I'm trying to catch up on some of my obits from the Valley Log. The 8/15/2007 issue has one for Irene Wilson, deceased husband was Otis, born in 1907. Can someone clarify that this was the son of Porter Wilson and Olive Mae Brown? Thanks.

Otis Wilson CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Otis Wilson, 90, of 2024 Lehman Road, died Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at Shook Home, Chambersburg. Born March 24, 1907, in Three Springs, Pa., he was the son of the late Porter B. and Olive Brown Wilson. He was employed for 36 years as an operator with the former E.D. Plummer and Sons Construction in Chambersburg, retiring in 1972. He attended Walnut Grove Church of God, Walnut Grove, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Irene F. Boyer Wilson; two daughters, Dorothy Grissinger of Mapleton Depot, Pa., and Betty McMaster of Chambersburg; five sons, Donald O. Wilson of St. Thomas, Pa., Chester L. Wilson of Fort Loudon, Pa., Kenneth C. Wilson of Fayetteville, Pa., James R. Wilson and Ronald R. Wilson, both of Chambersburg; six sisters, Minola Boyer and Margretta Leedy, both of Chambersburg, Freda Cohenour and Esther Grissinger, both of Three Springs, Pa., Bessie Bennett of Edenville, Pa., and Betty Fisher of York Haven, Pa.; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Shirley M. Wilson; three sisters and two brothers. Services will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. Chaplain Theodore Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Walnut Grove. ... Otis Wilson Three Springs native dies in Chambersburg Otis Wilson, 90, of 2024 Lehman Road, Chambersburg, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, in the Shook Home, Chambersburg, where he had been residing. Born March 24, 1907, at Three Springs, he was a son of the late Porter B. and Olive (Brown) Wilson. He was married to the former Irene F. Boyer. Surviving are his wife, at their home; seven children: Mrs. Warner (Dorothy) Grissinger of Mapleton; Donald O. Wilson, St. Thomas; Chester L. Wilson, Fort Loudon; Mrs. Harry (Betty) McMaster, James R. Wilson and Ronald R. Wilson, all of Chambersburg; and Kenneth C. Wilson, Fayetteville; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters: Minola Boyer and Margretta Leady, both of Chambersburg; Mrs. Carl (Freda) Cohenour and Mrs. Wayne (Esther) Grissinger, both of Three Springs; Bessie Bennett, Edenville; and Betty Fisher, York Haven. Preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Shirley M. Wilson, two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Wilson attended the Walnut Grove Church of God, Three Springs R.D. Until his retirement in 1972, Mr. Wilson had been employed for 36 years as an operator at the former E.D. Plummer and Sons Construction, in Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Springs Road, Chambersburg, with Chaplain Theodore Hughes officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Three Springs R.D. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, from 7-9 p.m. (from Gay Fleck) Name: WILSON, OTIS [Male] Date of Birth: 24 Mar 1907 Place of Birth: Three Springs HUNTINGDON COUNTY, PA Mother: Olive Brown Father: Porter B. Wilson Notes: Obituary of Otis Wilson, The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa., & The Herald-Mail, Hagerstown, MD., 27 January 1998. Source: Newspapers Submitter: Rose Maher 1910... Brownsville Road, Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, PA 222a...111/116 17. Porter Wilson.....Head...29...m1 1 yr...Laborer at odd jobs 18. Olive Wilson......Wife...20...m1 1 yr...2 born 2 living 19. Ottis Wilson......Son.....3 20. Alberta Wilson....Dau.....1 1920... Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, PA ED 92...4b...77/79 68. Porter B. Wilson....Head...38...Farmer 69. Olive M. Wilson.....Wife...30 70. Otis Wilson.........Son....12 71. Alberta M. Wilson...Dau....10 72. Edgar Wilson........Son.....9 73. Eugene Wilson.......Son.....7 74. Martha Wilson.......Dau.....3 ?/12 75. Minola Wilson.......Dau.....1 11/12 1930... Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, PA ED 46...4a...65/69 01. Porter B. Wilson......Head...50...1st m@29...Farmer 02. Olive M. Wilson.......Wife...41...1st m@20 03. Odas Wilson...........Son....23...Coal Miner 04. Alberta M. Wilson.....Dau....20 05. Edgar A. Wilson.......Son....19...Farm Laborer 06. Eugene Wilson.........Son....17...Farm Laborer 07. Martha L. Wilson......Dau....14 08. Minola M. Wilson......Dau....12 09. Margretta B. Wilson...Dau.....9 10. Freda Wilson..........Dau.....7 11. Bessie V. Wilson......Dau.....4 1930... Springfield Township, Huntingdon County, PA ED 46...5a...90/94 3. John H. Boyer......Head...40...1st m@22...Farmer 4. Clara B. Boyer.....Wife...45...1st m@27 5. Charles R. Boyer...Son....17 6. Irene F. Boyer.....Dau....14 7. Edna M. Boyer......Dau....12 8. Lester P. Boyer....Son....10 Martha W. Cutshall Martha Wilson Cutshall, 68, Coudersport, died at approximately 4 A.M., Friday, February 15, 1985 at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Monday, February 18; the Rev. Belvy White officiated. Interment was made in the Clear Ridge United Methodist Cemetery. She was born March 18, 1916 in Maddensville, the daughter of Porter and Olive Brown Wilson. She was united in marriage to C. Merrill Cutshall, who survives. Mrs. Cutshall was also survived by one son, Merlin D. Cutshall, York, and three daughters Carolyn Darr, Florida (sic) Keys; Darlene Enderlin, Three Springs and Lorena M. Cutshall of York. She leaves seven grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Otis Wilson, Chambersburg, and seven sisters Alberta Bender, Waynesboro; Mrs. Lester (Minola) Boyer and Mrs. Ross (Margretta) Leedy, Chambersburg; Mrs. Carl (Freda) Cohenour; Mrs. Wayne (Esther) Grissinger, Three Springs; Mrs. Bessie Bennett, St. Thomas; and Mrs. Betty Sisher, Lock Haven. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. (from Audrey Glunt) Margaretta Leedy, 78, of 210 Franklin Farm Lane, and formerly of 775 Fairground Ave., died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Falling Spring Nursing and Rehab Center, Chambersburg. Born March 21, 1921, in Three Springs, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Porter and Olive Mae Brown Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross E. Leedy, who died Feb. 24, 1982. She was employed by the former Stanley Company, Chambersburg, as a seamstress. She was a member of Harvest Time Ministries, Chambersburg. She is survived by three daughters, Donna K. Reed and Karen D. Fauson, both of Chambersburg, and Kathy F. Newman of St. Thomas, Pa.; two sons, Ross H. Leedy and Garl R. Leedy, both of Chambersburg; five sisters, Minola Boyer of Chambersburg, Freda Cohenour and Esther Grissinger, both of Three Springs, Bessie Bennett of Ft. McCord, Pa., and Betty Fisher of Lock Haven, Pa.; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Gloria Jean Leedy; two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg. The Rev. Vaughn E. Kipe will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday one hour prior to the services. (http://www.herald-mail.com/news/1999/12/19/local/www_obits_for_12_20-1.html ). ************************** Name: Margaretta LEDDY Seamstress Age: 78 Address: Chambersburg Date of birth: 3/21/1921 Location born: Three Springs Date of death: 12/18/1999 Father: Porter WILSON Mother: Olive Mae (BROWN) WILSON Spouse: Ross E. LEEDY, deceased 2/24/1982 Surviving children: Ross H. and Garl R. LEEDY, Donna K. REED, Karen D. FAUSON, Kathy F. NEWMAN; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren Surviving siblings: Minola BOYER, Freda COHENOUR, Esther GRISSINGER, Bessie BENNETT, Betty FISHER Deceased children: infant daughter Gloria Jean LEEDY Deceased siblings: 3 brothers and 2 sisters Interment: Salem Cemetery, Chambersburg (RootsWeb) -----Original Message----- From: pahuntin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:pahuntin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of DAVE WILSON Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 1:29 PM To: Pahuntin Subject: [PAHUNTIN] obituary id I'm trying to catch up on some of my obits from the Valley Log. The 8/15/2007 issue has one for Irene Wilson, deceased husband was Otis, born in 1907. Can someone clarify that this was the son of Porter Wilson and Olive Mae Brown? Thanks. 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