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GALENTINE, LOIS S. (COURSON) MRS. GALENTINE DIES; SERVICES HELD TODAY — REYNOLDSVILLE - Mrs. Lois S. Galentine of Reynoldsville RD 2 died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an illness of five weeks. Born in Sligo RD October 11, 1921, she was a daughter of Dave and Frances Fox Courson. She was married December 8, 1948, to Ralph S. Galentine who survives. Mrs. Galentine lived in the Reynolsville area since 1954. Formerly, she lived in Clarion. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Glade McElravy of Sligo RD, Mrs. John Hannold of Shippenville, and Mrs. Joe Staab of Clarion; four brothers, Fred of Elwood City, Ralph of Clarion, Dean of Butler, and Carl of Sligo RD; and her father, Dave Courson of Sligo RD. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today from the Eugene S. Smith Funeral Home in Reynoldsville where friends will be received until the time of services. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Emery. Interment will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.

GALLAGHER, FRED HORNER — Fred Gallagher, Store Owner in Sligo, Dies — SLIGO - Fred Horner Gallagher, 58, of Sligo died at 5:55 p.m. Monday at his home following an extended illness. He was born October 20, 1912 in Perry Township, the son of Mrs. Verna Horner Gallagher of Dutch Hill and the late George B. Gallagher. On July 12, 1937, he married the former Ruth M. Smith, who survives. He formerly taught school for nine years and for the last 25 years, owned and operated Gallagher's Market in Sligo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jan Gallagher of Sligo and Mark Gallagher of South Bend, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Susan) Magrini of Goodwill, Okla. and Miss Sally Gallagher, at home; two grandsons, Casey Gallagher and Clint Gallagher and one brother, Willard Gallagher of Parker RD1. One son, Clinton, preceded him in death. He was affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Dutch Hill and was a member of Sligo Sportsmen's Club. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Frank Tulak, pastor of Callensburg United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Dutch Hill Cemetery. Source: unknown publication, dated in handwriting Dec. 28, 1970. Clipping courtesy of Linda Walls. Transcribed by Pamela Myers Grewell.

GANDOLFI, EMMA — SLIGO - Emma Gandolfi, 99, of Sligo RD1, died Saturday evening, December 1, at Clarion Hospital. Born June 21, 1885, in Varano, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gosepopi Marchi. In 1905, she married Joseph Gandolfi, who preceded her in death in 1939. Mrs. Gandolfi left Italy in 1912, and has resided in Clarion County the past 72 years. She was a member of the Clarion Immaculate Conception Church. She is survived by four sons, Mario Gandolfi of Sligo RD, John and Bruno Gandolfi, both of Clarion, and Arnold Gandolfi of Clarion RD; a daughter, Mrs. James (Lydia) Wynkoop of Clarion; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three step great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Mazzoni; two brothers; and a half-sister. A Christian wake service was held on Monday, December 3, at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. A funeral mass was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Clarion Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Sam Bungo, pastor, officiating. Burial took place in Clarion Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

GANDOLFI, MARY T. (PHILLIPS) — Mary T. Gandolfi, 98, of Sligo died at 11 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Golden Living Center near Shippenville. Born March 6, 1911, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Charles and Julianna (Kerestes) Philips. She married Mario Gandolfi on April 28, 1934. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1993. Mrs. Gandolfi enjoyed crocheting, knitting and working on the outside of her house. She and her husband owned and operated Mary's Tavern near Rimersburg for many years. Mrs. Gandolfi was a member of St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church in Rimersburg. She is survived by two sisters, Irene Goodman of Rimersburg, and Rose Houlihan of Erie; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John Phillips, Carl Phillips, and Steven Phillips; and a sister, Margaret Bobbert. Mass Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at St. Richard's Roman Catholic Church in Rimersburg with the Rev. William Kuba, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment was in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Clarion. Memorial contributions can be made to Clarion Forest VNA, Knox, PA 16232.

GANDOLFI, PHYLLIS (DAVIS) — Phyllis Gandolfi, 82, of Clarion, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Sheila Rivers, in Knox. Born Oct. 24, 1922, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Arthur Roy and Maude Daugherty Davis, both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Gandolfi worked 20 years at the Sylvania Plant in Brookville and also had a 20-year career as a library assistant at Clarion University of Pennsylvania's Carlson Library. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion where she was active in the Chimers, the funeral dinners team, Circle Group and sewing group. Her hobbies included traveling, gardening, reading and crossword puzzles. She was married April 10, 1943, to John Gandolfi, who preceded her in death Nov. 28, 2000. Surviving are two daughters, Sheila Rivers and her husband, David, of Knox, and Sandra Lytle and her husband, Robert, of Homer City; five grandchildren, Sandra and Jeffrey Rivers, Shannon Blum, Jamie Short and Tom Lytle; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gandolfi was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Goble Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery.

GARIS, WILLIAM EUGENE SR. — William Eugene Garis Sr., 86, of Emlenton, a World War II veteran, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness. Born in Turnip Hole, Clarion County, July 2, 1923, he was the son of Carlton Stover and Mildred Irene Fox Garis. Mr. Garis graduated from Sligo High School in 1941. Mr. Garis served in World War II as a waist gunner on the B-17 Flying Fortress, the "Classy Chassy," from 1942 to 1944. His experiences are published in "Twenty-Six Missions over Nazi Europe." Bill owned and operated the Turnip Hole General Store for 24 years with his wife, Mildred. He was a rural mail carrier for the Emlenton Post Office and retired in 1978. Bill was a 53-year member of the Canby Masonic Lodge 520 F&AM of St. Petersburg. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid collector of Native American artifacts. He also collected antiques and historical memorabilia, attending many auctions with his wife. Surviving are a son, William E. Garis Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, of Emlenton; a daughter, Yvonne Murray of Bluefield, W.Va.; six grandchildren, Wally Page and his wife, Kim, Tim Garis, Bill Garis and his wife, Terrin, Fallon Garis, Tanya Clifford and her husband, Matthew, and Lana Murray; and four great-grandchildren, Kyle Page, Trevor Page, Blaine Murray and Willie Garis. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Ann Henderson Garis; his son, Dennis Scott Garis; his grandson, Steven Brent Garis; and his brother, Russell Garis.

GARIS - Friends of William Eugene Garis Sr., who died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hile Funeral Home, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Myers, pastor of the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Petersburg Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Foxburg American Legion Miller-Rankin Post 636 and the Parker VFW Roy Calvin McGinnis Post 7073. Masonic services will be held at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 281, St. Petersburg, PA 16054 or to the Big Bend United Methodist Church, c/o Nancy Wood, 780 Highlands Road, Emlenton, PA 16373. Source: Butler Eagle (PA) - November 17, 2009

GARNEAU, LOIS (SPACE) — Lois Garneau, 75, of Lighthouse Point, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at her residence following a lingering illness. Born March 28, 1924, in Clarion, she was a daughter of Boggs and Mabel Space. Mrs. Garneau was a graduate of Clarion High School. She was married Sept. 12, 1945, to John P. Garneau, who survives. Mrs. Garneau was a home maker and assisted her husband for many years as bookkeeper for Johnny Garneau's Restaurants. They moved with their family to Florida in 1972. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Lighthouse Point. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Clarion prior to moving to Florida. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, John Garneau Jr. and his wife, Ginger, of Montoursville and Robert Garneau and his wife, Tami, of Raleigh, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Chuck (Jane) McLaughlin of Lighthouse Point, Fla., Mrs. William (Barbara) Kelley of Reston, Va., and Mrs. James (Susan) McKinney of Allison Park; and 10 grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Maxine Burton of Venice, Fla.; a brother, Boggs Space of Clarion; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garneau was preceded in death by a sister, Doris McKee. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today in St. Paul the Apostle Church in Lighthouse Point, Fla. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Clarion, with the Rev. Frank Przepierski, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Holy Cross Hospital, Bienes Cancer Center, in care of John Fitzgerald, 4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 33308.

GARVER, FRED R. — RIMERSBURG - Fred R. Garver, 76, of Rimersburg RD 1, died Monday morning in the Clarion Hospital, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 21, 1894, in Rimersburg, the son of Jacob and Amanda Harriger Garver and lived in Rimersburg all his life. He is survived by three brothers: Chester A. and Thurston of Rimersburg RD1 and Clair of Mars. A sister, Mrs. Mildred Grossman of Butler, survives him as do several nieces and nephews. Mr. Garver was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Friends may call anytime at the J.D. Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg and the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the home. Rev. J.C. Himes of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Wildcat, officiating. Interment will be in the Lawsonham cemetery. Source: 7/28/1970 Oil City Derrick

GATES, DAVID M. -- David M. Gates of Piney township died at his home at Madison Furnace at an early hour this (Monday) Morning. Mr. Gates was past 60 years of age. For some years he has been in poor health but has only been confined to his bed for the past five weeks with cancer of the stomach. He was a member of Capt. J.B. Loomis Post G.A.R. and a member in good standing of Clarion Lodge I.O.O.F. The funeral will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Interment at Reidsburg. (Clarion Journal 11/6/1899)

David M. Gates, of Piney township, a veteran of the Civil War, died on Monday after a lingering illness. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., of Clarion. Funeral and interment on Wednesday. (Clarion Republican 11/9/1899)

GATES, INIS M. (SAYLOR) — Inis M. Gates, 88, of 35 Burns Road, Sligo, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo after a short illness. Born Jan. 16, 1916, in Toby Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Sarah C. Greenawalt Saylor. Mrs. Gates was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and working word-search puzzles. She was married Jan. 13, 1935, to Paul R. Gates, who died Nov. 16, 1995. Mrs. Gates is survived by a daughter, Phyllis J. Greenawalt of Sligo; a son, Richard Gates and his wife, Boneta, of Sligo; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gates was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Janet Carol; three sisters, Ruth and Mildred Myers and Adda McElhaney; and six brothers, Thomas, James, John, Arnold, Wilbur and Harry Saylor. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Colin Cook, pastor of New Hope Church of God, Clarion, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggest memorial donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Source: Derrick.

GATES, PAULINE ELDER -- Mrs. Lewis Gates, 35, died at 2 p.m. Monday in Butler Hospital following a long illness. She was a member of the Mt. Joy Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents, Mr and Mrs. Wesley Elder, Sligo RD; her husband Lewis, and six children, Katherine, Mercedes, Nancy, Harry, Eugene and George. Also surviving are four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Olive Gates, Alum Rock; Mrs. Gertrude Lewis, Girard, O.; Mrs. Richard Neely, Knox RD; Mrs. Violet Raybuck, Knox RD and James Elder, Knox RD. The body will be in the Stuart Funeral Home, Knox, after 6 p.m. today. Oil City Derrick, Aug. 16, 1955

Mrs. Lewis Gates -- Knox -- died at 2 p.m. Monday in Butler Hospital. Surviving are her parents, husband, six children four brother and one sister [should be one brother and four sisters]. The body has been removed to the Stuart Funeral HOme, Knox, where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. The body will be removed at noon Thursday to the Mt. Joy Church where it will lie in state until 2 p.m. when services will be conducted by Rev. James Cox. Interment in Mt. Joy Cemetery. Oil City Derrick, Aug. 16, 1955 Transcription courtesy of Leslie Raybuck.

GATHERS, BLANCHE ELIZABETH (BURNS) — Blanche E. Gathers, 91, died Thursday evening, Feb. 9, 1995, at the Clarview rest home. Born Jan. 9, 1904, in Limestone Township, she was a daughter of Arthur and Carrie Wyman Burns. She was employed by the G.C. Murphy Co. for 17 years before retiring in 1958. Mrs. Gathers was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. She married Ray Gathers in December 1924. He died in September 1969. Surviving are three sons, Leo and Melvin Gathers, both of Sligo, and Connell Gathers of Brookville; one daughter, Dolores Wenner of Sligo; one daughter-in-law, Sally Gathers, and one brother-in-law and wife, Howard and Evelyn Gathers. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gathers was preceded in death by one son, Harold Gathers; four brothers, Clair Burns, Fred Burns, Bill Burns, and George Burns; and two sisters, Marie Johnson and Betty Greenawalt. Friends may call 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 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. Thomas Johnson of the Sligo Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Sligo Methodist Church Nursery Department.

BLANCHE E. GATHERS—Retired G.C. Murphy Employee — SLIGO — Blanche E. Gathers, 91, of Sligo, died Thursday evening, February 9, 1995, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born January 9, 1904, she was a daughter of Arthur and Carrie Wyman Burns. She was married in December 1924 to Ray Gathers, who died in September 1969. Mrs. Gathers was employed by the G.C. Murphy Company for 17 years before retiring in 1968. She was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three sons; Leo and Melvin Gathers, both of Sligo and Connell Gathers of Brookville; one daughter, Dolores Wenner of Sligo; one daughter-in-law, Sally Gathers; and one brother-in-law and wife, Howard and Evelyn Gathers; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Gathers was preceded in death by one son, Harold Gathers; four brothers, Clair Burns, Fred Burns, Bill Burns and George Burns; and two sisters, Marie Johnson and Betty Greenawalt. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 13, in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. The Rev. Thomas Johnson, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment followed in Clarion Cemetery.

GATHERS, EMERY LUTHER — Emery L. Gathers, aged 63 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lewis of East Main Street, Clarion, at 5:30 o’clock last night following a lingering illness attributed to a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Monroe Township on June 4 1863

and resided in that locality until six years ago when he moved to Clarion. He was married to Mary Krauss of Shippenville, on October 15, 1891. He is

survived by the following children: Glen E. Gathers of Erie; Mrs. George W. Larsen [?]of Pittsburgh; Mrs. John E. Lewis of Clarion; a sister, Mrs. T. M.

McKee of Bradford; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services in his memory will be conducted at the Lewis home at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon

and interment will be made in the Reidsburg cemetery. Source: The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA. Sept 28, 1929 via Paul Kifer.

GATHERS, EVALYN L. — Evalyn L. Gathers, 72, of Liberty Towers, Clarion, died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 9, 1929, in Curllsville, she was a daughter of Sloan Bryon and Nina SHAFFER Gathers. Mrs. Gathers worked for 20 years at the Owns Illinois Glass Plant. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Laura Jean Gathers of Lake Wells, Fla.; and a nephew, Larry Gathers of Tuscola, Texas. There will be no visitation. Private family services will be held. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements.

GATHERS, GLENN E. -- CLARION — Glenn E. Gathers, 65, of 1340 31st Street, Erie, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in the St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, after an extended illness. Born December 18, 1892, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Mr. Gathers was the son of Emery L. Gathers and Mary Krauss Gathers. He married the former Adda E. Lewis. He formerly made his home in Clarion until he moved to Erie in 1925. Mr. Gathers had retired last month. He had been maintenance foreman in the Lovell Manufacturing Company for 24 years. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Dale, Keith and Glenn E. Gathers, and one daughter, Romayne Peterson. Nine grandchildren also survive along with two sisters, Mrs. Alice Larson of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Lena Lewis of Clarion. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Schaal Funeral Home, Erie, with Rev. Lubeck of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie. Donald Lewis, Robert Lewis and Elliott Lewis of Clarion RD 2 and Jack Lewis and William Lewis of Shippenville along with Joseph Tice were acting pallbearers. Among those who attended from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Larson, Mrs. Laurie McBride and Mrs. Hunter McGreary of Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lewis and sons, Elliott, Donald, and Robert of Clarion RD 2; Mr. and Mrs. Audley Lewis, Clarion RD 2 and Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis of Clarion. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Friday, January 31, 1958. Pg 9 via Paul Kifer.

GATHERS, HARRY JAMES -- Harry J. Gathers died at 3 pm Tuesday, in his home in Sligo following a stroke suffered five months ago. He was a well known painter in that area. He was born February 16, 1878, a son of Ross and Juliana Gathers. He was married in 1903 to Nannie Fox who died in 1948. Mr. Gathers was a member of the Presbyterian church of Sligo and of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows of Sligo. Two sons preceded him in death: Ronald, who was killed in action in World War II and Kenneth who was killed by electrocution from a high power line in 1947. Surviving are four sons, Ray and Howard, both of Sligo, Russell of Vandergrift and Walter of Clarion. The body is at the family home. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Thursday Morning, Jan 11, 1951

GATHERS, HARRY RUSSELL -- CLARION – Russell Gathers, 72, of Marianne Estates, died at 12:30 pm Tuesday in Clarion Hospital. Mr. Gathers retired in 1961 from United States Steel Fairless Works at Morrisville after 32 years service. He was born September 20, 1904, In Monroe Township, Clarion County, a son of Harry J. and Nancy S. Fox Gathers. He and the former Grace M. Barlett were married October 21, 1925. She survives. Mr. Gathers was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Clarion. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Clarion Elks Lodge and the only honorary life member of the lodge in Clarion. He also was a member of Clarion Lodge 277, F. & A. M. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. Grace Gathers, are a son, Harry R. Gathers of Decatur, ILL; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Charlotte) Mumford of Brookville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Walter D. (Bill) Gathers of Clarion and Howard J Gathers of Sligo. His parents and three brothers are deceased. 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 Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday in the funeral home with Rev. George S. Crooks, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Wednesday, August 17, 1977. Pg 14

GATHERS, HOMER B.

GATHERS, HOWARD J. -- Howard J. "Spot" Gathers, 81, of 342 Madison St., Sligo, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, in Clairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born May 23, 1919, in Sligo, he was a son of Harry and Nannie Fox Gathers. Mr. Gathers was a dragline operator for 43 years for various coal companies in the Sligo area and retired in 1984 from C&K Coal Co. He was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. Mr. Gathers was a member of St. Petersburg Masonic Lodge, F. & A.M., and the New Castle Consistory. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Gathers was married May 27, 1944, to the former Evelyn McKinney, who survives. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Irene Gathers of Clarion; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gathers was preceded in death by five brothers, Wray Gathers, Russell Gathers, Bill Gathers, Kenneth Gathers and Ronald Gathers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Holyan, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sligo Presbyterian Church, Sligo, 16255. The Derrick, February 5, 2001

GATHERS, JULIANA CATHERINE (FINEFROCK) — Mrs. Juliana C. Gathers, nee Finefrock, wife of Mr. S. R. [Samuel Ross] Gathers, of Clarion, was born August 11, 1846, and died Saturday, May 11, 1912, aged 65 years and 9 months. She was a daughter of Jacob and Esther Finefrock, of Piney township. She was married to Samuel Ross Gathers, June 20, 1867, who now survives her with the following children: Mrs. Mary Allison, Kaylor, Pa.; Mrs. Lizzie Cropp, Bradford, Pa.; Mrs. Eva J. Ensley, Connellsville, Pa.; Harry Gathers, Sligo; Mrs. Vernia Watt, South Carolina; Mrs. Stella L. Sweet, Marianna, Pa.; Marshall L. Gathers, Clarion. Besides these children there survive 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret Wensel and Mrs. Lavina Larimer, Sligo; William E. Finefrock of Kane; Thomas J., of Reidsburg; John C., Piney township, and E.E. Finefrock, West Pittsburgh. Mrs. Gathers was a member of the Methodist church for about 42 years and about 27 years of this time has lived in Clarion and was connected with the Methodist church of this place. The funeral was held in the church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. S. Neigh pastor, conducting the services and the interment was made in the Clarion cemetery, the following acting pallbearers: T.L. Ray, E.C. Faloon, J. W. Ogden, J.C. Campbell, J.T. Davis and Wm. L. Sansom. Source: Thelma Kifer.

GATHERS, LEO BURNS — Leo Burns Gathers, 79, of Sligo, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Aug. 18, 1926, in Sligo, he was the son of Wray and Blanche Burns Gathers. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army with Co. D., 800th Military Police Battalion. He served in the South Pacific, Mendanao-Leyte Island and Kobe, Japan. Mr. Gathers retired in 1989 from construction. He was a member of Sligo United Methodist Church. Mr. Gathers enjoyed his family, hunting, gardening and picnics with the family. He was married Dec. 2, 1944, to Louise Minnick, who survives. Also surviving are one sister, Deloris Wenners of Sligo; one brother, Connell Gathers and wife, Marilyn, of Sligo; three sisters-in-law, Sally Gathers and Frances Gathers, both of Sligo, and Helen Blauser of Seneca; and a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gathers was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Gathers and Melvin Gathers. Visitation will be held 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. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Russell, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Churchville Cemetery, Curllsville, where committal and military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post No. 66 of Clarion. The Derrick - Oil City, PA - Monday, May 8, 2006 - Transcription courtesy of Thelma Kifer.

GATHERS, MARY ANNA (KRAUSS) — "Killed By Lightning" -Nothing has happened for a long time that so shocked the people of this community as the announcement that Mrs. Emery L. Gathers was killed by lightning Wednesday evening, August 2, 1922, and the expressions of sorrow were universal. Mr. and Mrs. Gathers had just completed milking their two cows and Mrs. Gathers took the milk to the cellar to separate it and put it away and Mr. Gathers went to the garage to attend to something about their car as they were talking of going out that evening. Almost out of a clear sky there was a sharp crash of thunder and a bolt of lightning struck the telephone pole in front of the house and the electricity followed the wire into the house and finally, after seeming to be in all parts of the house, found its way to the cellar and Mrs. Gathers received the shock, killing her instantly. She was not marked in any way except a small spot on the side of her face or forehead. Her daughter, Lena Ruth, who was standing by the sewing machine, had a mark on her limb from the lightning. But what a calamity! What a disaster! One moment a happy home, the next a broken home. How the heart of the entire community was stirred in sympathy for those who sustained the loss. Mrs. Mary Anna Gathers was the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Krauss and was born Sept. 15, 1869 in Piney township, Clarion county. She was united in marriage to Emery L. Gathers, Oct. 15, 1891, in Shippenville, Pa. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Glenn E. Gathers, Reidsburg; Miss Alice Gathers, teacher in New Kensington schools, and Miss Lena Ruth Gathers, at home. She also leaves two grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Chas. J. Krauss, Piney township; Mrs. H. H. Tice, Clarion; Mrs. N. E. Thompson, Mrs. H. C. Rhea, Mrs. C. W. Kemerer, all of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. L. C. Mates, Philadelphia. One brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Gathers was a noble spirited, fine Christian woman and held the love and esteem of all who knew her by reason of the graces and beautiful characteristics of her life which shone out in thought, word and deed. Her life was indeed a most exemplary one. Then, too, she was a model homemaker and was queen of a loving and lovely home. She was associated with the Zion Baptist Church of Reidsburg, and her funeral services were conducted Saturday, August 5th, by Rev. Wm. Wheeler, and the interment was made in the Reidsburg cemetery. Loving sympathy goes out from everybody to Mr. Gathers and his bereaved family. Clarion Democrat, Aug 10, 1922. Submitted by Paul Kifer.

GATHERS, MAUDE BELLE (MILLIGAN)

GATHERS, MEADE WOODROW - Meade Gathers, 44, of New Bethlehem RD, was born Dec. 3, 1914, also in Porter Township. In addition to his widow, the former Wilda Mae Smyers, who he married Jun 11, 1938, and his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Jeanne, 20, and Barbara Jane, 18, both at home, and the brother and sisters listed above in his brothers obituary. Double funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, with Rev. Merle Fox, pastor of the United Church of Christ in Rimersburg and Curllsville, presiding. Interment will be in Licking Cemetery, Churchville. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Nov 2, 1959. Pg 11

GATHERS, NANCY SARAH "NANNIE" (FOX) -- Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Gathers, 68, wife of Harry Gathers of Sligo who died Monday morning, May 24, in the family home following a short illness, were conducted Thursday afternoon, May 27, in the Gathers’ residence with Rev. Elder D. Crawford officiating. Interment was in the Clarion cemetery. Mrs. Gathers was born March 18, 1880, in Monroe township, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alphus Fox. She was united in marriage to Harry Gathers on August 1, 1903 and lived in Sligo since that time. She was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian church. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Russell Gathers of Vandergrift; Ray Gathers of Curllsville; Walter Gathers of Clarion ad Howard Gathers of Sligo. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. David Courson of Clarion, R. D. 1; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death, Ronald who was killed June 3, 1945, during World War II and Kenneth, who was killed June 5, 1947, in an accident. The Oil City Derrick, Thursday Morning, June 3, 1948. Pg 24 via Paul Kifer.

GATHERS, NINA (SHAFFER) -- Mrs. Nina Shaffer Gathers, 63, of Curllsville, died at 2 pm Wednesday in the Brookville Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born in Franklin, the daughter of the late Ellen Dunkel Shaffer and Charles Shaffer, and spent her girlhood there. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Evelyn, and son, Sloan Jr. at home, and a sister, Mrs. Julie McCall, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Gay Shaffer, both of 203 Liberty Street. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo, where services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, followed by interment in the Sligo Cemetery. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, June 23, 1956

GATHERS, RAY A. — Ray A. Gathers, 63, of Sligo, employed as a painter, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 31, 1905, in Sligo, Clarion County, a son of Harry and Nancy Fox Gathers. He and the former Blanche Burns were married December 3, 1924. She survives. Mr. Gathers was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. He also was a member of the Lions Club and the Odd Fellows Lodge in Sligo. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. Blanche Gathers of Sligo, are three sons, Leo, Melvin and Connell Gathers of Sligo; a daughter, Mrs. Nelson (Delores) Wenner of Sligo; 13 grandchildren, and three brothers, Russell Gathers of Clarion RD, William Gathers of Clarion and Howard Gathers of Sligo. His parents, a son and two brothers are deceased. Removal was made to the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will received friends after 7 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Albert Renwick of Brockway, a retired minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Obit, Oil City Derrick, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1969

GATHERS, RONALD M. — Reported missing in action in Belgium on January 3, 1945, the death of Pfc. Ronald M. Gathers was confirmed yesterday. Serving with the Medical Corps, Pfc. Gathers had previously been awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry in action with the Medical Corps during a battle in Germany. Pfc. Gathers was inducted in December, 1942, trained at Camp Howzie, Texas and Camp Claiborne, La., and got his medical work at O'Reilley General Hospital, Springfield, Mo. He went overseas in September, 1944, landing first in England. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gathers of Sligo, and married Miss Florence Gathers, daughter of Mrs. Maud Gathers of New Bethlehem. A graduate of Sligo high school, class of 1936, he was employed at Owens-Illinois at the time of his induction.

GATHERS, ROY "JOHN" -- Roy Gathers, 41, of Sligo RD 1, was born in Porter Township, Clarion County, April 14, 1918, son of Homer and Maude Bell Milligan Gathers. He was married to Mary E. Barger in 1949. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW of Clarion. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Maude Gathers of New Bethlehem, RD 1; a brother Herman of New Bethlehem, RD 1; three sisters, Mrs. Clair (Blanche) McCullough of Russell; Mrs. Raymond (Florence) Slaugenhaupt of Rimersburg, and Mrs. Wilbur (Grace) Warner of Rimersburg RD. The one sister, Mrs. Slaugenhaupt, upset by the tragedy, gave birth ahead of schedule to a son in the Clarion Hospital Sunday morning. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Nov 2, 1959. Pg 11

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. Source: 11/2/1959 Gettysburg Times (Monday)

GATHERS, SAMUEL ROSS — With very great sorrow the people of Clarion learned of the death of S. Ross Gathers, a long time well known and highly respected citizen of Clarion, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Riley Allen, on Thursday, February 12, 1925, at Bridgeton, N. J., at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 14 days. Mr. Gathers was born in Piney township, Clarion county, in 1844, the son of Henry and Mary Gathers, and was one of a large family of children, of whom he was the last living. He grew to manhood at the place of his birth. He became one of the most expert teamsters in all this section of country and it was said of him that he could drive his team farther, haul heavier loads and keep his team in better condition than most any other teamster here at the time. He was always kind to and careful of his horses. This was typical of the man -- he was always kind to his family and friends and considerate of others at all times. Mr. Gathers was a loyal supporter of the Union during the Civil War, and was a member of Co. H, 155th Reg. Penna. Vols. in which he served with great devotion and valor, being discharged at the conclusion of the war in June 1865. He was united in marriage with Miss Julina C. Finefrock, daughter of Jacob and Esther Finefrock, who preceded him in death thirteen years ago. To their union were born ten children, seven of whom survive, as follows: Mrs. Mary Allison, Coverdale; Mrs. Elizabeth Cropp, Franklin; Mrs. Eva Ensley, Connellsville; Harry Gathers, Sligo; Mrs. Verna Allen, Bridgeton, N.J.; Mrs. Sella Sweet, New Kensington, and Marshall Gathers, W.VA. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In 1923 Mr. Gathers met with an automobile accident in which he had his left hip badly damaged, the injury extending over to the backbone. From this injury he never recovered, and undoubtedly his death was hastened by it. His body was brought to Clarion and taken to the home of his nephew, Henry M. Gathers, 136 Grand Ave., where the funeral was held last Sunday afternoon Feb. 15th, the Rev. C. J. Warner of the First Methodist Church, of which the deceased had been a member for many years, conducted the services and the interment was made in the Clarion cemetery. Source: Clarion Democrat via Thelma Kifer.

GATHERS, SARAH (SWITZER) — Mrs. Sarah Switzer Gathers was born March 11, 1854 at Callensburg, Clarion County, Pa. As her parents both died when she was quite small, she was raised by Ross Corbett, the father of the great missionary, Rev. Hunter Corbett, of China. She was married to Levi A. Gathers September 15, 1881 at the home of R. M. Corbett, Leatherwood, Pa. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gathers went west, locating at Drexel, Mo. and living in or near that place for about 20 years. The rest of her life was spent at various places, the last six years on their farm near Neal, Kansas where she died November 12, 1908. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband and three sons Frank, Merle and George, also a daughter-in-law and little granddaughter, the wife and childe of the oldest son, Frank, of Canadian, Tex. The children were all with her and ministered to her every want so far as mortal could. It was a great comfort to her to have them near. Besides her family she leaves a host of friends to whom she was very dear and whom she loved with all her heart. They came from far and near with loving sympathy, longing to ease her pain and learning lessons of Christian patience from her. She joined the Presbyterian church when only 13 years of age and has been an earnest faithful member of the same ever since and died putting her trust in Him "who giveth his beloved sleep." (included poem) Source: December 3, 1908 Clarion Democrat, via Thelma Kifer.

GATHERS, SHELDON ANDREW — Sheldon Andrew Gathers, 27, of Rimersburg, Pa., died of injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Bedford, Pa., on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2009. He was born Nov. 20, 1981, in Clarion, Pa., and was the son of Sharon and Leo Gathers of Fredericksburg and Arthur L. Gross of Strattanville, Pa. Mr. Gathers was of the Protestant faith and was a graduate of the Union School District's Class of 2000, and also attended school in Fredericksburg while living there. He enjoyed all sports, fishing and watching ESPN. Most recently, he was a carpet and floor installer and was a machinist student at the New Castle School of Trades in Pulaski, Pa. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Jewell of Rimersburg, Pa.; his sons, Evan Gathers and Noah Gathers, both of Hubbard, Ohio; maternal grandparents Carl and Mary Best of Rimersburg, Pa.; paternal grandmothers Sally Gathers of Sligo, Pa., and Jane Summerville of Curllsville, Pa.; his brother, Michael Gathers and Casey Purcell of Spotsylvania County; four sisters, Shelly Eaglin and husband David of Spotsylvania, Stacey Boles of Lima, Ohio, and Josie Gross and Tara Gross, both of Strattanville, Pa.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg, with the funeral to be held there at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Pastor Larry Forsythe of Country Gospel, Callensburg, and the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarville Memorial Park, Strattanville, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Evan and Noah Gathers and Emily Jewell Education Fund, c/o Northwest Savings Bank, Rimersburg, Pa. 16248. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hills funeralhome.com. Free Lance-Star, The (Fredericksburg, VA) - November 14, 2009

GATHERS, SLOAN BYRON -- CLARION – Sloan Byron Gathers died at 2:31 p.m. yesterday at his residence on South 5th Avenue in Clarion. Born July 7, 1895, in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Sylvester Gathers. He was married to the former Nina Shaffer who died in 1951. Mr. Gathers was a member of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Sligo and a member of the American Legion Post in Clarion, he was also a veteran of World War I, and a member of the VFW Social Club in Clarion. For a number of years he was farmer in the Curllsville area and also worked for the State Highway in the Maintenance Department. Surviving are a son, Sloan S. of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter, Evelyn L. of Clarion; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Botzer of New Kensington; and a grandchild. Removal was made to the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. James Cox, pastor of the Methodist Church of Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Thursday, May 12, 1966. Pg 2. Note: His WW I registration lists birth data as Jul 7 1896 as does the SSDI. He was registered as Bryan Sloan Gathers. Nina Shaffer Gathers died Jun 20, 1956. Source: Paul Kifer.

GATHERS, SYLVESTER SLOAN — Sylvester S. Gathers, one of the well-known citizens of the southern end of the county, died Wednesday, January 19, 1921, at his home in Curllsville after a long illness. He had several strokes of paralysis, also a hemorrhage of the stomach. Mr. Gathers had been postmaster at Curllsville nearly eight years. Besides his wife, he leaves four children, namely: Mrs. Ben Fox, of Brinkerton; Mrs. Frank Botzer, of New Kensington; Edgar Gathers, of Sharon, and Sloan Gathers, at home. He is also survived by four grandchildren. The funeral was held on Friday, Jan. 21st, and interment was made at Sligo. Source: Clarion Democrat, January 27, 1921

GATHERS, WILLIAM MELVIN — William Melvin Gathers Sr., 76, of Sligo, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at the Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo. Born Nov. 15, 1929, in Sligo, he was the son of Wray and Blanche Burns Gathers. Mr. Gathers was an U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for local coal and construction companies. He also worked part-time as a house painter. Mr. Gathers was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church in Rimersburg. He was married May 6, 1955, to Frances Swartzfager, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Susan Kifer of Rimersburg, William M. Gathers Jr. of Sligo, Mary Gathers of Logan, Utah, Patricia Stewart and her husband Jay of Sligo and Robert Gathers and his wife Cindy of Shippenville; six grandchildren, Kelly Hafer, Allen, Andrew and Sherry Kifer, Matthew Gathers and John Stewart. He is also survived by two brothers, Leo Gathers and his wife Louise and Connell Gathers and his wife Marilyn; a sister, Delores Winter; and a sister-in-law, Sally Gathers, all of Sligo. Mr. Gathers was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Gathers. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Richard Catholic Church in Rimersburg with the Rev. William Kuba, officiating. Interment will be in St. Eusebius Cemetery in East Brady. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. The family suggest memorials be made to the Sligo Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of choice. The Derrick, Feb. 25, 2006

GEARY, EDNA (LERCH)

GEORGE, ALICE C. — Alice C. George, nee Heller, was born February 13, 1870. She went to her reward November 25, 1926 at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 12 days. May 11, 1899 she was married to Charles G. George. She left to mourn their loss here, in the immediate family, the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Shaffer of New Bethlehem; two sons, Homer B., of Sligo, and Harry R., of Clarion; one son, Russell, having died in infancy. She was happy in the possession of nine grandchildren and for over four years Miss Esther Latshaw has been a daughter to Mrs. George in the home. Also she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. H. English, of Carnegie; Mrs. W. B. Boyd of Ford City; and three brothers, A. F. Heller, of Vandergrift; H. J. Heller, of New Bethlehem; J. F. Heller, of Kittanning. At the age of fourteen she made her confession of Christ and united with the Reformed Church at Squirrel Hill. At the time of her marriage she took her letter to the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church and remained a faithful member of this church until called to the Church above. Services were conducted at the Oak Grove Church on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 28, by the pastor, Rev. R. E. Keirn, music being furnished by the Oak Grove Choir. Clarion Democrat - December 16, 1926.

GEORGE, GRACE (HILE) — Mrs. George Dies Monday in Her Home— Mrs. Grace George of 710 North St., widow of James George, died in her home Monday. She was born in Sligo, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Hile. Mrs. George was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a brother, Thomas Hile of Sligo, two sisters, Mrs. Alice McNaughton of Rimersburg and Mrs. Marjorie Weibel of East Brady; two stepsons, Donald E. George of Oil City and Alfred R. George of Brentwood, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. C.M. Janet (Single) of Wolcott, N.Y. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Charles A. Morrison Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral arrangements will be announced. Oil City Derrick, March 31, 1970.

GEORGE, MIRIAM L. (SLAUGENHAUPT) — MIRIAM R. GEORGE -- Miriam R. George, 83, of Route 68, Rimersburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, of complications following surgery in January. Born Oct. 30, 1919, in Rimersburg, she was the daughter of Raymond V. and Helen B. Somerville Slaugenhaupt. She was a 1937 graduate of Rimersburg High School. Mrs. George was a member of Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg and was the Golden Rule Class of the church. She also belonged to the Rimersburg Lioness Club. Mrs. George was married in Butler July 8, 1939, to Royd Eugene George, who died Jan. 31, 1996. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Karen D. and Donald J. Myers of Rimersburg; two sons and their wives, Terry E. and Marsha L. George of New Bethlehem and Barry B. and Lana F. George of Rimersburg; nine grandchildren, Joyce Kozakovsky and husband, Todd, of Cochranton, Mark Myers and wife, Gina, of Lexington, Okla., Michelle Rausch and husband, Rich, of Slippery Rock, Markelle Willison and husband, Kris, and Scott George, all of New Bethlehem, Kevin George of Gainesville, Fla., Tricia Hoffmeier and husband, Michael, of Stow, Ohio, Shanelle Shirey and husband, Chad, of Spotsylvania, Va., and Matthew George of Rimersburg; and 11 great-grandchildren, Ashley Kozakovsky, Courtney Kozakovsky, Lynsie Kozakovsky and Natalie Kozakovsky, all of Cochranton, Leal Myers, Danyal Myers and Alton Myers, all of Lexington, Okla., Adric George and Trevor Rausch, both of New Bethlehem, and Tait Donavon Hoffmeier and Chelsi Ann Hoffmeier, both of Stow, Ohio. She also is survived by a brother and his wife, Raymond L. and Florence Slaugenhaupt of Galt, Calif.; a sister and her husband, Carole M. and Robert Koch of York; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. George was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathryn Bracken, Nov. 1, 1999, and Helen B. Best, Aug. 10, 2002. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and after church Sunday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark D. Cummins, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church, and the Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the First Church of God in New Bethlehem, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Rimersburg Medical Center, Rimersburg, 16248. The Derrick, Thursday April 24, 2003

GIBSON, MARY ELLEN (nee:?) — Mrs. Ellen Mary Gibson, aged 73 years, widow of the late W. P. Gibson, died at the family home in Monroe township, Clarion county, near Reidsburg, on Thursday, October 2, 1930, after an illness of seven months. The deceased was born on January 8, 1857 in Monroe township and had spent her entire life there. She was married to Mr. Gibson on December 24, 1874. Surviving are the following children: Warren, Charles, and Ernest Gibson, of Oil City; Harry, of Youngstown, Ohio; Frank, of Pasadena, Cal.; Mrs. Nannie Troutman and Mrs. Mary Bartley, of near Clarion, and Mrs. Bertha Myers, of Erie. Thirty-five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services in her memory were conducted in the Zion Baptist Church at Reidsburg at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. R. E. Kiern, of Limestone, assisted by Rev. Clawson. The church choir, accompanied by Mrs. Ray Gourley, sang the hymns, "Pace to Face," "The Old Rugged Cross," and "Sometime We'll Understand." Interment was made in the church cemetery with the following grandsons acting as pallbearers: Donald Gibson of Youngstown, Ohio; Harry and Clair Davis, of Franklin; Alfred and Frank Bartley, of Clarion, and Jesse Hannah, of Oil City. Clarion Democrat 1930.

GILLINGER, LAURA VIRGINIA (PRITNER) —- Mrs. Laura V. Gillinger of Clarion Dies at 95 — CLARION - Mrs. Laura Virginia Gillinger, 95, of 38 Eighth Ave., widow of John A. Gillinger, died at noon Saturday in the Grandview Convalescent Home in Clarion. She was born March 24, 1873, in Curllsville, a daughter of William and Maria Anderson Pritner. She was married June 2, 1898, to John A. Gillinger. He died in 1936. Mrs. Gillinger was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, a charter member of the WSCS of the church and a member of the Truth Seekers Bible Class. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Clarion. Surviving are a son, Ralph Arthur Gillinger of Clarion, and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A son, Clarence, died in 1965. Three brothers and three sisters also are deceased. Removal was made to the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and attend funeral services at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. William McCartney, pastor of the First Untied Methodist Church in Clarion, will officiate. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Source: 1/20/1969 Derrick.

GIRTS, JACK — FIRST DAY OF HUNTING — Jack Girts, Aged 12, Loses Life While Hunting With His Father in Leisure Run. An accident that caused profound sorrow in this community happened Tuesday morning on the Herman farm on Leisure Run, when Edward Girts accidentally shot his little son, killing him instantly. The father and son had gone into the woods to shoot rabbits. The son had preceded his father and was kneeling down in the brush. His father saw a rabbit and drawing his gun pulled the trigger just as his son raised up and the shot entered the side of the boy's head killing him instantly. Crazed with grief, the father tenderly took the little fellow in his arms and carried him to the home of his grandfather, Morgan Myers, and Undertaker Reitz of New Bethlehem was notified of the accident and went immediately to the home and brought the body to his mortuary where it was prepared for burial and then taken to his late home. Mr. Reitz before going to the home of Mr. Myers notified the county coroner of the accident but was told that it was not necessary under the circumstances to hold an inquest. The parents of the unfortunate lad are almost distracted and the sympathy of the entire community goes out to them in their sad bereavement. Jack Morgan Girts was born in Porter township on February 12th, 1920 and was aged 12 years, 8 months and 19 days at the time of his death, November 1, 1932. He was a son of Edward and Edith Girts and leaves to mourn their loss his parents, two brothers and sisters, namely, James, William, June and Rose, all at home. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:30 and will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Renwick; after which interment under the direction of S.F. Reitz will be made in the Frogtown cemetery. The Leader-Vindicator in this case extends deepest sympathy to the sorrowing parents. Mrs. Girts is the esteemed Leader-Vindicator correspondent from Leisure Run; and her associates on this paper, one and all, will be exceedingly sorry to hear of this sad accident. Note: grandson of Joseph Collins & Margaret Nulph Myers.

GLINKERMAN, BOYD JAMES — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, from the Goble Funeral Home for Boyd James Glinkerman, 70, of Clarion RD 1, who died Tuesday, May 8, in the Clarion Hospital. He was born in Porter Township, Clarion County, October 11, 1891, a son of Frederick and Louise Baumcutter Glinkerman. He was married May 12, 1920 to Myrtle Olive Myers, who survives. He had been a farmer most of his life. In addition to his widow, he is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Olive Hepler of Knox, Mrs. Ella Cramer of Curllsville, Mrs. Mary Alexander and Mrs. Mabel Lancaster of Clarion RD, Mildred Glinkerman of Polk, Mrs. Connie Carnahan of North Carolina and Sandra Glinkerman at home; four sons, James Glinkerman of Florida, Donald Glinkerman of Summerville, Darrel Glinkerman of Texas and Vern Glinkerman of Oklahoma; 23 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Harvey Glinkerman of Clarion. Rev. Charles Mellring, pastor of the Baptist Church in Corsica, be in the Salem Cemetery at Frogtown. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Wednesday, May 9, 1962. Pg 8

GLINKERMAN, CARL E.

GLINKERMAN, JAMES FREDERICK—Clarion- James Frederick "Fred" Glinkerman, 52, of Curllsville died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in his home. Born August 6, 1923, in Seigel, he was a son of Boyd J. and Myrtle O. Myers Glinkerman. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Summerville VFW. Survivors include a son, Layne A. and a daughter, Briget Glinkerman, both of Punta Gada, Fla.; three brothers, Vern of Rose City, Okla., Donald of Summerville, Darrel A. Glinkerman of Ft. Worth, Tex.; six sisters, Mrs. Norman (Olive) Hepler of Knox RD1, Mrs. George (Ella) Cramer of Curllsville, Mrs. Presley (Mary) Alexander of Clarion, Mrs. Ted (Mable) Lancaster of Jackson,Ohio, Mrs. Donald (Connie) Carnahan of Albuquerque, N.M. and Mrs. Melvin(Sandra) Doverspike of Holly N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Friends may call anytime today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where services will be held at 2 p.m. today, with Rev. Richard Holzer, pastor of the Clarion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery. (death date-July 6, 1976). Transcription courtesy of Malinda Brenizer.

GLINKERMAN, MYRTLE OLIVE (MYERS) — CLARION - Mrs. Myrtle Olive Glinkerman, 80, of Summerville RD 1, died in her home at 9:30 am Saturday. She was the widow at Boyd J. Glinkerman who died in 1962. She was born September 11, 1895, in New Bethlehem, a daughter of Morgan and Ella Himes Myers. She was a member of the Leasure Run United Methodist Church and the Lady Evangeline Rebekah Lodge in Summerville. Surviving are four sons, James F. Glinkerman of Erie, Vern Glinkerman of Rose City, Okla., Donald W. Glinkerman of Summerville and Darrel A. Glinkerman of Fort Worth. Texas; six daughters. Mrs. Norman (Olive) Hepler of Knox RD 1, Mrs. George (Ella) Cramer of Curllsville, Mrs. Pressley (Mary) Alexander of Clarion RD 1 Mrs. Ted (Mabel) Lancaster or Jackson, Ohio, Mrs. Donald (Connie) Carnahan of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs Melvin (Sandra) Doverspike of Holley, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Dee (Gladys) Miller of Fairmount City RD; a brother, Allen Myers of New Bethlehem; 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Deceased along wilt her parents and husband are a son, a daughter, two sisters and a brother. Friends may call any lime 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 and where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday. Rev. James Long will officiate. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery at Frogtown. Lady Evangeline Rebekah Lodge will hold a memorial service at 7:30 pm today in the funeral home. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Monday, Nov 10, 1975. Pg 12

GLINKERMAN, MILDRED JEAN — Clarion- Mildred Jean Glinkerman, 33, died Wednesday at Polk State School. Born in Jefferson county, September 13, 1935, she was the daughter of Boyd J. and Myrtle Olive Myers Glinkerman. Surviving are her mother, who resides in Summerville, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Olive Hepler, Knox RD; Mrs. Ella Cramer, Curllsville; James Glinkerman, Arkansas; Mrs. Mary Alexander, Clarion RD; Vern Glinkerman, Oklahoma; Donald Glinkerman, Summerville; Darrel Glinkerman and Mrs. Mabel Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Connie Carnahan, Augusta, GA; Mrs. Sandra Doverspike, Holly, N.Y. One brother, Morgan, was killed in 1950 in the Korean Conflict. Friends may call at the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. William McCartney, Methodist minister, will officiate. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Frogtown. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Thursday, July 3, 1969. Pg 23.

GLOSSER, NANCY LEE (FREDERICK) (D’ADDARIO) — Nancy Lee Frederick D'Addario Glosser, 65, of Clarion, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, following a lengthy illness. Born June 6, 1938, in Sunbury, she was the daughter of Luther A. and Genevieve A. Frederick. She was a graduate of Lewisburg High School. After graduation, Mrs. Glosser was employed as a lab technician for Chef Boyardee. Her main focus was as a homemaker and mother to her five children. Her later joy was being a grandmother. Mrs. Glosser enjoyed writing poetry, spending time with her family and friends and pampering her three cats, Baby, Bo Bo and Bob. Surviving are her mother, Genevieve A. Frederick of Clarion, formerly of Coburn; four daughters, Kim A. Stehle of Strattanville, Kelly L. Hogue of Quakertown, Kris W. Glosser of Sligo and Jodie L. Glosser of East Brady; one son, Charles L. Glosser of Clarion; and six grandchildren, Eric T. Stehle, Jessie W. Glosser, Abigail L. Hogue, Joshua B. Hogue, Joseph A. Wagner and Amanda L. Wilt. Mrs. Glosser was preceded in death by her father and by one brother, Richard G. Frederick. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. M.E. Friedlund, pastor of Grace Evangelical Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Strattanville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA or the American Lung Association.