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CALDWELL, DOROTHY H. (CONFER) -- Dorothy H. Caldwell, 85, died Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, Erie. Born Feb. 24, 1923, in Sligo, she was a daughter of the late Wilbert and Minnie Reese Confer. Mrs. Caldwell lived in Summerfield, Fla., from 1978 to 1998. She enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels and loved dogs. She was married to John Caldwell, who preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are three sons, Ronald Caldwell and wife, Estelle, of Girard, Bert Caldwell and wife, Verna, of Oil City and Richard Caldwell of Chambersburg; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Melvin Confer and wife, Liz, of Fertigs; and two sisters, Mary Bosley of Rimersburg and Violet O'Neil and husband, Ronald, of Fertigs. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Myrtle Uhlott, Ethel Ausel, Anna Mae Halter and Florence Hartzell; and one brother, Wilbert Confer. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bole officiating. Interment will be in Fertigs Cemetery. Source: Derrick
CALDWELL, HENRY BISHOP — CLARION - Henry Bishop Caldwell , 75, of Liberty Street, Franklin, former Clarion resident and a retired contractor, died at 3:25 a.m. Friday in Franklin Hospital, where he had been a patient for about four weeks. Born November 14, 1897, in Hayesville, Macon County, N.C., he was a son of Matthew Clark and Elizabeth Garrison Caldwell. He was married July 20, 1920, to the former Margaret Showers, who resides in Clarion. He had been in the lumber business for many years in North Carolina, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Mr. Caldwell as a former member of the Presbyterian Church in Marion, N. C. Surviving are three sons, Harry B. Caldwell, Jr., Melvin G. and J. Emerson Caldwell of Clarion; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Walter and Edward Caldwell of Washington, D. C., John Caldwell of Winchester, Va., and Mathew Caldwell of Arlington, Va.;, three sisters, Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Showers of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Jones of Charleroi and Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Mayo of Annandale, Va. His parents and three sisters are deceased. Friends may call at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. William Kemp, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and Rev. Thomas Hartle of St. Patrick Church in Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, Feb 17, 1973. Pg 10
CALDWELL, MARGARET S. — CLARION - Mrs. Margaret S. Caldwell, 76, of 1281 E. Main St., widow of Harry B. Caldwell, died at 6 am Sunday in Clarion Hospital. She was born January 29, 1901, in Clarion Township, Clarion County, a daughter of Melvin Grant and Iva Nora Curll Showers. She was married in 1920 to Harry B. Caldwell, who died in 1973. Mrs. Caldwell owned and operated the Caldwell Tourist Home in Clarion. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. She was a past vice chairman of the Clarion County Democrat Committee, past president of the Clarion County Democratic Women's Club, Americanisms chairman for 15 years of the American Legion Auxiliary in Clarion, which she had served as president for three terms in past years. She also was a member and past president of the Parley American Legion Jefferson and Clarion Council. Surviving are three sons, Harry B. Caldwell Jr. of Harrisburg, Melvin G and James Emerson Caldwell of Clarion; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert H. (Doc) Showers of Clarion. Deceased besides her husband are her parents and three brothers. Friends may call after 7 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. William Kemp, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be In the New Rehoboth Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Oct 3, 1977. Pg. 24
CALDWELL, MELVIN GRANT — Melvin Grant Caldwell, 81, formerly of Knox and Clarion, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg where he had been a resident for four years. Born April 2, 1923, in the Showers homestead near Mechanicsville, he was the son of Harry Bishop Caldwell Sr. and Margaret Showers Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the paratroopers in the European Theater of Operations where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He had been a salesman in the Clarion area for many years and also worked as a club steward. Mr. Caldwell was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. He also belonged to the Clarion VFW Post No. 2145 in Clarion for more than 50 years. He also was a member of the Craig E. Fleming American Legion Post No. 63 in Clarion and the Franklin Elks Lodge No. 110. Mr. Caldwell was married Dec. 15, 1945, to Charlotte Brindley, who survives. Also surviving are a son, David Melvin Caldwell and wife, Christy, of Topeka, Kan.; two daughters, Sara Jane Porter of Knox and her husband, Lt. Col. Steven Porter, serving in Kuwait and Lisa Ann Stewart and husband, Eric James, of Sturgis, Mich.; and eight grandchildren, Albert Wayne Caldwell and wife, Bev, of Hephzibah, Ga., Amy Stewart Nevison and husband, Steve, of Huron, Ohio, Jane Caldwell Leger and husband, Thomas, of Osage City, Kan., Erie Matthew Stewart and wife, Carrie, of Sturgis, Mich., David Grant Caldwell of Atchison, Kan., Matthew S. Porter and wife, Missy, of West Springfield, Stephanie Rae Porter and friend, James Lewis, of Sligo and Sonya Renee Porter and fiance, Daniel Haylett, of Clarion; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Caldwell was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Bishop Caldwell Jr. and James Emerson Caldwell; and a brother-in-law Neale V. Brindley. There will be no public visitation. Interment will be in Knox Union Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, 06648. Arrangements are in charge of the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox.--- Memorial set for Melvin Caldwell The family of Melvin Grant Caldwell, 81, formerly of Knox and Clarion, will hold a graveside memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Knox Union Cemetery. Mr. Caldwell died Jan. 6 in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg. The Derrick - Jan. 7, 2005. Note: Grandson of Iva Nora (Curll) Showers.
CALLA, DOMINIC — "D. Calla of Sligo Dies Monday" - SLIGO - Dominic Calla, 73, died Monday in his home at Sligo. He was born at Ballantone, Italy, September 27, 1891, a son of Vincent and Elizabeth Gatto Calla. Mr. Calla was married December 31, 1922, to the former Lucy M. La Mark. She is the sole survivor. He was a World War I veteran having served with Battery C, 320 Field Artillery. He was a member of American Legion Post 66 of Clarion and Moose Lodge 101. Mr. Calla was a member of St. Richard Church of Rimersburg. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a recitation of the rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. Ralph Cialo, pastor of the Rimersburg and East Brady churches, as leader. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Church of Clarion with Father Joseph Meisinger, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell. (More on Dominic Calla)
CALLANDER MICHAEL A. — Michael A. "Mike" Callander, 39, of Perry Township, Parker, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, following an extended illness. Born Dec. 16, 1965, in Butler, he was the son of Larry R. and Charlotte E. Jordan Callander, who survive in Perry Township. He was a 1983 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Foxburg, where he was a member of the football and track teams. He then graduated from the Ohio Diesel Technical School in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Callander first was employed as a mechanic for Ralph Dittman Trucking Co. of Bruin. He later became a diesel technician with Hunter's Truck Sales in Eau Claire. Over the 16 years with Hunter's, he also served as shop foreman at its Clearfield operation and then returned to the Eau Claire operation as assistant shop foreman. In his early years, he was a member of the former Dutch Hill Church of God in Perry Township. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Parker, where he had served as a trustee and was a member of the choir. He also played softball for the Park Hill Church of God Team at West Freedom. Mr. Callander was a member of Parker City-Allegheny Valley Lodge, F&AM No. 521 of Parker and the New Castle Consistory. From his youth he loved to go camping with his grandparents and parents, and that hobby continued with his own family until ill health no longer permitted this tradition. He also was an avid trapper and hunter and enjoyed owning and riding horses. Mr. Callander was a former member of the Pine Hollow Rod & Gun Club in Perry Township. He was married Dec. 10, 1994, to Kimberly D. O'Neil, who survives, along with his parents and two daughters, Kylene D. "Kylee" Callander and Michaela B. Callander, both at home. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Rothen and husband, Eric, of Emlenton; a brother, Mark Todd Callander and wife, Angie, of Greenville; maternal grandmother, Ione Jordan of Perry Township; paternal grandparents, Ronel and Ellen Callander of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo; his mother-in-law, Harriet O'Neil of Parker; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church in Parker with the Rev. Richard Anschutz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Furnace Fund, First Presbyterian Church, Parker, 16049.
CALLEN, GLADYS MABEL (STOPP) -- Great sorrow was felt throughout the community when the death of Mrs. Gladys Mabel (Stopp) Callen, wife of W. E. Callen, of Sligo, occurred at her home Saturday, May 16, 1925, at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Callen was beloved by all who knew her. She was a daughter of Wm. R. and Ella (Mateer) Stopp, and was born June 11, 1900, in Piney township. She was united in marriage with Mr. Callen Nov. 14,1917, and made her home in Sligo. She is survived by her husband and three children, Don, Dean and Dorothy, all at home, besides her father and mother and the following brothers and sisters: O. E. Stopp, Butler; Mrs. Adda Finnefrock, Piney township; Mrs. W. C. Bracken and Mrs. Elsie Sweitzer, Sligo. Her funeral was held at her late home May 19th, the services being conducted by the Rev. D. B. Holter, of the Presbyterian Church, and the interment was made in the Sligo cemetery. Democrat, Clarion, Pa. (5/28/1925)
CALLEN, HELEN E. (HENRY) — Mrs. Helen Elizabeth (Sis) Callen, 56, formerly of Sligo died suddenly at her home at Camp Hill on Monday, Sept. 21. Born in East Brady, June 15, 1914, she was a daughter of Henry E. and Marie E. Weinand Henry. She was married September 4, 1937 to Darl H. Callen. Her mother and her husband survive. Mrs. Callen was a member of St. Eusebius Church in East Brady. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Darl H. Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Michael Paul of Chester, Va.; one daughter, Sue Ann, at home; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Claude (Marie) Smith of Crown, and two brothers, H.C. Henry Jr., and Paul M. Henry, both of East Brady. Friends are being received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo where a recitation of the Rosary was to be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Eusebius Church in East Brady with the Rev. William Maloney officiating. Burial will be in St. Eusebius Cemetery. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Wed., Sept. 23, 1970 Pg. 14 Submitted by Linda Walls.
CALLEN, HELEN ZAHURANEC — Helen Callen -- She was born on June 24, 1922 in Sunnyside, Pa. to the late John and Julia Dolni Zahuranec. A Warren County resident since 1951 she had also lived in Meadville, Pa. She was a member of the Christian Fellowship of Youngsville, Pa. She belonged to the Warren Community Center. She is survived by a son, John J. Callen and his wife, Natalie Y. Callen, of Savannah, Ga.; three brothers, Edward Zahuranec of Mercer, Pa., Rehart G. Zahuranec of Sharpsville, Pa., and Dennis S. Zahuranec of Tallahassee, Fla.; two stepgrandchildren, Eric Cheong and Heather Cheong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Elwood Callen, who died Sept. 4, 1976, and whom she married August 4, 1945 in Clarion, Pa; six brothers, Andrew Zahuranec, Ralph Zahuranec, Vincent Zahuranec, John Zahuranec, Frank Zahuranec and Albert Zahuranec; and two infant brothers. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., with Rev. Jerry Lamey officiating. Burial will follow in Sligo Cemetery, Sligo, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Warren County Humane Society, 2 Elm St., Warren, Pa. 16365 or the ALS Association (Lou Gehrig Disease) National Office, 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, Calif. 91301. Source: Post Journal, March 23, 2004.
CALLEN, HUGH SMITH — Hugh Callen died Friday. Mr. Callen was a well known citizen of this community having lived here all his life, was born September 20, 1872, near Sligo, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Callen, was married to Miss Mary E. Peters on January 31, 189*. She died February 19, 1925. He is survived by four children, namely Raymond, Sligo; Mrs. Twila Fleming of Mayport; Mrs. Bertha Shaw, of Pittsburgh; and Donald, at home. Also by his stepmother, Mrs. Rose Callen of Sligo. One brother and three sisters, C.E. Callen of Kittanning; Mrs. D.R. Bashline, Mrs. J.E. Over, of Sligo, and Mrs. W.E. Seifert of St. Charles. He was a member of the M.E. church at Sligo. Also a member of the R.M. Felt Bible class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the home. Rev. Milton Thomas officiating. Interment was in Sligo cemetery. 2/14/1929 Oil City Derrick, Sligo News. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CALLEN, JAMES HENRY — The community was surprised to learn through the columns of the Democrat last week that James Henry Callen, one of the most prominent citizens of Monroe Township, had died at his home Monday, February 5, 1923. Mr. Callen was seized with a attack of lobar pneumonia and this with organic heart trouble caused his death. Mr. Callen was a son of Thomas and Clarissa (Smith) Callen and was born in Piney Township on February 16, 1880. He grew to manhood's estate and received his education in that township and worked with his father and mother for many years. He studied and by actual practice became a most successful and progressive farmer. He was married and is now survived by his wife and three sons who mourn the loss of a much devoted husband and kind father. The sons are Kenneth and Jay, at home, and Harold is married and living at Sligo. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Sligo and was a Christian gentleman. He also belonged to Maccabees at New Bethlehem, and also to Murphy Grange. He served a full term of three years as Superintendent of the County Home previous to the present superintendent. His funeral took place Thursday, February 8th, at his late home, the services being conducted by Rev. B. D. Holter and the interment was made in Sligo Cemetery. Source: Clarion Democrat February 15, 1923.
CALLEN, JAY NELSON — SLIGO - Jay N. Callen, 84, of Sligo RD1, an employee of the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion, died Sunday of a heart attack while enroute to the Clarion Hospital. Mr. Callen was born in Falls Creek February 9, 1902, a son of Harry J. and Laura Betz Callen. He was married to the former Eva Peterson, April 4, 1923. She survives Mr. Callen was a member of the Murphy Grange and the Glass Blowers Union of Owens-Illinois, where he had worked in the maintenance department for 26 years. Survivin, in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Betty) Nichols, Jr. of Warren; two sons, Robert J. Callen of Sylmar, Calif., and Thomas H. Callen of Rochester, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Callen of Shippenville, and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Harold, is deceased. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funerals services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. David Griffith, pastor of the Sligo Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Source: The Derrick - July 5, 1966 pg. 8
CALLEN, RAYMOND ARTHUR — SLIGO – Raymond Arthur Callen, 79, of Sligo, retired vice president of the First Seneca Bank in Sligo, died at 7:40 pm Tuesday in Brookville Hospital. Mr. Callen had served as secretary-treasurer of the Sligo School Board for 40 years. He was born July 20, 1893, at Reidsburg, a son of Hugh and Mary Peters Callen. He was married September 24, 1920, to the former Julia Mae Lowe, who survives. Mrs. Callen was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church and served as church treasurer for 25 years. He was a member of Clarion Lodge 277, F. & A. M., Sligo Lions Club and Sligo IOOF Lodge 367. A World War I veteran, he was a member of the Elliott Cathers (Gathers) McKee American Legion Post 149, in Sligo. He began his banking career at the Sligo national Bank, which later became a branch of First Seneca Bank and Trust Company. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. Julia Callen, are two sons, James Callen of Rockville, Md., and Robert Callen of Tallmadege, Ohio; a daughter Mrs. John (Mildred) Campbell of Erie; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Jack (Bertha) Shaw of Sligo. The family will receive friends at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and Friday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2 pm Saturday with Rev. Elwin Shearer, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo cemetery. Source: Derrick (Oil City, Pa),Thursday, April 12, 1973. Pg 10
CALLEN, ROBERT M. — Robert M. (Bob) Callen, 69, died in Bradenton, Fla., on Jan. 27 after a 10-month battle with cancer. Born and raised in Sligo, Pa., he lived 42 years in the Akron area, retiring from the Ford Motor Co. Walton Hills Plant. Bob was an avid sports fan, hunter, fisherman and golfer. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Lafayette Chapter. He is survived by wife, Demaris; brother, James Callen and family of Rockville, Md.; sister, Mildred Campbell and family of Erie, Pa.; local, close family and friends, Ernie and Diane Arnold, Eleanor Thomas, Laura Lee and family, Karen Casteel and family, Tom Dormo and family, Guy Arnold and family, Jeff Arnold, and Tom and Marlene Arnold and family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida. A memorial service will be Monday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Church, 2819 Hudson Dr., Cuyahoga Falls, with Rev. Paul Stunkel officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - February 5, 1995 *Note: Son of Raymond A. Callen.
CALLEN WILLIAM ELSMORE -- Last Saturday night as William Callen, engineer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Callen, was bringing a freight train down the Sligo Branch and was on a heavy down grade near Lawsonham, where the Branch intersects with the Low Grade division, he lost control of the train by reason of the fact that the air brakes would not work, and it run off. He sent his fireman back along the train to help set the brakes on the cars, but it seems the run-away train attained such speed that nothing could be done to stop it. At a sharp curve the engine swung over off the track and nineteen cars followed and all piled up in an awful wreck. The engine after running along on the roadbed and tearing up the track for about forty feet or more, ran off of the bed and turned almost upside down, pinning Mr. Callen under it, and the escaping steam scalded him in a frightful manner. His legs were crushed and his head was badly injured and crushed, while the steam had burned out his eyes and boiled parts of his flesh from his face and head and body. It took from the time of the accident, shortly after midnight, to 8 o'clock the next morning to release his body from the wreck. The train, of course, was a complete wreck, and the fireman and other men on the train were injured, but we are informed, only slightly. Mr. Callen was about 36 years of age and was married, his wife having been a Miss Henry, and leaves her with four small children, Helen, Darl, Sarah and William. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Jennie E. Bashline, Hugh S. Callen, Mrs. Zula Over and Harry Callen, of Sligo; Mrs. Verda Seifert, Curllsville, and Curtis E. Callen, Kittanning. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Deceased was a member of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers and the Knights of Malta. The funeral of the deceased took place last Tuesday, Rev. S.L. Richards conducting the service. Source: Clarion Democrat January 9, 1919
CAMPBELL, ALEXANDER 1944-1932
CAMPBELL, BEULAH FLORENCE - Beulah Florence Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Campbell of near Sligo, was so seriously burned Monday evening, January 25 at about 5:30 p.m. that she died from the effects of the same at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, January 26. Beulah was helping her little brother to carry in some coal and within a few minutes after they had completed their work her clothes were noticed to be on fire. No one knows or can explain how she came in contact with the fire, but in an incredibly short time her whole person was enveloped in flames and before they could be subdued she was terribly and fatally burned. She suffered untold agony, in spite of all medical and other aid that could be rendered her, until at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning when death intervened, putting an end to her sufferings. This is one of the saddest accidents that ever occured in our county. Little Beulah was a bright, loving child and her terrible death is a source of sincere sorrow to all. To the heart broken parents and family goes out the warmest sympathy of all. To them there must come the consciousness that their loved and lost child has gone to a better world where she will never suffer more. The funeral took place the following Thursday at 9:30 a.m. the services being conducted by Rev. W.H. Robinson. The interment was made in Calllensburg Cemetery. Source: Clarion Democrat, February 4, 1909
CAMPBELL, DOROTHY B. (BOOTH) — Dorothy B. Booth Campbell, 90, of Emlenton's Laurel Manor, formerly of Parker RD 1, died early Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2004, in Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 26, 1913, in Sandy Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of Ernest A. and Carrie E. Barger Booth. Mrs. Campbell was a longtime member of the West Freedom Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday school and served on the church board for many years. She was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed cooking and baking. She was well-known for her outstanding gardening ability. Mrs. Campbell was married in Sligo July 1, 1931, to Joseph Clifford Campbell, who died Nov. 29, 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Christman and husband, Charles, of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, the Rev. Charles Campbell and wife, Cathy, of Parker RD 1; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Eva L. Booth of Lancaster. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by an infant son and a brother, Arthur Booth. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Main Street, Route 38, Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Cecil Craig, pastor of West Freedom Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery, Perry Township, Clarion County.
CAMPBELL, EDWARD COWILEN — Edward C. Campbell -- Edward Cowilen Campbell, a native of Lawrence county, died Sunday at his residence, at the age of 50 years, 7 months and 29 days. The deceased was a son of Carson and Nancy Agnes (Bigby) Campbell, and was born in this county, where he had spent practically all his life. He was born Oct. 8, 1843. He had resided in this city for many years and was held in high regard by many friends. Surviving him are his wife and the following children: Rev. Charles C. of Sligo, Pa., George C. and Edward L. Campbell. He leaves also these brothers and sisters: George W. and Amzi Campbell, Mrs. Isabel Graham, Mrs. Loretta Wyke of Carnot, Pa., Clark Campbell of Harrisville, David of Youngstown, Charles of Painesville, and Harry of Cleveland, also his step-mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, of Leon, O. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, and interment will be made in Oak Park cemetery. Source: New Castle News, 6/8/1914 Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CAMPBELL, EDWARD H - Edward H. Campbell Sr., 96, formerly of Cherry Run Estates, Rimersburg, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center near Sligo, where he had resided for the past three years. Born Oct. 7, 1904, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Vern and Bessie Stewart Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a mechanic all his life. He retired in 1966 from Hetrick's Farm Supply near New Bethlehem. He was a member of Licking-Cherry Run Presbyterian Church near Rimersburg, where he was a former elder. Mr. Campbell was married Sept. 21, 1933, to the former Thelma Bess Manley, who died July 10, 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Geraldine) Priester of Rimersburg; two sons, Edward H. Campbell Jr. of Sligo and Malcolm L. Campbell of White Plains, N.Y.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Nale; and two brothers, Kenneth Campbell and Frank Campbell. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Moore, pastor of Licking-Cherry Run Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Squirrel Hill Cemetery near New Bethlehem. Source: Derrick 9/20/2001.
CAMPBELL, GRACE VIRGINIA (CYPHERT) — Mrs. Grace Virginia Campbell, nee Cyphert, wife of L. M. Campbell of Clarion, passed away at her home on South Fourth Avenue, Monday morning, April 12, 1915, at half past six o'clock, after just one week of sickness from la grippe, which culminated in pleuro-pneumonia and caused her death. Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Cyphert, and was born Nov. 10, 1868, at Williamsburg. She was married to L. M. Campbell on May 19, 1891, who now survives her with the following children: Alice Higgins, Ralph, Frederick, Francis, Raymond, Mabel, William and Zoe Campbell. Besides her mother, she also leaves the following brothers and sisters: H.H., Benj. O., and A.R. Cyphert, and Mrs. James Runyan, of Clarion; Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. Annie Turner, Pittsburgh; and Mrs. Lida William, Reidsburg. Three children preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Campbell has been a member of the Baptist Church for many years and was a devoted Christian woman. She was a splendid neighbor and a loving wife and mother, and will be sorely missed. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Walter E. Reynolds, a large company of relatives, friends and neighbors being present. The interment followed in the Clarion Cemetery. Mr. Campbell and his family of children have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their great loss. Source: Obituaries from the Clarion Democrat 1913-1915, compiled by Sally Jordan Reed, pg. 99 Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell. CAMPBELL, JAMES - On Sunday evening, April 26th, occurred the death of James Campbell, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell of Curllsville. The deceased was a young man of quiet and unassuming disposition, respected by all who knew him. He was a member of the J.O.U.A.M. of Curllsville, by which order he was laid away to his quiet rest. Aged 20 years, 7 months, and 8 days. The funeral took place on Tuesday, April 27, Rev. J.D. Hunsicker officiating. The remains were interred at Callensburg cemetery, where it awaits the general resurrection. Peace to his ashes. Clarion Journal 4/30/1896 James Campbell, of Curllsville, died at the home of his father last Sunday morning. He was a young man of bright possibilities, in the flush of manhood, honest and industrious, respected and loved by all who knew him. For several years he was trusted and honored member of the Jr. O.U.A.M. of Curllsville, being treasurer. His death was caused by heart failure and he passed away at 21 years of age. The funeral took place on Monday, the interment being in Callensburg cemetery. The members of his Council went with his remains tot heir last resting place paying him the tribute due him. The writer of this article knew him personally and mourns with others the loss of a good young man. The deceased was a nephew of John Campbell of Fifth avenue of this place. The entire community in which he lived sympathize with his sorrowing relatives. - Republican Gazette 4/30/1896 The news of the death of James Campbell came like a shock upon this vicinity, though lingering long, the end came without a moment's warning. Deceased was a model young man. Our loss is his gain. The family have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. Clarion Democrat (Curllsville News Item) 5/7/1896 Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CAMPBELL, JAMES EARL — James Earl “Spook” Campbell, 69, of Sligo, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Clarion of natural causes. Born Dec. 23, 1939, in Clarion, he was the son of Francis and Macey Thompson Campbell. He attended Clarion Area High School until he was drafted by the Army in 1962. He served as a medic, stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. Mr. Campbell was a retired union labor Local 952. He attended the First Baptist Church in Clarion. Mr. Campbell was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles and Moose, all in Clarion, and the Rod & Gun Club of Knox. He enjoyed watching sports on television and spending time with his family. He always was ready to help anyone in need. Mr. Campbell was married Aug. 16, 1968, to Mary L. Mann, who preceded him in death Feb. 8, 1994. Surviving are one daughter, Mona Smith and husband, Ron, of Pittsburgh; two sons, David Campbell and wife, Deann, of Sligo and Jamie Campbell of Franklin; three grandchildren, Claudia Campbell and Brett Campbell, both of Franklin, and Dominic Campbell of Sligo; and two stepgrandchildren, Tori Weckerly and Randy Weckerly, both of Sligo. He also is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Robert Campbell and wife, Betty, Louise Finnefrock and husband, Robert, Sandy Hannold and husband, Thomas, all of Clarion, Evie Williams of Knox and Shirley Fink and husband, Robert, of Butler. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by one brother, John Campbell; and three sisters, Marie Corbett, Thelma McClaine and Marion Myers. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville, with Pastor Thomas Hannold of Middle Run Church of God, brother-in-law of Mr. Campbell, officiating. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. The Derrick - Monday, January 21, 2008
CAMPBELL, JAMES HAMILTON — James H. Campbell, son of James Campbell, was born in Licking township, Clarion Co., Pa., August 6, 1874 and died in Piney township, near Sligo, Saturday, January 21, 1911, aged 36 years 5 months and 15 days. The greater part of his life was spent in Clarion county. He was upright, sober, honest and industrious in life, and as a friend and neighbor was highly esteemed. He was a great man for his home and was always to be found at home with his wife and children at night unless circumstances demanded his absence. He was united in marriage with Miss Susie Benninger in June 1900, who with seven children, an aged father, four brothers and two sisters, mourn their loss. Consumption was the cause of his death and the sickness extended over a period of only about six months. He realized that death was coming and "set his house in order" so that when the end came he was found ready. His pastor the Rev. W. H. Robinson, of the M. E. Cchurch, visited him in his sickness and conducted the funeral services in the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30. The interment was made in the Callensburg cemetery, Rev. Blacker of the Presbyterian Church, reading the burial services. Obituaries from the Clarion Democrat January 26, 1911 Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CAMPBELL, JENNIE MINERVA (HARRIGER) -- Mrs. Jennie M. Campbell, 85, daughter of Henry and Sarah Myers Harriger, died at 8:30 pm Monday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. M. McKee in Tionesta. She was born October 30, 1866, in Monroe township, Clarion county, and was married to James Campbell who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Licking Presbyterian church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vera Sipes of Kittanning, R. D. 4, and Mrs. Minnie McKee of Tionesta; three brothers, Emory P. Harriger of Tionesta; J. Earl of New Kensington, R. D. 1: James M. of Route 1, Sligo; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body was taken to the Haslett funeral home, Tionesta. Blizzard (Oil City, Pa), Tuesday, Oct 28. 1952. Pg 8 Note: Blizzard paper of Oct 29, 1952 states she will be interred in the Licking Cemetery.
CAMPBELL, KENNETH R. -- Kenneth R. Campbell, 88, of Emlenton RD 2, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, died at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in The Caring Place, Franklin, where he had resided for the past two weeks. Born Nov. 14, 1912, in Sligo, Clarion County, he was a son of Charles and Kitty Grace Tosh Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a graduate of Emlenton High School. As a young man, Mr. Campbell was employed by McCandless Dairy Farm in Butler. During World War II, he was employed at Cooper Bessemer in Grove City. He was a self-employed dairy farmer, having lived on the family farm since they moved from Clarion County in 1919 to what is now known as Ridgeview Farm at Emlenton RD 2, Scrubgrass Town ship. The property is still in the Campbell family. Mr. Campbell had been a representative of Agway for the Eastern states and for Campbell Brothers Agway. He served several years on the County Review Board and was very active in the Scrubgrass Grange located in Lisbon. Mr. Campbell was one of the founding members of the Union Presbyterian Church in Clintonville. He was an elder of the church and a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. He was a member of Lodge No. 552, F. & A.M. of Knox, Oil City Lodge of Perfection and the New Castle Consistory 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Campbell had been active in the agricultural organizations of Venango County, including 4-H and the 4-H Extension Office. He first was married April 30, 1938, to Mary Vorous, who died July 29, 1971. He then was married Nov. 18, 1972, to Ida Arminda Vorous Master, who died Sept. 9, 1999. Surviving are the following children: Charles DeWayne Campbell and wife, Dorothy L., of Emlenton RD 2, James Kenneth Campbell and wife, Kay, of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Joseph (Carol Joan) Thomas of Flat Rock, N.C., Mrs. Zane (Norma Jean) Brown of Butler, Wilson McKay Master of Prince Frederick, Md., John Ed ward Master and wife, Ida Mazie, of Clintonville, Mrs. Larry (Beverly Elaine) Kapp of Grove City and Bruce Allen Master of Butler; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. James (Helen) Ackerman of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 103 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Gaston, pastor of the Union Presbyterian Church, Clintonville, officiating. Interment will be in Clintonville Methodist Cemetery. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CAMPBELL, LEILA R. (OPPELT) - Daughter of Wm. Sylvester & Lydia Susannah (Love) Oppelt. Wife of (?) Campbell.
CAMPBELL, LEROY ALEXANDER —Son of Roy & Rena Campbell. PFC US Army WWII
CAMPBELL, LUCILLE MARIE—Daughter of Roy & Rena Campbell.
CAMPBELL, MARY ELIZABETH (GROSSMAN) - Daughter of John William & Sarah (McClellan) Grossman. Wife of Alexander Campbell.
CAMPBELL, MORRIS HARVEY — SLIGO-Morris Harvey Campbell, 49, of Sligo RD l (Cherry Run) died Thursday morning in the family residence following a short illness. He was born in Perry Township Clarion County, November 3, 1910, son of Joseph and Margaret Snyder Campbell. Mr. Campbell was employed by the Knox Glass Company at Parker and had lived' in the Cherry Run vicinity his entire life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Twila McKee Campbell; one son H. Bruce Campbell, Rimersburg one granddaughter, three sister Mrs. Wallace (Zora) Jordan, Rimersburg; Mrs. Joseph (Ida) Mays, Knox; Mrs. George (Elva), Gween, Dagas, Pa. Also surviving are two brothers, Clifford and John Campbell of Parker; and a number of nieces and nephews. A son and daughter preceded him in death. Friends are being received at the Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Friday, April 15, 1960. Pg 20
CAMPBELL, ROY L. — Married Rena Trilby Oppelt. Son of Alexander & Mary Elizabeth (Grossman) Campbell. Father of Lucille M, LeRoy A, Lois & Paul.
CARLSON, ELSIE L. (McCALL) — Elsie L. Carlson, 78, of Lantana, Fla., formerly of Rimersburg, died Friday, April 21, 2000, in JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, Fla. Born Sept. 6, 1921, in Rimersburg, she was a daughter of Benjamin M. and Wilda M. Keller McCall. Mrs. Carlson served in the U.S. Army Women’s Corps during World War II. She was a 1938 graduate of Sligo High School and a graduate of Temple University Franklin School of Arts & Sciences, Philadelphia, with a degree in laboratory X-ray technology. Mrs. Carlson worked as a registered nuclear medical technologist in Rockford, Ill., and at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla. She was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church in West Freedom. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Clifford (Mildred) Carlson of Hermitage; and one brother, Milton McCall of Rialto, Calif. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Carlson was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Friends were received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000 in the funeral home with the Rev. Doug J. Friant, pastor of the Concord Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in Concord Presbyterian Cemetery, West Freedom. The family suggests memorials be made to Concord Presbyterian Church, in care of Polly Keefer, 433 Dunlap Road, Parker, PA 16049. Source: PJ Grewell.
CARMICHAEL, JESSIE (SHIREY McHENRY) — Jessie Shirey Carmichael, 91, of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, died there at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Born April 29, 1914, she was the daughter of Lee and Estella Smith McHenry. Mrs. Carmichael was a member of the Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg. She was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge of Sligo, the Murphy Grange near Sligo and the former Sligo Saddle Club. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Carmichael attended the Rimersburg Senior Citizens Center. She first was married to Charles M. Shirey, who preceded her in death. She then married Dale Carmichael, who also is deceased. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Stan Seybert of West Freedom and Janet and Jerry Hoover of Jacksonville, Fla.; four sons and their wives, Carl and Nancy Shirey of Rimersburg, Chuck and Carole Shirey of Youngstown, Ohio, Walter and Patricia Shirey of Sligo and Kenneth and Kathy Shirey of Edmonds, Okla.; 33 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Budley McHenry of Rimersburg and Russell McHenry of New Bethlehem. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. Carmichael was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Redick; three sons, Robert Shirey, Harold Shirey and Larry Shirey; two sisters, Irene Murray and Thressa Henry; four brothers, Albert McHenrty, Ray McHenry, Emmett McHenry and James McHenry; a grandson, Scott Shirey; two great-grandsons, Travis Simpson and Michael Horvath; and two infant Bortz children. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Co-officiating will be Tracy Elder, granddaughter of the deceased. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. The Derrick, Jan. 11, 2006 via Pamela Myers Grewell.
CARNAHAN, DONALD R. — Donald R. Carnahan, 73, of RD2 Clarion died March 7, 1988 in the Clarion Hospital. Born March 5, 1915, at Rimersburg, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret Mortimer Carnahan. He was married June 20, 1936 to Orpha L. Kline, who survives. Self-employed as an auto mechanic and owner operator of C. & M. Tire Service in Williamsburg for 15 years, he also was employed at the Oldsmobile Automobile Agency in Clarion for 14 years. He was a member of the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church, Clarion Lodge F & AM and Loyal Order of the Moose at Clarion. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Peg) Ion of RD2 Clarion; two grandsons, Donald Ion of RD Corsica and Michael Ion of RD2 Clarion; one granddaughter, Mrs. Dale (Rhonda) Towse of RD Corsica; one brother, Charles W. Carnahan of Glenndale, Calf.; and two sisters, Wilda Reith of Natrona Heights and Hazel Parsons of Ellwood City; five great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. One brother, James Carnahan and one sister, Viola Weaver preceded him in death. Services were at 11 a.m. Thursday (today) at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev. Barbara J. Moore officiating. Burial was in the Rimersburg Cemetery.
CARNAHAN, MARY E. (RANKIN) — Mary E. Carnahan, 94, of Rimersburg, died at 3:45 a.m., Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Clearview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, where she had been a resident for the past three and a half years. Born October 12, 1905, in Toby Township, she was a daughter of the late Albert Bruce and Carrie B. (Stopp) Rankin. Mrs. Carnahan was a member of the Rimersburg Reformed Presbyterian Church. She married John Homer Carnahan on October 28, 1931, in the church parsonage in Rimersburg by the Rev. R. K. Atchison. Mr. Carnahan preceded his wife in death on August 10, 1961. Mrs. Carnahan worked in the housekeeping department at Clarion University for 13 years. She retired in 1974. She is survived by a sister, Etta Mae Ramsey, of Rimersburg; a sister-in-law, Clara H. Heasley of Rimersburg; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several cousins. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son, John Albert Carnahan, who died on October 26, 1940; a brother Albert Raymond Rankin, who died in 1940; and three sisters, Twila Summerville in 1978, Dorothy Flick in 1968 and Martha Horner in 1987. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg with the Rev. Charles Sterrett, retired Reformed Presbyterian minister in Beaver Falls, officiating. Interment followed in Rimersburg Cemetery. The Leader Vindicator - March 22, 2000
CARNAHAN, RUTH ELIZABETH (GOURLEY) — RIMERSBURG — Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Carnahan, 67, of Rimersburg RD 1, wife of Dale Carnahan, died in her home Friday after a lingering illness of two years. She was born June 17, 1899, in Piney Township, Clarion County, a daughter of Lincoln and Carrie McDowell Gourley. Mrs. Carnahan was a member of the United Church of Christ in Rimersburg and the King's Daughters Class of the church school. Surviving in addition to her husband, Dale Carnahan, are five daughters, Mrs. Howard (Betty) Walters of Loveland Colo., Mrs. Joe (Gladys) Eddy of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. William (Lucille) Corle and Mrs. James (Evelyn) Hawk of Clarion and Mrs. Donald (Jane) Reed of Rimersburg; two sons, LeRoy Carnahan of Rimersburg RD 1 and Gary Carnahan of Lowell, Ohio; three brothers, Clair Gourley of New Bethlehem, Ernest Gourley of Sligo and James Gourley of Fairmount City; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Emma) Stewart of Sligo and Mrs. William (Alice) Thiess of Dexter City, Ohio; and 30 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A daughter is deceased. Friends may call any time at the Moore-Kline Funeral Home in Rimersburg, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. Paul E. Miller, pastor of the United Church of Christ in Rimersburg, will officiate. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, April 1, 1967. Pg 2
CARSON, MARGARET ALICE (GOURLEY) — Mrs. Margaret Alice Gourley Carson, wife of Mr. Robert Carson, one of Monroe township's most highly esteemed ladies, was taken to the Brookville Hospital about six weeks ago suffering from some malady from which it seemed she could get no relief. Her case was given very special attention, but in spite of the best medical skill and the most careful nursing she was unable to survive the insidious disease which attacked her, and her gentle spirit departed to be forever with Him who gave it. Mrs. Carson was the daughter of W. F. and Carrie Gourley and was born in Monroe township on August 23, 1884. She was married to Robert Carson October 25, 1905, who now survives her with three children born to them, namely: Evelyn, Allen and Robert, all at home. She is also survived by her father and mother. Mrs. Carson was a noble Christian lady and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion. Her body was brought to Clarion and thence to the home in Monroe township where the funeral was held July 16th, the services being conducted by Dr. John Ballentine, following which the body was laid to rest in New Rehoboth cemetery. Clarion Democrat July 17, 1924
CARSON, ROBERT BURNS — CLARION - Robert Burns Carson, 90, of Shippenville RD 1, formerly of Clarion RD 1, a retired farmer, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday in Clarion Hospital. Mr. Carson was born February 24, 1882, in Clarion Township, Clarion County, a son of William and Elizabeth Thomas Carson. He had been employed in farming all his life until he retired in 1957. He was married October 24, 1905, to the former Alice Gourley, who died in July 1924. Mr. Carson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Samuel (Evelyn) Showers of Clarion RD 2, two sisters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Wolfe of Brookville and Mrs. John (Lula) Williams of Calabasas, Calif.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are two sons, two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and? to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Rev. Richard A. Eddinger, pastor of the Shippenville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the New Rehoboth Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa) Tuesday, May 16, 1972. Pg 8
CATHCART, KATHRYN (GOURLEY) — Kathryn Cathcart, 89, formerly of McCleary Road, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born Feb. 28, 1918, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Homer B. and Orpha Hepler Gourley. Mrs. Cathcart was a member of the Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Miola She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cathcart was married Nov. 15, 1938, to Ralph M. Cathcart, who preceded her in death July 21, 1988. Surviving are one son, Samuel C. Cathcart of Sigel; three daughters, Marlene Evans of Aliquippa, Mrs. Martin (Ruth) Anderson of Clarion and Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) Hendershot of Leeper; 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She also is survived by three brothers, Jack Gourley of New Bethlehem, Norman Gourley of Clarion and David Gourley of Reynoldsville; and one sister, Marcella Slike of Clarion. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cathcart was preceded in death by one son, Donald Cathcart; two grandsons, Martin Lee Anderson in 1966 and Mitchell Lee Anderson in 1989; two sisters, Florence Gandolfi and Jane Girt; and six brothers, Noble, Clyde, Andy, Wayne, Bill and Robert Gourley. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. Derrick 10/18/2007. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CENTORCELLI, ELIZAETH M. (CRICK) — Elizabeth M. Centorcelli, 88, formerly of Rimersburg, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, where she had resided. Born Dec. 18, 1913, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Arthur and Etta Mae Simpson Crick. Mrs. Centorcelli was employed for 35 years at Ownes-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. She was a Protestant and a homemaker. Mrs. Centrocelli was married June 13, 1933, to Leno J. Centorcelli, who died in 1971. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gwendolyn L. Traister of Rimersburg; one grandson and his wife, Arthur and Billie Traister of Kittanning; two great-granddaughters and their husbands, Amy and Doug Anthony of Ford City and Kristie and Peter Benvenutti of Kittanning; and two great-great-grandchildren, Alexis and Nicholas Benvenutti of Kittanning. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Centorcelli was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Crick and Sarah Hosey; two brothers, Lt. George Crick and Arthur Crick; a grandson, Eric R. Traister; and a son-in-law, Reginald Traister. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Auxiliary, Route 68, Sligo, 16255. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CHAMBERS, DORA ISABELLE (BLACK) — Dora L. Chambers, 98, formerly of Luther Place, Oil City, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City. She had lived in the Oil City area most of her life. Born June 25, 1909, in Bristolville, Ohio, she was the daughter of James and Myrtle Black. Mrs. Chambers was a homemaker and in the early 1960s, she worked as a personal care assistant for a local Oil City family. Her hobbies included gardening, crocheting, crossword puzzles and her grandchildren. Mrs. Chambers was married to James A. Chambers, who preceded her in death in September 1967. Surviving are one daughter, Velma Tincher of Oil City; two sons, Lowell A. Chambers of Cranberry and Edward J. Chambers of Greenville; 20 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by a son, Terrance J. Chambers; three brothers, Joe Black, James Black and John Black; two sisters, Mary Myers and Lydia Parks; and one grandchild, Terri Lynn Chase. There will be no visitation or viewing. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm. Friday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Edward J. Chambers Jr., grandson of Mrs. Chambers, will officiate. Interment will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, N.M. Source: Derrick 12/12/2007. Note: desc of Jacob & Sarah (Best) Myers of Piney twp. (view photo)
CHANDLER, DUPRELLE LERCH — Duprelle L. Chandler -- PACE, Fla. - Duprelle Lerch (Duke) Chandler, 80, of 144 Loop Rd., here, died Monday evening, June 22, 1987 in a local hospital. A native of Pennsylvania, he had resided in Santa Rosa County since 1969. Mr. Chandler was a member of the Pade United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Chandler, of Milton, Fla.; three daughters, June Bailey of Lancaster, Ohio, Jeanne Lloyd of Columbus, Ohio and Helen Spears of Pensacola, Fla.; one son, Gerald Chandler of Dothan, Ala.; one sister, Dorothy Sallach of Cabot; and three brothers, Paul Chandler and James Chandler, both of New Bethelehem, and Clair Chandler of Monroeville. He is survived by 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Note: mother was Carrie Lerch, daughter of Henry Addison and Minerva Jane Buzzard Lerch.
CHANDLER, FRANK JAMES — Frank James Chandler, 78, of Sligo RD 1 (Churchville), died Sunday morning in Kane Community Hospital following a short illness. He was born Sept. 17. 1893, in Karns City, Butler County, a son of the late William E. and Evelyn McAninch Chandler. He was married to the former Olive Ruth Eaker, who preceded him in death in 1934. Mr. Chandler was a retired millwright and a veteran of World War I. He had lived in the Churchville community for the past 35 years. He was a member of the F & AM Lodge 71 at Tulsa, Okla., and the Valley of Coudersport Consistory at Coudersport. Surviving are two sons, Robert D. Chandler of Marienville and Arthur B. Chandler of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; one sister Mrs. Thelma Miller of Philadelphia; three grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and up until the time of services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the James D. Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Rev. Edward M. McKee, retired Presbyterian minister, will officiate. Interment will be in Churchville Cemetery in Clarion County. Masonic services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home by F & AM Lodge 522 of New Bethlehem. Oil City Derrick, Monday, April 24, 1972. Submitted by Linda Walls.
CHARNEY, ANNA B. (COWATCH) — Anna B. "Annie" Charney, 95, of 1487 Huey Road, Rimersburg, died late Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2004, at her home following a sudden illness. Born Aug. 4, 1908, in Huey, she was the daughter of Steve and Tressa Mintuch Cowatch. Mrs. Charney was a very faithful member of St. Richard Roman Catholic Church in Rimersburg. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and working in her yard. Mrs. Charney was married Aug. 16, 1928, to Andrew Charney, who died Nov. 28, 1987. Surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Eileen and Felix Pallone of Ford City and Joann and John Ganoe of Clarion; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Charney was preceded in death by a son, William Charney, in 1988; and two brothers, Steve Cowatch Jr. and George Cowatch. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Friday in St. Richard Catholic Church, Rimersburg, with the Rev. William Kuba, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery near East Brady. Source: Derrick. Transcription courtesy of Ellis Weller.
CHRISTY, JOHN MOORE—3/13/1912 - New Castle News, New Castle, PA - FATHER IS DEAD - John Moore Christy, aged 58, is dead at Sligo, Clarion county, Pa., after an illness of about two years. He was born in Brady's Bend and had been engaged in the manufacture of fire brick for many years. He was the founder and at the time of his death, president of the Sligo Brick company. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Sligo and belonged to the Masoule lodge at New Bethlehem. His widow, one son, Dr. R.R. Christy of Tarentum, and five daughters, Mrs. Edward F. Poole of Elwood City, Mrs. McClure Griffith, and Mrs. L.G. Maier of Pittsburgh and Misses Bessie and Flossie, at home, survive. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CLARK, KELLY LYNN (TRAYER) — Kelly Lynn Clark, 32, of Penn Street, Sligo, died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 22, 1974, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Richard W. and Chlorise E. Confer Trayer of Vacaville, Calif. She was a 1993 graduate of Hampton High School and then attended the University of Indiana and Clarion University and studied nursing as her health permitted. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church and was active in the Vacation Bible School at the church. She enjoyed scrapbooking and interior decorating. Mrs. Clark was married in the Sligo Presbyterian Church Sept. 4, 1999, to Bradley D. Clark, who survives, along with her parents in California. Also surviving are two sisters and their husbands, Kimberly D. and Thomas Scherer of Zelienople and Kathy E. and Anthony Petraglia of Gibsonia; four nieces and four nephews. She also is survived by her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Pauline K. Trayer of Rimersburg; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ellen and William Clark of Sligo. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and her maternal grandparents. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Visitation also will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church with the Rev. Dorothea L. Ghering, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 700 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15219-3017, or to the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Landmark Building, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 575, Pittsburgh, 15219. Source: Derrick.
CLARK, IRENE (HENRY) — Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Wednesday in the Kline Funeral Home, J. Robert Varner, director, for Irene Clark, 85, of Rimersburg RD1. Rev. Candace Cook-Andres, interim pastor at the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Mrs. Clark died at 1:30 pm Saturday in Clarion Hospital following a short illness. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today in the funeral home. Mrs. Clark married James A. Clark on November 11, 1924. He died July 29, 1963. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Vaughn (Eunice) Hawk of Rimersburg RD1; two sons, James Clark of New Kensington and Alan Clark of Rimersburg RD1; a brother, Orville Henry of Schuylhill Haven; a sister, Pauline Furman of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and a son, Ray A. Clark. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CLARK, MARY A. (DEITZ) — FAIRMOUNT CITY -- Mary A. Clark, 85, of Knox, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006 , in the home of her daughter, Martha Schrecengost. Born July 18, 1920 , in Sligo , she was the daughter of John W. and Anna Howe Deitz. On June 16, 1943 , she married Donald J. Clark Sr., who died in 1991. Mrs. Clark attended Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern. She was a homemaker and found great comfort in her family, gospel music, reading her Bible, crocheting and her church family.Surviving are two daughters, Martha Schrecengost and her husband, Darl, of Fairmount City and Edna Hirsch and her husband, Dick, of Emlenton; two sons and their wives, D.J. and Cindy Clark of Shippenville and Bernard and Lynn Clark of Emmitsburg, Md.; a son-in-law, Bill Switzer of Fairmount City ; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three sisters, Evelyn Rex of Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville, Betty Wagner of Venus and Ruth Rex of Polk; a brother, Ronald F. Deitz of Bradford ; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by a daughter, Pauline Switzer; a son-in-law, Donald H. Runyan Sr.; five sisters, Laura H. Cochran, Margaret Mae Wagner, Clara Saylor, Ida Deitz; Edna Stefanko and six brothers, Willis H. Deitz, Charles J. Deitz, Albert A. Deitz, Elmer Deitz, Johnnie Deitz, and Louis Deitz. The family received friends Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St. , Knox, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4, in Trinity Evangelical Church in Fern. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Mark Micklos, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. - Clarion News via Pamela Myers Grewell.
CLINGER, JAMES CHARLES — HAGERSTOWN , Md. – James Charles Clinger, 78, of Hagerstown , Md. , passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007 , at Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown , Md. Mr. Clinger previously resided in Sligo and worked in the Sligo Post Office for many years.
CLOVER, ELEANOR (KRIEBEL) — Eleanor Kriebel Clover, 89, of Knox RD 2, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Sligo RD 1. Born Feb. 11, 1912, in Eldorado, Butler County, she was a daughter of John Bruce and Adaline Snow Garner. Mrs. Clover worked at the Sylvania Plant in Brookville and also at ASR Industries in Shippenville. She was a member of Mount Joy United Methodist Church at Knox RD 1. Mrs. Clover enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting, quilting and macrame. She first was married to Byron Kriebel, who died July 12, 1962. She then was married Nov. 25, 1972, to Clyde Clover, who died March 10, 2001. Surviving are three daughters, Twila Uzmack and her husband, Joseph, of Nashville, Tenn., Donna Avery of Clarion and Karen Sue Plyler and her husband, Henry, of Port Orange, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Raymond Garner of Kossuth; and a sister, Jean Shirey of Emlenton. In addition to her parents and two husbands, Mrs. Clover was preceded in death by two sons, Harry Ray "Pete" Kriebel in 1956 and Richard B. "Dick" Kriebel in 1967; a daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Himes in 1998; three grandsons, Daniel Booth, Andy Grant and Jeremy Simpson; a granddaughter, Sandy Himes; five brothers; and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Jack, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Knox RD 1, officiating. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Sligo RD 1. Source: Derrick.
CLOVER, J. MICHAEL -- J. Michael "Mike" Clover, 51, of Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo, formerly of Knox, died at 4:14 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in the Sligo facility. Born Aug. 27, 1954, in Clarion, he was the son of David A. and Dorothy Sloan Clover. Mr. Clover had been employed at Joy Manufacturing in Franklin. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Surviving are two children, Daniel James Clover of Strattanville and Amy Jo Interval and husband, John, of Clarion; and four grandchildren, Lacey Johnson, Alyssa Clover, Katelyn Clover and Daniel M. Clover. He also is survived by a sister, Karen Lengyel and husband, Stephen, and a brother, David P. Clover and wife, Alice, all of Knox; an aunt, Louise Slaugenhaupt of Idaho; special friends, Bernie and Pat Gabler of Marble;' and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Clover was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn Ave., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Knox RD, officiating. Interment will follow in the Knox Union Cemetery. The Derrick - Nov 17, 2005 submitted by Thelma Kifer.
COACHMAN, FRANK A. — Frank A. "Toot" Coachman, 74, of 276 Long Lane East, Rimersburg, died Thursday, May 10, 2001, at his home following a sudden illness. Born Feb. 8, 1927, in the Village of Monarch, he was a son of John and Josephine Harcula Coachman. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Coachman worked as a coal miner for 30 years, retiring in 1986 from Penn-Allegheny Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Mr. Coachman also was a member of the VFW Post No. 7132 of Rimersburg and the American Legion Post No. 488 of Bradys Bend. He was a Protestant. Mr. Coachman enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and creative cooking. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bob (Kathy) Crissman and Mrs. Jess (Carol) Bundy, both of Rimersburg, Mrs. Dan (Sylvia) Craig of Sligo and Mrs. Bill (Lisa) Spaulding of New Wilmington; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Pauline) Tebay of Butler and Mrs. Shirley Leis of Rimersburg; a very special friend, Joanne Boyers of Rimersburg; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Coachman of Kokomo, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coachman was preceded in death by three brothers, John Coachman, Robert Coachman and an infant, Michael Coachman. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery, Armstrong County. Derrick 5/12/01
COACHMAN, JEAN (McCLEARY) DRAYER RADER -- In Loving Memory -- Jean Rader Coachman -- 1/8/27 - 11/9/2008 -- Jean Rader Coachman, age 81 of Ridge Ave, Strattanville, Pa. died 11/9/08 in the DuBois Hospital. Born in Miola on 1/8/1927, father-Clarence McCleary, mother-Lucy Younker McCleary, both preceded her in death. She was married first to Clarence E. Drayer, then William C. Rader and third, Frank A. Coachman all also preceded her in death. She worked at Clarview Nursing home and then Scotts Manors Apts in MD for 18 years cleaning offices and apts. Was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Survivors, 1-son, William C. Rader-Oil City, PA, 2-daughters Linda J. (William) Ruffner-Treasure Lake, PA. Rhonda M. (Sam) Turner-Clarksville, MD, 3-brothers, James McCleary-Miola, Richard (Kathryn) McCleary-Miola, David (Shirley) McCleary-Clarion, 1-sister, Lorna Wood-Strattanville, 1-grandson, David A. Hulihan and 1-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 1-daughter, Susan J. Hulihan, 1-grandson, William O. Hulihan, 1-sister, Helen L. Rader and 1-brother, Russell L. McCleary. Visitation will be held on Tues, from 2-4, 7-9 at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion, PA, where funeral services will be held on Wed. at 11:00 with Rev. Scott Hauser of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Miola Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the American Heart Assoc or the American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be send to www.goblefh.net.
COACHMAN, ROBERT L. -- Robert L. Coachman, 68, of Sligo, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in the Intensive Care Unit at Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 26, 1933, in Monarch, he was a son of John and Josephine Harcula Coachman. Mr. Coachman was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as a paratrooper with the Army Airborne during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Owens-Brockway Glass Plant in Clarion for 32 years, retiring in 1994 as a mechanic. Mr. Coachman was a member of the Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg. He also was a member of the American Legion Post in Clarion and the Clarion Lodge No. 277, F. & A.M. In the past, Mr. Coachman had served many years on the Union School Board of Education. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are two daughters, Justie Coachman and Jonna Coachman, both of Philadelphia; two sisters, Mrs. Gene (Pauline) Tebay of Butler and Mrs. Shirley Leis of Rimersburg; two brothers, Frank Coachman of Rimersburg and Paul Coachman of East Brady; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Coachman of Kokomo, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coachman was preceded in death by two brothers, John Coachman and an infant, Michael. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Donnie Clayton, pastor of the Baker Street Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Derrick 5/9/2001.
COCHELLE, ROSELLA M. (ARMSTRONG) - Mrs. M.H. Cochelle, aged 73 years, 10 months and 3 days, died of sclerosis of the spinal cord at 7:30 o'clock June 11, 1928 at her home in Churchville. Mrs. Cochelle's illness had extended over a period of several months, and for the past three weeks, she had been confined to her bed. Deceased was born in Monroe township and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong. On November 9, 1878 she was united in marriage with M.H. Cochelle, and to this union three children blessed the home, a baby, who died in infancy, Clair, who died March 11, 1917, and Mrs. S.C. Myers of Sligo. Aside from the surviving daughter, she leaves her husband, four grandchildren, Eleanor Cochelle, Hazel Myers and Vernon Myers, one great-grandchild, Norma Myers, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Burns of Hartwell, Nebraska, and Mrs. Nettie Wilson, of California. Mrs. Cochelle was a kind and loving neighbor always ready to help one in need, and she will be missed by her relatives and a host of friends. In November Mr. and Mrs. Cochelle would have celebrated their golden wedding. She was a life long member of the Licking Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held at two o'clock this Wednesday afternoon at her late home with the Revs. McCurdy and McCoy officiating. Interment will be made in the Churchville cemetery. Source: Pamela Myers Grewell.
COCHRAN, LAURA H. (DEITZ) — Laura H. Cochran, 83, of North Main Street, Knox, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 2, 1921, in Pine City, she was the daughter of John W. and Anna Howe Deitz. She attended Sligo High School. Mrs. Cochran was retired from Glass Containers of Knox where she worked in the office custodial department. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Cochran enjoyed playing bingo with her friends and family, and visiting with her sisters and brother, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married June 18, 1942, to Clifford C. "Pat" Cochran, who died in May 1993. They were married in Monroe by the Rev. Frank Fischer. Surviving are six sons, Clifford L. Cochran and wife, Florence, Craig A. Cochran, Ricky E. Cochran and wife, Janet, and Dennis J. Cochran and wife, Tina, all of Knox, Ray W. Cochran and wife, Pat, of Newton Falls, Ohio, and Cecil D. Cochran and wife, Sharyn, of Kossuth; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by five sisters, Edna Stefano and Mary Clark, both of Knox, Evelyn Rex of Highland Oaks, Shippenville, Mrs. John (Betty) Wagner of Venus and Ruth Rex of Polk; one brother, Ronald F. Deitz of Bradford; and a special friend, Ida Mae Mays. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by two daughters, Dixie Lee Cochran in 1966 and Linda Fay Cochran in 1967; one grandson; three sisters, Margaret Mae Wagner, Clara Saylor and Ida Deitz; and five brothers, Willis H. Deitz, Charles J. Deitz, Albert A. Deitz, Elmer Deitz and Louis Deitz. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Chuck Jack, pastor of the Alum Bank United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Knox Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. or to the Knox Area Ambulance Co. Source: Derrick, April 14, 2005 transcribed by Ellis Weller. Later dated newspaper amendment: Getting it right - Laura H. Cochran Laura H. Cochran - Laura H. Cochran, 83, of North Main Street, Knox, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She was preceded in death by a brother, John E. "Johnnie" Deitz.
COLE, RICHARD CHARLES — SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. - Richard Charles Cole, 82, of Shippenville, died April 10, 2008, at his home. Mr. Cole was born in Sligo, Pa. on June 26, 1925, to Charles W. Cole (died in 1937) and Myrtle F. McKinney Cole (died in 1989). In 1946, he married Lois E. Hottel of Warren Pa., who survives. Mr. Cole attended Sligo Public Schools and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943. While serving in the Navy for three years, he was a flight engineer on a PBM Search and Rescue Navy aircraft that patrolled the east coast for submarines, the Caribbean area and the famous Bermuda Triangle. He was stationed at the Banana River Naval Air Station in Florida. After being discharged from the Navy in 1946, Mr. Cole attended Kent State University on the GI bill and graduated in 1950 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Mr. Cole was a partner in the insurance firm of Gelvin, Jackson and Starr Inc. in Meadville and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Meadville Rotary Club and the Meadville Chamber of Commerce. He also served as president and educational chairman of the Crawford County Life Underwriters. As a resident of Woodcock Township, Mr. Cole served on the Penncrest school board and was a member of the Woodcock Planning and Zoning Commission. He also was a member of the American Legion Post in Meadville and Clarion. After retiring, he and his wife traveled extensively with the Wally Byhan Airstream Group and also belonged to the Pennwood Airstream Park in Limestone, Pa., and the Travelers Rest Park in Florida. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in Meadville and Sligo. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Cynthia M. Fowler, and her husband, Don, of Rock Hill, S.C.; three sons, Daniel R. Cole and wife, Faye, of Saegertown, Stephen C. Cole and wife, Marsha, of Jamestown, N.Y., and Jeffrey A. Cole and his wife, Sharon, of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Charlotte Heeter and husband, John, of Knox, Pa.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Goble Funeral Home in Clarion, Pa., will be in charge of the arrangements. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at the Sligo Cemetery. Published in The Sharon Herald from 4/10/2008 - 4/12/2008.
COLEMAN, ANNA LUCRETIA (LERCH) — Anna L. Coleman, 66, of Piney township died at the Bashline-Rossman Hospital of Grove City on Tuesday, February 25. She was born in Piney township on April 29, 1874, the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Over Lerch. On December 25, 1901 she was married to James Coleman. She was a member of the Monroe Chapel. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Helen Ketner and Mrs. Evelyn Magness, both of Monroe township. Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday, February 28 at 2 p.m. The Reverend Hassenplug will officiate and interment will be in the Sligo cemetery. **1940 was written at the top of the obit. Submitted by Lisa McClaine.
COLEMAN, FRANCES KEZIAH (YOUNG) -- Mrs. Frances Keziah Coleman was born July 9, 1838 near Reidsburg, Pa. and died Sept. 26, 1916 at her home in Sligo, Pa. She was a daughter of George Young, one of the first settlers of Clarion County, and united in marriage January 11, 1866, to Thomas M. Coleman, who died November 11, 1897. She was converted and united with the Monroe Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in early childhood and during these years was a consistent Christian and actively engaged in church work. Her life was spent for others. She is survived by three sons and four daughters, Jas. C. Coleman, Sligo, Pa., George B. Coleman, Aspinwall, Pa., George R. Coleman, Sligo, Pa., Mrs. R.H. Means, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. F.W. Russell, Bellevue, Pa., Mrs. A.C. Over, Reidsburg, Pa., and Miss Maude Coleman of Pittsburgh, Pa., and by one brother, Wm. C. Young, of Falls Creek, Pa. Funeral services were held at the home, conducted by the pastor, C.M. Haines. [October 5, 1916 Clarion Democrat]
COLEMAN, MARY A. (MRS). — Mrs. Mary A. Coleman, of Templeton, Pa., while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Snyder, of this place, took sick on Thursday of last week quietly and passed away at the advanced age of 82 years. (Curllsville News item of Clarion Democrat 8/27/1896) via Pamela Myers Grewell.
COLEMAN, MATTHEW JAMES — CLARION - A 13-year-old boy was killed late Tuesday afternoon in an all terrain vehicle crash along Kuhns Road in Monroe Township, Clarion County. State police in Clarion said Matthew James Coleman of South Reidsburg Road, Sligo, was riding a 4-wheeler west on Kuhns road at 4:30 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a right hand bend in the roadway. Coleman went off the road into a grassy embankment and the ATV rolled over, landing on top of him causing fatal injuries, police said. Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene by Clarion County Coroner Terry Shaffer. Shaffer said the cause of death was massive head trauma. The police report said Coleman was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Clarion Volunteer Fire Department and Clarion Hospital EMS assisted at the scene. Coleman was a seventh-grade student at Clarion Area High School. A complete obituary can be found below. Matthew James Coleman, 13, of South Reidsburg Road, Sligo, died late Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2007, in a 4-wheeler crash on Kuhns Road, Monroe Township. Born Nov. 23, 1993, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Christopher James Coleman of Reidsburg and Mary Christman of Virginia. Matthew was a seventh grade student at Clarion Area High School where he was involved in the cross country team. He was a member of the Clarion County 4-H, enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and riding his 4-wheeler and snowmobile. Matthew enjoyed playing his guitar and taking care of his many animals on the farm. He was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are his father and mother; paternal grandparents, Jim and Lynn Coleman of Reidsburg; a sister, Amanda Coleman of Reidsburg; three half sisters, Shelby, Isabelle and Elizabeth Christman of Virginia; one half brother, Joseph Coleman of Chicago, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He also is survived by his maternal grandfather, Chuck O'Brien of Cleveland, Ohio; maternal great-grandmother, Marie Earle of North Ridgeville, Ohio; and paternal great-grandmother, Ida Worden of New Brunswick, Canada. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sheila Melnyk; and paternal great-grandfather, Reginald Worden. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Mr. Fred Schweihofer officiating. Interment and commitment services will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Clarion. Memorials may be made to the Clarion County 4-H. Source: Derrick, May 9, 2007 via Pamela Myers Grewell.
COLWELL, ALEXANDER —COLWELL Alexander, Esq., died at his home in Licking township, Clarion county, on July 12th, 1901, aged 84 yrs. 5 months and I I days. The deceased was bom in the county of Derry, Ireland. His parents brought him to the United States when about two years old, locating first in Armstrong county, northeast of Kittanning. Five years later they moved to Licking, Clarion county, then it was Toby township, Armstrong county, being among the early settlers of the community. Here the deceased grew to manhhood and ever afterward resided. He taught school for a number of years under the old subscription system, but gave it up to devote his time more particularly to teaching music which was his great delight. He was well known by all the people in his section and was loved and respected for his nobility of character and blameless life. No stronger commendation of his character could be given than to use the words of a neighbor who knew him from the time he was a boy. He said: "W. Colwell always favored everything that was right and opposed everything that was wrong." He was a modest, industrious and upright citizen, always interested in the well-being of his own community and of the country at large. He was a lifelong democrat and served for some 35 years in the office of Justice of the Peace. In the year 1840 he united with the Presbyterian church of Callensburg and was ever faithful and consistent. In the church Mr. Colwell became conspicuous by virtue of the many talents he had for the Lord's work, and in 1864 he was elected to the office of Ruling Elder, the duties of which office he continued to discharge until death called him from the scenes of his labors. He is survived by one brother, Wilson Colwell of Sharpsville, Pa.; two sons and one daughter as follows: James A. of Emienton, Pa.; Reuben of Callensburg, Pa., and Mrs. D.E. Daniels of Callensburg. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning, July 14, conducted by Rev. W.J. Hutchison who spoke from Acts XI: 24, "He was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith." Transcription courtesy of Gene Whitmer.
COLWELL, ELMIRA CYNTHIA (ALBERT) — Elmira Cynthia Colwell, nee Albert, wife of Porter Colwell, died at her home on Madison Street, Sligo, Pa., April 13th, after a long illness. Deceased was born March 17, 1845 and married Porter Colwell June 5, 1861, to whom were born nine children, four sons and five daughters, all of whom are living to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Her disease baffled the skill of the best physicians and at last it became apparent that she must die. Conscious to the fact, she arranged all the details of her funeral and "set her house in order" with a calmness and foresight that was remarkable. The day before she died she called her loved ones to her bedside to say goodbye, lest when the final hour come she might not be able. With a farewell to each one, a request to meet her in heaven and a last message to her absent son who was not able to reach the bedside before she died, she calmly awaited the inevitable hour, and when it came she fell "asleep in Jesus like one who wraps the drapery of couch about her and lies down to pleasant dreams." She was a member of the M.E. church and the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. E.N. Askey, assisted by Rev. Joel Smith, of Rimersburg. The text was one of her own selection and the hymns sung "Asleep in Jesus," "My Jesus I Love Thee", "Thou Thinkest Lord of Me," were among her favorites. The flowers upon her casket were profuse and beatufiul. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Sligo. Source: Clarion Democrat, April 22, 1897 (Sligo News Item)
COLWELL, JAMES PORTER — PORTLAND, Maine - Funeral services were held in Maine for James Porter Colwell, 64, of Portland, who died Sunday. Born in Sligo, January 8, 1905, he was the son of William P. and Margaret A. Tierney Colwell. He was married to Charlotte Rounds, who survives. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. In addition to his son, he is survived by one son, David at home; one sister, Mildred Colwell of Sligo, and one aunt, Mrs. Lillian Slaugenhoup of Detroit, Mich. Source: 10/16/1969 Derrick. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CONFER, ANDREW VALENTINE — Andrew Valentine Confer, a well and favorably known resident of Strattanville, passed away at home there on Aug. 20, 1917, after a lingering illness of Bright's disease. He was born near Strattanville Jan. 20, 1865, and was the second son of John Valentine and Delilah Ann Confer. He was married Sept. 23, 1885 to Mary Ellen Bums of Sligo. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. R.C. Brewster, Hornell, N.Y.; Mrs. A.C. Frampton, Strattanville; Mrs. E.E. McEntire and Clarence B. Confer, of Franklin; Dorothy Burns and Leona at home. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and four sisters, also by an infant daughter. He is also survived by the following brothers: James, Clarion Twp.; John, Corsica; and Samuel, of Strattanville. Mr. Confer was a man of good habits and principles and very much respected by all those who knew him. His loss will be deeply felt by the community in which he lived. We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly helped us thru sorrow of the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. A.V. Confer and Family. Clarion Democrat August 30, 1917
CONFER, LILLIAN A. (BASHLINE) - Long Time Sligo resident. EAST BRADY—Lillian A. Confer, 82, East Brady, a former longtime Sligo resident, died unexpectedly at 8 pm Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991, in her home following a brief illness. She resided at East Brady Heights. Born May 23, 1909, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of Charles and Louella Myers Bashline. She was a member of the East Brady Methodist Church and its missionary society. Surviving are two sons, Frederick C. Confer of North Washington and William Robert Confer of Spartansburg, S.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Hagan of Mercer; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Daisey Sarvey of Aliquippa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, two daughters, one grandchild and one brother, Richard Bashline. Services were held at 11 am Monday, Aug. 5, in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia. The Rev. Charles Hillbold, pastor of East Brady Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery at RD 1 Chicora. Courtesy of Linda Walls.
CONFER, WILBERT E. — Wilbert E. Confer, 67, 10520 Pont Road, Albion, died Thursday, May 25, 1995, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Erie. He was born in Sligo, Pa., June 18, 1927, son of the late Wilbert and Minnie Reese Confer. Mr. Confer attended Calvary United Methodist Church. For several years, he owned and operated Bill's Garage in Albion. He served as a machinist's mate with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 567, a life member of the V.F.W. 2341, and a past member of the American Legions Posts in Millcreek and Oil City. He was active with the marching unit of the V.F.W. in Albion. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gayle Lee Confer and Lawrence J. Confer; and two sisters, Florence Hartzel and Ethel Auseli. Survivors include his wife, Frances Gehr Confer, whom he married on Jan. 29, 1951; five daughters, Carol Sumner of Platea, Mrs. Paul (Cheryl) Nichols and Darlene Confer, both of Erie, Diane Confer of Albion and Mrs. Albert (Beverly) Wilson of Springboro; a brother, Melvin Confer of Oil City; five sisters, Myrtle Uhlott of Seneca, Mrs. Ronald (Violet) O'Neil of Oil City, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Caldwell of Florida, Mrs. Joseph (Anna Mae) Halter of Centerville, Mich., and Mary Bosley of Seneca; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Samuel J. Steff Funeral Home, 188 E. State St., Albion, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and may attend a service there Sunday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bennie Ortiz officiating. A private burial will be at Albion Cemetery. Erie Times-News (PA) - May 26, 1995
CONNER, DELLA K. (KING) -- RIMERSBURG - Mrs. Della K. Conner, 78, of West Monterey RD1 died Tuesday in her home, after a sudden illness. She was born April 25, 1893, in Madison Township a daughter of Lucinda Rider King and Levi King of Madison Township, Clarion County. She was married to Frank W. Conner who preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Conner was a member of the Mount Hope Church of God. Surviving are four sons, John Buzard of Cadiz, Ohio, Wilbur Conner of West Monterey, Robert Conner of Uniontown, Ohio, Homer Conner of Rimersburg; four daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Bessie) Craig of West Monterey, Mrs. George (Millie) Randolph of Sligo, Mrs. earl (Faye) Gray of East Brady, Mrs. Ronald (Janet) Conner of West Monterey. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Maude Summerville of Cadogan, Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Chicora, Mrs. Daisy Smith of Rimersburg RD; and one brother, John King of Sharon. She is survived by 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Friends will be received Thursday in the Moore-Kline Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Lawrence Elmadollar, pastor of the Mount Hope Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Conneration. 6/24/1971 Derrick. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CONNER, DOUGLAS KEITH — CRASH KILLS 1, INJURES 2 -- A Clarion County truck driver was killed and his wife and daughter were injured in a crash early yesterday in Braxton County, W.Va., state police there said. Douglas Conner, who was in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene about 20 minutes after the 3:25 a.m. accident, troopers said. Conner's wife, Rini Conner, and their daughter, Laura, 6, all of Sligo , were driving with him at the time of the accident. Rini and Laura Conner were taken to Braxton County Hospital and transferred to a hospital in Charleston, W.Va. Their conditions were not available yesterday. Conner, a driver for the last 20 years for Burns Farms in Clarion County, had been hauling about 5,000 gallons of motor oil and transmission destined for Danville, Va., said a spokesman at Burns. State police said Conner lost control of the rig and that it slammed into a guide rail, causing the truck to jackknife and flip over. The tractor separated from the trailer as the rig went off the west side of the road, troopers said. The tank was punctured and the contents spilled into Salt Lick Creek, which leads into the Little Kanawha River. Cleanup crews were at the scene to contain the spill, police said. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) - Saturday, April 11, 1998
CONNER, HOMER K. — Homer K. Conner, 81, of 66 Rays Lane, Rimersburg, Kissinger Mills, died Thursday morning, June 30, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born June 14, 1924, in Conneration, he was the son of Franklin and Della King Conner. He served stateside as a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as an aircraft radio operator and engine mechanic. Mr. Conner retired in 1986 as a foreman from Daman Industries of East Brady after 34 years of service. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Conner enjoyed hunting and fishing, was an avid sports fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was married June 19, 1946, to the former Bernice Montgomery, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and husband, Kathy and David Hoffman of Chambersburg; a son and wife, Rick and Paula Conner of Rimersburg; three grandchildren, Sarah Conner of Sligo and Barton and Brianna Conner, both of Rimersburg; and one great-granddaughter, Alana Bish of Sligo. He also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Faye) Gray of East Brady and Mrs. Janet Conner of Parker. In addition to his parents, Mr. Conner was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Conner in 1993 and Wilbur Conner in 1995; a sister, Bessie Craig in 1995; a young sister, Betty Conner; and an infant sister. There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Mount Hope Cemetery at Conneration. The Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of New Athens Church of God of Prophecy near Rimersburg, will officiate. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements.
CONNER, JAMES E. — James E. Conner, 89, of 2948 Route 66, New Bethlehem, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. Born May 9, 1918, in Clarion, he was the son of Edward A. and Mary I. Reinsel Conner. He served two tours of duty from 1937 to 1945 with the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Conner was employed as a laborer for Crawford Furniture in Fairmount City. He was a member of St. Charles Church in New Bethlehem and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Conner was married Oct. 12, 1940, to Kathryn E. Biehm, who died Aug. 20, 1989. Surviving are three sons, J. Michael Conner of Nicktown. Raymond D. Conner and wife, Jean, of Mayport and Jerome F. Conner and wife, Diane, of Sligo; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a brother, John Conner of Beaver. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Conner was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Harold and Fredrick Conner; and one sister, Agness Gourley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Charles Church, New Bethlehem, with the Rev. William Laska, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Limestone Township, Clarion County. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Source: Derrick, 7-9-07 Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CONNER, VIOLET MAE (TERWILLIGER) — Violet Mae Conner, 86, of Riverview Apartments, East Brady, formerly of Sandy Hollow near Rimersburg, died of natural causes early Monday morning at her home. Born Oct. 10, 1917, in West Monterey, Clarion County, she was the daughter of George B. and Jennie Myers Terwilliger. Mrs. Conner was a homemaker and attended the United Methodist church in East Brady. During her husband's employment career, they lived in Akron, Ohio, where they raised their family. They returned to Sandy Hollow following his retirement. Mrs. Conner was married in Butler June 15, 1938, to Robert Wetzel Conner, who died Dec. 17, 1991. Surviving are three sons, Roy G. Conner and wife, Martha, of Manchester, Ohio, Clifford B. Conner and wife, Susan, of Hartville, Ohio, and Robert M. Conner and friend, Karen Hartzell of Fryburg; three daughters, Rosella J. Temple of Kimbolton, Ohio, Judith Rae Nicholson and husband, Merle, of Kimbolton, Ohio, and Elaine K. Conner and friend, Ken Reece, of Norton, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Conner was preceded in death by seven brothers, Roy N. Terwilliger, Byron B. Terwilliger, Claude Terwilliger, James Terwilliger, Arnold Terwilliger, Charles Terwilliger and Wayne Terwilliger. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Russell, pastor of the United Methodist church in East Brady, officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dutch Hill near Parker. Source: Derrick.
CONNER, VIRGIL EUGENE -- RIMERSBURG – Virgil Eugene (Gene) Conner, 67, of Conneration, Parker RD 1, died Thursday morning at his home after an extended illness. He was born September 13, 1909, in Madison Township, Clarion County, a son of the late Silas B. and Mary Stitt Conner. He married the former Martha Wiant, who died in 1968. A retired Madison Township road supervisor, Mr. Conner spent the major portion of his life in Conneration. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Mildred) Lewis of Salineville, Ohio, and Miss Eleanor M. Conner at home; 11grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Arthur S. (Joe) Conner of Rimersburg; one sister, Mrs. Loyal (Velma) Rankin of Rimersburg, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Virgil W. Conner. Friends will be received any time after 7 p.m. today at the J.D. Miller Funeral Home, Rimersburg. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and until time of funeral services at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Rev. J. C. Himes, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Wildcat, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Conneration. Derrick (Oil City, Pa),, Oil City, Pa., Fri., Feb. 16, 1973. Pg 12 via Paul Kifer.
CONNER, VIRGIL WIANT - 11/2/1959 Gettysburgh Times (Monday) - Four Killed in Crash - Four men were killed Saturday when their car smashed through a guard rail on Route 322 near Clarion and plunged into the Clarion River. Killed were William Mortimer, 31, Virgil Connor, 31, Meade Gathers, 40, all of Rimersburg, and John Gathers, 30, of Sligo RD2, Meade's brother. 11/2/1959 Gettysburgh Times (Monday) - Four Killed in Crash - Four men were killed Saturday when their car smashed through a guard rail on Route 322 near Clarion and plunged into the Clarion River. Killed were William Mortimer, 31, Virgil Connor, 31, Meade Gathers, 40, all of Rimersburg, and John Gathers, 30, of Sligo RD2, Meade's brother. FUNERAL RITES SET WEDNESDAY -- RIMERSBURG - Virgil Wiant Conner, 29, of Rimersburg RD, a trucker, was drowned in the Clarion River early Saturday following a tragic car accident which claimed the lives of four men. He was born Dec. 13, 1929, in Madison Township, Clarion County, a son of Virgil Eugene and Martha Emma Wiant Conner. He and the former Ella McCall were married in March 1954. Mr. Conner was a member of the Rimersburg Lions Club, the American Legion and VFW posts in Rimersburg and the Cooties of Clarion. In addition to his widow and parents, he is survived by three sons, William, 9, Robert, 8, and Douglas, 2, and a daughter, Deborah, 4. He is also survived by two sisters, Eleanor, at home and Mrs. Tom (Mildred) Lewis of Wellsville, O. The body is at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Benjamin McLuckie, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Derrick, Tuesday, 11/3/1959
CONRAD, DANIEL F., aged about 59 years died at his home in Curllsville at three o'clock on last Sabbath afternoon, after a lingering illness. Deceased was one of the best known and most highly esteemed residents of that neighborhood. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served as a private in Co. FL 155d' Penn'a. Vols., for nearly three years. He was a member of the GAR and also a member of the I.O.O.F., a good citizen, a fond husband, affectionate father and kindly hearted Christian gentleman withal. He is survived by a widow and several children who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the interment being made in the Curllsville M.E. cemetery and the remains bome to their last resting place by former comrades in arms. Transcription courtesy Pamela Myers Grewell.
CONRAD, SCOTT BENSON — City Marshal S.B. Conrad died at 2 o'clock Monday morning (August *), after an illness extending over more than a year. Scott Benson Conrad was born near Pittsburgh, Pa. on November 25, 1872 and was married to Miss Kate Wiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Wiser, his childhood sweetheart, who formerly lived in Curllsville, in 1899. To this union were born three children, one of whom, Mary Eleanor, 3 years old, still lives. The other little ones had gone before. His wife, two brothers and three sisters also survive him, and to these the heartfelt sympathy of our people go out. He came to Forrest City in 1901 as lineman for the Western Union Telegraph Company, leaving that service about two years ago. He then held the position of night engineer at the light plant, but failing health forced him to seek other employment. Hoping that outdoor work might prove beneficial, he at the last municipal election sought the office of city marshal and was successful. He was a Christian gentleman, a devoted husband, a loving and provident father, a loyal friend and a good citizen. Funeral services were conducted at the home 10 o'clock Tuesday morning by the Rev. W.K. Johnson, pastor of Marianna Presbyterian church, and interment was made in the Forrest City cemetery under the auspices of the Masons of which order and the Odd Fellows he was an honored member. The floral offerings were unusually tasteful and rich. (Forrest City, Mo. Times) Source: Clarion Democrat 9/7/1916. NOTE: Son of Daniel F. and Caroline (English) Conrad.
COOK, SARAH E. (STEEN) — Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E. Cook of Sligo, who died January 17, were conducted January 19 in the Hawk funeral home, Sligo, with Rev. Lloyd W. Chelton, pastor ot the Methodist church of Sligo, officiating. Interment was in the Sligo cemetery. Mrs. Cook was born January 15, 1888, in Sligo, the daughter of the late Mrs. Nancy Hartle Steen. Her husband, Samuel Cook, died a number of years ago. THE OIL CITY (PA.) DERRICK, MONDAY MORNING. JANUARY 31, 1949
CORBETT, CARRIE VIENNA (SIVERLING) — The people of Monroe Township were very much saddened last Thursday morning when the message came that Mrs. John A. Corbett had died in the hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Corbett had been ailing for some time from goiter. At times she seemed better and there seemed strong hopes that she would regain her former good health. But despite her careful nursing and medical treatments the malady proved fatal. Carrie Vienna Siverling, daughter of Conrad Siverling, was born June 4, 1876, in Monroe township, and passed away December 10, 1925. On October 11, 1893, she was united in marriage to John A. Corbett also of Monroe township. Although the death of this dear one has caused a vacant chair in the family circle that never can be filled by one so loving, kind and true and no longer visible in this world, yet she lives and will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved her. At an early age she connected herself with the St. John's Lutheran Church at Churchville and she remained in that faith until death. She is survived by her husband and two children: Miss Sarah at home, and Merrill A., a student in the Sligo High School. One son Charles preceded her in death during the World War on Oct. 17, 1918. His body was never found. One brother, Bird Siverling, also survives, besides a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon at the late home in Monroe township and were very largely attended, which attested the love and respect of the life which had been closed. Rev. Holter spoke words of comfort and appreciation. Interment in the Churchville Cemetery. Source: Clarion Democrat (12/17/1925)
CORBETT, CHARLES CLARK — Charles Clark Corbett was born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, June 26, 1895, and was killed on the battle fields of Europe October 17, 1918. He was called to the colors Sept. 19, 1917, and sent to Camp Lee, Va. on October 21, 1917. He was transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga. and was placed in Co. C, 320 Machine Gun Battalion, where he was in training until the middle of April, 1918. He was sent to Camp Upton, N.Y., and from there was sent overseas landing in England May 7, 1918. His company was moved to the front line in July where he was in active service until his death. He was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, of Churchville, also a member of the Knights of the Maccabees of New Bethlehem, Tent No. 170. He leaves to mourn their loss his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Corbett, one sister, Sarah F., and one brother, John M, and many warm friends. Source: Clarion Democrat December 12, 1918 . Note: His mothers obit says his body was never found. Transcription courtesy of Thelma Kifer.
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