This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ritajmain Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/1157.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm researching Marion Hayes Mitchell and he married Julia A Poole. I find Peter Poole in the area of Washington PA. Julia's parents are Peter Poole Jr and Frances Wilson Poole. She was born 1843 and Julia and Marion were married after the 1860 census. I'm not able to go back from Marion as I do not know his father's name. Census shows he was born in PA. in 1870 census I find Marion and Julia in Latrobe, PA. Unable to find Marion in the 1860 census, but Julia is with mother at Salem Ohio. Just wondering if possibly we have a connection Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: florence333 Surnames: Robison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/102.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm still here and don't know any more. The Adam I am looking for was married to Elizabeth(Glass)?. I know her name was Elizabeth as I have court records. I have been in contact with a Stan Baker on this line and I see you have Baker as one of your lines. What child do you descend from if this is the same Adam? My E-mail is flobry@sbcglobal.net Thank you for replying. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RoxannHoover Surnames: Burkii, Burgy, Burghy, Baker, Johnson, Robison, Elerick, etc. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/102.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Florence, If you are still out there could you please mail me. I am in the Robison family. Adam and Rebecca are my GGG-grandparents. Thanks so much, Roxann Hoover Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

KLAPHAKE, LIGGETT, WEIR, PATTISON, DEMNYAN, RALSTON, DEGRAVE Mrs. Victoria M. KLAPHAKE, 87, of Cecil, died Tuesday, January 3, 1984, in her home. A daughter of William and Victoria BENZ FRIES, she was born May 31, 1896, in Pittsburgh. Surviving are three sons, Edward KLAPHAKE of Carrick, William KLAPHAKE of Cecil, and James KLAPHAKE of Whitehall; three daughters, Alice KLAPHAKE of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mrs. George (Josepha) SWEGMAN of Library, and Mrs. Alan (Carol) CHESLIEGH of Ingram; 21 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Edward C. KLAPHAKE, two sons, Leon and Albert, and a brother, William FRIES, are deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held the morning of January 5 in St. Mary's R. C. Church, Cecil, in charge of the Rev. John O. GRIFFITH. Burial was in St. Michael cemetery, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Violet LIGGETT, 71, of R. D. 4, McDonald, died Friday, January 6, 1984, in the Washington Extended Care Facility. She was born March 4, 1912, in West Virginia. Surviving are a son, Donald LIGGETT of Beauford, S. C.; two daughters, Marcedes (sic)STROOP of R. D. 4, McDonald, and Gwen FOSTER of Lawton, Okla.; a brother, Ernest JOHNSON; two sisters, Rachael DOURLAIN of Bridgeville and Helen OWENS of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Midway, in charge of the Pastor MCROBERTS of the Free Methodist Church, Washington. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Mayme F. WEIR, 94, a native of McDonald, died Tuesday, December 27, 1983, in a convalescent home in LaMesa, Calif. A daughter of the late Cyrus and Mary SMITH FERGUSON, she was born November 15, 1889, in McDonald. Her husband, James J. WEIR, a journalist, died in 1945. Mrs. WEIR was a life member of Eastern Star Chapter No. 119, McDonald, and a former member of the McDonald Woman's Club of McDonald. She was also an honorary member of the P. B. X. Telecommunicators. She is survived by three daughters, Dr. Mary Jean WEIR and Bobbie C. WEIR of LaMesa, Calif., and Margaret, the wife of Alex SMALL of R. D. 4, McDonald; a son, James F. WEIR of Escandido, Calif., five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services and an Eastern Star service were held January 3 in San Diego, Calif., in charge of James BRACKMAN of the First Presbyterian Church of San Diego. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego. William A. PATTISON, 83, of Clinton, died Thursday, January 5, 1984, in the Ohio Valley hospital. A son of the late Joseph and Anne JOHNSON PATTISON, he was born August 19, 1901, in Canonsburg. Mr. PATTISON was a member of Oakdale Lodge No. 669, F. & A. M. Surviving are his wife, Raymonde (sic) (Rae) THIBON PATTISON; two daughters, Shirley FAVAND of Oakdale and Carol PATTISON of Clinton; and two grandchildren, Kenneth and Laura FAVAND. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Moody funeral home, Clinton, in charge of the Rev. Douglas HOLBEN, pastor of the Clinton U. P. Church. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. John DEMNYAN, 89, of Southview, died Monday, January 9, 1984, in his home. He was born June 11, 1894, in Austria-Hungary. A retired coal miner, Mr. DEMNYAN was a member of UMW Local 2026, Westland. He was married to Susan DEMNYAN, who died December 31, 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Edith DEMNYAN and Mrs. Larry (Geraldine) CARTER of Southview; four sons, Andrew DEMNYAN of Midway, Paul DEMNYAN of Primrose, John DEMNYAN of Southview and George DEMNYAN of Canonsburg; 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A son, Andrew DEMNYAN; a daughter, Agnes Marie DEMNYAN, and one great-grandchild are deceased. Friends are being received at the Coleman funeral home, Cecil. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Leona Maude RALSTON, 80, of R. D. 1, Aliquippa, a former resident of Joffre, died Monday, January 9, 1984, in the Aliquippa hospital. A daughter of James and Alice EVANS MARTIN, she was born August 15, 1903, in Bulger. She was a former employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Providence hospital, Beaver Falls. Surviving are a son, John FURNO of Costonia, Ohio; two daughters, Dorothy, the wife of Fred FISCHER of Aliquippa, and Margaret, the wife of Alfred DELCOURTE of Joffre; a brother, John MARTIN of Irondale, Ohio; two sisters, Laura VIRTUE of Weirton, W. Va., and Edna OTWELL of Steubenville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Her first husband, John FURNEAUX, and her second husband, Earl RALSTON, are deceased. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Burgettstown in charge of the Rev. Ernie WENGERD. Burial was in Chestnut Ridge cemetery, Florence. Loyal Victor DEGRAVE, 57, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Cecil, died Sunday, January 8, 1984, in Lake City (Fla.) Veteran's hospital. A son of Victor and Laura VERHEST DEGRAVE, he was born August 13, 1926, in Cecil. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Marie WARD DEGRAVE; a son, Robert Ernest DEGRAVE of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Lauretta DEGRAVE HENNAUT of Cecil. Three brothers, Robert, Joseph, and Alexander DEGRAVE, are deceased. Funeral services and burial took place in Florida.

MYERS, LABUTIS, ELLIS, PORTER, ZEIGLER, MGRDICHAN Miss Maud E. MYERS, 65, of Coal Street, McDonald, died Tuesday, January 3, 1984, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of the late Charles A. and Maud ANDERSON MYERS, she was born March 13, 1918, in Cecil Township. She was a grocery clerk at the defunct A. & P. in McDonald for many years. She was a member of the Calvary U. P. Church, McDonald, the Golden Link Class, the Women's Association, the church choir, the Homemakers, and the McDonald Garden Club. She is survived by a niece, Dorothy Cooper, with whom she resided, and several other nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Harold, John, and Charles, and three sisters, Lottie CARL, Norma BERRY, and Margaret MYERS, are deceased. Friends are being received Wednesday and Thursday, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, in the Calvary U. P. Church, McDonald, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Donald PATCHEL. Burial will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Pearl LABUTIS, 71, of Imperial, died Sunday, January 1, 1984, in the Ohio Valley hospital. A daughter of the late Robert A. and Laura ALLISON HOLLAND, she was born December 25, 1913, in North Fayette Township. She is survived by a son, Carl LABUTIS, of Imperial; a sister, Rose GEISLER of Imperial, a brother Theodore HOLLAND of Imperial; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Imperial, in charge of the Rev. Bruce OGLE. Burial was in Valley cemetery. Bradley D. ELLIS, 16, of Oakdale R. D., died Wednesday, December 28, 1983, from injuries received in an automobile accident that day in Mahoney Road near Imperial. A son of Roslyn ELLIS, he was born May 10, 1967, and was a student in West Allegheny High School. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Brion (sic) F. ELLIS. Funeral services were held last Saturday in the Hope Lutheran Church, Hankey Farms, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Wilford GOETZ. Burial was in Valley cemetery, Imperial. Arrangements were by the Thomas and Little Funeral Home, Imperial. Clair David PORTER, 57, of R. D. 2, McDonald, died Wednesday, December 28, 1983, in his home. A son of James Milton and Catherine SPARKENBAUGH PORTER, he was born July 31, 1926, in North Fayette Township. He was a member of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church and was a church deacon for 14 years. Mr. PORTER was a member of USW Local 1843 and was an employee of J&L Steel Co. until retiring in June, 1978. On July 27, 1965, he married Ruth Ann RIGERT, who survives, along with a son, David James PARKER; two daughters, Kimberly Ruth and Carol Ann, both at home; a brother, James Henry PORTER of Glendale; a sister, Elizabeth MCCOMBS of West Mifflin; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Saturday morning in the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Robert MCGILL. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. Charles J. ZEIGLER, 52, of Oakdale, died Friday, December 30, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dolores ZEIGLER; his mother, Myrtle ZEIGLER; two sons, Jeff and Max ZEIGLER; three sisters, Jean SPERANZA, Thelma CROSS and Janice KRESS; and three brothers, William, Harold, and Albert ZEIGLER. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Imperial, in charge of Rev. Donald MCNAIR, pastor of the Oakdale U. P. Church. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mrs. Anna B. REA MGRDICHAN, 87, of R. D. 1, Hickory, died Monday, January 2, 1984, in the Hixenbaugh Nursing Home, Claysville. A daughter of Washington L., and Florence Ada CAREY BRIGGS, she was borne June 4, 1896, in Castille. Mrs. MGRDICHAN was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She was married to Spencer BISSETT. On May 27, 1925, she married Joseph Vincent REA, who died July 19, 1951. On January 25, 1952, she married John A. MGRDICHAN, who died January 3, 1977. Surviving are a son, Howard Paul BISSETT of R. D. 1, Hickory; three daughters, Emma Virginia ARRIGO of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. John (Margaret) RAE SCHOFIELD of R. D. 1, Hickory, and Mrs. Charles R. (Stella M.) EVANS of R. D. 3, Washington; a sister, Hilda BOSSE of Baltimore, Md.; a brother, Raymond BRIGGS of Washington; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Four sisters, Ica (sic) DONAHOO, Emma BRIGGS, and two who died in infancy, a brother, Forest BRIGGS, and a granddaughter, Lois Mae ULLOM, are deceased. Friends are being received at the Neal-Cowieson funeral home, Washington, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in charge of the Rev. Roy R. WILSON. Burial will be in Mt. Prospect cemetery, Hickory.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dedmod1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3514.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The trouble is that the time period is also one which makes it difficult to move backward. I decided to try finding Ben & Susan in 1850 and had no problem. They're in Eden Twp., Licking Co., OH which is close to where they were in 1860 but they're listed as Hayes not Hays. But the kids are the same and include two older ones I'd not had. These were born in 1837 & 1839 and are listed as b OH, which means the family moved to OH before 1840 (which isn't surprising since Susannah was b OH. But checking the 1840c, I can't find an appropriate Ben* Hay*. They're either too old or have children too old. Perhaps they're living with parents, in which case we're back to square one. So far I haven't found an One-World tree on Ancestry which works, but maybe I can try some more sophisticated searches. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: coo0kie Surnames: Hays Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3514.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The timeframe is definitely right. John Hays had four sons who all married and had issue. The father of John Hays also named John (b. 1704) came to the US with some of the family before his child John did. John (b. 1704) had nine children. I am still trying to sort out details. If you knew the name of Benjamin's father it would be far easier. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have two obituaries that I can't place in this line. One is for Ethel VanScyoc who m. Charles W. VanScyoc. Now I do have a Charles C. in my tree who married Nellie Simpson VanScyoc. Charles W. d. 1975 Who was his father? Then I have an obit for James W. VanScyoc who's mother was Dorothy Dunn VanScyoc and father was the late Arthur K. VanScyoc. I do have an Arthur in my tree who was the son of Charles C. and Nellie Simpson VanScyoc. I have nothing more on him Arthur. Would this Arthur and Arthur K. be the same person? I have several more obits to post when I get these last two answers...Thanks Laura N. Mallett, GRI _www.lauramallett.net_ (http://www.lauramallett.net/) and _www.lauramallett.com_ (http://www.lauramallett.com/) These sites are continually changing Updated for Feb. 2008 _http://www.pa-roots.org/data/list.php?412_ (http://www.pa-roots.org/data/list.php?412) **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dedmod1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3514.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm wondering if your line of Hayses is related to a family of Hayses which connects to my relatives. I have a lot of ancestors who stayed together and intermarried and one of them is my Clark line. They came from England, moved to NJ, then Washington Co., PA and then to central Ohio, primarily Licking and Franklin counties. Anyway, a Sarah J Clark of this line b Oct 1847 OH married a Benjamin B Hays b Aug 1847 OH. His father was a Benjamin Hays b 1814 PA and his mother was Susannah b 1819 OH. The elder Ben is found in the 1860 census in Plain Twp., Franklin Co., OH. Anyway Sarah J Clark descends from my Evans, Clark and French ancestors all of which came from Washington Co., PA. So I'm wondering if Benjamin also came from Washingon, PA and in particular from the family you're discussing. Interestingly if a bit off-topic, Benjamin & Sarah's eldest child, Ida Hays, married a Carl Bates b 1873 from Kansas And my ggrandfather, Kirby Smith Miller, who's from the Evans, Clark, French had a daughter Laura Essie b 1886 who married a Warren Bates. They moved to Kansas and their older child was Carl E Bates b dec 1918. I suppose the two Bates are related, but I have no proof. Dave Dardinger Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

­Looking for parents and siblings of-- ­­Catharine LANAM b. abt 1815 in PA. md. abt 1835 in PA (or OH...?) Henry JOHNS(T)ON of Ireland. Children b. in Cross Creek and Independence. I would so-o-o appreciate any info on anyone connected with these people, my gg grandparents. [I DO have this family in the 1850 Census.] Thanks, Lynda V

Hi, Saw the Utube video about Claysville today. Very nice. Well done. Used to know and visit friends there many years ago. I liked it a lot. Have a great day, Ed Kidwell, Mesa,AZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: coo0kie Surnames: HAYS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3514/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct descendent of John Hays who came to Washington Co from Londonderry Ireland with four sons. He was born abt. 1726 and died in Meadville in 1801. I trace my lineage through his son Robert. I would appreciate any information on the family. Robert Ward Hayes Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Anyone researching this man/family? Vincent died Washington County between 1812 and 1814 and I am interested in learning about the spouses of his children. Also, where was Vincent living before creation of Washington County? TIA Fran

Carol Mounts is sending this message. There were too many recipients when it came to the list so the list would not let it through. I copied the body of her message and forwarded it to the list. Gina Nestor Friends, The folks in Claysville Pa have put together a WONDERFUL presentation on Claysville Pa that includes, history, photos, current events, music and much more. Please try it at URL below and tell your friends. Carol A. Mounts Claysville on YouTubeo?=http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=6dXpS5XVQw4

Mr. and Mrs. G. Kenneth DOWLER of Midway observed their golden wedding anniversary December 18 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford DOWLER, Washington Avenue, Midway. The gathering was hosted by Mrs. Wesley LOFFERT (Marion) of Fort Dix, N. J. and Richard DOWLER of Midway, children of the honor couple. A buffet dinner was served, with a three-tier wedding cake as a feature. A bowl of red roses and white carnations formed the table centerpiece. Mrs. LOFFERT acted as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs. DOWLER was Willa WALKER of Hickory. She and Mr. DOWLER were married December 18, 1933, in Wellsburg, W. Va., by Dr. Edward KRAP, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Verne DOWLER of McDonald. They have resided all their married life in Midway. Mr. DOWLER was employed by Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co., retiring in 1967. He was then custodian of the Robinson Township School until four years ago. They are the parents of a son, Richard of Midway, and a daughter, Mrs. Wesley LOFFERT of Fort Dix, N. J. Present at the gathering were Miss Janice LOFFERT of Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Verne DOWLER of Bethel Park, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ZIEGLER of McDonald, R. D., Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur WALKER of Hickory, Mr. and Mrs. Fred WALKER of Cross Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Jay WALKER of Burgettstown, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BROWN of McDonald, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert DOWLER, Mr. and Mrs. James MCQUILLAN, the Rev. and Mrs. James CRANSTON, Mr. and Mrs. Roy CLARK, Mr. and Mrs. James MCKEAN, Jr., Mrs. Jerry BROCKMAN, Mr. and Mrs. Earl PHILLIS, daughter Judy, and son Joseph, Mrs. Thelma DOUMONT, Mr. and Mrs. Jules V. LEFEBVRE, Miss Rita DOWLER, and Jeffrey DOWLER all of Midway.

FEDEROFF, WOODS, AIVALOTIS, WATSON, KENDALL, MEGONIGLE, COWDEN Frank FEDEROFF, 78, of McDonald, died Monday, December 26, 1983, in his home. A son of the late Peter and Mary BIRULINA FEDEROFF, he was born June 8, 1905, in Shurubovka, Russia. Mr. FEDEROFF had operated a men's clothing store in McDonald and later retired from Pittsburgh National Bank, where he had worked in the maintenance department for 25 years. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Carnegie. On September 1, 1946, he married Julia BALKUNOWA who survives, along with five sons, Theodore FEDEROFF of Ohio, Deacon John FEDEROFF of New Jersey, the Rev. Alexander FEDEROFF of San Diego, Calif., Vladimir FEDEROFF of McDonald, and Joseph FEDEROFF, at home; a daughter, Christine GRAZIER of Washington; three sisters, Pauline ILYANKOFF of Pittsburgh, Eva BAILEY of McDonald, and Helen CANNON; and 10 grandchildren. Two brothers, Andrew and Gregory FEDEROFF, and a granddaughter, Theresa, are deceased. Friends are being received at the Frank J. NATION Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, where services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, followed by Divine Liturgy recited in Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, Carnegie, with the Rev. Michael DRAOVITCH officiating. Burial will be in Holy Virgin cemetery, Green Tree. William G. WOODS, 70, of Washington, died Tuesday, December 20, 1983, in the Washington hospital. A son of John and Mary WHITE WOODS, he was born May 31, 1913, in Hickory. Mr. WOODS was self-employed as a carpenter and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving are four sons, William H. WOODS of Cleveland, Ohio, John G. WOODS of Donora, Jerry L. WOODS and Fred J. WOODS of Washington; six daughters, Lillian M. HULL, Mrs. Glenn W. (Shirley) MATHOT, Mrs. Thomas (Alice) HARTER, Mrs. William H. (Dianne) HUGHES, Mrs. John (Nancy) CHRISTMAN, and Mrs. Carmine (Sandy) LASALVIA, all of Washington; two brothers, James F. WOODS and Howard WOODS of Canonsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Alton (Ruth) MCNAIR and Mrs. Lester (Virginia) STEWART of Burgettstown; 22 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Two brothers, Everett WOODS and Charles Paul WOODS are deceased. Funeral services were held the morning of December 22 in Washington in charge of the Rev. Joseph P. TRUNZO. Burial was in Washington cemetery. Nicholas John AIVALOTIS, 70, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Midway, died Monday, December 19, 1983, in the University Park Convalescent Center, Tampa, Fla. Mr. AIVALOTIS retired in 1978 from a steel fabricating plant in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked in the shipping department. He was a member of the U. S. W. A. He serves in the U. S. Navy in World War II and was stationed on a PT boat in the South Pacific. He was also a member of the V. F. W. and the American Legion in Cleveland. Surviving are his mother, Loretta POWELSON AIVALOTIS of Midway; two sons, David of Englewood, Ohio, and Bryan of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Helen RAYMOR of Manorville, N. Y., Nikki ASTIPALITIS of Wallington, N. J., and Barbara ADAMS of Tampa, Fla.; three brothers, Robert of Midway, Harry of Wheeling, W. Va., and Jack of McDonald; two sisters, Gladys HAMPSON of Burgettstown and Dorothy MCCARTNEY of Carnegie; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held the morning of December 22 in the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, in charge of the Rev. Edward R. DELAIR, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, McDonald. Burial was in Center cemetery, Midway. Mrs. Myrtle J. WATSON, 75, of Jackson, N. J., died Friday, December 23, 1983, in the Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, N. J. A daughter of Vern L. and Lillian BLOOM CROSS, she was born April 24, 1908, in Clearfield County. She had resided in Pittsburgh for 25 years before moving to Jackson 11 years ago. Surviving are her husband, James A. WATSON; three sons, William A. HAAS of Sacramento, Calif., Frank L. HAAS of Charlotte, N. C., and John L. HAAS of Lakewood; four brothers, Leslie, Elmer, and Gerald D. CROSS, all of McDonald, and Scott T. CROSS of Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy CAMPBELL of Carnegie and Mrs. Geraldine BLOOM of New Millport; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mary E. KENDALL, 63, of McDonald, died Wednesday, December 21, 1983, in the Washington hospital. A daughter of Frank and Bertha CLOSE SAWHILL, she was born July 2, 1920, in McDonald. She was employed as a beautician and also worked for a time at Woodville State hospital. In 1941, she married Clarence "Roger" KENDALL, who survives along with three brothers, Edward SAWHILL of Midway, Samuel SAWHILL of Joffre, and Donald SAWHILL of DuBois; and three sisters, Ruth BAIN of Midway, Gertrude MOTTE of Bulger, and Margaret DEHOUX of Azusa, Calif. A brother, Charles and two sisters, Hazel and Mae, are deceased. Funeral services were held last Friday morning in the Frank J. Nation Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald, in charge of the Rev. D. K. LARSEN, pastor of the First U. M. Church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Gaile W. MEGONIGLE, 82, of McDonald, died Monday, December 12, 1983, in the Washington hospital. A son of the late Samuel S. and Jemina MCBRIDE MEGONIGLE, he was born September 13, 1901, in Independence, Iowa. Surviving are his wife, Delilah CAMERON MEGONIGLE; a son, Carl of Philadelphia; three brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren. Graveside services were held the morning of December 17, in charge of the Rev. Robert MCGILL, pastor of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, McDonald. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Funeral arrangements were by the Thomas and Little Funeral Home, McDonald. Thomas Kyle COWDEN, 75, of Arlington, Va., died Sunday, December 18, 1983, in his home. A son of John M. and Nettie MITCHELL COWDEN, he was born June 14, 1908, in Hickory. Before retiring, he served as assistant Secretary of Agriculture under Earl BUTZ. He was the commencement speaker at Hickory High School in 1959, before the school became part of the Fort Cherry School District. His wife, Clara WILLIAMS COWDEN, survives, along with a son, Dr. John COWDEN of Bloomington, Mich.; a daughter, Jean COWDEN of Madison, Wisc.; a brother, Joseph M. COWDEN of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Margaret SNOOK of Manhasset, N. Y.; seven grandchildren. A brother, John R. COWDEN, and a sister Martha HARRIS, died in 1982. Services were held December 21 in Arlington, Va. Interment took place last Friday morning in Centralia, Ill.

My Deichler family lived in Midway, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Following is an e-mail message that I received from a Dr. Heinen in Germany. Marie (Deichler) Pearce Hallo, James, today I received from France the document of the marriage of your grandparents Joseph Deichler and Marguerite Spingler. They married the 14th december of 1875 at Forbach (Alsace), at nine o'clock in the morning. Joseph Deichler was born the 25th february of 1852 at Lisdorf, Marguerite was born the 28th february of 1859 at Klein-Kosel (? I cannot read it exactly). The young couple lived in Saint-Charles (Alsace). The parents of Joseph were Joseph Deichler (52 years old) and his wife Katharina Dini (?), dead since 3rd of december of 1859. Father Joseph and son Joseph worked in a carbon-mine. The parents of Marguerite were Karl (Xavier?) Spingler, dead since 1st july of 1856 and his wife (two names which I cannot read, and the third name: Katharina) Schoeffer, 39 years old. Present were four testigos: the uncle Anton Singler and three friends.

A two-car crash shortly after noon on Wednesday, December 21, in Robinson Township claimed the lives of both drivers. Coroner Farrell JACKSON pronounced both men--Concezio P. CERCONE of Follansbee, W. Va., and Donald E. NIXON of Murrysville--dead at the scene, about a mile east of the Bavington exit on Route 22. According to JACKSON, CERCONE was traveling east and lost control of his care on the icy road and crossed the medial strip and struck NIXON's car which was westbound. Both men suffered extensive injuries.

BONI, TOURNAY, RICHARDS, LEWIS, MORRISON Mrs. Elvira BONI, 93, formerly of Burgettstown, died Tuesday, December 13, 1983, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BEZUSKO in Hickory, where she had resided the past seven years. Mrs. BONI, who was born September 6, 1890, in Supino, Italy, was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Burgettstown. Surviving are a son, George BONI, of Slidell, La., three daughters, Jean SPADA, Mary BONI, and Vera BEZUSKO, all of Hickory; 20 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Her husband, Fred BONI, three sons, Jules, Geno, and Aldino BONI, and tow daughters, Lillian DREMSEK and Della DEBRAKELER, are deceased. Mass of Christian burial was held last Friday morning in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Burgettstown. Burial was in the church cemetery. Norman G. TOURNAY, 80, of Gladden Heights, McDonald, died Tuesday, December 13, 1983, in the Canonsburg hospital. A son of Gustave and Mamie CHARLIER TOURNAY, he was born December 31, 1902, in McDonald. Mr. TOURNAY was a retired engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church, McDonald, and of the Komoko Club, McDonald. Surviving are five sons, Donald TOURNAY of Midway, Norman TOURNAY of Canonsburg, Howard J. TOURNAY of Weirton, W. Va., Edward S. TOURNAY of ROCHESTER, and Robert C. TOURNAY of Hagerstown, Md.; six daughters, Jeanne MAINWARING of Washington, D. C., Norma BUCK of Sturgeon, Joyce FAY of Denville, N. J., Helen WEAVER of McDonald, Bonnie CORRICK of Claysville, and Denise PFEIFFER of Harbey, La.; a sister, Naomi LONGSTRETH of McDonald; a brother, George of Hawthorne, Nev.; two half-brothers, Wayne of McDonald and Daniel of Weirton, W. Va., a step-sister, Wilma CARNAHAN of Weirton, W. Va.; 25 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. His wife, Louise HARTZELL TOURNAY, died in 1982. A brother, Charles, and two half-brothers, Howard and Gustava, (sic) are deceased. Funeral services were held last Friday morning in the Independent Bible Presbyterian church, McDonald, in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Robert MCGILL. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Frank J. NATION Funeral Home, Inc., McDonald. Mrs. Caroline RICHARDS, 86, of Midway, died Saturday, December 17, 1983, in the Sewickley Valley hospital. A daughter of Casper and Mary KARCH KEHM, she was born July 23, 1897, in Carnegie. She was married to the late James RICHARDS. Mrs. RICHARDS belonged to Center U. P. Church, Midway. Surviving are a daughter, Martha Ann CARTIER of Coraopolis; a brother, Casper KEHM of Heidelberg, four sisters, Margaret NOBLE of Altoona, Mary PARKINSON of Steubenville, Ohio, Alice STOLMYER of Weirton, W. Va., and Minnie CARLOCK of Florida; three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Thomas and Little funeral home, Midway, in charge of the Rev. James CRANSTON. Burial was in Raccoon cemetery, Candor. Mrs. Lula Belle LEWIS, 81, of Wilson Avenue, Cecil, died Friday, December 15, 1983, in the Canonsburg hospital. A daughter of Wesley and Ada ADELL LYNCH, she was born August 21, 1902, in Clay County, Ala. She had been a resident of Cecil for 34 years. Surviving are two daughters, Freda Mae RUSSELL of Louisville, Ky., and Ollie SPEIGHTS of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Charles R. LACKS, Sr., and Henry Thomas LACKS of Canonsburg; a sister, Juanita LYNCH of Canton, Ohio; 27 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Richard LEWIS, died January 14, 1978. Mrs. Cassie KELLY MORRISON, 87, of Liberty, S. C., a native of Midway, died Saturday, December 17, 1983, in Alta Vista Nursing Center, Easley, S. C. A daughter of Thomas and Nancy Jane MCMILLAN KELLY, she was born March 4, 1896, in Midway. Mrs. MORRISON was a member of the Hickory U. P. Church. Surviving is one sister, Miss Mabel KELLY of Liberty, S. C. Her husband, John McCowan MORRISON, is deceased. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning in the Hickory U. P. cemetery, Hickory, with the Rev. Harvey JOHNSON officiating.

Death Claims Doug KOTAR Douglas Allen (Moe) KOTAR, 32, the Muse native who starred in football at Canon-McMillan High School, and went on to star as a running back for the New York Giants in the National Professional Football League, died of an inoperable malignant brain tumor Friday, December 16, 1983, in the Montefiore hospital, Pittsburgh. A son of Rachel MARLETT KOTAR, and the late Anton J. KOTAR, he was born June 11, 1951, in Muse. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. On July 22, 1972, he married Donna CAROSONE, who survives. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Douglas, Jr., and a daughter, Christine, at home; a sister, Delores, the wife of Paul HARRINGTON of Burgettstown; and two brothers, Anton (Mole) KOTAR III of Sturgeon, and Richard KOTAR of Muse. Funeral services were held Monday morning in Canonsburg in charge of the Rev. W. Robert CALDWELL, pastor of the Venice U. P. Church. Burial was in Forest Lawn Gardens cemetery.