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ACE, DORIS E. —Doris E. Ace, 74, of Sligo, died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Snyder Memorial Nursing Home in Marienville. Born Dec. 20, 1928, she was the granddaughter of and was raised by the late Frank and Kathleen Ace of Sligo. Interment was in Sligo Cemetery.

ACE, JAMES PARKINS — James P. Ace 72, of Harvey Road, Foxburg, died at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2006 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Ace was born Aug. 27, 1933 in New Castle. He was taken from an orphanage when he was 3 days old and raised in the home of Frank and Kathleen Ace of Sligo. Mr. Ace was a 1952 graduate of Sligo High School and also was a graduate of Clarion University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He spent three years as a technical writer for McGraw-Edison in Pittsburgh. Mr. Ace taught English for many years, first at Clarion Limestone High School and then at Keystone High School and retired from teaching in 1993. During his teaching career, he coached baseball, basketball and golf. He and his wife owned and operated an insurance office for a number of years. He enjoyed classical music and Italian opera. He was a past president and member of the Foxburg Country Club for many years. Mr. Ace attended the Park Hill First Church of God in West Freedom. He was married Sept. 19, 1953, to the former Winona Grant, who survives. Survivors also include a daughter, Connie Williams and her husband, Pat, of Hagerstown, Md.; two sons, Ted Ace of Knox, and Steve Ace and his wife, Lisa, of Mars; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Julia Dischler and her husband, Stephen; three step-brothers in-law, Robert Stewart and his wife, Yvonne, James Stewart and his wife, Elaine, and Gordon Stewart and his wife, Dee; and two step-sisters in-law, Patricia Stewart and Polly Ondrako and her husband, Jim; as well as a number of others who, like Mr. Ace, were raised in the Ace household. He was preceded in death by Frank and Kathleen Ace; his wife's parents, James and Anna Mae Grant and Dale and Emma Stewart; three brothers-in-law, James Grant Jr., Harold Grant and LaVerne Grant; one sister-in-law, Mrs. William (Doris) Craig; one step brother-in-law, Roger Stewart; and a granddaughter, Christina Williams. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 802 Grove Street, St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Lonny D. Wolford and the Rev. Corona Say, church pastors officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Source: Derrick, Jan. 21, 2006.

ADAMS, HELEN O. (YODER)— Helen O. Adams, 94, of Maple Street, Hawthorn, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born Dec. 25, 1912, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of William and Ida Smith Yoder. Mrs. Adams had worked as a cook at the Hawthorn Elementary School. She was a member of the Hawthorn Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Adams loved to bake and sew and enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married May 22, 1929, to Lawrence Adams, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Robert Adams and wife, Della, of New Bethlehem and Joanne Imhof and husband, George, of Arnold, Md.; seven grandchildren, Darla Hinderliter, Kent Adams, Brenda Adams, Kevin Adams, Linda Wright, Greg Imhof and Roger Imhof; and 12 great-grandchildren, Jake Hinderliter, Luke Hinderliter, Amber Adams, Lauren Adams, Paige Adams, Dustin Adams, Robert Adams, Wendy Adams, Cristy Miller, Jeff Miller, Lindsey Imhof and Jesse Imhof. She also is survived by a brother, Ray Yoder of Fairmont, W.Va.; and two sisters, Marietta Smith of Knox and Joyce Bish and husband, Darl, of California. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Hartsfield officiating. Interment will be in Churchville Cemetery, Monroe Township, Clarion County. Source: Derrick 3/12/2007

AITES, JASON ALLEN—Jason Allen Aites, 22, of Rimersburg RD 1, died Friday evening, July 30, 1999, as the result of injuries sustained in a one car accident in Toby Township, Clarion County. Born April 29, 1977, in Clarion, he was a son of Junior L. and Jane M. SAYLOR Aites of Rimersburg RD 1. He was a 1996 granduate of Union School District where he was a lineman on the football team, wearing jersey No. 55. He then attended DeVRY Technical Institute in Columbus, Ohio, majoring in electronics, and was on the dean's list there. Mr. Aites currently was employed at Universal Forest Products in Parker. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Huey. Mr. Aites enjoyed camping, music and deer hunting. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are three brothers and their companions, Jeffrey L. Aites and Kimberly Daugherty of Bookville, Scott W. Aites and Mary Beth Thomas of Shippenville and Michael J. Aites and Polly Strohmeyer of Claion; two nieces, Brayanna Aites of Clarion and Natasha Aites of Brookville; and two nephews, Alex Aites of Clarion and Travis Aites of Brookville. He also is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Evely Aites of Rimbersburg RD 1; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Aites in 1980; his maternal grandfather, John Saylor in 1976; and his maternal grandmother, Clara Saylor in 1994. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. W.J. Sedwick, retired Church of God of Prophesy minister, and the Rev. Barry A. Markle, pastor of the Sandy Hollow Community Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cherry Run U.P. Church or to the Huey Church of God of Prophesy.

ALEXANDER, ELIPHUS B. -- Found Dead. Curllsville, Nov., 30, [18]98. On Tuesday of this week about one o'clock p.m. Mr. J.B. Gwinn of near town found E.B. Alexander of Currsville [Curllsville], Pa. lying on his face at a straw stack at the rear of his (Guinn's) barn, dead. Mr. Gwinn, at about 11 a.m. had helped him back his team and wagon to the stack, where he intended loading some straw. Mr. Gwinn then left him and went away, and on coming back about two hours later, was surprised to see the team still there; he went to see the cause, and found him as stated and on examining found that life had fled. Mr. Gwinn gave the alarm and soon the neighbors were at the scene. It was thought necessary by those present to hold an inquest, and in the absence of the coroner, Esq. Wiser summoned a jury and a verdict was rendered, after an examination by Dr. Woods, that the deceased came to his death from natural causes, that of heart failure. Deceased was nearly sixty years of age and leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter, all grown up. He was a member of the M.E. Church for a number of years, a member of the G.A.R. at Sligo, and of the O.U.A.M. at Sligo, was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed by the entire neighborhood which he resided. Interment in the M.E. Cemetery at Curllsville. Clarion Journal, Dec. 1, 1898

ALEXANDER, RICHARD — CLARION — A young Clarion County soldier has died of injuries received when struck by a military vehicle in South Vietnam. Mr. and Mrs. Pressley R. Alexander of Clarion RD 1 received word late Monday of the death September 11 of their son, Army Sp/4 Richard Alexander, 20. Alexander's chest and abdomen had been crushed when he was struck by the vehicle August 30. He also had received fractured ribs, and the right lobe of his liver had been crushed. A telegram received by his parents stated that the young man died as a "result of the injuries previously reported to you." He had been listed as critical at a Vietnam hospital. Representatives of the Army told the Alexander’s yesterday that they likely will not receive any information about arrival of the body in the U. S. until at least Saturday. The body is expected to be flown into Chess Lamberton Airport at Franklin. Alexander, a 1968 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School, entered the military in May of last year. After completing basic training at Fort Jackson, S. C., he served a six-month tour of duty in Germany. He spent a 45-day leave at home and then was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash., and from there, to Vietnam. He had been in the war-torn Asian republic about six weeks when he was injured. Alexander, during his hospitalization, had been on a respirator and an artificial kidney machine was being used daily. Born August 9, 1950, in Clarion, he was a son of Presley and Mary Glinkerman Alexander. He graduated in 1968 from Clarion-Limestone High School in Strattanville and worked for a year at Owens-Illinois Glass Co. at Brockport, N. Y., before entering the service. Surviving, along with his parents, are three brothers, Boyd, David and John at home; a sister, Brenda at home and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Glinkerman of Summerville. A sister, Catherine Jane, died in 1966. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion will be in charge of funeral arrangements, to be announced pending the arrival of the body from overseas. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Wednesday, Dec 16, 1970. Pg 17

ALTMAN, CARRIE PEARL (MYERS) — SLIGO — Mrs. Carrie Pearl Altman, 72, of Sligo RD 1 died November 12 in the Brookville Hospital. She was born January 26, 1890, in Piney Township, Clarion County, daughter of Miles T. and Mertie McDowell Myers. Mrs. Altman was married to Marvin Altman on September 8, 1917. He survives. She was an active member of the Mt. Joy Methodist Church and a member of the WSCS of her church. Her survivors include one son, Charles Altman of Sligo RD 1, her mother, Mrs. Mertie Myers, of Sligo RD 1, and the following brothers and sisters; George Myers and Mrs. Lena Over, both of Sligo RD 1, Mrs. Helen Dixon of Sligo RD 2, Glade Myers of Petrolia, and Mrs. Amy Mclntyre of Oil City. Seven grandchildren also survive. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hawk Funeral Home at Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Rev. Sheldon Shaffer, pastor of the Mt. Joy Church and Rev. A. J. Kenwick of East Brady, officiating. Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery, Sligo. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Wednesday, November 14, 1962. Pg 24 Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

ALTMAN, CHARLES LEROY — NPArticle: Stray Bullet Hits Boy, 15, While Hunting. KNOX - Charles Altman, Jr., 15-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Altman of Sligo RD2, was shot by a stray bullet through the calf of the leg while hunting on Monday. He was taken to the Clarion Hospital where x-rays showed that there were no bones damaged. He is presently out of school using crutches to get about and is under the care of Dr. Lawrence Corbett of Shippenville. The accident occurred while a number of hunters were chasing and shooting a buck in the thick brush near the Altman Saw Mill. 12/4/1964 Oil City Derrick

ALTMAN, CHARLES THOMPSON -- Charles Thompson "Charlie" Altman, 79, of Canoe Ripple Road, Sligo, died suddenly of natural causes Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at his residence. Born March 9, 1922, in Sligo, he was a son of Marvin H. and Carrie Myers Altman. He was a 1942 graduate of Sligo High School. Mr. Altman served with the U.S. Navy as a gunner's mate third class from 1942 until 1946. He was the recipient of the Victory Medal for his participation in a number of engagements. He was employed with his father in the Altman Lumber Co. and then retired from Crawford Furniture of New Bethlehem. Mr. Altman was a member of the Clarion County Rod & Gun Club of Knox. He attended Callensburg Church of God. Mr. Altman enjoyed gardening, tinkering, hunting and fishing. He was married in Knox to the former Martha Louise Claypool, who died June 22, 1969. Surviving are five sons, Miles F. Altman and his wife, Patti J., of Shippenville, David A. Altman and his wife, Renee, of Knox, William M. Altman of Baltimore, Md., Derek R. Altman and his wife, Amanda, of St. Petersburg, and Mark K. Altman and his wife, Beverly, of Sligo; one daughter, Sheryl D. Donaldson of Sligo; 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Altman was preceded in death by a son, Charles L. Altman, November 1978; a granddaughter, Sarah Marie Altman, Sept. 28, 1981; one great-grandson, Camaron D. Coffey, Nov. 15, 1997; and a brother, Henry Altman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Korona A. Say, a Church of God minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Sligo, with military honors accorded by the ceremonial squad of the Rimersburg American Legion and VFW.

ALTMAN, MARTHA LOUISE (CLAYPOOL) — Funeral Set Wednesday For Auto Victim -- SLIGO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hawk Funeral Home at Sligo for Mrs. Martha Louise Altman, 40, of Sligo RD2. She died Sunday in Clarion Hospital of injuries following a one-car accident early Saturday on Route 322, east of Shippenville. Mrs. Altman, wife of Charles Thompson Altman, was a passenger in a car driven by Edward Charles Schimp, 34, of Shippenville. Rev. Wayne Welston, pastor of the Church of God in Callensburg, will officiate. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Sligo. Mrs. Altman was born September 20, 1928, at Ford City, Armstrong County, a daughter of Ralph F. and Jennie C. Call Claypool of Knox RD2. She and Charles Thompson Altman were married August 20, 1948. He survives. Mrs. Altman was a member of the Knox United Methodist Church. Surviving along with her husband, Charles T. Atlman and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Claypool of Knox RD2, are seven children, Charles Altman of Shippenville, Miles, David, William, Derek, Mark and Sheryl Diane Altman at home; six sisters, Mrs. Ronald (Georgia) Holes of Twin Lakes, Wis., Mrs. Richard (Wanda June) Copeland of Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Ray (Judith) Strotman of Fort Devens, Mass., Mrs. Wayne (Lila) Culp, Mrs. William (Betty) Beck and Edith Claypool of Knox; three brothers, Ralph Claypool Jr. of Fryburg, Daryl Claypool with the U.S. Army in Germany and Leslie J. Claypool of Knox. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Source: Tuesday, June 24, 1969 Oil City Derrick.

ALTMAN, MARVIN HENRY —M. Altman, Sligo RD, Dies at 77. SLIGO - Marvin Henry Altman, 77, of Sligo RD2, a native of Clarion County, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in Brookville Hospital. Born May 5, 1892, in Beaver Township, he was a son of Charles B. and Clara Knight Altman. He was married September 8, 1917, to the former Carrie Pearl Myers, and she preceded him in death November 12, 1962. Mr. Altman was a member of Mt. Joy United Methodist Church and Sligo IOOF Lodge No. 3*7. Surviving are a son, Charles T. Altman of Sligo RD1; six sisters, Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Neely of Knox, Mrs. Ira (Myrtie) Burns of Knox RD, Mrs. Walt (Bernice) Elder of Kane, Mrs. Harry (Daisy) Beals of Bakerstown, Mrs. Lester (Aida) Hook of Burgettstown and Mrs. Albert (Melda) Wile of Franklin; four brothers, Alvin of Knox, Rube of Knox RD, Morris of Clarington and George Altman of Kingsville, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. A son, Melvin L. Altman, two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Rev. Wayne Weldon, pastor of Callensburg Church of God, will officiate. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Sligo. Oil City Derrick—Friday, January 30, 1970.

ALTMAN, REUBEN MELVIN —R. Altman Dies at 69 Thursday - KNOX - Reuben M. Altman, 59, of Sligo RD2, died Wednesday evening in the Franklin Hospital following a heart attack. Born on May 24, 1901, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Charles B. and Clara (Knight) Altman. He lived in the Knox-Sligo area as a farmer his entire life. He also was a road supervisor of Beaver Township for a number of years. A member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Knox RD, he was an ardent supporter of community and church affairs. On August 18, 1921, he married the former Vira Hook who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Burchfield of Shippenville RD1, Lawrence Altman of Shippenville RD1, Mrs. Chalmer (Christine) Snyder Knox RD2, Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) Miller of Strattanville, Reuben Altman, Jr., of Wycliff, Ohio, Richard Altman of Fairborn, Ohio, Mrs. Duane (Marlys) Myers of St. Petersburg, Mrs. Wayne (Faye) Rex of Oakland, N.J., William Altman of Alburquerque, N.M., Mrs. William (Delores) Krost of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Daryl Altman of Knox RD1; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. bertha Neely of Knox, Mrs. Merlie Burns of Knox RD2, Mrs. Daisy Beals of Gibsonia, Alvin Altman of Knox, Mrs. Melda Wile of Franklin, Mrs. Bernice Elder of Kane, Maurice Altman of Clarington, Ohio, and George Altman of Clarington, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Ada Hook, sister, and Marvin Altman brother, both died in 1970. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. today in the Roy P. Stuart Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. Lewis R. Fox, pastor of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Paul Union Cemetery. 7/10/1970 Oil City Derrick

ANDERSON, ADAM

ANDERSON, AVERY WILLIAM

ANDERSON, CATHERINE A. (MARTIN)

ANDERSON, ELIZABETH (ARMSTRONG)

ANDERSON, EMMA MARIE (WHYTE RHEA)

ANDERSON, GEORGE W. — George W. Anderson in his 68th year, died at his home in Pinoak, a short distance south of Oil City, Thursday morning, August 13th. He had been ailing since last December but his condition was not considered critical. Thursday morning when his daughter went to his room he was breathing heavily and there were other conditions that alarmed her. She called the family physician, Dr. Hadley, but the patient was dead before he could reach the home. Heart disease is ascribed. The deceased was born at old Pike Furnace in Clarion County, March 26, 1847, his home being in this county until 28 years ago when he went to Pinoak to manage the fruit farm of J.J. Fisher. He was a man of notable industry, a splendid citizen, member of Grace M.E. Church, Oil City, and of Alpine Tent, Knights of the Maccabees, of Seneca, Pa. His wife died seven years ago leaving the following children, all of whom survive the father: William Anderson, Franklin, Pa.; James Anderson, Los Angeles, Cal.; Ralph Anderson, Oil City; Cyrus Anderson, Miss Margaret Anderson and Mrs. Mary Griffith, all making their home with their father. He leaves these brothers and sisters: John Anderson, Cygnet, O.; James Anderson, Warren, O.; Grant Anderson [correction: Ulysses "Grant"]; Link [correction: Lincoln Linmore], Cal.; William Anderson, Rimersburg, Pa.; Mrs. William Houston, Vandergrift, Pa.; Robert Anderson, Missoula, Mont.; Mrs. Maria Prather [correction: Pritner], Curllsville. Source: Clarion Democrat, 8/20/1914. Note: Son of James Anderson of Curllsville. Submitted by Pamela Myers-Grewell.

ANDERSON, ISAAC

ANDERSON, JOSEPH HINDMAN

ANDERSON, JOSIAH

ANDERSON, JOSIAH HOMER

ANDERSON, MARGARET (COOPER) — KNOX -. Mrs. Mary N. Anderson, 09, of Mendenhall Ave., died at 1:30 p. m. yesterday in the Grandview Convalescent Home in Clarion following an extended illness. Born January 20, 1907, in Callensburg, she was a daughter of William E. and Nancy Elliott Cooper. She was married September 5, 1927, to Avery William Anderson, who survives. Also surviving are: a sister, Mrs. Margaret Craig of Sligo and three nephews, James Craig of Butler, Keith Craig of Kittanning, and Hunter Craig of Clarion. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Edenburg Presbyterian Church in Knox. The Women's Association of the church and the Martha Circle of the church. She was a graduate of Clarion Stale College and taught in the Rimersburg schools previous to her marriage. Removal was made to the William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox where friends will be received after 7 n. m. today. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Cecil Robert Taylor, pastor of the Edenburg Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. Source: The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Wednesday, September 20, 1967. pg. 27, via Paul Kifer.

ANDERSON, MATILDA JANE (DOLBY) - One of the oldest and most highly respected ladies of Akron, Ohio, died at the home of her son, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18, 1911, after an illness extending over ten months. During her last sickness her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Fleming, of Clarion, remained with her for seven weeks ministering to her. The deceased was born in Chester county August 18, 1834, and was the daughter of Abram and Rachel Dolby. She was married to M. D. Anderson on September 18, 1860, who departed this life 23 years ago. She leaves the following children to mourn their loss, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Fleming, Clarion; Mrs. C. F. Craig, Sligo; E. L. Anderson, Akron, Ohio; and E. B. Andersons, Akron, Ohio. All of whom had the consolation of being present at the funeral which was held in Sligo, Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J. M Felt. The sons and daughters desire to return thanks to all who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our beloved mother. November 30, 1911 Clarion Democrat.

ANDERSON, MOSES D.

ANDERSON, OSMER

ANDERSON, WILLIAM

ANTHONY, EFFIE MAY (BUZARD) — Effie Mae Anthony, 85, formerly of Lawsonham Street, Rimersburg, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, where she had been a resident for the past two-and-a-half years. Born Dec. 18, 1918, in Pinoak, Madison Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie Mortimer Buzard. Mrs. Anthony attended school at Pinoak and Lawsonham. She was employed in the selecting department at Owens Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion for 13 years before retiring in 1981. She was a lifelong member of the Lawsonham United Methodist Church and the W.S.C.S. class of the church. She was also a member of the Lawsonham United Methodist quilters group. She was married Feb. 26, 1938, in Cumberland, Md., to Clayton Robert Anthony, who preceded her in death April 13, 1967. Surviving are two sons, Rudy Wayne Anthony and his wife, Linda, and Roger Clayton Anthony, all of Rimersburg; a son-in-law, Donald R. Kough of Rural Valley; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Lynn T. Buzard, Clark G. Buzard, Burt B. Buzard, Howard H. Buzard and Sherman S. Buzard; two sisters, Lida Lenore Buzard and Velma Beatrice Montgomery; and a daughter, Edith Ellen Kough on Nov. 30, 1997, in addition to her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Lawsonham United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. James M. Eaton, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawsonham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Lawsonham United Methodist Church in care of Sue Mohney, RD 2, Templeton, 16259.

ARDERY, MARY

ARDERY, ROBERT

ARMGAGOST, FRANK — CLARION - Frank Armagost, 66, of Clarion RD2, formerly of Madera died Nov. 11, at his home. Born Sept 9, 1907 in Clarion County, he was the son of Joseph S. and Alice (Crooks) Armagost. He was married to the former Alda Elizabeth Wampler, who preceded him in death in 1958. He was married in 1964 to Pearl Edith Elder, who survives. Mr. Armagost was a member of the Curllsville United Methodist Church. He was a retired coal miner. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Robert (Sue) Himes of Brookville; Mrs. Rodney (Mary Alice) Smith of South Caroline; Emma Fay Armagost of Charlotte, Mich.; Mrs. Harry (Elizabeth Ann) Millford and Phyllis Jean Armagost of Greenville; three sons, Roy Lee of Parker; John R. of Bruin and Joseph S. of Newport News, Va.; seven step-children, Leonard W. and Donald Elder of Clarion; Mrs. Harry (Lillie) Stoval of California; Mrs. Alfred (Dorothy) Slatt of Chicago, Ill.; Richard Elder of Union City; Mrs. Martin (Ruth) Erickson of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Skinner of Chantney, Ill. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Shoffstall of Brookville, and two brothers, John Armagost of Corsica and Robert Armagost of Hawthorn. Funeral were held Nov. 14 at Clarion. Interment followed in the Ashbury Cemetery. 11/20/1973 Clearfield Progress

ARMAGOST, SUSANNAH (HEPLER) — Mrs. Susannah Armagost, widow of the late Thomas Armagost of Squirrel Hill, this county, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. G. B. Woods, Curllsville, Pa., last Sunday evening Jan. 8, 1905 at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Armagost had not been well for some time, and recently gangrene attacked one of her feet, and so rapidly did it spread that the consulting physicians Drs. Woods of Curllsville, and Miller of Sligo, decided that the only chance to save her life was to amputate the diseased limb above the knee. This was done accordingly, the patient standing the operation heroically. But her system not being overly strong, other complications set in, and she passed away as above stated. Deceased was well known in this section and was a most lovable old lady. She was the mother of 13 children, 11 of whom survive; viz., Mrs. Mary Doverspike, Kansas; Mrs. Mattie Laughlin, Pittsburg; Mrs. Aggie Rechard, DuBois; Mrs. Philip Fox, Curllsville; Mrs. Dr. C. S. Mohney, Callensburg; W. M. Armagost, Rimersburg; Mrs. Dr. G. B. Woods, Curllsville; Mrs. Dr. A. M. Mohney, Rimersburg; Mrs. Alice Krotzer, Leatherwood; Mrs. J. B. Slaughenhopt, Washington, and H. S. Armagost, New Bethlehem. Her husband preceded her to the spirit world 8 years ago. Mrs. Armagost was in the 76 year of her age at the time of her death. She was a consistent member of the German Reformed church at Squirrel Hill for many years, and the funeral services were conducted there yesterday (Wednesday) by her pastor, Rev. Waugaman of Rimersburg, after which the body was laid tenderly to rest beside her husband in the Reformed cemetery. The sorrowing children have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Note: She was the daughter of Jacob and Susannah Hamm Hepler, born October 18, 1827. Source: Linda Walls

ARMSTRONG, ALEXANDER

ARMSTRONG, ANGELINA (CORE)

ARMSTRONG, Dr. WILLIAM J. — Dr. W.J. Armstrong Dead — Kane Republican, 13th inst: The sudden death of Dr. William J. Armstrong, one of Kane's oldest and best known physicians, occurred at his home, 150 Greeves street, this morning at about 7:30 o'clock. He had suffered from heart ailment for the past four years, and during the past few months he failed very rapidly, although he was able to continue his practice. He was around yesterday as usual, and when he left his office in the Temple Pharmacy, last evening, shortly before 9 o'clock, he stated to J.H. Gillis that he had not felt as well in a long time. He went to his home and shortly after his arrival there retired for the night. He evidently slept well during the night, and while his wife did not go to his room upon arising, as she usually does, she heard him up and around after she had gone downstairs to prepare him an eggnog, which he had been in the habit of taking as a stimulant before arising. When she entered the room a few minutes later, she found her husband lying in bed, unconscious, and apparently in a dying condition. She summoned Dr. Baker by phone, but before he could arrive at the home the well known physician had passed peacefully away. William J. Armstrong was 61 years of age and was born at Clarington, Forest County and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong. He received his education at Allegany College, Meadville, and later graduated in medicine from Bellevue college, New York, in 1883. He first practiced medicine at Sligo, Clarion county, for about two years, and then came to Kane in the fall of 1885, where he has since resided. Aside from his professional life he took great interest in municipal affairs, and was always ready to assist in any project that would prove beneficial to the city. He was at one time a member of the school board. He was a devoted member of the First Methodist Episcopal church and since his residence here two edifices have been erected, which he primarily assisted in financing, and at the same time acting as one of the building committee. He was a member of Kane lodge, No. 566, F. & A.M., under whose direction the funeral will probably be held, announcement of which will be made later. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son; namely, Mrs. Bruce Wright of Manila, Philippine Islands; Miss Minnie, of Philadelphia, and Miss Clare, and William of this city, all of whom were away at the time of their father's death. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. C.C. Baker, of Eire and Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson, of Tylersburg. McKean Democrat, Smethport, McKean Co., Pa. May 20, 1915.

ARNER, BESSIE MAE (DIXON) — Mrs. Bessie Mae Arner, 91, died at 1;45 am Tuesday in her home on Sixth Avenue in Clarion. Born in Piney Township, Clarion County, in September 11, 1865, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Lavina Over Dixon. She was married on April 26, 1887, to J. Emery Arner who preceded her in death in 1934. Mrs. Arner was a member of the First Methodist Church of Clarion, the WSCS and the Truth Seeks Bible Class of that church and was a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No. 267 of Clarion. Mrs. Arner was the mother of Burgess J. J. Arner of Clarion. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Moore and Mrs. Margaret Lewis of Clarion, Mrs. Ruth Linn of Mt. Lebanon and Mrs. Wilma J. Mortland of Modesto, Calif., and one son, James J. Arner of Clarion. Two sisters, Mrs. Jane Faloon of Clarion and Mrs. O. E. Barto of Sligo RD, Two brothers, Be. E. Dixon of Sligo RD and G. E. Dixon of Sharon, 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive. The body was removed to the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Wednesday, April 17, 1957. Pg 16 Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

ARTZ, FRED

AUTNER, CALVIN — We are called upon to announce two deaths in the vicinity of Curllsville this week from the dread destroyer consumption. Calvin Autner died at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning, aged about 49 years. The deceased leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral was held this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Interment in Curllsville cemetery. Yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. T.J. Lee of the same disease. She leaves a husband and four children. The funeral will occur at Curllsville tomorrow at 10 o'clock a.m. - Clarion Jacksonian 1/27/1898

AUTNER, JOHN

AUTNER, SARAH —Mrs. John Autner of Curllsville, aged 72 years, died at her home last Monday evening from the infirmities of old age. She was born in Bellefonte, Pa., and came to Clarion 50 years ago. She was one of the best known and most respected residents of that section and the announcement of her death will be sad news to a large number of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Autner leaves 3 children: William at home; Mrs. W.B. Reynolds, and Mrs. John T. Snyder, both of Vandergrift, Pa., besides the following grandchildren, all of Franklin; Mrs. F.H. Chapman and John, Fred, Calvin, Carl, Chester and Miss Evelyn Autner. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, the pastor of the baptist church to which the deceased belonged, conducting the services. Source: Clarion Democrat, June 7, 1906.