Obituaries: Marjorie E. Kirkpatrick, 89, formerly of Kersey, Ridgway and Kane, died Saturday evening, January 5, 2002 at the Lutheran Home at Kane. She was born April 18, 1912 in Easton, daughter of the late Dr. Floyd C. and Arabella F. Case Sandt. On September 12, 1936 in Easton, she married Donald N. Kirkpatrick, who died in 1997. She was a school teacher and a librarian. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church in Kane and the Kane Garden Club. She was the last surviving member of her family. The Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In the Ruth Wickett obituary in Monday's newspaper, it should have stated she was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Mertz. Mary Eleanor Curley, 85, of Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, and formerly of 417 First Avenue, Johnsonburg, died Monday, January 7, 2002 at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born April 10, 1916 in Johnsonburg, daughter of the late Leonard J. and Ella T. Brennan Healy. On March 4, 1942, she married Thomas C. Curley, who preceded her in death December 2, 1981. Mrs. Curley had resided in Johnsonburg most of her life, and was a graduate of Holy Rosary School, Johnsonburg High School, class of 1934, St. Vincent School of Nursing with certification in Pennsylvania and New York in 1937, and attended Penn State to attain a teaching certification. Mrs. Curley was a member of Holy Rosary Church, American Cancer Society, Elk Unit, Johnsonburg Community Chest/United Way, Catholic Daughters of America, CAPSEA, American Red Cross and Johnsonburg Ambulance Service. She was an avid traveler, having visited all 50 states and crossed the Atlantic 46 times and the Pacific 18 times to visit over 80 countries. She was a school nurse for the Johnsonburg School District for 26 years, retiring in 1986, and had previously been employed as supervisor of Elk County Psychiatric Unit. She is survived by a son, Joseph J. Curley; a grandson, Drew S. Curley, both of Indiana, PA. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, the Rev. Thomas L. Curley, C.SS.R.; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara J. Curley. There will be no visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Memorial Mass for Mary Eleanor Curley at Holy Rosary Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. David J. Wilson, pastor. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Births: Daughter to Colleen and Aaron Bowes of Ridgway, Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 Weddings/Engagements: None Notes of Interest: SMAHS class of 1987 reunion meeting will be held January 16 at 6 p.m. at Merlins. Dornish / Historical Society: None

My apologies if some of the articles seem long. I try to include a lot of things that I find categories for in my Family Tree program. I also noticed in the on-line version that some of my posts go very far across the Web-Page, which requires a lot of left and right scrolling. I will try to address this as I settle into doing this. It took about 1.5 hours to do 4 days worth of papers, but there were also a lot of items to deal with so...... I will get the hang of it eventually. Thanks again! Gene Breindel vern1@alltel.net Interested in Families: Breindel, Walker, Weidenboerner,Stauffer, Cobble, Grammer, Loichinger, Seel, Bopp, Eder, Meisel http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/e/Eugene-F-Breindel/

Ira Ryan DeGlopper was born on November 25, 2001 in Bethesda, Maryland. He is the great-grandson of Eva Dietz Burdick, late of Buffalo, New York. His parents are Jacob Roger DeGlopper and Anne Johnson DeGlopper of Kensington, Maryland. Mrs. Burdick was the daughter of Peter and Anna Dietz, late of Kersey. She was married to Roger Lyman Burdick and had three children, John Martin Burdick, Barbara Burdick Langlotz, and Eva Burdick DeGlopper.

Obituaries: Gerald A. Bauer, 76, of 30 Hauber Avenue died early Wednesday morning at Hamot Medical Center in Erie after a brief illness. He was born August 10, 1925 in St. Marys, son of the late Ambrose and Mary C. Kerner Bauer. On July 4, 1946 in Sacred Heart Church, he married Mary P. Henry, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Patricia, Mrs. Robert Carner, St. Marys; three sons, John D. and Blaze L. Bauer, both of St. Marys, and Raymond R. Bauer, Cherryville, NC; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Winifred, Mrs. John Schreiber, and Monica, Mrs. Fred DeFranco, both of St. Marys; and a brother, Eugene R. Bauer, also of St. Marys. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Grace Bauer; and four brothers, Walter J., Paul R., Carl I. and Thomas A. Bauer. Mr. Bauer was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools. He attended Williamsport Trade School and was an employee of Keystone Carbon Co., retiring in 1989 after 44 years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a veteran of World War II, having served in the Air Force in the 1st Air Commando of the China-Burma-India Theatre Operation, a member of St. Marys Beagle Club and a life member of the FOP. A Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald A. Bauer will be celebrated 1 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Church with Father Ananias, OSB, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the St Marys Cemetery. Frances B. Landis, 81, of 705 Center Street died Tuesday at Pinecrest Manor, where she had been a resident. She was born March 9, 1920 in St. Marys, daughter of the late A. Guy and Frances Kneidel Drake. On November 22, 1945 in St. Marys Church, she married Robert E. Landis, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Susan Landis, St. Marys, and Mary, Mrs. Steve Aiello, New Hope; and two grandsons, Robert and Ryan Fernan of California. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Marian Garner, Virginia "Birdie" Daniels, Inez Loeffler and Peggy Straub. She was the last member of her immediate family. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a graduate of St. Marys Public High School, class of 1938. She was a former employee of Stackpole Corp., and was a member of St. Marys Church, the CD of A, and served as a cafeteria worker at St. Marys Parochial School for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances B. Landis will be celebrated 10:30a.m. Friday in St. Marys Church with the Rev. Alfred Patterson, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Lena Torcaso Lena Torcaso, 106, a resident of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at the manor. She was born August 5, 1895 in Salarno, Italy, daughter of the late Angelo and Carmella Agliardo. She was preceded in death by her first and second husband, Anthony Migilicio and Anthony Torcaso. Mrs. Torcaso was a member of St. Marks Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and a lifetime member of the Emporium Department Auxiliary. She was a lifelong area resident. She had lived in Austin during the flood, and had a store in Austin, where she was a telephone operator. From Austin, she moved to Sizerville by the old railroad station, located across from Villella Springs, where she also had a store, selling meat and home made bread, which she delivered to Emporium by horse and buggy She moved to Emporium and owned and operated the Palace of Sweets, selling this establishment in 1941 to build the Cabin Kitchen in Emporium. She was known as the Pie Lady from the Cabin Kitchen, where she did the baking from 1941 until 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Isabelle Czekai of Emporium and Theresa (Mrs. William) Vizza of St. Marys; a son, Francis Migilicio of York; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth and Anthony Migilicio Jr.; a grandson, Jerome Migilicio; and a sister and six brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial for Lena Torcaso will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., from St. Marks Church with the Rev. Paul Siebert, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery Betty J. Guy, 71, of Fayettville, PA, and formerly of Brockway, died Sunday, January 6, 2002. She was born March 17, 1930 in Brockway. Mrs. Guy was a housewife and was Methodist by faith. She is survived by her husband, John R. of Fayettville; two sons, John A. and Robert, both of Maryland; four daughters, Juanita Trunzo of Butler, Maisie Remick of Kane, Geri Cruikshank of California, Judy Jenvey of Tennessee; her mother, Evelyn Hooten of Highland View Nursing Home, Brockway; and two grandchildren, David and Joanna of Maryland. Private funeral services for Betty J. Guy will be held Saturday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel in the village of Laurel Run, Fayettville. Burial will follow in Indiantown Gap. Gertrude Ann Zawatski, 78, of 514 High Street, Johnsonburg; died Tues day, January 8, 2002 at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys following a lengthy illness. She was born January 16, 1923 in Ridgway, daughter of Louis and Angeline Denenzio Votano. Mrs. Zawatski was a resident of Johnsonburg for the past 50 years, and was a former resident of Ridgway. She graduated from Ridgway High School, class of 1941. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Rosary Altar Society and Johnsonburg Senior Center. She had been employed at Speer Carbon Co., St. Marys , for 17 years and was formerly employed at Ridgway Telephone Company. On August 2, 1947 in Holy Rosary Church, she married Victor Zawatski, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Rita (Mrs. Paul T.) Rupprecht of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Don (Mrs. Robert) Sekelsky of Johnsonburg; a grandson, David Rupprecht of St. Marys; two brothers, Michael Votano of Wilcox and Patsy Votano of Houston, TX; and a sister, Anna (Mrs. Teddy) Wolfel of Punxsutawney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, Joseph and Paul "Chuckie" Votano; a half brother,John DeStephano and a sister, Mary Croftcheck. A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude A. Zawatski will be conducted at Holy Rosary Church, Johnsonburg, Friday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David J. Wilson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Harriet Starr, 96, a resident of Highland View, Brockway, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002 at the Highland View Nursing Home in Brockway. She was born November 17, 1905 in Black Diamond, PA, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Brown Miller. She married Ivan D. Starr Sr., who preceded her in death February 1989. Mrs. Starr was a retired bookkeeper at Starr Trucking Company and was a member of Brockport United Methodist Church. She was a former resident of Brockport. She is survived by a son, Ivan D. Starr Jr. of Kersey; four grandchildren, Paula Prechtl, H. Robert White Jr., both of Brockport, Catherine Facchine of Fairview and David Starr of Kersey. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Avismae Starr White; a granddaughter; five brothers and three sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services for Harriet A. Starr will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home, with the Rev. William Beatty officiating. Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville. Births: None Weddings/Engagements: None Notes of Interest: None Dornish / Historical Society: None

Obituaries: Anne Grosser, 78, of 540 Rock Street, St. Marys, died Sunday evening at Hamot Medical Center in Erie. She had been the first city mayor of St. Marys. She was born May 6, 1923 in Pardus, PA, and came to St. Marys when she was five, the daughter of the late John and Jessie Shannon Joyce. She attended local schools and Seton Hill College. She married Eugene "Gus' D. Grosser, a classmate member of the St. Marys High School Class of 1942 on June 6, 1942 in Emporium, following his return from the South Pacific after WWII. A bit later they opened the Kiddie's Specialty Shop on Brusselles Street which they operated for 33 years. She became the second female to ever be elected to the St. Marys Town council. It was a position her Father had held from 1938 to 1941, but Anne did not serve out her term, electing to run instead against incumbent Mayor Bob Keim for the borough seat. Following a near two to one victory , she immediately let it be known that she regarded the office as more than ceremonial. For the remainder of her political career, she involved herself in all aspects of St. Marys government her time for hearing any citizen both at meetings or at home a hallmark of her offices. She was, at that time, one of the first Pennsylvania women to serve as mayor of a municipality. In 1994, she ran for and was elected to the office of first mayor of the new Third Class City St. Marys, making her the first person in the state to hold this office in a consolidation. She again emphasized her public availability. After her term, she retired from political life in 1998. Grave concerns over the success of the consolidation caused her to reenter the political arena, running for and being elected to the committee to review and revise the Home Rule Charter. In mid-November on her way to a committee meeting she became very ill and returned home. She was hospitalized at that time and remained so until her death this past weekend. She is survived by her husband, "Gus", of St. Marys, a sister, Jane Engle of Los Angeles; a daughter, Jessie M. Grosser of Erie; sons, Kenneth Grosser of Rockville, MD and Tim of Silver Spring, MD; and a grandson, Seth Grosser. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Joyce and Christine Pierce, who died this past August. She was member of Queen of the World Church, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from that parish church on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, with burial to follow in the St. Marys Cemetery. John G. "Bert' Addeo, 82, of 334 N. Broad Street, Ridgway, died Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at Elk Regional Health Center. He was born March 9, 1919 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Frank and Dora Cerro Addeo. Mr. Addeo had been a resident of Ridgway for 44 years. He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, S.O.I., American Legion, Rolfe Sportsmen's Club and he was the founder of Camp BeJo in 1969. He had been employed at the Johnsonburg Papermill for 47 years, retiring in 1984. He was in the U.S. Army's 28th Inf. Division during WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. In 1942, he won the 28th Inf. Division's Heavyweight Boxing championship. On September 21, 1946, he married Caroline Ritucci, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Bernadine (Mrs. Ron) Myers of Ridgway, and Francis Addeo and his wife, Debbie, of Johnsonburg; two brothers, Ed Addeo of Johnsonburg and Louie Addeo of Ridgway; seven grandchildren, John Frank and his wife, Tara, Michelle (Mrs. Jeff) Swanson, Jamie and Kelly Addeo, Russ, Angela and Brandon Myers; and a great granddaughter, Carlotta Swanson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar and Frank Addeo; two sisters, Margaret Marrone and Clara Asti; and a grandson, Frank Clark. A Mass of Christian Burial for John Addeo will be celebrated at St. Leo'sCatholic church on Friday. Officiating will be Fr. Davis. Committal will be in the parish cemetery. Thomas L. Zaleski, 51, of Ligonier, PA, and formerly of St. Marys, died Saturday evening at Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh. There will be no visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Green Funeral Home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Gertrude A. Zawatski, 78, of 514 High Street, Johnsonburg, died Tuesday evening at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Anthony Ferragine Funeral Home, are incomplete and will be announced. Frances E. Landis, 81, of 705 Center Street died Tuesday afternoon at Pinecrest Manor. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home Births: Son to Nicole and Nicholas Roberto of Emporium, on Thesday, January 8, 2002 Weddings/Engagements: None Notes of Interest: None Dornish / Historical Society: None

Headline: "Eckert: We have murder suspect" ST. MARYS - According to the article in the Tri-County Sunday, the City of St. Marys Police Department has a suspect in the Irene Challingsworth homicide investigation. Challingsworth was found murdered in her residence at 213 Walnut Street on April 6, 1999. Obituaries: Ruth M. Wickett, 71, of 234 Martin Road died Saturday morning at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born November 21, 1930 in Daguschonda, daughter of the late Anthony and Charlotte Bush Mertz. Mrs. Wickett was a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Marys schools. She was a former employee of Powdered Metal Products, retiring in 1992 after 20 years of service. She was a member of Queen of the World Church and the CMF Auxiliary. On October 28, 1949 in Morgantown, WV, she married Floyd J. "Pinky' Wickett, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Mary Ann (Mrs. Fred) Giddings of Smethport, Carol Parisi of St. Marys, Diane (Mrs. James) Christoff of Clay, NY, and Lisa (Mrs. George) Salter of St. Marys; a son, Floyd J. Wickett Jr. of Ridgway; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Mertz of St. Marys; and two brothers, Anthony and Walter Mertz, both of St. Marys. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Sharon Wickett and Laurie Long; three sisters, Gladys Wurm, Dolores Lecker, Rosina Himes; four half sisters, Mary Smith, Regina Goodwin, Anna Alsterberg and Katherine Mertz; six brothers, Alfred, Merle, James, Michael, Harold and Robert Mertz; and a half brother, Harry Mertz. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth M. Wickett will be celebrated in Queen of the World Church Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., with the Rev. Leon Hont, O.S.B., as celebrant. Burial will follow in St.. Marys Cemetery. Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral ! Home tonight from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Births: None Weddings/Engagements: On November 24, 2001, at Weedville Wesylyn Church, Tina Kunes and Keith Sorg were united in : marriage by Rev. Gerald Poole. Music was provided by Charlene Warmbrodt and Charlotte Gerg. Tina is the daughter of: Butch and Connie Kunes of: Weedville. Keith is the son of Dolores and the late Henry Sorg of Ridgway. She chose her sister Trudy Bauer of Lancaster for her matron of honor. For her bridesmaids, she chose Denise Johnson of Ridgway, sister of the groom, her sisters Tracy Earnst of Boiling Springs and Trisha Padasak of St. Marys, and Suanne Sorg of Ridgway, sister of the groom. Tina chose her niece, Morgan Earnst of Boiling Springs and the groom's niece Elizabeth Johnson of Ridgway, as flower girls. Keith chose the bride's brother, Todd Kunes of St. Marys as his best man. The ushers were David Johnson of Ridgway, brother-in-law of the groom, Randy Earnst of Boiling Springs, Jon Padasak of St. Marys, and Brian Bauer of Lancaster, all brothers-in-law of the bride. The bride's and groom's helpers were Matthew Dauber of Johnsonburg, Melissa and Michael Smith of St. Marys, and Derek Eamst of Boiling Springs. The reception was held in the Central Fire Hall in Ridgway with 300 guests in attendance. Out-of-town guests traveled from Virginia, Maryland, California, Pittsburgh, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, and Ohio. The bride attended the University of Pittsburgh for Nursing, and is employed with the Ridgway Community Nurses. The groom is employed at Metaldyne. Tina and Keith Sorg reside at 601 Willard St. in Ridgway. Notes of Interest: The CHS class of '52 will hold a meeting at the St. Marys Legion Club on Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. to make plans for their 50 year reunion. Dornish / Historical Society: None

Obituaries: None Births: Son to Christina Taylor of Johnsonburg on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2002. Weddings: Mrs. Martha Tucker of Washington Road is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Ann, to Robert Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman of Walnut Street. Ann, also the daughter of the late James Tucker, is a 1986 graduate of St. Marys Area High School and is employed at the office of Dr. Dawn Luvaas. Robert is also a 1986 graduate of St. Marys Area High School and is employed at Pure Carbon Co. An October 2002 wedding is being planned. Notes of Interest: 4-H looking for past members As 4-H approaches its national centennial, the organization hopes to reestablish contact with members and volunteers from years gone by. You can contact the organization by telephone at (814)863-6109, on the internet at http://pa4h.cas.psu.edu/4 halumni.html or by writing to Pennsylvania 4-H, The Pennsylvania State University, 323 Ag. administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. Dornish / Historical Society: None News From Fox Twp The following area residents will celebrate birthdays this week: Gerald Huff, Bud Kugler and Amanda Breindel. The following couples will celebrate wedding anniversaries this week: Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cavallett on January 6, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Barr on January 7, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherry on January 8, and Mr. and Mrs. James Sheeley on January 9.

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA Scans available upon request. OBITS: SMITH, Harold E. "Smitty", no age given of Rochester, NY, died 1/7/2002. Formerly of DuBois, son of Addison and Mildred Smith. Married to Nancy Gallup Smith. Burial in Rochester, N.Y. BIRTHS: DRMC EAST, DuBois, PA Mr. and Mrs. Ken Youngdahl (Holly Glenn) of Corsica bad a daughter, Rachel Ann, on 1/6/2002. Mr. and Mrs. David Larson (Peggy Condon) of Clearfield had a son on 1/7/2002. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weber (Renee Lockwood) of DuBois had a son, Jacob Michael, on 1/8/2002. ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, St. Marys, PA Nicholas and Nicole Roberto of Emporium had a son on 1/8/2002 BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS LAKENHEATH, RAF, England-- Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Alan Scott Clontz of Lakenheath RAF, England, announce the birth of a son, Bryce Alexander on January 5, 2002. Paternal grandparents are Walt Clontz of Reynoldsville, and Teresa Clontz of Rockton. Maternal grandparents are Randy and LaWanna Rodgers of Dixon, MO. ------------------------------------------------

In researching families, I see records where a child is Baptized and in others the word is Christened. I believe they mean the same but would like to know if anyone has a different idea of the meaning of each word. Ed http://members.tripod.com/~Silvie/Maul.html My out going e-mails are virus scanned.

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA Scans available upon request OBITS: JOHNSTON, Phillip T., aged 68 of Falls Creek, formerly of Eldred, died 1/5/2002 in Altoona, PA. Born 9/18/1933 in Eldred, PA son of Frank T. and Marion J. (DuBois) Johnston of Ross River, Yukon, Canada. He was married to Glenda L. Bish on July 5, 1953 in Portville, NY. Several sons and daughters survive. Burial will be in Rixford Cemetery. COOPER, Elmer William "Bill", aged 76 of Falls Creek, died 1/6/2002 in DuBois. Born 1/3/1926 in Beechwoods, son of Elton B. and Grace (Calhoun) Cooper. Married to Ruth Smith. Burial in Beechwoods. GELNETT, Norman L., aged 81 of DuBois, died 1/7/2002 in DuBois. Born 2/12/1920 in DuBois son of J. W. and Edith (Bloom) Gelnett. No spouse mentioned. Burial in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, PA. KING, Vincent M. aged 79 of Downington, died 1/5/2002 in Coatesville, PA. Born in Reynoldsville, the son of Francis P. and Verda (Whitaker) King. Married to Muriel M. King. Burial in Hopewill United Methodist Cemetery. BIRTHS DRMC EAST, DuBois, PA Mr. and Mrs Tony Adams (Anna Baun) of Reynoldsville had a son, Michael Anthony, on 1/5/2002. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Barrett (Peggy Gallaher) of Mahaffey had a son, Evan Mark, on 1/7/2002. Mr and Mrs. Michael Schloder (Leean Schatz) of Kersey, had a daughter, Jessica Christine, on 1/6/2002. ELK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, St. Marys, PA. Aaron and Colleen Bowes of Ridgway, PA had a daughter on 1/7/2002. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT DOVER- Mr. and Mrs. Russel Cornelius (Janice Smith) of Dover announce the birth of the first baby born in 2002 at York Memorial Hospital. Baby Delaney Eliza, born at 10:12 a.m. on January 1, weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Carol Smith of DuBois and Gary Smith of Treasure Lake. Paternal grandparents are Russel and Marleigh Cornelius of Coalport. -------------------------------------------------------------

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA Scans available upon request OBITS: TUBBS, Victor D. aged 82 of Grampian, died 1/5/2202 in the DuBois Nursing Home. Born 11/2/1919 in Lumber City, he was the son of Singelton B. and Elizabeth (Gearhart) Tubbs. Married to Delevene Anderson Tubbs. Survivors include a son and several brothers. Burial in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Bloom Twp., Clearfield Co., PA. WILLIARD, Edna Grace, aged 83 of Punxsy, died 1/5/2002 in Brookville. Born 11/13/1918 in Covode, the daughter of Jay and Lillian Sutter. Married to John Williard. Several daughters survive. Burial in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney, PA. LaBORDE, Harry "Dan" L., aged 83 formerly of Rockton and Luthersburg, died 1/6/2002 in DuBois. Born 4/12/1918 in Home Camp, he was the son of Orvin D. and Catherine (Miller) LaBorde. Survived by several children. Married to Shirley Rodick. Burial in the Rockton Cemetery, Rockton, Clearfield Co., PA. PETERSON, James Leroy, aged 60 of Holt, MO died 1/4/2002 in Missouri. Formerly of DuBois, he was born 11/9/1941 in DuBois, son of Carl and Mary C. (Bush) Peterson. Married to Inez Peterson. Four children survive. STILES, Jean E., aged 57 of Wilmington, N.C died 1/2/2002 in Wilmington. Born 8/26/1944 in Curwensville, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard "Chuck" and Josephine "Peg" Swatsworth. She was married to Richard A. Stiles. Several survivors. BIRTHS: DRMC EAST, DuBois, PA Son, Solomon Thomas, born to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Uplinger (Danielle Clark) of Byrnedale, PA on 1/4/2002. PUNXSUTAWNEY HOSPITAL, Punxsy, PA Son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Adams of Smicksburg on 1/5/2002. (Mother's name not given.) Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Bart Brown of Dayton on 1/5/2002. (Mother's name not given.) ------------------------------------------

I am trying to place that Bob Gardener that just passed away in California. I think I should know him. Anybody know if he had a younger sister Clare ? Lloyd.

PLEASE READ: I just wanted to let all of you know that the Tri-County Sunday edition of the DuBois Courier Express is the only issue where engagements and marriages are featured for the week. These articles have good family info in them and I will post them to the list, but if you need a scan of an engagement, wedding, or anniversary-- YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME WITHIN TWO DAYS OF MY POSTING TO THE LIST. That's about how long it takes me to get sick of all the newspaper piling up on the end of the couch. :-) I don't keep these types of articles unless they pertain to a family that I work on. If you need an obituary, that's no problem as I cut and keep them all throughout the year. I have obituaries from the DuBois Courier Express from 1998 (partial year starting about March), entire years of 1999, 2000, 2001, and I am now starting 2002. I CAN do lookups in these obits, but you need to be SPECIFIC about who you are looking for because I don't yet have them indexed and each year amounts to well over 300 pages. (Indexing is on my "to-do" list along with everything else!) Thanks for reading, and have fun! Sherry

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA Scans available upon request. OBITS: SYPHRIT, Clara M. Fink, aged 74, former resident of Sykesville, died 12/23/2001 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was married to Homer D. Syprhit. Survived by two daughters. Services and burial in Madeconia, Ohio. THRUSH, Zachary "Peanut" Charles, aged 2, of Brookville died 1/3/2002 in Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Son of Kevin and Carla J. Gray Thrush of Brookville. Survived by a sister, maternal grandparents Cal and Judy Gray of Brookville; paternal grandparents Lee and Jean Thrush. Buril in St. John's Cemetery (Windy Hill) in Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., PA. BIRTHS: DRMC EAST, DuBois, PA MR. and Mrs Michael Zimmerman (Bambi Kraus) of Clearfield had a baby girl, Faith Ann, on 1/3/2002. Mr. and Mrs Charles Shepler (Mother's name not given) of Big Run had a boy, Samuel Addison, on 1/1/2002. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Oharah (Catherine Kregiel) of Reynoldsville had a boy, Alexander Leland, on 1/4/2002 BROOKVILLE HOSPITAL, Brookville, PA Christine Potter and Jason Barr of Clarion had a boy on 1/2/2002. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Kemmer (Mothers name not given) of Mayport had a son on 1/2/2002. PUNXSUTAWNEY HOSPITAL, Punxsy, PA Leslie Bouch of Mahaffey had a girl on 1/4/2002. Autumn Reddinger and Jason Meanor of Punxsy had a girl on 1/4/2002. WEDDINGS (Weddings, engagements and anniversaries usually, but not always, include a picture of the couple and other family information if anyone wants a scan of that for their records.) Brandi Lynn DOANE and Joseph Edward BENDEN were married on June 9, 2001at the First United Methodist Church in Reynoldsville. Bride is the daughter of Ronald and Barbara Doane of Reynoldsville. Groom is the son of Carl and Elsie Benden of Northeast. Lea BISH and Michael UHL were married on August 11, 2001 at the Beechwoods Presbyterian Church. Bride is the daughter of Richard and Jodie Bish of DuBois and Roseanne and Greg Volpe of Falls Creek. Groom is the son of Frank and Lynn Uhl of Brockway. Angela DOVERSPIKE and Simon FISCUS were married on June 30, 2001 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Bride is the daughter of Ken and Deb Doverspike of DuBois and Rod and Cathy Rowles of Summerville. Groom is the son of Ken and Megan Fiscus of Brookville. ENGAGEMENTS: Julie Shobert of Punxsutawny is engaged to Brian Hall. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Shobert of Punxsy. He is the son of Susan Hall of DuBois and Kevin Hall of Williamsport. They are planning a 2003 wedding. Thomas Thiebaud and Kelly McDaniels are engaged. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thiebaud of DuBois and she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward McDaniels of Mantua, N.J. The couple plans to be married on August 17, 2002 at St. Margaret's Church in Mantua, N.J. Denise Thompson and Thomas Bazik are engaged. She is the daughter of Denny and Rita Thompson of Brockport, and he is the son of Richard and Marlene Bazik of Goldsboro, N.C., formerly of Natrona Heights. A summer 2002 wedding is being planned. Erin Light and Travis Cenitti are engaged. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles R. Light of Brockway, and he is the son of Sam Ceniti of Ponca City, OK and Tonda Ford of Knoxville, TN. A 2003 wedding is being planned. Kristin Grove and Mathew Himes are engaged. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Grove of Reynoldsville, and his is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Himes of Brockport. An April 2003 wedding is being planned. Kelly Petak and Justin Garrison are engaged. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Petak of North Potomac, MD, and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Garrison of Harrisonburg, VA. Kelly is also the granddaughter of Donald and Ida June Rogos of Brockway, Dorothy Petak of Treasure Lake and the late Roy Petak. A July 13, 2002 wedding is being planned in Darnestown, MD. MISCELLANEOUS: Clara Jane Mago, of Ridgway, has published a book on the complete history of the Speer Carbon Co. of St. Marys, PA. For those of you interested in the evolution of the carbon graphite/powdered metal industry, this book is quite informative. For more info, contact Clara Jane at P.O. Box 59, Ridgway, PA 15853.

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA Obituaries: ADAMS, Anthony F., Jr., aged 62, died 1/3/2002 in Reynoldsville, PA. Born 5/30/1939 in Punxsutawney, the son of Anthony F. and Mary E. (Shaw) Adams. Married to Lois E. Frantz. Survived by three daughters, one son, his mother, and several siblings. FISHER, Elizabeth Jane, no age or birthdate given, died 1/2/2002 in Pittsburgh, formerly of Sandy Valley. No parents given, married to James F. Fisher, who preceded her in death. Survived by a daughter, Bonita Freed of Coraopolis, and a son James Richard Fisher of Green Bank, W. VA. BIRTHS: DRMC EAST, DuBois, PA Michele Kim and Bradley Welker of Woodland announce the birth of a son at 1:36 p.m on January 1, 2002. Baby Nathan Lance weighed 6 lbs, 6. oz. Leanna Fyock of Houtzdale announces the birth of a daughter at 1:28 p.m. on January 3, 2001. Baby Madison Ramine weighed 7 lbs, 12 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Gouldthread (Jeanne Defibaugh) of Penfield announce the birth of a daughter at 11:16 a.m. (No date given) Baby Victoria Lynn weighed 5 lbs, 2 oz. Mr. and Mrs. James Spellen (Elizabeth Lee) of DuBois announce the birth of a son at 4:22 p.m. on January 3, 2002. Baby Ethan Timothy weighed 8 lbs 14 oz. BROOKVILLE HOSPITAL, Brookville, PA Christine Potter and Jason Barry of Clarion announce the birth of a son on January 2, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Kemmer (Tina Ritchey) announce the birth of a son on January 2, 2002. ELK REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, St. Marys, PA Christina Taylor of Johnsonburg, PA announces the birth of a son on January 2, 2002. ---------------------------------------------

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA. 1/3/2002 Scans of obits available upon request. JOHNSON, Nina, aged 78, died 1/2/2002 in St. Marys, PA. Formerly of Caledonia, PA. Born May 15, 1923 in Caledonia, daughter of Forrest and Amanda (Anderson) Johnson. Burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, Jay Twp., Elk Co., PA FLICK, Ralph A., Sr. aged 76, died 1/2/2002 in Punxsutawney, PA. Born 1/28/1925 in Ford Cliff, son of Lloyd and Bertha (Stanford) Flick. Wife Elaine M. Peterson. Survived by one daughter, one son, and numerous siblings. Burial in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois, PA. HAMILTON, Donna Belle, aged 80, died 1/2/2002 in Brookville, PA. Born 6/29/1921 in Coolspring, daughter of Wilson and Alice (Hadden) Hetrick. Husband was Guilford "Hammy" Weaver Hamilton. Survived by two daughters, and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband and one son, Gary Hamilton. Burial in Coolspring Cemetery, Jefferson Co., PA. CABLE, Grace N., aged 87, died 1/2/2002 in Brookville, PA. Born 7/16/1914 in Vandergrift, PA, daughter of Asa and Carrie (Crate) Plyler. Married to William H. Cable. Survived by two daughters, two sons, and four sisters. Burial will be in the Richardsville Baptist Cemetery, Warsaw Twp., Jefferson Co., PA. BROWN, Eileen M. Minns., aged 85, died 12/31/2001 in Maplewood, N.J. Lived in Cohoes, NY past 40 years. Born in DuBois (no dates or parents given). Married to Leroy Brown. Two daughters survive. ZELL, John L., aged 76 of Ephrata, PA died 12/28/2001. Formerly of Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA. Born in Ephrata (no dates) son of William and Katie (Althouse) Zell. Wife was Gladys Zell-- would have celebrated 53 years of marriage this month. Survived by two daughters, and several siblings. Services in Lancaster, PA. JOHNSON, Donald L., Sr., aged 71, died 12/29/2001 in Tonawanda, NY. Born 9/3/1930 in DuBois, son of Carl Johnson and Edna Matson. Wife was Mary Ann Erler. Survived by two daughters, two sons and three siblings. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kenmore, NY. NEWSPAPER OBITUARY CORRECTION: M. Weston Hagadorn, of 172 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA who died Saturday (12/29/2001) is the son of Marold Robert and Ivernia Margaret (Holly) Hagadorn. His father's name was reported incorrectly in Monday's Obituaries. BIRTHS: DUBOIS NEW YEAR BABY: (With Picture) Michele Kim of Woodland and Bradley Wilker of Curwensville had a son, Nathan Lance Welker, at 1:36 p.m on Jan. 1, 2002 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center East. Maternal grandparents are Dr. Jong and Silvia Kim of Woodland. Maternal great grandparents are Ann and Joseph Vizi. Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Ron Welker of Curwensville. DRMC East, DuBois, PA Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey London (Diane Delia) of DuBois, announce the birth of a son on January 2, 2002. Baby named Isaac Andrew London. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: ALIQUIPPA-- Mr and Mrs. Shawn Alderton (Mary Ann Yusnukis) of Aliquippa, announce the birth of a son, Alexander James Alderton, at Beaver Medical Center on December 21, 2001. Grandparents are Larry and Patty Witherow of Grampian, Terry and Cathy Dotts of Reynoldsville, adn the late Jim Alderton. Great grandparents are Ray Yusnukis of Helvetia and the late Helen Yusnukis; Donny and Martha Beam of DuBois, Joe and Barb Spellen of DuBois; Millard and Naomi Alderton of Reynoldsville; and Carole Dotts of DuBois ----------------------------------------------------

I am doing the obits and birth announcements from the DuBois Courier Express and sending them to the Elk County mailing list. I might as well send them to the Jefferson and Clearfield County lists as well, since it deals with families in those areas too. If this is not acceptable to those on the list, or results in too much e-mail, please let me know and I will stop sending to the Clearfield and Jefferson lists. Thanks a bunch, Sherry DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA--1/2/2002 Obituary scans available upon request. OBITS: Robert J. ZIMMERMAN, aged 46, died 12/31/ 2001 in Pittsburgh. Born 2/23/1955 in DuBois, son of Paul E. and Madeline R. Coughlin Zimmerman. No wife mentioned, but two sons survive: Shawn S. ZImmerman and Joseph P. Zimmerman. Also four brothers and one granchild. Burial in Emerickville, PA. Gladys C. Neal KARCHNER, no age or birth date given, died 12/31/2001 in Big Run, PA. Daughter of David and Maude Farester Conrad. No husbands mentioned, but one son survives: James E. Neal of Falls Creek, four granchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter, and nnieces and nephews. Last member of her immediate family. Burial in Beechwoods Cemetery. Erma J. SHUGARTS, aged 66, died 1/1/2002 in Laurel Nursing Home. Born 7/7/1934 in Stanley. Husband was Gordon J. Shugarts. No maiden name given, but it states that she was preceded in death by a brother named Howard REASINGER, Jr. Two sons, James G. Shugarts and Robert J. Shugarts. Services to be held in Mullica Hill, N.J. Miriam M. BECK, aged 93, died 12/31/2001 in DuBois, PA. Born 7/14/1908 in Luthersburg, daughter of Simon T. and Clara Hartzfeld. Married to Clair W. Beck. One son, Gordon, one brother and one sister survive. Burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Bloom Twp. Clearfield CO., PA. Montrue Krill LOWRY, aged 78, died 12/27/2001 in Brookville. Born 2/16/1923, daughter of Geroge W. and Lula Mae (O'Dell) Krill. Married to James E. Lowry. Survivors include two sons and one daughter. Burial in Woodlawn, MD. John Loyd VANSICE, aged 76, died 12/31/2001 in Altoona. Resident of DuBois. Born in Sabula on 2/5/1925, the son of James Frederick and Nora Louella (Shoemaker) VanSice. No wife mentioned, but has children. Burial in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois. BIRTHS: Brookville Hospital, Brookville, PA Stephanie Olson of Brookville announces the birth of a daughter on Dec. 30, 2001. Elk Regional Health Center, St. Marys, PA Emily Martini and Joel Haynes of St. Marys announce the birth of a daughter on Dec. 31, 2001. Carly Quatrini and Mat Spangler of Johnsonburg announce the birth of a son on Dec. 31, 2001 Ron and Namthip Posteraro of St. Marys announce the birth of a son on Dec. 31, 2001 Elaine and John Saf of Kane announce the birth of a daughter on Dec. 30, 2001 BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. and Mrs. Craig Michael Anderson (Sandra Longenecker) of Lancaster, PA announce the birth of a son on Dec. 20, 2001. Baby Jeremiah Michael weighed 6 lbs, 4 oz. Maternal grandparents are Anna Longenecker of DuBois and Frank and Brenda Longenecker of Indiana, PA. Maternal great grandmother is Dorothy Longenecker of Hillsdale. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Paula Deemer of Brockway. Paternal great grandparents are Phyllis Anderson of Brockway and Tom and Barb Deemer of Brockway.

----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Stenta To: paelk@rootsweb.com ; dboben@usachoice.net ; genequeen@alltel.net ; vern1@alltel.net Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 8:59 AM Subject: Thank you To David, Thanks for all of the information that you have provided via this media. I recognize that it is a lot of effort that you have done very well. A friend, R. Bonini, advised me of your existence. I am from Ridgway, with family in St. Marys. I now live in Raleigh, NC and have really appreciated the information you have provided. To Sherry and Gene, Thank you both for continuing the tradition. I look forward to the continued connection to my home town and area. Warmest regards, Dick Stenta .

You know, if I had any brains I'd be dangerous. I forgot to include the date of death-- Please DO bear with me while I get the hang of this. M. Weston Hagadorn died on Dec. 29, 2001 Angeline Piccirillo died on Dec. 29, 2001 Sarah Annabelle Harriger died on Dec. 30, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry" <genequeen@alltel.net> To: <PAELK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 11:33 AM Subject: [PAELK] Notes 12/31/01 > DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA 12/31/01 > (Scans available upon request) > > Obits: > > Angeline R. (Julie) Piccirillo, aged 90, resident of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, > PA formerly resided in Ridgway, PA. Born 4/11/1911 in Reynoldsville, daughter > of Joseph and Antoinette (Battaglia) Petro. Husband Edward M. Piccirillo. > Survived by one daughter, two sons, two sisters, two brothers, eight > grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. > > M. Weston Hagadorn, aged 83, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA. Born 7/8/1918 in Carp > Lake, Mich, son of Harold Robert and Ivernia Margaret (Holly) Hagadorn. Married > to Betty E. Spellenberg. Survived by two daughters, two step-daughters, eight > grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. > > Sarah Annabelle Harriger, of Reynoldsville, no age or birth date given, born in > Big Run, the daughter of Clyde and Minnie (Smith) Pifer. Husband was W. Scott > Harriger. Survived by one daughter, two sisters, three grandchildren and three > great grandchildren. > > NO ELK COUNTY RELATED BIRTHS. > > Marriages and enagements are always given in the Tri-County Sunday edition of > the Courier- Express. > > > > ==== PAELK Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the Elk Co., PA mailing list, send an e-mail to paelk-l-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" in the body of the e-mail. (minus the quotation marks!) > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

DuBois Courier Express, DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA 12/31/01 (Scans available upon request) Obits: Angeline R. (Julie) Piccirillo, aged 90, resident of Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA formerly resided in Ridgway, PA. Born 4/11/1911 in Reynoldsville, daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (Battaglia) Petro. Husband Edward M. Piccirillo. Survived by one daughter, two sons, two sisters, two brothers, eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. M. Weston Hagadorn, aged 83, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA. Born 7/8/1918 in Carp Lake, Mich, son of Harold Robert and Ivernia Margaret (Holly) Hagadorn. Married to Betty E. Spellenberg. Survived by two daughters, two step-daughters, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Sarah Annabelle Harriger, of Reynoldsville, no age or birth date given, born in Big Run, the daughter of Clyde and Minnie (Smith) Pifer. Husband was W. Scott Harriger. Survived by one daughter, two sisters, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. NO ELK COUNTY RELATED BIRTHS. Marriages and enagements are always given in the Tri-County Sunday edition of the Courier- Express.