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ISAACS, HAROLD DEAN — Harold Dean Isaacs Sr., age 70, of Forest Drive, Summerville, PA died November 1, 2005 at Clarview Nursing Center, Sligo, PA. Mr. Isaacs was born on September 25, 1935 in Alton, Illinois. He is the son of the late Walter James and Lucille Wilkinson Isaacs. On September 18, 1965, he married Evelyn Louise Howell in Oak Lawn, Illinois, who survives. They have been married 40 years. Mr. Isaacs was a graduate of the Class of 1953 from Alton High School. He retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Co. after 44 years of service. Harold was a member of the Clarion Masonic Lodge #277 and a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarion. Survivors are his wife, two sons: Harold Dean Isaacs, Jr., Clarion, PA and James M. Isaacs and wife Amy E. Of Yuma, AZ and one daughter Kathy Lynn Moore, Alton, IL, one adopted daughter, Andi Lynn Baker, Summerville, PA; five grandchildren; Tristan Lance Isaacs, Newman Dean Isaacs, Mia Bryn Isaacs, Aubrey Layne Isaacs and Amber Wells; two great-gandchildren: Kelsie Wells and Brandon Wells. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister: Charlotte Nordyke. Interment will be Monday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m., family will receive visitors at Pray Funeral Home at 10 a.m. before proceeding to Bosworth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clarion VNA Hospice, Knox, PA or to the First Baptist Church, Clarion, PA.
JAMES, ARTHUR IAN — Arthur Ian "Bud" James, 86, of Main Street, Rimersburg, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at Beverly Health Care, Shippenville, following a long illness. Born Oct. 25, 1917, in Pittsburgh, he was the only son of Arthur I. James and Honor Fenton James. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Rimersburg and had attended schools in Pittsburgh and Florida before graduating from Union High School in 1936. He then attended Allegheny College in Meadville. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II and received his pilot's certificate while stationed at Randolph Field in Texas. He was a charter member of the Rimersburg Lions Club and was King Lion in 1988 and 1989. He was a member of the Rimersburg Borough Council, served as president, and was instrumental in the establishment of the new water system from East Brady. Also, he was a founding member and past treasurer of the Southern Clarion County Development Committee; a member of the Council of Government while the Sligo Park was built; a member of the American Legion; and he was Rimersburg's Citizen of the Year in 1982. He operated Arthur I. James Insurance Agency in Rimersburg, Petrolia and Butler from 1946 until 1976, and then operated the Rimersburg office until his retirement in 1992. He was married Dec. 28, 1940, to the former Pauline J. "Polly" Jordan, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Robert James, and wife, Marlene, and Arthur William James, all of Rimersburg; a daughter, Honor Katherine Stawarz, and husband, James, of Johnstown; five grandchildren, Steven Stanley Stawarz, and wife, Amy, of Johnstown, Sheila Pauline Johnson, and husband, Dirk W., of Ebensburg, Jesse Robert James, and wife, Suzann, of Leeper, Jamie Marvin James of Monaca, and Richard William James of Rimersburg; nine great-grandchildren, Jordan, Catherine, Zander, James and Nolan Dirk, and Karson and Pauline Johnson, all of Ebensburg, Seth Steven and Sydney Honor Stawarz, both of Johnstown, Christy Ann and Elizabeth Grace James, both of Leeper, and Joshua Thomas James of Monaca. He was preceded in death by his mother Jan. 21, 1959; his father Nov. 12, 1959; and two sisters, Janet Josephine James on May 20, 1947, and Mary Olive "Ollie" Troese on Oct. 25, 1975. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Nancy F. Dunmire of the St. Mark and St. Paul U.C.C. churches of Knox officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The American flag will be presented to the family by members of the Rimersburg VFW and American Legion ceremonial squad following the funeral service. Source: Derrick. Transcription courtesy of Vicki Young.
JOHNSTON, BETTY H. (COURSON) — Betty H. Johnston, 77, of Sligo, died at 3:58 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, in Saint Vincent Heath Center, Erie. Born November 27, 1928, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Hezikeah and Jessie Mae Courson. In her earlier years, Mrs. Johnston worked for Owens-Illinois in Clarion and also as a sales manager for Beeline Fashions. Mrs. Johnston was a member of Grace Community Methodist Church in Curllsville. She was a past member of the Lady Rebekah Lodge of Sligo and the Sligo Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Johnston was married June 25, 1948, to Thomas Johnston, Sr., who died June 30, 2006. She was a devoted homemaker, completely dedicated to her husband, children and grandchildren who loved her dearly. Surviving are four daughters and their spouses, Debbie and Rodney Flick of Rimersburg, Brenda and Connell Kendel of Sligo, Pam and Pete Wiseman of Rimersburg and Robin and Tom Anthony of Sligo; one son and his wife, Kevin and Dena Johnston of Sligo; a daughter-in-law, Mary Kay Johnston of Sligo; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by her special kids, the Rummell Family; three sisters, Grace Buzard of Rimersburg, Dearle Diseris of Bedford, Ohio, and Ruth Hull of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Johnston, Jr.; three infant granddaughters; four brothers, Harry, Bob, Paul and Jackie Courson; and four sisters, Effie Beers, Estella Summerville, Millie Eshbaugh and Gladys Shreckengost. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Grace Community Church in Curllsville with the Rev. Dan George and the Rev. Richard Eddinger, retired Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church Building fund, Curllsville, 16221.
JOHNSTON, CARL EUGENE — Carl Eugene Johnston, 78, of Huey, died July 28, 1989, at his home, following an extended illness. Born July 11, 1911, in Piney Township, he was a son of the late Steele Scott and Mary Ellen Myers Johnston. He was married March 31, 1933, to Cecil Mae Bowser, who survives. A veteran of World War II, he served with the Army in the European Theater where he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in Germany. He was employed as a coal miner and carpenter, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church. He also was an active member of the VFW post in Rimersburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Loyd of Huey; three daughters, Betty Hartle of Huey, Shirley Ramsey of Warren, Ohio and Phyllis Johnson of Rimersburg; three sisters, Mary Wood of Cranberry, Violet Kiehl of Corsica, and Evy Wensel of Sligo; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Twila Shirey, who died Jan. 7, 1988; four brothers, James, Scott, Ray and Paul; seven sisters, Mabel, Ida, Ruth, Edna, Frances, Anna and Helen. Services were at 11 a.m. July 31 at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. The Rev. Richard Eddinger of the Sligo United Methodist Church officiated. The family suggests donations be made to Total Home Care Nurses in Clarion or to the Southern Clarion County Volunteer Ambulance Service. Courtesy of Linda Walls.
JOHNSTON, CECIL MAE (BOWSER) — Cecil M. Johnston—Homemaker survived by 70 family members—HUEY - Cecil M. Johnston, 84, of Huey, died at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 1997, in Clarion Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born March 9, 1913, in Oak Ridge, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of Mont and Martha Ellen Davis Bowser. She was married March 31, 1933, in Sligo United Methodist Church, to C. Eugene Johnston, who died July 28, 1989. Mrs. Johnston was a member of Sligo United Methodist Church and also attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Huey. A homemaker, Mrs. Johnston attended functions at the Rimersburg Senior Center. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Tootie Johnston of Huey; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Dick Wiser of Huey, Shirley and Harry Ramsey of Warren, Ohio, Phyllis and John Johnson of Rimersburg; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Mrs. Johnston also is survived by three brothers, Paul Bowser and Ronald Bowser, both of Huey, and Melvin Bowser of Clarion; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Kline of Huey. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by a daughter, Twila Shirey, five brothers, George Bowser, Hulbert Bowser, Lawrence Bowser, Walter Bowser and Thomas Bowser; and two sisters, Claire Bowser and Jenny Bowser. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in Sligo United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bessie Maihle, pastor, and the Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy in Huey, will officiate. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to Sligo United Methodist Church or the Clarion Hospital Foundation.
JOHNSTON, GRACE MARIE (BURNS) — Mrs. G. Marie Johnston, 85, Sligo died Friday afternoon, July 18, 1986, in Clarion Hospital. Born May 30, 1901, in Piney Township, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie Wyman Burns. She was married Jan. 5, 1921, to James A. Johnston, who died Feb. 17, 1979. The Johnstons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 1971. Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Sligo United Methodist church and was active in many church functions. She was employed as a cook for 20 years at Rosie's Restaurant in Sligo. Surviving are two sons, Robert of RD2 Summerville and Clifford of Sligo; four daughters, Mrs. Dwight (Lois) Fillgrove of Callensburg, Mrs. Russell (Leona) Painter of RD1 Sligo. Mrs. Charles (Jeanne) Laughlin of RD3 New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Albert (Patricia) Klingensmith of Sligo; none grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Gathers of Sligo and Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Greenawalt of Long Beach , Calif., and one brother, George Burns of Clarion. One infant daughter, Betty Elma, and three brothers, Clair, Fred and William Burns, preceded her in death . Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, from the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo with the Rev. Richard Eddinger officiating Burial was in Sligo Cemetery. Source: Clarion News, July 22, 1986
JOHNSTON, HOLLY J. — WOMAN DIES IN ACCIDENT THROWN THROUGH WINDSHIELD -- A Clarion County woman was killed yesterday when she was thrown through the windshield of her car and landed on the roof of a house in Monroe, state police in Shippenville said. Holly J. Johnston, 33, of Rimersburg , was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:26 a.m. by Clarion County Coroner Rick Goble. Johnston was driving on Route 68 just after 10 a.m. when she lost control of her car on a sharp curve in the village of Williamsburg and slammed into a retaining wall, police said. The impact of the collision propelled her through the windshield, and she landed on the roof of a two-story house behind the retaining wall, police said. No one else was injured, police said. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) - Wednesday, October 27, 1993
JOHNSTON, JAMES ALLEN—James Johnston, 78 Sligo Resident, Dies. Sligo-James Allen Johnston, 78, of Sligo, a life-long resident of the Sligo area, died Saturday in the Brookville Hospital, following a short illness. He was born December 3, 1900, in Piney Township, Clarion County, a son of Steele and Mary Ellen Myers Johnston. He was married January 5, 1921, to the former Marie Burns, who survives. Mr. Johnston worked as a carpenter and coal miner. He was a member of the United Mine Workers union, Sligo United Methodist Church and the IOOF of Sligo. An avid sportsman and hunter, Mr. Johnston also belonged to the Sligo Sportsmen's Club. In addition to his wife, Marie, he is survived by two sons, Robert Johnston of Summerville and Clifford Johnston of Rimersburg; four daughters, Mrs. Dwight (Lois) Fillgrove of Callensburg, Mrs. Russell (Leona) Painter of Sligo, RD, Mrs. Charles (Jeanne) Laughlin of New Bethlehem and Mrs. Albert (Patricia) Klingensmith of Sligo. Also, a brother, Eugene Johnston of Huey; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Getson of Nova Scotia, Mrs. Evelyn Wensel of Sligo, Mrs. Mary Wood of Cranberry RD and Mrs. Violet Kiehl of Mayport; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. An infant daughter, Betty Alma, preceded him in death. Also deceased are six sisters, Mabel, Ruth, Grace, Anna, Myrtle, Helen and Ida. and tree brothers, Scott, Ray, and Paul. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and from 7 to 9 pm tomorrow at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. The IOOF will hold a memorial service at 9 pm tomorrow in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. Dale Rhodes, pastor of Sligo, United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. (Note: Eccles-Lesher cemetery records have his death date as February 17, 1979).
JOHNSTON, LEROY S. -- Sligo Native Dies in New Kensington -- NEW KENSINGTON - LeRoy S. Johnston, 49, of 1921 Francis Blvd., New Kensington, died Thursday in Citizens General Hospital, New Kensington, following a heart attack. Born in Sligo on April 1, 1927, he was the son of Stella Shirey Hepler and the late Roy Scott Johnston. Mr. Johnston was a veteran of World War II and spent 15 years in the Navy. He was employed as a guard at Action Industries in Harmarville. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William Hepler of New Kensington; five sons, Ricky, William, LeRoy Jr., Rodger and Robert; and one daughter, Florence Johnston. Two brothers, Thomas J. Johnston of Sligo, and Vernon J. Johnston of Greenville, and one half-brother, Charles Hepler of Sarver. One sister, Mrs. Louise Klingensmith of Sarver, and one half-sister, Hilda Mae Baker of Lower Burrell. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today in the Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, 217 Freeport Rd., New Kensington, where services will be conducted at 1 pm Sunday with Rev. Dr. Arthur T. Moffat of the United Methodist Church in New Kensington officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Derrick, Saturday, March 5, 1977.
JOHNSTON, RAY — 7/8/1971 Oil City Derrick - Native of Sligo Dies - SLIGO - Ray I. Johnston, 62, of 1613 Everett Ave., Youngstown, Ohio, former resident of Sligo and Rimersburg and former employee of General Electric, died at 6:40 p.m. Friday in South Side Hospital at Youngstown. Born October 29, 1906, in Sligo, he was a son of S.S. and Mary Myers Johnston. He spent his early years in Sligo and Rimersburg, moving to Youngstown 27 years ago. He worked as a foreman for General Electric for 29 years. Mr. Johnston was a member of the Western Reserve United Methodist Church, the Amity Class and Protestant Men's organization. He and the former Fonda Fowler were married September 9, 1939. She survives along with three brothers, James Johnston of Sligo, Eugene Johnston of Huey and Paul Johnston of Lock Haven; and eight sisters, Mrs. Ruth Larimer, Mrs. Evelyn Wensel and Mrs. Helen Best of Sligo, Mrs. Ida J. Bennett of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Grace Wetzel of Burnside, Mrs. Frances Getson of La Have, Nova Scotia, Canada, Mrs. Mary Wood of Van and Mrs. Violet Kiehl of Mayport. A brother and two sisters are deceased. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Davis Velker Funeral Home in Youngstown.
JOHNSTON, SARAH (BARLETT) — Cherry Run—We grieve to say that Miss Sarah Johnston, of near Sligo, left this unfriendly world last Friday morning. We sympathize with her friends in their sad bereavement. The interment took place at Churchville, Sunday forenoon.—Republican Gazette 3/12/1896
JONES, ANNA ELVIRA (RAMSEY) -- Mrs. Anna Elvira Jones, maiden name, Ramsey, was born near Sligo, Pa., October 28, 1842, died at the home of her son, John Byers, Monroe, Pa., January 29, 1913, aged 70 years 3 months and 1 day. Mrs. Jones was twice married, July 5, 1850 she was married to Henry Byers, to them were born seven children: four sons and three daughters, five of whom are living viz: Mrs. Wm. Calendar, this county, John, Monroe, Pa.; Mrs. Oscar Steiner, Canton, O.; James, Allegheny, Pa.; and Wm. L., Vincent, Indiana; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers, these with many other kind friends remain to mourn her departure. In 1896 she was married to Charles Jones who died September 11, 1908, since then she made her home with her son John where she was well cared for, just a few days before her death she spoke of how kind she was treated, but at aftimes before that she told me of the good home she had. But with all that she had a longing for the Home above. In God's own good time the request was granted. In 1908 on Christmas Day, Mrs. Jones publically confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior, then on her sick bed she was baptized and confirmed and became a member of St. Mark's Reformed Church, Monroe, Pa. She died happy in the faith of her blessed Redeemer. How sweet to die the death of the righteous. Mrs. Jones knew what it was to have cares and anxieties and to pass through sore trials. It is all over now. She rests from her labors and her works do follow her. Her faults, we all have them, let us forget them, and think only of the good. Burial was made in St. Mark's cemetery and funeral services conducted in her memory by her pastor, Rev. H.S. Nicholson who baptized and confirmed her from St. Mark's Reformed Church, Monroe, Pa., Tuesday, February 4, at ten o'clock. Source: Clarion Democrat 2/6/1913
JONES, ANNALIZA (COCHELLE) — Mrs. Annaliza Jones, wife of Isaac L. Jones, of Williamsburg, Monroe township, passed away August 21, 1912, after an illness of several months during which she was a patient sufferer. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isiah Cochell, of Monroe township, and was aged 54 years and 3 months. She was married to Isaac L. Jones and is now survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Victor Myers, Vandergrift; Mrs. Earl Harriger, Sligo; Frederick and James Jones, Clarion; Milo and Linnie, at home. She is also survived by her parents and four sisters and one brother, as follows: Mrs. Tory Manley and Mrs. Albert Lerch, New Bethlehem; Mrs. Mary Richardson, Lima, O., Mrs. Charles Croner, Toledo, O.; and M. H. Cochell, Curllsville. She also leaves eleven grandchildren. The funeral was held from the home last Friday, Rev. Frank S. Neigh, of Clarion, officiating in the absence of the pastor of Zion Baptist Church, of which the deceased had long been a devoted member. The interment was made in Zion cemetery. Source: "Obituaries from the Clarion Democrat 1911-1912," compiled by Sally Jordan Reed, pg. 59. [August 29, 1912] Submitted by Thelma Kifer.
JONES, CARL RICHARD — Carl Richard Jones, 53, of Sligo, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Clarion Hospital. Born June 29, 1952, he was the son of John and Delta Henry Jones. Mr. Jones worked for a number of years at Heeter Lumber Co. in Sligo. He was married to the former Ruth Ann McClaine, who survives Also surviving are four sons, Richard Jones and wife, Nancy, of Sligo, Scott Jones and wife, Mindy, of Callensburg, Bryan Jones and Brad Jones, both of Sligo; one daughter, Kimberly McAdoo and husband, Mitchell, of Sligo; and six grandchildren, Samantha, Terry, Rodney, John, Charlynn and Justin Jones. He also is survived by two brothers, Gary Henry and wife, Donna, of Clintonville and Bob Jones and wife, Vicki, of Sligo; and one sister, Rita Craig of Clarion. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Randy Jones. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor Trent Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow in the Reidsburg Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Derrick, Jan. 24, 2006
JONES, CARRIE E. (WENSEL) — Funeral services will be conducted for Mrs. Carrie Jones, widow of Frank Jones at her late residence, 317 Alexander Street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Her pastor, Rev. Owen Shields will officiate and interment will be in Wildwood cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Wednesday, April 2 (1952) in the Elk County General Hospital where she was admitted several days previously following a heart attack. She was stricken while visiting at the home of her son, Charles in Ridgway. Mr. Jones predeceased her last June. The deceased was born April 30, 1875 in Sligo, Pa., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wensel. She was the mother of three children, two of whom survive, Mrs. Alvin Bowers, of Falls Creek, formerly of this place and Charles of Ridgway. One sister survives, Mrs. Ed Bashline of Clarion, Pa. Source: Unknown Jefferson Co. Newspaper, April 1952. Submitted by Chrissy Strohm. Note: daughter of Samuel Stoughton & Margaret Ann (Finefrock) Wensel. JONES, DELTA ANGELINE (HENRY) — DELTA A. JONES -- Delta Angeline Jones, 66, of Rimersburg RD 1 died at 6:15am Thursday in her home. Born November 14, 1916, in Reidsburg, Clarion County, she was the daughter Marion and Alice Silverling Henry. She was married in 1953 to John R. Jones who survives. Mrs. Jones formerly worked for the Sylvania Company in Brookville and the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. plant in Clarion. For the past 15 years she had resided at Rimersburg RD 1. Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Gary Henry of Oil City, Carl Jones of Sligo RD and Robert Jones of Sligo RD; and a brother, Eugene Henry of Rimersburg RD; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and a son, Randall Jones. Friends will be recieved today in the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm today in the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Saturday in Reynoldsville Gospel Center, officiating. Interment will be in the Riedsburg Cemetery. -- submitted by Patrick J. Henry. JONES, GEORGIA ESTHER (HUSK) — Georgia Esther Jones, 94, a resident of Pennsylvania Memorial Home, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Brookville Hospital, Pa. She was born in Cremo, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Dora Gorby Husk. She was a homemaker and a member of Free Methodist Church, Clarion, Pa. Surviving are one son, Howard A. Jones of Summerville, Pa.; two sisters, Nellie Hughes of Parkersburg and Icy Morris of Elyria, Ohio; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Elmer Jones in 1977; two sons, Raymond E. and William O. "Bill" Jones; three sisters, Goldia Smith, Virgie Sampson and Ida Starcher; three brothers, Ellis, Roy, and William Husk; three nephews; and one niece. Services were held at Goble Funeral Home, Clarion. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Corsica, Pa. Source: Calhoun Chronicle Jan. 2002. JONES, WILLIAM ELWOOD — William Elwood Jones, 69, of Charlotte, MI. formerly of Clarion, died November 24, 1975, in Sparrow Hospital at Lansing, MI. He moved from Clarion three and one half years ago. Born February 14, 1906 in Reidsburg, he was the son of William David and Emma Blanche (Varner) Jones. He was married in 1929 to the former Minnie Ambrose, who died in 1946. He later married Helen R. Smith, who survives. In addition to his widow, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Betty Lou) Lee of Seneca, Mrs. Greg (Mistell) Smith, Mrs. Ramona Hubartt and Mrs. Randy (Rhonda) Sebolt of Charlotte, four sons, Walter R. of Potterville, MI., William C. and Robert E. of Charlotte, MI. and Jackson L. of Sun Valley, CA.; 26 grandchildren, one brother, Willis B. Jones of Clarion, and three sisters, Mrs. Russell H. (Bessie L.) Winters, Mrs. Ralph (Carrie Ruth) Montana and Mrs. Richard J. (Evelyn B.) Sarlie, all of Clarion. His parents, one daughter, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services were held November 26 from the Burkhead Funeral Home in Charlotte with burial at the Maple Hill Cemetery at Charlotte. Submitted by Peg Schroeder.
JONES, WILLIAM OSCAR — son of Norman Elmer and Georgia Esther (Husk) Jones.
JORDAN, BETTY (STEWART) — Betty L. Stewart Jordan, 74, of New Castle died at 1:15 pm Wednesday at Jameson Care Center. Born Dec. 10, 1933 in Sligo, she was the daughter of Merrill R. and Adda M. Murray Stewart. She enjoyed woodcarving, gardening, volunteering for organizations and community service. She was a Democratic chairperson. She enjoyed her family and friends. She was a member of the Glen-Moore Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a daughter, Lori (Richard) Rhoades of New Castle; two sons, Chris (Susan) Jordan and Steven Jordan both of New Castle; and a brother, Richard (Velma) Stewart of Parker. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Michael and Jason Heeter of Callensburg, Michael and Megan Jordan of New Castle, and Marissa Roberts of New Castle; and two great-grandchildren, Alexa and Ella Heeter of Callensburg. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Heeter, who died Jan. 11, 1955; and her second husband, Walter Jordan, whom she married Jan. 4, 1957, and who died Feb. 5, 2003. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Heeter; four brothers, Murray Stewart, Glenn Stewart, Paul Stewart and Lloyd Stewart; five sisters, Dorothy Blymiller, Tacy Armstrong, Almeda Stewart, Nettie Mauthe and Anna Belle Stewart. —- STEWART - Friends of Betty L. Stewart Jordan, who died Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Velis Vais, pastor of Glenmoor Presbyterian Church in East Liverpool, Ohio, and pastor ereritus of Clenn-Moore Presbyterian Church in New Castle, officiating. Buriel will be in Concord Cemetery in Parker. Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrence County Humane Society, P.O. Box 62, New Castle, PA 16103 or Scott Township Volunteer Fire Department, 3712 Harlansburg Road, New Castle, PA 16101. Please sign the guest book at www. butlereagle.com. Source: The Butler Eagle - February 1, 2008
JORDAN, CALVIN H.—PINEY MINE OPERATOR SHOT. CLARION, PA., March 15. Coroner, H.M. Wellman ordered an inquest today into the death of Calvin H. Jordan, 58, a mine operator of Piney, who was found shot to death Saturday night in a shanty near his mine 13 miles south of here. Dr. Wellman said Jordan died of a bullet wound from a 16-gauge shotgun apparently fired from a distance of six to eight feet. He reported Clarion County officials found the body after the operator's brother-in-law, Harry Guiste, notified them "something was wrong at the mine." 15 Mar 1943 Clearfield Progress, Clearfield, PA KIN KILLS COAL MINE OPERATOR—"Row" Ends Fatally for Calvin Jordan at Hands of Harry Guiste. CLARION - March 16 - A coroner's jury has decided that Calvin H. Jordan, operator of a small coal mine near Sligo, was killed Saturday night "by a shotgun in the hands of Harry Guiste," his brother-in-law. The jury directed that Guiste be held without bail pending Grand Jury action. District Attorney, William Geary quoted Guiste as telling State Police he and Jordan had been drinking and "got into a row." Saying that the reason for the men's quarrel had not been determined, Geary expressed belief that Guiste "has not told all he knows." The body of Jordan, 58, was found in a shanty which Guiste occupied near the mine. He was shot in the chest with a 16-gauge shotgun. Geary said the shooting was discovered when Guiste summoned a farmer to the mine, telling him there had been "trouble" there. Jordan, a resident of Piney Township, is survived by his wife. [Indiana Progress - March 16, 1943]
JORDAN, PATTY L. — Patty L. Jordan, 50, of East Brady, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in Clarview Nursing Center, Sligo. Born April 11, 1955, in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of Walter G. and Laura J. Ferguson Jordan. She was a 1973 graduate of East Brady High School. Miss Jordan worked as a seamstress at Big River Sewing Factory in Kittanning; East Brady Uni-Mart as manager and then as district supervisor; St. Cloud Hotel and All-Stars Restaurant, both in East Brady, as a waitress, cook and bartender; and Wal-Mart in Kittanning. She was a former member of East Brady Borough Council. Miss Jordan was a lifetime member of East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, a social member of American Legion Post 488 of Bradys Bend, social member of SOI Lodge No. 1484 of Bradys Bend, and was a member of the East Brady Riverfest Committee and chairman of the parade committee for many years. She enjoyed bingo, crossword puzzles and cooking. Surviving are one son, Sean M. Jordan and wife, Lori, of Bradys Bend; four sisters, Georgianne McClaine and husband, Thomas, of New Bethlehem, Linda Boyle of Knox, Vickie Culbertson and husband, Richard, of Rimersburg, and Barbara Hile of Chicora; and two brothers and their wives, David and Louise Jordan of Bradys Bend and Robert and Jackie Jordan of Fairmount City. Miss Jordan was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters and two brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home, 105 Fourth St., East Brady. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. William Kuba, pastor of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church, East Brady, officiating. Interment will be in St. Eusebius Cemetery, Brady Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorials be made to East Brady Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 129, East Brady, 16028.
JORDAN, SAMUEL DEAN -- Samuel Dean Jordan, 76, of Parker, died Friday morning, Aug. 23, 2002, at Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born Jan. 28, 1926, in Sligo, Clarion County, he was the son of James Wallace and Zora Adda Campbell Jordan. He was a member of West Freedom United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II at Banana River, Fla. Mr. Jordan worked in deep mines and strip mines in Clarion County for many years. He worked for 25 years for the former Rex-Hide in East Brady. He also owned and operated Jordan's Store and Garage in West Freedom for five years. He belonged to American Legion Post 598 of Parker. Mr. Jordan was an avid hunter. He was married March 21, 1947, to Lucille Conner, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Lonnie Dean Jordan of Somerset; a daughter, Mrs. Jeremy (Tina) Weible of Lake Jackson, Texas; and two granddaughters, Hannah Nicole and Natalie Dawn Weible of Texas. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Dick (Margaret) Bowersox of New Bethlehem; three brothers, Eugene Jordan of Rimersburg and Bob Jordan and Ronald Jordan, both of Parker; and two special nieces, Marian Steffy and Shelby Barger, among a number of nieces and nephews, Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery.
JORDAN, WILMER DUANE — Wilmer Duane Jordan, 70, of Parker, died Monday morning, November 10,2003, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an extended illness. Born July 10, 1933, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Sadie Emma Cooper Jordan and the late Wilmer Collin Jordan. Reared on the family farm in Perry Township, Mr. Jordan began working for the former Knox Glass Corp. in Parker. He later became employed by the late Clifford Dunlap of Callensburg, where he became skilled in all areas of the building trade. Mr. Jordan then became owner of Jordan’s Plumbing and Heating and later owner of J. and C. Builders. Under this company, he was responsible for the constructions of more than 70 homes in the Clarion County area. He also operated a backhoe service. He was affiliated with the Park Hill Church of God in West Freedom. Mr. Jordan was involved in farming all of his life and continued to use his farming skills at the Burns Farm in Sligo while his health permitted. He was a member of the Dairy Association. Mr. Jordan loved to fish, watch golf, cook and spend time with his golden retriever, Sam. He was married March 29,1953 to Betty Louise Murray, who survives and resides at the Clarview Nursing facility. His mother, Sadie Jordan, also resides at Clarview. Also surviving are one daughter, Beverly Louise Jordan of Parker RD; two sons and their wives, David Duane and Deborah Jordan of West Freedom and Chris Allen and Holly Jordan of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren, Brian James Miller and wife, Courtney, of Lamartine, William Dennis Miller, Jr. of Parker, Kelly Danielle Barrett and Husband, Doug, of Canonsburg, Courtney Delynn Jordan of Butler and Jessica Chase Jordan, both of Columbus, Ohio; and four greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Victor (Nancy Edna) Shawl of West Sunbury; one brother, Forrest Ralph Jordan and wife, Bonnie, of West Freedom; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his father. Friends and family viewed Mr. Jordan on Tuesday and Wednsday Nov. 11 and 12 and the funeral was held on Thursday, Nov. 13th at the H.J.Buzard Funeral Home. The Rev. Lonnie Wolford and the Rev. Corona Say, both of Park Hill Church of God, Officiating. Interment was held in the West Freedom Cemetery. |
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