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TAYLOR, MINERVA J. — Minerva J. Taylor, daughter of Reynolds and Mary Fox, was born at Sligo, Clarion county, Penn., Jan. 27, 1857 and departed this life at her home in Table Rock, Nebr., at 8:45 A. M. Febr. 21, 1937, being 80 years and 25 days old at the time of her death. Her father, a Civil war soldier, died a prisoner of war in Andersonville prison. In April 1867, when a child of ten years, she came to Nebraska with her widowed mother and two younger sisters, Alwilda and Sadie, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Nickolas Kerns and a number of other relatives who settled on homesteads near Table Rock. Soon after coming to Nebraska the youngest sister, Sadie, died of typhoid fever. With the exception of 18 years spent in Missouri, the greater part of Mrs. Taylor's life was spent in Table Rock. On October 4, 1877 she was united in marriage to William L. Taylor. After a happy married life of almost fifty years, Mr. Taylor preceded her in death February 1, 1927. After Mr. Taylor's death, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Alwilda Carmichael in Table Rock. Mrs. Carmichael passed away February 3, 1930, leaving Mrs. Taylor the sole remaining member of the family. Although in failing health for more than a year Mrs. Taylor faced the situation courageously and her never failing optimism has been inspiration to her many friends. One friend recently remarked, "No matter how discouraged I may be, I always feel better after a talk with Minnie." During her last illness of seven weeks Mrs. Taylor was the personification of patience, her whole thought seeming to be for those who were caring for her. She was a faithful, consistent Christian being a member of the Christian church of Table Rock from its organization under the leadership of C. P. Evans. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge, the W. C. T. U. and the Women's Relief Corps. Her nearest living relative is an uncle, O. N. Kerns of Adams, Nebr. She also leaves a number of cousins and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Table Rock Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Miller. Interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. Source: Thurs. 25 Feb. 1937 Table Rock Argus, page 1

TAYLOR, VIOLA MAUDE (HENRY)— Mrs. Viola Maude Taylor, 54, widow of Roy Taylor, died Sunday in her home her after a lingering illness. She was born Jan 25, 1908, in Argentine, Armstrong County, a daughter of John Thomas and Myrtle A. Fulmer Henry. She was a member of the Nazarene Church in Sligo. Mrs. Taylor is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Esma Elliott of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Wanda Buzard of Rimersburg and Bonnie Taylor at home; two sons, William Taylor of Franklin and Connell Taylor of Sligo; a step-son, Warren Taylor of Rimersburg; a half-sister, Mrs. Esma Henry of Sligo, RD 1 and two half-brothers, Clifford Shumaker of Kittanning and Wilbur Shumaker of Dayton, Ohio. Friends are being received in the Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Monday, December 10, 1962. Pg 5. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer.

TAYLOR, WILLIAM DEWAYNE — KNOX - William Dewayne Taylor, of Shippenville died suddenly at 8:05 a.m. Thursday while at work in the Glass Containers Corporation plant in Knox. Born April 2, 1923, in Shippenville, he was the son of Ira Frank and Laura (Goughler) Taylor. He was married on June 2, 1951, to the former Gladys Over who survives. He lived his entire life in Shippenville. For the past 30 years, Mr. Taylor worked at the Knox Glass Company, now known as Glass Containers Corporation. At the time of his death, he was stationery engineer for the Knox plant. From March 1, 1943, to January 3,1946, he served in the Armed services during World War II. Better than two years of his service was spent overseas. He attended Grace Evangelical Congregational Church of Ninevah. Mr. Taylor was an avid sportsman, participating in hunting and fishing activities. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Linda and Bonnie, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Laura Taylor of Shippenville; two brothers, Lewis of Oil City and Frank Jr. of Forest Park in Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Leland (Susan} Allaman of Marble Star Route, Theresa and Betty, both of Shippenville. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother. The family will receive friends anytime today in the Roy P. Stuart Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. Wilbur Beck, pastor of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church of Ninevah, officiating. Interment will be in Shippenville Cemetery. The Derrick, Oil City, PA. Friday, April 29, 1973. Pg 12. Transcription courtesy of Paul Kifer. Note: Gladys, daughter of Harold & Arveda (Elder) Over.

TAYLOR, WILLIAM E. — FRANKLIN - William E. Taylor, 67, 1317 15th St. Ext., Franklin, died Saturday night, Oct. 17, 1998, at The Caring Place. He was born Jan. 5, 1931, in Sligo, son of the late Roy Lee and Maude Henry Taylor. A 1948 graduate of Sligo High School, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-54. Most recently he worked at Venango Regional Airport for 14 years, retiring in 1993. He previously worked for Continental Baking Co. for 18 years and Shawkey's Market in Polk for three years. He had been a member of First United Methodist Church in Franklin since 1958. He also was a member of the Franklin Club, Franklin Kiwanis Club and several Masonic organizations, including Myrtle Lodge 316, Royal Arch Chapter, Oil City Lodge of Perfection, New Castle Consistory and the Washington Club. He did volunteer work on many community projects and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Warren Taylor. Survivors include his wife, Jean Fye Taylor, whom he married June 19, 1954; a son, Robert Taylor of Mechanicsburg and his wife, Patti; two daughters, Pamela Taylor of Winter Park, Fla., and Mrs. David (Nancy) Palmer of Lake Wylie, S.C.; four grandchildren, C.J. and Brandon Palmer, Jason and Jenna Taylor; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Esma) Elliott of Austintown, Ohio, Mrs. Richard (Wanda) Buzard of Rimersburg and Bonnie Taylor of Sligo; a brother, Connell Taylor; three nieces and two nephews. Friends may call at Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. William M. Chittester, pastor of the church. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1100 Liberty St., Franklin, PA 16323; or the Franklin YMCA, 111 W. Park St., Franklin, PA 16323. Erie Times-News (PA) - October 19, 1998 via Thelma Kifer.

TERWILLIGER, CURTIS ADRIAN — SLIGO - Curtis Adrian (Ade) Terwilliger, 76, of Parker RD1, died at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, June 29, in the Butler County Memorial Hospital. Born August 25, 1901, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Peter Kline and Mary Annetta Conner Terwilliger. He was married to the former Twila Ethel Saylor in 1972. In 1974, Mr. Terwilliger was married to the former Mary Bell Foust Logue who survives. Mr. Terwilliger was a retired farmer and coal miner. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Perry Township. He also belonged to the VFW Post in Parker. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: three sons, Peter John Terwilliger of Reading, Daniel Clair Terwilliger of Aliquippa and Carl Adrian Terwilliger of Rochester; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ella Mae) Stephens of Parker RD1; one step-daughter, Mrs. Dilbert (Janet) Garver of Rimersburg; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Pearl) Ellenberger and Mrs. Elmer (Leanetta) Wile, both of Bruin; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandsons; one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, two sisters, Doris and Vera, and three brothers, Wayne, Peter, and Campbell. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in the Hawk Funeral Home here with Rev. Hadley Harper, pastor of the Concord Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in the Concord Cemetery. Leader Vindicator, July 5, 1978

TERWILLIGER, ESSIE ELLEN (MYERS) - Mrs. E. Terwilliger - Mrs. Essie Ellen Terwilliger, 76, of RD1 Parker died at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 1972 following a long illness. Born July 20, 1896, at Sligo, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Nancy Weeter Myers. She was married June 18, 1922, to William Edward Terwilliger, who died Oct. 3, 1960. Mrs. Terwilliger was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church, the Lady Rebekah Lodge at West Freedom and the American Legion Auxiliary at Parker. Surviving are one son, Dale of RD1 Parker; three daughters, Mrs. Evon Hiles of Bruin, Mrs. Richard (Vern) Mahood of Foxburg and Mrs. Roger (Mildred) Stevens of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Neuland Myers of Clarion, Dave Myers of Rimersburg, Harold Myers and Grant Myers of RD1 Sligo, and one sister, Mrs. June Weckerly of Callensburg. One son, Bill, and one brother, Donald Myers, preceded her in death. Friends are being received at the family residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Concord Cemetery. The Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo has charge of arrangements. Submitted by Pamela Myers-Grewell.

TERWILLIGER, MARY ELLEN (REDDICK)

TERWILLIGER, TWILA ETHEL (SAYLOR) — Parker Woman Dies at 61 — SLIGO - Mrs. Twila Ethel Terwilliger, 61, of Parker RD1, died at 6 p.m. Friday in the Butler Hospital. She was born April 1, 1910, in Toby Township, a daughter of Daniel Christ Saylor and Christina Rapp. She was married to Curtis Adrian Terwilliger on April 21, 1926 and he survives. Mrs. Terwilliger was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church, Golden Key Class and a missionary of that church; Lady Freedom Rebecca Lodge 412 at West Freedom; Perry Township Fire Auxiliary; Ladies Auxiliary of the Charles A. Black Post 598 of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7073 of Parker. Surviving along with her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ellamae) Stephens of Parker RD1; three sons, Peter John Terwilliger and Daniel Clair Terwilliger, both of Adamstown and Carl Adrian Terwilliger of Aliquippa; four sisters, Mrs. Mae McKinney of Rimersburg; Mrs. Walter (Viola) Kemery also of Rimersburg, Mrs. Basil (Hazel) Zilafro of Parker RD, Mrs. Doyle (Dorothy) Judson of Parker RD; two brothers, Walter Saylor of Wingo, Kentucky, Samuel Saylor of Rimersburg; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Melvin and one sister, Leora Slaughenhoupt. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, with Rev. Warren T. Woodward, pastor of the Ingram United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Concord Cemetery in Perry Township, Clarion County. Source: Monday, February 7, 1972 Oil City Derrick

TERWILLIGER, WILLIAM EDWARD Jr. — Tractor Upsets; Parker District Farmer Killed - Butler Eagle, Butler Co PA, Jan 26, 1957, page 1- W.E. Terwilliger Jr., Dies When Machine Slips on Grade - William Edward Terwilliger Jr., 26, of Parker RD1 was crushed to death yesterday when his tractor slipped on a grade and upset, pinning him to the ground. Terwilliger was operating the tractor on his father's farm at Parker RD1 hauling a manure spreader on an icy hillside, when the spreader slid back, pulling the tractor over on him. He died almost instantly. Terwilliger was employed as a dragline operator by the Mack Coal Company at the Terwilliger farm on West Freedom-Dutch Hill Road. Born April 4, 1930, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was a son of William Edward and Essie Myers Terwilliger. He was married to Charlotte Daugherty of Nelsonville, Ohio, on Jan 15, 1955, and had celebrated his second wedding anniversary just last week. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, the F and AM Lodge of Parker, the Coudersport Consistory, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Nelsonville, Ohio, the Clarion-Allegheny Sportsmen's Club, and the American Legion of Parker. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Daugherty Terwilliger, a six-months-old son, William Edward Terwilliger III; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Terwilliger of Parker RD1; three sisters, Mrs. Evan T. Henry of Bruin, Mrs. Verne T. Manhood of Oil City, and Mrs. Mildred T. Stevens of Angola, Indiana; a brother, Dale Terwilliger at home; four nephews and a niece.

TERWILLIGER, WILLIAM EDWARD Sr.

TERWINT, EVELYN D. (STOUGHTON) -- Mrs. Terwint, 61, of Sligo Area, Dies - PETROLIA - Evelyn D. Terwint, 61, of Sligo RD 2, formerly of Petrolia, died Saturday morning at Bridgeton, N.J. while visiting her daughter. She was born in Petrolia, October 29, 1910, the daughter of William and Jeannette McClure Stoughton. She attended the Church of God in Callensburg. She was married to Frank Terwint, who died in 1968. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Wolfe of Bridgeton, N.J., and Mrs. Lloyd (Johanna) Everetts of Petrolia; one son, Frank Terwint of Sligo RD 2; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Friends will be received at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Petrolia from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Wayne Weldon, pastor of the Church of God in Callensburg, officiating. Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia. Derrick, Monday, July 10, 1972

THOMAS, ANNA LOUELLA (WETZEL) — Anna Louella Thomas, 97, of Knox, died early Saturday morning, March 17, 2007, in the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. Born Jan. 28, 1910, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, in the home in which she continued to live, she was the daughter of Henry and Melissa Wile Wetzel. Mrs. Thomas did domestic work for various individuals in the Knox area. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Knox, the Wentlings Corners Community Club, the Senior Citizens of Wentlings Corners and the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Thomas was married to George E. Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are one daughter, Lora Lee Gates and husband, Gerald, of Knox; two grandsons, David Gates and Douglas Gates, both of Knox; one brother, Leland Wetzel of Knox; and one sister-in-law, Betty Wetzel of Country Springs, Sligo. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Anne; five brothers, Charles, Willis, William, John and Benjamin; and two sisters, Carrie Bashline and Margaret Bashline. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Visitation also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Paul United Church of Christ in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Nancy Dunmire officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232.

THOM, LYDIA (MOORHEAD)

THOM, ROBERT

THOM, SAMUEL W.

THOM, WILLIAM WALLACE

THOMAS, BERTHA ALVERNA (YATES) — CALLENSBURG - Funeral Services for Mrs. Bertha Alverna Thomas of Callensburg were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Thomas died December 23 in the Brookville Hospital. She was born in Rimersburg on October 17, 1875, the daughter of Charles H. and Elizabeth Lobaugh Yates. She was a member of the Sligo Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was married to E. B. Thomas on January 26, 1889 who survives. Besides her husband, two granddaughters, Mrs. DeMaris Callen of Akron, O., and Mrs. Diane Dorma of Bentley, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Campbell of Rimersburg and Mrs. Annie Henry of Kittanning survive. The Derrick, Oil City, PA., Monday, December 30, 1957 pg. 12. Transcription courtesy of Thelma Kifer.

THOMAS, ELEANOR M. (JORDAN) — CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Eleanor M. Thomas, 82, passed away Feb. 18, 1998. An area resident since 1965, she retired from Children's Hospital Medical Center in 1981. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Ernie Arnold of Bradenton, Fla.; sister, Flora Roper of East Brady, Pa.; brother, Henry Jordan of Grove City, Pa. She had five grandchildren, Karen Casteel, the late Laura Lee, Tom Dormo, Guy Arnold, and Jeff Arnold; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the McGowan-Reid & Santos Funeral Home, on Third Street, one block north of Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, where friends may call one hour prior to service time. Rev. John Callahan, Jr. officiating. Private interment at Sligo Cemetery in Sligo, Pa.

THOMAS, ELIZABETH

THOMAS, THOMAS J. 1828-1875

THOMPSON, BENJAMIN F. — B.F. Thompson, Sligo Man, Dies at Age 88— KNOX -- Benjamin F. Thompson, 88, of Sligo died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday in Oil City Hospital after a short illness. Born December 12, 1880, at Mount Zion, Licking Township, he was the son of Frances and Rebecca Best Thompson. On June 2, 1904, he married the former Eva Rowe who preceded him in death on March 20, 1968. He was a member of the Church of God and lived his entire life in the Mount Zion area where he farmed the Thompson homestead. In 1925, he moved to Franklin where he worked as a general contractor and builder. He constructed a number of homes in the Butler Pike area. Mr. Thompson moved to Northeast in 1952 where he resided until June 1965. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Homer (Gladys) Myers of Sligo, with whom he made his home; two sons, Paul R. Thompson of Northeast and Theodore Thompson of Bellville, Ohio; 11 granddaughters, two grandsons, 34 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers and one great-grandson. Removal was made to the William N. Rupert Funeral Home, Knox, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today and where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Ralph Radaker, pastor of the Church of God of Greenville, will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Source: 12/8/1969 Oil City Derrick. Submitted by Pamela Myers-Grewell.

THOMPSON, CLIFFORD GRAYDON — CLIFFORD GRAYDON THOMPSON, 63, of Seneca, died at 5:17 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2002, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born March 16, 1938, at Blairs Corners, Clarion County, he was a son of Robert Franklin and Elsie E. Hartman Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Clarion Limestone High School and attended Williamsport Technical Institute. He had worked at Knox Glass, Joy Manufacturing, Talon Zipper, Struthers Wells and last at Lezzer Lumber. He retired in 1999. Mr. Thompson was a member of Cranberry United Methodist Church. He also belonged to Clarion Lodge No. 277, F. & A.M., Venango Lodge of Perfection and the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Thompson enjoyed hunting, camping, machinist work, woodworking and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty J. Thompson and Sylvia K. Wheeler. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Kosarek, pastor of the Cranberry United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Church Hill Cemetery in Sligo. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. The Derrick February 20, 2002 via Thelma Kifer.

THOMPSON, ELSIE (HARTMAN) — Elsie Thompson, 80, of Limestone, died Aug. 6, 1988, in Clarion Care Center of Clarion. Born Jan. 25, 1908, in Licking Township, she was a daughter of the late David and Olive Reichardt Hartman. On Aug. 20, 1925, she was married to Robert Thompson, who died April 25, 1967. She was a member of Leasure Run Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Robert of Fairmount City, Gradon of Seneca and Richard of New Bethlehem; two daughters, Betty Thompson of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Ted (Sylvia) Wheeler of Craig, Colo.; two granddaughters and nine grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aldene (Dee) Best of Clarion and Evelyn Neely of Callensburg. Four sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Guiste, officiating.

THOMPSON, FLORENCE L. (MINICH) — Florence L. THOMPSON, 88, of New Bethlehem, RR2, died July 31, 1997, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo, RR1. Born October 18, 1908, in Clarion County, daughter of Ezra G. and Carrie (Glinkerman) Minich. Surviving spouse: Milliard L. Thompson. August 6, 1997 Leader-Vindicator

THOMPSON, GLADYS (HAHN) — CLARION - Mrs. Gladys H. Thompson, 58, 137 West Main Street, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday in the Oil City Hospital. She was born April 24, 1899, in Beaver Township, Clarion County, a daughter of George A. Hahn and Sarah Marcella Fox Hahn. She was united in marriage to William H. Thompson November 11, 1926. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the United Lutheran Women's Missionary Society, the Clarion Civic Club and the Clarion County Council of Republican Women where she had served as finance chairman for a number of years. Surviving are her husband; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Hobaugh, Butler, and Mrs. Edna Forrest, Boston, Mass.; two brothers Ralph Hahn, Sligo, and John Hahn, Knox. The body is in the family home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted al 2:20 p.m. Monday in the Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. James M. McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Clarion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Goble Funeral Home. Derrick (Oil City, Pa), Saturday, February 8, 1958. Pg 14 Note: Daughter of George Alexander Hahn, born in Sligo.

THOMPSON, J. CLAIR — J. Clair Thompson, 94, of Knox, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville, the day after the funeral of his wife to whom he was married for more than 73 years. Born March 17, 1911, at Sligo RD, he was the son of Joseph Henry and Minnie McCall Thompson. Mr. Thompson was an auto mechanic for several local dealers. He began work in 1943 at Quaker State Oil Refinery as a technician in the motor lab, testing oils and gasoline. He then transferred to the wax manufacturing department until retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Wentlings Corners Community Club and the Church Hill Cemetery Association. Mr. Thompson was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his buddies, doing woodwork projects and going to the mall to visit with friends. He also enjoyed his family and helping out neighbors. Mr. Thompson was married Sept. 23, 1932, to Lorena R. "Dolly" Brinker, who died Nov. 7, 2005. Surviving are two sons, D. Budd Thompson and wife, Florence, of Knox RD and Larry Max Thompson and wife, Roseanne, of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Kathy Kapp, Lisa Weeter and husband, Thomas, and Kenneth Thompson, all of Knox, and Dale Thompson and wife, Debra, of Emlenton; five stepgrandchildren, Cyndi Lynch, Douglas Buchanan, Chris Buchanan, LeAnn Hunt and Charles Buchanan; five great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his brother, Robert; and two infant sons. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. in Knox and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1051 Twin Church Road, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Deborah Jacobson officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, Sligo. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Knox, 16232. Source: The Derrick - Oil City, PA - November 14, 2005. Submitted by Thelma Kifer.

THOMPSON, LORENA R. “DOLLIE” (BRINKER) — Lorena R. "Dollie" Thompson, 93, formerly of Knox RD, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born Dec. 29, 1911, in Sligo, she was the daughter of Burton and Minnie Myers Brinker. In her earlier years, Mrs. Thompson worked for a number of years in the office of Dr. Charles Huston in Knox. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Knox RD, where she taught Sunday school for a number of years and was Sunday school superintendent in the children's department for several years. She also was a member of the W.E.L.C. of the church. She was a member of the Wentlings Corners Community Club. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and enjoyed her garden and her flowers. She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren, her family and her friends. She was married Sept. 23, 1932, to J. Clair Thompson, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Budd and Florence Thompon of Knox RD and Larry Max and Roseane Thompson of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Kathy Kapp, Lisa Weeter and husband, Thomas, and Kenneth Thompson, all of Knox RD, and Dale Thompson and wife, Debra, of Emlenton; five stepgrandchildren, Cyndi Lynch, Douglas Buchanan, Chris Buchanan, LeAnn Hunt and Charles Buchanan; five great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Faye Hawk of Poland, Ohio; a brother, Ivan Brinker of Cabot; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by two infant sons; a sister, Romaine Sloan; and four brothers, Ray Brinker, Paul Brinker, Jay Brinker and Carl Brinker. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Deborah Jacobson of Clarion officiating. Interment will be in the Church Hill Cemetery in Sligo. Source: The Derrick - Oil City, PA - Wednesday, November 9, 2005

THOMPSON, LOTTIE M. — 1877-1877

THOMPSON, PAUL R. -- Paul R. Thompson, 87, of 11575 East Main Road, North East, died at his home Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1996. He was born in Sligo, Clarion County, Dec. 6, 1908, son of the late Benjamin and Eva Rowe Thompson. A self-employed building contractor in the North East area since 1947, Mr. Thompson built many new houses in the 1950s and '60s. In recent years he did home repairs and remodeling, retiring in 1989. Mr. Thompson attended the Kearsarge and Pine Avenue Churches of God for several years and was well read in theology. He enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and going on scenic railroad excursions. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Weaver Thompson, in 1982; by a daughter, Mildred "Mitzi" Fuchs; a brother, Theodore Thompson; and a nephew and a niece. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David (Wanda "Becky") Miller of North East, with whom he lived; a sister, Gladys Myers of Sligo; two grandsons, Barry Miller of Lawrence Park Township and Thomas Fuchs of Memphis, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Wendy Miller of North East and Mrs. Joseph (Dawn) Finley of Millcreek Township; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 S. Lake St., North East, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and may attend a funeral service there Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Floyd Swonger will officiate. Burial will be at North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the North East Community Nurses Association, 2 Gibson St., North East, Pa. 16428. Erie Times-News (PA) - February 7, 1996 via Thelma Kifer.

THOMPSON, PAULINE JUNIE (HENRY) — Pauline J. Thompson, 85, of Miola Road, Lucinda, died Monday, Oct 20, 2003, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born April 4, 1918, in Scotch Hill, she was the daughter of Warren and Sarah Nulph Henry. Mrs. Thompson was employed at MacBeths Cabins in Cook Forest for more than 30 years. She was the previous owner of Henry's General Store on the Miola Road. She was a longtime member of the Helen Furnace united Methodist Church. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, needlepoint, church activities and serving on the school board. She hosted many students who attended Clarion University and cared for the elderly. Mrs. Thompson was married Jan. 14, 1936, to Frank E. Thompson, who died Feb. 2, 1951. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by two brothers, Blair and Arthur Henry; and two sisters, Geraldine Henry and Leona Lucas. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Poole of Knox, officiating. Interment will follow in the Scotch Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. via Thelma Kifer.

THORNHILL, GLADYS (LINAMEN) — Gladys Thornhill, 78, of Callensburg, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, 2004, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. Born Nov. 19, 1925, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of William and Myrtle Barger Linamen. Mrs. Thornhill had worked for several years as a volunteer at the Clarview Nursing facility. She was a member of the Parkhill Church of God in West Freedom and the Women's Group of the church. She was the organist at the Callensburg Church of God for a number of years. Mrs. Thornhill was a homemaker. She first was married June 9, 1945, to Dale McKinney, who died Jan. 24, 1989. She then was married July 7, 2001, to Frank Thornhill, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter and her husband, Linda and David Jentgens of Natrona Heights; one son and his wife, Robert and Jodie McKinney of Venus, Texas; a stepdaughter and husband, Vickie and Greg Davis of Medina, Ohio; two stepsons and their wives, Frank and Cathy Thornhill of Diamond, Ohio, and David Lee and Gwen Thornhill of Murraysville; five grandchildren, Brian Conner of Fort Wayne, Ind., Robert McKinney, Cheri McKinney and Valerie Torgerson, all of Venus, Texas, and Tracy Cohlhepp and husband, Gary, of Shippenville; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Cody, Amanda and husband, Robert, and Kenny, all of Venus, and Taylor of Shippenville; and six stepgrandchildren. She also is survived by four sisters, Hazel Anderson of Lakewood, N.Y., Helen Verleni of Jamestown, N.Y., Charlotte Courson of Busti, N.Y., and Willa Faye Short of Jamestown, N.Y. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom Linamen, Burdell Linamen, Meade Linamen and Clarence "Dick" Linamen; and five sisters, Myrna Whitmore, Myra Forsberg, Marian France, Lucille Paddock and an infant, Ruth Linamen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Parkhill Church of God in West Freedom. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the pastor, the Rev. Lonnie Wolford, officiating. Interment will be in Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Knox. Source: Derrick.

TIMBLIN, WILLIAM H. — William H. Timblin, 71, of Foxburg, died at 2:16 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 28, 1935, in Fairview, he was the son of the late Mark W. and Marie Ace Timblin. He was Protestant by faith. Mr. Timblin worked for Witco Chemical Co. at Petrolia for many years. He then was employed at various coal companies, with the last being with the former AHRS Coal Co. in Bruin. He enjoyed yard work and gardening, playing cards, and spending time with his favorite dog, Candi. He is survived by his wife, Caroll Slack Timblin, whom he married Dec. 22, 1956; one daughter, Laura Lee Timblin and fiancé, Michael Ritchey, both of Franklin; five sisters, Mrs. Gary (Shirley May) Young of Hilliards, Mrs. William (Betty Jane) Page of Foxburg, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) King of St. Petersburg, Mrs. James (Edna) LeVier of Parker and Mrs. Thomas (Joanne) Eiler of Bruin; one brother, Richard “Dick”) Timblin of the Chicora area; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Mark Timblin Jr. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Foxburg United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Foxburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Foxburg Free Library, P.O. Box 304, Foxburg, 16036. Derrick 6/14/2007

TONKS, LaVON “BONNIE” (ELLENBERGER) — LaVon “Bonnie” Tonks, 92, formerly of Foxburg, died at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo. Prior to moving to Clarview she had resided at Emlenton’s Laural Manor for several years. Born Sept. 12, 1910, in Foxburg, she was the daughter of James Lee and Bessie Louella Ellenberger. She was a graduate of Parker High School. In her early years, Mrs. Tonks attended the Foxburg United Methodist Church. She was married in Clarion April 18, 1931, to James M. Tonks, who died April 5, 2003. Mrs. Tonks and her husband raised beagle show dogs. They also were employed in the pro shop at St. Jude Country Club in Chicora. She also worked in the high school cafeteria in the Karns City Area School District. Mrs. Tonks was a homemaker and enjoyed making afghans and cooking. She was a Protestant. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Vera Ellenberger of Troy, Pa. Mrs. Tonks was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Ellenberger, who was killed during World War II, and a sister, Ruby Kuzniers. Private funeral services were officiated by the Rev. Edward S. Lowrey, vicar of the Memorial Church of Our Father, Episcopal, in Foxburg. Interment was at the Foxburg Cemetery. The Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, was in charge of the arrangements.

TORRANCE, HITCHMAN — husband of Martha Jane Laughlin.

TORRANCE, JAMES L.

TORRANCE, MARY ELLEN

TORRANCE, SAMUEL V.

TOSH, MAUDE C. — Maude Tosh of Emlenton Dies at Age 86— CLINTONVILLE - Miss Maude C. Tosh, 86, of Emlenton RD2 died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday in Grandview Convalescent Home where she had been a resident for the past 11 days. Born in Reidsburg, Clarion County on December 3, 1883, she was the daughter of Joseph A. and Agnes Neiss Tosh. Miss Tosh was a member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Grace Campbell of Emlenton RD2 and a number of nieces and nephews. One sister and one brother preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Theodore W. Kuhns Funeral Home in Clintonville where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. E.W. McKee, retired pastor will officiate. Interment will be in Sligo Cemetery. The Derrick, Monday, June 1, 1970.

TRAYER, MARY EDNA (BUZZARD) — Mrs. Trayer, Former Sligo Woman, Dies - SLIGO - Mrs. Mary Edna Trayer, 56, of Ambridge, former Sligo resident and wife of Dale Trayer, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday in her home. Mrs. Trayer was born June 6, 1908, at Mayport, Clarion County, a daughter of John and Minerva Nulph Buzzard. She was married to Mr. Trayer August 12, 1927. Surviving in addition to her husband, are a son, Delbert of Rimersburg; three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Louella) Wilson of Warren, Mrs. Dean (Rosetta) Fair of Chicora and Mrs. Thomas (Delores) Fair of New Bedford; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Pearl) McClung of Ambridge; a half-sister, Sue Thomas of Clarion, a half-brother, Clyde Yoder of Bear Lake, and 11 grandchildren. Removal was made to the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, where friends may call. - Derrick 12/30/1964.

TROUP, THOMAS ALBERT — Thomas Troup, 82, Succumbs -- Sligo - Thomas Albert Troup, 82, died at Sligo RD1 at 8 a.m. Monday. He was born July 20, 1886, at Oak Ridge, a son of Daniel and Maronda Young Troup. He had lived a number of years in Huey and was a retired coal miner. Mr. Troup was married to Kathryn Davis, who preceded him in death in 1957. The only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hawk Funeral Home, Sligo, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the funeral home with Rev. Carl Aites, pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy at Huey, officiating. Interment will be in the Sligo Cemetery. Source: 6/3/1969 Derrick

TURNEY, ANNA BLANCHE (HODIL) — Mrs. Anna Blanche Turney, wife of John M. Turney of Sligo, died at the family home Friday. Funeral service in her memory will be conducted from the family home at 2:30 pm Monday, with interment following in Sligo cemetery. The Oil City Derrick, Saturday Morning, Jan 16, 1932.

TURNEY, DANIEL

TURNEY, J. M. — J.M. Turney, a prominent citizen of Piney township, died at his residence near Sligo last Friday. A few days previous to his death he had hurt himself while helping a cow that had fallen on the ice, but no serious effects had been anticipated. Mr. Turney was about 67 years of age and had acquired considerable of this worlds goods. He had a family of two sons and two daughters, all married. Politically he had always acted with the Democrats, but never sought office. His funeral will occur tomorrow at Sligo. Clarion Jacksonian, 3/2/1896.

J.M. Tourney [sic] who lived near Sligo, in Piney township died at his late residence on Friday, Feb. 28th. Mr. Turney was one of the old residents of this county. A man highly respected for honesty and integrity, loved by those near him and esteemed by everybody. Though prominent as a citizen, yet he never aspired to any political honor yet his influence was felt. He was 67 years of age and leaves two sons and two daughters. The funeral took place Monday of this week, at Sligo. — Republican Gazette, 3/5/1896

TURNEY, J.M. (1840-1877)

TURNEY, JACOB STECK, SR.

TURNEY, JOHN C. — On last Friday night, John C. Turney, a well known and prominent farmer of this county, died of neuralgia of the heart, at his residence in Piney township. He had been in his usual health up until the day previous, when, about two o'clock in the afternoon, he came from the barn to his house, stating that he was suffering great pain. He continued to grow worse until Friday night, when death ended his suffering. Mr. Turney was aged 68 years, 9 months and 16 days. He held various positions of trust, was noted for his integrity, enjoyed the highest confidence and esteem of his neighbors, and possessing most excellent judgment, his counsel and advice were frequently sought by acquaintances. For many years he supplied several citizens of this place with country produce, and his form was a familiar figure on the streets of Clarion. The funeral of the deceased took place from his late residence in Piney on Tuesday, Rev. J.M. McCurdy, D.D., preaching a very eloquent and forcible sermon from these Scriptural words, to which the deceased gave utterance shortly before his death and on which he evidently pinned his faith, being the first verse of the 23rd Psalm, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Dr. McCurdy said that Mr. Turney was a model man, that he despised meanness, and that the words of Pope - "An honest man is the noblest work of God" - were applicable to the deceased. All that was mortal of John C. Turney was followed to his last resting place - the Lutheran cemetery at Churchville - by a large concourse of people. The deceased leaves surviving him a widow, Mrs. N.J. Turney, and four children, namely, James P. Turney, of Chicago; Mrs. Ida Colwell of Parker's Landing, and John M. Turney, and Miss Mary E. Turney, both of Piney township, besides two sisters, Mrs. C.N. Henry and Mrs. Eliza Pontious, both of Kittanning. The deceased was the last survivor of six brothers, one of whom, J.S. Turney was Sheriff of Clarion county in 1855-6-7. — Clarion Democrat 3/5/1896 — note: Sheriff Turney’s name was Jacob Steck Turney.

TURNEY, JOHN M. — SLIGO NEWS -- John M. Turney died Sunday morning at 9:25 o’clock at his home on Madison st. Mr. Turney was a son of John C. and Nancy Jane Turney, born in Porter township April 5, 1860, being 72 years old at the time of his death. Mr. Turney married Annie Blanche Hodel, September 23, 1885, who preceded him in death January 15,1932, and lived all his life in this community __ a number of years on the Turney farm just outside of town and the past 27 years in town being an assistant in the Jacob Hodel store. The lone survivor of his immediate family is his sister, Mrs. *** [Kate, wife of Harry] Craig of Sligo. He is also survived by a niece, Miss Bernadette Turney of Chicago, Ill., and two nephews, Turney E. Colwell, and L. R. Colwell of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for a number of years and a member of the Masonic lodge, Fox S. M. N. 277 of Clarion. Funeral services were held from his late home on Madison st. Tuesday at 2:30 pm conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. T. Howarth. Interment followed in Sligo cemetery. The Oil City (Pa) Derrick, Tuesday Morning, Aug 23, 1932. Pg 4

TURNEY, RACHEL (WILKINS)

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