The Derrick, May 19, 2005: Richard M. Bell, 315 Crestview Drive, Franklin Ruth H. Bell, Meadville, formerly of Bell Road, Cochranton Edward Arthur Shreve, 547 Bouquin Circle, Oil City Mary Jane Troese, Erie, formerly of Clarion Edward H. Turnbull, Grove City Richard M. Bell Richard M. Bell, 89, of 315 Crestview Drive, Franklin, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born June 18, 1915, in Emlenton, he was the son of J. Homer and Ruth Hazel McCandless Bell. He was a graduate of Emlenton High School. Mr. Bell served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II with the 423rd AAF Squad N as a flight engineer and instructor. He was employed for 38 years at Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., retiring in 1978 as an inspector. Mr. Bell was a member of St. Patrick Church and the Rosary-Altar Society of the church and served as an usher for many years. He was a life member of the Franklin Elks Lodge No. 110, was a life member and past president of the Franklin Eagles Aerie No. 328, was a past commander of the Franklin American Legion Post No. 476 and was past Chef de Gare of the 40&8 of the American Legion. Mr. Bell enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the men's golf league at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course. He first was married April 10, 1944, to Margaret L. Bacher, who died July 1, 1963. He then was married Nov. 7, 1964, to Jean M. Bacher, who survives. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, James A. and Elsie Bell of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Virginia Schrader of Erie and Evelyn Pfost of Tehachapi, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. A vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Arthur Bacher as celebrant, Msgr. Robert Bacher as the con-celebrant and Msgr. John R. Snyder as the homilist. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to St. Patrick School, 952 Buffalo St., Franklin, 16323, or to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Hospice Program, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Ruth H. Bell Ruth H. Bell, 86, formerly of Bell Road, Cochranton, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Meadville, where she resided for the past two years. Born April 6, 1919, in Canal Township, she was the daughter of William and Ida Seeley Yarnell. Mrs. Bell had worked for several years in the cafeteria at Cochranton High School. She was a member of Deckards United Methodist Church and formerly played the piano at the church. Mrs. Bell was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was married Dec. 24, 1936, to Howard F. Bell, who died Aug. 24, 2004. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Ellen and Walt Govertsen of Carol Stream, Ill., and Virginia and Richard Smith of Meadville; three grandsons, Don DuPont Jr., Grant and Kurt Govertsen; a granddaughter, Vicki Myers; a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Mitchell; and several stepgrandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Clara Bell and husband, Lester, of Cooperstown; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by a daughter, Gladys Baker; a sister, Helen Yarnell; and a brother, Glenn Yarnell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Deckards United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Hamilton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Peters Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Deckards United Methodist Church, 28388 Deckards Road, Cochranton, 16314. Condolences can be E-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel.net. Edward Arthur Shreve Edward Arthur Shreve, 91, of 547 Bouquin Circle, Oil City, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born May 29, 1913, in Oil City, he was the son of Grant Leon and Anna Mae Morrissey Shreve. Mr. Shreve was a 1932 graduate of Oil City High School. In 1933, he went to work for Quaker State. In 1939, he went to Addressograph Multigraph, living in Erie and Cleveland. In 1946, he went to work for Sears Roebuck Co. and in 1949, he returned to Quaker State until his retirement June 1, 1976, at which time he was the manager of office services. Mr. Shreve was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a staff sergeant serving with the 135th Gun Battalion for three years. He was overseas for two years and served nine months in combat. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1937. He served as a Sunday school teacher for the seventh grade boys class. He was superintendent of Sunday schools for two years, church treasurer for five years, served on the Board of Trustees and the Administrative Board and was an usher for many years. Mr. Shreve was a member and past master of Oil City Lodge No. 710, F. & A.M. and served as treasurer of the lodge for 20 years. He was a member and past high priest of Oil City Royal Arch Chapter where he also served as secretary for several years and was a trustee. He was a member and past commander of Talbot Commandery, and a member of Keystone Council in Franklin. He was a member of Venango Lodge of Perfection where he was treasurer for many years and was a member of the Fourth Degree team. He was a member of New Castle Consistory where he served on the registration committee and the 20th Degree team. He also was a member of Antioch Conclave Red Cross of Constantine in New Castle and was a member of the Royal Order of Scotland of the United States. Mr. Shreve was coroneted a 33rd Degree Mason at the Supreme Council meeting in October 1981 in Philadelphia. He was a member of James M. Henderson Post 32, American Legion. Mr. Shreve served on the Masonic Hall Association for many years. He was a principle instructor for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976, for the Mason School of Instruction for the 23rd District. Mr. Shreve was married Nov. 27, 1937, to the former Evelyn Sarah Kent, who died April 14, 2000. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Elaine Marie Shreve Howard and Edward H. Howard of Oil City; a grandson, Kent Howard and wife, Julie, of Cranberry Township; and two great-grandsons, Nicholas Howard and Adam Joseph Howard of Cranberry Township. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Shreve was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Shreve and Donald Shreve. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Brian Borger, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Titusville, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Mary Jane Troese Mary Jane Troese, 87, who resided for more than 40 years at her home at 1320 Robinwood Drive, Clarion, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, Erie. She recently enjoyed living at Chestnut Street Apartments in Fairview where she made many new friends. Born Jan. 28, 1918, in Chickasaw, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Audley Burd and Catherine George Nulph. Her father worked as a coal miner in the Rimersburg area and she was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Mrs. Troese worked as a sales clerk at the Kissinger Mills Store where she met her husband, the late James Troese, They were married Aug. 17, 1947. She later worked at The Dorian Shoppe and Variety Distributing in Clarion. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Mrs. Troese was an excellent cook and her family and friends remember such dishes as her 7-layer cookies, potato salad and pies, which were requested at all family gatherings. Surviving are her son, James Carl Troese and wife, Karen, of Mechanicsburg, and their two children, Matt and Dave; and her daughter, Donna Jane Pierce and husband, Andrew, of Girard, and their son, Jonathan. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Troese was preceded in death by two brothers, Warren Nulph and Howard Nulph. Friends may gather to celebrate her life from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood St., Clarion. Memorial donations may be made to the Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, 6351 West Lake Road, Erie, 16505. Edward H. Turnbull Edward H. Turnbull, 82, of Pine Township, Grove City, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 14, 2005, at his home. Born April 25, 1923, in Sagamore, he was the son of Edward Henry and Helen Craft Turnbull Crissman. Mr. Turnbull was an Army veteran of World War II, serving from Jan. 27, 1943, until Jan. 13, 1946, in the 464th Engineers Depot Co. He saw duty in the Philippines and Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea. He was a sergeant T4 and served 26 months in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He also was the recipient of the Expert Carbine Badge July 1943 and ASR Score 65 Lapel Button September 1945. Mr. Turnbull was a 50-year member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66 of Monroeville. He was a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post 220 of Grove City. Mr. Turnbull was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, riding motorcycles, restoring older model automobiles and hand crafting hunting knives. Mr. Turnbull was married May 9, 1970, to Joan B. Welton, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Edward L. and Patricia Turnbull of Greenville and Dale A. and Angelia Turnbull of Spring Hill, Fla.; three daughters, Kathy Wright of St. Marys, Hope Turnbull of Weedville and Yvonne Evans and husband, Michael, of Harrisville; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, Bill Crissman of Catharpin, Va.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Turnbull was preceded in death by his parents; a stepfather, Lawrence Crissman; six sisters; and two half brothers. There will be no visitation. Interment and a Memorial Service with a military honor ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 N. Crescent Ave., Hermitage, 16148.