The Derrick, November 13, 2008: Albert Harry Davenport, Sligo RD Arlena R. Haggerty, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin Gerald E. "Jerry" Snyder, 2011A Madison St. Extension, Sligo Getting it right - Harry Robert Carpenter Getting it right - Eleanor J. "Peg" Gruver Doverspike Albert Harry Davenport, 78, of Sligo Road, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 21, 1930 in Knox, he was the son of the late Arthur and Elvie Kline Davenport. Mr. Davenport graduated from White Memorial High School in 1949. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a corporal. He worked as a foreman for Bero Construction and as a foreman and equipment operator for Cotteran Coal Co. Mr. Davenport also worked in road construction and maintenance in the Allegheny National Forest. He retired in 1997. He was a member of the former Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of Sligo. Mr. Davenport enjoyed working on his farm, gardening and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband and father and adored his grandchildren. He was married Aug. 14, 1954, to Betty A. Nevel who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Davenport is survived by three children, Douglas Davenport and his wife, Diane, of Sligo; Arthur Davenport of Sligo; and Amy Stockdill and her husband, Ronald, of Sligo. He is survived by three grandchildren, Melissa Taylor and her husband, Andrew, of Collegville; and Amber Buzard and Colton Stockdill, both of Sligo. Mr. Davenport is also survived by two sisters, Ruby Salvo and her husband, Richard Sr., of Shippenville; and Helen Jean Wentling and her husband, Finley, of Emlenton; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davenport was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Jane, and a brother, Arthur Leroy. The viewing and funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Karen Parsh, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Knox, will officiate at the service. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Sligo. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1051 Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232, or the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, 16225. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox, is in charge of the arrangements. Arlena R. Haggerty, 79, of 103 North 13th St., Franklin, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Gerald E. "Jerry" Snyder, 75, of 2011A Madison St. Extension, Sligo, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Sligo, he was the son of the late Lyle and Agnes Elliott Snyder. Mr. Snyder was a 1951 graduate of Sligo High School where he was active in athletics. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served state-side during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Snyder was married May 7, 1960, to the former Judy Yates, who survives. He worked most of his life in banking, retiring in 1987 from Integra Bank in Clarion. Following his retirement from the bank, he drove a school bus for A-C Valley and Union school districts for several years. Mr. Snyder was a member of the Licking-Cherry Run Presbyterian Church near Rimersburg where he had served as treasurer. He was a member of the Clarion County Campers and the Sligo Lions Club. In the past he belonged to the Rimersburg Lions Club and the Sligo Volunteer Fire Company. He was also an ambulance driver for the S.C.C.V.A.S., a Little League baseball coach, and treasurer for Rep. Fred McElhattan. Mr. Snyder enjoyed camping, traveling, attending Union athletic events and daily breakfasts at the Korner Restaurant in Sligo. In addition to his wife, Mr. Snyder is survived by a daughter, Julie Raybuck and her husband, Jeff, of Sligo; a grandson, Dustin Sams of Sligo; a granddaughter, Rachel Raybuck of Sligo; and a sister-in-law, Helen Snyder of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by his only remaining cousins; Norene Burns of Sligo; Richard Smith of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and Kay Smith of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by a son, Gerald E. "Jerry" Snyder Jr. in December 1977. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janet McFarland, and a brother, Ronald Snyder. The family will received friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Colin Coch, pastor of New Hope Church in Clarion, and the Rev. Robert Moore, retired Presbyterian minister, co-officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA in Knox or Union Elementary Religious Release Time Program c/o Anita Jane Rankin, 158 Baker St., Rimersburg, 16248. Getting it right - Harry Robert Carpenter Harry Robert Carpenter, 67, formerly of Franklin and Oil City, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by two daughters, Robin Sue Miller and Kimberly Ann Carpenter. Getting it right - Eleanor J. "Peg" Gruver Doverspike Eleanor J. "Peg" Gruver Doverspike, 85, of 127 Pheasant Farm Road, New Bethlehem, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. She was first married to Glenn R. Gruver, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1984. Among her survivors is a daughter, Judy Mangus of Ford City.