The Derrick, April 1, 2009: William I. "Bill" DeLoe Jr., 1720 Old State Road, Venus Lois DeVore, Caledonia, N.Y., formerly of Clarion Robert M. Olson, The Caring Place, Franklin, formerly of Crestview Drive, Franklin Getting it Right - Elnora M. Miller William I. "Bill" DeLoe Jr., 49, of 1720 Old State Road, Venus, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009, in UPMC Northwest of Seneca. Born Nov. 10, 1959, in Westfield, N.Y., he was a son of Hazel Brocious DeLoe and the late William I. DeLoe Sr. He was married Oct. 26, 1985, to the former Brenda VanWormer, who survives. Mr. DeLoe worked on oil rigs and at various factories. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, recycling and spending time with his grandson. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. DeLoe is survived by two children, Kristina L. DeLoe and her special friend, Douglas Green, of Clarion and Joshua Pierce and his wife, Amanda, of Westfield, N.Y.; and two grandsons, Braniken D. Green of Clarion and Joshua Pierce Jr. of Westfield, N.Y. Also surviving are five sisters, Ruth Ann Linger and her husband, Gary, of Rockland, Bonnie Desin and her husband, Lloyd, of North East, Sandy Houser and her husband, Doug, of Mayville, N.Y., Betty Smith of Rimersburg and Robin DeLoe and her fiance, Butch Walker, of Knox; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce H. Deloe; a nephew, Eric Desin; and a niece, Jessica Walker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family are suggested. Lois DeVore, 84, of Caledonia, N.Y., formerly of Clarion, left us to be with her heavenly family on March 21, 2009. Born Oct. 13, 1925, in Clarion, she was a daughter of the late Charles Mason and Lulu Lawrence. She was a 1943 graduate of Clarion High School. Mrs. DeVore was very active in church work, including the choir for many years. She was a quilter most of her life and was also recognized by the state of New York for her her quilts. Clarion County Children and Youth Services received a box of Lois' handmade mittens every year. In addition to her husband, Ray W. DeVore, she is survived by a son, Fred C. DeVore and his wife, Martha; a daughter, Debra Ann McIntyre and her husband, Gary; three grandchildren, Holly Ann McIntyre, and John and Jason DeVore; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Madison DeVore; one sister, Doris Lawrence; one brother, Howard Lawrence and his wife, Shirley; two sisters-in-law, Ellen and Bernice Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. DeVore was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. A celebration of her life was held March 28 at the United Presbyterian Stone Church, 3177 Church St., Caledonia, N.Y., 14423. Memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Stone Church. Robert M. Olson, 80, a former councilman and mayor of Franklin and a prominent member of the community for many years, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Mr. Olson, who also was a long-time educator and a veteran of the U.S. Army, resided at The Caring Place and was formerly of Crestview Drive in Franklin. Born May 27, 1928, in Kramer, Jefferson County, he was the son of the late Arthur C. Olson and Helen Chilcott Olson. He was married July 20, 1963, to the former Ruth Gibson Olson, who preceded him in death in 2005. The couple had been married for 41 years at the time of her passing. Mr. Olson graduated from Sykesville High School in 1946 and was president of his class. He graduated from Penn State University in 1950 with a bachelor of arts degree in pre-law and secondary education and received a master of arts degree in administration in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army as a special agent in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps during the Korean Conflict. He also served in the Franklin 409th Civil Affairs Army Reserve with the rank of captain. Mr. Olson began his teaching career as a government and history teacher at Brookville High School, where he worked from 1950 until 1961. He served as president of the executive council of the Jefferson County Teachers Association. Mr. Olson moved to Franklin where he accepted a newly created position as assistant principal at Franklin High School. He retired in 1989 as a government and criminology teacher at Franklin, and he also taught GED evening classes for many years. Mr. Olson served as a councilman in Brookville from 1958 until his resignation in 1961. In 1966, he was appointed to the Housing Authority of Franklin, serving through 1972. He was elected to Franklin City Council in 1976, and he was an elected as a member of the city Government Study Commission that formulated the new city manager form of government. Mr. Olson became Franklin's deputy mayor in 1984 before being elected mayor in November 1985. He served as mayor for four years from January 1986 through December 1989. He was instrumental in the adoption of the city flag during his term as mayor, and he proudly promoted and participated in many community events and campaigned to protect the city's historical structures during his years of service to the city. Mr. Olson was a past commander of American Legion Post 476 of Franklin, a past member of Elks Lodge 110, a Boy Scout Scoutmaster and an Eagle Scout, and was past president of the AARP. He also was a member of First United Methodist Church in Franklin. Mr. Olson is survived by two daughters, Peggy Cooley and her husband, Brent, of Frederick, Md., and Patty Lankford and her husband, Jeff, of Mechanicsville, Va.; five grandchildren, Meagan Cooley, Shannon Cooley, Carson Cooley, Britney Lankford and Adam Lankford; a sister, Helen Jane Lundberg of Rockville, Md.; a niece, Linda Lundberg of California; and a great-nephew, Max Lundberg. He also is survived by his brother-in-law, Glenn W. Means of Franklin; a nephew, Glenn W. Means Jr. of Franklin; and several other sisters-in-law and brothers-in law. Bob also leaves behind many wonderful friends, including Tom and Esther King, Jim and Pat Sredinski and Art and Georgia Capozzi. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. of Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church on Liberty Street in Franklin. Interment will be at Franklin Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the local VETS Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to First United Methodist Church, Liberty Street, Franklin. Online condolences may be sent to info@gardinierfuneralhome.com. Getting it Right - Elnora M. Miller Elnora M. Miller, 89, of 1455 Pittsburgh Rd., Franklin, died Sunday March 29, 2009, at Sugar Creek Station. Among her survivors were her grandson Stephen McCauley and his wife, Christine.