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McCLELLAND, CHARLES B. (and wife, Grace Viola (Clark) (McClelland) Pandolfino)
McCLELLAND, CLYDE CLARK — In his 88 years, Clyde C. McClelland left Western Pennsylvania for only two extended periods, and only to serve his country. Mr. McClelland, who served with a tank destroyer unit during World War II and was an engineer for the space program at Cape Canaveral for 15 years, died from complications of viral pneumonia Saturday in the VA Medical Center in Aspinwall. Mr. McClelland was born in Sligo, Clarion County. His father died when he was in his early teens, so Mr. McClelland moved with his mother, Grace, and sister, Lois, to the North Hills, near where his mother worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co. After he graduated from high school, Mr. McClelland worked for Pittsburgh Railways, predecessor of the Port Authority, until he enlisted in the Army in 1943. He served in France until 1945. He was part of a tank destroyer unit that attacked German vehicles, a task his son Clark compared to "a rabbit hunting a tiger." During the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. McClelland, a technical sergeant, was caught behind enemy lines. He was later attached to Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army. He came under fire a number of times and suffered back injuries that left him with a permanent disability. He underwent surgery in Europe and was hospitalized for two six-month periods. Although he was not decorated at the time, his family is attempting to see to it he is awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star posthumously. After returning to his family in Pittsburgh and working at Pittsburgh Railways for another 10 years, Mr. McClelland decided he wanted to participate in the still-embryonic space program and moved his family to Cape Canaveral, Fla. Initially, he worked on a team that fueled rockets and spacecraft. Later he did work in air-conditioning and environmental control there. His sons, Clark and Robert L., also worked on the space program. Around 1970, Mr. McClelland and his wife, Elizabeth, returned to Pennsylvania, moving first to Mount Troy and then to McCandless. Mr. McClelland worked for the U.S. Postal Service here and retired in the mid-1980s. After years of helping others fly, Mr. McClelland learned to pilot a seaplane after retiring. He had wanted to fly during World War II, but was disqualified because he was colorblind, his son Clark said. The Rimersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct a funeral for Mr. McClelland at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Sligo Cemetery. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) - July 13, 2001
McCOY, CLAUDE ODELL — Claude Odell McCoy, 67, of Sandy Hollow, Rimersburg RD 2, died Saturday at his home. He was born February 20, 1907, in Madison Township, Clarion County, a son of Edward and Ida Simpson McCoy. He married the former Theresa Simpson November 9, 1971. She survives along with a stepdaughter, Mrs. James | Frances) Homison of Gibsonia; three stepsons, Ray Simpson of Sligo RD 1, Eugene Simpson of El Paso, Tex., and Donald Simpson of Clarion; a brother, Charles Earl McCoy of Swan Hill, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Ramsey of Rimersburg, Mrs. Betty Wensel of Zelienople and Mrs. Bonnie Flick of .Erie, and 10 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Moore - Kline Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. J. D. Schrecengost, pastor of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Monday, October 21, 1974. Pg 12. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.
McCOY, JESSIE V. (SMITH) — Jessie V. McCoy 100, of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, Pa., formerly of Parker passed away March 3, 2003 at the Center of natural causes. Born March 15, 1902 in Sarah Furnace, Clarion County, Pa., she was the daughter of Benjamin Clyde and Cordelia Jordan Smith. She was a member of the Parker United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and had served in many capacities at the church during her lifetime. She had worked as a cook for many years in the cafeteria of the former Parker High School. Mrs. McCoy had been active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion at Parker, and was a long time member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #60 of Parker. She enjoyed baking, cooking, canning, sewing, and most of all her years of service to her church. She was married August 28, 1923 to Claude B. “Red” McCoy who died in February 1966. Surviving are two sons and wives: Robert McCoy and wife Marian of Zelienople and William McCoy and wife Bonnie of Parker; Jessie V. McCoy five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Myrtle Shirey of Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo and one brother; Richard “Dick” Smith of Kittanning and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCoy was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Virginia Marie in 1924; five brothers and one sister. Friends were received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Parker and at the church for an hour preceding the service. Funeral services were held in the Parker United Methodist Church. Burial was in the West Monterey Cemetery, Clarion County. Source: Progress News, Tuesday, March 11, 2003
McDONALD - Friends of Dorothy E. McDonald, who died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at ALCORN FUNERAL HOME , 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn, Clarion County. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the First Church of God of New Bethlehem officiating. Burial will be at Squirrel Hill Cemetery, Porter Township, Clarion County. Butler Eagle (PA) - October 24, 2005 via Thelma Kifer. McDONALD, VIVIAN M. (STEWART) — Vivian M. "Mollie" McDonald, 69, of 220 Cherry St., Marienville, died Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2004, in Kindred Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 7, 1934, in Sligo, she was the daughter of William A. and Esther Carmichael Stewart. Mrs. McDonald was a 1952 graduate of Cranberry High School and attended Clarion State College where she was a member of the band. She graduated from DuBois Beauty School and was a licensed beautician for many years. Mrs. McDonald was an avid bridge player and pianist and was a volunteer for the Clarion County Humane Society. She was married in Seneca Sept. 18, 1954, to Ronald McDonald, who survives. She and her husband owned and operated Ronald McDonald's Pioneer Lodge Bed & Breakfast and hosted numerous exchange students from Latin America. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Shelley K. McDonald of Marienville and Rebecca "Reba" McDonald of Shippenville; and a son, Ronald McDonald II of Kane. She also is survived by a sister, Janet Kucaba, of Geneseo, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by a son, William N. McDonald, in 1997; a brother, Dr. Dan Stewart; and a sister, Phyllis Ruhlman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Marienville, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Marienville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarion County Humane Society, 9562 Route 322, Shippenville, 16254, or to a church or charity of one's choice. Source: Derrick.
McDOWELL, JAMES — James McDowell was born July 7, 1839 in Clearfield county. He came to Clarion county and resided until 8 years ago in Monroe township; since then in Piney township. He died February 3, 1913 at his home aged 73 years 7 months and 5 days. The cause of his death was organic heart trouble. He was found dead sitting in his chair where they had left him a few minutes before. The funeral was held at Churchville Lutheran church at 11 o'clock February 15, 1913 conducted by his pastor, C.C. Campbell of Sligo M.E. church and interment was made in the Churchville Lutheran cemetery. Mr. McDowell was married to Miss Sarah Ruth November 7, 1867 who died 19 years before his death. They had 7 children of whom six are living: W.C., Youngstown, O.; Mrs. M.T. Myers and Mrs. L.E. Gourley, Piney township; Mrs. H.O. Stanford, Sligo; Mrs. F.R. Oppelt, Beaver, C.E. McDowell, Piney township. He leaves 3 brothers and two sisters, Samuel, Altoona; G.W., Piney township, C.H., Clearfield; Mrs. Jennie Tait, Mahaffey; and Mrs. Mertie Shirey, Woodland, Pa. Mr. McDowell was a resident of Clarion county for nearly 50 years, a faithful class leader in Monroe M.E. church for about 40 years. He enlisted August 13, 1862 in Co. B., 149th Regt Pa Vol. Inf. known as the 2nd Bucktail regiment. He was wounded at Gettysburg and discharged from service by reason of disability at York, Pa., April 23, 1864. He was commander of Post No. 386 of the G.A.R., also a member of Murphy Grange No. 720. He was a good father, a good soldier for his country and his God, a man of usefulness in both the church and community, and will be much missed. Clarion Democrat, Feb. 20, 1913. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
McDOWELL, MONA MARY — The community deeply sympathizes with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McDowell, of Sligo, over the quite sudden death of their sweet little daughter, Mona Mary, aged about 19 months, who gave up her life to an attack of membranous croup last Monday evening, June 23, 1919. She was ill only about one day, the terrible disease being so deep seated it could not be combatted by medical skill. The funeral took place Tuesday. Source: Clarion Democrat, June 26, 1919.
McDOWELL, RAYMOND E. — Raymond E. McDowell, 62, of 531 Penn St., Sligo, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a sudden illness Thursday evening at his home. Born June 3, 1944, in Sligo, he was the son of Raymond L. and Edna M. Stitt McDowell. Mr. McDowell was employed most of his life at the former Bracken Construction Co. of Sligo. He retired in 2004 as a supervisor from IA Construction. He was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church where he and his wife served as greeters for Sunday services. At the time of his death, he served on Sligo Borough Council. Mr. McDowell was a member of Clarion Lodge No. 277, F. & A.M., Clarion County Shrine Club, Zem Zem Shrine of Erie and Coudersport Consistory. He enjoyed collecting, especially antique cars, along with his grandchildren and his retirement. Mr. McDowell was married March 17, 1992, to Debbie Reynolds, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters. Ronda Morgan and husband, Buck, of Punxsutawney, Kim McDowell and special friend, Linda Flores of Marlborough, Mass., and Mona Leshock and husband, Cary, of Hawthorn; and four grandchildren, Brian Lettie, Jason Lettie, Jake Smith and Emily Smith. He also is survived by two sisters, Beverly Morris and husband, Richard, of New Bethlehem and Bayonne Hawk of Fairmount City; four special nieces and nephews, Shawna Adams, Brett Gemberling, Drew Hawk and Cooper Hawk; and very special friends, A.J. and Gloria Deitz of Sligo. Mr. McDowell was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Sligo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Russell, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sligo Cemetery Association or to the Union Pool Park, in care of Union C.O.G., Sligo, 16255. Source: Derrick, May 14, 2007
McDOWELL, WILLIAM ROSS — W. McDowell, Sligo, Dies As Car Hits Tree—Four Titusville Men Injured As Auto Hits Pole— One person was injured fatally and four others were hurt in area holiday traffic accidents. William McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McDowell of Sligo RD1, was fatally injured in a car accident at 10:30 p.m . Wednesday on the road from West Freedom to Dutch Hill. An unidentified woman motorist found the wrecked car and drove in West Freedom for aid. The Bowser ambulance from Parker took the accident victim to the Butler Hospital, where McDowell died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday of a fractured skull. He was alone at the time of the accident and reports indicate that the auto had hit a slippery stretch of pavement, throwing it out of control. The car left the road and hit a tree. It took approximately 45 minutes to free the victim from the wreckage. McDowell, better known as "Bill" was a graduate of Sligo High School with the class of '51. He was valedictorian of his class and had received a scholarship to further his education. He was enrolled as a junior at the University of Pittsburgh and was a member of the ROTC. Surviving in addition to his parents is one sister, Mrs. Arlie Curll of Curllsville. Source: The Derrick, 11/27/1953. (Article proceeds to describe the accident/other injured victims) of Titusville. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.
McELHANEY, HARRY G. — Harry G. McElhaney, 87, of Saxony Health Center, Saxonburg, formerly of Mar-Vel Drive in Butler, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Saxony Health Center. Born July 1, 1921, in Sligo, he was the son of William D. McElhaney and Adda Saylor McElhaney. Mr. McElhaney was a retired truck driver for Airco Industrial Gases. He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church in Meridian. Mr. McElhaney was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in Normandy, Rhineland, the Ardennes and Central Europe and was the recipient of the Bronze and Silver stars. Mr. McElhaney enjoyed classic cars and was a member of Teamster Local 92, Canton, Ohio, and the A.A.R.P. Mr. McElhaney is survived by his brother, Russell McElhaney of Latrobe; one brother- in-law, Dale E. Dunn and his wife, Karen, of Butler; three sisters-in-law, Geraldine Uber and Gloria Marte and her husband, Francis, of Butler, and Agatha Dunn of Illinois; two nieces; and six nephews. Mr. McElhaney was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Dunn McElhaney, whom he married June 6, 1946. She passed away Jan. 25, 2006. MCELHANEY - Friends of Harry G. McElhaney, who died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Robert Peterson of St. John's Reformed Church officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Devotion, Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Reformed Church, Box 30, Meridian Station, Butler, PA 16001. Butler Eagle - Thursday, September 18, 2008 via Thelma Kifer.
McELHATTAN, WILLIAM REID — William Reid McElhattan, 84, of Mays Road, Clarion, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born Nov. 8, 1921, in Sligo, he was a son of Frank E. and Iva Mae Hunter McElhattan. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a private first class in the Army. Mr. McElhattan retird in 1984 from Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. He was a member of the Golden Emblem Club and the Quarter Century Club of the glass plant. Mr. McElhattan was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Clarion. He was married Dec. 25, 1948, to Althea Whitehill, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Robert McElhattan and wife, Rita, of Roseville, Terry McElhattan and wife, Susan, of Summerville, and Randy McElhattan of Strattanville, two daughters, Vickie Thompson and husband, Tom, of Clarion and Wendy McElhattan of Austin, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Georgina Kocian of Pittsburgh, Holly Hawkins of Aaronburg, Melinda Denarnen of Charlotte, N.C., Gretchen Servey of Clarion, Rebecca McElhattan of Pittsburgh, Greta Grimm of Ford City, Bobbie McElhattan of Clarion, Michelle Dubovecky of Pittsburgh, Kelly Pavlov of Tucson, Ariz., and Melissa Moore of Brookville; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Louella McElhattan of Brookville and Marjorie McElhattan of Oil City. In addition to his parents, Mr. McElhattan was preceded in death by two grandchildren; five sisters, and eight brothers. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Keith Allen officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Submitted by Linda Walls.
McELRAVY, BIRD — Bird McElravy, 85, of Sligo RD died at noon Sunday, May 29, 1960 in the Brookville Hospital. Born in Monroe Township, Clarion County August 23, 1874, he was the son of Charles and Lucy Clough McElravy. He was married to Margaret Harriger who died in 1952. A life-long resident of Clarion County, he retired from farming in 1945. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Clarion. Surviving are three sons, Wayne of Sligo RD, Glade of Clarion, and Donald of Clarion RD 1, two daughters, Mrs. John (Nellie) Esbaugh of Sligo, and Mrs. Herman (Orpha) Steinhelper of Williamsport, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and two sister, Miss Laura McElvray of New Bethlehem RD and Mrs. Charles Kahle of Clarion RD. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Hawk Funeral Home with the Rev. J.A. Miller pastor of the Clarion Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in the Churchville Cemetery. Source: Unknown Clarion Newspaper Submitted by Linda Walls, Chrissy Strohm.
McELRAVY, DONALD — Clarion -- Donald D. McElravy, 62, of Clarion RD 1, died at 9:55 pm Thursday in the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. Born June 19, 1917, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Byrd and Margaret Harriger McElravy. He was married in Jun 1946 to the former Martha W. Bryant, who survives. Mr. McElravy worked for 15 years at the Rex-Hide Rubber Factory in East Brady and was later employed by the state department of Transportaion. He was a member of the Clarion Free Methodist Church. A veteran of World War II, he wad also a member of the Clarion VFW and American Legion posts. In addtion to his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles P. of Knox, two brothers, Wayne of Clarion and Glade of Clarion RD 2; and two sisters, Mrs. John Nellie Eshbaugh of Sligo and Mrs. Herman (Orpha) Stienhelper of Williamspost. Also surviving is a grandson, Bryan of Knox and a granddaughter, Karri, also of Knox. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home with Rev. Floyd Taylor, Clarion Free Methodist pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Churchville Cemetery near Sligo. Submitted by Pam Valdez. McELRAVY, EDNA M. (HACKBARTH) — McElravy, EDNA M. -- Mrs. McElravy of Karns City Dies in Butler - PETROLIA - Mrs. Edna M. McElravy, 73, of Karns City, died at 9:58 p.m. Thursday in the Butler County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born October 3, 1895 in Germany, the daughter of Juline and Marie Dally Hackbarth. Mrs. McElravy is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Frank Klugh of Karns City, Mrs. Theodore Hillwig of East Brady, Mrs. Chester Jordan of Bruin, Mrs. Harry McCloskey of Cridersville, Ohio, Mrs. Lewis Early of Kansas City, Mrs. Richard Miller of Petrolia, Mrs. Kenneth Knox of Bruin and Mrs. Donald Wogton of Phoenix, Arizona; three sons, Donald, Paul and Robert, all of Karns City; four brothers, William Hackbarth of Chicora, Herman, Carl, and Julius Hackbarth, all of Clarion; one sister, Mrs. William Wiser of Sligo; 40 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home today after 7 p.m. McELRAVY, EVA MADGE — MARS - E. Madge McElravy, 100, formerly of Sligo, died at 11 p.m. Monday, June 1, 1992, at St. John Lutheran Care Center in Mars. Born July 25, 1891, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose B. and Mary N. Over Lerch. She was married to Cyril C. McElravy on June 15, 1920. He preceded her in death in February 1969. Mrs. McElravy was a grade school teacher and had taught at various schools throughout the Sligo area. She was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church and was the last charter member of the Sligo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are one son, Charles C. McElravy of Glenshaw; and two daughters, Jean Pendleton and Lois Lucas, both of Glenshaw. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, in the funeral home. The Rev. Brian Clark, pastor of Sligo Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. Memorials may be made to the Sligo Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Submitted by Lisa McClaine. McELRAVY, MABELLE E. (CURLL) — CLARION - Mabelle E. McElravey, 83, of Clarion died Tuesday January 22, 1991, at Clarion Hospital. Born June 6, 1907, in Piney Township, she was a daughter of William T. and Alberta (Everage) Curll. She was married September 5, 1928, to Wayne McElravy, who survives. Mrs. McElravy was a homemaker. She was formerly employed at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion Health Care and Clarion County Home. Mrs. McElravy was a member of the Licken [sic] Presbyterian Church in Curllsville. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, William D. McElravy of Clarion; two brothers, Donald Curll of Clarion RD and LeMoyne Curll of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a son, Robert McElravy, and a sister, Bernadine Curll. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today, January 23, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 24, in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, January 25, in the funeral home. The Rev. Stephen Doughty, pastor of the Licken Presbyterian Church in Curllsville, will officiate. Interment will be in the Churchville Cemetery at Curllsville.
McELRAVY, MARJORIE H. — HOWLAND — Marjorie H. McElravy, 102, formerly of South Street S.E., Warren, died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Shepherd of the Valley Howland. She was born Dec. 17, 1905, in Sligo, Pa., the daughter of William Bertram and Elva Rea McElravy. Miss McElravy received a bachelor’s degree from Clarion State University and was awarded a master’s degree from Kent State University. She also studied at the University of Pittsburgh and at Penn State University. She taught school in the Sligo, Pa., schools and at Mineral Ridge schools before coming to West Junior High School in Warren in 1943. She was a member of the faculty there for 30 years, where she served as head of the English Department and directed the activities of student council for many years. During her term in the teacher-aide program of the Warren City Schools, she acted as chairman of the curriculum studies committee that developed a vocational guidance program for the three junior high schools of Warren. She also headed a committee that constructed a course of study in the language arts field. She was an active member of the Mary Chesney Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, where as flag chairman. She shared her devotion for country and flag in numerous ways. She also was chaplain for various organizations, most recently the Warren Memorial Day Observance Association and the Veterans Day Federation. Miss McElravy was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, the Trumbull County Retired Teachers Association, Clarion Chapter #267 Order of Eastern Star and Kappa Delta Pi, an educational honorary society. She attended North-Mar Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and enjoyed playing piano, especially sacred music. Preceding her in death were seven brothers and two sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service 11 a.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Chapel. Interment will be in Crown Hill Burial Park. The family suggest material contributions be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown 44512; or to Shepherd’s Foundation, 6000 Mahoning Ave., Suite 410, Youngstown 44515. Source: Tribune-Chronicle, Warren, Ohio.
McELRAVY, WILLIAM P. — William P. "Plink" McElravy, 72, of Main Street, Karns City died unexpectedly at 11:20 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 1994 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. Born Dec. 11, 1921, in Sligo, he was the son of the late William and Edna Hackbarth McElravy. Mr. McElravy retired from the Witco Corp. of Petrolia in 1985. He worked in the company's service department since Aug. 21, 1950. He was a member of the Karns City United Methodist Church and was a World War II veteran serving with the Army Corps of Engineers. He participated in the Normandy invasion on Omaha beach. On March 21, 1947, he married the former Rose Mary Earley. She preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 1989. Surviving are two sons, William P. McElravy, Jr. of Slippery Rock and Joseph A. McElravy of Karns City; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph P. (Leah R.) Meshanko of Chicora; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are one brother, Robert McElravy of Chicora and seven sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Klugh of Karns City, Mrs. Marie Hillwig of East Brady, Mrs. Harry (Betty) McCloskey of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Arthur (Charlotte) Kloker of Karns City, Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Miller of Karns City, Mrs. Kenneth (Maxine) Knox of Chicora, and Mrs. Donald (Phyllis) Wigton of Phoenix, Ariz. Several nieces and nephews survive. Friends will be received at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Karns City United Methodist Church. The pastor David Zena will officiate. Interment will follow at the Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.
McELRAVY, WILLIAM R., 79, of Dunedin, died Monday (Sept. 24, 1990) at Mease Hospital Dunedin. He was born in Sligo, Pa., and came here in 1976 from Warren, Ohio, where he was a slitter operator in the steel industry. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Clearwater. Survivors include his wife, Florence; a brother, Paul, Warren; two sisters, Marge McElravy, Warren, and Agnes Hull, Cortland, Ohio; three grandsons, Timoth McElravy, Largo, Thomas McElravy, Warren, and Michael McElravy, Bath, Maine; a granddaughter, Cindy Townsend, Masury, Ohio; and seven great-grandchildren. Rhodes Funeral Directors, Druid Chapel, Clearwater. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - September 27, 1990 Transcription courtesy of Thelma Kifer.
McENTIRE, LOIS RUTH (FRAMPTON) -- CLARION - Mrs. Lois Ruth McEntire of Clarion RD 1 died at 5:15 p.m. Friday in the Brookville Hospital. Born July 12,1916, in Clarion Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of Harvey A. and Ruth Mack Frampton. She was married September 3, 1938, to Clair D. McEntire. She was a housewife by occupation. Mrs. McEntire was a member of the New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church, a member of the DAR, New Rehoboth Greenville Association and the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, C. D. McEntire; one son, David C. of Cranberry; two daughters, Mrs. Robert V. (Carolyn) Bums of Clarion and Mrs. Rodney D. (Janice) Frazer of Newmanstown; five sisters, Mrs. James (Helen) Lockhart of Clarion, Mrs. H. Link (Martha) Schaeffer of Clarion, Mrs. Alfred (Nancy) Yeany of Midwest City, Okla., Mrs. Theodore (Eleanor) Eaker of Clarion and Mrs. Virginia Love of Sligo, two brothers, H. Dean Frampton and Craig Frampton, both of Clarion; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. Sunday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Frank M. Campbell, lay minister of the Presbyterian Church, and Father Joseph Meisinger of the Immaculate Conception Church officiating. Interment will be in the New Rehoboth Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa. Saturday, January 22, 1972. Pg 10
McEWEN, WILLIAM C. — NEW BETHLEHEM MAN, KNOWN HERE, MET TRAGIC DEATH — W. McEwen, 70, When His Coupe Crashed into Passenger Train; Causing Instant Death; Sold Farm Machinery. W.C. McEwen, aged 70 years, highly respected resident of New Bethlehem, was instantly killed at 9 o'clock yesterday morning when a coupe which he was driving crashed into a passenger train at the Penn street crossing in New Bethlehem. The crossing at which the accident occurred is that adjoining the Keck garage and is an especially dangerous one. Mr. McEwan evidently did not see the approaching train or became confused for he drove his car into the pilot of the locomotive. The car was hurled a considerable distance and Mr. McEwan was killed instantly. The machine was turned completely around and was practically demolished in the crash. Mr. McEwan was thrown out and was dead when picked up. His skull was fractured at the base of the brain and it was evident that death had occurred instantly. Aside from the injury on the head and a cut over the right eye, the body was not marked. The crossing on which the accident occurred is located a block west of the depot and at the time the train was slowing down to stop at that point. An examination of the signal lights in operation at the crossing was made immediately after the crash nd it was found that the lights were working properly. It is therefore surmised that either the brakes of Mr. McEwan's car failed to work or else his mind was pre-occupied and he failed to notice the lights warning of the coming of the train as he approached the crossing. The coupe was so badly wrecked that it was impossible to determine the condition of the brakes. The deceased was well known and greatly esteemed through this section. He had sold farm machinery in this section of the state and had visited Indiana frequently. Mr. McEwan was engaged in the hardware, motor sales and real estate business in New Bethlehem. He was born at Sligo and was widely acquainted throughout Clarion, Indiana and Jefferson counties. His widow and one son, Harry of New Bethlehem, survive. Frank McEwan of Sligo, is a brother. Harry McEwan was married several years ago to Miss Lillian Hunger of Punxsutawney. Submitted by Pamela Grewell. Source: 12/8/1925 Indiana Evening Gazette
McFARLAND, EDNA MARJORIE — CALLENSBURG - Mrs. Edna Marjorie McFarland of Callensburg died at her home at 7 pm Tuesday. She was 81 years old. Mrs. McFarland was born May 14, 1892 in Licking Township, the daughter of Joseph arid Margaret Henry Slaugenhaupt. On Sept. 24,1919 she married Joseph McFarland, who survives. In addition to Mr. McFarland, survivors include a son, Thomas W. McFarland of Sewickley; and two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Maxine) Digby of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Jack (June) Morton of E. Moline, Ill. Also surviving are a brother, O.C. Slaugenhaupt of Sligo RD, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a brother, Herb, and two sisters, Blanche and Maude. She was a member of the Callensburg United Methodist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Services will be held in the funeral home at 10 am Friday. Rev. Del Wasser, pastor of the Callensburg United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Callensburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Thursday, February 7, 1974. Pg 24, via Paul Kifer.
McFARLAND, JOSEPH CLYDE — SLIGO - Joseph Clyde McFarland, 86, a former Callensburg resident, died al 7:45 am yesterday at the Blair Nursing Home in Beaver Falls. Born September 19, 1889 in Licking Township, he was the son of the late Robert and Ernie Brown McFarland. He was married September 24, 1919 the former Edna Slaugenhaupt. She died February, 1974. Mr. McFarland was a pioneer in the gas drilling business. He was a veteran of World War I where he served in the US Army and was a member of the Callensburg United Methodist Church and the West Freedom I.O.O.F. Lodge 659. He is survived by one son, Thomas W. McFarland of Sewickley; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Maxine) Digby of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Jack (June) Morton of East Moline, III.; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Grant McFarland of Parker RD. Two brothers and two sisters, are deceased. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm today and Sunday. Services will be held at 11 am Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Del Wasser of Callensburg United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Callensburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Saturday, October 04, 1975. Pg 8 via Paul Kifer.
McFARLAND, THOMAS GRANT — Thomas Grant McFarland, 88, of Parker RD 1, who served more than 10 years as Clarion County auditor and engaged In farming In Licking Township since 1918, died at 7:10 pm Saturday in Franklin Hospital. He was born November 3, 1887, In Licking Township, Clarion County, a son of Robert and Ernie Brown McFarland. He was married In 1913 to the former Eva Alvira Staples, who survives. Earlier in his life he worked as a railroader In Youngstown, Ohio, before returning to farming in Licking Township. He was a member of the Callensburg United Methodist church, the Odd Fellows Lodge In West Freedom and the Maccabees. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. Eva McFarland, are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Willis of Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio. Mrs. Albert (Helen) Elliott of Sligo, RD 1 and Mrs. Joseph (Martha) Findlan of Northfield, Ohio; a son, Thomas McFarland of Virginia Beach, Va.; 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Three brothers: William, Charles and Clyde McFarland, and three sisters, Sarah, Ethel and Bess, are deceased. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Merle Wonderllng of Seneca, retired United Methodist minister; Rev. June Lingler, pastor of the Callensburg United Methodist Church, and Mr. McFarland's grandson, Rev. Gerald Findlan, pastor of the St. Christian Church in Euclid, Ohio, officiating, Interment will be in the Callensburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Monday, August 02, 1976, Pg. 10 via Paul Kifer.
McGAHEY, ELIZABETH (HOOK) — MRS. MCGAHEY, SLIGO, DIES SATURDAY -- Sligo - Mrs. Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGahey, 90, of Sligo, died May 11 in the Hedrick Convalescent Home in Punxsutawney. She was born in Sligo on November 10, 1872, a daughter of John C. and Margaret Ann Waite Hook. She lived her entire life in the Sligo area until she entered the convalescent home 13 months ago. The well known Sligo resident was married to William (Wink) McGahey who died in 1949. Mrs. McGahey was a member of the Sligo Methodist Church. She is survived by one brother, Donald C. Hook of Reynoldsville and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Dwight Montgomery, pastor of Sligo Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. Source: The Derrick, Oil City Pa., Monday, May 13 1963. Transcription courtesy of Linda Jemmett.
McGahey, Ellen Katherine Hazlett
McGARRAH, CARRIE (LERCH) -- Mrs. Carrie Lerch McGarrah, wife of Walter L. McGarrah, a resident of Franklin and vicinity 41 years, died in the Franklin hospital Saturday evening at 7 o’clock, following an illness of several months. Mrs. McGarrah, who resided at 118 Gilfillon st., Rocky Grove, was active in church work and the affairs of the W. C. T. U. Mrs. McGarrah was the daughter of the late William Lerch and Hannah Snyder Lerch and was born and reared in Reidsburg, Clarion county. She attended the Clarion county public schools and the Reid Institute at Reidsburg. Mrs. McGarrah was a charter member of the Rocky Grove Presbyterian church and she served a number of years as president of the Rocky Grove W. C. T. U. She was corresponding secretary of that organization at the time of her death. She served one term as state vice-president of the R. L. C. A. Surviving her are her husband, one son, Roy McGarrah of Franklin, one brother, Roy L. Lerch of Franklin, and two sisters, Mrs. J. Harry Kuhns and Mrs. Roy C. Magee, both of Sligo. The body was moved from the Buchannon funeral home Sunday evening to the home of Mrs. McGarrah’s son, Roy McGarrah, 827 Elk st., where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. W. B. McAlpin. Interment will be in the Franklin cemetery. The Oil City (Pa) Derrick, Monday Morning, Jan 4, 1943. Pg 7
McHENRY, DENNIS L. — Dennis L. McHenry - A Clark County resident since 1946 -- Dennis L. McHenry, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in Vancouver. He was 77. His wife, Jean R. McHenry, died in October 2000. Mr. McHenry was born July 6, 1923, in Sligo, Pa. He was a freight car repairman for the Spokane Portland & Seattle Railway and later the Burlington Northern Railroad. Survivors include include one daughter, Janet Lynk of Tualatin, Ore.; two sons, Daniel Grace of Darwin, Australia, and Michael Grace of Kona, Hawaii; two sisters, Sally Davis of Seattle ad Catherine Rankin of Hartville, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Mr. McHenry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Smith-Reynolds Post of the American Legion and Railway Carmen of the America, Lodge 6748. Mr. McHenry, who had been a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts, was a Navy veteran of World War II. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. A memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A private burial will be in St. James Acres. Hamilton-Mylan Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School scholarship fund. Columbian, The (Vancouver, WA) - May 16, 2001
McGARRITY, ROBERT EDWARD — ROBERT EDWARD McGARRITY -- Robert Edward McGarrity Sr., 77, of 125 Arch St., New Bethlehem, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio. Born Oct. 11, 1928, in Oak Ridge, Armstrong County, he was the son of Thomas and Helen Marie Hetrick McGarrity. Mr. McGarrity was employed as parts manager for Skinner GMC Truck Co. in New Bethlehem and Bowser's Truck & Trailer in Ford City. He then worked at Crawford Furniture in New Bethlehem for several years and retired from there. He was a member of the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Mr. McGarrity enjoyed gardening, camping and his family. He was married Aug. 31, 1947, to Mary Jane Bailey, who survives. Also surviving are three sons and their wives, D. Robert and Nell McGarrity Jr. of Leechburg, Jerry and Jan McGarrity of New Bethlehem and Brian and Dee McGarrity of Sligo; three daughters, Carol Brown of Vandergrift, Betty Malec and husband, Timothy, of Ford City and Laura Keen and husband, Randy, of Fairmount City; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three sisters, Betty Thomas of Hawthorn, Rose Kube of Oak Ridge and Ilene McAninch of Kittanning; three brothers, James McGarrity of Brackenridge and Charles McGarrity and Dale McGarrity, both of Oak Ridge; a sister-in-law, Shirley Snyder; and a special niece, Melody Sidor and husband, Mark, of Columbiana, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Mr. McGarrity was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and John McGarrity, and one sister, Helen Miles. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church with Pastor Kate Reitz officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery at Beautiful Lookout. Source: Oil City Derrick, November 16, 2005. Transcribed by Vickie Young.
McGUIRE, JOSEPH CLEMENCE — Volant resident Joseph Clemence McGuire, 72, of 2739 Leesburg Volant Road, Springfield Township, died the afternoon of Nov. 9, 2003, in his home. Born June 18, 1931, in Madison Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Clemence and Velma Maxine Nulph McGuire. Mr. McGuire worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, retiring in 1986. He was a graduate of Union High School in Reimersburg, Pa. Mr. McGuire loved gardening. He was Presbyterian. Survivors include a brother, Art McGuire of Sadler, Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Joyce McGuire, and two brothers, Timothy Keith McGuire and Richard Lee McGuire. There are no calling hours. A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Smith Funeral Home, 1778 Perry Highway, Leesburg. The Rev. David Bell, pastor of First United Brethren Church on Eastbrook Road, will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Sligo, Pa. New Castle News (PA) - November 11, 2003 via Thelma Kifer.
McHENRY, EMMETT L. — Emmett L. McHenry, Tax Collector, Dies — SLIGO - Emmett L. McHenry, 56, of Sligo RD1, Piney Township tax collector, died at 7:15 am Saturday in Hamot Medical Center, Erie, following open heart surgery. He was born April 1*, 1917, in Toby Township, Clarion County, a son of Harry Lee and Estella Smith McHenry. On November 3, 1939, he married the former Garnet Pauline Henry who survives. A carpenter by trade, Mr. McHenry was a member of Sligo United Methodist Church and IOOF Lodge 387 of Sligo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Richard W. McHenry of Sligo RD; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Carol) McGuire of Clarion RD and Mrs. Richard (Jackie) Hughes of Shippenville RD; his mother, Mrs. Estella McHenry of Sligo; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Jessie) Shirey of Sligo RD and Mrs. Paul (Teressa) Henry of Strattanville RD; five brothers, Albert McHenry of Tavares, Fla., Russell McHenry of New Bethlehem RD, James McHenry of West Freedom, Ray McHenry of Emlenton RD and Budley McHenry of Rimersburg, and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Irene Murray. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Elvin Shearer, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The family requests that persons wishing to make memorials contribute in the building fund of the Sligo United Methodist Church. 14 May 1973 Oil City Derrick
McHENRY, MARY ANN (OLSON) — Mary Ann McHenry, 70, of Rimersburg, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2005, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following a three-year illness. Born June 5, 1934, in Karns City, Butler County, she was the daughter of Clarence Lane and Ethel Sherwin Olson. She was a 1953 graduate of Karns City High School. Mrs. McHenry was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Cherry Run United Methodist Church until its closing. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 123 of Rimersburg. Mrs. McHenry was married at the home of the Rev. R.K. Atchison in Rimersburg June 13, 1953, to Budley Clarke McHenry, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Donna Lee Leonard and husband, Edward, of Port Charlotte, Fla., Beverly Ann McHenry of Pittsburgh, Cheryl Marlene McKelvey and husband, Kenneth D., of Elmer, N.J., Betty Lou Anthony and husband, Virgil, of Rimersburg and Bonnie Sue Himes and husband, Tracy, of Parker RD 1; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McHenry was preceded in death by one brother, James Lane Olson, Feb. 7, 2004; and one sister, Jenna Mae Craig, Sept. 24, 2003. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 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. Rick C. Russell, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Clarion County Ambulance Service or to the Sligo United Methodist Church.
McHENRY, MICHAELLE — see Michaelle Hershman
McHENRY, RICHARD W. — Derrick, November 17, 2000 Owned/operated Sligo Hardware through 1980’s. Son of Emmett and Garnet (Henry) McHenry. Husband of Mitsu Emori.
McINTYRE, AMY LUCILLE (MYERS) (WYMAN) — Amy L. McIntyre, 91, formerly of Tionesta, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City. Born Feb. 4, 1911, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Miles Thompson and Myrtle McDowell Myers. Mrs. McIntyre attended the Tionesta Church of God. Her hobbies were poetry and painting. Mrs. McIntyre first was married in 1927 to Kenneth I. Wyman, who died in 1955. She then was married in 1969 to Donald A. McIntyre, who died in 1995. Surviving are a son and his wife, Ira "Bud" and Gretchen Wyman of Laytonsville, Md.; a daughter and her husband, Deanie and Earl McConnell of Rouseville; 32 grandchildren; and 82 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a stepson and his wife, Jack and Carol McIntyre of Houston, Texas; three stepdaughters and their husbands, Diane and James Wolford, Sherry and Tom King and Gail and Dennis Zook, all of Tionesta. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. McIntyre was preceded in death by a son, James Robert Wyman; two daughters, Evelyn Wyman and Margaret "Nikki" Ross; three brothers, Chester Myers, George Myers and Glayde Myers; three sisters, Carrie Altman, Lena Over and Helen Dixon; and one grandson, David McConnell. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, in the Tionesta Church of God. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County Hospice or to the Tionesta Church of God Building Fund. Contributed by Mark Altman
McKEE, ANNA (GRAFF) -- Residents Plan Card Shower -- SLIGO - A card shower is being planned for Mrs. Anna McKee of Sligo, who will celebrate her 85th birthday on September 27. Derrick, Thursday, September 17, 1970. (Note: b 1885, wife of Leslie Rimer McKee Sr.)
McKEE, ARTHUR LEROY — Arthur Leroy McKee of Rimersburg RD 2 died Monday (April 19, 1965) at his home after a lingering illness. He was aged 82 years, having been born March 17, 1883 in Toby Township (Clarion County), a son of John A. and Sarah (Randolph) McKee. Mr. McKee had been a retired farmer, living in Madison Township for many years. He was a member of the Rimersburg United Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Chloe (McCall) McKee, two sons George R. McKee of Petrolia, Craig McKee of Rimersburg RD 2, and three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Doris) Dunkle of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Avonell Kemp of Masury, Ohio and Mrs. Clarence (Velma) Clouse of Mahoning RD 1. There are 11 grandchildren surviving and five great grandchildren. MCKEE - Friends of Arthur Leroy McKee of Rimersburg RD 2 (Madison Township) who died Monday (April 19, 1965) in his home will be received at Miller Funeral Home, Rimersburg at 7 tonight, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Services are scheduled 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Rev. Albert E. Siemon pastor of the Rimersburg United Presbyterian church officiating. Interment in Rimersburg Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller. Source: Obit: Oil City Derrick, Tuesday, April 20, 1965
McKEE, EDWARD M. (Rev.) — Rev. Edward M. McKee, 81, of RD 1 Sligo, died Jan. 9, 1989, at Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1907, in Monroe Township, he was a son of the late Harry A. and Isabella Pritner McKee. On June 27, 1934, he married Minnie Campbell, who survives. The couple were wed in the home of Miss Campbell's parents where the McKees later resided. He was a graduate of Sligo High School. He attended Clarion State Teachers College and was graduated from Grove City College. He attended the Western Theological Seminary at Pittsburgh and in June 1935, he was ordained in the Clarion Presbytery. He served as minister of churches in Fairmount and Pleasant Hill in Wexford, Port Deposit and Perryville in Maryland, Tionesta, Endeavor, and Clintonville. He retired from his post in Clintonville in 1970. He then became a member of supply clergy for the North Armstrong Area Ministry. He served for eight years. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Lions Club; Grove City Cedar Lodge F&AM; the Valley of Oil City, Lodge of Perfection; and Valley of Coudersport, Coudersport Consistory. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Jane) Baker of Leechburg; three grandchildren, John Baker of Martinsburg, W. Va., James Baker of Leechburg, and Mrs. Richard (Carole) Willenport of Clairton; and one cousin, Alvin Walters in Butler. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Licking Presbyterian Church in Monroe Township. The Rev. Steve Doughty, pastor, will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. Richard Sigler. Interment will be in the Licking Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home (Terry W. Beamer, director) at Sligo. Submitted by Linda Walls.
McKEE, ELIZABETH ANN (ELLIOTT) — After an illness extending over the past five months Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McKee, widow of the late Robert McKee who died in 1897, closed her journey of life Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917, having reached the advanced age of 77 years 1 month and 20 days, her demise being caused by a complication of diseases peculiar to old age. Mrs. McKee was a daughter of John and Mary Elliott. and a granddaughter of Rev. John Core, first pastor of Licking Presbyterian Church, one of the pioneer ministers of Clarion Presbytery, and was born Jan. I, 1840, and reared near CaIlensburg. After her marriage in 1859 to Robert McKee her home was on their farm near Sligo until the death of her husband in 1897, since which time she has lived with her son, Leslie R. McKee, the present postmaster at Sligo. She was the mother of fourteen children, ten of whom survive as follows: Mrs. A. M. Winkett, Springville, N. Y.; Miss Minnie McKee, New Kensington, Pa.; Mrs. Blanch Love, Verona, Pa.; Mrs. Melissa Baldwin, McDonald, Pa.; John C. McKee, Montana; J. W. Clyde M., Frank B. and Leslie R., of Sligo, and Robert B. McKee on the old homestead. Mrs. McKee's was a beautiful and useful life of a Christian, and won her the confidence love and respect of the entire community where she was known. She was faithful to her Master, consistent to her living and active in every good word and work for the advancement of the kingdom of God. She labored well and now rests from her labors and her works do follow her. The funeral was held in the First Presbyterian church of Sligo, of which she had been a devoted member so long, the services being conducted by her pastor, the Rev. T. G. Mowry assisted by her former pastor, the Rev. A. P. Bittinger, of Pittsburgh. The body was laid to rest in the Sligo cemetery. March 1, 1917 Clarion Democrat via Thelma Kifer.
McKEE, EVELYN ALICE -- SLIGO --Miss Evelyn Alice McKee, 59, of Wilkinsburg, former Sligo resident, died Wednesday in her home at 1309 Wood St. She was. born in Sligo on June 5, 1909, the daughter of Edna W. Craig and Frank Brown McKee. She had been a resident of the Pittsburgh area for the past 40 years. Miss McKee was a secretary at West Penn Power Co. at Cabin Hill, Greensburg. She was a member of Sligo Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two brothers, Harold McKee of Allison Park and Vincent McKee of Butler RD 7, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 lo 9 p.m. today at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. James Cummings II, officiating. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Friday, Jul 19, 1968. Pg 12
McKEE, FIANNA CECELIA —RIMERSBURG – Miss Fianna Cecelia McKee, 78, died Tuesday morning in the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mortimer of Chestnut Street, Rimersburg. She was born August 25, 1881, in Toby Township , Clarion County , the daughter of the late John A. and Sarah Jane Randolph McKee. She was a member of the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church. She spent the major portion of her life in the Rimersburg area. Friends will be received after 2 pm Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Friday in the funeral home with Rev. Warren T. Woodward, pastor of the Rimersburg Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Presbyterian Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City , Pa. , Wednesday, January 20, 1960. Pg 14
McKEE, IDA K. (KLINGENSMITH) — SL1GO - Mrs. Ida K. McKee, 84, wife of the late Dr. M. M. McKee of Bridgeville, Texas, died at Port Arthur, Texas, at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. McKee was born Dec. 25, 1877, at Callensburg, a daughter of Andrew J. Klingensmith and Esther Ann Heeter Klingensmith. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Port Arthur Texas. Her husband died in, 1939. Surviving are a son, M. M. McKee Jr. of Pittsburgh, a daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Marian) Holmes of Port Arthur, Texas; two brothers, Henry T. Klingensmith of Pittsburgh and Albert E. Klingensmith of Callensburg; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The body will arrive in Pittsburgh at 2:30 p.m. today and will be taken to the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Source: The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Tuesday, Dec 6, 1962. Pg 24. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.
McKEE, LESLIE E. — Leslie E. McKee, 84, of 105 School St., a retired farmer and former school teacher in Madison Township, Clarion County, died Wednesday morning in his home following an extended illness. Mr. McKee had been secretary of the Madison Township School District for 40 years and had also served as secretary to the Madison Township road supervisors for a number of years. He was born October 31, 1879, at Rimersburg, a son of the late John and Sarah Randolph McKee, and lived his entire life in the Rimersburg area. He was married to the former Mabel Flick, who died in 1937, and later was married to the former Nellie Lehner, who died in 1955. Mr. McKee was a member of the Rimersburg United Presbyterian Church and had been a ruling elder of the church for more than 50 years. Active in Sunday school, he had taught a class for more than 60 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Maude) Cratty of Rimerburg; two sons, Francis E. McKee of Rimersburg and Melvin K. McKee of Erie; five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Arthur L. McKee of Rimersburg RD 2, and a number of nieces and nephews. One daughter is deceased. Friends are being received in the Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Warren T. Woodward, pastor of the Woodlawn United Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa, will officiate. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Oil City Derrick, Thursday, August 27, 1964
McKEE, LESLIE RIMER — SLIGO-—Leslie Rimer McKee, 72 of Sligo was found dead near his garage at 11 a. m. Thursday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Death was placed at about 9 am. Mr. McKee carried mail to Rimersburg and Parker. He was born July 1, 1884, in Sligo, a son of the later Robert and Elizabeth Elliott McKee. On September 27, 1906, he was married to Anna Graff. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last September 27. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Switzer and Mrs. Lois Carberry, of Apollo; two sons, Leslie R. McKee, Jr., of Gibsonia and Paul McKee of Sligo; and a sister, Mrs. Lisa Sheehan of Callensburg. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Sligo. The body will be taken from the Hawk Funeral Home to the family home at 10 am today.
McKEE, RUSSELL — Dies in Truck Mishap - Butler, Pa., Sept. 10 (AP) - Russell McKee, 34, of Sligo, was killed yesterday when his coal truck tumbled over an embankment on the East Brady hill and onto railroad tracks below. Acetylene torches were used to extricate him from the cab. Submitted by Pamela Grewell. Source: 9/10/1941 Gettysburg Times.
McKEE, VERDA MAE (MYERS) — Smethport Woman Dies; Funeral Set for Sunday - Smethport - Mrs. Verda Mae McKee, East Smethport, died Thursday evening at Kane Community Hospital at 9:45 p.m. She had been ill for the past two months. She was born Dec. 20, 1896 in Monroe Township, Clarion County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers. She married Charles McKee, Feb. 26, 1923, at Clarion. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Lester and Leonard, at home; two brothers, Melvin and Wayne Myers, Reidsburg, Pa.; and two sisters, Mrs. R.L. Holliday, Rimersburg, Pa., and Mrs. John Wilson, Clarion. The body will be moved to Reidsburg this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the home of her brother, Melvin, Reidsburg, with the Rev. L.C. Wilcox, pastor of the Smethport Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Reidsburg Cemetery. Source: 10/28/1950 Bradford Era transcription courtesy of Pamela Myers-Grewell.
McLAUGHLIN, CLYDE — Clarion - Clyde McLaughlin, 26, of Kane, a carpenter employed in the erection of houses for workmen who are to construct the dam along the Clarion river, near Piney, died Friday, and a coroner's jury recommended the arrest of Albert Thompson, also employed on the work. According to the authorities, McLaughlin was struck on the head with a hammer. Source: 10/19/1922
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