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Goheen, Dr. B.F. -- Dr. B.F. Goheen, an eminent physician of Parker, Pa., and who was born and raised in this county and who followed his profession at Curllsville and New Bethlehem, died on November 3rd last, his remains were buried at New Bethlehem. Source: Republican Gazette 11/13/1896.

GOURLEY, ALVA — (1845-1866) Alva drowned at the age of 20 while swimming near his home. His parents were James and Nancy Gourley.

GOURLEY ANNA MARIE - Anna Marie Gourley died at the home of her parents in Piney Township, near Sligo, on Thursday, April 4th, 1923, after an illness which lasted all winter. She was born July 14, 1909 and was a daughter of Lincoln E. and Carrie Gourley. She is survived by her father and mother and by three brothers and three sisters, namely:Ruth Carnahan of Rimersburg. James, Clair, Ernest, Alice and Emma, at home. A few months ago she became a member of the Licking Presbyterian Church and held steadfast to her faith until her death. She was loved by all who knew and was shown by the tender care and many offerings for her comfort and pleasure during her illness. The funeral services were conducted at her late home on Saturday, April 7, by her pastor, Rev. D. B. Holter, assisted by Rev. J. 1. Buck, of the M. E. Church, Sligo. Clarion Democrat April 12, 1923

GOURLEY, CARRIE ELIZABETH (McDOWELL-BURNS)

GOURLEY, ELIZABETH ANN (SHERIDAN) -- Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Gourley, of Piney Township, wife of Geo. B. Gourley, died Sunday, March 20, 1921, aged 82 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sheridan, of Porter Township, and was born December 29, 1838. On Feb. 22, 1866, she was married to Geo. B. Gourley and to this union twins were born, one dying at birth and the other, Lincoln E. Gourley, residing in Piney Township. She has one brother living, Wm. Sheridan, of Porter Township, and one sister, Mrs. James McClune, of Limestone Township, also seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Gwyn, pastor of the Reidsburg Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Gourley had been a member for 60 years. The services were held from the home of Mrs. Harvey Bashline, a foster daughter of Mrs. Gourley since she was five years and with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband about 17 years ago. Mrs. Gourley was a devoted Christian woman and was honored as such by all who knew her. A kind and devoted mother and grandmother to all her kindred. Clarion Democrat 3/31/1921.

GOURLEY, ERNEST HAROLD -- SLIGO - Ernest Harold Gourley, 72, of Sligo RD 1, a lifetime resident of Piney Township in Clarion County and for several years a Penn Dot foreman, was pronounced dead on arrival at Clarion Osteopathic Hospital al 7:15 am Saturday. Mr. Gourley had suffered a heart attack. He was born October 11, 1904, in Piney Township, Clarion County, the son of Lincoln and Carrie McDowell Gourley. On September 25, 1948, he married Mildred Botzer, who survives. Besides his wife, he his survived by a son, Richard, of Sligo RD and two step daughters. They are: Mrs. James (Jean) Ketner of Sligo RD and Mrs. Ronald (Margy) Krenilsky of Butler. Also surviving arc two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Emma) Stewart of Sligo RD and Mrs. William (Alice) Thiess of Dexter City, Ohio. A grandson, Steven Ketner, also survives as do several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gourley was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and a half brother. The family will receive friends from 2 to -1 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Edward McKee, retired Presbyterian minister officiating. Interment will follow in the Churchville Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Dec 13, 1976. Pg 12 transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

GOURLEY, EUGENE CLAIR — Eugene C. Gourley, 50, of Sligo RD1, died at 9 pm Sunday at his home following a length illness. Born November 2, 1941, in Piney Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Sarah Wells Gourley of Fairmount City RD1 and the late James E. Gourley. He married the former Judy Wagner on April 1, 1967, and she survives. Mr. Gourley was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966. He was self-employed as the owner of the E.C. Gourley Electrical Contracting Company. Mr. Gourley was a member of Sligo United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Clarion Loyal Order of the Moose. In the past, he enjoyed square dancing and was a former member of the Fiddle Arounds Square Dancing Club. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Gourley is survived by three sons, twins Glenn F. Gourley of Orlando, Fla., and Alan W. Gourley of Sligo RD1, and Mark D. Gourley of Sligo RD1; a brother, Roy J. Gourley of Wattsburg; and three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Songer of Clarion; Mrs. James (Wilda) Drayer of Fairmount City RD1, and Mrs. Dean (Christina) Martin of Summerville. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and Wednesday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 pm Thursday at Sligo United Methodist Church. Rev. Thomas Johnson, church pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, the Clarion Visiting Nurses Association or the Southern Clarion County Volunteer Ambulance Service. Submitted by Linda Walls.

GOURLEY, GEORGE BOLE

GOURLEY, GEORGE CLAIR — CLARION - George Clair Gourley, 72, of New Bethlehem RD 3, employed in farming his entire life, died at 1 pm Sunday in his home. He was born December 2, 1902, in Piney Township, Clarion County, a son of Lincoln and Carrie McDowell Gourley. He was married June 14, 1933, to the former LaRue Wells, who survives. Mr. Gourley was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church and a former school director. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. LaRue Gourley, are a brother, Ernest Gourley of Sligo RD; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Emma) Stewart of Sligo and Mrs. William (Alice) Theiss of Dexter City, Ohio, and a number of nieces and nephews. His parents, two sisters, two brothers and a half-brother are deceased. Friends may call after 2 pm Tuesday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where the family will receive friends 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. Edward McKee, a retired Presbyterian minister, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Feb 10, 1975. Pg 12 transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

GOURLEY, HAROLD H. — Harold H. Gourley, 72, of Montgomery, Ala., a Clarion County native, died Sunday, January 30, 1994, in Montgomery. Born February 4, 1921, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, he was the son of John Ray and Ella (Brown) Gourley. He married the former Elizabeth Harrison of Montgomery. She survives. A 1938 graduate of Clarion High School, Mr. Gourley joined the U.S. Air Force in 1939. He was a sergeant and the first chief clerk of the former 358th Air Corps Basic Flying School at Gunter Filed in Alabama in 1940. He attended Officers Candidate School in Miami Beach, Fla., in1942, and he served in the European Theater for three years of World War II. He also served a year in Korea. He retired from the Air Force after 31 years of service. Mr. Gourley had also been employed by Franklin Life Insurance Co. as a district manager. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, David Michael Gourley, Kevin Ray Gourley and James Patrick Gourley, all of Alabama; two brothers, Cecil B. Gourley of Sligo RD 1 and Paul F. Gourley of Clarion; four sisters, Betty Pierce and Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Love, both of Corsica, Mrs. Allen (Thelma) McMunn of Sharon, and Mrs. Martha Craig of Clarion; two grandchildren, Kathy Spencer and Teresa Gourley, both of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, John Harold Gourley. Funeral services and burial with full military honors were held in Alabama. Source: The Leader-Vindicator Newspaper, New Bethlehem, Clarion Cnty, 1994

GOURLEY, HARRY H. -- An VIII Air Force Service Command Station, France - Major Harry H. Gourley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gourley, R.F.D.1, Sligo, Pennsylvania, is assigned as stationed adjutant at this emergency landing field and repair depot of the Eighth Air Force. The field, or landing strip, deserted by the Luftwaffe in the Allied north across France, is commended by Colonel Howard A. Moody, Santa Cruz, California, and serves as a "first-aid" station for battle-damaged aircraft and personnel returning from the air war over the Reich. Through establishment of this advance here thousands of lives of air crews and millions of dollars in aircraft have been saved. Major Gourley was graduated from the Clarion high school in 1987. He entered the military service October 25, 1939 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Major Gourley served 13 months in England prior to being transferred to France where he has been stationed for more than two months. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gourley, and their son, John H. Gourley, reside in Montgomery, Alabama.

GOURLEY, JAMES — Another pioneer gone and Clarion county has lost a good citizen, the family a devoted parent and the Leatherwood Presbyterian church a faithful member, but in the course of natural events his time had come and we bow in humble submission to the unerring wisdom of an infinite God. Mr. Gourley was born in Westmoreland county, January 27th, 1817, and died April 12th, 1903, in his 87th year. He came to this county in 1834 and settled in Piney township, where he remained until 1867, when he moved to his farm near Leatherwood and spent the balance of his life there, except the last five years which was spent with his daughter, Mrs. Murray, at Callensburg, who tenderly cared for him in his declining days. Mr. Gourley was married in 1840 to Miss Nancy A. Brisbin, who died December 17th, 1888. Seven children were born to them, six sons and one daughter, viz: John, who enlisted in his country's service in 1862, Co. H. 155th Penn. Regiment and died at Fredericksburg while in the service; Alva, who was drowned at the age of 20; George B., of Piney; Mrs. Elizabeth A. Murray, of Callensburg; Andrew, James and David, of Brinkerton. There are 22 grandchildren living and several great-grandchildren. The funeral services were held in the Leatherwood Presbyterian church, Tuesday, April 14th, 1903, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.A. James, who spoke tenderly from Rom. 14:7, "None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself." Interment was made in the Church cemetery. "Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yea saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors." The family have the sympathy of their many friends in their bereavement.—Clarion Democrat 23 April 1903

GOURLEY, JAMES ELMER — GOURLEY, JAMES ELMER -- HAWTHORN - James Elmer Gourley, 71, of Fairmount City RD 1 in Redbank Township, Clarion County, suddenly died at 10: 50 p.m. Thursday in his home following a heart attack. Born December 31, 1900, in Piney Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Lincoln E. and Carrie E. (McDowell) Gourley. He was married to the former Sarah C. Wells on February , 1930, in Clarion. A dairy farmer all his life, he was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church at Leatherwood. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Donald ( Barbara) Songer of Apollo RD 1, Mrs. James {Wilda) Drayer of Fairmount City RD I, Mrs. Dean (Christena) Martin of Summerville; two sons, Roy of Plattsburg, Pa., and Eugene of Sligo; two brothers, Ernest of Sligo RD 1 and Clair of New Bethlehem RD 3; two sisters, Mrs. Dale (Emma); Stewart of Sligo RD 1 and Mrs. William (Alice) Thiess of Ohio; 10 grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 Baptist p.m. today in the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. John McKune, pastor of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church at Leatherwood, officiating. Interment will be in the Churchill Cemetery in Clarion. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, July 22, 1972. Pg 10 transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

GOURLEY, JOHN — 1843-1863 son of James & Nancy Gourley. He died at the age of 19 in a Rebel prison in Falmouth Virginia.

GOURLEY, JOHN RAYMOND — CORSICA - J. Ray Gourley, 90, of Sligo RD1, a farmer and former road supervisor for Monroe Township, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, August 17, 1981, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Betty Pierce, of Corsica. A son of John Thomas and Henrietta Lloyd Gourley, he was born December 26, 1890, in Clarion County. He and the former Ella Brown were married October 6, 1914. She preceded him in death last year. Mr. Gourley was a member of Licking Presbyterian Church. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Betty Pierce of Corsica, Mrs. Allen (Thelma) McMunn of Sharon, Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Love of Corsica RD1, and Mrs. Martha Craig of Clarion; three sons: Paul Gourley of Clarion, Cecil Gourley of Sligo RD1, and Harold Gourley of Montgomery, Ala.; 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Johnston; two brothers, Nelson Gourley and Reid Gourley; one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Gourley was the last surviving member of the Gourley family. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Thursday at the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home in Clarion, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Boyd Bell, pastor of Licking Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Reidsburg Cemetery.

GOURLEY, LINCOLN ELMER — Lincoln Elmer Gourley died on April 12, at his home in Piney township. He was born on January 29, 1867 in Toby Township, the son of George and Elizabeth Sheridan Gourley. During his early life he moved to Piney township where he had resided until his death. He was a member of the Licking Presbyterian church. He married Carrie McDowell Burns on November 30, 1898. They had eight children, those surviving are: Ruth Carnahan, Rimersburg; James Gourley, Sligo; Clair Gourley, New Bethlehem; Ernest Gourley, Sligo; Alice Theiss, Lowell, Ohio; and Emma Grant, Sligo. His wife preceded him in death on November 17, 1942, also a daughter, Anna, an infant son and a step son. Twenty five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held in the Licking Presbyterian church at two o'clock on April 23. He was a member of the Murphy Grange for forty five years. Submitted by Linda Walls.

GOURLEY, MILDRED F. (BOTZER) HELLER — Mildred F. Gourley, 86, of Sligo, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in her residence. Born April 2, 1917, in Piney Township, she was the daughter of Harry and Lucy Greenawalt Botzer. Mrs. Gourley was a lifelong resident of Sligo She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Gourley was a Protestant. She first was married to Reuben Heller, who died in 1941. She then married Ernest Gourley, who died Dec. 11, 1976. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Gourley was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn Botzer; and three sisters, Helen Hackbart, Mary Keister and Gladys Dunkle. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jerry Belloit, pastor of the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Churchville Cemetery. Submitted by Thelma Kifer.

GOURLEY, SARAH CAROLINE (WELLS)

GOURLEY, SCOTT D.

GRADY, WILBUR — Wilbur Grady, a highly esteemed young man died at Sligo Friday, March 14, 1913, of lung trouble contracted in the mills at Vandergrift where he resided until compelled to quit work on account of his illness about two months ago. Mr. Grady was 22 years 5 months and 21 days old, was born in Millcreek township, this county, and was the son of S.M. Grady who died about four years ago and Ida M. Grady and lived there until his father's death since which time he has been in Vandergrift up until the last two months in Sligo. He was married about a year and a half ago to Louise Hannold who with a little daughter, Catherine, his mother, Mrs. Ida M. Gracy, five brothers, George, Fred, Samuel, Lawrence and Meade, and two sisters, Chrissie and Alice, of Vandergrift; also five half brothers, Frank, L.O., Clifford, Otis, and Jerry are left to mourn his loss. He was steady, industrious, of a genial kindly disposition, well liked by all who came in contact with him. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving and devoted son and brother and a loyal friend. Short services were held in Sligo on Saturday forenoon after which the body was taken to Vandergrift where services were held Sunday at 2 p.m., and borne by his fellow workmen, followed by a host of friends all that was mortal was placed in the grave for its last long rest in the cemetery at that place. The bereaved wife, daughter, mother, brothers and sisters have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends in this county in their sorry. - Source: Clarion Democrat, 3/27/1913.

GRANT, NOLAN LAVERNE — Funeral services for Nolan LaVern Grant, 63, of Shippenville RD 2, a well-known Clarion artist, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion. Mr. Grant died Friday evening, Oct. 7, 1994, in Clarion Hospital. Rev. Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Churchville Cemetery in Curllsville. Born in 1931 on a farm in Sligo, he was a son of Emma and James Grant. He was a lifelong resident of Clarion County. Mr. Grant pursued his first career as a barber for 22 years but throughout his early adulthood became increasingly interested in art. He works in oils, watercolors, pastels, papier mache and bronze sculpture were the result of his self-taught artistic ability. His unique creativity of papier mache sculptures gained him the honor of being featured in the Pittsburgh Sunday Roto, with front page coverage in 1969. Clarion County's rural environment served as Mr. Grant's principal subject and inspiration and his works were acclaimed by art critics and collectors all over the United States. Mr. Grant's works were shown in one-man exhibits in many Pennsylvania universities, including Penn State, Indiana University and Clarion, as well as galleries in Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and New York. Rep. White sponsored a one-man exhibit of Mr. Grant's works at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. He is listed in the William Penn Museum as a Commonwealth artist of note. In 1988, the Clarion County Historical Society exhibited his works, commemorating him for drawing on the scenes and people of Clarion County. Most recently, Mr. Grant donated the illustrations for a historical society cook book. On his yearly visits to other parts of the United States, Mr. Grant always returned with many watercolor paintings depicting his travels. Surviving are his best friend and longtime companion, Viv Aaron of Shippenville RD; two daughters, Valerie D. Grant of Clarion and Carrie Sue Grant of Jacksonville, Fla., four sons, Bradley L. Grant of San Diego, Calif., Phillip N. Grant of West Freedom, Joseph L. Grant of Strattanville and Jack E. Grant of Knox; one grandson, Adam Divins of Clarion; and his former wife, Delores Grant of Reidsburg. Also surviving are a sister, Winona Ace of Foxburg; a half sister, Julia Dischler of Wisconsin; three half brothers, Robert James and Gordon Stewart of Ohio; and two half sisters, Mrs. James (Polly) Andrako of Ohio and Patricia Stewart. Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Emma) Stewart; his father and stepmother, James and Anna Mae Grant; two brothers, James Grant Jr. and Harold Grant; one sister, Mrs. William (Doris) Craig; and one step-brother, Roger Stewart. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. (photo accompanies obituary) Derrick, 9/15/1971.

GRAY, ROBERT LEE — Robert Lee Gray, 66, of East Windsor, N.J., formerly of Clarion, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at Mercer Medical in Trenton, N.J., after a lengthy bout with cancer. Born Oct. 21, 1936, in Clarion, he was a son of Walter Horton Philip and Ruth Carrie Jones Gray. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Mr. Gray worked at Owens-Illinois Glass in Clarion for many years. Following his graduation from Clarion University in 1970, he moved with his family to East Windsor, N.J. He retired in 2001 from Carustar Containers of Maryland. Mr. Gray enjoyed golfing, bowling, Steeler football and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed watching and helping his son and grandson in motocross racing. He was married Oct. 21, 1960, to the former Janet Dolby, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kelly Jones and her husband, Douglas; a son, Bruce Gray and his friend, Claudia Bivona; three grandchildren, Justin Herman, Jessica Herman and Debra Jones; and a son-in-law, Joseph Herman, all of New Jersey. Survivors also include a brother, David Gray and his wife, Rita, of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Leigh Herman; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jess Fred Dolby and Molly Jane Shew Dolby; and a brother-in-law, Russell Howard Dolby. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Arnold Rhodes, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Clarion, officiating. Interment will follow in Miola Cemetery. (note: Grandson of James Scott Varner, of Curllsville)

GREENAWALT, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — SLIGO — Benjamin Franklin Greenawalt, 66, of Sligo, died at 10 p.m. Monday at the Deshon Hospital in Butler. He was born in Sligo, Clarion County, January 14, 1899, the son of Samuel F. and Esther Ann Kirkwood Greenawalt. Mr. Greenawalt was married on November, 1920, to Lois Snyder, who survives. He was a member of the FW of Clarion and was a veteran of World War I. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. William (Flora) Harvey of Clarion, Mrs. Richard (Marge) Whitmer of Sligo and Mrs. Don (Mildred) George of Knox; a son, Richard of Clarion; five sisters, Mrs. Bert Henry of Ashtabula, Ohio, Mrs. John King and Mrs. John Snyder, both of Clarion, Mrs. Oscar Mortimer Schenectady, N.Y., and Mrs. Anthony Rush of Templeton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo D from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Rev. Dwight Montgomery of the Sligo Methodist church will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Wednesday, August 11, 1965. Pg 2 Transcription by Paul Kifer.

GREENAWALT, BETTY L. (CARBERRY) - Betty L. Greenawalt, 75, of Shippenville RR3, died Saturday, June 14, 1997, at Clarion Hospital. Born February 6, 1922, in Curllsville, she was the daughter of John and Ila (Ashbaugh) Carberry. She married Ira "Tom" Greenawalt on January 30, 1943. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1995. Mrs. Greenawalt was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, Thomas L. Greenawalt and his wife, Jean, of Sligo, RR2; a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Penny) Wensel of Shippenville RR3; four grandchildren, John Greenawalt of Sligo, RR2; Melissa Shoemaker of Rimersburg RR2; and Megan Wensel and Bonnie Wensel, both of Shippenville RR3; and twin great-grandsons, Connor and Nicholas Shoemaker of Rimersburg, RR2. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dick (Dorothy) Priester of Parker, RR2 and Mrs. Robert (Lizzy) Aaron of Ellwood City. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. The Rev. Robert Getchman and the Rev. Jerry Billotte co-officiated. Interment was in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shippenville Volunteer Ambulance Service.—The Leader-Vindicator, June 18, 1997

GREENAWALT, CHARLES GILMORE — Charles G. Greenawalt, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Greenawalt, of Sligo died at his home in Oil City at 5:30 Saturday evening, August 4, 1928, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Greenawalt was born in Sligo, July 3, 1888, and was aged 40 years, 1 month and 1 day at his death. He was a painter by trade and was well known in Sligo and vicinity, where he lived. He was a member of Co. D, 16th Regt. Pa. Natl. Guards and served on the Mexican border in 1916. He is survived by his parents, his wife and six children, namely: Arnold, Evelyn, Chas. Jr., Helen, William and Arthur. The following brothers and sisters are also living: Earl, Guy and Roy, of Kittanning; James and George, Oil City; Mrs. Alice River, Johnstown; Mrs. Grace Myers, Sligo, and Mrs. Nettie Myers, Oil City. Three brothers preceded him in death. The body was taken to the Osenrider funeral home where private services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. G. J. Kelly, of the First Free Methodist officiating. Interment was then made in Sligo Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Source: Clarion Democrat.

GREENAWALT, CLYDE ROBERT — Funeral services for Clyde Robert Greenawalt, 36, well known resident of Sligo, who died Friday, January 21, of double pneumonia, were conducted Sunday afternoon January 23, in the Hawk funeral home, Sligo, with Rev. J. C. Himes officiating. Interment was in the Callensburg cemetery. Mr. Greenawalt was born May 31, 1912, in Sligo, the son of Lewis P. and Mary E. Stanford Greenawalt. On September 2, 1937, he was married to Nellie M. Cotterman, who survives with six children. He is survived by his widow; his parents; six children, Winifred, Clyde, Edward, Connell, Louise and Dean; and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Harry E. Kenny of Enon Valley, R.D. 1; Russell Greenawalt of Beaver Falls; Mrs. John Guntrum of Wildcat; Mrs. Paul Lobaugh of Rimersburg; James Greenawalt of Coalport; Mrs. Frank Painter of Callery; Frank Greenawalt of Cadogan; Mrs. John Egel of Nanty Glo; Lewis Greenawalt of Templeton; Mrs. Dale Black and Dean Greenawalt of Sligo. Mr. Greenawalt was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church of Wildcat. The Blizzard, Oil City, PA., Monday Evening, January 31, 1949 via Paul Kifer.

GREENAWALT, DAVID — Youth Killed; Two Injured in Clarion Co.— BUTLER, Pa. - One youth was killed and two others injured Tuesday night when their automobile struck a utility pole off Route 68 between Sligo and Rimersburg in Clarion County east of here. David Greenawalt, 15, of Sligo, was dead on arrival at Butler County Memorial Hospital. James Duncan, 16, the driver, and Hilton Grayer, 15, both of Sligo, were hospitalized with injuries. Grayer was in serious condition with a skull fracture and Duncan's condition was listed as fair. New Castle News, Wednesday, July 20, 1956. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.

GREENAWALT, DENNIS DALE — CLARION - State police said yesterday an accident that killed two persons occurred when a pickup truck crossed the center line of a highway and struck a car head on. The truck was traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the police report', and caught fire after the collision. The accident occurred about 11:05 pm Monday on Route 60, some three and a half miles south of Clarion Borough. Killed in the crash were: Dennis Dale Greenawalt, 25, of Shippenville RD 2, the driver of the truck. He died of a crushed chest and fractured skull. Joseph H. Hepler, 18, of New Bethlehem RD 2, the driver of the car. He died of a broken neck and fractured skull. A passenger in the auto, 19 year-old James Gruver of Oak Ridge, was admitted to the Intensive care unit of Clarion Hospital and reported In guarded condition yesterday. Gruver is being treated for a fractured wrist, a mild concussion and multiple cuts and bruises. Both Greenawalt and Hepler were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Clarion County Coroner Robert V. Bums. Both young men apparently were killed Instantly. Police said Greenawalt was driving a 1972 Dodge pickup truck east on Route 68 when It crossed to me west-bound lane. The Hepler auto was headed west when the two vehicles collided. Dennis Dale Greenawalt, 25, of Shippenville RD 2 was born August 24,1950, at Brookville, a son of Merl and Ruth Myers Greenawalt. He was married August 11, 1972, to the former Margaret Sue Brown, who survives. Mr. Greenawalt was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed by the SBP Coal Co. of Chicora. In addition to his wife, he Is survived by a three-year-old son. Robert Allen; his father, Merl Greenawalt of Clarion; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Greenawalt of Clarion; and six brothers, William M. of Burlington, N.J., Walter P. and Richard E. of Clarion, James N. of Fisher, Robert A. of Harbor City, Calif., and Daniel C. of Knox. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home In Clarion.Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the funeral home. Rev. Ernest C. Attes will officiate. Interment will be In Clarion Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Wednesday, Jun 9, 1976, Pg 1 & 12. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

GREENAWALT, FRANK E. — Frank E. Greenawalt, 93, of 319 First Ave., Cadogan, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at ACMH in Kittanning. Born Aug. 1, 1913, in Sligo, he was a son of Louis P. and Mary Stanford Greenawalt. He had resided in Cadogan since 1940. He worked for 35 years at Allegheny River Mining, Cadogan, as a utility man on a coal tipple. He had 48 years of service with the mines. He was a member of the Ford City Eagles for 65 years and was a member of the United Mine Workers. He enjoyed eating and fellowship at the Ford City Senior Center. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Josephine Greenawalt; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna M. Benn Greenawalt; a son, Elmer Greenawalt; five brothers, Russell, James, Clyde, Louis, and Dean; and five sisters, Edith, Mary Eggetts, Edna Kenny, Dorothy Guntrum, Martha Black and Elsie Painter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Mantini Funeral Home, 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home with pastor Robert L. Burns officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery.

GREENAWALT, GEORGE ALFRED— George Alfred Greenawalt died at his home in Sligo, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 7, 1926, at 8:20 a.m., aged 47 years, 4 months, 15 days. He was born at Sligo, Pa. and grew to manhood there and got his education in the Sligo Public School. On Feb. 5, 1905, he entered the P.R.R. Service as a brakeman. He was promoted conductor and worked at all points of the Allegheny Valley R.R. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and a member of the Sligo Lodge, No. 387, I.O.O.F. Mr. Greenawalt has been failing for nearly a year rapidly growing worse till the end came. He bore his suffering with patience till his Savior relieved him. He was ready to go to his home of rest. On June 18, 1908, he was married to Miss Mary Myers, of Oakland, Armstrong Co., Pa., and lived there eleven years. He was well known there, also was well known in New Bethlehem and was liked by all who knew him for he was kind and manly of disposition. They moved to Sligo in 1920. He leaves to mourn their loss his wife, his mother, three brothers, one sister, Harry and Herbert of Youngstown, Ohio; Edgar of Sligo, Pa.; Mrs. Blanche Haldon of New Kensington, Pa. He was laid to rest in the Sligo Cemetery Sunday afternoon with beautiful floral emblems by the Odd Fellows Lodge and the P.R.R. Brotherhood Lodge, the Rev. Watkins of the M.E. Church officiating. Clarion Democrat (10/14/1926)

GREENAWALT, HOWARD CHARLES — SLIGO - Howard Charles 'Pat' Greenawalt of Sligo RD 2 died in his home Sunday. He was 71. He was born in Sligo, February 12, 1888, the son of J. J. and Nancy Ellen Greenawalt. He married Millie Curll Botzer November 24, 1909, who survives. Mr. Greenawalt was a member of the Zion Baptist Church of Reidsburg. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Jule Stitt of Rimersburg RD 1; Mrs. Carl Richard of Sligo, two sons, Alfred of Sligo RD 2 and Ira L. of Sligo. Two daughters, Velma Ann Heckathorn and Marjorie Wilda Barger are deceased. Three brothers, Thomas of New Bethlehem; Robert of Sligo and Paul of Brookville are living as are four sisters, .Mrs. Lucy Botzer, Sligo RD; Mrs. Edna Neil, Sligo RD; .Mrs. Sadie Saylor, Rimersburg RD 1, Mrs. Annie McAninch of Freeport. The body is at the Hawk Funeral Home. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Monday, January 25, 1960. Pg 9

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GREENAWALT, JOHN CONNOR — SLIGO — Funeral services for John Connor Greenawalt of Sligo were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Hawk Funeral Home with Rev. J. Lee Gorman officiating. Interment was in the Sligo Cemetery. Mr. Greenawalt died Saturday in his home. He was born September 7, 1877, in Sligo, the son of Samuel and Anna Kirkwood Greenawalt He was married to Bertha Ketner December 6, 1899. Surviving are his widow, one son, Meade M. of Sligo, one brother, Ben F. of Sligo, five sisters, Mrs. Emma Henry of Ashtabula, 0., Mrs. Tina King of Sharon, Mrs. Bertha Mortimer of Schenectady N.Y., Mrs. Fannie Rush of Templeton and Mrs. Ada Snyder of Sharon, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Thursday, Dec 4, 1958. Pg 9 via Paul Kifer.

GREENAWALT, LEWIS POLAR — SLIGO – Lewis Polar Greenawalt, 79, of Sligo, died at 2:25 pm Saturday in his home following a short illness. Born in Sligo, August 6, 1881, he was the son of James Jacob and Nancy Ellen Wilson Greenawalt. He was married to Mary Ellen Stanford in 1902, who survives. Mr. Greenawalt lived his entire life in Sligo and was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Surviving besides his widow are 11 children, Russell Greenawalt of New Brighton; James Greenawalt of Coalport; Frank Greenawalt of Cadogan; Lewis Greenawalt of New Castle; Dean L. Greenawalt of Sligo; Mrs. H. E. (Edna) Kennon of Enon Valley; Mrs. John (Dorothy) Guntrum of Rimersburg RD; Mrs. Homer (Edith) Brickenhous of Corry; Mrs. LaVerne (Elsie) Painter of Callery; Mrs. John Eget of Nanty Glo; and Mrs. Dale (Martha) Black of Sligo. One son, Clyde, preceded him in death. Also surviving are two brothers, Thomas of New Bethlehem and Paul of Brookville; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Neely of Sligo, Mrs. Lucy Botzer of Sligo RD and Mrs. Annie McAninch of Freeport; 55 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. Friends are being received in the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Tuesday, March 7, 1961. Pg 14. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

GREENAWALT, LOIS E. (SNYDER) — Lois E. Greenawalt, 100, of Sligo, died at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, May 18,2003, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. She was born Oct. 25, 1902, in Bradys Bend, Armstrong County, to Harry and Margaret Seybert Snyder. Mrs. Greenawalt was a homemaker and a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church, where in the past she had taught Sunday school and the adult Bible class. She also helped with the summer Bible school and was a member of the Women's Society of the church. She received the Sligo Citizen of the Year Award in 1977. She was an accomplished poet and seamstress, and she enjoyed crocheting. She was married on Nov. 2, 1920, to Benjamin F. Greenawalt, who preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1965. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marge Whitmer of Sligo, and Mrs. Dawn (Mildred) George of Knox; a son and his wife, Dick and Emily Greenawalt of Clarion; two sisters, Mrs. Peg Wagner and Mrs. Dorothy Fross, both of Parker; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Flora Harvey; two sisters, Bessie McClosky and Nellie Loose; five brothers, Addison, Herb, Frank, James and Donald Snyder; and a great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Eddinger, retired Methodist minister and former pastor of Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sligo United Methodist Church, Sligo, 16255, or a charity of the donor's choice. The Derrick - May 20, 2003

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GREENAWALT, MILLIE PEARL (BOTZER) — SLIGO - Mrs. Millie Pearl Botzer Greenawalt, 76, of Sligo RD 2, Widow of Howard Charles Greenawalt, died unexpectedly Sunday in the home of her son, William Alfred Greenawalt, at Sligo RD 2. She was born in Piney Township July 11, 1890, a daughter of William Charles and Alda Jane Courson Botzer. She and Howard Charles Greenawalt were married November 24, 1909. He died in 1960. Mrs. Greenawalt was a member of the Reidsburg Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, William Alfred Greenawalt of Sligo RD 2 and Ira Greenawalt of Shippenville; two daughters, Mrs. Jewell (Ruth) Stitt of Rimersburg RD and Mrs. Carl (Hazel) Reichard of Sligo RD 1; 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur and Harry Botzer of Sligo RD 2 and Mrs. Mabel Henry of Sligo. Two daughters, Velma and Marjorie, are deceased. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. Earl Thomas, pastor of the Reidsburg Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick - February 6, 1967 pg. 5

GREENAWALT, MYRON V. — Myron V. Greenawalt, 71, of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 13, 1931, in Lawsonham, he was the son of Joseph E. and Dorothy Bell Gertrude Greenawalt. Mr. Greenawalt attended Rimersburg High School. He served as a railroad engineer with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Mr. Greenawalt first worked for Pennsylvania Railroad, which became Penn Center Railroad and finally Conrail. He retired in 1992. He was a member of the Licking Presbyterian Church in Curllsville and the F. & A.M. Lodge No. 522 of New Bethlehem and the Shrine of Pittsburgh. Mr. Greenawalt enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was married Dec. 7, 1952, in Widnoon United Methodist Church to Phyllis Ann Bonnett, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Barbara Shaffer and husband, Dean, of Roanoke, Va., Cathy Rutkowski of Porter Township, Karen Nolf and husband, Randon, and Brenda Hartman and husband, Grant, all of Mayport, and Ellen Gunter and husband, David, of Clarion; and 12 grandchildren, Matt Shaffer, Katie Shaffer, Mike Rutkowski, Michelle Rutkowski, Mitch Rutkowski, Heidi Nolf, Doug Nolf, Erin Nolf, Jesse Hartman, Jim Hartman, Alex Gunter and Riley Gunter. He also is survived by four sisters, Marilyn Boyles of Ohio, Elaine Stewart and husband, Richard, of Rimersburg, Donna Jean Marshall of New Bethlehem and Nancy Bimber and husband, Dennis, of Russell; two brothers, Dewayne Greenawalt and wife, Jerry, and Arnold Greenawalt and wife, Carolyn, all of New Bethlehem; a sister-in-law, Phyllis J. Greenawalt of New Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Greenawalt was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Allen Greenawalt and Kenneth Lee Greenawalt. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Swogger, pastor of the Oakland Church of God at Distant, officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the National MS Society.

GREENAWALT, RICHARD -- Richard Greenawalt, 62, of 594 Craig St., Rimersburg, died at 2:50 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2000, in Florence, Ky., as a result of injuries received in a tractor-trailer accident. Born March 28, 1938, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, he was a son of William and Margaret Rankin Greenawalt. Mr. Greenawalt was an over-the-road truck driver employed by Landstar Ranger Trucking Co. He was member of the VFW Post 7132 in Rimersburg. Mr. Greenawalt enjoyed hunting and was an avid storyteller. He was married June 22, 1957, to the former Beverly A. Myers, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Terry (Terry) Kerr of Titusville, Mrs. John (Karen) Rankin of Huey, and Laurie S. Castile of Girard; three brothers, James Greenawalt of Sligo, and Paul Greenawalt and Steve Greenawalt of Sligo RD; seven grandchildren, Shawn and Dustin Kerr of Titusville, Chrissy and Courtney Rankin of Huey, and Casey, Kyle and Lexie Castile of Girard; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Kline Funeral Home, J. Robert Varner, director, in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Myers, pastor at Reynoldsville Gospel Center, officiating. Interment will follow in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association in Knox, 16232, or the Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg, 16248.

GREENAWALT, ROBERT ALLEN — Robert A. Greenawalt, 67, of Fisher, died Monday, May 15, 2006, in the intensive care unit of UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, as a result of injuries sustained Sunday in a vehicle accident. Born Oct. 25, 1938, in Clarion, he was the son of Merrill and Ruth Myers Greenawalt. He attended school at Five Points and the Clarion area. Mr. Greenawalt was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean War. After living in California most of his adult life, he moved back home to the Clarion area and had resided in Fisher since 1997. Mr. Greenawalt was a retired construction supervisor and continued to enjoy woodworking during his years of retirement. He designed and constructed mini-size Wells-Fargo Stage Coaches and covered wagons, which he showed at fairs and parades. He was a cowboy shooter in Quick Draw contests throughout the country and was ranked number one in the nation in 1988. Surviving are two sons: Frank and wife, Eloisa, and their children, Amber, Mia and Triston of Riverside, Calif.; Aaron and daughter, Ashley, of Torrance, Calif.; significant other, Jan Vergotz of Oil City; three brothers, James of Fisher, William of Texas and Richard of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Walter "Bud," Daniel and Dennis. There will be no visitation. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Salvation Army. The Derrick, May 18, 2006 Transcription courtesy of Lisa McClaine.

GREENAWALT, ROBERT EARL — ROBERT EARL GREENAWALT Sligo native; retired Bayer employee -- BAYTOWN, Texas--Robert Earl Greenawalt, 68, formerly of Baytown, Texas, graduated to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, August 14, 2001, after he bravely battled cancer for the past eight months. Born February 11, 1933, in the small town of Sligo, he was a son of Myron Earl and Hannah Jane Greenawalt. Robert attended Clarion and Penn State universities the first two years after graduation from Sligo High School. He then spent two years in the Army stationed in Germany and Austria. In 1956, he returned, reenrolling at Penn State where he received his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering in 1959 and a master's of business administration in 1961. He later went on to receive his professional engineer license. Robert was employed by Bayer (formerly Mobay Corporation) in 1961. Initially he worked at the New Martinsville, W.Va. plant and then transferred to the headquarters in Pittsburgh. Finally, he was transferred to the Baytown plant in 1970. He was involved with the engineering and construction of the Baytown plant and remained there until his retirement in 1990. Some of Robert's greatest joys were knowing that all five of his children graduated from college and are now happily married and living for Jesus Christ. Another of his most cherished pastimes was spending quality time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife, Joy Greenawalt; and five children and their spouses, Dennis and Cindy Greenawalt of Houston, Jane and Tim ANDERSON of San Antonio, Daniel and Joan Greenawalt of Missoula, Mont., Judi and Howard SCHNEIDER of Fort Worth and Jennifer and Brian ARBOROUGH of Houston; and his stepchildren, Terry and Sandy ADCOCK, Ronnie and Carla Adcock, Kay and Joe PEREZ of McAllen, Texas, and Sherrill and Gilbert SANTANA of Baytown. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Jason Schneider, Matt and Andrew Robert Anderson, Brooke and James Robert Greenawalt, Zachary and Jeremy Robert Yarborough, Terrill and Bryant Pitkin, Megan, Sara, Kasi and Amy Adcock and Adam and Olivia Perez. Robert also is survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Pat EWING of Kerrville and Jeanne and Buddy WARREN of Missouri City. Mr. Greenawalt was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife of 37 years, Lila Carol Greenawalt. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 16, in the Navarre Funeral Home in Baytown. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, in the funeral home. Alan Moorehead officiated. Burial followed at Cedercrest Cemetery in Baytown, Texas. Pallbearers were Terry and Ronnie Adcock, Tim Anderson, Gilbert Santana, Howard Schneider and Brian Yarborough. Clarion News, Tuesday, August 21, 2001

GREENAWALT, RUTH ELIZABETH (MYERS) — Mrs. Ruth E. Greenawalt, 62, of 201 N. Second Avenue, Clarion, a former employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Company, died at 11:30 pm Wednesday at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born December 28, 1913, at Clarion, daughter of Walter Jacob and Cora Sloan Myers. On July 29, 1937, she married Merle N. Greenawalt, who survives. Mrs. Greenawalt is survived by six sons. They are, William of New Jersey; Walter P. and Richard E. of Clarion; James N. of Strattanville RD; Robert A. Lomilta, Cal.; and Daniel C. of Knox. Three sisters also survive. They are Mrs. Dolly Travis of New Bethlehem and Mrs. Helen Hackbarth and Mrs. Bessie Hartle of Clarion. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis, and two brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Rev. George S. Crooks, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, will officiate. Burial will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Taken from The Derrick, November 5, 1976. Transcription courtesy of Lisa McClaine.

GREENAWALT, THOMAS LESLIE -- NEW BETHLEHEM -Thomas Leslie Greenawalt, 76, of New Bethlehem RD 3 died unexpectedly Friday at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1896, in Sligo the son of the late James and Nancy Wilson Greenawalt. He spent his early life in Sligo and moved to New Bethlehem where he had been a resident for 55 years. He had been employed for the past 50 years as manager of the Earl M. Reed farm at New Bethlehem RD 3. Mr. Greenawalt was also a member of the Saddle Club of Sligo and was active with the 4-H Horse shows. He married the former Pearl T. Schick of New Bethlehem and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in July, 1970. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Chester L. Greenawalt of New Bethlehem, and Harry W. Greenawalt of Cleveland, Ohio; and two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Hanlon and Mrs. Darl (Lucille) Warner, both of New Bethlehem. Also surviving are one sister. Mrs. Harry (Lucy) Botzer of Sligo; and one brother, Paul Greenawalt of Brookville RD; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Wayne E. McNaughton Funeral Home in New Bethlehem where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. James 0. Bissell, pastor of United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem officiating. Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery, New Bethlehem RD. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Saturday, May 20, 1972 . Pg. 6

GRIFFITH, FRANK H. — F. Griffith of Sligo RD Dies Thursday — SLIGO - Frank H. Griffith, 82, of Sligo RD, a life-long area resident, died Thursday in the Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 2, 1887, in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was a son of John and Emily Nail Griffith. He lived all his life in the Toby Township area. He was married November 28, 1912, to the former Vera I. Craig, who survives. Mr. Griffith was a member of Sligo United Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, Vera, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William (Jane) Renwick and Mrs. Kenneth (Gertrude) Shook, both of Sligo RD1, Mrs. P.J. (Ruth) Painter of Braddock and Mrs. William (Martha) Neely of Row; a brother, Thomas Griffith of Oil City; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Rev. Boyd Bell, pastor of Sligo United Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. Source: 4/24/1970 Derrick

GRIFFITH, DR. PAUL LOUIS -- Dr. Paul Louis Griffith, 65, of Tintown, Sligo RD 1, died of complications from cancer at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Clarion Hospital. Dr. Griffith was a well-known Clarion physician for the last 35 years. Born April 12, 1934, in Moundsville, W.Va., he was a son of the late Paul Edwin Griffith and Martha KEYSER Griffith. On Nov. 13, 1954, he married the former Betty STARCHER in Fort Knox, Ky., and she survives. An Army veteran, Dr. Griffith served in Germany from 1954 through 1956. After his discharge from the Army, he attended Marietta College in Ohio and graduated in 1962 from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. Dr. Griffith completed his internship at Bashline Hospital in Grove City, and practiced medicine for a brief period in Emlenton before moving to Clarion. He joined the Clarion practice of the late Dr. William Ketner in February 1964. He went into private practice in 1968. Dr. Griffith's office was located at 713 Wood St., Clarion, for more than 20 years leading up to his retirement last January. He was a member of the Clarion American Legion post, Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry, American Osteopathic Association, and American Contract Bridge League. An avid sportsman, Dr. Griffith enjoyed hunting and fishing. He made numerous fishing trips with his friends to Canada, Alaska, Michigan and other areas. His most recent trip was in August to Canada. He also enjoyed playing cards and traveling with his wife and family. The couple visited Australia, Europe, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Iceland and the Cayman Islands. Since 1986, Dr. and Mrs. Griffith have hosted an annual family vacation with their children and grandchildren at various eastern resort communities. Dr. Griffith attended Leatherwood Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife; three children and their spouses, Carol Griffith and Peter RASMUSSEN of Columbus, Ohio, Randall and Rebecca Griffith of 309 Hone Ave., Oil City, and Sandra "Cee" and Berry BROOK of Douglasville, Ga.; four granddaughters, Erica and Colleen Griffith, Nadilee Brook and Piper Rasmussen; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dr. Griffith was preceded in death by a brother, Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Donald Griffith, who died in a plane crash in 1980, and an infant nephew, Terrance L. Griffith. There will be no visitation. Dr. Griffith requested that his remains be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Pastor Gerald Davis of Leatherwood Presbyterian Church will officiate. The family suggest flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion Hospital and Leatherwood Presbyterian Church.

GUMBERT MELINDA ALICE (JONES) — SLIGO - Mrs. Melinda Alice Gumbert, 75, of Vandergrift died at 11:15 p.m. Friday in Kittanning Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, on February 12, 1895, she was the daughter of L.L. and Anna Cochell Jones. Mrs. Gumbert was married January 17, 1914 to Beza Gumber who survives. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Vandergrift. Surviving in addition to her husband are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends are being received at the hawk Funeral Home in Sligo where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today. Rev. Herbert Randall, pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Reidsburg Cemetery. Source: 3/9/1970 Oil City Derrick (view image)

GUNTRUM, DALE E. — Dale E. Guntrum, 73, of Rimersburg RD 1, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000, following a sudden illness while working at his residence. Born Jan. 25, 1927, in Madison Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Chester and Mabel Bowser Guntrum. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the European theater. Mr. Guntrum was a self-employed farmer all his life. He retired in 1989 as a Madison Township supervisor. Prior to that, he was employed by PennDOT. Mr. Guntrum was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of New Bethlehem, the Shearer Shick American Legion Post of Rimersburg and the Clarion Inter national Order of Odd Fellows of Sligo. He was a Protestant. Surviving are two sisters, Louise Guntrum of Rimersburg RD 1 and Bertha Buzard of Avon, Ohio; one nephew, Dale E. '' Butch'' Guntrum of Rimersburg; five nieces, Brenda Bommer of Avon, Ohio, Karen Michaels of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Kathie Gallo of Lorain, Ohio, Betsy Stewart of Sligo and Cindy Henry of Rimersburg RD 1; five great-nieces; three greatnephews; and one great-greatnephew. In addition to his parents, Mr. Guntrum was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph '' Curt'' Guntrum; an infant brother, Chester, and an infant sister, Betty. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Kline Funeral Home, J. Robert Varner, director, in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clarence Mayhle, pastor of Wildcat Wesleyan Methodist Church near Rimersburg, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery where military honors will be accorded. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice.

GUNTRUM, WILDA B. (KETNER) — Wilda B. Guntrum, 93, formerly of St. Petersburg, Clarion County and Clintonville, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 in Grove Manor, Grove City, where she had resided since 1996. She had been a resident of St. Petersburg all of her life until moving in 1985 to the Clintonville Apartments in Clintonville. Born Feb. 15, 1910, in Piney Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of David A. and Sarah E. Henry Ketner. Mrs. Guntrum was a graduate of Emlenton High School. She was a charter member of St. Petersburg Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Adult Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Guntrum was married in the home of her parents near St. Petersburg Nov. 25, 1931 to Harold “Gunnie” Guntrum, who died Feb. 6, 1965. Following the death of her husband, she was employed as a care giver for several families in the Lamartine area. Mrs. Guntrum was a homemaker. Surviving are many cousins, nieces and nephews, including a niece, Mrs. Dale (Janet) Grove of Grove City, her long time care giver; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Guntrum of Fordland, Mo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Ketner; and two sisters, Margaret Irene Nevel and Ethel Shoup. Friends called in the Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, St. Petersburg. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of St. Petersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in St. Petersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Loving Fund, Grove Manor, 435 N. Broad St., Grove City, 16127.

GUTH, A.C. — Guth, A.C. - The well known citizen of East Brady died last Friday, August 24, 1906, after a brief illness. His death came as a terrible shock to his wife and family and friends, as they were not alarmed until a very short time prior to his passing away. The cause of death was inward abcess on his breast, which broke a few hours previous thereto. With the breaking of the abcess the pain was gone and in spite of the fatal issue he passed away painlessly and peacefully. Mr. Guth was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Guth of Clarion and was born May 30, 1855, when his parents made their home in Callensburg. When two years old, his parents came to Clarion where he grew to manhood. On November 22, 1881, in New Bethlehem, Mr. Guth and Mrs. Lucy Conrad of Sligo were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, and life to them has been very happy. They lived seven years at Reynoldsville, one year at Tionesta, and then went to East Brade about 16 years ago where they have resided ever since. Their family consists of seven children and the friends have the profound sympathy of the entire community on the great loss they have sustained. Mr. Guth was a man of great uprightness of character and was truly an honorable citizen, commanding the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He was a devout member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic church of East Brady, where his remains were taken for the last sad rites before being conveyed to their last resting place in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Brady's Bend. Rev. Father McBride of Emlenton, in the absence of the deceased's pastor, officiated at the funeral. The deceased was also a member of the C.M.B.A. in which his insurance is $1,000. May he rest in peace. Source: Clarion Democrat, August 30, 1906.