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    1. Obituaries, The Derrick, May 13, 2005
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    3. The Derrick, May 13, 2005: Judith Ann Alsbaugh, Lake City, Oil City native Mary M. Brown, Oil City, formerly of Knox and Daytona, Fla. Gerald M. "Jud" Faller, Healdsburg, Calif., formerly of Fryburg Jacqueline L. Glowacki, 190 Goodwill Road, Franklin Andrew Gideon E. Johnson, North Lima, Ohio Olive E. Kreidler, Oil City Nancy Treadwell Ross, formerly of Victory Heights and Lake Latonka Judith Ann Alsbaugh Judith Ann Alsbaugh, 63, of Lake City, an Oil City native, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Born Feb. 25, 1942, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Evelyn Whitling of Jensen Beach, Fla., and the late Willis Whitling. She was a graduate of Cranberry High School and attended Eastern Nazarene College. Mrs. Alsbaugh was a member of the Erie Millcreek Church of the Nazarene. Before her illness, she actively was involved in district and local church events. Her life centered on family and church and she invested much of her time in helping young people develop their musical abilities. She also directed the church choir for many years. She was passionate about missions and reached out to others whenever she saw a need. Mrs. Alsbaugh was married for 38 years to William Alsbaugh, who survives, along with her mother. Also surviving are a daughter, Tricia Alsbaugh of Tacoma; a son, Erich and wife, Carolyn, and their children, Jared and Brynn Alsbaugh of Lake City; and a son, Jason Alsbaugh of Roanoke, Va. She also is survived by a brother, David Whitling and wife, Cookie, of University Park, Wash.; and a sister, Patty, and husband, the Rev. Kenneth Culbertson, of Bethel Park. A celebration and memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the New Life Community Church, 1755 Lord Road, Fairview. The committal will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Brandon Cemetery in Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of William Alsbaugh, 8608 West Lake Road, Lake City, 16423. Arrangements are in charge of the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, Girard. Condolences may be sent to www.burtonfuneralhome.com. Mary M. Brown Mary M. Brown, 89, of Seneca Street, Oil City, formerly of Knox and Daytona, Fla., widow of Charles Christopher Brown and daughter of the late Harry Randal and Florence Elizabeth Altman Beer, died Thursday, May 12, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Gerald M. 'Jud' Faller Gerald M. "Jud" Faller, 88, of 403 Sunnydale Drive, Healdsburg, Calif., 95448, a former Fryburg resident, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at his home of heart failure. Born Oct. 17, 1916, in Fryburg, he was the son of Henry C. and Magdalena Ditz Faller. Mr. Faller attended the University of Notre Dame, where he studied business, sang in the Men's Glee Club and graduated in 1939. He served in the National Guard and U.S. Army from 1941 to 1943. In 1941, Mr. Faller married Helen Herrmann of Pittsburgh. They moved to Fryburg in 1945 so that he could work in partnership with his father and brother, Bernard, in the family's furniture and mortuary business, known as H.C. Faller & Sons. Mr. Faller and his wife raised six children and made Fryburg their home for the next 20 years. In 1965, the couple moved to Healdsburg where Mr. Faller bought the former Barbieri Furniture Store and operated Faller Home Furnishings at that site until the early 1970s. After closing the store, Mr. Faller worked for J.C. Penney and later created his own drapery installation and handyman business known as Judco. He was an active member of St. John Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was involved in various church activities and programs. Mr. Faller was a member of SIRS and also served on the Healdsburg Friends of the Library Board. He enjoyed woodworking and was a true handyman, spending many hours in his workshop making pieces of furniture or other useful inventions and gifts for his family. Surviving are his wife, Helen, of 63 years; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Ann and Mike Collins of Santa Barbara, Carol Faller of Eugene, Ore., and Rosie and Mike Fletcher of Derwood, Md.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Clare Faller of Healdsburg, Chris and Kathy Faller of San Diego and Joel and Bonnie Faller of Novato; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Faller was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard, and two sisters, Anne Miller and Madeline Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Healdsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 208 Matheson St., Healdsburg, Calif., 95448 or to Friends of the Library, Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper, Healdsburg, Calif., 95448. Jacqueline L. Glowacki Jacqueline L. Glowacki, 73, of 190 Goodwill Road, Franklin, wife of Francis Glowacki, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Andrew Gideon E. Johnson Andrew Gideon E. Johnson, 91, of North Lima, Ohio, formerly of Canfield, Ohio, father of Richard Johnson and his wife, Edith Ann, of Oil City, died Sunday morning, May 1, 2005, in Assumption Village Care Center in North Lima. Olive E. Kreidler Olive E. Kreidler, 94, of Oil City, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born in 1910 in Oil City, she was the daughter of Jesse M. and Lida Cousley Kreidler. Miss Kreidler graduated in 1928 from Oil City Senior High School and attended Grove City College and studied piano and organ. For 36 years she worked as office manager and auditor at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. For 25 years she was organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City and served as an ordained deacon. Her love of music and the outdoors showed in her other activities as a member of the Oil City Boat Club at Rockmere, president of the Schubert Music and Literary Club and the Pennsylvania State Federation of Music Clubs Board of Directors. Miss Kreidler was past-matron of the Order of Eastern Star and volunteered at the Venango County Museum of Arts, Science and Industry during its beginning. Surviving are her niece, Mrs. Kathleen L. (Katie Kreidler) Pouchan and husband, Daniel A. Pouchan, of Springfield, Va.; her nephew, John J. Kreidler Sr. and wife, Barbara L. (English) Kreidler, of Oil City; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, John J. Kreidler Jr. of Oil City, Mrs. Angelique M. (Kreidler) Ehat and husband, Eric Ehat, of Valencia, Calif., and Jason A. Kreidler and wife, Mrs. Melissa M. (Kerr) Kreidler, and Ryan L. Kreidler, all of Oil City. She also was the great-great aunt of seven children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jesse Wilbert "Bill" Kreidler; her sister-in-law, Marie L. (Campbell) Kreidler; and her cousin, Miss Margaret Cousley. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer IV, pastor, and the Rev. James C. Butler, pastor of the Lakewood Presbyterian Church, officiating. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Oil City Library or to the Venango County Humane Society. Nancy Treadwell Ross Nancy Treadwell Ross, 77, formerly of Victory Heights and Lake Latonka, died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Jan. 28, 1928, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Edwin W. and Orvetta "Bett" Treadwell. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Grove City College. Mrs. Ross taught school in the Franklin, Rocky Grove and Cranberry school districts. She was an Egpytologist and world traveler. Mrs. Ross was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City where at one time she taught Sunday school. She also was a member of The Franklin Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, teaching Latin and especially her family. Mrs. Ross was married April 5, 1947, to Herbert J. Ross Jr., who died Feb. 21, 1981. Surviving are a son and his wife, Kevin T. and Barbara A. Ross of Victory Heights; two daughters, Betsy Ross-Graham and husband, Richard, of Franklin and Amy Ross Ledva and husband, John, of Sea Girt, N.J.; five grandchildren, Shane W. Ross and wife, Lucy, of Franklin, Shauna Kush and husband, Doug, of Hermitage, Rory Ledva and John Ledva of Sea Girt, N.J., and Bethany Ross of Franklin. She also is survived by two daughters-in-law, Christine Ross of Franklin and Roberta Ross of Chicago; and a sister, Suzanne Grove of Charlottesville, Va. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ross was preceded in death by three sons, Craig, Roark and Douglas Ross. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Samuel T. Gibb, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, officiating. The family suggests donations be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323; Seneca Volunteer Fire Department, Main Street, Seneca, 16346; or to the Alzheimer's Association, 110 W. 10th St., Suite 212, Erie, 16501.

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