The Derrick, August 22, 2007: James W. "JB" Baldwin, Clarion Jerry Frank Boyles, Ashland, Ky., formerly of Oil City The Rev. Harold Richard Burgess, Windber, formerly of Franklin Philmore H. Kellogg, 411 Cherrytree Road, Titusville James W. 'JB' Baldwin James W. "JB" Baldwin, 62, of Clarion, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007. Born March 1, 1945, in Brookville, he was the son of Morris and Alice Baldwin of Clarion. He attended Clarion elementary, middle and high school. Mr. Baldwin also attended Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, and graduated from Clarion State College with degrees in communications and teacher education. He was employed at Pennsylvania State University after serving in the U.S. Army Reserve. Mr. Baldwin was recognized for his creative musical talent and had played in several groups locally. He also had composed music and created unique electronic instrumentation which was recognized by other musicians. Surviving are his eldest brother and sister-in-law, Drs. Norman and Nona Baldwin of Wakefield, R.I., and his older brother, Thomas G. Baldwin of Cresson. Mr. Baldwin was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarion. Jerry Frank Boyles, 77, of Ashland, Ky., formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in his home following an extended illness. Born April 14, 1930, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Elliot T. and Katherine Settlemire Boyles. He was a 1948 graduate of Oil City High School where he is remembered for his dauntless spirit and likable smile. In 1952, he graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. He embraced his love of athletics at Marshall by playing football for the Thundering Herd, a source of pride his entire life. Even though his physical body suffered as a result of his athletic endeavors, he cherished those years and his enthusiastic spirit continues in his children and grandchildren. Mr. Boyles spent many years refereeing football and knew the results of any sporting event, especially the Marshall team, Upon graduating from Marshall, he joined Ashland Oil and was associated with its river transportation operations. In 1960, he was named traffic manager for the company and in 1966, he was appointed president of Inland Towing Co., a subsidiary of Ashland Oil & Refining Co. In 1984, he and his son formed JB Brokerage. Mr. Boyles was a member of Pogue Lodge No. 325; the Ashland Commandery No. 28 and the El Hasa Temple where he was a permanent contributing member to the children's hospitals. An active sportsman, his hobbies included golf, skiing, racquetball and gardening. Mr. Boyles married Roberta Richardson of Milton,W.Va., and she survives, along with their two children, Patty Boyles Somade of Norman, Okla., and Mark Boyles of Ashland, Ky.; and grandchildren, Mark, Rebecca and Matt Boyles and Sola Somade. He also is survived by his son-in-law, Femi Somade of Norman, Okla.; his sisters, Nancy Sowers and husband, Wendel, and Shirley Johann, all of Oil City; and several nieces, nephews, friends and caregivers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyles was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Boyles, both of Oil City, and a grandson, Paul Douglas Boyles. A memorial service will be held in Oil City at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. The Rev. Harold Richard Burgess The Rev. Harold Richard Burgess, 90, former pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in the Windber Church of the Brethren Home in Windber. Born Feb. 8, 1917, in Collinsville, Ill., he was the son of the late Edward and Regina Cavanaugh Burgess of Shamokin, where he grew up. After high school, he attended the Davis Bible College in Binghamton, N.Y., and subsequently completed additional seminary studies. Rev. Burgess married Lynell Mae Carter Jan. 6, 1941, and they began a lifetime of shared ministry to the churches that they served as pastor and wife. They began their pastorate at Butler Hill, Pa., from 1941-42; Troupsburg, N.Y., 1941-43; East Bethany, N.Y., 1943-48; Rochester Mills, Pa., Evangelical United Brethren, 1948-49; Monessen Evangelical United Brethren, 1949-52; Altoona Wehnwood Evangelical United Brethren, 1952-58; Johnstown Westmont Evangelical United Brethren, 1958-63; Johnstown Belmont Evangelical United Brethren, 1963-67; Johnstown Evangelical United Brethren/United Methodist "United Aid Crusade," Western Pennsylvania Conference, 1967-70; Franklin Christ United Methodist Church, 1970-75; Pittsburgh United Methodist "Care and Share Crusade," Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference, 1975-78; Connellsville Wesley United Methodist Church, 1978-80. In 1981, Rev. Burgess and his wife retired to the Johnstown area and became members of the Belmont United Methodist Church. His wife is deceased. After retirement, Rev. Burgess continued his love of learning, completing adult classes in offset printing and computer operations. For a period of years he operated a small printing business, serving local area churches and businesses. He also was an enthusiastic member of a church team that provided computer training classes to the church community. Throughout his life as a pastor, he devoted himself to his Christian beliefs and caring for his congregations. He was particularly proud of his years as a fund raiser for his church conference, including a successful campaign to raise monies for the Johnstown Arbutus Park Manor, where he spent the last year of his life in an independent living facility. Rev. Burgess enjoyed amusing his children and grandchildren with his jokes and stories, and he passed on to them his enthusiasm and love of the outdoors through the joys of gardening, hunting and fishing. Perhaps most of all, he is remembered by friends and church members for his pleasant way and ability to defuse difficult situations with a smile and a joke. Surviving are a son, Edward Burgress and wife, Hindu Maya, of Johnstown; a daughter, Esther Palmer and husband, Roy Palmer, Ph.D., of Logan, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Doris Coxey of Lancaster; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Rev. Burgess was preceded in death by three brothers. Edward and Lester Burgess of Shamokin and Frank Burgess of Lancaster. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Belmont United Methodist Church, 107 Coldren St., Johnstown, with lunch to follow. A private interment was held at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Brethren Home, 277 Hoffman Ave., Windber, 15963, or to the Belmont United Methodist Church, 107 Coldren Ave., Johnstown, 15904. Arrangements are in charge of the Hindman Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc. in Johnstown. Philmore H. Kellogg Philmore H. Kellogg, 78, of 411 Cherrytree Road, Titusville, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in his residence. Born May 17, 1929, in Cherrytree Township, Venango County, he was the son of the late Andrew N. and Lucille A. Graham Kellogg. Mr. Kellogg attended Cherrytree schools. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He entered the U.S. Army Feb. 26, 1952, in Pittsburgh and was honorably discharged Feb. 23, 1955, at Camp Kilmore, N.J. Mr. Kellogg formerly was employed by Grand Valley Machine, Struthers Wells Corp. where he worked in the boiler shop, and retired from Oil Well Division of U.S. Steel Corp. in Oil City where he worked as a machinist. He also was self-employed, doing mechanical and auto body work. He was married in Oakland Township April 29, 1950, to Doris McClintock, who preceded him in death Aug. 21, 2004. Surviving are eight children, Larry Kellogg of Pleasantville, Candy Bean and husband, Randall, of Enterprise, Koni Wheeling and husband, Mark, of Cherrytree, Rick Kellogg and wife, Rhonda, of Minnesota, Timothy Kellogg and wife, Diane, Robert Kellogg, Norman "Rusty" Kellogg and wife, Darla, and Barry Kellogg and wife, Lisa, all of Cherrytree; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, Guy Kellogg of Titusville, Merle Kellogg of Nevada and Ray Kellogg of Virginia; three sisters, Gertrude Jolly of Titusville, Frances Sevier of Cleveland, Ohio, and Marie Bickle of Centerville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Kellogg was preceded in death by one brother, Lee Kellogg; and one sister, Dorothy Fleming. No public visitation will take place. Friends may attend a memorial celebration beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday at the family residence, 411 Cherrytree Road, Titusville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354; the Cherrytree Volunteer Fire Department; or to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville.