The Derrick, October 15, 2008: Ruth H. Bailey, Shallotte, N.C., formerly of Franklin Joyce A. Houser, 205 South Park St., Franklin Kitty Allen Reddinger, Distant Getting it right - Jack Ray Schmader Ruth H. Bailey, 96, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Shallotte, N.C. Ruth was born in Mannington, W.Va. She was a graduate of Edinboro State College. She and her husband, Dr. John W. (Jack) Bailey, DDS, married and moved to Franklin in 1937, where they lived until 1977. While in Franklin, Ruth was an active member of the American Red Cross, Eastern Star, and the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin. She is survived by her son, John, Jr. (Jay) and daughter-in-law, Becca, who reside in Louisville, Ky.; her daughter, Karen and son-in-law, Dennis, who reside in Little River, S.C.; and also survived by five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ruth is predeceased by her husband; her parents; two sisters; and one brother. Ruth will be remembered by her family and friends for her strong faith and gentle manner. Joyce A. Houser, 82, a resident of 205 South Park St., Franklin, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Miss Houser was born on Palm Sunday, April 18, 1926, in Long Beach, Calif., a beloved daughter of the late Eugene Curtis and Ruth (Oseau) Houser. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and was a graduate of Long Beach City College. She had worked for the County of Los Angeles Red Feather Services in the City of Compton's Child Care Services Division. While in California, she was a member of the Belmont Heights Methodist Episcopal Church. She had taught both children and youth of the church. During World War II, she had served abroad with the U.S.O. Upon the death of her father, she had come back East with her mother to live in Franklin. While in Franklin, she was employed at Polk Center in both Residential and Habilatative Services for nearly 30 years. Miss Houser joined the First United Methodist Church in Franklin and was a member of the church for more than 50 years. She had held membership in the United Methodist Women's Group of the church and had served various positions by appointment. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her special friend, Kathy K. Peterson, of Franklin; and several cousins throughout the area. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Jenz, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions, can be directed to The Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, 16323, or to The First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. Kitty J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at McKinley Health Center. Born Oct. 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Wade Allen and Eula Nulph. She was married Aug. 9, 1946, to Kenneth R. Reddinger, and he preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2003. Mrs. Reddinger owned and operated Kitty Reddinger Hair Salon. She was very active in her church, the Oakland Church of God in Distant. She loved baking and cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by five children, Kenneth A. Reddinger and wife, Jerilyn, David L. Reddinger and wife, Sue and Timothy P. Reddinger and wife, Gayle, all of Summerville, Cheryl L. Narbeth and husband, Paul, of Santa Clara, Calif. and Melia Strittmatter and husband, John, of Ridgefield, Conn.; one sister, Janice Weeter of Porter Township; three brothers, Rodger Allen of West Virginia, John Allen of Emlenton and Kevin Allen of Redbank Township; and grandchildren, Kimberly Revilla, Ryan Reddinger, Tyler Strittmatter, Eric Strittmatter, Dawn Reddinger, Kaitlyn Reddinger, Lindsay Reddinger and Leah Reddinger; a great-grandchild, Cooper Manuel Revilla. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bish Memorial Funeral Home. Additional viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God. Funeral services will be at Noon Friday at Oakland Church of God in Distant with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger and Pastor Mark Pollock of Oakland Church of God officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Oakland Church of God, Distant, 16223. Getting it right - Jack Ray Schmader Jack Ray Schmader, 68, of 103 W. Seventh St., Oil City, died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at UPMC Transitional Care, after an extended illness. He is survived by a step-son, Rob Harrelson of Oil City.