Ruth E. King, 74, of Uniontown, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at the Uniontown Hospital. She was born April 3, 1929. Ruth was a homemaker who loved all her grandchildren very much. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Fred T. King; her children, Rosemary Honse of Uniontown, Pa., and Fred King and wife, Debbie of Hopwood, Pa.; four grandchildren, Christopher Honse and wife, Michele, Christina King, Bill Connors and Crystal Connors; and three great-grandchildren, Adam, Brandon and Madison Honse. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. Entombment will be in The Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Gloria E. (Inks) Bayles, 79, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Morgantown, W.Va., daughter of the late Harry C. and Anna Belle Johnson Inks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Claude "Joe" Riggs and Danny Riggs. Surviving are her husband, Duane Bayles; her daughter, Gaylene Bayles of Uniontown; a grandson, Patrick C. Bayles of Van Nuys, Calif.; a brother, Merle Taylor of Mill Run; and two nephews, two great-nieces, and a great-nephew. At Gloria's request, there will be no visitation or service, and her body is to be donated to the Anatomical Department of West Virginia Medical School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fayette County Blind Association, or Noah's Arc Animal Shelter, Uniontown. Arrangements are by the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Kathryn G. Jeffers, 94, of Allison, Pa., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Beverly Health Care Center, Uniontown, Pa. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Robert T. Kish Funeral Home Inc., Legion Street, Republic. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

George Metros, 74, of Garrettsville, Ohio, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home Inc., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Myrtle Estle Seese, 97, of Rices Landing, Pa., died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Cloverdale Personal Care Home in Masontown. Mrs. Seese was a nurse at Greene County memorial Hospital and at the Curry Memorial Home. Surviving are a son, Thomas Estle of Rices Landing; a daughter, Geraldine Herak of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 great great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mavis Bedner of Canonsburg. Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at 2 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

John J. Giubileo, 72, of Clarksville, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. He was born June 9, 1931, in Revere, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Gaspare and Margaret Connell Giubileo. Mr. Giubileo was a 1949 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School, and a graduate of Penn Commercial. He retired as Post Commander of the Charles E. Kelly Support Facility in Oakdale, with 50 years of service. Mr. Giubileo was a member of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Clarksville, the Knights of Columbus, and the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company. Surviving are two sisters, Frances Szallay of Clarksville, and Barbara Giubileo of Fairfax, Va.; two nephews, Steve Szallay and John P. Giubileo; and a niece, Gina Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James P. Giubileo. Friends of John J. Giubileo of Clarksville, who died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, will be received from 2 to 9 p.m., today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., on Monday, in the BEHM FUNERAL HOMES INC., 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, Supervisor, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St. Thomas R.C. Church, Clarksville, with the Rev. Alan E. Morris as celebrant. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park, Jefferson Road, Waynesburg. The Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company, will hold a memorial service at 7:15 p.m., on Monday in the funeral home. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Martin (Martin) Barbic, 55, of California, Pa., died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. He was born Jan. 16, 1949, in California, Pa., a son of the late Frank and Felicia (Tomaceski) Barbic. He was a member of Young's Men's Club, California Hill Gun Club, Italo American Citizens Club of California, American Legion JFK Post 377, and the Polish Club of California. A member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in California, he was an Usher for many years. Marty loved to fish, hunt and golf. Marty was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Barbara Barbic, with whom he shared his home; brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Rose Barbic of Cheswick, Pa.; two nieces, Cathy and husband, Dan Berard of Yardley, Pa., and Joanne Barbic of Cheswick, Pa.; and one great-niece, Megan Berard. Friends will be received in the MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa., this afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. (no evening visitation), on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and until 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday when a blessing service will be held, in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, with the Rev. Fr. Mark Skertich officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Anne Nypaver Clark, 98, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in the Uniontown Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1905, in Georges Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John Nypaver and Kathryn Bailey Nypaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, M. Peter Clark; her daughter, Sarah Clark; two sisters, Catherine Rosneck and Mary Geisler; and brothers, John, Andrew, Stephen, George, Michael and Joseph Nypaver. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving nieces, Mary Catherine Geisler of Uniontown, and Madelon G. Mulcahey of Collier, Pa.; great-nieces, Marianne, Madelon and Megan Mulcahey; a great-nephew, Paul Mulcahey and wife, Rosemary; a great great-niece, Rosemary Anne; and numerous other nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received in THE STEPHEN E. KEZMARSKY III FUNERAL HOME, AT 71 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., Uniontown, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Tuesday morning until 10 a.m., when Prayers of Transfer will be said, followed by a 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, with the Rev. Fr. William J. Kiel as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Church Cemetery. A Parish Wake Service will be held on Monday at 3:30 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Joseph F. "Joe" Shaw, 75, of Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1928, in Connellsville, Pa., a son of the late Theodore R. and Ruth M. (Showman) Shaw Joe was a graduate of Connellsville High School, Class of 1946, and Robert Morris College in 1950. He was a veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement, in 1980, he worked as both an agent and enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service, and was a partner of the Shaw & Shaw Accounting Firm. He was a former Controller for the City of Connellsville, and was a former member of the Connellsville Parking Authority. He spent many years "RV" traveling with family all over the United States. Later years, he spent time "RVing" in Dade City, Fla., with his wife. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Darlene M. (Wandel) Shaw, whom he married on June 30, 1951; four children, C. Kim Petko and husband, Joseph of Connellsville, Joseph H. Shaw of Hagerstown, Md., Gretchen L. Burgin of Sterling, Va., and Lori J. Henry and husband, Edward of Normalville; five grandchildren, Jill DeWitt and husband, Roy III of Connellsville, Melissa Booher of Mount Pleasant, Jeffrey Stewart Jr., of Normalville, Adam Burgin of Sterling, Va.; and Edward Henry of Normalville; a great-grandson, Chandler DeWitt; a sister, Jane Lee Hostetler of Mount Pleasant; and nieces and nephews. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Connellsville, Elmer Lodge No. 160 F&AM, Connellsville Royal Arch Chapter No. 283-Past High Priest, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Council Chapter Consistory Valley of Pittsburgh, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Lodge of Valley of Uniontown, Tall Cedars of Lebanon No. 152, a life member of Syria Temple of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple Legion of Honor, Syria Temple Arab Patrol, Mid-Atlantic Shrine Recreational Vehicle Camping Association, Syria RV Club, Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan No. 53, Past Association Grand Guardian of Job's Daughters of PA, life member of Elks Lodge No. 503, a 53-year member, life member of V.F.W. Walter E. Brown Post No. 21, Independent Slovak Citizens Club of Connellsville, Loyal Order of Moose No. 16, and Wally Byam Caravan Club. He was a former member of the Inter Club Council-Past President, Order of Eastern Star, Lions Club of Connellsville, and the International Order of Odd Fellows. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday from 2 to 9 p.m., in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, where a blessing will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m., in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastor Philip Ramstad officiating. Full military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the V.F.W Post No. 21 and American Legion Posts 301 & 762. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Restoration Fund, 120 East Fairview Ave., Connellsville, PA 15425. The Elks Lodge No. 503 will conduct a ritual in the funeral home on Monday at 7 p.m., and a Blue Lodge Ritual will follow at 7:30 p.m. Unrelated to me. Just sharing a resource. Edward Dunlevy

Well, I have been with AOL since I got my computer in 2000 and this is the first time I've had a problem. I, for one, like AOL. I won't get into a discussion about the positives and negatives about AOL, but I think the problem is solved and I am back. All of my rootsweb emails are back again so I am satisfied with the outcome. Now, back to genealogy: The names I am researching in Fayette county are Wolford, Jones, Riggans. I also am descended from Hardy, but most of my research is with the first 3 names above. I've had the hardest time finding info on Riggans. (spelling varies) Good luck everyone! Cindy In a message dated 1/31/2004 11:47:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, dittdad@md.net writes: The solution to AOL's blocking of rootsweb lists is simple; all rootsweb members, who have AOL accounts, should just cancel their AOL accounts and subscribe to another ISP. It's as simple as that and you won't have to worry about whether you will receive rootsweb lists messages or not. Sooner or later AOL will get the message that rootsweb messages are not SPAM. You may even save money too. Since dropping AOL in August 2002, my current ISP has not let one SPAM message through, and has not blocked one roootsweb list message. Jerry Dittman Boonsboro, MD

Just wanted to thank all for properly using the subject line for the AOL discussion. I just keep deleting them & don't feel like I'm missing a thing for a genealogy info. In other words - I'm not being a smart-alec. I'm just pointing out how important the subject line is in case one is not interested in what's in the body of the message. It's called hit the delete key! Ellen (ETHS) email: ellen@b-n-s.com Visit my web site: http://www.geocities.com/ellenj3

Victoria... Point taken about "being clogged" with the AOL/Rootsweb business. Remember, though, that this was something that affected a pretty good size portion of your fellow list-mates, whose postings I'm sure you've profited from now and then. In any event, as I've done with various obits, etc., posted on this list, I use the delete key. Yes, it can get a little tiresome, I know. But, there's not a lot of posting on the Fayette list that I keep...I delete a good many postings weekly, if not daily. It's part of the territory. I'd like to think that if the problem were with Hotmail, MSN, Earthlink, or whatever, that I'd be patient until things ran their course for those folks. As this is an email mailing list with subscribers, when a large portion of these subscribers are having a shared problem receiving their subscriptions, it is indeed a problem for the whole list, if only temporarily. It was due to the action of the various Rootsweb list administrators who contacted the AOL Postmaster that the problem was resolved. The teapot tempest has subsided. Lets cool our jets, enjoy each others genealogical postings, and hope that anti-spam technology can continue to be fine tuned enough to avoid what we've been through. Be assured that AOL users didn't enjoy firing off flares to see just how pervasive the problem was. I know this one didn't. David in Richmond

>From the Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA. Vol 5,p. 31 William F. Durstine, 68, of Champion, died in his home Wednesday, Sept. 22. He was born March 8, 1908 in Scottdale, son of the late Arthur and Daisy Williams Durstine. Mr. Durstine was a former coal miner, and a retired employe of the U.S. Steel Corp. at its Edgar Thompson Works, Braddock. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, the United Steel Workers of America, and the County Line Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Emma Blystone Durstine; two sons, William Durstine Jr. of Champion and Milton (Lee) of Mount Pleasant and four daughters. Mrs. Paul (Jean) SANTUCCI of Mammoth, Mrs. Donald (Arlene) SLEASMAN, Mrs. Thomas (Shirley) HAMLIN, both of Findlay, Ohio. Mrs. Janet STILLWAGON of Champion; 22 grandchildren, one great grandchild; four brothers, Abe of Johnstown, Joseph of Normalville, Boyd of Confluence, and Jack of Miami, Fla.; and five sisters, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) ROGERS of Pompano, Fla., Mrs. Margaret LAMBERT of Somerset; Mrs. Howard (Daisy) BOWERS of Mundelein, Ill., Mrs. Everett (Elsie) PRITTS of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Alvie (Olive) MOGNET of Donegal. Friends were received at the Clyde Brooks Fueral Home, Route 711 at Melcroft, until Sunday at 1:30 p.m. when a prayer service was held followed by additional services held in the County Line Church of the Brethren at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Merrill Branson and the Rev. John GEARY officiating. Burial was in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, near Champion. Note: A handwritten note on the newspaper clipping says "1976". Not related. Just sharing.

Odd, i'm on AOL & I believe I have been getting all of the messages. Ellie In a message dated 1/31/2004 12:37:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, PAFAYETT-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Mail Lists: > 2004-01-28 > AOL is still blocking RootsWeb mail. We have contacted AOL and are working > with them to resolve the problem. In the meantime, AOL users can read list > mail through the archives at: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/

>From the Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA. Vol 25, p. 73. Geraldine Bowers Henderson, 48, of Pleasant Hills, died Sunday, Feb. 5. She was born Aug. 2 1935 in Champion, a daughter of Howard and Daisy Bowers of Florida. She is survived by her husband, Dr. James henderson, Jr.; three children, Bruce of North Versailles and Craig and Amy, both at home; a sister, Jane Mutkus. Burial was held in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pittsburgh. The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Not related. Just sharing a resource.

>From The Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, Pa. Vol 13 p. 67 These are from pages dealing with descendants of the Craig family. This particulat page deals with the Geary family. Frank B. Geary Born Sept. 22-1907 Married To Edith Bowers Born Sept. 22-1915 James L. Geary " June 2-1935 Robert E. " " Apr 22-1938 Not mine. Just Sharing. Dawne

Hi, Folks, A gen. friend graciously shared this information with me regarding another McCann in my extended family. If I have it all correct, this Alexander descends from Hugh J. brother of my William b. abt. 1800. Regards, Jane Source: WW II, Selective Service Card (4th registration) Box 598 H.M. 6/1997 Mid-Atlantic Branch of the NARA, Philadelphia: Registration Card--(Men born on/after 28 Apr.1877 & on/before 26 Feb.1897) Serial Number U-2733 1. Name: Alexander McCann 2. Place of Residence: Co.Home, Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pa. 3. Mailing Address: Box 871, R.F.D. #1, Uniontown, Pa. 4. Telephone:Uniontown 98 5. Age In Years: 59 Date Of Birth: (Day/Mo./Yr.) 13 Apr 1883 6. Place of Birth (Town/county): Masontown (State or country) Pa. 7.Contact Person*:Mrs. Rebecca Owens ( Address) Cleveland Ave., Uniontown, Pa. 8. Employer's Name: Fay. Co. Home Address:Uniontown, Pa. 9. Place of Employment: same I Affirm That I Have Verified Above Answers And That They Are True. (Registrant's signature) Alexander McCam [* Contact Person = One Who Will Always Know Your Address.] - [back of card] Description Of Registrant Race: white Height (Approx.): 5' 6" Weight (Approx.): 154 Complexion: light Eyes: blue Hair: gray Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: hard of hearing; stutters I certify that my answers are true; that the person registered has read or has had read to him his own answers; that I have witnessed his signature or mark and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows: blank (Signature of registrar): Rose R. Staman Registrar for Local Board (#): 6 (City or county) Uniontown Date of registration: 27 Apr 1942 Local Board No.6 County: Fayette Street: 37 East Main Street

>From The Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA. Vol 21, p. 34. Mrs. Jennie Kessler 92 yrs. of Connellsville, Pa., died 1-28-1952. Born at Petersburg, Maryland, 12-9-1859 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Grove. She lived nearly all her life in Connellsville, coming here after her marriage in 1879. Five sons: Vernon, Earl, Floyd, Ralph, and Robert all of Connellsville, A daughter, Mrs. Marie Brothers of Connellsville, Pa. A brother: Fred Grove of Deerfield, Ohio. Husband: Samuel and two sons, preceded her in death. Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

>From the Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, PA. Vol. 21, p. 34. Robert Wilders 28 yrs. of Melcroft, Pa., died 1-5-1952. Born at Champion, Pa., a son of Mrs. Mary Wilders and the late John Wilders. Wife: Mrs. Charlotte (PRITTS) Wilders. Three sons: Larry, Richard, Denny at home. A brother, Donald Wilders of Stahlstown, Pa., and a paternal grandfather, Garfield BOWERS. Buried at Mill Run Baptist Cemetery. No relation, just sharing. Dawne

Yes this is Garfield"s daughter, Edith Bowers and here husband Frank. Thank you Nancy -------Original Message------- From: PAFAYETT-L@rootsweb.com Date: Saturday, January 31, 2004 6:48:56 PM To: PAFAYETT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAFAY] Geary, Bowers >From The Teddy Craig Records at Chestnut Ridge Historical Society, Stahlstown, Pa. Vol 13 p. 67 These are from pages dealing with descendants of the Craig family. This particulat page deals with the Geary family. Frank B. Geary Born Sept. 22-1907 Married To Edith Bowers Born Sept. 22-1915 James L. Geary " June 2-1935 Robert E. " " Apr 22-1938 Not mine. Just Sharing. Dawne ==== PAFAYETT Mailing List ==== The Fayette County Genealogical Society- http://www.hhs net/sss/fayette/fcgsinfo.htm Fayette County Archives- http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/fayette/index htm .