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| 1101 | Obituary from the Democratic Watchman & Centre Democrat, Bellefonte -- 12/24/1936 - Mrs. Eliza PLETCHER, Howard's oldest resident died at her home at 9 o'clock Wednesday night, of last week following a week's illness caused by pleurisy and a heart ailment. She was 84 years, 11 months and 8 days old at the time of her death. Mrs. PLETCHER was born one mile east of Howard January 8, 1852 a daughter of George and Elizabeth WELLS MEASE, both now deceased, and when a young girl moved with her family to Milesburg on a canal boat. She was married, January 16, 1872 to H. Shuman PLETCHER, who died in 1927. She had been an active member of the Howard Methodist church for 72 years. She leaves the following children: Mrs. Emma CASEMAN, Sullivan County; Miss Alice PLETCHER and George PLETCHER both of Philadelphia; Eugene of New York. | Meese, Eliza Lydia (I2936)
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| 1102 | Obituary says one daughter who died at age seven. | Letteer, Florence G (I12548)
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| 1103 | Obituary: JOAO CORREIA FONTES, 100, of 2446 Highland Ave., a former employee at Berkshire Hathaway Mills, died yesterday at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of the late Maria Gloria (Rego Coelho) Fontes. Born in Lagoa, the Azores, a son of the late Francisco and Estrella (Rocha) Fontes, he came to this country at age 21. Mr. Fontes was a communicant of Our Lady of Health Church. He leaves two sons, John Fontes of Uba City, Calif., and Manuel Fontes of Fall River; a daughter, Gloria Proulx of Fall River; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Manuel and Antone Fontes, Mary Costa, Mary Morris and Mary Anjos. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from A.F. Almeida & Son Funeral Home, 1309 Globe St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in Our Lady of Health Church, Cambridge Street. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. | Fontes, Joao Correia (I4906)
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| 1104 | Obituary; From “Ottumwa Courier,” Thursday, February 28, 1929: Mrs. Carrie Bunnell, 58 years old, died at 1:25 a.m. today at her home, 815 East Finley avenue. She is survived by her husband, S.U. Bunnell, and the following children: Mrs. Leland Nason of Eldon, Mrs. E.J. Shaffer of Ottumwa, Arthur Channell of Ottumwa and Orval [sic] Channell of Des Moines. The body was taken to the Roscoe mortuary to await the completion of funeral arrangements. “BUNNELL SERVICE,” From “Ottumwa Courier,” Friday, March 1, 1929: Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Bunnell, who died early Thursday morning, will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the Roscoe mortuary. The services will be in charge of the Rev. A.D. McClure and interment will be made in Shaul cemetery. | Hull, Caroline (I11178)
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| 1105 | Of Arlington, VA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 25, 2013. Loving wife of the late Boyd F. Harlan; loving mother of Mary Albert and Beth Walseman; grandmother of Wendy Nelson (Eric), Carrie Villar (Daniel), Kathryn and Rebecca Walseman; and great-grandmother of Ian and Rosemary Nelson and Xavier Villar. She is also survived by her sister, Lois A. Belitsa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Walker Chapel United Methodist Church, 4102 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207, on Wednesday, October 30, from 12 to 1 p.m., with services to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at National Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Appalachian Project, 6550 South KY Route 321, P.O. Box 459, Hagerhill, KY 41222, www.christianapp.org, or Farm Sanctuary, P.O. Box 150, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891, www.farmsanctuary.org | Allison, Mabel Jane (I2676)
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| 1106 | Of Burke, VA passed away on December 20, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Wallace; daughter, Kristin; son, Tim; and step-sons, Jim, Doug and Steve and nine grandchildren. Christie retired from the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC in 2004. There will be a gathering at their home for family and friends on Sunday, December 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Final burial will be held in Howard, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ALS Association. | Wallace, Christie William (I9408)
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| 1107 | Ohio Death Index 1858-1969, Update death certificate #30162 volume 17259 never married | Hirlinger, William Samuel (I96)
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| 1108 | Oldest of 3 children. | Werkheiser, Elizabeth (I1827)
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| 1109 | Oldest of six children. Began studying medicine in 1877 and graduated from the University of New York on Mar 13, 1883. | Bonham, Dr Edgar Fletcher (I190)
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| 1110 | Olive J. Houdeshell, 88, of Marsh Creek, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Susque-View Nursing Home in Lock Haven. She was born on July 14, 1921 in Howard Twp., the daughter of the late Jesse and Annie Baldwin Lucas. She married George Houdeshell on November 19, 1938. George preceded her in death on March 4, 1988. Olive was a homemaker and worked at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte for a number of years. She was a member of the pleasant Valley United Methodist Church where she was a past Treasurer. Olive was also a member of the Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering and spending time at the Grange Fair. Surviving are two daughters; Janice L. and husband Richard Thompson of Howard and Carol A. and husband Melvin Coakley of Beech Creek. A half sister; Sarah McCloskey of Buffalo, N.Y.; a half brother; Ardell Etters of Blanchard, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, six brothers and her step-father, William Etters. The funeral will be Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard with the Pastor Doug Mellott officiatiing. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Gap Valley United Methodist Church, in care of Kader-Neff Funeral Home, PO Box 108 Howard, Pa. 16842 Service Details Saturday, February 20th, 2010, 10:30am, Kader-Neff Funeral Home Interment Details Fairview Cemetery | Lucas, Olive J (I13335)
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| 1111 | On the Ship Phillip. | Bonham, George (I4785)
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| 1112 | On Thursday, March 1, 2012, Barbara A. Lomison, 78, joined her husband of 57 years and together they are now singing in the Heavenly Choir. She was born August 19, 1933, in Lock Haven the daughter of the late Daniel and Gladys Seymour Reeder. While in high school Barb was a standout athlete and cheerleader. This is when she caught the eye and captured the heart of a young Kelsey Lomison. They were married on June 5, 1954 in the Orviston Bible Church and together they raised their family. Family was most important to the couple and they extended that love to the community in many ways. One of Barb's many achievements was cofounding the Lock Haven First Ward picnic, an annual event that still continues. She was an active member of the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church and a former member of the Orviston Bible Church. Barb loved the Bible and sharing God's word with others. If she were here she would say "Smile God loves you and so do we. John 3:16." She is survived by two sons, Wesley A. (Missy), of Orviston, and David W., of Milesburg; four grandchildren, Wesley Jr., Leslie D., both of Blanchard, David Jr. (Jessica), of Karthaus, and Breanna Wolfe (Joshua) of Centre Hall; one step-grandaughter, Leslie Scott (Chris) of Mill Hall, five great-grandchildren, Kaleb Lomison, Kamdyn Lomison, Sadie Wolfe, Dawson Lomison and Jack Wolfe, and one step-great-grandson, Brayden Scott. She is also survived by her loving brother Daniel Reeder (Rose), of Swissdale and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kelsey E. Lomison on Feb. 6, 2012; two sisters, Doris Yoxheimer, and Eleanor Swartz, and one brother Richard Reeder. Funeral services will be Monday, March 5, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church with Pastor Alan Eckenroad and the Rev. Karl Steele officiating. Burial will be in Schenck's Cemetery, Howard. Friends will be received at the church on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, or the Orviston Bible Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High Street, Flemington. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com. Lock Haven Express | Reeder, Barbara Ann (I8532)
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| 1113 | On Thursday, March 1, 2012, Barbara A. Lomison, 78, joined her husband of 57 years and together they are now singing in the Heavenly Choir. She was born August 19, 1933, in Lock Haven the daughter of the late Daniel and Gladys Seymour Reeder. While in high school Barb was a standout athlete and cheerleader. This is when she caught the eye and captured the heart of a young Kelsey Lomison. They were married on June 5, 1954 in the Orviston Bible Church and together they raised their family. Family was most important to the couple and they extended that love to the community in many ways. One of Barb's many achievements was cofounding the Lock Haven First Ward picnic, an annual event that still continues. She was an active member of the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church and a former member of the Orviston Bible Church. Barb loved the Bible and sharing God's word with others. If she were here she would say "Smile God loves you and so do we. John 3:16." She is survived by two sons, Wesley A. (Missy), of Orviston, and David W., of Milesburg; four grandchildren, Wesley Jr., Leslie D., both of Blanchard, David Jr. (Jessica), of Karthaus, and Breanna Wolfe (Joshua) of Centre Hall; one step-grandaughter, Leslie Scott (Chris) of Mill Hall, five great-grandchildren, Kaleb Lomison, Kamdyn Lomison, Sadie Wolfe, Dawson Lomison and Jack Wolfe, and one step-great-grandson, Brayden Scott. She is also survived by her loving brother Daniel Reeder (Rose), of Swissdale and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Kelsey E. Lomison on Feb. 6, 2012; two sisters, Doris Yoxheimer, and Eleanor Swartz, and one brother Richard Reeder. Funeral services will be Monday, March 5, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church with Pastor Alan Eckenroad and the Rev. Karl Steele officiating. Burial will be in Schenck's Cemetery, Howard. Friends will be received at the church on Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, or the Orviston Bible Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High Street, Flemington. On line condolences may be made by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com. Lock Haven Express | Reeder, Barbara Ann (I8532)
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| 1114 | On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, of Edgewood. ... Friends received 2-4 and 6-8pm Friday only at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. A Service will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, Penn Hills on Saturday at 10am. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions in Jim's memory to the Alzheimer's Association , One Station Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center. | Pletcher, James Freeman PhD (I7722)
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| 1115 | One child. | Family: Humes, Hamilton / Schenck, Lavina (F908)
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| 1116 | One of 13 children of Michael Daniel Bowers and Angeline McKinney, husband of Martha Adele Pletcher Bowers to whom he was married for 56 years. He and Martha were married in Cumberland, Maryland in December of 1916. He was the father of Catherine Hand, Robert William Bowers, Joel Philip Bowers, Betty Nail Hirsch, Michael Grant Bowers and Jane Bricker. He was a brakeman and conductor on the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and lived in Bellwood, Pennsylvania at 609 North Tenth Street which had been his wife's childhood home. Survived by 31 grandchildren. His son, Robert, was killed on North Tuckahoe Street in Bellwood in a traffic accident that Joel witnessed. Joel was returning home from work and seven year old Robert had run to join him. | Bowers, Joel (I7929)
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| 1117 | One of the two daughters was named Marian and was born in 1910. According to 1910 census, both parents were born in Ireland. | Burke, Emma Ellen (I5306)
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| 1118 | Only person killed in an accident on the Snow Shoe Railroad on 11 Jun 1878 | Holt, William (I10)
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| 1119 | Operated an earth mover in building the Foster Sayers dam /dike system around Howard in 1967-1968. | Bonham, James Ernest (I300)
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| 1120 | Originally at Sand Hill. Probably moved as part of Sayers Dam project. | Neff, Benjamin Franklin (I1627)
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| 1121 | Orvis S. "Skip" Kustanbauter, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011, at The Masonic Village, at Elizabethtown, at the age of 84. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen Confer Kustanbauter. He was born September 13, 1926, the son of the late Edgar G., and Emaline J. Kustanbauter, in Bellefonte. Skip served in the U.S. Navy, from 1944 to 1946. He is a graduate from Penn State and retired from AMP, Inc., in 1986. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, taught Sunday School, served as lay leader and was a member of the choir. Following retirement, he sang with The Sentimentalists. He was a lifetime member of William S. Snyder Lodge #756, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Harrisburg Forest #43, Yellow Breeches Anglers & Conservation Assn., Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers, Pa. Fish and Game Commission, a member of the Nittany Lion Club, the American Legion and VFW and was a Lend-A-Hand volunteer, traveling to N.C. and Ia., for flood cleanup. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Anita Littlewolf of Sedalia, Co., and Susan Henderson of New Cumberland; two grandchildren, Matthew and Katelyn Schreffler of Mechanicsburg; two sisters, Sara Hoy of Howard, Pa., and Nancy Krape of Zion, Pa.; He is preceded in death by four siblings; Charles, Edgar, Jr., and Thomas Kustanbauter and Margaret Jamison. Visitation will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 4700 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, Pa., 17109, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial with Military Honors, will be at 2:00 p.m., at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorial Contributions may be made to his church or to the Masonic Village Hospice, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022. Arrangements are by the Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Linglestown. Published in Patriot-News on July 17, 2011 | Kustanbauter, Orvis Sholl (I9608)
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| 1122 | Ottumwa Courier November 11, 1946 Rights Held Today For Mr. Hirlinger Funeral services were held today for Clayton C. Hirlinger, 230 E. William St., who died Monday at the St. Joseph Hospital. The Rev. Bruce V. Matthews of The Davis Street Christian Church was in charge of the rights in the Johnson funeral Chapel at 3:30 PM with burial in Shaul cemetery. Masonic services were held at the grave and fellow Masons were pallbearers. Mr. Hirlinger was a prominent in Mason circles and was a railroader all of his life. Death comes to C. C. Hirlinger, 57 Clayton Christian Hirlinger, 57, 320 E. William St., died Monday at 5:30 PM at the St. Joseph Hospital. He was born June 19, 1889, at Fairmont Springs, Pennsylvania, and was the son of Andreas and Elizabeth Hirlinger. He spent the greater part of his life as a railroad brakeman and conductor, starting as a brakeman on the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad at Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. He spent several years with the Chicago & Alton railroad at Bloomington, Illinois, as a brakeman and conductor later going to the Wabash Railroad at Moberly, Missouri, where he spent several years in the train service and eight years as an automobile dealer. He later returned to train service on the Chesapeake & Ohio at Russell, Kentucky. In 1930 he began working for the C.B. & Q. railroad in Ottumwa where he was later crippled in an accident at Albia. Suffering the loss of his left leg. After the accident he started a coal business in Ottumwa. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 16, Ottumwa, Tancred Commandry No. 25 in Moberly, Missouri, Moberly chapter No. 79, Moberly Consistory of Western, Missouri No. 2, and the Ararat Temple of Kansas City Shrine, also of the order of Railway Conductors and of the Methodist Church and Fairview, Pennsylvania. He was married to Bernice Stansberry, May 4, 1914. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Karl and Clyde Hirlinger of Ottumwa; one granddaughter, Kay Hirlinger of Ottumwa; four sisters Mrs. Ada Thompson of Redlion, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Chrissie Pennington of Benton, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Nellie Carpenter. | Hirlinger, Clayton Christian (I384)
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| 1123 | Ottumwa Courier: "(picture) "HIRLINGER-BUNNELL WEDDING FEBRUARY 1, 1941 Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Bunnell of 119 North Ransom Street announce the marriage of their daughter, Irene, and Karl A. Hirlinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Hirlinger, 320 East Williams Street, on Saturday, February 1. The marriage took place at a home service, the Rev. E.L. Frost officiating. The bride, who was attended by Mrs. Russell Reeve, wore a dress fashioned of shadow aqua crepe and a corsage of pink roses. C.D. Spates of Fairfield served Mr. Hirlinger as best man. Mr. Hirlinger, sho has attended Parsons College the last two and one-half years, will leave for the west coast February 10 to enter an aircraft school. His bride will join him in the early spring." | Family: Hirlinger, Lt Col Karl Andreas / Bunnell, Irene May (F12)
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| 1124 | Overturf, Joyce Joyce M. Overturf, 75, aka Herlinger was born in Texas County, Oklahoma on April 17, 1935, and passed away on September 6, 2010. She is one of seven children, survived by one sister Phyllis Lawellin, Phoenix, and 4 children, Vicki Tahlequah, OK, Chris A. Hirlinger, CA, Cheryl Sword, AZ, Roxanne Rogers, AZ. Grandchildren Kristy, Robby, Gunner, Chelsea, Charley and Michael, Great grandchildren Rainey and one on the way Brady James. She came to Phoenix in 1953 and retired from Delavan after working for them for 13 years. Funeral service will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix, on Monday, September 13, 2010, 10:00 A.M. -12:00 noon, followed by a burial at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Please visit www.shadowmountainmortuary to leave a tribute for the family. | Hall, Joyce Marie (I312)
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| 1125 | p 15. | Hirlinger, Iva Inez (I268)
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| 1126 | p3. | Barto, Elmer Theodore (I6793)
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| 1127 | p4. | Confer, Mabel Carrie (I7806)
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| 1128 | Page 6. | Heverly, Reuben Guy (I2894)
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| 1129 | Pall Bearer at Mary Ellen's funeral. | Wallace, Nancy Dawn (I9409)
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| 1130 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I4556)
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| 1131 | Palmer School of Chiropractic 1926 or 1927. | Lentz, Dr Hugh Herbert (I57)
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| 1132 | Parents both born in Germany. | Hirlinger, James (I5418)
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| 1133 | Parents both born in Prussia. | Heverly, Wesley (I3765)
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| 1134 | Parents both born in Prussia. | Kunes, Sarah Jane (I3766)
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| 1135 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I13621)
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| 1136 | Parents were both natives of Connecticut (History of Luzerne County, p 728) | Arnold, Priscilla (I1811)
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| 1137 | Parents: Francis & Feronica Sponsors: John Schweitzer; Catherine Butz | Herlinger, John (I4105)
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| 1138 | Pasquale "Pat" Ferrante, 87, of Hanson, passed away on February 18, 2018. Born on April 30, 1930 in Miranda, Italy, he was the son of late Domenico and Madelena (Narducci) Ferrante. Pasquale loved gardening, enjoyed Italian music, and was a hard worker. Most of all, Pasquale adored his family. Pasquale was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Pizzi) Ferrante. Loving father of Dominic and his wife Darlene of Carver, Angela Lawson of Plympton, and her late husband Charles Lawson. Dear brother of Maria, Filomena, Guiseppe, Angelina, Gaetano, and Antonio, all of Miranda, Italy. Devoted grandfather of Dominic Jr., Charles Jr., Dana, Jonathan, Deanna, and Dennis. Pasquale leaves an extended family in Italy, who was very dear to his heart. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan St. Cor. Rte. 14 and 58, Hanson, on Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St., Halifax on Thursday at 9 a.m. Burial to follow in Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pasquale's memory can be made to the Parkinson's Assoc., 72 E Concord St., Boston, MA 02118. | Ferrante, Pasquale (I1394)
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| 1139 | Patricia "Pat" L. McMurtrie September 3, 1937 - October 5, 2021 Bellefonte, Pennsylvania - Patricia "Pat" L. (King) McMurtrie, 84, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Born on September 3, 1937, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Evelyn A. (Corman) King. On May 27, 1955, she married her beloved husband, Gilbert "Gib" McMurtrie, who preceded her in death on December 24, 2008, after sharing over 53 years of marriage together. Pat was a graduate of Bellefonte High School. She worked many years at Wolf Furniture and retired as a teller from M&T Bank. She is survived by her two daughters, Tammy Leathers (Mark) of State College, and Jennifer James (Dave) of Pleasant Gap; three grandsons, Todd Leathers (Kristin) of Morris Plains, New Jersey, Tyler James (Jess) of Bellefonte, and Bryant James of Philadelphia; and three great grandchildren, Blake Rose Leathers, Jackson Gib James, and Vivian Arabella James. Also surviving is a brother, Ronald King of Bellefonte. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Shultz. Pat was a member of the Greater Buffalo Run Valley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in flower gardens, bowling, and especially enjoyed spending time with her friends at the YMCA and her Red Hat friends. More than anything else, family was the most important aspect of Pat's life. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She cherished the many memories that were made over the years with them – cooking for her family on Sundays, being their #1 cheerleader at their sporting events, the many family trips that were taken, and she would always look forward to the annual trip to the cottage in Ocean City, New Jersey. In honor of Pat's wishes, there will be no viewing, but a private memorial service held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pat's memory to the Bellefonte YMCA Senior Activities, by mailing checks payable to "Bellefonte YMCA" with "Senior Programming – In Memory of Pat McMurtrie" on the memo line, to 125 W. High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, or Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Road, State College, PA 16801, noting "In memory of Pat McMurtrie" on the memo line. | King, Patricia L (I13177)
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| 1140 | Patricia Yearick Hall of Howard, passed away on September 10, 2013 surrounded by her family at Centre Crest Nursing Home in Bellefonte where she had been a resident for the past 7 years. Her husband Gerald (Gerry) took care of her at home for 3 years prior to her admission. She was born on May 28, 1929 in her grandparent's home in Mt. Eagle. She was the only child of the late John King Yearick and Dorothy Glenn Yearick of Howard. She spend her youth in Howard and graduated from Howard High School in 1947. After high school she went to live with her aunt in NYC and attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School graduating in 1949. After graduation she came back to Howard and worked at Penn State University as a secretary. She then joined the Navy and was stationed in Atlantic City, NJ and Jacksonville, Fla. She was an aviation store keeper. While stationed in Jacksonville she met her husband Gerard T. of Queens, NY, who was also in the Navy. After being discharged from the Navy, she moved back to Howard and raised her oldest daughter till moving to Queens, NY. While living in New York she was very involved with her daughter's elementary school and her youngest daughter's nursery school. The whole family moved back to Howard, Pa. and she went to work at Bald Eagle Area High School where she worked as a secretary to the Superintendent of Schools. She then worked at the Howard Elementary School as the Librarian next, she went to work as the dispatcher at the PA State Police Barracks in Milesburg where she worked until her she retired. After retiring she spend lots of time with both of her daughter's various homes. She had a love of gardening, drawing, and painting, playing the piano, working on the family's genealogy, traveling, with one time going across the United States in a jeep with her youngest daughter to visit her oldest daughter in California. She also enjoyed the beach, yard sales, and Democratic functions. She also served as the secretary to the Centre County Democratic Party. In her spare time she played the piano and organ for the singing group "The Nine Notes". She was also a Sunday school teacher and choir director at the United Church of Christ in Howard. She also spent time being a Girl Scout Leader in Bellefonte and Howard. Patricia is survived by her husband Gerald T. of Howard, daughters Dorothy T. and her husband Lloyd A. Walker of Milesburg, and Gwendolyn H. and husband Don Holderman of Bellefonte, and only grandchild and the pride of her life, Emma Holderman from Bellefonte. There will be a service at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main Street, Howard on September 10, 2013 at noon with a celebration of life get together at her daughter's Dorothy's house in Milesburg after the service. | Yearick, Patricia A (I8372)
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| 1141 | Paul A. Coder, 76, of Snydertown died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, at Lock Haven Hospital, where he had been a patient since Sept. 14. Born Aug. 12, 1925, in Howard Township, he was a son of the late Albert B. and Nancy A. Schenck Coder. On June 3, 1944, in Winchester, Va., he married Anna Elizabeth Amelia Rockey, who died May 22, 2000.He attended Hublersburg High School. He entered the Army on July 3, 1944, serving as a private first class and performing as a rifleman in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Battle Star and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. He helped his father farm and later, with his wife, operated a dairy farm for more than 20 years. He was also employed at the Dye Works and Drake Chemical in Lock Haven and Neese Chemical in State College. In February 1997, he retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission after 46 years of service as deputy game protector and hunter and trapper education instructor. He was a member of Lock Haven Assembly of God Church, the National Rifle Association and the Fraternal Order of Police, Bald Eagle Lodge 51. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and baseball. He is survived by two daughters, Connie A. Brininger of Nittany and Judy J. Coder of Mill Hall; two sons, Paul A. Jr. of Milesburg and Jay A. of Snydertown; five sisters, May L. Pletcher of Howard, Rebecca J. Metz of Conshohocken, Rachael E. Yarnell of Pleasant Gap, Nancy Jeannette Klein of Beloit, Wis., and Mary E. Pallo of Lewistown; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A sister preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lock Haven Assembly of God, 320 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall, with the Rev. Wayne H. Hixon officiating. Burial will be in Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Lock Haven Assembly of God, in care of the Rev. Wayne H. Hixon, 127 Irwin St., Lock Haven, PA 17745; or to the American Heart Association. | Coder, Paul A (I6606)
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| 1142 | Paul Daniel Thompson, 86, formerly of Howard, entered into rest at 10:25 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2014, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg. He was a resident of Riverview Manor, Lewisburg, since April. He was born June 4, 1928, in Howard, a son of the late Charles Roy and Catherine (Holt) Thompson. In June 1953, he married the former Mary Louella Orr, who survives. Paul honorably served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Thompson Excavation, Howard. Earlier in life, he worked at Cerro Metal Products, Bellefonte. Paul was a member of the Howard V.F.W. Post 8269, the Beech Creek American Legion Post 623, and the Wildcat Hunting Club. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, watching the Philadelphia Phillies, and Penn State Nittany Lions football. Surviving in addition to his wife of 51 years, are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry and Carol Thompson, of Shepherd, Mont., Steven and Barb Thompson. of Corning,N.Y., Wayne Thompson and (companion) Jane, of Huntingdon, and Karl and Angie Thompson, of Huntingdon; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Douglas MacLean, of Centre Valley, Judy and Tom Ebeling, of Philipsburg, and Amy Ferguson, of Mifflinburg; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Earl Thompson, and Arlin and Sharon Thompson, all of Howard; one sister, Florence McClure, of Milesburg; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Sheldon Thompson, Martha Rosamilia, Leonard Thompson, Lola Thompson, Gladys McKivison, Lee Thompson, and Dean Thompson. Funeral arrangements will be conducted privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the Riverwoods Benevolent Fund, 270 Ridgecrest Circle, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg. [CDT 29 Oct 2014] | Thompson, Paul Daniel (I7602)
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| 1143 | Paul E. Penrod New Lexington, Ohio - Paul E. Penrod, 76, of New Lexington, Ohio died at 2:55pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at his home. Born September 17, 1942 in New Lexington, Ohio to the late Arthur G., Sr. and Esther P. Dusenberry Penrod. Paul was a heavy equipment operator for the Perry County Engineers Office for 17 years. Survived by two sisters, Barbara Bolden and Karen (Jack) Hinkle; special nephew, Mike Penrod and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Donna Lou Neff Penrod and a brother, Arthur G. Penrod, Jr. At his request, no calling hours will be held; graveside funeral service and burial will be held at 1:00pm today (Friday, July 26, 2019) with Chaplin Nathan Nordine officiating at New Lexington Cemetery, 440 Swigart Street, New Lexington, Ohio. Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill Street, New Lexington, Ohio in charge of arrangements. Obituary and online register book at www.robertsfuneralhomenewlex.com | Penrod, Paul E (I11326)
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| 1144 | Paul E. Penrod, 80, of Six Mile Turn, died at 1:05 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2015 at Genesis Care and Rehab of New Lexington. Born one of 10 children on May 10, 1934 to the late Eric and Annice (Wolfe) Penrod. Paul was a lifetime resident of Six Mile Turn; retired employee of Newark Air Force base; member of the Moxahala United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Post 188 out of New Lexington. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, and loved traveling to Colorado with family and friends. He especially enjoyed going hunting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed airplanes and attending airshows, he also with his brother James built and flew a homemade glider on the family farm. Survived by son, Greg (Cindy) Penrod of Crooksville, Ohio, daughter, Sheree (Bill) Lucas of Corning, Ohio, son, Michael Penrod of Bowling Green, Ohio; grandchildren, Eric (Catherine) Penrod, Luke (Michelle) Penrod, Amy (Paul) Wright and Angie (Davo) Fondale; nine great-grandchildren; Blake, Dylan, Bryanna, Ethan, Natalie, Elizabeth, Emily, Maddy and Aubrey; and brother, James Penrod of Crooksville. In addition to his parents and 8 siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty K. on July 29, 2012. They were married on March 24, 1954. Calling hours will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. with American Legion services at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill St., New Lexington, Ohio, and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Moxahala United Methodist Church with Sanford Short officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, Portersville with graveside military services by John Tague Post #0188, American Legion of New Lexington, Ohio. The family expresses their appreciation for the love and support given to Paul and Betty during their stay at Genesis. [Zanesville Times-Recorder 24-Feb-2015] | Penrod, Paul E (I7764)
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| 1145 | Paul V. (Andy) Bechdel March 26, 1928 - December 20, 2011 Paul V. (Andy) Bechdel, 83, went to be with the Lord in the presence of his family on Dec. 20, 2011, at his home in Howard. He was born March 26, 1928, to Fred and Mabel (Confer) Bechdel. He was married to Berniece (Fisher) Bechdel, on April 4, 1949. Paul worked for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven for 33 years. Then ran parts for Victor Auto Parts in Blanchard for 13 years. He was an avid member and supporter of the Howard Area Lion's Club and an active member of Curtin United Methodist Church. Paul is survived by his wife of 62 years, Berniece M. Fisher Bechdel, five children, Sandy Bechdel and her two children, Kristine and Jason Deitz, Donna (Bechdel) Martin and her husband, Steve, and their two children, Troy and Chastity Martin, P. Dennis Bechdel and his son, Cameron Bechdel, Charles Bechdel and his son, Chazzy Bechdel and Chet Bechdel and his wife, Cora Lee (Nyman), and their two children, Jason and Tara Bechdel; nine great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Betty Bechdel Barnyak, of Philipsburg. Paul was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters. Friends will be received on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at The Kader-Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main St., Howard and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at Curtin United Methodist Church, 305 Curtin Village Road, Howard. Services will be Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the church with Pastor Peter Dittman officiating and Mr. Daniel Schreckengast is assisting. Burial will be at Schencks Cemetery, Howard. Memorial contributions to Howard Area Lion's Club, c/o Funeral Home, P.O. Box 108, Howard, PA 16861 or the Curtin United Methodist Church. Online condolences to www.Kader-Neff.com. Published in Centre Daily Times on December 21, 2011 Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/centredaily/obituary.aspx?n=paul-v-bechdel-andy&pid=155129903#storylink=cpy | Bechdel, Paul V (I7810)
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| 1146 | Paul W. `Brownie' Pletcher Sr. April 16, 1922 -- June 15, 2004 Paul W. "Brownie" Pletcher Sr., 82, of Blanchard, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at Geisinger Medical Center. Born April 16, 1922, in Blanchard, he was the son of the late Hayes Allen Pletcher and Maude Dietz Pletcher. On Aug. 27, 1943, he married the late Dorothy M. Smith, who passed away in February 2002. The couple had three daughters and two sons. Paul W. PLETCHER, son of Hayes PLETCHER of Blanchard, was inducted into the Army in October, 1943. He received this training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, then enjoyed a seven day furlough at home before going overseas in March, 1944. He arrived in Africa and two weeks later moved into Italy where he was in action until he helped to make the invasion of Southern France and is believed to be in that locality at present. Prior to entering the service Pvt. PLETCHER was employed by the General Refractories at Orviston. | Pletcher, Paul William Sr (I6575)
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| 1147 | Pauline Frances Leathers, 78, of Howard Township, died Jan. 27, 2003, at her home. She was born Dec. 10, 1924 in Blanchard, to the late William and Mae DeLong Eaton. She married Clarence Coffey, now deceased, in 1942, and Jerry T. Leathers on Feb. 23, 1946 in Howard. She is survived by her husband and four children, Sandra Rhoades of Howard, Paula McDanel and husband David of Fombell, Jerry Thomas Leathers and wife Francene of Camp Hill, and Natalie Nodianos and husband Dale of State College; five sisters, Betty Morasco of Flemington, Isabelle Rupert and Anna Wink, both of Lock Haven, and Lorraine McAulay and Gloria Gardner, both of Howard; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Eaton. She was a graduate of the Liberty Township School and attended Lock Haven High School. She attended Liberty Baptist Church in Blanchard. She was a social member of the Howard VFW and a founding member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Although she worked outside of the home in several capacities, she was first and foremost a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles, crocheting, and playing video games in her spare time. Her concern, thoughtfulness, and sense of humor will be fondly remembered by a large circle of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Neff Funeral Home, Howard, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Stephen Hicks officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Centre Home Care and Hospice, 2437 E. College Ave., Suite 6, State College, Pa. 16801. | Eaton, Pauline Frances (I9286)
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| 1148 | Pembroke (MA) Mariner & Reporter, 9/14/2011 John W. Harrison Jr., 52, of Pembroke died Sept. 12. Beloved husband of Dale (Medeiros) Harrison, he was the loving father of John D. Harrison; son of John W. Harrison and the late Theresa (Ahern) Harrison; brother of James P. Harrison and Jeanette T. Harrison. He is also survived by five nieces and nephews. John was a carpenter and a member of Local 33. He was an avid hockey player and he was the first inductee into the Silver Lake Athletic Hall of Fame. Funeral from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett St., Pembroke, Friday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Thecla's Church, Rte. 53, Pembroke, at 10 a.m. Interment in Center Cemetery, Pembroke. Donations in John's memory may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112. For online condolences, log on www.shepherdfuneralhome.com. | Harrison, John W (I883)
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| 1149 | Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage list Mary and Frederick as having three children. Not sure if these are her children with Cristian Pletcher or three additional. | Family: Pletcher, Christian / Holter, Mary (F319)
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| 1150 | Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage says he was born at sea on enroute to America. | Pletcher, Henry (I1546)
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