This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tomlinson, Waldron, Shellhammer, Mullican, Voland, Scot, Hughs, Bowser, Shick, Bills Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4025 Message Board Post: Word has been received of the death of Lloyd E. Tomlinson, 82, Emlenton RD 1, a former Fairmount City resident, who died Monday, May 27, 1985. Born Dec. 8, 1902 in Clarion county, he was the son of Martin VanBuren Tomlinson and Roseanna Waldron Tomlinson. He was married to Florence Shellhammer who preceded him in death in July 1967. He then married Nettie K. Mullican on June 10, 1968, who survives. He was a member of United Mineworkers No. 6986. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Merritt (Helen) Voland, of Vandergrift; one granddaughter, Mrs. Alden (Tina) Voland Scot II, of Vandergrift; five sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Josephine) Hughes and Mrs. Floss Bowser, both of Vandergrift, Mrs. Doyle (Genevra) Shick, Walkchalk, Mrs. Rosetta Claypool, Buffalo, N.Y., and Mrs. Essie Bills, Melvindale, Mich. Visitation was held May 29 and 30 at the Criswell-Gardinier Funeral Home in Emlenton. Services were held at the funeral home with the Rev. Garry Bates, pastor of the First Church of God, Parker, officiating. Burial was in Emlenton Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bechtel, Webster, Montgomery, Wade, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4024 Message Board Post: Mrs. Florence A. Bechtel, 78, of Emlenton RD 3, died Wednesday, November 7, 1984 at Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. Born July 16, 1906, in Rockland Township, she was a daughter of David V. and Blanche Alice Webster Montgomery. She was married to Edward Bechtel, who survives. Mrs. Bechtel was retired, having worked as a cook at the former Geirrings Restaurant in Emlenton. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Emlenton, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Lisbon, and the Golden Age Rhythm Band at Lisbon. In addition to her husband , she is survived by a daughter, Beverly Wade of Emlenton RD 3; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Karle D. McKinny funeral Home in St. Petersburg.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pfaff, Fleeger, Schneeberger, Reynolds, Suchy, Rich, Catterheary Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4023 Message Board Post: Funeral services for Valentine Lange Pfaff who died October 13, 1947 were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Robert Tarr, 1005 W. Second St., with Rev. Edward Kuhlmann, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. During the services, Rev. Kuhlmann read, "Abide With Me" and "In the Morning." Interment was in the Emlenton cemetery with the following as pallbearers: R. Fleeger, P. Schneeberger, H. Reynolds, N. Suchy, J. Rich and William Catterheary. Among those who attended from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pfaff, of Butler; Arthur Pfaff and Mr. and Mrs Orrie Stover, Knox; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Crawford and Misses Barbara and Betty Crawford, Emlenton; Mr and Mrs. George Spears, Wilkinsburg; Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Pfaff, Shippenville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pittock and son, Fred. Mrs. John Fridley and Mrs. William Griffith, Kane; Mrs. Jay Rhines and Mr. and Mrs. William Rhines, Ridgway; Mrs. Ralph Rhines and daughter, Hallton; Mr. and Mrs. P. Schneeberger, Pittsburgh; C. E. Rhines, Johnsonburg; Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Carr, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Charles West, Ellwood City; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Crosby, Emlenton; Mrs. Anna Miller and Mrs. John Covert, Dormont; Mrs. Sarah Banner, Youngstown, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pfaff, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pfaff and Miss Alice Louise McLaughlin of Emlenton and Frederick McLaughlin of Smethport.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wagner, Lowers, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4022 Message Board Post: Mrs. Clara Lowers Wagner 78, a former Emlenton resident, died Friday, December 29, 1978 in Shell Point, Fla. She was born in Emlenton, Jan. 29, 1900, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Lowers. She was married to George Wagner and the couple lived in Pittsburgh until his death. She then moved to Florida. Mrs. Wagner is survived by one daughter, Susan Wagner of New York City. Memorial services will be held in Florida, with interment in Emlenton Cemetery

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Klingmann, Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4021 Message Board Post: Mearl Klingmann, 87, of 1204 Kerr Avenue in Emlenton, died Frday, June 26, 1987 at Franklin Regional Medical Center. Mr. Klingmann was a retired Quaker state Oil Refining Corp. employee. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at the Criswell-Gardinier Funeral Home in Emlenton. Services will be held at 11 am Monday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Emlenton Cemetery. Lot 11 Sec. 3 A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Krear, Williams, Eakin, Kane, Hazelton, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4020 Message Board Post: Mrs. Mazerna E. Krear, 82, of 414 Hill St., Emlenton, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 1984, in Franklin Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 1, 1901 at Emlenton RD, she was a daughter of Plumber and Elizabeth Eakin Williams. She married Arthur L. Krear in August, 1929. He preceded her in death in January, 1967. Mrs. Krear was an artist and teacher. Her chosen medium was watercolor and her favorite subject was still life, particularly flower arrangements. Her paintings had been exhibited at the Laurel Festival, Autumn Leaf festival, and Kennerdell Music and Art festival. She received various awards for her paintings. Mrs. Krear attended area public schools and received a bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock State College in 1922. She also studied art under Art Uncher and attended art classes at Harvard University under Walter Sipie. While there, she was given the opportunity of writing the history of the Harvard Gift Collection of Silver. Mrs. Krear also taught art in the Pittsburgh public schools for seven years. For many years, she had made her winter home in St. Petersburg, Fla., where she was a member of St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Krear was active in the Venango-Clarion-Forest Tuberculosis Society and had been a board member for more than a quarter-century. She was a member of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church, Emlenton Civic Club, Foxburg Country Club and Penn Women. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph H. Williams of Charleston, S.C., and Lee Williams of Brecksville, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Bernice) Kane of Ridley Park, and Mrs. Duane (Dorothy) Hazelton of Denver, Colo. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters: Myrtle, Margaret, Pauline, and Frances. Friends were received at the Criswell-Gardinier Funeral Home in Emlenton. Services were held in the funeral home with Rev. Darrell Knopp of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed in Emlenton Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Irwin, Wagner, Larimore, Zampogna, Perkins, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4019 Message Board Post: James Gordon Irwin, 52, of 504 Hill St., Emlenton died at 1:00 AM Friday, May 11, 1984, at Franklin Regional Medical Center, of natural causes. Mr. Irwin was retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery, Oil City, where he worked in maintenance. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Emlenton; was Past Master of Allegheny Lodge 552, F & AM; and the Valley of Oil City and Valley of New Castle consistories. Secretary-Treasurer of the Emlenton Area Baseball Association, he was founder of the area's Independent Baseball League, and was a former assistant fire chief and cub scout master. Born Aug. 10, 1931, in Foxburg, he was the son of Carl C. and Florence Wagner Irwin. Surviving are his wife, Caroline Larimore Irwin, whom he married Sept. 3, 1055; three sons, William C. of Knox, James G. II of Emlenton, and John J., at home; a daughter, Belinda; a brother, John Irwin of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Aldine) Zampogna of Bradford and Mrs. Raymond (Donna) Perkins of Punxsutawney; and two grandchildren, Stephanie and Patrick. A brother, Carlyle, was killed in action in WW II. Friends were received at the Criswell-Gardinier funeral Home in Emlenton. Services were held in the funeral home. Interment followed in Emlenton Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Champion, Pertz, Pollard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4018 Message Board Post: Dennis Champion Dennis Champion, 36, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Erie, died Friday, Nov. 30, 1984, while scuba diving in northern California. A native of Erie, he was a son of James and Betty Pertz Champion. He was employed as an auditor with Sohio Oil Co., Houston. His parents survive, along with a sister, Mrs. Fred (Elizabeth) Pollard of Lawrence Park. The funeral will be at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Erie, Thursday and burial will follow in Emlenton Cemetery with a graveside service there at 3 p.m.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor, Gieffen, Dieffenbacher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4017 Message Board Post: Mrs. Louisa G. Taylor, 83, of 107 Crary Ave., Sheffield, a former Oil City resident and widow of Dr. C. Earl Taylor, died at 2:54 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 1980, following a 15 month illness. She was born in Greensburg Feb. 1, 1897, a daughter of James E. and Anna Dieffenbacher Gieffen. Mrs. Taylor had lived in Sheffield for the past 26 years, moving there from Oil City. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield, The Order of Eastern Star, the Sheffield Home Builders, the Sheffield Garden Club, the Sheffield Women's Club and the Sheffield Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Taylor was married July 21, 1925 to Dr. C. Earl Taylor who preceded her in death in February 1968. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Charles Taylor Jr. of Columbia, Md., J.E. Gordon Taylor of Dayton, Ohio, and Dr. R. Craig Taylor of Oxford, Mich.; a daughter, Marjorie Taylor of Sheffield; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister. Friends may call today in the Borden-Vincent Funeral Home in Sheffield where services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be in Emlenton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4011 Message Board Post: Franklin Newspaper-Friday,July 19,1996 Erma E.Peterson Erma E.Peterson,90,of 741 15th St.,died at 5:55 a.m.,Thursday,July 18,1996,in Northwest Medical Center at Franklin. Born May 15,1906,in Franklin,she was a daughter of Harry W. and Maude Arbuckle Pyle. Mrs. Peterson retired in 1971 from the nutrition department at Franklin Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Franklin. Mrs.Peterson enjoyed crocheting and cooking and was well-known for her pies. She was married Jan.14,1927,to Walter Peterson,who died Nov.6,1982. Surviving are five sons and their wives,Herman and Margaret Peterson,Robert and Sandy Peterson,Ralph and Alberta Peterson,Edward and Faye Peterson and Richard and Shirley Peterson,all of Franklin;three daughters,Mrs.Glenn(Esther)Baker and Mrs.Earl(Stella)Matthews,both of Cooperstown and Mrs.Harry(Evelyn)Haney of Franklin;36 grandchildren;73 great-grandchildren;and nine great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by four brothers,John Pyle of Franklin,Leonard Pyle of Angola,N.Y.,Melvin Pyle of Enterprise and Thomas Pyle of Grand Valley. In addition to her parents and husband,Mrs.Peterson was preceded in death by five brothers,James,Earl,Harold,Gus and Earnest;one sister,Maude Stanton; six grandchildren,Robert E.Peterson,Carol and Billy Schwimmer and two infants;and one great-great grandchild. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday in the Robert W.Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Church of the Nazarene in Franklin with the Rev.Donald Chamberlain,pastor officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Church of the Nazarene of Franklin or to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4010 Message Board Post: News Herald,Franklin,Pa.,Nov.3,1952 Pg.5 Harry Wilson Pyle Harry Wilson Pyle,76,of 834 Fifteenth St.,died at 4:26 a.m.Sunday in the Franklin Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. Pyle,a retired oil well driller,had made his home during the past 10 yrs.with his daughter,Mrs.Walter Peterson.He was the son of the late Mr.and Mrs.Robert J.Pyle and was born in Franklin, April 1,1876.He was employed as an oil well driller in the Northwestern Pennsylvania oil fields many years prior to his retirement a number of years ago.His wife,Mrs.Maude Arbuckle Pyle died in 1932. Surviving are nine children,Mrs.Walter Stanton,Mrs.Walter Peterson and Leonard P.Pyle of Franklin,James B.Pyle,Thomas W.Pyle and John J.Pyle of Niagara Falls,N.Y.,and Melvin R.Pyle of Pittsburgh;two brothers,John A.Pyle of Franklin and William Pyle of Portland,Oregon;one sister,Mrs.Hattie Boals,Bully Hill;42 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Burger Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p.m.Wednesday.Rev.Frank A.Towers will officiate and interment will be in Graham Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4009 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press Aug.31,1932 Pg.5 Mrs.Harry W.Pyle Mrs.Maude E.Arbuckle Pyle,aged 49 years,the wife of H.W.Pyle of Cochranton,died in the Spencer Hospital at Meadville Tuesday morning at 11:20 o'clock following an illness of three weeks. Her marriage to Mr.Pyle took place 30 years ago.Surviving are the husband and the following children:Gustine,of Greenville;Earl,of Cochranton;Blair,of Cochranton;Melvin,Thomas,Harold,John and Leonard at home.Mrs.John Ward of West Hickory,and Mrs.Walter Peterson of Sugarcreek.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4008 Message Board Post: Franklin Evening News Friday May 13,1910 Gilbert O.Arbuckle Gilbert O.Arbuckle,aged 4 years and 4 months,died at the home of his mother,Mrs.Gilbert Arbuckle,43 13th St.of pneumonia,at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon.He is survived by his mother and the following sisters and brothers:Mrs.Harry Pyle,Bully Hill;Mrs.Victor Brandon,Herman L.,Siverly,Anna,Ralph,Melvin,Leonard and Orrin,at home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4007 Message Board Post: Venango Daily Herald Franklin,Pa.Oct.29,1909 Pg.1 Gilbert H.Arbuckle Gilbert H.Arbuckle, long and respected resident of Franklin,died Friday morning at 7 o'clock,after suffering a short time with acute myelitis.The deceased lived at No.43 Thirteenth street and was a laborer by occupation.The funeral announcement has not as yet been made.The funeral will be held from the residence at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.Rev.Martin Aigner will officiate. Venango Citizens Press Nov.4,1909 Pg.3 Arbuckle,Gilbert H.,a well-known citizen,died on Friday at his home,43 13th St.Besides his wife he is survived by the following childern; Herman L.,of Oil City;Mrs.Harry Pyle of Bully Hill;Mrs.Victor Brandon of Franklin.Ralph W.,Melvin H.,Leonard H.,Orrie R.,Anna O..,and Gilbert O.,all at home.The mother and one brother Elmer E.,of Sugarcreek,also survive.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4016 Message Board Post: Asa C.Pyle,70,Franklin Native,Dies in Tulsa Asa Cole Pyle,70 of 545 North 29th Ave.Tulsa,Oklahoma,a native of Franklin,died Thursday in Tulsa from a heart attack. Born in Franklin,November 15,1889,he resided in Franklin until 1918,when he moved to Tulsa. He is survived by his widow Nellie Pyle;one brother,Leslie N.Pyle of Rouseville,and five sisters,Mrs.Vida Kuhns of Rouseville,Mrs.Gertrude Boals of Franklin,R.D.1,Mrs.C.G.Highfield of Gurney Road,Franklin and Mrs.Cora Miller of Rouseville. Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Monday in Tulsa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4006 Message Board Post: 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY- Randy Dodds,Dodds/Adornato Researcher October 5,1905 newspaper clipping Relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pyle Assemble to do Them Honor, at their Home. About four score persons assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.J.Pyle, on Bully Hill, yesterday,the occasion being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. At one o' clock three large tables were luxuriantly loaded with an appetising feast, and an hour later nearly everyone had pronounced the spread equal to any ever offered upon such an occasion. Mr. Robert J.Pyle,son of a physician of that name,is about three score and ten and his wife,Mrs.Martha Pyle,nearly his equal in years.They were married in Mercer county by Rev.Jerry Brown in 1855,and made their home in that county for nearly thirty years having come to Venango in 1884;and settled on Bully Hill. Among the guests were Mr.and Mrs. Washignton McConnell,of Lawrence county,where recently they had celebrated their golden wedding,and who were the only persons present who had been at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs.Pyle,fifty years ago.Mr.McConnell is a musician,a "fiddler".They would say in "ye" olden times,who never "carried a note" but who never failed to play a tune he once heard.He favored the company with some old time selections which were well received.Mrs.McConnell is a sister of Mr.R.J.Pyle. The editor of this paper made a short address reminding the guests of the changes since fifty years ago.And of the possible progress yet to be looked for.Several of the older citizens spoke briefly also.The " bride and groom " received many presents,very thoughtfully selected as souvenirs.All joined in singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" and about 4 o'clock dispersed for some outdoor fun.One of the items of merry making was a game of ball between the ladies and gentlemen. Among those present were:Mrs.P.A.Hudson,a sister and Mrs.Olean Pyle,sister-in-law of Mr.R.J.Pyle,also Mr.and Mrs.Washington McConnell,she being also a sister of Mr.Pyle.The children of Mr.And Mrs.R.J.Pyle who were present are as follows:Mrs.Mary Smiley,Mr. and Mrs.Wm.Pyle and family,Mr. and Mrs. R.G.Dodds and family,Mr. and Mrs.S.C.McConnell,Mr. and Mrs.A.J.Pyle and family,Mr.and Mrs.E.J.Boals and family,Frank Pyle,Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pyle and family. Also the following were among those assembled,nearly all of whom were relatives: Mr. and Mrs. Chas.E.Pyle and family,Mr. and Mrs. W.H.Kuhns and son,Mr. and Mrs. C.D.Boals,Mrs.Ethel Barnes and daughters,Master Clinton and Asa Pyle,Mrs. E.R.Pyle and son and daughter,Mrs.Margaret Graham,Mrs.Huston Graham and daughter,Master Robert Murdock,Mr. and Mrs. G.S.Boals,Robert Graham,Mrs.R.A.Foster,Mr. and Mrs. J.T.Foster and daughter,Mr. amd Mrs. Madison Graham,Mr.Chamberlin,Mrs.Buckley,Mrs.Alexander and niece,Miss Wyneta Ream and Master Chas.Ream,Mrs.Etta Graham and two children,Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Pyle,Mrs.John Dodds,Miss Lucy Dunn and J.H. Keeley.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4015 Message Board Post: FRANKLIN NEWSPAPER CLIPPING,PA. Dies in Hospital Mrs.Vivian E. Fry,50,of Mechanic Street,Rouseville,died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday,in the Oil City Hospital after a short illness. A lifelong resident of this vicinity,she was the daughter of Earnest Pyle and Ruby Arbuckle Pyle.She was born in Franklin,Oct.10,1899. She was married to Myrl Fry Jan.18,1917.She was a member of the Rouseville Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband and the following sons and daughters:Ruby Russell,Rouseville;Mrs.John Debbey,New Castle;Clinton Fry,Rouseville;Mrs.Earnest Zelinski,Rouseville;seven grand-children and her father,Earnest Pyle of Franklin.The following brothers and sisters also survive;Ray Pyle,Walnut Bend;Eugene Pyle ,Reno;Mrs.Marie Cameron,Franklin;Mrs.Myra Maier,Oil City;and Mrs.Mary Oaks,Franklin. The body was removed to the Crawford Funeral Home and will be taken to her home on Mechanic Street,Rouseville,Wednesday morning. Seperate newspaper clipping states interment was in Rynd Farm Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4005 Message Board Post: Venango Co.Gen Club Oil City,Pa. Oil City SWD published Nov.5,1912 p.5 c.5 Mrs.R.J.Pyle FRANKLIN,Pa.-Oct.31-(Special)- Mrs.Maria Pyle,aged 78,wife of R.J.Pyle,died at the family residence on Bully Hill,at 5:30 o'clock this afternoon,following an illness of four weeks.She had been a resident of that portion of Venango county since early girlhood and enjoyed the friendship and esteem of a large number,especially among the congregation of the East Grove M.E.church of which she was a long time and active member.Beside her husband she leaves the following children;Mrs.Mary Smiley,Franklin;Mrs.Robert Dodds,Rocky Grove and Mrs.Hattie Boals,Mrs.Sylvester McConnell and William,John A.,Frank and Harry Pyle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4004 Message Board Post: Venango Co.Gen.Club Oil City,Pa. Oil City Derrick published March 18,1913 p3 c4 Robert J.Pyle FRANKLIN, March 17----(Special)- Robert J.Pyle,aged 78 years,died at 8:43 o'clock Monday morning at his home in Sandycreek township,after an illness of three years.He was the son of Mr.and Mrs.A.J.Pyle and was born in Lycoming county on July 2,1834.The family moved to Mercer county,where Robert resided until his marriage to Marie E.Annable,on October 4,1855 when they came to Venango county settling on Bully Hill.For many years Mr.Pyle was a carpenter and rig builder and 15 years ago engaged in the oil producing business in the Bully Hill district.His wife died four months ago.Of the eleven children in the family,eight survive as follows:Mrs.Fred Smiley,Franklin;Mrs.R.G.Dodds Rocky Grove;William J.Pyle,Mrs.S.C.McConnell,John A.Pyle,Mrs.E.J.Boals,Harry Pyle,Frank H.Pyle of Bully Hill.One brother and three sisters survive as follows;B.F.Pyle,Denver,Col;Mrs.Phoebe Hudson,New Brighton;Mrs.Martha McConnell,Volant;Mrs.Emily E.Smith,Los Angeles,Cal.The deceased was a member of the East Grove M.E.Church. The funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyel/Arbuckle/Sikes/McDowell/Johnston/Barnes/Downing/Copeland/Ace Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4003 Message Board Post: Mryl Fry,76,was barber in Rouseville OIL CITY--Mryl M.Fry,76 of 14 Mechanic St.,Rouseville,who operated a barber shop in Rouseville for many years,died at 1 a.m. today in Spencer Hospital,Meadville. He was born Feb.6,1897,in Cherrytree,a son of William and Mary Tarr Fry. Mr.Fry was employed by Pennzoil Co.,and later operated the barber shop. He was a member of the Rouseville United Methodist Church,the Rouseville Volunteer Fire Department and the Loyal Order of Moose in Oil City. Mr.Fry was first married to Vivian Pyle who proceded him in death July 10,1951.He later married Adelia Rennard who also proceded him in death. Surviving are a son,Clinton Fry of Franklin,three daughters,Mrs.James (Ruby) Monarch of Franklin,Mrs.Ernest (Louise) Zelinski of Waterford and Mrs.John (Doris)Dibbley of New Castle;a step-son,John Rennard of Oil City,three sisters,Mrs.Clara Johnson and Mrs.Harriet Tenney,both of Oil City,and Mrs.Mary Hartman of Miami,Fla.;seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m.Tuesady in the Charles A.Morrison Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.The Rev.William Shaw,pastor of teh Rouseville United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Rynd Farm Cemetery.