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KAYLOR, E. LOUISE (WEETER) — E. Louise Kaylor, 83, of Canoe Ripple Road, Sligo, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1921, the daughter of Lottie and Edward Weeter. She was raised in Sligo. Mrs. Kaylor was a homemaker all of her life and enjoyed sewing quilts, embroidery, baking, traveling and spending time with her family. She was married June 25, 1942, to Joseph L. Kaylor, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Beverly L. Crowley of Sligo and her friend, Harry Ross of Franklin and his daughter, Christina Ross, and Lynda Wilson and her husband, Ron, of Arizona; six grandchildren, Michele Ross and her fiance, Brian Krzewinski of Hazen, Ryan Crowley of Columbus, Ohio, Sheila Marshall and husband, Scott, of Chandler, Ariz., Allen Wilson and wife, Brandi, and Chris and Jason Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Lacey Johnson and Mekayla Cochenour of Hazen and Mackayla Wilson of Arizona. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kaylor was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel Weaver and Annebelle Wiles of Cleveland, Ohio, and Glenna Shook of Sligo. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery.
KEEFER, GEORGE C. — SLIGO George C. Keefer, 83, of Zephyr Hills, Fla., formerly of Dutch Hill, Parker RD, died al 1:20 am Friday In the Community General Hospital in Dade City, Fla. Born September 16. 1893, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of George Washington and Elizabeth Crispen Keefer. Mr. Keefer was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church, Parker RD, and served as a church elder for many years. He also belonged to the IOOF West Freedom Lodge 659. Mr. Keefer was married to the former Vera Mae Terwlliger who survives. For the past seven years, they have resided in Florida. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Pete W. Keefer of Dade City, Fla , and Karl L. Keefer of Buffalo, N.Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Betty) Elliot of Petrolia; a sister, Mrs. Leda Elder of Oil City, 12, grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sons, Richard and John, both killed in action during World War II. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday in the Hawk Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Monday in the funeral home with Rev. Roland Schlenker, pastor of St. John's Reformed Church in Fairview, officiating. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery, Submitted by Paul Kifer. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Saturday, June 18, 1977. Pg. 18
KEEVER, JOSEPH W. — The following article, relative to the life and death of our former well known and late lamented citizen, Joseph W. Keever, was prepared by one who had known the deceased for many years. It has been truly said that Lancaster County Nebraska has lost one of her most enterprising citizens in the death of Joseph W. Keever, who, we trust, fell asleep in Jesus at 5:30 o'clock Sabbath evening, June 9th, 1895 in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he had gone for treatment for that dread disease, cancer of the stomach and liver. At his bedside at the time of his death were his wife and only brother, Thomas J. Keever, of Pittsburgh, Pa. and his brother-in-law, Mr. Scott Toreence, of Tarberry, Ill., who arrived a short time before he breathed his last, and other friends of the deceased. His funeral took place from Trinity M.E. church, of which he was a member on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Huntington, D.D., and were very solemn and impressive. Sweet and touching strains of music interblended with the exercises during which profound sympathy was manifested for the bereaved and the sorrow on all hands over the loss of so honored a citizen was universal. Joseph W. Keever was born Oct. 6, 1853, at the old homestead, near Reidsburg, Clarion county, Pa. where his mother, Mrs. M.A. Keever, still resides. He was the son of the late Maj. W.N. and Mary A. Keever, being one of a family of nine children, five sons and four daughters. He was an obedient son and a loving brother, courteous and respectful to all. On the 15th of April, 1884, he as married to Miss Emma J. Torrence, a former resident of Clarion, where Miss Emma was organist of the M.E. for some time. Joseph, while a boy, attended a common school and afterward was a student at Reid Institute, under the principalship of Prof. A. Rittenhouse, where he took a business course. The school not being incorporated at that time, he received his recommendation in bookkeeping and penmanship. He then engaged in the insurance business, representing companies of the highest standing, while at Reidsburg. Later he went to Monticello, Iowa, where he spent one year in the insurance business. After the death of his father, by the request of his mother, he returned to the old homestead and entered into business with his brother, Thomas, which they carried on successfully for eight years, after which he disposed of his interest and removed to Denton, Nebraska, in the fall of 1884, and purchased a farm. Here he lived and prospered for several years, then in 1892, he moved to the city of Lincoln, where he was engaged in the real estate and insurance business. In politics, Mr. Keever was an active democrat while in Pennsylvania and part of the time in Nebraska, but the Populist being very strong in the last named state, he turned in with them, and had he lived would have filled an important state office on a good salary in the near future, for among all classes his friends were numbered. But the vigilant efforts of the most skillful physicians and the ministrations of devoted friends proved unavailing. Nothing that fond affection could dictate was left undone to bring back health and strength to the loved one, who after seven weeks of suffering, was called from earth to rest in heaven. The morning before he died he remarked to his wife that he should life, if it was God's will, to go to sleep and never waken until he should wake to heaven, as his suffering was so great. He requested his physicians to hold an autopsy on his body, as since it was impossible for him to obtain relief from his suffering he desired that his friends might be informed as tot he nature of the disease, in hopes that they might be able to relieve some other sufferer. He died in the confident hope of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Emma J., one brother, Thomas J., of Pittsburgh, a widowed mother, Mrs. M.A., and two sisters, Miss Belle A., of Reidsburg, and Mrs. Lizzie K., wife of Jacob Hodil, of Sligo, Clarion County, Pa., to mourn their irreparable loss. Hear his voice from that world beyond, dear wife, relatives and friends, "Come, follow me." Clarion Democrat 7/11/1895
KEISTER, WILLIAM “BUS” P. — Bus P. Keister, 68, of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg RD 1, died at 8:05 a.m. Friday June 5, 1998, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 27, 1929 in Sligo, he was a son of the late Barton and Pauline McKinney Keister. On Dec. 24, 1951, he married the former Hazel I. Summerville., who survives. Mr. Keister served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by many coal companies as a truck driver and retired from C & K Coal Co. in 1977. He was affiliated with the Sligo Presbyterian Church. He belonged to the Rimersburg Rod and Gun Club, the Hilltop Beagle Club of Cowansville, the Fryburg Beagle Club and the Tom Mix Ranger's Horse Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Paula) Conner of Rimersburg RD 2 and Mrs Gary (Nancy) Blystone of Kennerdell RD1; six grandchildren, Sarah, Bart and Brianna Conner all o Rimersburg, and Matthew, Rebecca and Katie Blystone all of Kennerdell. He is also survived by a brother and his wife, Connell and Leona Keister; a sister Mrs. Harold (Betty) Kriebel of Parker; and a sister-in-law, Goldie Keister of Sligo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dean and Lloyd Keister. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Kline Funereal Home, J. Robert Varner director, in Rimersburg. Funereal services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Holyan, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sligo Presbyterian Church Building Fund or a charity of one's choice. Transcription courtesy of Carole Jamison.
KEISTER, LEONA A. (COCHRANE) — Leona A. KEISTER, 74, of Sligo, b April 17, 1924 in Kaylor, d June 16, 1998 at Clarion Hospital. Parents: Harry and Sarah (Stewart) Cochrane. Spouse: Connell A. Keister, survives. June 1998 Leader-Vindicator.
KEISTER, MARY CECELIA (BOTZER) -- SLIGO — Mrs. Mary Cecelia Botzer Keister, 57, of Sligo RD, wife of Leonard B. Keister, died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday in the Brookville Hospital. She was born in Piney Township, Clarion County, April 18, 1910, a daughter of Harry L. and Lucy Greenawalt Botzer. She was married to Leonard B. Keister March 17, 1928. He survives. Mrs. Keister was a member of the Callensburg Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband, Leonard, are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Botzer of Sligo RD; a son, Leonard Jr. of Beechwood, N. J.; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Phyllis) Kriebel of Parker RD and Mrs. Clyde Genevieve Smith of Morgantown, Pa.; five grandsons and a granddaughter; a brother, Glenn Botzer of Sligo RD; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Dunkle of Callensburg, Mrs. Ernest (Mildred) Gourley of Sligo RD and Mrs. Dennis (Elma) Newell of Sligo. A sister, Mrs. Jewell Hackbarth of Sligo, is deceased. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. today at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, where funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday. Rev. Mervin Schwab, former pastor of the Callensburg Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Callensburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Tuesday, October 10, 1967. Pg 20
KELLEY, NANCY (McCLURE) -- We sincerely regret to report the death of Mrs. Nancy McClure Kelley, wife of Mr. John Kelley, formerly of Warren, Pa., who died in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 16, 1913, following an operation. The remains were taken to Churchville, Pa., for interment on Wednesday. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Geo. F. Arnold, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Clifford W. Corbett, Mrs. John E. Wilson and Miss Josephing Kelley of Clarion. Mrs. Kelley was 64 years of age. 3/30/1913 Clarion Democrat
KELLY, FRANK -- Frank Kelley, a miner, was found dead last Monday morning at about 4 o'clock at or near Goughler's cut on the Sligo branch railroad between Rimersburg and Sligo, not very far from the latter place. According to the best information obtainable at this time, Frank and George Kelley, brothers were seen going from Rimersburg to Sligo last Sunday evening. They stopped at Goughler's cut about 5 o'clock in the evening. They were drinking and showed signs of intoxication. They were seen at 11 o'clock at night. It is said that George left Frank at about 2 o'clock to get some help to get him to some house as he was badly intoxicated. The report is that about 4 o'clock George secured help and went to the place where he left Frank and they found the latter dead and his face badly swollen and showing bad contusions and cuts. Justice of the Peace, J.J. Neil of Sligo, was designated as Acting Coroner and summoned a jury and inquired into the case. The story told by George Kelly, brother of the deceased, was somewhat conflicting and uncertain and caused him to be regarded with some suspicion. After hearing the testimony produced the jury found that the deceased, Frank Kelly, came to his death last Monday morning by violence from unknown hands and possible exposure. The Kellys are said to have formerly lived at Oakland, Armstrong county. The body was taken to New Bethlehem for interment. This is a case that should be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Source: 2/6/1913 Clarion Democrat
KELLY, ARVILLA BLANCHE — MRS. JAMES KELLY DIES AT FAMILY HOME— Mrs. Arvilla Blanche Kelly, wife of James Kelly, died suddenly at 11:10 this morning at the family home at 193 Elm Street. Her health had been poor for a long time. She was born in Sligo, Clarion county, Pa., April 25, 1888 and had been a resident of Salamanca the past 15 years. She is survived by her husband, James Kelly, by one daughter, Arvilla, and by four sons, Theron, James, Lyle and Thomas Kelly, all at home. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the B. of R.T.; the P.H.C., and a Legionairie, Loyal Order of Moose. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:15 from the family home and at 9:15 from St. Patrick's church. Interment will be made in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Republican Press, Salamanca, NY, Monday, October 26, 1925. KELLY, DOROTHY (BRINKER) — Mrs. Dorothy Brinker Kelley, 78, of New Bethlehem RD3, a former nurse at Franklin Hospital, died Thursday in Clarview Rest Home in Sligo. Born June 21, 1904, in Porter Township (Clarion County), she was a daughter of Albert Alexander and Louemma Mohney Brinker. Mrs. Kelley was a member of the Leatherwood Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She married William Byron Kelley and he preceded her in death June 12, 1965. Mrs. Kelley is survived by a brother, Russell Brinker of New Bethlehem, RD3, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Kelley was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the John R. Mateer Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. C.M. Schwab officiating. Interment will follow at Leatherwood Cemetery. KENNEDY, THOMAS B. — Thomas B. Kennedy Sr., 75, of Baker School Road, Rimersburg, died suddenly of natural causes at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004, at his home. Born Jan. 25, 1929, in Rimersburg, he was the son of William Irvin Kennedy Sr. and Grace McCanna Kennedy. He attended the Baker School and the Carwick School. Mr. Kennedy began his career at age 15, obtaining a job at the W.T. Clark Store in Rimersburg. He then began his own construction business as Thomas B. Kennedy Wiring Contractor. He operated his own residential and commercial electrical business and was an electrician with C&K Coal Co., retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Rimersburg Hose Co. and the Loyal Order of Moose in Clarion. Mr. Kennedy was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed country music, square and round dancing and his dog, Rebel. Mr. Kennedy was married in Rimersburg United Methodist Church April 16, 1949, to the former Annice M. Peters, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sandra J. Johnson and husband, Michael N., of Reidsburg and Cheryl A. Kennedy of Shreveport, La.; a son, Thomas B. Kennedy Jr. and wife, Joyce A., of Rimersburg; five grandchildren, Tammy Rider of Sligo, Jason Rider of Oil City, Tina Flick and husband, Ryan, of Rimersburg, Aaron Stephens and wife, Holly, of Kyle, Texas, and Ian Stephens of Shreveport, La.; three great-grandchildren, Lexi Flick and Zach Flick, both of Rimersburg, and Rainha Stephens of Kyle, Texas; and three nieces. Mr. Kennedy was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William Kennedy, Cecil McCanna and Max Kennedy. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary L. Guntrum, pastor of Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Derrick. Transcription courtesy of Ellis Weller. KETNER, DAVID A. — David A. Ketner, 83, of St Petersburg, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in his home after a long illness. He was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee. He was born on January 6, 1879, in Reidsburg, the son of Alfred and Margaret Bashline Ketner. His wife, Sarah, preceded him in death in August 1960. He was a member .of the Methodist Church of St. Petersburg. He is survived by one brother Harry Ketner of Sligo RD; one son, Harold of Foxburg; and three daughters, Mrs. Irene Nevel, Mrs. Wilda Guntrum, and Mrs. Ethel Shoup, all of St. Petersburg. He had 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Friends are being received at the McKinney Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Rev. Paul Lee, pastor of the Methodist Church of St. Petersburg, assisted by Rev. Chester Henneman of the Nazarene Church of St. Petersburg, will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Petersburg cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Wednesday, Jul 25, 1962. Pg 18 via Paul Kifer. KETNER, DONALD W. — CLARION - Dr. Donald W. Ketner, 40, of 28535 Lathrup Blvd., Lathrup Village, Mich. died suddenly at 6 p.m. Sunday at Harper Hospital, Detroit. Born in Sligo on March 1, 1928, he was the son of Dr. W. A. and Wilda Hindman Ketner. He was a physician and surgeon in the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, Mich., and a member of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich. Dr. Ketner was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Clarion and the Shriners of Detroit. He married the former Jacqueline Sloan who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons, William, John, Christopher and Phillip, all at home; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Ketner of Clarion; one brother, Dr. Gerald (Max) Ketner of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. James L. (Gwendolyn) Burnsed and Mrs. William C. (Janet) Hendricks, both of Cleveland, Ohio; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Flora L. Ketner of Clarion and maternal grandparents, M. and Mrs. Alex Hindman of Clarion RD 1. Removal was made to the Haley Funeral Home, Southfield, Mich, where services will e held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Phillip Genitile, pastor of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich., officiating. Committal services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Clarion Cemetery with Rev. Ray C. Blair, pastor of the Clarion Presbyterian Church, officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert V .Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa) Tuesday, July 16, 1968. Pg 8 via Paul Kifer. KETNER, FLORA LORETTA (BURNS) Mrs. Ketner, Former Area Resident, Dies. CLARION - Mrs. Flora L. Ketner, 87, of Kane, widow of William H. Ketner, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday in the Kane Community Hospital. She was born July 21, 1862 in Piney Township, Clarion County, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Jane Myers Burns. She had resided in Monroe Township during her entire married life. Since 1951 she was a resident of Clarion and the past year she had lived at the Lutheran Home in Kane. She married William H. Ketner, who preceded her in death in 1951. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Clarion and a former Sunday School teacher of the church. Mrs. Ketner had been active in church functions. She is survived by two sons, Dr. W.A. Ketner of Clarion, and Leroy Burns Ketner of Mount Vernon, Ohio; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, one daughter, Rena Mae; two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion with Rev. Richard Holzer, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Churchville Cemetery. [May 4, 1970 Oil City Derrick] KETNER, HARRY ELMER — CLARION - Dr. Donald W. Ketner, 40, of 28535 Lathrup Blvd., Lathrup Village, Mich. died suddenly at 6 p.m. Sunday at Harper Hospital, Detroit. Born in Sligo on March 1, 1928, he was the son of Dr. W. A. and Wilda Hindman Ketner. He was a physician and surgeon in the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, Mich., and a member of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich. Dr. Ketner was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Clarion and the Shriners of Detroit. He married the former Jacqueline Sloan who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons, William, John, Christopher and Phillip, all at home; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Ketner of Clarion; one brother, Dr. Gerald (Max) Ketner of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. James L. (Gwendolyn) Burnsed and Mrs. William C. (Janet) Hendricks, both of Cleveland, Ohio; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Flora L. Ketner of Clarion and maternal grandparents, M. and Mrs. Alex Hindman of Clarion RD 1. Removal was made to the Haley Funeral Home, Southfield, Mich, where services will e held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Phillip Genitile, pastor of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich., officiating. Committal services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Clarion Cemetery with Rev. Ray C. Blair, pastor of the Clarion Presbyterian Church, officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert V .Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa) Tuesday, July 16, 1968. Pg 8 via Paul Kifer. KETNER, LOIS JEAN — Lois Jean Ketner, 67, of 17449 Route 68, Sligo, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in her home following an illness. Born Feb. 18, 1937, in Piney Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Reuben and Mildred Botzer Heller. Mrs. Ketner attended Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church near Reidsburg. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Ketner was married March 22, 1958, to James Ketner, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, Steven and Charla Ketner of Sligo; and three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel and Rebekah Ketner of Sligo. She also is survived by a sister and her husband, Margy and Ronald Krenitsky of Butler; and a brother and his fiancee, Richard Gourley and Stephanie Heeter of Sligo. Mrs. Ketner was preceded in death by her parents; and her stepfather, Ernest Gourley. At Mrs. Ketner's request, there will be no visitation or public funeral services. Private interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, in Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church near Reidsburg with the Rev. Jerry Belloit, pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. KETNER, MARGARET J. (BASHLINE) — The Community was saddened indeed to hear of the death of Mrs. Alfred M. Ketner, one of the most highly esteemed ladies of Monroe township. The deceased was a daughter of Joseph and Sara Bashline, of Monroe Township. She was born June 22, 1856, and died March 7, 1925. She was united in marriage with Alfred M. Ketner November 13, 1873, by Rev. C. C. Hunt. They established their home in Monroe Township, where she spent all her life. She is mourned by her husband, three daughters, and three sons, namely: Sarah, wife of C. J. Krauss; Ella, wife of Charles Over, Piney Township; W. H. of near Reidsburg; David A., of St. Petersburg; Minnie, wife of Emery Fox, of near Reidsburg, and Harry E., at home. Two great-grandchildren, 15 grandchildren and three sisters also survive. One year ago last September Mr. and Mrs. Ketner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The deceased was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church at Churchville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John L. Buck, of Sligo, at her home Tuesday forenoon. Interment was made in the Churchville Cemetery. Source: Clarion Democrat - March 12, 1925 via Thelma Kifer. KETNER, MARILYN ELAINE (CRAIG) - Jacksonville, NC--Marilyn Elaine Ketner, 57, of Jacksonville, NC., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, November 11, 1995, in Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Born September 6, 1938, in Sligo, she was a daughter of William Earl and Hilda Carolyn Hackbarth Craig. She was a longtime resident of Foxburg and had resided in Clarion before moving to Jacksonville. Mrs. Ketner was office manager for ASR in Jacksonville. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Surviving are a son, Robert Ketner of Jacksonville, NC.; a daughter, Nancy Weaver of RD 1 Tionesta; and six grandchildren. Mrs. Ketner also is survived by three sisters, Marjorie Finefrock and Jo Anne Wolfgong, both of Shippenville, and Kathryn Ashbaugh of St. Petersburg; and three sons, Charles Craig and Dean Craig, both of Erie, and Raymond Craig of Pine Valley Calif. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ketner was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Craig; and three brothers, William, Richard and Jay Craig. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. The Rev. Daniel Michalek, church pastor; officiated. Interment was in Sligo Cemetery. Submitted by Pamela Myers-Grewell. KETNER, MARY HELEN (COLEMAN) — SLIGO — Mrs. Helen Ketner, 64, wife of Harry A. Ketner, died in her home at Sligo RD 1 at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday following a heart attack. She was born November 4, 1902, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, a daughter of James Chauncey and Anna Lucretia Lerch Coleman. She was married December 28, 1928, to Harry A. Ketner. Mrs. Ketner was a member of the Monroe Chapel Methodist Church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the church. Surviving along with her husband are two sons, James A. Ketner of Sligo RD 1 and Harry Ketner Jr. of Warren, Ohio; a grandson and granddaughter, and a sister, Mrs. Oscar (Evelyn) Magness of Sligo RD 1. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and attend funeral services in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. John Matthews, pastor of the Monroe Chapel Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Churchville Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Tuesday, Oct 5, 1967. Pg 28 via Paul Kifer. NOTES: An error in the obit states her husband was Harry A. however, it was actually Harry Elmer. There is also a disparity between the date of death in this obit and that reported in the obit of her husband, Harry Elmer. KETNER, SARAH ELIZABETH (HENRY) — ST. PETERSBURG - Mrs. Sarah E. Ketner, 82, of St. Petersburg, died suddenly at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in her home following a lingering illness. Born July 6,1878. in Piney Township, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary E. Slaugenhoupt Henry. She was married in Piney Township, July 8,1903, to David A. Ketner, who survives. Mrs. Ketner was a member of the Nazarene Church of St. Petersburg. Surviving besides her husband, are one son, Harold Ketner of Foxburg: three daughters, Mrs. Harold Nevel, Mrs. Harold Guntrum and Mrs. Lawrence Shoup, all of St. Petersburg; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and one niece, Mrs. Wilda Pollock of Nitro, W. Va. The body is in the Karle D. McKinney Funeral Home in St. Petersburg where friends may call after 7 p.m., today. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Friday, Aug 5, 1960. Pg 5 courtesy of Paul Kifer. KETNER, WILLIAM A. — CLARION - Dr. Donald W. Ketner, 40, of 28535 Lathrup Blvd., Lathrup Village, Mich. died suddenly at 6 p.m. Sunday at Harper Hospital, Detroit. Born in Sligo on March 1, 1928, he was the son of Dr. W. A. and Wilda Hindman Ketner. He was a physician and surgeon in the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, Mich., and a member of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich. Dr. Ketner was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Clarion and the Shriners of Detroit. He married the former Jacqueline Sloan who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons, William, John, Christopher and Phillip, all at home; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Ketner of Clarion; one brother, Dr. Gerald (Max) Ketner of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. James L. (Gwendolyn) Burnsed and Mrs. William C. (Janet) Hendricks, both of Cleveland, Ohio; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Flora L. Ketner of Clarion and maternal grandparents, M. and Mrs. Alex Hindman of Clarion RD 1. Removal was made to the Haley Funeral Home, Southfield, Mich, where services will e held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Phillip Genitile, pastor of the Community Congregational Church of Lathrup Village, Mich., officiating. Committal services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Clarion Cemetery with Rev. Ray C. Blair, pastor of the Clarion Presbyterian Church, officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert V .Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa) Tuesday, July 16, 1968. Pg 8 via Paul Kifer. KETNER, WILLIAM HENRY — William Henry Ketner, 73, of Sligo, RD 1, died at 8 am Wednesday in his home. A son of Alfred M. and Margaret Bashline [Ketner], he was born February 12, 1876, in Monroe township, Clarion County. February 27, 1901 he was married to the former Miss Flora Loretta Burns. He was a member of the Clarion Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Dr. W. A. Ketner of Clarion and L. B. Ketner of Mount Vernon, O.; two brothers, Harry of Sligo, RD, and David of St. Petersburg; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Jenkins funeral home. The Oil City Derrick (Pa) Thursday, Nov. 1, 1951, Pg 7. Contributed by Paul Kifer.
KIFER, ABRAHAM 1811-1881
KIFER, ABRAHAM BERT -- CLARION - Funeral services were held Friday, February 24, 1978, for Abraham B. Kifer of Leeper RD, who died at home. He was 71. A son of John H. and Pearl (Reddick) Kifer, he was born March 9, 1906, in Monroe township, Clarion County. He worked as a coal miner. Mr. Kifer is survived by three brothers: James of Reading, and Albert and John H., both of Sligo RD. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home here was in charge of funeral arrangements. Interment was in Clarion Cemetery. Source: Thelma Kifer. (view photo of Bert)
KIFER, ANNA B. 1876-1877
KIFER, BESSIE E. — Daughter of John Henry Kifer, Sr. and Jennie R. Greenawalt Kifer.
KIFER, CHARLES SMALLEY — KIFER, CHARLES SMALLEY -- Charles S. Kifer, 79, of Route 322 East of Clarion, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with leukemia. Born June 4, 1928, in Clarion, he was the son of the late Byron Kifer and Sarah Smalley Kifer Stahlman. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. Mr. Kifer retired in 1989 from Owens-Illinois Glass Factory. He especially loved his grandchildren and enjoyed canoeing, hiking and going to flea markets. He also was active in PEACE for several years. On Aug. 22, 1952, he married Colleen Hileman in the First Baptist Church of Clarion. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Stephen Kifer and wife, Robin, of Sewickley and Larry Kifer and wife, Judy, of Curllsville; one daughter, Sandra Craig and husband, Jeffrey, of Fisher; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by one brother, John Kifer of Colorado Springs; and a sister, Dorothy Crum of Tampa, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Williams of Clarion. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. Submitted by Thelma Kifer.
KIFER, DAVID 1795-1857
KIFER, DAVID B. — The death of David B. Kifer, a well known citizen of Greenville avenue, Clarion, Pa., on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 1925, came as a great surprise and shock to most of the people of this vicinity, as many were not aware of his sickness which was of short duration -- only about three weeks. When taken sick first the nature of his trouble was not determined at once, and seemed to be a complication of diseases. This was followed by the development of pleural pneumonia which was the direct cause of his death. David Byron Kifer was born April 8,1854, in Piney township the son of Levi and Fannie (Whitmer) Kifer. He grew to manhood in that township. He was married to Miss Samantha Sharrow and to them was born one son who died in infancy and his mother also passed to the world beyond. On Sept. 21, 1884, Mr. Kifer and Miss Anise L. Horner were united in marriage and she now mourns the loss of one of the noblest and best husbands. Three children also survive, namely: Homer Kifer, at home; Grace, wife of Samuel Rider, and Byron, Clarion. One son died in early childhood. Mr. Kifer lived on a farm at Ohl, in Jefferson county, for about twenty-five years after which he was in the store at Ohl for two or three years. He removed to Clarion about twelve years ago, establishing his home and citizenship here. He was a man of great probity and uprightness of character and has always been respected as a man of honor and a citizen without reproach. He was a careful, economical and fair and just business man, always dealing by his fellowmen as he would be dealt by. In youth or young manhood he united with the Lutheran Church at Mt. Zion in Licking township and was always a sturdy advocate of the principles of Christianity and true righteousness, but never made a loud profession. A brief service was held at his home in Clarion on Monday at 1 p.m. and the body was then taken to the church at Ohl where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. G. Stuempfle of Grace Lutheran Church of Clarion. Interment was made in the cemetery at that place. (10/22/1925)
KIFER, ELIZABETH ANN (OVER) — Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Anderson) Over, m. June 8, 1886 Luther Walthour Kifer.
KIFER, EMERY RAYMOND — Emery R. Kifer, 57, 1332 High Street Ext., was stricken with a fatal heart attack Friday, afternoon, April 22, while removing a tire from a car in the City Iron Division of Goodman Bros., Inc., yard off High Street Ext. McKean County Coroner Robert W. Iver of Bradford issued a natural death certificate and said death occurred around 4 p.m. Central Station fireman manning the city ambulance called the coroner when Mr. Kifer failed to respond to pocolator treatment. A yard attendant said the victim had removed all but the last bolt from the wheel when he collapsed, apparently of over-exertion. The Rimersburg (Clarion County) native was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kifer. He was a painter and interior decorator. Mr. Kifer was a member of the Assembly of God Church of East Kane. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hilda C. Kifer; four sons Raymond E., James H., Leroy H., and Gerald E., at home; Mrs. Herbert (Martha) Elder, Custer City; Mrs. William (Charlotte) Yeany, Foxburg; and Mrs. Frank Mack, Knoxville; four grandchildren; four brothers, Henry, Sligo; Burt, Buffalo; Albert, Erie; and James, Pocopson; and a sister Mrs. David (Anna) Martin, Strattanville. The body was removed to the Hollenbeck Funeral Chapel, where final rites were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday by the Rev. William R. Hilliard, Pastor of Assembly of God Church of East Kane assisted by the Rev. L. C. Robie, evangelist now serving the local Assembly of God Congregation, and buried following in Asbury Cemetery, near Corsica. Source: Thelma Kifer
KIFER, GERTRUDE R. (OVER) -- Gertrude Kifer, 93, of McMurray, formerly of the Sligo area, died Dec. 21, 1988, at McMurray Hills Manor in McMurray. Born Dec 27, 1894, in Butler, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Over Kifer. During World War I, she served as an army nurse and worked as a nurse for the Board of Education at Pittsburgh. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home of Sligo. Source: Lorie Starcher
KIFER, GROVER CLEVELAND -- A pioneer resident of Canyon since 1908, Grover Cleveland Kifer, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 1966, at the age of 80 years. He was born on June 25, 1886 in Sligo, Penn., U.S.A., and was married at the Canyon United Church on June 3, 1931, to Emma K. Samuelson.Educated at his birthplace, he was employed there until moving to Logan, Mich., in 1901. In 1908 he and his father and brothers, Robert and James and sisters, Ruth and Lela came to Canyon to reside. He worked in logging here, being in the employ of C. O. Rogers, with the CPR at Yahk and Canal Flat as a bookkeeper for the Tie & Timber branch, then with Huscrofts until 1939. He found employment with Burns and Farstad at Wynndel, remaining with this firm until 1943. In 1916 he joined the Canadian army and served in World War I. He had remained on the farm in Canyon continuously until his illness set in September 26, 1966. Besides his military service in World War I, he had been a member of the Canyon Waterworks, Canyon Park Board and was an ardent hunter and fisherman. He was predeceased by a sister, Nellie Holquist in 1962 at Kane, Penn. Surviving besides his sorrowing widow Emma at Canyon, are a son, Dennis Kifer of Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Ila) Nearing of Creston, and Mrs. R. (Doris) Longmuir of Edmonton, Alberta; brothers, Robert Kifer of Los Angeles, Calif;, James of Flint, Mich., and Donald in Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. Daisy Sherman of Russell, Penn., Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Langdon of Standish, Mich;, and Mrs. Roy (Lela) Meierdirk of Chicago, Ill., and five grandchildren. Funeral service was on Monday, October 10 at 2 P. M. from the Canyon United Church with Rev. F. Cline officiating. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. R. Gardner, H. Starling, W. Johnson, Frank Simister, Dick Stace-Smith and K. Nearing. Submitted by Paul Kifer.
KIFER, HENRY A. 1827-1831
KIFER, IRA L. — Funeral services for Ira Kifer will be held this afternoon at the Pinegrove church near Shamburg. The funeral party will leave the home of the deceased's mother, Mrs. Harry Strickler. Clarion, at 7 p. m. Interment will be in the Pinegrove cemetery. Source:The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA. Aug 24, 1932. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.
KIFER, JAMES BUCHANAN—Son of Joseph and Anna Catherina (Spang) Kifer, m. Jan 19, 1881 to Ann Elizabeth Kirkpatrick.
KIFER, JAMES EMERY James E. Kifer, 57, of Polk RR died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the Oil City Hospital. A son of the late LeVerne and Salinda Cook Kifer he was born August 26, 1894, in Parkers Landing where he spent his early life. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, Donald C. Kifer of Oil City, Dale Kifer of Gibsonia and Raymond Kifer of Evans City; three daughters Shirley and Louise at home and Mrs. Emogene Hindman of Franklin; eight grand children; two brothers and seven sisters, Melvin Kifer of Karns City, Herman Kifer of Battle Creek, Mich., Mrs. Thomas Marshall of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Annie Pierce and Mrs. Salinda Thorton of Battle Creek, Mich., Mrs. Susie Stewart of Rimersburg, Mrs. Rose Wolfgang of Newmansville and Mrs. Mary Brown Wichita, Kan. The body was taken to the Osenider Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. Clarion Democrat - Jan. 22, 1952 pg. 8
KIFER, JOHN HENRY — John H. Kifer, died July 30, 1950, at 11:30, he lived on Merle St. Clarion. He was born to Abraham and Elizabeth Kifer on February 16, 1865. He married Jennie Greenawalt and later married Pearl Reddick. He is survived by the following children; John Henry Kifer, Sligo RD, Emory Kifer, Parker, Mrs. Anna Martin, Erie, Abraham Kifer, Pittsburgh, James Stuart Kifer, Reading, and Albert L. Kifer, Erie. Also two sisters Elma Reed, Clarion and Anna Dunkle, Cleveland, Oh. and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on August 1, 10:30 a.m. in the Jenkins Funeral Home, by the Rev. Robert E. Allinger. Interment in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Source: Thelma Kifer, James Hug and Butch George.
KIFER, JOHN HENRY — John H. Kifer, 93, of Sligo, died Tuesday, September 17, 1987, at Clarion Osteopatic Community Hospital. Born November 11, 1893, in Monroe Twp., he was the son of John H. and Jane (Greenawalt) Kifer, Sr. On October 13, 1913, he married the former Ruby M. Dunkle. She died June 6, 1979. Mr. Kifer attended the First Church of God at Callensburg. He had been a coal miner for 50 years. Survivors include two sons; Fred Kifer of Struthers, OH, and Edward L. Kifer, of Sligo; three daughters, June Cotterman of Knox, Dorothy Bissett of Lowellville, OH, and Bessie Kifer at home; 18 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Melvin who died in 1959, and one brother and two sisters. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, Terry L. Beamer, director, with the Rev. Ralph Baker, First Church of God pastor, officiating. Interment was in Churchville Cemetery.
KIFER, KATE — Miss Kifer was born on November 5, 1832, on a farm near Reidsburg, Clarion county, where she lived an active, consistent Christian life, always helpful and considering the interest of others, until about 16 years ago, when she came to make her home in the Memorial Home in Brookville, having had two brothers in the Civil War. She was one of a family of nineteen children, of whom only one, Mrs. S.F. Finefrock, survives her. She was a member of the Baptist church. Her body was interred on November 5, 1929, her ninety-sixth birthday, in the Brookville cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.S. Radcliffe, on account of illness in her pastor's family. Jeffersonian Democrat, November 7, 1929. (Daughter of John Adam Kifer). Source: Thelma Kifer. KIFER, LEVI 1828-1887
KIFER, LUTHER (WALTHOUR) — Son of Levi and Frances "Fanny" (Whitmer) Kifer, m. June 8, 1886 to Elizabeth Ann Over.
KIFER, MARGARET (POLLOCK) — Mrs. Samuel Kifer a lady of great age, wide acquaintance and possessing the high esteem of all her neighbors, friends and acquaintances, passed to the world beyond, from her home at Callensburg, March 13, 1902, in the 81st year of her age. She was born October 13, 1821. She has been a consit and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church since 1840 and was one of those Christians who always command the respect and confidence of all who come in contact with them. The deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. J. F. Lobaugh, New Brighton and Mrs. David over of Pittsburg. The funeral took place last Saturday, the service being conducted by Rev. C. J. Zelter. Clarion Democrat March 20, 1902
KIFER, MARY ESTELLA (HARRIGER) — Daughter of George B. Harriger and Margaret Bigley, wife of Andrew S. Kifer
KIFER, MELVIN HENRY — Arm Caught In Belt - Sligo Man, 42, Killed In Coal Washing Plant - SLIGO—Melvin Henry Kifer, 42, of Sligo RD was killed yesterday in a coal washing plant accident in Piney Township, five miles from Sligo. The victim was working near a moving conveyor belt when his arm got caught accidentally between the bell and the pulley wheel. Squeezed between these two moving parts, his arm and shoulder were dragged around the drum for the half revolution! The accident occurred about 1:15 p. m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead at 1:45 p. m. Kifer died of a mangled right arm and shoulder, hemorrhage and shock. It was indicated that Dick Kline, Clarion County deputy coroner, will issue a certificate of accidental death. The accident occurred in the coal washing plant owned by the Wingert Contracting Co. of Butler. No one who were working at the plant saw the accident. A weighmaster, identified as Mr. Stewart, heard someone calling for help and after hurrying in the direction of the voice he saw Kifer on the floor, he was kneeling holding his arm, which was bleeding seriously. Immediately he notified the plant superintendent, Grant Myers. The operation was shut down. And a doctor and ambulance were summoned. The mangled arm was practically torn off at the shoulder. By the time the doctor arrived, the accident victim was dead. Kifer was a laborer at the coal washing plant which has been in operation since the spring of 1958. It is located in the vicinity of about a dozen strip mines, which it services. The belt, which caught the victim's arm, is several feet wide and carries coal through the washing process. The body has been removed to the Guy Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. The victim's wife and family are to arrive there this morning to make arrangements for the funeral. Source: The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA. June 26, 1959. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer. Melvin Kifer Services Set Sunday -- SLIGO — Funeral services for Melvin Henry Kifer, 42, of Sligo RD, who was killed Thursday in a Coal washing plant accident in Piney Township five miles from Sligo, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo. Rev, Victor Korb, pastor of the Monroe Chapel in Sligo RD will officiate. Interment will be made in the Churchville Cemetery. Born March 12, 1917 in Clarion, he was the son of John Henry and Ruby Mae Dunkle Kifer who survive. He was married to the former Belly M. Winters, who also survives. Mr. Kifer was a member of the Elliott-McKee Gathers Post of the American Legion in Sligo and a member of the Monroe Chapel at Sligo RD. A veteran, he served overseas during World War II. Surviving besides his wife and parents, are six children, Mrs. James Kendel of Sligo RD 1; Melvin Richard Kifer of Sligo RD 1; Maxine and Eugene Kifer, 10 year old twins, Ronald Kifer, and William Kifer, 2, all al home. Also surviving are two brothers, Edward Kifer of Sligo and Fred Kifer of Struthers, 0.; and three sisters, Mrs. June B. Cotterman of Knox RD, Mrs. Dorothy Bissett of Lowell, 0., and Miss Bessie Kifer of Sligo. The body is in the Guy M. Hawk and Son Funeral Home in Sligo where friends may call. Source: The Oil City Derrick, Oil City, PA. June 27, 1959. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.
KIFER, MELVIN LOUIS — PINEY, TWP.- Melvin L. Kifer, 83, of Girard, Ohio, died Saturday, July 18, 1992, at Clarview Rest Home near Sligo. Born March 20, 1909, in Licking Township, he was the son of William Laverne and Salinda (Cook) Kifer. He married the former Nellie Mahood in Chicora on April 28, 1936. She survives. Murkier had worked as a coal miner at the Wildwood Mine in Pittsburgh and at the Sanderson Mine in Karns City. Later, he worked for Koppers in Petrolia, retiring in 1972 after 26 years of service. Following his retirement, Mr. Kifer and his wife served as house parents at the Church of God of Prophecy Orphanage in Cleveland, Tenn., for two years. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Liberty, Ohio, and a charter member of the Karns City Church of God of Prophecy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Marilyn Ruth) Flick of Rimersburg RD 1; a son, James Laverne Kifer of Liberty Ohio; four sisters, Greta Marshell of Bluefield, W.Va., Rose Wolfgong of Cleveland, Tenn., Ann Perice of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mary Bowen of Phoenix, Ariz,; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Baker, in 1961; two brothers, Emory Kifer and Herman Kifer; and three sisters, Salinda Snow, Blanche Saxman and Suzie Stewart. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg, J.D. Miller, supervisor. The Rev. Timothy Adams, pastor of Church of God of Prophecy in Libery, Ohio, and the Rev. Robert Hanna, pastor of Church of God of Prophecy in Mercer, officiated. Interment was in Sligo Cemetery. Transcription furnished by Joann Kifer, Clarion, PA KIFER, NELLIE L. (MANHOOD) — Nellie L. Kifer, 82, of Rimersburg RD1, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 1999 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo RD 1, following a brief illness. Born Jan. 2, 1917, in Argentine, Butler County, she was a daughter of the late James and Molly Moyer Mahood. Mrs. Kifer was a member of the Huey Church of God of Prophecy and the Rimersburg Senior Center. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and reading. Mrs. Kifer attended Karns City High School. She and her husband, Melvin, served as houseparents at the Church of God of Prophecy Orphanage in Cleveland, Tenn., from 1975 to 1977. She was married April 28, 1936, in Chicora to Melvin L. Kifer, who preceded her in death July 18, 1992. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Leslie (Marilyn Ruth) Flick of Huey, Rimersburg RD, with whom Mrs. Kifer made her home for several years; one son James L. Kifer and his wife Dolores, of Liberty, Ohio; five grandchildren, Mark Flick of East Bradey, Dealeigh Mosko of Youngstown, Ohio, Scott Kifer, of Painesville, Ohio, Melvin "Sonny" Kifer of Hartford, Ohio and Raymond kifer of Wadsboro, N.C.; 10 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Rev. Robert (Ruth) Hanna of Niles, Ohio; and one brother, Harold Mahood and his wife Alberta, of Branchton; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Lois Duane Baker, who died in 1961; four brothers Richard, John, DeWayne and Joseph Mahood; and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Snyder, Miss Aldine Mahood and Mrs. Jean Thornberry. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. The Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of the Huey Church of God of Prophecy and Mrs. Kifer's grandson, the Rev. Scott Kifer, associtate pastor of the Church of God , Mentor, Ohio, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. KIFER, OREN ELLIOTT — Oren E. Kifer died at his home in Tionesta Sunday evening, Jan. 13, 1924, after a short illness from an attack of typhoid fever, believed to have been contracted while on a recent trip on a fleet of barges down the river. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kifer, deceased, and was born near Sligo, Clarion County, Pa., April 12, 1873. Some ten years ago he went to Nebraska, Forest County, and for a period of six years was employed in the lumber woods and on the S. & T. Railroad at that place. Four years ago he was united in marriage with Mrs. Debbie Mealy of Tionesta where he has resided since. Besides his widow he is survived by three sisters Mrs. W. P. Murray, of Sligo being one of the number. Rev. W. J. Hewitt conducted the funeral services Wednesday afternoon after which Tionesta Lodge, No. 369, 1.0. 0. F., of which the deceased was a member, consigned the body with appropriate ceremonies to its last resting place in Riverside Cemetery . Source: Clarion Democrat January 31, 1924 KIFER, ROBERT PATTISON -- TWISP – Robert P. Kifer, 81, formerly of the Methow and Entiat Valleys, died June 11 in Medford, Ore. He was born on Dec. 21, 1891, in Piney Township, PA., and married Ruby Lamberton on June 3, 1912 at Creston, B. C. He lived there and worked for area sawmills, later moving to Libby, Mont., and from there to Winthrop, where he worked as head sawyer in Fender’s Mill. He moved to Twisp with the mill and lived in the Methow Valley for 23 years. In 1950 he moved to Ardenvoir where he was a sawyer for the C. A. Harris mill. He made his home in the Entiat Valley for a number of years before going to Medford. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Gerald, Medford, Ore., and Robert, Idaho Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Al (Carol) Coffey and Mrs. Lloyd (Ruby) Burkett, both of Fairbanks, Alaska; two brothers, Don of Simi, Calif., and Marvin, in Michigan; three sisters, Daisy Sherman, Pennsylvania, Ruth Langdon, Michigan, and Lela Meirdick, Texas; 14 grandchildren, including Mrs. Kay (Vivienne) Johnson, Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Entiat: 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Holquist, and a brother, Gover Kifer. Burial was at Creston, B. C., on June 15. Methow Valley News, Winthrop, WA, June 1973
KIFER, SALINDA CATHERINE (COOK)
KIFER, SUSANNA (DRUMHELLER) —wife of John Adam Kifer
KIFER, SUSANNA (WAGGLE) —wife of John Adam Kifer
KIFER, ZELDA (MAUTHE) — Mrs. Zelda Elizabeth Kifer, 28, died February 25 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mauthe, Sligo R. D. She was born February 9, 1917. Mrs. Kifer is survived by her husband, Pfc. Melvin H. Kifer, with the armed forces in England, two children, Shirley Geraldine and Melvin Richard, and one brother, Pfc. Dale Mauthe, serving in France, in addition to her parents. Services were conducted from her home Wednesday, February 28, at two o’clock, with Rev. Chelton, the Methodist minister of the Sligo charge officiating. Burial was in Clarion cemetery.
KILGORE, ALDA GERALDINE (MUIR) — Alda Geraldine “Gerri” Kilgore, 69, of Colerain St., Sligo, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 in the Clarion Hospital. Born May 26, 1939, in Brookville, she was the daughter of Elva Muir. She married Rich Kilgore on Sept. 12, 1994, and he survives. She was a homemaker and member of the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy in Rimersburg. She attended church regularly and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the senior center in Rimersburg and was an avid volunteer of the Clairview Nursing Home for many years. Mrs. Kilgore always took time to help people in need without being selfish or thinking of her self. She loved fishing and camping with her family, as well a bowling. Surviving are four children, Randy Larson of Sligo, Sue Hockenberry and husband, Don, of Sligo, Kim Murray and husband, Barry, of Rimersburg and Bob Leadbetter of Strattanville; one stepson, Rick Kilgore of New Bethlehem; nine grandchildren, Jamie, Shawn, Vanessa, Jim, Katlin, Mandy, Cork, Curtis and Fred and his wife, Amy. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Kenley, Kylie and Addison; one brother, Dick Atzeni and wife, Brenda, of Sligo; and a nephew, Rick Atzeni and wife, Shelly, of Sligo. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by her mother. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Calling hours will also be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Interment will be held in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Memorials or donations may be made to the Rimersburg Senior Center, 7363 Rt. 68, Rimersburg, 16248.
KILGORE, RETURN MEADE — The death of Return M. Kilgore, Licking township, on December 30, 1906, removed one of hte leading citizens of the section in which he lived. The deceased would have been 62 years old had he lived to February 1st next. He leaves his wife who was a daughter of James Wilson of Sligo and four sons and six daughters as follows: Forbes Kilgore of Licking, with whom the father made his home; John of Venango county; Ralph of Mercer county; Mead of Sligo; Mrs. Maggie Black and Mrs. Florence Cope of Licking; Mrs. James Soliday, Mrs. Blanche Myers, Mrs. Cora Myers of Sligo, and Mrs. Lizzie Shoup of Richland township. Mr. Kilgore was one of the brightest men intellectually in his section of county and was an exceptionally well posted man through the possession of a very retentive memory. His remains were laid to rest at Callensburg, Rev. H.A. Bailey, officiating. Source: January 10, 1907 Clarion Democrat. Transcription courtesy of Pamela Myers-Grewell.
KIMES, BERNICE LEONA (SHERMAN) -- CLARION - Bernice Leona Kimes, 654 1/2 West Fourth Street, Erie, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hamot Hospital. Mrs. Kimes was born in Corsica, Jefferson County, April 25, 1927, the daughter of Byrd and Garnett Sherman, Sr. December 13, 1945, she married Clair J. Kimes, who along with her parents, survive. Also surviving are one daughter, Brenda, at home; six sisters, Mrs. Delores Bell, Knox; Mrs. Claire Strohmyer, Clarion; Mrs. DeRose Summerville, Mrs. Loraine Best, Mrs. Jane Foringer and Mrs. Dorothy Shaw, all of Curllsville; one brother, Byrd Sherman, Jr., Curllsville. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Perry Square, Erie, and the Erie YWCA. The body was taken to the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion where friends may call. Source: 8/1/1957 Derrick (view image)
KINDEL, ELVERDA G. (DOWNS) — Was homemaker, former store clerk — SLIGO - Elverda G. Kindel, 81, of RD1 Sligo (Pennsy), died at 11:08 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 1992, in the Clarion Hospital Emergency Room, following a sudden illness. Born October 9, 1911, in Falls Creek, she was a daughter of the late Greer and Cyvilla Lerch Downs. Mrs. Kindel retired from her position as a clerk with G.C. Murphy Co. in Clarion in 1975. She also was a homemaker. She attended Curllsville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kindel is survived by two sons, James J. Kindel of Shippenville and Connell R. Kindel of RD1 Sligo; two daughters, Louise (Mrs. Donald) Taylor of St. Augustine, Fla., and Delores (Mrs. Bernard) Snyder of RD1 Sligo; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Downs, one sister, Marie Myers, and two infant granddaughters. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 30) in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Myers, a nephew of the deceased and pastor of the Reynoldsville Gospel Center, officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion Forest Visiting Nurses Association Inc. or to Curllsville United Methodist Church. (view image)
KINDEL, HOPE & HOLLY (twins) — Hope and Holly Kindel, twin daughters of Connell and Brenda Johnston of RD Sligo, died at DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 10, prematurely, Hope died nine hours after birth and Holly died two days later. In addition to their parents, they are survived by two brothers, Scott and Todd Kindel; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Betty Johnston of Sligo; paternal grandmother, Elverda Kindel of RD Sligo. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo, with the Rev. Richard Eddinger of the Sligo Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Sligo Cemetery. [1985] (view image) KINDEL, JAMES KINGDON — James Kingdon Kindel, 67, of RD 1 Sligo died early Thursday, Feb. 1, 1979, in Clarion Hospital, following an extended illness. He was married May 6, 1930, to the former Elverda Downs, who survives. Mr. Kindel was a retired employee of the Parker Glass Co. He was a member of the Zion Baptist Church at Reidsburg. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, James J. of RD 2 Shippenville and Connell of RD 1 Sligo; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Louise) Taylor of Woodbridge, Va., and Mrs. William (Delores) Reinsel of RD 1 Sligo; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bird Kindel of Winter Haven, Fla., and Charles Kindel of Detroit, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Cecelia) Allison and Mrs. Joseph (Rossetta) LaGore, both of Witer Haven, Fla., Mrs. Beatrice Mason and Mrs. Robert (Matilda) Nystrom, both of Tucson, Ariz. One sister, Jessie, and four brothers, Julius, Archie, Joseph, and Thomas, preceded him in death. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday from Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo with Rev. Bob Myers of Reynoldsville Gospel Center officiating. Burial was in Cedarview Memorial Park. KIRKPATRICK, ROBERT C. — Robert C. Kirkpatrick, 73, of Knox, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 29, 1934, near Strattanville, he was the son of the late John and Geraldine Yeany Kirkpatrick. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Kirkpatrick had worked as a mold maker at Knox Glass and Reno Mold and retired from Owens-Brockway after 41 years of combined service. He was a past chief of the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. where he was a longtime member and was a board member of the Knox Glass Co. Federal Credit Union. Mr. Kirkpatrick was a faithful servant of his Lord from an early age. He was a 52-year member of the Knox United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities including trustee and as a member of the building committee. He enjoyed hunting with his sons and grandsons, loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed helping his family, friends and fellow church members with various projects. On Aug. 18, 1956, he married Mary Neil, who survives. Also surviving are four children, J. Robbi Reed and husband, Robert, of Manteo, N.C., Joe Kirkpatrick and wife, Yevette of Manteo, N.C., Wendy Kirkpatrick and companion, Brad Barrett of Shippenville and Dan Kirkpatrick and wife, Sherry, of McDonough, Ga.; six grandchildren, Brandon and April Reed and Case and Sammi Kirkpatrick of Manteo, N.C., and Danielle and Brittany Kirkpatrick of McDonough, Ga. He also is survived by three sisters, Helen Ely of Wesleyville, Lois Coffman of Pittsburgh and Mary Jean Aaron of Shippenville; three brothers, Arthur Kirkpatrick of Clarion, Gerald Kirkpatrick of Sligo and Dale Kirkpatrick of Strattanville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Knox United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Poole, pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the building fund of the Knox United Methodist Church, the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, all of Knox, 16232. KITCHEN, SENA MARIE (BECK) — Mrs. Kitchen, Strattanville Resident, Dies -- CLARION -- Mrs. Sena Marie Kitchen of Strattanville died at 1:55 am Wednesday in the Clarion Hospital. Born June 10, 1895, in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, she was a daughter of Adam K. and Sarah Hunter Beck. She was married February 22, 1914, to William A. Kitchen, who survives. Mrs. Kitchen was a housewife and a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Willis (Helen) Blake of Strattanville, Mrs. Blair (Pearl) Rainey of Clarion and Mrs. Charles (Audrey) Bookwalter of Clarion RD; two sons, Sherd and Clair Kitchen, both of Sligo RD; two brothers, Wade Beck of Bellwood and Hale Beck of Westover; a sister, Mrs. Sherd (Mary) McMasters of Ceaford, Del.; 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Her parents, three sons, Earl, Merle and Kenneth, three brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death. Friends will be received after 2 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm today and Friday. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. William Sedwick officiating. Interment will be in Westover Cemetery in Clearfield County. KLINE, ARNOLD JAMES—NEW BETHLEHEM - Arnold James Kline, 78, of New Bethlehem, died Monday, January 8, 1996, at Clarion Hospital. Born November 11, 1917, in St. Charles, Armstrong County, he was a son of the late Robert and Mable (Dixon) Kline. He married Gladene Over on September 12, 1945. She survives. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September. Mr. Kline was an industrial arts teacher at Redbank Valley High School when he retired in 1975. His 38 years of teaching in Pennsylvania started in a one-room school in Monroe Township, Clarion County. He was a member of the New Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. Mr. Kline was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a navigator on a B-17 that was shot down in the Bay of Biscay. He spent 17 months in a German POW camp. He was a First Lieutenant when he was discharged. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed making wood projects. He also was an active gardener. Survivors include his wife and three sons, Bob Kline of Bettenddorf, Iowa, Ken Kline of Coatsville and David Kline of Oakridge; one daughter, Mary Lou McNabb of St. Louis, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother Lester Kline of New Castle and a sister, Orpha Carnahan of Clarion. Preceding him in death were his parents; and two brothers, Merle Kline and Gene Kline. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today (Wednesday) at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. John Uhrin, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Churchville Lutheran Cemetery near Curllsville in Clarion County. Transcription courtesy Paul Kifer. KLINE, BARBARA ANNE (ALDOUS) — Barbara A. Aldous Kline, 71, of Siberling Road, Monroe Township, Clarion County, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, surrounded by family at her residence. Born Aug. 12, 1934, in Sligo, she was a daughter of Thomas Meade and Della Edith Wynkoop Aldous. Mrs. Kline worked more than 30 years as an aide for reading and math at Clarion Elementary School. She was a member of the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kline enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren's sporting events and all other activities as well as working with elementary children. She was married May 22, 1953 to Edwin E. Kline, who preceded her in death in 1994. Surviving are four daughters, Marsha Rhoades of Ridgeway, Pattie Bevevino and husband, D.J., of Clarion, Tina Revitsky and husband, Joe, of Clarion, and Johanna Mechling Over of Clarion; one son, Ed Kline and wife, Toni, of Titusville; two sisters, Kay Curll and husband, Gene, of Clarion and Donnie Sue Snow and husband, Tom, of Mississippi; one brother, Ike Aldous, of Florida; 14 grandchildren, Tim and Mark Rhoades, Erika, Ben and Adam Bevevino, Rachael, Luke and Mara Revitsky, Courtney and Alex Kline, Zachary, Samantha and Zane Mechling and Keanna Over; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Monroe Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Brown, pastor of Turkey City Church of God, and the Rev. Clayton Harriger, officiating. Interment in Mount Zion Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA hospice or to the Clarion Elementary School library. The Derrick - Monday, Nov. 7, 2005 . Transcription courtesy of Kelly Fulcher. KLINE, DAVID — David Kline of Rimersburg, formerly of Monroe Township, died on June 6, 1906, of apoplexy, aged 72 years and 9 months. Mr. Kline leaves a widow, half-brother, Levi Stauffer, one sister in Washington state, and five sons and one daughter, as follows; Dr. Geo. B. Kline, McMechen, West Virginia; W.D. and S.G. Kline, Sisterville, West Virginia; A.J. of Summerville; Dr. L.C., of Tarentum; and Mrs. Minnie Fulmer of McKeesport and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Kline was one of the most substantial and highly esteemed citizens of the county and commanded the respect of all who knew him. His life was devoted almost exclusively to agriculture pursuits and he accomplished his work well. As a public spirited citizen, as a friend or neighbor, or as the head of a family, he filled every relation of life with honor and leaves behind him, besides his family, many friends who mourn at his demise. (Buried at Churchville). Clarion Democrat - June 14, 1906. Source: Kelly Fulcher KLINE, EDWIN EUGENE — CLARION - Edwin E. "Gene" Kline, 59, of RD2 Clarion, died Monday, January 17, 1994, in the West Unit of Northwest Medical Center at Franklin. Born June 14, 1934, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Robert S. and Mabel Dixon Kline. He married the former Barbara A. Aldous on May 22, 1953, she survives. KLINE, HELEN F. (KOOMAN) — Helen F. Kline, 97, of Knox, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2006, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. Born May 16, 1909, in Knox, she was the daughter of Walter L. and Bertha Kribbs Kooman. Mrs. Kline graduated from White Memorial High School and attended Grove City College where she studied accounting. As a young woman, she worked in her father's department store, Kooman's Store in Knox. Mrs. Kline was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox where she was active for many years in the Women of ELCA. She was married to Cuvier Kline, a former Clarion County Commissioners, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Richard C. Kline and wife, Donna, of Knox; four grandchildren, Vicky Walters, R. Jeffrey Kline and Todd Kline, all of Knox, and Linda Kline of Brookville; and eight great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Betty Rhea of Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kline was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol M. Kline, whom she cared for at home; a brother, Richard W. Kooman Sr.; two sisters, Eleanor M. Dascombe and Avonell Tourtellott; and two nephews, Richard Kooman II and Jack Dascombe. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church with the Rev. Deborah Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232. Source: Derrick. KLINE, LYMAN CURTIN — REIDSBURG — Services were held in Tarentum Oct. 1 for Dr. Lyman Curtin Kline, 90, a native of Reidsburg, who died in Tarentum Sept. 28. Dr. Kline was born in Reidsburg, Clarion County, Dec. 20, 1871, a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kline. Dr. Kline attended Reidsburg Academy, Clarion Normal School and graduated from De Moines College of Osteopathy in 1903 with a doctor of osteopathy degree. Following graduation, he moved to Tarentum, where he practiced until 1955, when he retired at the age of 84. His wife, Mrs. Alice Belle Curll Kline, died in January, 1957. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Reba Whitehouse of Phoenixville, Mrs. Robert H. (Alice) Boys of Dauphin and Mrs. Robert (Sara Dee) Penman of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Source: The Derrick, Oil City, Pa., Thursday, October 11, 1962. Pg 12 via Paul Kifer. Note: Other obits related to this family show Alice as married to a Boyd vs. Boys as in the above. KLINE, MABLE PHILISTA (DIXON) — Mable P. Kline, 93, of Sligo RD 1 died Monday at Clarview Rest Home. Born December 28, 1895, in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Sarah Smith Dixon. She married Robert S. Kline on July 7, 1915. He preceded her in death in July 1969. She was a housewife and a homemaker. She was a member of the Monroe Chapel Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Murphy Grange. She is survived by four sons, Arnold J. Kline of New Bethlehem, Merle D. Kline of Chandler, Okla., Robert L. Kline of Edenburg, and Edwin E. Kline of Clarion RD 2; and one daughter, Mrs. Orpha Carnahan of Clarion RD 2; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Iona Botzer of Sligo RD 2. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert Philip Kline, two brothers, Raymond Dixon and Ted Dixon. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Officiating will be the Rev. C.M. Schwab, assisted by Rev. Edward W. Rogosky. Interment will be in MT. Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Callensburg. The Derrick - Tuesday, November 21, 1989. Transcription courtesy of Kelly Fulcher. KLINE, MARGARET — MISS MARGARET KLINE - Miss Margaret Kline of Tarentum, daughter of Dr. L. C. and Alice Curll, former area residents, died in the family home in Tarentum Wednesday. She was born in Tarentum April 7, 1907. She had been an invalid for 21 years. Her parents were both natives of the Curllsville area in Clarion County. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Flick Funeral Home, Tarentum. She is survived by her parents, a brother, Dr. George Kline, Tarentum; sisters, Reba Whitehouse, Phoenixville, Pa.; Mrs. Alice Boyd, Dauphin, and Sara Dee Kline of Los Angeles, Calif. Attending the services from Clarion were Mrs. And Mrs. R. H. Showers, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fulton, Margaret Caldwell and Mrs. James A. Dennis. Courtesy of Lisa McClaine. Note: **This was a clipping I found among some clippings of my Grandmother’s. On the obit February 22, 1956 was written. It was probably taken from the Clarion Democrat or Republican. This or an identical obit was published in: The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Saturday, February 25, 1956. Pg 14
KLINE, MARY CATHRYN (RUGH) — Mary Cathryn Kline, 102, of Rimersburg, died at 4:41 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2000, at Country Spring Assisted Living in Sligo. Born February 12, 1898, in Mariasville, Venango County, she was a daughter of George B. and Ella (Klingler) Rugh. She was a member of the Rimersburg Methodist Church and the 3W Sunday School Class for the past 50 years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for almost 80 years, first a member of the Sligo Chapter No. 289 and then Clarion Chapter No. 367. Mrs. Kline was first employed in 1943 as a clerk at the Clover Farm Store, then owned by Harry Thompson, and then was employed by two successive owners, Marion Filetti and then Dilbert Garver, until her retirement. She married Frederick E. Kline, Sr. on November 24, 1920, in Franklin. He preceded her in death on April 7, 1973. Survivors include two sons, Frederick E. Kline, Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of Shippenville and Dick E. Kline and his wife, Rosie, of Rimersburg; four granddaughters, Mrs. Jerry (Paula) Lojak of Girard, Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Carmichael of Rimersburg, and Mary Kline and Martha Kline, both of Rimersburg, four great-granddaughters, Mrs. James (Lori) Horn of Girard, Mrs. Scott (Rachel) Kindel of Sligo, Mrs. Jason (Rebekah) Nellis of Ninevah, and Sara Carmichael of Rimersburg; three great-great granddaughters, Carrie, Allison and Jamie of Girard; and severl nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Rugh, Clifford Rugh and Dick Rugh and a sister, Bessie Snyder. The family will receive friends at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg, from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, December 7. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 8, 2000, at 11 a.m. with her pastor, the Rev. James Eaton officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The Leader-Vindicator - New Bethlehem, PA - Dec. 6, 2000 transcription courtesy of Thelma Kifer.
KLINE, MERLE DIXON — CHANDLER, Okla - Merle Dixon Kline, 68, of Chandler, Okla., former Sligo RD1 resident, died Wednesday, April 11, 1990, at a Chandler nursing home. Born in St. Charles on January 7, 1922, he was a son of the late Robert S. and Mable (Dixon) Kline. He married the former Jo Ann Badgwell on July 29, 1955, in Russell, Kan. She survives.He was a World War II veteran and a retired electrical engineer. He had moved to Chandler from Las Vegas, Nev. in 1981. Mr. Kline was a member of Chandler First Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman and golfer. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Merle D. (Dick) Kline Jr. of Upland, Calf,; one daughter, LaVonne Winterrowd of Cut Bank, Mont,; one step-son, Rocky Liebl of Chandler, and one step-daughter, Dianna Jones of Shawnee, Okla. Also surving are eight grandchildren; three brothers, Arnold Kline of New Bethlehem, Robert L. Kline of Edinburg, and Eugene Kline of Clarion RD2; one sister, Orpha Carnahan of Clarion RD 2; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, April 14, at Chandler First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dick Blackwell officiating. Interment was at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler.
KLINE, RAYMOND ALBERT — KLINE, RAYMOND ALBERT - The death of Raymond A. Kline of Clarion last Saturday, August 31, 1929, in the Grove City Hospital where he had been taken for treatment. Mr. Kline was in the employ of Cherico Brothers and frequently drove a truck to Pittsburgh and back to Clarion to transport fruit, vegetables, etc. About three weeks prior to his death he made a particularly hard trip to the city and returned at night and was exposed to very bad atmosphere and a heavy fog. This appeared to be the beginning of his sickness and he was compelled to cease work and go under treatment. Not receiving the benefit desired he was rendered more serious by the development of typhoid fever and he did not have physical strength to overcome it. Raymond Albert Kline was born at Summerville December 14, 1909, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kline. He graduated from the Clarion High School and was about to enter his third year in Clarion State Teachers College this fall. He is survived by his grandfather, George V. Curll; his mother, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Edith F. Krantz, Detroit, Michigan; Miss Mabelle L. Kline, Carnegie, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Curll Vanlier, Roma, Ruth and Fred Hays Kline all at home. Raymond had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for 9 years and for 7 of those years he had a perfect attendance record in the Sunday School, never missing a single session. His funeral services were conducted at the home of his mother last Monday at 2:30, the services being in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J. E. Hutchison. The interment was made in the family plot in the Clrion cemetery. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral were: Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Kline and two daughters, Tarentum; Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Showers and Mr. and Mrs. J. Turney Showers, Waterson; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hall and two sons, Olcott, N.Y.; C. H. Mauersotf, Tarentum; Mrs. Emma Arner, Rimersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Tate Henry, New Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Myers, Sligo; Coach Jones, Detroit, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart and family, Mechanicsville; Miss Virginia Lutz, Knox. Source: Clarion Democrat. KLINE, ROBERT PHILLIP—Robert Phillip Kline, aged 2 years and 4 days, died in the New Castle Hospital on February 7. Death was caused by pneumonia. Robert was the son of Robert L. and Donna Klinger Kline, of New Castle R.D. 2. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Cindy Dianne and Linda Sue, and his grandparents. Services were held from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Kline, Sligo, RD on February 10 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Dunlap conducted the services. Interment was in MT. Zion Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Guy M. Hawk. Transcription courtesy of Kelly Fulcher. KLINE, ROBERT STANLEY—Robert S. Klines observe 50th wedding anniversary - Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Kline of Sligo RD celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary Saturday evening, July 10, with a family dinner given by their children at Murphy Grange Hall. The dinner was served by the ladies of the Grange. Following the dinner Open House was held for the honored couple form 7 to 9 p.m. Aides at the serving table were friends of the couple, Mrs. Lula Gourley, Mrs. Judy Slaugenhoupt, and Mrs. Bertha Yingling. A granddaughter, Mary Lou Kline was in charge of the guest book and another grand-daughter, Cindy Kline, the gift table. The following morning, the members of hte family attended church services at Monroe Chapel as a group. Robert Kline and Mabel Dixon were united in marriage on July 7, 1915 at the Callensburg Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. John A. Howe. The Klines have five children, Mrs. Orpha Carnahan of New Bethlehem, Arnold Kline of New Bethlehem, Merle Kline of Cut Bank, Mont., Lester Kline of Edinburg and Gene Kline of Clarion RD. There are 21 grand-children and two great-grandchildren. (Photo by Donald C. Newell Jr. of Clarion). - clipping courtesy of Kelly Kline Fulcher. Transcribed by Pamela Myers Grewell. KLINE, RUBEN FRANK — Ruben Frank Kline - Mr. Ruben Frank Kline of Emlenton RD, died at 1:30 P.M., September 25, in his home of a heart condition. He was 87 years old. Mr. Kline was born in Knox, on December 24, 1871, the son of Frank and Matilda Best Kline. He spent his entire life in the Mt. Joy section. Mr. Kline was a coal miner and stone mason by trade.In 1903, He was married to Amanda Best, who is deceased; also one son Freeman, preceded him in death. Surviving are one son and two daughters; Rellie Kline, Huey; Mrs. Edna Olson, Emlenton, and Alverda Douthett, Rimersburg; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Kline was a member of the Knox Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held in the Guy M. Hawk and Son Funeral Home, Sligo, at 2 p.m. Monday (yesterday), September 28, with the Rev. Merle U. Fox, officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Joy Cemetery KLINE, SARAH (SMITH) -- The sad news reached Clarion County friends Thursday, April 13, 1919, that Mrs. Sarah Kline, wife of the late David Kline, a native and long tome resident of the county, had died that day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas I. Fulmer, 700 Converse Street, McKeesport, Pa. Mrs. Kline was born Feb. 5, 1837, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Smith. She was united in marriage with Mr. Kline on February 5, 1855, and made their home in this county until thirteen years ago when Mr. Kline passed away. She is survived by the following children; Dr. Geo. B and William D. Kline, Pittsburgh; S. Griffth Kline, Sisterville, W.Va.; Dr. L. Curtis Kline, Tarentum, and Mrs. Minnie Fulmer, McKeesport. Eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive, with three brothers and one sister, J. Adam Smith, Clarion; Jerry Smith, Lawsonham; and S.H. Smith, Piney Twp., and Mrs. E.E. Henry, Porter Twp. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church at Churchville and was known and noted as the possessor of those beautiful Christian virtures which endeared her to all who knew her. The body was brought to Churchville last Saturday, April 5th, and the funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Howe, in the Lutheran Church, the interment being made in the adjoining cemetery. Clarion Democrat - April 10, 1919 Transcription courtesy of Kelly Fulcher.
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