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RADAKER,  MARY GRACE (KILGORE) — Mary Grace Radaker, 95, of Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005. Born Aug. 5, 1909, in Licking Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Edward and Lidia Elizabeth Thomas Kilgore. Mrs. Radaker was a homemaker, and she also served with her husband as the ministers of the Church of God churches in Oil City, Rimersburg, Meadville, Callensburg and Greenville. She was a member of all those churches, and she last attended the Callensburg and Park Hill Churches of God. She was married Oct. 12, 1929, to the Rev. Ralph J. Radaker, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1991. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Imogene and Paul McGuirk of Foxburg; two sons and their wives, Herbert and Donna Radaker of Callensburg, and Byron and Shirley Radaker of Palm Desert, Calif.; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Radaker was the last surviving member of her immediate family of 13 children. She was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Rachel, Lottie, Flora, Ethel, Reba, Margaret, Oma, Mildred, George, Merle, Lee and an infant brother. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Rapp, the Rev. Michael Kennedy and the Rev. Lonnie Wolford, all of the Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Callensburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to a Church of God of the donor's choice. Derrick, April 23, 2005 Transcribed by Ellis Weller.

 

RADER, William C. "Whitey" — William C. "Whitey" RADER, 74, of Sligo, RR2, died July 17, 1997, at his residence. Born December 12, 1922, in Limestone Township, son of James and Lula Bell (Whitt) Percy (Note: this is how the obit is published). Surviving spouse: Shirley J. (Hepfl) Rader. July 23, 1997 issue Leader Vindicator

 

RAINEY, MYRNA GRACE -- Myrna Grace Rainey, 61, of Henry Road, Rimersburg, near Huey, died at 2:23 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at her home following an illness. Born June 25, 1941, near Huey, Clarion County, she was the daughter of John and Martha Shick Charney. She attended Huey and Sligo schools. Mrs. Rainey had been employed by Clarion Hospital, working in food preparation. She then worked for R&S Metals of Clarion. She was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both of Clarion. Mrs. Rainey enjoyed playing bingo and being with her family. She was married in Strattanville on Sept. 7, 1961, to Thomas Blair Rainey, who died Nov. 28, 1983. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Jeanne L. and Levi Guntrum of Cooksburg; two sons, Jeffery T. Rainey and wife, Patti, and Joseph B. Rainey, all of Sligo; four grandchildren, Kristen McGiffin and Tara Flick, both of Rimersburg, Thomas Rainey of Sligo and Corey Rainey of Knox; and two great-grandchildren, David James McGiffin and MacKenzie McGiffin, both of Rimersburg. She also is survived by five brothers, John Charney and Charles Charney and wife, Carolyn, all of Erie, Raymond Charney and wife, Mary, of Edinboro, Paul Charney of Rimersburg and Albert Charney and wife, Connie, of McKean; two sisters, Esther Charney of Erie and Alva Ohman of Tulsa, Okla.; several nieces and nephews; and her close friend, Randall Ochs of Rimersburg. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Rainey was preceded in death by a brother, George Charney, and a sister, Irene "Wink" Charney. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Leonard Goughler, pastor of the New Athens Church of God of Prophecy, officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Main Street, Knox, 16232.

 

RANDOLPH, LAWSON G. —  Lawson G. Randolph, 58, of 14414 Route 68, Sligo, died at  11:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in the Clarview Nursing &  Rehabilitation Center near Sligo. Born June 11, 1945, in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was the son of George L. and Mildred V. Conner Randolph. He was a veteran of the  Vietnam War, serving in the  U.S. Air Force. Mr. Randolph lived most of his  adult life in Carson City, Calif., where he worked for U.S. Steel. He was a Protestant. Surviving are two sisters, Nancy Workman of Sligo and Ruthann Terwilliger of Parker; one brother, James Randolph of Summerville; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Randolph was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral  home with the Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the New Bethlehem Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Derrick.

 

RANDOLPH, MARY J. (GUNTRUM) — Mary J. Randolph, 86, of Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, formerly of Maple Grove, Rimersburg, died at 11:56 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in the Clarview facility where she had resided since October 1999.    Born Sept. 16, 1917, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Frank and Sadie Blanche Myers Runyan. She attended the Sligo schools. Mrs. Randolph was a member of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Randolph was married in 1943 to Ord Allen Randolph Sr., who died Aug. 22, 1980. Surviving are a son, Ord A. Randolph Jr. and wife, Roxie, of Rimersburg; two daughters and their husbands, Linda L. and Rudy W. Anthony of Rimersburg and Lesa L. and Jeffrey M. Hoover of Mount Lebanon; a stepdaughter, Shirley I. Nulph of New Bethlehem; a stepson and wife, James and Phyllis Randolph of Sebring, Fla.; a stepdaughter-in-law, Gloria Lewis Randolph of Erie; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; and a number of step-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Marie Egan of Seneca, Mrs. Phyllis Flynn of Saint Marys and Mrs. Judy Runyan of Rimersburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Randolph was preceded in death by one stepson, Benny A. Randolph in 1999; a great-grandson, Matthew Nulph in 1999; two brothers, Donald and Joseph Runyan; and three sisters, Hazel Runyan, Mildred Duncan and Mary Emma Fagley. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg, and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Rimersburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. James M. Eaton, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Source: Derrick.

     Funeral services for Mary J. Randolph, 86, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Rimersburg United Methodist Church with the pastor, The Rev. James M. Eaton, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery. Mrs. Randolph, formerly of Maple Grove, Rimersburg, died Sunday in Clarview Nursing facility near Sligo.

 

RANDOLPH, MILDRED V. (CONNER) -- Mildred V. Randolph, 81, of Sligo, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at her residence. Born Oct. 20, 1919, in Conneration, she was a daughter of Frank and Della King Conner. Mrs. Randolph was a farmer and homemaker. She was a member of Mount Hope Church of Conneration. Mrs. Randolph enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, baking, gardening and making applebutter. She was married to George L. Randolph, who died in 1973. Surviving are two sons, Lawson G. Randolph of Carson, Calif., and James L. Randolph and his wife, Marjorie, of Summerville; two daughters, Nancy E. Workman of Sligo and Mrs. Fred (Ruthann V.) Terwilliger of Parker; and eight grandchildren including Mrs. Charles (Pamela S.) Kuntz of Everett and Mrs. Dee (Patricia E.) Bell of New Bethlehem, whom she raised; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Homer Conner of Rimersburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Faye) Gray of East Brady and Janet G. Conner of Conneration. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Randolph was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Conner and Wilber Conner; and a sister, Bessie Craig. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Varner Funeral Home of Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Carl Curfman, pastor of Mount Hope Church of Conneration, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery.

 

RANDOLPH, ROGER P. — Retired custodian at W&J was veteran of WW II — Roger P. Randolph, 78, of Canton Township, died unexpectedly at 2:43 p.m. Monday, April 27, 1998, in Washington Hospital. He was born October 27, 1919, in Washington, a son of Charles "Cracker" and Flora Patterson Randolph. Mr. Randolph worked for Washington and Jefferson College as a custodian for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1994. He had previously worked at Hazel Atlas-Continental Can Glass plant for 24 years. As a young man, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Sligo. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Western Pacific and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Bronze Arrowhead Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze service stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Surviving are a son, Kenneth E. Randolph of Washington; a sister, Cleo Randolph of Claysville; a half sister, LaVera Harris of Florida; eight half brothers, Shannon Randolph of Washington, Fred Randolph of North Carolina, Howard Randolph of Indiana, and John, Paul and Sam Randolph, all of Florida, Donnie Randolph and Ralph Randolph, both of Washington; a foster brother, Virgil C. Patterson of Washington; and two grandchildren, Brandon and Rachel Randolph. Deceased are a son, Roger P. Randolph Jr., who died in infancy; two brothers, Walter Randolph, his twin, and Charles Randolph; and two sisters, Martha Gzikowski and Lucille Durilla.

 

RANKIN, EARL EDWIN -- Earl E. Rankin, 55, Rimersburg RD 1, died Tuesday in the Butler memorial Hospital after and extended illness.Born Jul 5, 1900, he was a son of the late John and Rachel Hindman Rankin and lived in Piney Township his entire life. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Rankin, and is survived by his widow, Ruth Pierce Rankin. He was employed by the McCall Printing Company.   The body is in the Hawks Funeral Home, Sligo. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa.   Thursday, Mar 24, 1955.   Pg 14

 

RANKIN, EDYTHE GERTRUDE (SUMMERVILLE) — Edythe Gertrude RANKIN, 81, of Rimersburg RR2, b Feb 20, 1917 in Maple Grove, d May 20, 1998 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. Parents: Denny and Pearl (McCafferty) SUMMERVILLE. Children listed, no spouse listed.

 

RANKIN, RACHEL CATHERINE (HINDMAN) -- Funeral Services were held Monday in the Hawk funeral home in Sligo for Mrs. Catherine Hindman Rankin, 81, who died in her home Saturday. Rev. Paul Dunlap, of the Sligo Methodist church, officiated. Interment was in Sligo cemetery.   She was the widow of John Rankin and was well known throughout this section of the country.   Surviving are a son, Earl Rankin, a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. The Derrick, Oil City, Pa.   Wed, Oct 24, 1951.   Pg 5

 

RANKIN, THOMAS L. — Mr. T.L. Rankin, a most highly respected citizen of Sligo who has been an invalid for some years, died last Saturday morning, April 12, 1913, aged 77 years. His wife died many years ago but he is survived by three sons, Robert, John, and Harry, all of whom reside in the vicinity of Sligo. The funeral was held last Monday and interment was made in the Sligo cemetery. Mr. Robert Means of Pittsburg, formerly of Clarion, was in attendance at the funeral. Clarion Democrat, April 17, 1913.

 

REARIGH, JOHN W. — John   W. Rearigh, 79, of Hope Ave. died at 7:20 p. m. Sunday in the Oil City hospital of head injuries suffered last Wednesday in a fall down the stairs in his home.   He had been a patient in the hospital since the day of the fall. A son of the late Jacob and Sarah K. Foster Rearigh, he was born March 7,1870 in Armstrong county. He followed the mining business for a number of years and in later years farmed in Clarion county. On October 22, 1891, he married the former Mary Elizabeth Champion of Clarion county. He had lived here since 1941. Surviving are his widow and the following children:   Mrs. Leafy Gibson, William, Mrs. Margaret Myers and Kathryn of Oil City, Mrs. Clara Miller of New Bethlehem; Albert of Mahoning; Miles of Baxter; Mrs. Viota Vogle of Sligo.  Also surviving are 35 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and the following half-brothers and half –sisters:   William Watterson of Apollo;   Mrs Hannah Craft of Oil City, Mrs. Martha Craft of Curtisville, Mrs. Junella Hicks of Miola, and Mrs. Josephine Sloan of Ashtabula, O.The body was taken to the Crawford Funeral Home. The Blizzard, Oil City, PA.   Monday Evening, Nov 14, 1949. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

 

REARIGH, MARY ELIZABETH (CHAMPION) — Mrs. Mary E. Rearigh, 87, of 7 Pearl Ave died early Thursday morning at the Lawrence E. Flick State Hospital, Cresson, following an extended illness. She was born on Dec 3, 1873 in Clarion County and had been a resident of Oil City for the past 20 years. Mrs. Rearigh was a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. Rearigh's husband died in 1949. She is survived by eight children: Mrs. Leafy Gibson of Rocky Grove, Mrs. Clara Miller of Oil City. Miss Catherine Rearigh of Oil City, Mrs. Margaret Myers of Cleveland, 0., Mrs. Viotta Vogle of Sligo, Albert K. Rearigh of Tidal, William L. Rearigh of Franklin, and Miles Rearigh of Brookville; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Lucas of Shannondale; 35 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and four great -great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Szabel Funeral Home, after 7 p.m. today. Source: The Derrick, Oil City, PA.   Friday, Mar 31, 1961.  Pg 5 via Paul Kifer.

 

REDDINGER, STANLEY DALE — Stanley Dale Reddinger, 61, of Clearfield, died Thursday, June 23, 2005, in the Clearfield Hospital. Born July 22, 1943, in Clarion, he was the son of Maxine Reddinger. Mr. Reddinger was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his mother. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today in The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home with Capt. Sean Barton and the Rev. Rodger J. Gorton officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard American Legion Post No. 6 and the VFW Post No. 1785. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be made to Christ United Methodist Church, in care of the Rev. Rodger J. Gorton, 705 Dorey St., Clearfield, 16830, or to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 987, Clearfield, 16830. To send an online tribute go to www.mem.com.

 

REDICK, PAUL H. — H. Paul Redick, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Reidsburg, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Beaumont. Born July 30, 1925, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Bernard C. and Myratta Snow Redick. He was a self-employed coal truck driver for most of his life, and he retired in 1995. Mr. Redick was of the Wesleyan Methodist faith. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He married the former Doris Shirey on May 14, 1955, and she died Nov. 11, 1987. Mr. Redick is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carol Rhoads and her husband, Charles, of Orange, Texas, and Bonnie Leatherwood of Bridge City, Texas; two sons, Carl Redick of Longview, Texas, and Bill Redick and his wife, Bonnie, of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Redick was preceded in death by three grandsons; one brother, Donald Redick Sr.; and one sister, Helen. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sligo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Source: Derrick.

 

REED, BLAKE D. — Blake D. Reed Sr. - KNOX - Funeral services for Blake D. Reed Sr., 73, of Sligo RD3, who died Tuesday in his home, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Roy P. Stewart Funeral Home in Knox, with the Reverend Lewis R. Fox, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Knox RD 2, officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Reed's grandsons, Milton Switzer, Ronald Switzer, Ted Switzer, James Reed, Blake Reed III, and Kenneth Wesner. Interment was in St. Pauls Union Cemetery. 6/27/1970 Derrick (view image)

 

REED, JOHN MARVIN & MARY LOU (MONG) -- John Marvin and Mary Lou Reed -- Clarion County natives -- BROOKVILLE – John Marvin and Mary Lou Reed, both 74, of Richards Street , Brookville, died March 24, 2008 , at their home. Mr. Reed was born September 26, 1933 , in Clarion and Mrs. Reed was born August 12, 1933 , in Sligo. Mr. Reed was the son of Alva and Martha McCracken Reed, and both preceded him in death; Mrs. Reed’s mother was Mabel Parker Shoup Mong who also preceded her in death. Her father died when she was very young. Mrs. Reed was a homemaker.  Mr. Reed retired as a senior design engineer for A.L. Lee Corporation in West Virginia . He was a sergeant in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Club all in Brookville along with the National Rifle Association and Sigel Gun Club. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are survived by one daughter, Pamela Sue Reed of Coolspring, one son, Richard John Reed of Brookville and a grandson, Kurtis Alan Clark of Coolspring. Mrs. Reed is also survived by one brother, Charles Shoup and his wife, Elaine, formerly of Jamestown, N.Y. Mr. Reed was also survived by four brothers, Robert Reed and his wife, Lois, of Oil City; William Reed and his wife, Shirley, of North Collins, N.Y.; Rodney Reed and his wife, Virginia, of Greenville; Gerald Reed and his wife, Kathleen, of Columbia, Md.; two sisters, Elizabeth Hanby of Columbus, Ohio and Alma Ehrhart and her husband, Donald, of Irvine. Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Alva Gerald Reed Jr. and Clifford Reed and two sisters, Martha Jane Rosenkrans and Marjorie Lou Terwilliger. Mrs. Reed was preceded by her parents. Visitation was held for both on Monday March 31, 2008 , at the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood Street , Clarion. Funeral services for both will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 , from the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Source: Clarion News.

 

REED, JOSEPH JACKSON — Joseph Jackson “Skinny” Reed, 70, of Miola, died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday June 11, 2008, at Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 31, 1938, in Highland Township, he was son of Howard Samuel Reed and Kathern Marie McCleary Reed Beck. Mr. Reed was married Jan. 25, 1958, to Rita M Hepfl, and they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. For most of his life, he worked as a skilled craftsman in the masonry field and C & K Coal Company for 30 years. Mr. Reed was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion. He was an avid fisherman in his early years. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada with his sons and close friends. He also enjoyed hunting, watching football, playing cards and being with his family. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Laver and Karen Lewis of Shippenville, Joseph and Bonnie Reed of Sligo, Jeff and Julie Campbell of Cheswick, Mark Reed of Miola, Lisa Reed of Miloa, Matt and Trisha Schmader of Lucinda, Patrick Reed of Miola; along with 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He is also survived by three sisters and three brothers, Dan and Sis White of Emlenton, Dave and Linda Burnhem of Corsica, Tom and Sandy Reed of Ohio, Ed and Peggy Reed of Ohio, Dick and Cindy Beck of Miola, Rod and Cathy Wells of Miola; one sister-in-law, Monica Reed of Miola; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a step father, Jack Beck; and a brother, Steve Reed. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, officiating. Interment at will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Source: Derrick

 

REED, MARGARET E. -- Margaret E. Reed, 93, formerly of Clarion, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 27, 1913, in Foxburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Hannah Reed. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Father in Foxburg. Miss Reed was a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Co. in Clarion for many years. She is survived by her daughter Deanna Hutchison and her husband Earl; two grandchildren, Sherry Serafini and her husband Greg of Natrona Heights and Robert Hutchison and his wife Denise of Kingsville; four great-grandchildren, Erika, Nicole, Jayme and Alyxie. Also surviving are three sisters, Marilyn Reed of Foxburg, Muriel Reed of Clarion and Gloria R. Burns and her husband Edward of Shippenville; a brother, Richard Reed and his wife Sally of Pleasantville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Alice Murray, Gertrude Foust, Adda Horton and Clara Gardner; and a brother, William Reed. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p .m. Wednesday at the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Rapp, pastor of the Callensburg Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in the Episcopal Church Cemetery, Foxburg. Derrick 11/20/2007

 

REESE, ANDREW — The death of Andrew Reese of Sligo which occurred at his home on last Thursday evening, December 3, 1908, after over one year's illness from Bright's disease, removes one of the most excellent citizens of the county from this life. Until about six years ago Mr. Reese was one of the most prominent farmers of Piney township and then, feeling the effect of hard work and age creeping upon him, he moved to Sligo where he has since lived. The deceased was the son of Thomas Reese and was born in Piney township 73 years ago. Almost all of his life was spent there. In 1868 he was married to Miss Lavina Over who still survives with the following children: Mrs. J.E. Dixon, New Bethlehem; Mrs. E.W. Reed, Clarion; Thomas 0. and Charles, Pittsburg; James W., Idaho; Edward and Adda at home. He also leaves one brother Jefferson Reese of Ohio and four sisters Mrs. Clark, Kansas; Mrs. Chas. McClune, Callensburg; Mrs. Alex. Over, Licking township, and Mrs. John Whitmer, Sligo. Mr. Reese was a Christian for many years and held a prominent place in Mt. Zion M.E. church in Licking township to which he was greatly attached. His Christian character revealed itself in a square, upright, honorable and pious life. He leaves a rich heritage to his children in the noble record of a useful and devout life. He was one of the main supports of the Mt. Zion church and gave liberally of both time and money for its support. The funeral was held from his home at Sligo on Sunday at 2 p.m., the service being conducted by Rev. Bittinger of Rimersburg and the interment being made in Mt. Zion cemetery. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer. December 10, 1908

 

REESE, ANDREW J. —  Mr. A.J. Reese of Shippenville died May 21, 1906, aged 70 years 8 months and 22 days. His disease was a complication heart failure at the end, which was very sudden. He was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Dixon. To this union were born nine children, 2 sons and 7 daughters; two who have preceded him to the heavenly home. The surviving children are; Mrs. E.L. Owens, of Venus; Miss Annie & Mrs. F.W. Walters, of McDonald; Mrs. D.L. Elliott of Callensburg; Mrs. J. Clark Wells of Vandergrift; W.A.M. and F.R., of West Virginia. In the year 1860 he united with the Presbyterian Church of New Bethlehem under the pastorate of Rev. J.S. Elder, being a constant member until some years ago he united with the Lutheran of MT. Zion of which he remained a member until he removed to Shippenville where he again united with the Lutheran Church remaining a devoted member until death. He leaves a wife, seven children, 20 grandchildren with many friends and neighbors to mourn hiss loss, but their loss is his eternal gain. Clarion Democrat - May 31, 1906. Transcription courtesy of Kelly Fulcher.
 

REESE, CATHERINE (WEETER) — Catherine Weeter Reese --  Mrs. Catherine Reese, wife of John Reese, was born in Licking township, Clarion County, PA, June 19 1828 and died August 3, 1910, aged 82 years 1 month and 24 days. She was a daughter of Jacob Weeter and Christena Weeter. She was married to Henry Weeter in 1854 and to this union was born six children. She became a widow in 1863 and in 1865 she was married to John Reese of Easton who for many years was popularly known as "Uncle John Reese" and to this union was born two children. All of the children who are living were present for the funeral: Mrs J.F. Hummel, Mrs. Bart Minor, Mrs. Charles Johnson, J.A. Weeter and Dr. Geo. B.M. Reese. She died at the residence of J.F. Hummel, two miles from Tylerburg Station and was laid to rest in the Callensburg cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wylie. She was a devoted Christian and a lifelong member of the United Brethren Church. She lived a happy and glorious life and died a peaceful and triumphant death, and her spirit passed to the great and everlasting Reservation of Eternal Life. Source: August 11, 1910 Clarion Democrat.

 

REESE, JAMES WILSON -- James W. Reese, 81, pioneer of the Twin Falls tract, died at 4:55 am Wednesday at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1874, in Cligo (sic), Pa., and came to Idaho with opening of the Twin Falls tract.   He drove one of the first motor states to Shoshone.   Mr. Reese was an employee of the Idaho Power company for many years and owned considerable real estate here.   In 1939 he was made a life member of Elks lodge No. 1183. He is survived by one brother, Charles M. Reese, Beaumont, Calif., and several nieces and nephews including J. E. Logan, Butler, Pa., who is coming to Twin Falls for funeral services. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Twin Falls mortuary chapel with the Rev. W. A. MacArthur officiating.   Concluding rites will be held at Twin Falls cemetery by officers of Elks lodge No. 1183 NOTE:   Son of Andrew Reese and Lavina Over.   The J. E. Logan mention is James E. Logan son of James Reese's sister, Ada Edith Reese Logan and Smauel Lee Logan. Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) Wed, Sep 28, 1955.   Pg 2 transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

 

REESE, JOHN EDWARD -  The announcement that J. Edward Reese, a well known and popular employee of the West Penn Co., had passed away at his home at the corner of South Fourth Avenue and Franklin Street on Tuesday, August 19, 1924, at 6 o'clock p.m., caused great sorrow among his hosts of friends. Mr. Reese had been quite sick for some time and had been confined to his bed for about nine weeks. His illness was caused by diabetes and valvular leakage of the heart. On Tuesday evening as Mrs. Reese was about to give him his evening meal, a sudden collapse came and in a few minutes his spirit had flown to its eternal home. The deceased was born in Licking Township on Jan'y 27, 1879, the son of Andrew and Lavina (Over) Reese, where he grew to manhood. He moved to the west after attaining mature life, where he resided and worked for about four years, after which he came back to the east to make his home. He was united in marriage with Miss Etta McElhaney, of Blairs Corners, who now survives with one child to mourn their loss of a model husband and father. Mr. Reese is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. E. Dixon, New Bethlehem; Mrs. E. W. Reed, of Clarion; Mrs. S. L. Logan, of Butler; Thomas and Charles Reese, California; James W. Reese, Twin Falls, Idaho. Mr. Reese for many years was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church, but two years ago when he and his family moved to Clarion he associated himself with the First Methodist Church of this place. He was a man of upright and honorable life and was universally liked by all who knew him on account of his genial and kindly disposition. He was an active member of the Men' s Bible Class of the First Methodist Sunday School since coming to Clarion and was always in attendance when able. Definite funeral arrangements were not annoucned on account of awaiting the arrival of his brothers form the west, but may be held Saturday. The body has been removed to the residence of Mr. Reese's sister, Mrs. E. W. Reed, on South Street, Clarion, and burial may possibly be made at Mt. Zion.  Clarion Democrat, August 21, 1924

 

REESE, NANCY JANE (DIXON) — Mrs. Nancy J. Reese, wife of the late Andrew J. Reese, who passed away about fifteen years ago, completed her journey of life last Sunday, Jan. 2, 1921, and the door of death opened and left her spirit   depart to be forever with him who gave it. Mrs. Reese suffered very little especially in her later days and in quietness slept peacefully into the beyond. Nancy J. Dixon was born at Jacksonville, Indiana County, Pa., a daughter of William and Eliza Dixon, and a sister of the late James A. Dixon of Clarion. She lived for many years at Piney, Clarion County, but twenty years or more ago removed with her husband to Shippenville, where she has since made her home. She was united in marriage Nov. 24, 1859, at Piney, Pa., to Mr. Andrew J. Reese, who preceded her in death about 15 years ago. She is survived by the following children: W. A. Reese, Richwood, W. Va.; Mrs. E. L. Owens, Venus; Mrs. F. W. WaIters, McDonald; Mrs. D. L. Elliott, Callensburg; F. W. Reese, Sligo; Mrs. J. Clark Weels, Vandergrift Heights, and Miss Annie Reese, at home. Thirty two grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive her. In early life the deceased prepared herself for teaching and was a successful school teacher in Clarion County as long as she taught. She was an unusually intelligent young woman and she kept well informed by careful reading even in her later years. When eight years old she joined the Evangelical Christian Church, but afterwards became a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, with which communion she was associated until her demise, being a member of Mt. Zion Church at Shippenville. Her funeral was held at Shippenville last Tuesday, Jan. 5th, the services being conducted by Rev. L. H. Rehmeyer, assisted by Rev. Swarmer of the M. E. Church. The body was then taken to Callensburg for interment. January 6, 1921 Clarion Democrat.

 

REESE, TIRZAH — Mrs. Tirzah Reese, wife of A. Reese, of Piney township, died Sunday, May 30th of consumption, aged 37 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday conducted by Rev. Askey, of Sligo, assisted by Rev. Calhoun of Callensburg. The interment took place at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Clarion Democrat 6/3/1897.

 

REICHARD, AGNES (ARMAGOST) — One of the finest Christian ladies it has ever been the writer’s privilege to know, has been called hence and those who knew her, mourn. Cousin Aggie, as we always called her, was called to her long home on Friday morning early Sept. 17, 1926. Of late years she had been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Males of DuBois, Mrs. Males being her only daughter. Agnes (Armagost) Reichard was born in August, 1853, at Squirrel Hill, this county, and was a daughter of Thomas and Susannah (Hepler) Armagost. When 13 years of age she became a member of the German Reformed church at Squirrel Hill and remained a member till the day of her death. When 22 years of age she was united in marriage to Jackson Reichard and the happy young couple made their home near Smithland. To this union three children, Mattie, Carl and Thomas, were born, all of whom survive. Mr. Reichard preceded his wife in death several years ago. Besides her immediate family she is also survived by two brothers and four sisters, namely, W. M. Armagost, Rimersburg; H. S. Armagost, New Bethlehem; Mrs. Lizzie Mohney, New Bethlehem; Mrs. Chrissie Fox, Curllsville; Mrs. Nettie Slaugenhoupt, Kennewick, Wash., and Mrs. Mattie Polliard, Los Angeles, Cal. About two weeks ago, Mrs. Reichard sustained a stroke of paralysis from which she never rallied. Her body was prepared for burial and brot overland to Squirrel Hill where services were held in the Reformed church and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Crum of DuBois; after which interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral was largely attended by the entire countryside.  New Bethlehem Vindicator, 1926. Transcription courtesy of Linda Walls.

 

REICHARD, ARTHUR P. — Again death's messenger has been in our midst and removed from among us a well-known citizen whose death is regretted by all, and causes a feeling of sorrow to pervade the community where he was so favorably known. On March 9th, 1896, Arthur P. Reichard, after patiently enduring great bodily suffering, passed to his eternal reward. The cause of his death was, consumption. Shortly before death came to relieve his pain he passed into that sweet sleep which wraps all that is mortal of man into its dreamy embrace, while every care and pain are banished from this weary tenement of clay, but alas, before the messenger had relinquished its hold upon the frail body the spirit had fled to the great beyond, leaving the body to return to dust. The remains were conveyed to Zion graveyard on Wednesday ,11th, and committed to their final resting place, and whither they were followed by a sorrowing concourse of relatives and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. Hunsicker, of Curllsville, assisted by Rev. Kirschner, of St. Petersburg, who preached from the text: "He being dead, yet speaketh." Deceased was a member of the Reformed church. Although his life was but short in God's service he gave evidence of his sacrifice being acceptable unto God, and many were the friends whom he took by the hand and pleaded with them not be as he had been in putting off so great a salvation so long. The deceased was in the 42nd year of his age and leaves a wife and two children, to whom is extended the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their time of sorrow. For consolation we can but refer them to the words found in the above text. (Mt. Zion, Piney Township Item)  Clarion Democrat, Mary 19, 1896.

 

REICHARD, HELEN GRACE (FAGLEY) -- Helen Grace (Fagley) Reichard, 83, of Anderson, Ind., died December 25, 2007, at Community Hospital in Anderson, after an extended illness. Born May 4, 1924, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Greenawalt) Fagley. Mrs. Reichard married Robert Reichard in 1948. He survives.   She was a homemaker. Mrs. Reichard was a member of Daleville Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Dennis Reichard and Jack Reichard and his wife, Sherry, both of Anderson, Ind.; seven grandchildren, Charlie Reichard, Dennis Reichard and his wife, Tricia, Jeffrey Reichard and his wife, Nina, Michelle Reichard, Carrie Mills and her husband, Ed, Tim Basiewicz and his fiancé, Katrina Henry, and George Basiewicz and his wife, Sara Sczesny; 12 great-grandchildren, Chelsie, Caleb, Coen, Amber, Harlee, Quinton, Jacob, Brett, Aly, Brandon, Ashley and Izabell; two brothers, Earl Fagley and his wife, Evelyn, of Greenville and Robert Fagley and his wife, Jean, of Greenville; a sister, Janet Switzer and her husband, Paul, of Sligo; two brothers-in-law, Gerald Reichard and his fiancé, Josie Nobis, of Warren and Ronald Reichard and his wife, Carolyn, of Canton, Ohio; and two sisters-in-law, Freeda Reichard of Anderson, Ind. and Helen Engle and her husband, Art, of Canton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reichard was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Fagley; and a sister, Edith Karpenski. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2007, at the Robert D. Loose Funeral Home and Crematory in Anderson, Ind. with the Rev. J. Mark Freeman officiating. Interment was in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Post online condolences at www.loosefuneralhomes. com. ©Courier-Express/Tri-County 2008

 

REICHARD, JOHN W. — Died near Callensburg Dec. 28, 1893, John W. Reichard, aged 59 years, 6 months and 25 days. Deceased was for many years a faithful member, choir leader, S. S. Supt., and officer in Zion's Reformed church. He died in the faith and departed hence in the Lord. Clarion Democrat - Jan 25, 1894

 

REICHARD, PAULINE (WHITMER) — Mrs. Pauline Reichard died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. H. Hartman, of Licking township, on March 4, 1920, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 6 days. She leaves to mourn their loss two daughters, Mrs. B. S. Stewart, of Rimersburg, and Mrs. D. H. Hartman, twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of friends. She lived and died in the faith of the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Reformed Church. Her husband preceded her to the home beyond nine years ago, where he awaits her with two sons and one daughter. Clarion Democrat, April 8, 1920. Note: Wife of Dr. Henry Washington Reichard. Daughters were Olive who married David Howard Hartman and Catherine L.(“Kitty”) who married Brady Sheldon Stewart.

 

REICHARDT, WARREN C. — Warren C. Reichardt of Wilkinsburg, Pa., died on Wednesday night, February 1, 1928, at 12:35 o'clock of acute brights disease and diabetes. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Reichardt, was born near Sligo in March, 1850, and was past 77 years of age. He was united in marriage to Lillie B. Hodil who preceded him in death ten years ago. He leaves to mourn their loss of a beloved devoted father one daughter Miss Mabel Reichardt and one son Mr. Harper Reichardt, of Wilkinsburg. One son, Ralph, preceded him in death eleven years ago. Also surviving are two brothers, John Reichardt, of Roanoke, Va., and Benton, of Sligo, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Craig, of Sligo; and hosts of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Taylor at the home in Wilkinsburg on Friday evening. The body was brought to Sligo to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Turney. Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home conducted by Rev. McCoy. Interment was made in Sligo cemetery.  Source: Clarion Democrat.

 

REICHART, EMMETT MERRILL — E. M. Reichart, one of the progressive citizen farmers of Perry township, died at his home in West Freedom on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1919, death being caused by an attack of pneumonia.   Emmitt Merrill Reichart was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Reichart and was born at West Freedom on Feb 2, 1890.   He ha(d) lived in Perry township his entire life and was one of the most respected citizens of the section.   He was always interested in any move looking toward the improvement of the community.   He was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church and an ardent worker for Christ's kingdom in both church and Sunday School and will be greatly missed in their work.   On Sept. 18, 1912, Mr. Reichart and Mary Alice Pollock, of Callensburg, were united in marriage and to them three children were born, one of whom died in infancy.   His wife and two daughters, Katharine and Dorcas, are now left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father who was devoted to his home and family.   He is also survived by his parents, two brothers T.M. and M.H. Reichart, of Parker's Landing, and one sister, Mrs. Charlie Barger, of Sligo.   The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. D. Crawford at his home on Saturday, and interment was made in Concord cemetery. Source:   Clarion Democrat February 20, 1919 via Marcia Shipley. NOTE:   Emmitt's WWI Draft Registration gives his birth as Feb 23, 1890.

 

REID, ALMA LINDA (KIFER)  — CLARION —  Mrs. Alma Linda Reid, 93, a life-long resident of Clarion township, Clarion County died at 2:30 a. m. Tuesday in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born in Piney township, Clarion county, September 14,1869, the daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Dunkel Kifer. She married Edward R. Reid May 5, 1892. He died in 1950. She was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Reidsburg.   Surviving are the following children, Albert R. Reid, Clarion; Mrs. Dorothea Seigworth, Clarion RD 2; Mrs. Eleanor Crispen, San Mateo, California; Mrs. Edith M. Hepler, Apollo RD 2 and Arlen E. Reid, Clarion RD 2. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today and Thursday. Services will be held in the funeral home at 2 p. m. Friday with Rev. William Webb of Vandergrift and Rev. Earl Thomas, church pastor, officiating.   Interment will be made in the Reidsburg Cemetery. Note from source, Paul Kifer: he newspaper erred –  her middle name was Amanda.   Her son reported as Arlen is Orlan

 

REINARD, MARY ANN — daughter, Mrs. McDowell of Sligo.  Source: McKean County Miner, 1/10/1929 (view original)

 

REITZ, EUGENE D.— Eugene D. Reitz, Sr. — Eugene D. Reitz, Sr., 68, of Strattanville, died at 6 am Friday at Clarion Hospital. Mr. Reitz died of natural causes. Born March 26, 1924, in Brookville, he was the son of the late Walter and Elva E. Myers Reitz. He married the former Loretta Bobbert on November 1, 1943, and she survives.  Mr. Reitz was a Protestant.  He was self-employed as the owner of Reitz's Radio Shop in Strattanville. He also worked as a sporting good retailer. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Verda) Delp of Bangor, Pa., Mrs. Evelyn Jean Miller of Strattanville and Mrs. (Donna) Carbaugh of Summerville; and two sons, Eugene Reitz Jr. and Terry Reitz, both of Sligo. Also surviving are two sisters, Lois Schill and Irene Lauer, both of Lucinda; three brothers, Beryl Reitz of Venus, Lee Reitz of Summerville and Dale Reitz of Meadville; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. There will be no public visitation, and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Private interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Helpmates of Clarion County. *Photo accompanies obituary.

 

REITZ, LORETTA MAY  (BOBBERT)— Loretta May Reitz, 77, of Strattanville, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 9, 1926, in Huey, she was the daughter of Clyde and Verda May Bobbert. She retired from Clarion-Limestone School after 30 years of service as a custodian. She was of the Methodist faith and a life member of the Rimersburg VFW Women's Auxiliary. She was married Nov. 1, 1943, to Eugene D. Reitz Sr., who preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1992. Surviving are two sons, Eugene D. Reitz Jr. of Distant, and Terry Reitz of Sligo; three daughters, Verda Delt of Saylorsburg, Jeannie Miller of Strattonville, and Donna Carbaugh of Summerville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard and Albert Bobbert, both of Butler; and "Gertie's" special friend, John "Mutt" Simpson of Huey. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol; and five brothers, Jack, Harry, Edward, Clyde and Don Bobbert. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Roland V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips, chaplain at Clarion Hospital, officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville.

 

RENWICK, EMILY JANE (GRIFFITH) — Funeral Set for Sligo Area Woman—  SLIGO - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hawk Funeral Home at Sligo for Mrs. Emily Jane Renwick, 52, of Sligo RD 2, wife of William R. Renwick. Mrs. Renwick, employed as a sales clerk at L&R Decorating Co. in Clarion, died Monday morning in Brookville Hospital.  Rev. Gale Jewell, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Sligo.  Mrs. Renwick was born in Licking Township, October 17, 1919, a daughter of Frank and Vera Craig Griffith.  She was married August 21, 1938, to William R. Renwick. He survives.  She was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Renwick had worked for the past seven years at L&R Decorating. Surviving along with her husband, William R. Renwick, are three daughters, Mrs. Sam (Kathy) Breniman and Mrs. Patrick (Evelyn) Breniman of Shippenville RD and Vera Renwick at home: three sons, William T. Renwick of Seneca, Albert John Renwick and Kevin Renwick at home; her mother, Mrs. Vera Griffith of Curllsville; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Painter of Canadohta Lake, Mrs. William (Martha) Neely of Bradford and Mrs. Kenneth (Gertrude) Shook of Curllsville.  Her father and an infant daughter, Judith Ann, are deceased. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.  Wednesday, 2 Feb 1972, Oil City Derrick (view original)

 

REX, EVELYN L. (DEITZ) — Evelyn L. Rex, 77, of Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Elmo, died at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the Golden Living Center. Born March 19, 1930, in Reidsburg, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Howe Deitz. Mrs. Rex graduated from Ashland High School. She was a homemaker and with her husband ran Rex's Grocery Store in Elmo for 35 years. She attended Trinity Evangelical Church in Fern. Mrs. Rex was devoted to her family. She was married on Sept. 6, 1949, to Paul W. Rex, who preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Black and her husband, Bill, of Cranberry RD; three sons, Dave Rex and companion, Lori Condon, of Elmo, Gary Rex and his wife, Rhonda, of Helen Furnace and Rick Rex and his wife, Chris, of State College. Survivors also include 11 grandchildren, Ben Black and his wife, Carol, Jake Black and his wife, Leigh, Becky Patsy, Ashley Rex and Joey Rex, all of Elmo, Brady Rex and his wife, Jessica, of Ridgeway, Andy Rex and his wife, Jamie, of New Bethlehem, Luke Rex and his wife, Jessica, of Greenville, and Taylor Rex, Tanner Rex and Halle Rex, all of State College. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Samantha Black, Sarah Black, Corra Black, Bella Black, Cole Patsy, Cody Patsy and Jared Rex; a daughter-in-law, Barb Rex of Elmo; two sisters, Ruth Rex of Polk and Betty Wagner and her husband, John, of Venus; a brother, Ronald "Pug" Deitz of Bradford; a sister-in-law, Eleanor Kurtzhals of Shippenville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rex was preceded in death by six sisters, Margaret Wagner, Clara Saylor, Edna Stefanko, Ida Deitz, Mary Clark and Laura Cochran; and six brothers, Willis Deitz, Charles Deitz, Albert Deitz, John Deitz, Louie Deitz and Elmer "Tub" Deitz. Friends may call from noon to 2 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Fern Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church in Fern. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the church with the Rev. Mark Micklos, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Knox Public Library, Knox, 16232, or to the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 699 Golf Course Road, Cranberry, 16319. Source: Friday, October 12, 2007.

 

REYMORE, MARTHA ELIZABETH (OVER) — Martha Elizabeth Over Reymore, 86, formerly of 1411 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Feb. 12, 1917, in Sligo, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Ira F. and Myrtle McQueen Over. She was a 1936 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and graduated in 1940 as a registered nurse from Meadville City Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Reymore then worked as a state public health nurse in Venango County until her retirement in 1978. She was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Oil City. She served as a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the church board, missionary president and various other functions. Mrs. Reymore loved to paint and do crafts. She was married June 19, 1942, to Charles E. Reymore, who died Aug. 11, 1989. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Doverspike of Gilbert, Ariz., and Linda Lee Reymore of Franklin; three grandchildren, Mrs. Elizabeth Allred of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Bruce (Janet) Davis of Gilbert, Ariz., and Keith Doverspike of Indianapolis, Ind.; nine great-grandchildren; and four nieces. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Reymore was preceded in death by three brothers, Russell Over, Hugh Over and Marvin Over; and two sisters, Alice Gross and Glenna Snyder. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the First Church of the Nazarene. Randall Williams will officiate. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the VNA of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Source: Derrick 1/12/2004

 

RHEA, CLAUDE WESLEY — SLIGO-Claude Wesley Rhea, 56, of Sligo, prominent businessman and industrialist, died suddenly at 3:30 a. m. Thursday in his home of a heart condition.   Mr. Rhea, founder and developer if the area west of Clarion known as Rhea's Corners, was found dead in bed about 4 a. m. Thursday. Known as a "one man chamber of commerce", for Clarion, Mr. Rhea purchased an area of the old Viwinckel farm at Brenneman's Corners and transformed it into a business and industrial site, building up the development from the Corner Restaurant and service station. Prior to this purchase, Mr. Rhea vas Pennzoil distributor for Clarion County, with bulk plants and operations located at Sligo. This business was sold to George Wolf, Jr., of Clarion by Mr. Rhea. After buying the Vowinckel farm area in 1953, Mr. Rhea constructed a 12-unit motel. He built a   second motel with 15 units in 1954 and a third motel building with 21 units, a ten-house project along a section of Route 68. Also included in the development are 12 airplane hangars, an administration building, a repair and maintenance shop and an air strip 2,400 feet long and 300 feet wide, located along the south side of Route 322 at Brenneman's Corners.   The airport here is known as Rhea's Field. This entire construction project involved expenditures of about $65,000. Mr. Rhea was responsible for bringing the ABC Coach Company to this area, constructing a factory building on the south side of Route 322 to house its manufacturing plant, costing a quarter of a million dollars. The ABC Company manufacturers house trailers. Mr. Rhea was born in Callensburg, Clarion County, November 13, 1899, a son of Laura Sedgwick and M. T. Rhea, and attended schools in that area. In 1923 he was married to Lucille Weeter. Mr. Rhea was a member of the Sligo Methodist Church; Blue Lodge of Masons, St. Petersburg;Eden Royal Arch Chapter of Masons, Clarion; Shrine of Pittsburgh; Coudersport Consistory; Sligo Lions Club; Sligo Business Men's club; and the Clarion Chamber of Commerce.   He was steward and trustee of the Sligo Methodist Church for a number of years. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Charlene) Crosley of Sligo; his mother, Mrs. Laura Rhea of Sligo; one sister Mrs. Margaret Elliott of Sligo; one brother. Merle Rhea of Sligo; and one grandson. The body was removed to the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, and Thursday afternoon was taken to the family residence where friends may call. The body will be taken to the Sligo Methodist Church for funeral services at 2:30 p. m. Sunday. Rev. Paul B. Dunlap, pastor of the Sligo .Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Sligo. Derrick (Oil City, Pa),   Friday, May 18, 1956.   Pp 1, 2

 

RHEA, THEOPHOLIS C. -- Mr. T.C. Rhea died at the residence of his son, S.H. Rhea, of Callensburg, on the 13th ult. The deceased was 82 years, 7 months and 5 days old. He is survived by one son, one daughter, Mrs. O. Dunkle, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Samuel Blacker. Interment took place at Mt. Zion cemetery. May his soul rest in peace. Clarion Democrat (PA), Oct 12, 1911

 

RHEA, WALTER A. — SLIGO - Walter A. Rhea, 67, of Sligo, died Thursday in the Allegheny General Hospital at Pittsburgh. He was born in Callensburg on March 10, 1897, the son of the late John and Dora Switzer Rhea. Mr. Rhea was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, IOOF 387 of Sligo and the Sligo Sportsmen't Club. He was a merchant in Sligo for 40 years, retiring in 1959. Mr. Rhea was married to the former Frances Hahn in 1919, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Winfield (Jeanne) Port of Clarion; three sisters: Mrs. Rachael Burns of Sligo, Mrs. Laura Heeter of Callensburg and Mrs. Phoebe Berman of Luthersville, Maryland; a brother, Philip of Callensburg; four grandchildren; Scott, John, Susan and Ann Port of Clarion. Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday.   Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. J. W. Cummings III, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick - Friday, July 10, 1964   pg. 20 Transcription by Thelma Kifer.

 

RHOADES, RICHARD S. — Richard S. "Mohawk" Rhoades, 85, of Waterson Road, Strattanville, died peacefully at his home, Friday, June 27, 2008. Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Salem Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Vernon L. and Mary M. McCleary Rhoades. He was married Aug. 29, 1955, to Virginia Gross, and she survives. Mr. Rhoades worked for LEF&C Railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He worked from conductor to engineer. He also farmed the family farm. He was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed hunting, riding his four-wheeler, watching birds and was a member of the Eagles in Clarion. Richard loved his children and grandchildren and especially doted on his great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife and children, William A. Rhoades and wife, Phyllis, of Michigan, Betty Mumford of Brookville, Dennis L. Rhoades of Brookville, Richard B. Rhoades and wife, Belinda, of Strattanville, Woodrow G. Rhoades and wife, Linda, of Maryland, Robin L. Aaron and husband, Melvin, of Strattanville, Sheldon D. Rhoades and wife, Kathy, of Strattanville, Daniel G. Rhoades and wife, Stephanie, of Clarion and Wesley M. Rhoades and wife, Chris, of Sligo; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Howard Rhoades of Clarion and Gerald "Jake" Rhoades and wife, Annie, of Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph and Frank Rhoades; and one great-granddaughter, Mikayla Rhoades. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Strattanville United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Julie Applegate, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Strattanville Cemetery. Source: Robert V. Funeral Home.

 

RHODES, BETTY E. (FINEFROCK NEWELL) — Betty E. Rhodes, 74, of Stephano Strait, Clarion, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Nov. 8, 1930, in Piney Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of F. Walter and Adda Stopp Finnefrock. Mrs. Rhodes was a secretary for 17 years for the Clarion Area School District and also was secretary to the United Methodist Administrative Board. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion. Mrs. Rhodes enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved listening to them play the piano and attending her grandson's baseball games. She first was married in 1950 to Donald C. Newell Jr., who died in 1966. She then was married Oct. 10, 1987, to Paul Rhodes, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Maxwell and husband, Bret, of Clarion; one stepdaughter, Sharon Kavanagh of Maryland; three grandchildren, Brooke, Evan and Tiffany Maxwell; and two stepgrandchildren, Joseph and Andrew Kavanagh. She also is survived by two brothers, Robert Finnefrock and wife, Louise, of Clarion and Jay Finnefrock of Sligo; and two sisters, Hazel Pavlick of Hermitage and Doris Carungi of Clarion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Lane Newell; a brother, Edwin Finnefrock; a sister, Mildred Miller; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Finnefrock. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Arnold A. Rhodes and Pastor David Selleck officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, Knox, 16232. Source: Oil City Derrick, April 27, 2005 — (later amendment in paper:) GETTING IT RIGHT—Betty E. Rhodes, 74, of Stephano Strait, Clarion, died Monday, April 25, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Among her survivors is a stepdaughter and husband, Sharon and Lawrence Kavanagh of Maryland. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to the time of services at 11 a.m. Friday in the First United Methodist Church, Clarion.

 

RHODES, EMMA RUTH (CARBAUGH) — Emma Ruth Rhoads, 89, a longtime resident of Knox, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo, following a period of failing health. Born May 7, 1918, in Tionesta, she was the daughter of Eva and Curtis Carbaugh. Mrs. Rhoads worked in the kitchen of the Clarion Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1980. She was a homemaker, was an avid quilter and loved tending her flower and vegetable gardens. Mrs. Rhoads was a member of the Church of God in Turkey City. Surviving are eight children: Charles A. Rhoads and wife, Carol, Nancy McKinney, Sandra DeCamp, Faye Hoffman and husband, Frenis, Arlene Smith and husband, Rayburn "Doug," Faith Abernethy and husband, Wayne, Von Rhoads and wife, Sheri, and Arthur Rhoads; 25 grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; more than 40 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Harry and Orion Carbaugh; and a sister Dorothy Caley. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rhoads was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Otis Rhoads, who died May 9, 1996; and a daughter, Constance Zotara, who died Dec. 26, 2005. No calling hours will be observed. Her remains will be cremated. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to a charity of one's choice. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory of Clarion was in charge of arrangements.  Derrick 11/14/2007

 

RICHMOND — Clarion, Pa., May 21 - Lincoln Richmond, a negro, 12 years old, is alleged to have shot and killed his sister, 14 years old, at Piney, seven miles from here. The children quarreled. The girl hit her brother with a stone, and the boy secured a flobert rifle and shot her through the head. The boy was brought to jail here. Source: 5/21/1970 Indiana Evening Gazette

 

RIDER, MARY ELIZABETH (CRAIG) — RIMERSBURG –  Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday in the Miller Funeral Home, Rimersburg, for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rider, 85, Rimersburg RD 2, (Sandy Hollow).   Mrs. Rider died Friday in her home. She was born June 10, 1874, the daughter of the late Ramsey A. and Mary Gray Craig.   She was the wife of the late John W. Rider who died in 1931. A member of the Sandy Hollow Methodist Church, Mrs. Rider lived her entire lifetime in the Sandy Hollow district. Surviving are five sons, Craig of New Kensington; Samuel H., Oil City;   Harry R., Clarksburg, W. Va.; John W., Mt. Clemens, Mich.; and Daniel J., Rimersburg RD 2.   One son, Charles, preceded her in death. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.  Rev. Samuel Allaman officiated at the service and interment was made in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City Pa., Tuesday, February 2, 1960.  Pg 14. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

 

RISHER, MARGARET EXINA (McCALL) -- Mrs. Risher, Van RD 1, Dies Friday - RIMERSBURG - Mrs. Margaret E. Risher, 85, of Van RD 1, widow of Forest A. Risher, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Oil City Hospital following a short illness. Born in Rimersburg May 4, 1883, she was a daughter of Elkana and Laura Martin McCall. She had lived in Van for the past 20 years and was a member of the Nickleville United Presbyterian Church. Her husband, Forest A. Risher, died in 1961. Surviving are a son, Raymond L. Risher of Seneca; two grandsons, two brothers, Carl C. McCall of Rockport, Texas, and Donald F. McCall of Cross Plains, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews. A son, Robert, and a daughter, Frances Risher Oakes, are deceased. Friends may call any time after 7 p.m. today at the J.D. Miller Funeral Home in Rimersburg, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. William G. Milliron, pastor of the Van United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. Derrick, Saturday, October 26, 1968.

 

RISINGER, LEONARD E. -- Leonard E. "Red" Risinger, 76, of Parker died early Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2007, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo following a short illness. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U. S. Army in Korea, and retired from the former glass factory at Parker. Surviving are three children and two brothers.  Derrick 11/18/2007

 

RITCHEY, HELEN CAROLINE (Anthony) -- Helen Caroline Ritchey, 59, of 100 Monarch Lane, Rimersburg, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, as the result of injuries she suffered in a two-car collision on Route 68 in Butler County. Born Feb. 12, 1940, in Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony and Violet Jane WOMELDORF ANTHONY. Mrs. Ritchey attended the Sandy Hollow Community Church and had attended Union High School. She was employed at the McCall Egg Farm in Sligo and at the Eccles Nursery in Rimersburg. On Jan. 14, 1960, she married Ivan Lloyd Ritchey Sr. in Rimersburg. He was also injured in the accident and was hospitalized. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ivan Lloyd Ritchey Jr. and Kevin Duane Ritchey, both of Rimersburg; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald L. (Lisa Jean) MAINES of Rimersburg and Mrs. Ronald L. (Patricia Ann) SIMPSON of Sligo; eight grand children, Leighla Nicole and Lindsay Michelle Ritchey, both of Fombell, Pa., Nathan Andrew and Ethan LeRoy Simpson, both of Sligo, and Dustin James, April Dawn, Cody Lee and Dalton Tanner Maines, all of Rimersburg; two brothers, Michael D. Anthony and his wife Louise of Clarion, and Henry Anthony of Rimersburg; six sisters, Mrs. Cora Mae PRIESTER, Mrs. Barbara BARGER, Mrs. Margie REED, Mrs. James (Nancy) GREENAWALT and Miss Alice Anthony, all of Rimersburg, and Mrs. Homer (Grace) BURKETT of Punxsutawney; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph Anthony, James Anthony and William Anthony; two sisters, Rosie Anthony and Shirley Schill; and one grandson, Ivan Lloyd Ritchey III. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Edgar C. Moore, retired pastor, and the Rev. Barry Markle, pastor of the Sandy Hollow Community Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Lawsonham Cemetery.

 

ROBERTSON, NORMAN T. — Norman T. Robertson, 80, formerly of Syracuse,  died Monday at St. Andrew's hospital in St.  Petersburg, FL. Mr. Robertson was born in Sligo, Pa. He livede in  Syracuse and worked at Pass & Seymour as an  engineer from 1963 until his retirement in 1981. He  was a long-time member of the Tuuszaora Country  Club. Surviving are his wife, Margie of St. Petersburg,  Fla.; two daughters, Elizabeth Wicklien, of St.  Petersburg, Fla., and Ruth Enlinger of Jacksonville,  Fla.; two sons, Thomas of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and  Jan of Liverpool. A memorial service will be held Thursday with  spring burial in Brush Valley, Pa. Post Standard, Syracuse, NY  Pub. Wed., 1 Jan 1997—Also published in Syracuse Herald-Journal

 

ROSE, JANET E. — Janet E. Rose, 76, of Santuit, Mass., died Sunday, Feb. 29, 1976, at her home following a short illness. A daughter of John Calvin and Jennie Nesbit Rose, she was born Jan. 7, 1900, at Saltsburg. A resident of Santuit for twenty years, she was an active member of the Cotiut Federated Church, the Cotuit Historical Society and served on the Cotuit Library Board. During WWII, she served as a WAC in the European Theater under Gen. Omar Bradley. She was retired from the Veterans Administration where she had worked in Washington, D.C. and for many years in Boston, Mass. Surviving are a brother, George N. Rose, Clarksburg; four nieces: Mrs. Nellie Rose Offutt, Venice, Fla., Mrs. Margaret Frantz, DeSoto, Mo.; Mrs. Rosemary Bell, Sligo; Mrs. Janet Clawson, Clarksburg; two nephews; William R. Fleming, Menlo Park, Calif.; John M. Rose, Apollo; 27 great-nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at the Cotuit Federated Church on Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Smith, assisted by Rev. Boyd A. Bell, officiating. Interment was made Saturday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in the Edgewood Cemetery, Saltsburg. Memorials are being given to the Cotuit Federated Church in care of Rev. John Smith, Santuit, Mass. 02635.

 

ROSS, MELVIN J. — Melvin J. Ross, 71, of Oak Hill Apartments, Franklin, died at 7:39 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, in Select Specialty Hospital, Erie. Born June 13, 1934, in Oil City, he was the son of Harry and Pearl Katherine Wheeler Ross. Mr. Ross retied in 1996 from Joy Manufacturing and had worked 10 years for the Venango County Humane Society. He enjoyed bingo, using his metal detector, woodworking, camping and bluegrass music. Mr. Ross was well known by many as a Good Samaritan. On Jan. 9, 1964, he married the former Margaret M. "Nikki" Wyman, who preceded him in death June 27, 1997. Surviving are eight children, James Ross of Clarion, Samuel Ross of Arkansas, Brian Allen Ross of Finleyville, Darlene Murray of Corona, Calif., Laurie Darby of Joshua, Texas, Kathryn Menke of Arlington, Iowa, Debra Ross of Statesville, N.C., and Donald Ross of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a significant other, Shirley Winkler of Franklin. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Ross was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Allen Ross; and two brothers, Harry Ross and Edward Ross. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Humane Society._

 

ROWE, ALBERT ERNEST — ALBERT ROWE DIES IN SLIGO AT AGE 74 —  SLIGO - Albert Ernest Rowe, 74, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter in Sligo as the result of a heart attack. Born April 23, 1895 in Camborne, Cornwall, England, he was the son of Thomas and Bessie Richard Rowe.  He was married in 1923 to the former Janet Thomson McCluskey who survives. Mr. Rowe originally came to the United States from England in 1923 and lived in the Michigan and Utah areas. He later returned to England and Scotland where he resided until 1968 when he came to Sligo to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ben Paulden.  He was a World War I veteran and served with the British Army in France. He was also a member of the IOOF in Utah.  In addition to his wife are two sons, Jack Rowe and Thomas Rowe, both of Milwaukee, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Martha) Clayton of Buckeye, Ariz., and Mrs. Ben (Janice) Paulden of Sligo; two sisters, Mrs. Sam (Mary) Heather and Miss Alice Rowe, both of Camborne, Cornwall, England; and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother and two sisters.  Friends may call at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with Capt. Lester Baker of the Salvation Army of Oil City officiating.    Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. 11/6/1969 Derrick

 

RUMMEL, GARY K. -- Gary K. Rummel, 47, of 74 Reigle School Road, Rimersburg, died at 12:29 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002, at home following a short illness. Born Sept. 3, 1954, in Sligo, he was a son of Kenneth and Ruth Simpson Rummel. Mr. Rummel served with the United States Marine Corps as a lance corporal from 1972 to 1975. He was employed most of his life as a carpenter and had last worked for C.C.S. Enterprises in Knox. He was a Protestant. He enjoyed hunting, boating and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survived by a daughter, Angel Lynn Rummel; and a son, Adam K. Rummel, both of Bayse, Va. Also surviving are four sisters, Liz Hawk and her husband Jobe of Rimersburg, Bonnie Rummel of Sligo, Kathy Gilhousen and her husband Tod of Rimersburg and with whom he made his home, and Sheri Shick of New Bethlehem; one brother, Mark Rummel of Sligo; four nieces; four nephews; and nine great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Piper, pastor of the Sligo Chapel, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the ceremonial squads of the VFW Post 7132 and Shearer-Shick American Legion Post both of Rimersburg. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association Hospice in Knox, 16232.

 

RUNYAN, FRANK HOWARD — Rimersburg –  Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday in the Moore Funeral Home, Rimersburg, for Frank Howard Runyan, Rimersburg RD, who died Friday morning in the Butler Hospital.   Rev. Samuel Allaman officiated at the service and interment was made in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Mr. Runyan was born July 14, 1890.   In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ford (Mary) Randolph, Rimersburg;   Mrs. Melvin (Mary Emma) Fagley, Sligo;   Phyliss and Judy Runyan, both at home; one son, Joseph Runyan, Sligo RD; three step daughters, Mrs. James (Mildred) Duncan, Sligo;   Mrs. Edward (Marie ) Egan, Franklin; and Mrs. Joseph (Hazel) Runyan, Sligo RD; and one step son, Donald Guntrum, Prospect. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ida Martin, Youngstown, Ohio and one brother, Clinton Runyan, Rimersburg RD 2. Mr. Runyan was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Monday, Aug 17, 1959.   Pg 14 transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.  NOTE:   Typo in the obit –  Ford Randolph should be “Ord Randolph” [source: Eccles-Lesher]. Note: Wife was Sarah Blanche Myers, daughter of James McClure & Prudence Priscilla Davis Myers.

 

RUNYAN, HAZEL I (GUNTRUM) -- Hazel I. Runyan, 80, of 7413 Route 68, Rimersburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in the emergency room at Clarion Hospital following a sudden illness at home. Born March 18, 1920, in Cadogan, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of Nelson and Blanche MYERS GUNTRUM. She married Joseph B. Runyan on May 2, 1942. He died March 28, 1999. Mrs. Runyan was employed for many years as a custodian at Clarion University. She retied in 1988. She was a member of Sligo Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Runyan is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Paul (Sue) TAFEL of Eden, N.Y. and Mrs. Michael (March) WIANT of Rimersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Mary RANDOLPH of Rimersburg, Mrs. Marie EGAN of Seneca, Mrs. Phyllis FLYNN of St. Mary's and Judy Runyan of Rimersburg; a brother-in-law, James DUNCAN of Brookville; a sister-in-law, Jeanie Guntrum of Butler; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Donald Guntrum; and a sister, Mildred Duncan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Holyan, pastor of Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be made to the Sligo Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Sligo, 16255.

 

RUNYAN, RUTH EVELYN (STANFORD) — Callensburg Resident, Dies — SLIGO - Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Runyan, 49, of Callensburg died at 9 a.m. Friday at her home.  Born September 21, 1922, in Rimersburg, she was a daughter of Harry Priester and Blanche Stanford. She was married November 27, 1938, to James J. Runyan, who survives.  Also surviving are five sons, Samuel and Gerald of Callensburg; Raymond with the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood, Tex.; and Charles and Wiliam at home; two brothers, Lawrence and Floyd Priester of Rimersburg; a sister, Mrs. Walter (Twila) Griffith of Detroit, Mich.; and four grandchildren.  Mrs. Runyan was preceded in death by a son, James, two daughters, Barbara and Patricia, and a brother, Oliver. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary, Parker Post 7073. The family will receive friends after 7 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. Frank Tulak, pastor of the Callensburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. Saturday, April 1, 1971 Oil City Derrick. Submitted by Pamela Grewell.

 

RUSSELL, MARGARET M. (LUTTON) — Margaret M. "Peg" Russell, 85, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, in Spokane, Wash. Born May 6, 1922, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Charles Ross and Alice Elizabeth Wicks Lutton. Mrs. Russell was a graduate of New Castle High School. She worked at Shenango Pottery and retired from Jamesway in Reno. Mrs. Russell was a member since 1968 of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City where she was an active member of the United Methodist Women, lay leader for many years, taught "Open Door Class" for 20 years and was a Sunday school teacher for most of her adult life. She was a lifetime member of the Oil City Cycle Club and the American Motorcycle Association. On Nov. 21, 1942, she married Charles L. Russell, who preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1982. Surviving are three children, Elaine E. Wintersteen and husband, John, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Marilyn Russell of Cheney, Wash., and Richard C. Russell and wife, Wilma, of Sligo; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by two brothers, James F. Lutton and Charles F. Lutton; and two sisters, Betty J. Lutton and Jean K. Spencer. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Grace United Methodist Church with the Rev. Byron K. Myers and the Rev. Jack Friggle, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery.

 

RUTHERFORD, JOHN GRAY — Mr. John G. Rutherford, one of the most highly esteemed citizens of Sligo, passed to his rest last Saturday, October 28, 1916, after a sickness which continued through many years. The funeral was held from his late home on Tuesday. A more extended notice will be published later. Source: Nov. 2, 1916 Clarion Democrat.

  Mr. John Gray Rutherford, one of the well known and most highly respected citizens of Sligo, closed his earthly career at his home on Saturday, October 28, 1916, as noted briefly in our last issue. The immediate cause of his death was aneurism of the heart, and he had been seriously affected only two days, but he had been in poor physical condition for quite awhile. Mr. Rutherford was born at Scotch Hill on November 17, 1842. He was united in marriage in Jan. 1864 with Nancy Jane Craig and to them were born nine children; seven of them survive as follows: Mrs. Effie L. Moggy, Sligo; Messrs. R.J. and W.S. Rutherford, Yenang Yang, India.  Mrs. Rutherford died July 1, 1897. One brother, R.A. Rutherford, Philadelphia, also survives. For twenty-five years Mr. Rutherford was a devoted and faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Sligo. He was also a member of Capt. John Myers, G.A.R.  During the civil war he gave devoted services to his country serving one enlistment in the 155th Regt. Pa. Vols., serving a large portion of the time as Corporal. He served the second enlistment in the 78th Pa. Regiment. The funeral took place Oct 31st, the Rev. T.G. Mowery conducting the services and the body was laid to rest in Sligo cemetery. Source: November 9, 1916 Clarion Democrat.

 

RUTHERFORD, MRS. WILLIAM SCOTT—TWO WOMEN DIE IN CRASH—BRADFORD WOMAN AND HER SISTER ARE VICTIMS— Two women were instantly killed in a truck-automobile collision on the General Kane Highway, near Marienville, last Saturday morning and one man was seriously injured in the worst highway accident in this section this year. The dead are:  Mrs. W. Scott Rutherford, 63, of Bradford, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Effie Louise Rutherford Moggey, 74, of Sligo, Clarion county. Mr. Rutherford, 65, an oil well driller, driver of the car in which his wife and sister were killed, is a patient in the Bradford Hospital. He sustained a probable fracture of the skull, lacerations of the arms, a fracture of the right hand, bruises and shock.  It is reported that the Bradford man attempted to pass a truck and collided head-on with a heavy coal truck operated by Alfred Fortunate of Brockway.  The Rutherford car was demolished by the impact and was carried back approximately 130 feet before the truck came to a stop. A Forest county coroner's jury on Monday placed responsibility for the accident on the Bradford county man. Mrs. Moggey was born in Clarion county, near Sligo, on September 15, 1865. Her husband, John Moggey, was fatally injured a number of years ago when he fell from a load of hay. She is survived by two brothers, William Rutherford, Bradford, and Ova, of Kansas.  Mrs. William Rutherford was born near Sligo, in Clarion county, on January 29, 1867. She was a member of the East End Presbyterian church of Bradford. She is survived by her husband, William Rutherford; a son, John, Bradford; two daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Bailey, Romney, W. Va., and Mrs. Kenneth Middaugh, Bradford; two brothers, Harry Murray, Parkers Landing RD; John Murray of Montana, and two grandchildren. Double funeral services were held Monday morning at the East End Presbyterian church in Bradford. Interment was in the Sligo cemetery.

 

RUTHERFORD, THOMAS ROY -- Thomas Roy Rutherford, 91, of Euclid Ave., Oil City, died at 10:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following a short illness. Born May 3, 1910, in Sligo, he was a son of John W. and Roxie R. Reese Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford was a graduate of Clarion High School. He lived in Pennsylvania all his life and was involved in various business activities prior to his retirement. He owned and operated the Corner Dairy Store in Franklin for 18 years. Mr. Rutherford was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. He was married Oct. 19, 1985, in the Grace United Methodist Church to the former Lois E. Dreibelbis Stephens, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Margie C. and Robert E. Fallon of Clearwater, Fla., and Eleanor Ann “Ellie” and Wayne R. Pelaez of Brentwood, Tenn.; four step-children, Amy S. Ziegler of Oil City, Janice E. Weaver and her husband, Mark A., of Knox, Joyce E. Himes and her husband, Dean W., of Enterprise, Ore., and Mary Lou Rabuck and her husband, Perry, of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Mrs. Altha M. “Dot” White. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Osenider Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron Myers, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice.

 

 

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