DuBois Courier Express (Clearfield County, PA)- 12/30/01 Scans of complete obits available upon request. Obits pertaining to Elk County: John Henry Dolby, 85, born in Shawmut, Horton Twp., son of Lester E. and Mary (Chestnut) Dolby, died Dec. 29, 2001 in Grassflat, Clearfield Co., PA. Several wives not named- last one married in 1991 Vera Johnson. Benedetta Marie "Betty" Zuroski, aged 84, born in Ridgway, daughter of Prospero and Vincenza (Curato) Rosetto died Dec. 28, 2001 in Lutheran Home in Kane, PA. Husband John P. "Slim" Zuroski. David Hanes, aged 51, of St. Marys, PA, son of Thomas and Barbara (Young) Hanes died Dec. 29, 2001 in DuBois Regional Medical Center. Wife Clara A. Smith. Other area obits: Pastor Timothy Roy Spencer, aged 60, born DuBois, son of Edwin and Dorothy (Bell) Price Bruce. Wife Barbara Florence Kalgren. Richard B. "Dick" Shepherd, 61, born Norfolk,Va lived DuBois, son of Russell N. and Rosie L. (Murray) Shepherd. Wife Joye Thunberg. Dr. Edward G. Pierce, 93 of Clarion, born Pricetown, W. VA, son of James O. and Nettie (Swain) Pierce. Wife Anna Jean Comly. Kenneth Edwards, of NJ, aged 71- has sisters living in Brockway. Verna M. Greene, aged 93, born in Curwensville, PA, daughter of Benjamin F. and Margaret E. Mehaffie Moore. Husband Norman Burton Greene. Floyd Alvetro, 86 born in Big Soldier, PA, son of Guy and Nickoline Grasso Alvetro, Sr. Wife Audrey Corinaldesi. BIRTHS: Julia Zimmerman of St. Marys had baby girl, Maddison Lee, on Dec. 28, 2001 at DRMC East, DuBois. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Chiappelli (Luann Pretti) of Force, PA (Jay Twp, Elk County) had baby girl, Gianna Fiore, on Dec. 28, 2001 at DRMC East, DuBois Irvin Pontious, Jr. and Renee Whitesell of DuBois had baby girl, Jade Tyger, on Dec. 29, 2001at DRMC East, DuBois. (This Pontious has Elk County Connections.)

Thank you Sherry. I'm sure I speak for more than just myself. Living such a long distance from Elk County, I really enjoy seeing the information posted. I've picked up information on three different family members while Dave was posting that I would have otherwise missed. Debbie North Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: Sherry Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 11:44 AM To: PAELK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAELK] Elk County Notes et al I've been doing some thinking about the notes situation, and if everyone is in agreement, I will start picking obits, etc that pertain to Elk County out of the DuBois Courier Express. That's the only newspaper I get on a regular basis, and to tell you the truth, it sometimes has more news about Elk County than the Elk County newspapers do. Sherry ==== 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

Sherry gratefull for anything pertaining to Ridgway and surrounding area. St. Mary's and JBurg are added bonus. thanks dick bonini

Dave Thank you for the efforts you made for us expatriates. I will miss the updates. Good Luck withwhatever you do. and again thanks dick bonini

On Thu, 27 Dec 2001, Dave B. wrote: > Do to personnel reasons I'm going to discontinue sending notes to > the list on a regular basis effective immediately. > Dave, Thank you so much for sending the notes to the list; it must have been a lot of work, and other people must have appreciated it as much as I did. Eva

I've been doing some thinking about the notes situation, and if everyone is in agreement, I will start picking obits, etc that pertain to Elk County out of the DuBois Courier Express. That's the only newspaper I get on a regular basis, and to tell you the truth, it sometimes has more news about Elk County than the Elk County newspapers do. Sherry

I would like to thank you Dave for all the time you have spent doing this. I loved reading what was going on. Thanks, Terry Charlotte, NC

So sorry to read this!!! I can understand that at times these computers take over our lives. I hope someone in your area can pick up the ball, I would offer, but being in Indiana doesn't help! I know that I for one have truly enjoyed receiving your notes daily and have added much to my genealogy information. Thanks for all you have done Dave. Margie Papa, Indiana

Do to personnel reasons I'm going to discontinue sending notes to the list on a regular basis effective immediately. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and help on this. Maybe someone else can find the time to continue it. --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Monday, Dec. 24, 2001 --- Obit: Andrew P. DePRATER, 74 of St. Marys died Sat., Dec. 22 at Presbyterian Hosp. in Pittsburgh. Born June 17, 1927 in Centerville, PA, son of Edward & Rosa FREY DePRATER. Married Eileen BREINDEL on Sept. 3, 1955 in the St. Marys Church, she preceded him in death on April 29, 1999. Burial in the St. Marys Cem. Three daughters and a son. Birth: Daughter to William & Mary Lee UBER of Emporium on Dec. 21. *Anyone working on the Uber family, I'm looking for some info? Notes: Priscilla PHILLIPS of St. Marys was recently awarded the "Honorary Award" from the PA Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science at their annual meeting in State College. She was recognized as an outstanding volunteer for her unselfish giving of her time beyond the call of duty to help others. (picture) --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Sat., Dec. 22, 2001 --- Obits: None Births: Daughter to William & Mary Lee UBER of Emporium on Dec. 21. Daughter to Constance & Steven COPPELLA of St. Marys on Dec. 17. Engaged: Gary LINDENMUTH of DuBois to Marilyn SECCO of Kersey. A July 6, 2002 wedding is planned. (picture) Notes: None --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Friday, Dec. 21, 2001 --- Obits: None Births: Son to Dawn & Donald STAFFORD of Ridgway on Dec. 20. Engaged: Shannon Renee DILLEY to Matthew Patrick ECKELS. Shannon is daughter of Cindy & Denny Dilley. Matthew is son of Lina Eckels of Weedville and Pat Eckels of St. Marys. Notes: From Fox Twp. Following area residents will celebrate their birthdays this week; Angie GRADIZZI Karl PICHLER Steve VEONI Ron KRISE Millie & Bud PEARSON --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001 --- Obits: Ruth E. "Fay" McMAUGHLIN, 58 of St. Marys died Dec. 18 at her residence. Born May 7, 1943 in Longton Stafford, England, daughter of Patrick & Ruth WILLIAMS DONOHOE. Burial not listed. No marriages listed but had a daughter and three sons with different last name. (picture) Frances J. PISTNER, 87 of St. Marys died in St. Marys on Dec. 19, 2001. Born Jan. 17, 1914 in Ridgway, daughter of Frank & Iva ROSS CURLEY. Married Clifford Pistner in the Holy Cross Ch., in Rassellas, he preceded her in death in 1972. Burial in St. Marys Cem. One daughter and a son. Florence "Cass" RUSSELL, 76 of Weedville died on Dec. 19, 2001 in DuBois. Born Sept. 16, 1926 in Buffalo, NY, daughter of Henry KICKBUSH and Dorothy LEONARD. Married Thomas Russell who preceded her in death. Burial at St. Joseph's Cem., Force. One daughter. Birth: Daughter to Michelle & Scott ECKERT of St. Marys on Dec. 16. Wed: Jacqueline SAIN married Walker MEANS recently at the First Alliance Ch. in Erie. Bride is daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sain of St. Marys. Groom is son of Dr. & Mrs. Gary Means of Edinboro, PA. (picture) Notes: Christmas Day dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 12:30 pm at First Methodist Ch. in St. Marys. --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 --- Obits: Edna A. EMMERT, 83 of St. Marys died Tues., Dec. 18 in St. Marys. Born Aug. 23, 1918 in St. Marys, daughter of Charles & Theresa SCHABERL ERICH. Married Albert J. "Red" Emmert July 19, 1945 in the St. Marys Ch. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1975. Burial in St. Marys Cem. One son. Mary Ann HORVATIN, 86 of St. Marys died Tues., Dec. 18 in St. Marys. Born Oct. 26, 1915 in St. Marys, daughter of John Charles & Barbara STOPF FODGE. Married Max J. Horvatin June 18, 1941 in Rassellas, PA. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1988. Burial in St. Marys Cem. One daughter. Ruth E. McLAUGHLIN, 58 of St. Marys died Tues. Complete obit later. Birth: Son to Becky & Mark ANDERSON of Brockport on Dec. 18. Wed: Rebecca TAYLOR married Dustin GROLL recently in the St. Marys Church. Bride is daughter of Philip & Barbara Taylor of St. Marys. Groom is son of William & Rose Groll of St. Marys. Anv: Francis & Rita WIESNER will celebrate their golden anniversary on Dec. 29. They were married Dec. 29, 1951 in Brockway. They are parents of Ruth (Mrs. Dennis) ROSS, Eileen (Mrs. Gary) MILLSOP, Karl and Andy & his wife Kim. Notes: None --- END --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001 --- Obits: Edna A. EMMERT, 83 of St. Marys died Tuesday. Complete obit later. Virginia M. "Sis" FERRIS, 52 of St. Marys died Monday, Dec. 17 at her residence. Born May 20, 1949, daughter of Joseph A. & Virginia FIELDS TUCKER. Married Allen GREEN. Married Raymond FERRIS. Burial in St. Marys Cem. Two daughters and three sons. Birth: Daughter to Kimberly FENICE and Richard IMHOF of St. Marys on Dec. 16. Wedd: Megen Rae ROOF married Michael Charles HANDLEY on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001 in St. Leo's Church, Ridgway. Megen is daughter of the Honorable and Mrs. Vernon D. Roof of Ridgway. Michael is son of Michael C. Handley, Sr. of Ridgway and Martha M. Handley of Luthersburg. Notes: None --- END --- Dave B.

I found this entry in the social security death index. I am looking for family information on Dorothy Brobst. Dorothy Brobst Birth 30 Jan 1925 Death 26 Aug 2001 Last residence Saint Marys, Elk, PA Issued PA Visit the National Brobst/Probst Historical Registry http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~brobst/ Many different volunteer Brobst Family researchers have contributed to the vast collection of Brobstology names, dates, and places that comprise the history of the Brobst Family. The Registry is continually being updated. Brobst descendants: please submit your family lineage data to the Registry for inclusion. There are already about 35,000 names and over 7000 families, with 4700 Brobsts and 1900 Probsts, and bazillions of their spouses and relatives, back into the middle ages! ===== "Make a bet every day, otherwise you might walk around lucky and never know it." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com

--- The Daily Press, Monday, Dec. 17, 2001 --- Obits: Ann COPPOLO, 83 of Chandler, AZ and formerly of Weedville died Tues., Dec. 4 at Chadler Hosp. Born Aug. 16, 1918 in Byrnedale, daughter of Pete & Josephine MELECIA MICALE. Married Clyde "Shag" BURCH who preceded her in death in 1951. Married Ben Coppolo who preceded her in death in 1974. Burial in St. Joseph's Cem, Force. One son. Arthur L. BENNETT, 86 of St. Marys, formerly of Johnsonburg died Sat., Dec. 15 in St. Marys. Born Nov. 3, 1915 in Bressler, PA, son of Hilton & Jennie LANTZ BENNETT. Married Margaret E. RHODES on Sept. 5, 1942. She preceded him in death on Oct. 5, 1995. Burial in Parklawn Mem. Gardens, Lafayette, PA. Two daughters and a son. Births: None Notes: CHS class of '49 will hold a luncheon on Thurs., Dec. 20 at 1 pm at the Bavarian. Anyone interested should call by Wednesday at 834-3066. The St. Marys & Benzinger Township Historical Society will be closed from Dec. 21 until Thursday, Jan. 3 at noon when they will resume regular hours. Service News: Adam HOFFMAN has entered the U. S. Air Force and will become a Pararescueman, training begins on Jan. 2, 2002. Adam is the son of Bernard & Peggy Hoffman, grandson of Dick & Donna SIMBECK and Jerome & Barb Hoffman, all of St. Marys. --- END --- Dave B.

It would be nice if someone would put the Johnsonburg news out here on the PAELK-L. (Include Deckertown, the West End, Rolf, Long Level, Dill Hill, the Flats, Terra-Cotta Row, Clarion Hights, Vennards Addition, and the Klondik.) David B. does a nice job for St. Marys.

--- The Daily Press, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001 --- Obit: Lamar G. "Mickey" KELLER, 70 of St. Marys died Dec. 14 in St. Marys. Born March 31, 1931 in St. Marys, son of Michael J. & Madeline DePRATER KELLER. Married Jane HASSELMAN on Jan. 18, 1952, she survives. Burial in St. Marys Cem. Three sons. Birth: Daughter to Donald & Gina Beimel of Kersey on Dec. 14. Engaged: Jessica L. CLAAR is engaged to Cory LASH of Adrian, PA. Jessica is daughter of Jerry & Suzy Claar of St. Marys. Cory is son of David & Sue Lash. Service News: James M. BENNINGER, son of Linda M. TUZYNSKI and James E. Benninger of Ridgway reported for duty with the Marine Corp. Reserves. Notes: None --- End --- Dave B.

--- The Daily Press, Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 --- Obit: Regis A. HACHERL, 74 of Issaquah, WA died at his residence on Dec. 12, 2001. Born May 12, 1927 in St. Marys. Married Ruth MOTT of DuBois who survives. One daughter and a son. ** Is anyone working on the Hacherl family, I'm interested in some information on them. Birth: Daughter to Aerial & Brandon VOLLMER of St. Marys on Dec. 11. Daughter, Sophia Gelaine was born Dec. 1 to J.D. & Nicole WEHLER BRAKEFIELD. Born at Frederick Mem. Hosp., in Maryland. Grandparents are Pat & Georgia Wehler of St. Marys and Ben & Cookie Brakefield of Harrisburg. Wedd: (picture) Patricia Ellen REUSCHER married Joshua Paul TURLEY recently in the St. Marys Church in St. Marys. Bride is daughter of Conrad & Donna Reuscher of St. Marys. Groom is son of Bernard & Mary Ann Turley of Pittsburgh. The couple reside in Pittsburgh. Engaged: (picture) Pam ZUCHOWSKI and Russ YEAGER of Kersey announced their engagement for Oct. 12, 2002. Pam is daughter of Debbie Zuchowski of Ridgway and Ray Zuchowski of Kersey. Russ is son of Lorraine HANES and John Yeager, both of St. Marys. Notes from Fox Township: Celebrating birthdays are; Kacie PRITT Tristany CAGGIANO Jim COONEY Kristen SENNETT Dan QUAGLIANI Art MORELLI Billy PICHLER Mr. & Mrs. Richard McMINN are celebrating their anniversary on Dec. 16. --- END --- Dave B.