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http://www.ftimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=26&ArticleID=27461&TM=18540.93

Charles C. Dunmire, 78, Anderson, died unexpectedly May 29, 2005, in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.

Mr. Dunmire had lived in Anderson since 1947. He started as a fireman on the steam engines and earned the title of locomotive railroad engineer for New York Central, Penn Central and Conrail, retiring in 1989 after 37 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion No. 127, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and American Bowling Congress. After retirement, he enjoyed bowling, volunteering with Gateway Handicap Bowlers, woodworking and traveling.

Mr. Dunmire was born March 24, 1927, in Rossiter, Pa., to Carlton C. and Laura Roush Dunmire. He married Ruth Olsen on Sept. 22, 1946, in Rossiter, Pa., and she survives.

Also surviving are one son, Gerald E. (Linda) of Anderson; one daughter, Mrs. James (Christine) Caddell of Frankfort; three brothers, Dr. Edwin (Janet) of Leesburg, Fla., Arnold (Oma) of Punxsutawney, Pa., and Howard of North Canton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mrs. Chris (Rachel) Ossenbeck, Kevin (Beth) Dunmire, Andrew Caddell and Heather Caddell; two great-grandchildren, Megan and Alexander Ossenbeck; several nieces and nephews and special neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kersey.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Landis officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Grovelawn Cemetery, Pendleton, with military rites by VFW Post 266. Memorials may be made to the Christian Center or Gateway Association.

202. Robert L. "Bobby" Seger   From:

http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/articles/2005/04/15/obituaries/obit2.txt

Robert L. "Bobby" Seger, 88, Greenville, died April 12, 2005, at St. Paul's Personal Care Home, Greenville. Mr. Seger was born in April 1917, in Canoe Township, a son of the late Sanford Clay and Pearl (Pearce) Seger. He was married to Thelma (Anderson) Seger, who preceded him in death in 1996. Mr. Seger drove heavy equipment in the Punxsutawney and Indiana areas prior to his retirement. Surviving relatives include four children, William Seger of Utah, Richard Seger of Fredonia, Pa., Linda Anthony of Meadville and Patricia Dennis of Mercer; a sister, Peggy (Seger) Monoskey of Punxsutawney; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Mercer.

203. Mary M. “Betty” (Miller) Monoskey             From:

http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/articles/2006/06/23/obituaries/obit1.txt

Mary M. “Betty” Monoskey, 81, Rossiter, died Thursday, June 22, 2006, at her home.

She was born Nov. 21, 1924, in East Branch (Jefferson County), a daughter of the late David Jesse and Minnie (Gilnett) Miller. June 26, 1942, she married Nick Monoskey, who preceded her in death April 5, 1996. Mrs. Monoskey was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Rossiter Calvary United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker and former employee of Loree Footwear.

Surviving relatives include a daughter, Barbara Mennetti and husband John of Rossiter; a son, Nick R. Monoskey and wife Diann of Punxsutawney; five grandchildren, John E. Mennetti Jr., Jeffrey E. Mennetti, Janet L. Engeholm, Hillary E. Monoskey and Katelyn A. Monoskey; seven great-grandchildren, Kelly Mennetti, Jeremy Mennetti, Jade Mennetti, Amanda Mennetti, Emily Mennetti, Samantha Engeholm and Chelsea Engeholm; and a sister, Bernice Merrow and husband Charles of Punxsutawney.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Monoskey was preceded in death by four sisters, Dolly Winters, Ellen Stahlman, Jean Fishel and Hattie Fetterman; and two brothers, Jesse D. Miller and Clair Miller.

Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006, at the Rossiter Calvary United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donald Brauer officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Rossiter.

The family has suggested that memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Monoskey be made to the Rossiter Calvary United Methodist Church or to Family Hospice of Punxsutawney.

204. Harold William Miller            From:

http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/pa/pa-venango5.htm 

Harold William Miller, 83, of 2161 State Route 157, Oil City, Pinegrove Township, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Among his survivors are a daughter and her husband, Teresa Marjorie and Jeffrey Stahlman of Oil City; a brother, Lyal E. Miller of Venus; two grandchildren, Emily Stahlman and Luke Stahlman, both of Oil City; and a great-granddaughter, Kenzie Beichner of President.

and this is G o o g l e's cache of https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/PACLARIO/2003-06/1055331940 as retrieved on Sep 12, 2007

Harold William Miller, 83, of 2161 State Route 157, Oil City, Pinegrove Township, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2003, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born May 28, 1920, in Fertigs, he was the son of Jennings and Gertrude Keister Miller. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the South Pacific. Mr. Miller owned and operated his own business, Miller's Meat Market, at Coal Hill for 23 years. He also was a machinist at Joy Manufacturing's Reno Chain Plant for 12 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Miller was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and farm. While serving with the Army in Australia, Mr. Miller met and married the former Eva Marjorie Lees, who survives. Also surviving are three sons and their wives, Lee William and Cindy Miller and James Harold and Becky Miller, all of Oil City, and David Eugene and Karen Miller of Seneca; two daughters and their husbands, Susan Diane and Tim Bickel of Fertigs and Trees Marjoram and Jeffery Stahlman of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Todd William Miller of Cranberry, Megan Beichner of President, Andrew Miller stationed at Whidby Island Naval Base in Washington State, Tammy Miller of Seneca, Brian Miller of Oil City, and Emily Stahlman and Luke Stahlman, both of Coal Hill; and three great-grandchildren, Logan William Miller and Cassidy Lee Miller, both of Cranberry, and Kensey Beichner of President. He also is survived by two brothers, Russell J. Miller of Seneca and Leal E. Miller of Venus; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by a brother, John L. Miller; and two sisters, Rhea Shotts and Dorothy Solinger. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Osberg, pastor of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah, officiating. Interment will be in Venus Cemetery.

205. Ellen Mae Mayes            From:

http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com/articles/2003/03/07/obituaries/export1423.txt

Ellen Mae Mayes, 85, of 8086 Rt. 536 Perry Twp., died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Mulberry Square, Punxsutawney. Arrangments are in care of the McCabe Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

206. Anna M. Blasko  From:            http://www.umass.edu/chronicle/archives/03/03-28/obits.html 

Anna M. Blasko, 86, of Amherst, a retired assistant baker in the Dining Commons, died March 12 at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst. She served the University for nearly 12 years before retiring in 1979. She earlier had worked at Pro Brush in Florence.

A lifelong member of St. Brigid's Church, she also was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a skilled baker of raisin bread and pitch player. Her husband, Alexander "Red" Blasko, former chief of the University Police, predeceased her.

She leaves five daughters, Dorothy Pascoe of Leverett, Patricia Williams of Montague, Nancy Stahlman of Lewisberry, Pa., Elaine Warren of Deerfield, and Deborah LaClaire of Wendell; two sisters, Helen Korpita of Stratford, Ill., and Elizabeth Adamitis of North Amherst; and other family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brigid's Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 424, Amherst 01102 or to Alzheimer's Association of Western Massachusetts, 1600 East Colombus Ave., Springfield 01103.

207. Ettie Elma Cribbs            From:

http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/misc/cribbs2.htm

1966 - ETTIE ELMA CRIBBS, Mrs. Ettie Elma Cribbs, of Home RD 1 (Plumville), died Saturday in the Adrian Hospital at the age of 49. Born May 21, 1917, in Rayne Township, Indiana County, she was a daughter of Harry and Margaret Allen Hadden Lukehart.  She was married January 19, 1940, to Walter Cribbs.  A life long resident of the Plumville area, she was a member of the Old Mahoning Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband; a son, Jerry, with the US Army at Ft. Dix, NJ; a daughter, Mrs. Barl Stahlman, of Punxsutawney RD 1; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Heberling, of Smicksburg RD 1; Mrs. Cloud Cribbs and Mrs. Martha Fisher, of Home RD 1; and Mrs. Carl Haggerty, of Indiana RD 2; and two brothers, John Lukehart, of Creekside RD 1, and Dale Cornman, of Plumville.
Friends will be received after 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Bowser Funeral Home in Plumville where services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.  The Reverend David E. Bickett will officiate and burial will be in the Clarion Center Cemetery.

208. Walter C. Cribbs            From:            http://www.famgen.net/krebs/nti00643.htm

Obituary dated 8-27-1992: "Walter C. Cribbs, 85, 349 Water St., Indiana, formerly of Plumville, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1992, at the home of his daughter in Punxsutawney RD 4...Mr. Cribbs had lived most of his life in Plumville prior to moving to Indiana. Prior to his retirement, he had been the owner/operator of a gas station in Plumville. Surviving are one son, Jerry G. Cribbs, New Alexandria; one daughter, Judy Stahlman, Punxsutawney RD 4; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mrs. Ettie Lukehart Cribbs; brothers Cloud and James Cribbs; one sister, Alberta Parsons; and an infant sister, Elsie..."

And from:            http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/misc/cribbs3.htm

1992 - WALTER C. CRIBBS, 85, 349 Water St., Indiana, formerly of Plumville, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1992, at the home of his daughter in Punxsutawney RD 4.
The son of James Grant and Mary Elizabeth McKee Cribbs, he was born March 15, 1907, in Plumville.
Mr. Cribbs had lived most of his life in Plumville prior to moving to Indiana. Prior to his retirement, he had been the owner/operator of a gas station in Plumville.

Surviving are one son, Jerry G. Cribbs, New Alexandria; one daughter, Judy Stahlman, Punxsutawney RD 4; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mrs. Ettie Lukehart Cribbs; brothers Cloud and James Cribbs; one sister, Alberta Parsons; and an infant sister, Elsie.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Glenn McQuown officiating.  Interment will follow in the Marion Center Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Hospice of Indiana County, 119 Professional Center, Suite 303, Indiana, Pa. 15701.

209. Gabriel G. Stahlman    

From:            http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?243,454341,454341

Stahlman, Gabriel G. Posted by: lmwalls (IP Logged)        Date: June 13, 2006

Obit: G. G. Stahlman (by Harriett Hepler) Source and date unknown

On Thursday, March 10, 1938, word was passed around that Gabriel G. Stahlman, one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens, as well as a member of one of the oldest families, of this neighborhood, had gone to his eternal rest. Mr. Stahlman was born Jan. 6, 1862, and was aged 76 years, 2 months and 3 days. His entire lifetime was spent in this community, and in the earlier days “when visiting neighbors” was the fashion his visits were always looked forward to with welcoming interest because of his jovial disposition, and cordial manner. In his later years he was stricken with blindness, and was unable to perform his regular duties in his home and community.

On Jan. 18, 1886, he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Hepler and to them four children were born, three of whom survive: C. O. Stahlman of Limestone township, Russel of Ravenna, Ohio, and Hazel, now Mrs. John Shindledecker, of Torrington, Wyoming. Mrs. Stahlman passes away Feb. 29, 1920, eighteen years ago. Mr. Stahlman later married Mrs. Malinda Miller, who survives him. The last years of his life were spent in retirement in Mrs. Stahlman’s home in Frogtown. During these years when the loss of his eye-sight had become such a great affliction she faithfully and patiently performed her many duties in caring for him. He is also survived by three brothers, Phillip and Jacob of this neighborhood, and J. J. Stahlman of Clarion.

Funeral services in his memory were held Saturday afternoon, March 12, 1938 in the Reformed church, and were very largely attended by relatives, friends and neighbors as a tribute of honor to a worthy citizen. The services were in charge of Rev. H. K. Hoshhauer of near Punxsutawney, who is a supply pastor of the Reformed church. Rev. Hoshhauer took as the text of his remarks John 12th Chapter, 34-35-36 verses. A trio of voices sang three favorite hymns, “In The Garden,” “Asleep In Jesus,” and “Lead Kindly Light.” The day was a beautiful one and it might be said that it was symbolic of the life Mr. Stahlman had lived. 

He was a life-long member of the Reformed church, and left a record of faith and devotion to his church. Interment was made in the family burial plot in the Salem cemetery under the direction of H. H. Sloan of Hawthorn.

210. Kenneth E. Shields      Kane County Chronicle

KENNETH E. SHIELDS Born: Feb. 28, 1908; in Lewistown Died: May 5, 2005; in Geneva

He was an architectural engineer and ham radio operator

BATAVIA – Kenneth E. Shields, 98, of Batavia and formerly of Ambridge, Pa., died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Arden Courts Health Care in Geneva, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 28, 1908, in Lewistown, the son of Jerry A. and Ardella (Eveland) Shields.

Mr. Shields was retired from American Bridge Division of U.S. Steel in Ambridge, Pa., where he worked as an architectural engineer. He also was an avid ham radio operator and enjoyed sailing and flying kites.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sara Stahlman, his daughter, Sue (Fred) Bauernschmidt of Batavia; and two grandchildren, Hallie of Colorado and Fritz Bauernschmidt of Batavia. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Katherine M. Dunlevy and Buleah Garber; and his identical twin brother, Keith A.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia, with the Rev. Mike Rasicci officiating. Interment was at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Beaver County, Pa.

Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 or Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510. Arrangements were handled by Malone Funeral Home, Geneva.

Copyright - 1999-2004 Kane County Chronicle - 1000 Randall Road - Geneva, Illinois 60134 - (630) 232-9222 - Subscription (630) 232-9239.

211. Frank W. Milner

G o o g l e's cache of http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs/CLARIONCO/2001/0430.htm as retrieved on May 5, 2006

Frank W. Milner Jr., 83, of Mill Street, Rimersburg, died Saturday afternoon, April 28, 2001, in Toby Township, Clarion County, following a sudden illness. Born Aug. 16, 1917, in Distant, he was a son of Frank W. and Hazel Stahlman Milner. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Milner worked as a welder at the former Pullman-Standard in Butler, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Baker Street Church of God in Rimersburg. Mr. Milner as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. He was married to the former Betty Smith, who died May 10, 1989. 

Surviving are his fiancee, Bernice Seybert of Rimersburg; and two sisters, Maxine Anthony and Gay Harriger, both of Medina, Ohio. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Milner was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore Milner and Ronald Milner. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Baker Street Church of God, Rimersburg, with the Revs. Donnie and Joan Clayton, pastors, officiating. Interment will follow in Rimersburg Cemetery.

212. Charles F. Stahlman

G o o g l e's cache of http://www.thetimesrecord.net/obits50.shtml as retrieved on Aug 8, 2006

The Times Record, Spencer, West Virginia

Charles F. Stahlman

Charles F. Stahlman, 81, of Spencer died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005 at Roane General Hospital.
He was born in Roane County, a son of the late Charles E. and Edna Hartley Stahlman. He was the owner of Stahlman Fabric and Tools, Spencer, for over 40 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Ruth Rhodes Stahlman; three daughters, Brenda Stahlman, Linda Sue Burgess and Terrie Harper, all of Spencer; two sons, Charles D. "Danny" Stahlman and Patrick Stahlman, both of Spencer; one sister, June Stahlman Arnott of Charleston; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Service was Tuesday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Roberts officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by various Roane County veterans groups.

213. Charles D. Stahlman

G o o g l e's cache of http://www.thetimesrecord.net/obits28.shtml as retrieved on Aug 2, 2006 

The Times Record, Spencer, West Virginia

Charles D. Stahlman

Charles Daniel "Danny" Stahlman, 58, of Spencer died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at his home on Colt Ridge after a long illness. He was born in Spencer, a son of Evelyn Ruth Rhodes Stahlman of Spencer, with whom he made his home, and the late Charles F. Stahlman. He worked with his family at Stahlman’s Fabric & Tools.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Brenda Stahlman, Linda Sue Burgess and Terrie Harper, all of Spencer; and one brother, Patrick Stahlman of Spencer.
Service was Wednesday at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home with Rev. Jackie Roberts officiating. Burial was in Spencer Memorial Cemetery.

214 a. Veva (Nelson) Stahlman

G o o g l e's cache of http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20051101/ai_n15843287 as retrieved on Aug 1, 2006

The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colorado

VEVA (Nelson) Stahlman Born June 1, 1916. Died Oct. 28, 2005.

Bookkeeper, 84-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by a son, David; and two daughters, Marjorie EcElroy and Cheryl Swiatek. Blunt Mortuary.

214 b. Veva (Nelson) Stahlman from Find A Grave

Birth: Jun. 1, 1916, Lakin Kearny County, Kansas Death: Oct. 28, 2005, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado

Veva was a twin sister to Vera Nelson McCarty. They both grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado with some 11 other brothers and sisters. Veva was a very caring and concerned mother, and christian friend to so many people over the years. She was a member of the congression of the church at the corner of 30th street and Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. This church has had different affiliations and now is Methodist. To Veva, the name of the church was not important...only that it was a place she could worship God.

She was a secretary for the Modern Woodmen of America for many years in Colorado Springs, besides being a mother to three children. She always went out of her way to help anyone, and especially had a great love of her grandchildren. She would drive anyone anywhere they needed to go regardless of time or weather. Veva was married to Raymond Stahlman who shared her love of other people and be able to lend a hand. 
 
Parents:
  William Benjamin Nelson (1880 - 1964)
  Maggie Rozella Evans Nelson (1886 - 1970)
 
Spouse:
  Raymond Clark Stahlman (1917 - 1997)*
 
Note: Buried: 11/4/2005, Source: City of Colo Spgs Burial Info Online 02/16/09

Burial: Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Plot: Block 3ADD1 000037 - 0000EC

215. Francis W. Stahlman

STAHLMAN - Francis W., of North Bellmore, on August 2, 2006, at age 50. Francis was a Navy veteran. Cherished son of the late Philip and Margaret. Loving brother of Katherine Zinn (Joseph) of Culpeper, Va., Christine Stahlman of Rockville Centre, Philip J. (Teresa) of North Babylon, Elaine Jurs (Peter) of State College, Pa., Theresa West (Dennis) of Los Angeles, Calif., Ginny Loggins (David) of Birmingham, Ala., and Dottie Ahl (Jim) of Lindenhurst. Also survived by a large, loving, extended family. Friends may visit Tuesday, 2-5 and 7-9:30 PM, at the William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 9:45 AM, at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens.

Published in Newsday on 8/7/2006.

216. Fred J. Stahlman  Unknown newspaper - Dubois Courier Express? 1993

Fred J. Stahlman, 71, of Maple Avenue, DuBois, formerly of Limestone Township, Clarion County, died Saturday in DuBois Regional Medical Center West. Born July 9, 1921, in Limestone Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Fred L. and Jessie (George) Stahlman. On June 14, 1946, he married Zelda Hamler. She survives.

He was a World War II veteran, having served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. Mr. Stahlman was a tractor-trailer driver for 15 years with Halls Motor Freight in DuBois. Later he was a tanker driver for Pennzoil until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the American Legion post in DuBois and a member of Teamster Union Local 273.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronald F. Stahlman of DuBois, and Terry L. Stahlman of Sykesville: and three grandchildren, Terry Stahlman of Sykesville and Ronald and Stacie Stahlman, both of DuBois. He is also survived by an uncle, an aunt, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel Stahlman and Kenneth Stahlman; and a sister, Virginia Jeanneratt.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Pastor Donn Middleton of the First Baptist Church in Limestone will officiate. Internment will follow in the Salem Cemetery in Frogtown.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church in Limestone; the DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospices; DuBois Regional Medical Center Home Care Nursing or to a charity of one’s choice.

217. Fred L. Stahlman        Clarion News January 27, 1972

Funeral services were held from the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home in Clarion for Fred L. Stahlman, 78, of RD 1, Clarion, who died Thursday, January 20, in the Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital.

Born July 27, 1893, in Limestone Township, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Christina (Shoemaker) Stahlman. He was married March 18, 1918 to the former Jessie M. George, who survives. Mr. Stahlman operated a farm and was a member of the Limestone Baptist Church of which he served as deacon and Sunday School Superintendent.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Virgina) Jeannerat of Star Route, Marble; one son, Fred Jr. of RD 1, DuBois; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Stahlman of Newville, and two brothers, Frank Stahlman of Chicora and Philip Stahlman of Tionesta. Two sons and one sister preceded him in death.

The reverend Olin N. Race officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Frogtown Cemetery.

218. Russell E. Stahlman            “The Leader Vindicator” – Unknown Date

Funeral services were held at 2 0’clock Saturday afternoon in the Campfield Hickman Funeral Home, Clinton, Ohio, for Russell E. Stahlman, of the same city. Mr. Stahlman died Wednesday, August 19, 1959, in the Brecksville Hospital. He was born August 16, 1896, a son of G. G. and Christina Hepler Stahlman, of Red Bank Township, Clarion County, Pa.

He attended the Clarion County Normal School for two years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; one daughter, June Kathryn Huss; of Denver, Colorado; two sons, Russell Jr., Naples Fla. and John of Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Shindledecker, of Denver, Colorado. Relatives from Clarion County attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs. Donald J. Maul and Mrs. Darrell C. Stahlman of New Bethlehem. Mr. Stahlman was a brother of the late C. O. Stahlman of the Limestone area.

219.  Newell A. Stahlman            “Clarion News” February 5, 1971

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, from the Grabe-Flickinger Funeral Home in Coudersport, for Newell A. Stahlman, 77, of Coudersport, who died Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Arnot-Ogden Hospital, in Elmira, N. Y. Born at RD Strattanville, March 21, 1893, he was a son of John and Cora McKinley Stahlman. He was married to the former Jennie Grumbling, who survives. Mr. Stahlman had resided in Coudersport since 1933.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son, J. Dale of Elkland; one daughter, Mrs. William (Jane) Busch of Strasburg; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank Stahlman of RD Strattanville, Russell Stahlman of Arcade, N.Y., and Dallas Stahlman of Kittanning; and three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Fonda) Grumling of Sigel, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Miller of Corsica and Mrs. Francis (Lucille) White of Hudson Falls, N.Y. The Rev. Elmer Reagel officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Eulalia Cemetery at Coudersport.

220.   Darrell Stahlman            “Clarion News” July 14, 1971

Former New Bethlehem Mayor Dies

Darrell C. Stahlman, 54, of New Bethlehem, died Saturday, July 10, in Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital. Born August 21, 1918, at Falls Creek, he was the son of Charles O. and Florence Moore Stahlman. He was married July 31, 1937, to the former Betty Collett. His mother and wife survive. Mr. Stahlman was a former justice of the peace at New Bethlehem and had resigned as Mayor of New Bethlehem on April 1 after serving in that office for seven years. He operated the Stahlman Trucking Co. in New Bethlehem for more than 25 years.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Gerald L. of Altavista, Va., Robert J. of New Bethlehem and Alan S. serving with the U.S. Air Force in Thailand; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Judy) Miller of RD 2 Mayport, and three grandsons. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Friends are being received at the Robert F. Mateer Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. At the present time funeral arrangements were incomplete, awaiting word from the son in Thailand. The Rev. T. Donald Hamilton of the Presbyterian Church in New Bethlehem will officiate and burial will be in Frogtown Cemetery.

221.   W. Pershing Stahlman   “The Leader Vindicator” Unknown Date 1959

W. Pershing Stahlman, 40, Dies of Private Plane Crash Injuries Coal Operator Well Known In District

W. Pershing Stahlman, 40, of Corsica, died at 1 pm Sunday in the Brookville Hospital of injuries he received in the crash of his private plane three days earlier. Mr. Stahlman was well known locally as a large-scale coal operator and contractor. He was also a member of the Gould-Stahlman Ford Sales in Brookville.

The accident occurred at 11:15 am Thursday as Mr. Stahlman was making an inspection flight over one of his coal operations between Brookville and Corsica. He was alone at the time (photos courtesy of the Brookville Jeffersonian Democrat). Several people who were attending a demonstration of coal stripping heavy equipment on the Olson farm. Mr. Stahlman had attended the demonstration earlier Thursday, traveling from his home in Corsica, to the Baxter RD farm by car. He left the scene of the demonstration to return to his private airstrip in Clarion Township in order to fly his plane to the Greater Pittsburgh Airport, from where he was to fly three well-known radio and entertainment personalities to Clarion for their personal appearances at a dance. The three – Disc jockey Jay Michael of WTAE-TV and radio station WCAE, singer Johnny October of Philadelphia, and singer Johnny Jack, also of Philadelphia – appeared at a dance in the high school under sponsorship of the Clarion Onlzed Club’s Social Council. They came to Clarion by air-taxi from the Pittsburgh airport when notified of Mr. Stahlman’s crash.

After taking off from his airstrip near the Clarion-Limestone school, Mr. Stahlman headed east toward Brookville, and then southward so as to pass over the scene of the machinery demonstration which he had left earlier. Witnesses on the Olson farm said that his plane was circling the scene of the demonstration with its wings sharply tilted when the left and lower wing struck the top of a stripmine spoil pile. The impact buckled the wing and put the plane out of control and it crashed (continued on page 3) (I have no copy of that page.)

222.   Merle E. Stahlman            “Leader Vindicator” 1960

Merle Edwin Stahlman, of Fairmont City, died 3:30 pm Sunday in his home. He was born in Limestone township, June 7, 1882, the son of John J. and Anna Walters Stahlman. He was active in grange work, was a farmer and member of Nevin Memorial Church. He was an honorary elder of the church and a past superintendent of the Sunday School.

On June 2, 1909, he was married to Cora Alice Miller, who survives along with these children: Mark, of R1, Fairmont City, Myron, of Fairmont City, Mrs. Ruth Fabian, of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Ann Patterson, of Clarion, and Everett, at home; seven grandchildren; two brothers, P.A. Stahlman of Tavares, Fla., and Wayne, of Brookville, and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Mercer, of Limestone, and Mrs. Nellie Corbett, of Clarion.

The body was taken to the Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, where friends called until noon today, Wednesday, when it was removed to the Nevin Memorial Church, at Frogtown, where services were held at 2:00 o’clock, with Dr. J. Wallace Fraser officiating. Burial was made in New Salem cemetery.

223.   Mrs. Cora Alice Stahlman            “The Leader Vindicator” unknown date.

Mrs. Cora Alice Stahlman, 79, of Fairmont City, R1, died at 5:30 am, Wednesday in Brookville. She was the widow of Merle E. Stahlman. Mrs. Stahlman was born in Jefferson County, June 24, 1883, a daughter of Isaac and Sarah Himes Miller. She and Mr. Stahlman were married June 2, 1909. He died in 1960. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Frogtown. Surviving are the following children: Myron J. and Mark E. of R1, Fairmont City; Everett L. at home, Mrs. Ruth Fabian, of Dayton, and Mrs. Charles (Anna) Patterson, of Clarion; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Delo, of Van, and Mrs. Lillie White, of Fisher; one brother, John Miller, of Akron, Ohio, and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2:00 o’clock at the Nevin Memorial Church, Frogtown, with Dr. J. Wallace Fraser officiating. Burial under the direction of the Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, was made in the Frogtown Cemetery.

224. Ernest G. Smail

http://www2.theclarionnews.com/General_News/58358.shtml as retrieved on Oct 27, 2006

The Clarion News

CLARION - Ernest G. Smail, 95, of Limestone Township , Clarion County , died October 8, 2006 , in the Clarion Hospital . Born April 29, 1911 , in Limestone Township , he was the son of the late David Edward and Edna Sloan Smail. He was married on August 27, 1937 , to the former Eleanor Stahlman, she survives.

Mr. Smail received his elementary education in Unity Hall, a one room school in Limestone Township . He was a 1931 graduate of Clarion High School and received his bachelor of science degree in 1947, from Clarion State Teachers College. Mr. Smail taught for four years in a Limestone Township one room school. He then taught for 29 years at Clarion-Limestone School District, retiring in 1974. Mr. Smail was a member of the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder for 34 years and taught Sunday school for 60 years. Mr. Smail was a member of the Limestone Grande for 62 years, and served for 32 years as a Limestone auditor. He was a charter member of the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department since 1955. He was past president and director of the Salem Cemetery Association for 22 years, and helped out with the Limestone Cemetery Association. He was a director of the Yorktown Mutual Fire Insurance for 28 years, and was a Scout Master for Troup 49.

Mr. Smail was a member of the County and Pennsylvania State Teachers Association, a member of the AARP, and was a member of the Clarion County Historical Association for 30 years.

In addition to his wife who now resides at the Country Acres Personal Care Home in Fairmount City, he is survived by two sons, Ronald Smail and his wife, Julia, of Nanty Glo; and Richard Smail and his wife, Kim, of North Versailles ; a daughter, Donna Reynolds, of Limestone; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of a family of six children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Dean, Ralph and Donald Smail; two sisters Florence Christian and Bertha Kahle; a grandson, Michael Smail; and a granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth Smail.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. , Tuesday, October 10,  at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St. Clarion and from 1 to 2 p.m. , Wednesday, October 11, 2006 , at the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery.

225. James Monroe Harper http://www.thederrick.com/stories/11062006-1050.shtml

James Monroe Harper, 79, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Oct. 7, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of George A. and Laura Howe Harper. Mr. Harper was a graduate of Oil City High School and Welch's Business College and had lived in the Oil City area all of his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Harper had worked as a clerk at Joy Manufacturing for 23 years until his retirement.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City and also was a member of the Oil City Salvation Army. Mr. Harper was a life member of the VFW Post No. 464 in Oil City and also was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post No. 32 and the International Order of Odd Fellows. He was a former member of the Oil City Lions Club. He was married July 4, 1955, to Shirley J. Stahlman, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Becky Holmberg and husband, Ed, of Batavia, Ohio, Major Laura Lyle and husband, Major Tom Lyle, of Philadelphia and Stella Fox of Sugar Land, Texas; three sons and their wives, Philip and Laura Harper of Oil City, James M. Jr. and Mary Harper of Fleetwood and David and Patti Harper of Sarasota, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Glenn Harper of Oil City and Ernest Harper of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harper was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Smith and Anna Cordaro; and four brothers, George A. Harper, John Harper, Bobby Harper and Thomas Harper.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer IV, pastor of the Oil City First Presbyterian Church, officiating. He will be assisted by Captain Cindy Lou Drummond and Captain Martha Jensen of the Oil City Salvation Army. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oil City First Presbyterian Church, the Oil City Salvation Army or to the VNA Hospice.

226. Laura Elsie Stahlman

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs/CLARIONCO/2002/0417.htm

Laura Elsie Stahlman, 75, of Stahlman Road, Parker, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, in her home following a lingering illness. Born Dec. 20, 1926, in Summerville, she was the daughter of Charles and Eleanor Postlehwaite Smith. She was a 1944 graduate of Corsica High School.

Mrs. Stahlman had been employed at McCall's Chicken Farm in Sligo and then at the Davis Cookie Co. in Rimersburg, where she retired with 10 years of service. She had served for many years on the election boards of Licking Township and Toby Township West. Mrs. Stahlman was a member of the Concord Presbyterian Church, the Adult Sunday School Class and the Women's Missionary Society. She had been an American Cancer Society volunteer for more than 40 years.

Mrs. Stahlman was married in Brookville on May 9, 1946, to Wayne J. Stahlman, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gregory E. (Mary Margaret "Peggy") Fair of Conneration Road, Parker, and Mrs. Harold L. "Sonny" (Judith A.) Huff of Sykesville; five grandchildren; one stepgrandson; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother and his wife, Leon and Gail Smith of Brookville; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Robert Moore, moderator of the Concord Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Roseville Cemetery, Union Township, Jefferson County.

227. Robert L. Stahlman

https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/PACLARIO/2003-09/1064675302

Robert L. Stahlman, 62, of 564 East State Road, Seneca, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, in his home. Born Dec. 26, 1940, in Oil City, he was the son of Milton G. and Mary E. Jarzenski Stahlman. He had lived in the Oil City area all of his life. Mr. Stahlman worked as a laborer for Louis Kraft Co. in Oil City for 41 years, retiring in 1998. He then worked for four years in the maintenance department at Cranberry High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and operating heavy equipment.

Mr. Stahlman was married May 10, 1969, to Dorothy K. Ritchey, who survives. Also surviving are a son and his wife, David and Sherry Shouey of Reno; two daughters, Bonnie Bell and her husband, Lawrence, of Seneca and Christina Miller of Oil City; and seven grandchildren, Bethany, Amanda and Michael Shouey, all of Reno, Jacob and Robert Miller, both of Oil City, and Tara and Larry Bell Jr., both of Seneca; and a step-granddaughter, Ashley Shouey of Reno. He also is survived by three brothers, Donald and Ray Stahlman, both of Seneca, and Wayne Stahlman of Florida. Mr. Stahlman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Brenda S. Frishkorn; two brothers, Bill and George Stahlman; a sister, Winifred Privett; and a grandson, Steven Shouey.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rudy Rimer, pastor of Calvary Temple, Oil City, officiating. Interment will be Heckathorn Cemetery.

228. Edward Stahlman             Unknown Newspaper

New Bethlehem – Edward Stahlman, 64, of New Bethlehem RD 3, died at 7:30 am, Sunday, April 23, 1989, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Westmoreland County on January 9, 1925, he was a son of Cleeman and Elizabeth (Martin) Stahlman. On February 4, 1946, he married the former Edna B. Noerr, who survives. Mr. Stahlman was employed at Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Clarion for the past 25 years.

He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in New Bethlehem. A tax assessor in West Redbank Township at one time, he also was a Republican Committeeman for West Redbank Township for a number of years.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Stahlman is survived by one son, Jeffery E. Stahlman of New Bethlehem RD; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Judy) Matilainen of Los Altos, Calif., Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Yarish of Springfield, Va. and Mrs. Stanley (Janice) Toma of San Jose, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Kristenand Michael Matilainen, both of Los Altos, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Daniel, Joseph and Robert Stahlman; and one sister, Lenora Monrean.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorne. Services will be held there at 11 am Thursday, April 27, with the rev. Paul Chinikidiadi, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery at Distant.

229. Florence (Moore) Stahlman   Unknown Clarion County newspaper

Clarion – Mrs. Florence M. Stahlman, 88, of 632 South Street, Clarion, widow of Charles O. Stahlman, died at 5 pm Monday (December 12, 1977) in Grandview Convalescent Home, Clarion. She was born August 15, 1889, in Corsica, a daughter of John T. and Cynthia McCauley Moore. On October 6, 1909, she married Charles O. Stahlman, and he preceded her in death in 1950. Mrs. Stahlman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion.

Surviving are one son, Dale M. Stahlman of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Anna Kathryn) George of Clarion; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, W. Pershing and C. Darrell Stahlman; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Maul; one brother, John Moore; and one grandson, James George.

Friends may call after 7 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm today. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. William J. Kemp, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Internment will be in the Salem Cemetery, Frogtown.

229b. Florence (Moore) Stahlman from Oil City Derrick, December 13, 1977

Florence Stahlman, Clarion Woman, Dies

Clarion – Mrs. Florence M. Stahlman, 88, of 632 South St., Clarion, died at 5 pm Monday (December 12, 1977) in Grandview Convalescent Home, Clarion. She was born August 15, 1889, in Corsica, a daughter of John T. and Cynthia McCauley Moore. On October 6, 1909, she married Charles O. Stahlman, and he preceded her in death in 1950.

Mrs. Stahlman was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion, Surviving are one son, Dale M. Stahlman of Bonita Springs, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Anna Kathryn) George of Clarion; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, W. Pershing and C. Darrell Stahlman; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Maul; one brother, John Moore; and one grandson, James George.

Friends may call after 7 pm today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm today. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. William J. Kemp, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery, Frogtown.

230. William J. 'Frenchie' Perrotti

http://www.sharon-herald.com/localnews/hed/fullobits/2003/obt091303.html

Local news Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003

William J. 'Frenchie' Perrotti Westinghouse retiree sang in Greenville church choirs

William J. "Frenchie" Perrotti, 23 Morgan St., Greenville, died at 11:54 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. He was 77. Mr. Perrotti was born Nov. 26, 1925, in Greenville to Fiorello "Floyd" and Serafina Michelini Perrotti. He was a 1943 graduate of the former St. Michael's High School in Greenville and was valedictorian of his class.

Mr. Perrotti was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corp., retiring in 1984 as a welder after 39 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Greenville, where he sang in the church choir and the Resurrection Choir. He was also a volunteer with Michael's Mantle. Mr. Perrotti was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1446 of Greenville. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and golfing. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 during World War II.

His wife, the former Grace R. Stahlman, whom he married Jan. 7, 1950, survives at home. Also surviving are: two daughters, Barbara Sue Perrotti, St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township; and Carol Shimshock, wife of William Shimshock Jr., Adamsville; three sons, David Perrotti and his wife Denise, Tucson, Ariz.; Philip Perrotti and his wife Paula, Oil City; and Anthony Perrotti and his wife Jennifer, Greensboro, N.C.; four sisters, Mary Jane Ricci, Orlando, Fla.; Dorothy Lewis, Jamestown; Betty Brady, Greenville; and Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Driscoll, Erie; five brothers, Robert Perrotti, Greenville; Donald Perrotti, Poinciana, Fla.; John Perrotti, Erie; Michael Perrotti, Warren, Pa.; and Thomas Perrotti, San Diego; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Perrotti was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Michael's School, 85 N. High St., Greenville 16125.

PERROTTI William J. "Frenchie," 77, of 23 Morgan St., Greenville.
Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (9-14-03) in LOUTZENHISER-JORDAN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 366-68 S. Main St., Greenville. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected]
Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Monday (9-15-03) in St. Michael's Church, Greenville. Burial: With committal service in St. Michael's Cemetery, Greenville.

231. Robert G. Stahlman         The Clarion Republican, Thursday, January 1, 1948

Funeral services were held for Pfc. Robert Gray Stahlman on Sunday, November 21, another of Clarion County’s returned war heros. Services were held at 2:30 at the First Presbyterian church in New Bethlehem, Pa., with the pastor, Dr. J. Wallace Frazer, in charge, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Lowther, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Commander Robert Filson, of the Walter W. Craig Post, American Legion, arranged military services which were carried out by the Post. Soldiers and sailors from all parts of Western Pennsylvania came to pay a final tribute to their fallen comrade. Pfc. Stahlman’s body arrived at Kittanning Saturday, December 13, 1947, escorted by Corp. Spitzberger, of Philadelphia. It was brought to Mateer Funeral Home in New Bethlehem where the body remained in state until Friday when it was removed to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clee Stahlman, on route 66, near Leasure Run church.

Pfc. Stahlman was born January 16, 1919, in New Kensington, Pa. He attended the schools in New Bethlehem. Later he obtained employment with the Bennett Construction Company, Indiana, Pa. He entered the service of his country July, 1942. After eight weeks training at Fort Eustace, Va., he was sent to North Africa. After engaging in operations there, he engaged in the campaigns in Italy and other focal points. In 1943 he entered England from where he participated in the Normandy Invasion, seeing fierce fighting in France and Germany as, by then, an old member of The Fighting First Division.

On October 8, 1944, after two days of heavy fighting, Bob was picked up by Chaplin Rodgers on Crucifix Hill in Aachen, Germany, where he had fallen while engaged in laying a breast work. The Chaplin said, “Bob was the only soldier on the hill who had paid the Supreme Sacrifice in that battle. He had been sent out to do a job and he did it well.”

A statement by Captain Edward K. Rodgers, chaplain of the 18^th infantry, and now pastor of the First Lutheran Church of Warren, Pa., states that Pfc. Stahlman was baptized on July 19, 1944. Pfc. Stahlman was awarded the Purple Heart and Good Conduct medal. The medal was approved by Capt. Don O. Currier of the 18^th Infantry on October 1, 1943, for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity.

A brother of Pfc. Stahlman was killed in the explosion of a transport plane over Tennessee on March 27, 1943. Pfc. Stahlman is survived by his parents, two brothers, and one sister; namely Dan and Edward Stahlman, New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Lenora Monrean, Truittsburg, Pa. Internment was made in New Bethlehem cemetery under the direction of R. F. Mateer.

232. Joe Stahlman            New Bethlehem Leader-Vindicator March 31, 1943

Joseph Stahlman Killed When Bomber Exploded in Tennessee Saturday Morning – Funeral Service Will Be in Local Presbyterian Church, Body Has Not Arrived

Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Stahlman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clee Stahlman, Porter township, Clarion county, was instantly killed when the C-47 transport plane of which he was crew chief exploded while flying near Oliver Springs, Tennessee, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 1943. Ten companions aboard the plane also were instantly killed. The bodies were not mangled nor mutilated by the crash. No cause for the explosion has as yet been determined. Staff Sergeant Stahlman’s body will be brought to New Bethlehem. Members of his family had not been advised of the time of its arrival at 10 o’clock this (Wednesday) morning. The body will come by train to Kittanning from whence it will be removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deitz, Reidsburg, Monroe township. Mr. and Mrs. Deitz are the parents of Mrs. Stahlman. She has been residing with them since her husband entered the service.

Funeral services will be held in the First Presbyterian church of New Bethlehem with the pastor, Dr. J. Wallace Fraser, in charge. Interment will be made in the New Bethlehem cemetery. The Walter W. Craig Post of the American Legion, will accord Sergeant Stahlman full military honors.

Information obtained thus far regarding the tragedy is very meager. Dan Stahlman, New Bethlehem, brother of Sergeant Stahlman, has had two telephone conversations with officers at Fort Bragg, N. C., where Sergeant Stahlman was stationed. In the second of these Mr. Stahlman was advised that the body of his brother together with the bodies of his ten companions was being held at Nashville, Tenn., pending an examination of their condition and also a probe as to the cause of the explosion. Mr. Stahlman was also advised that military escorts had already left Fort Bragg for Nashville to await further orders regarding their departure with the several bodies.

The Fort Bragg officer with whom Dan Stahlman talked said that Sergeant Stahlman occupied an important post in the organization, and that his place would be hard to fill. He was highly regarded by officers and men alike. He was a good mixer and made friends easily.

Sergeant Stahlman was born July 8, 1916, in Redbank township, Clarion county. As a young man he operated a caterpillar tractor for a lumber company for some time. He then became associated with his brother Dan, proprietor of the Central Auto Service, as automobile mechanic, until July 24, 1941, when he was inducted into the Army. He was sent first to Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, later going to Augusta, Ga., where he received further training in airplane maintenance. At the time of his death he was at Fort Bragg, N. C.

Sergeant Stahlman was married to Miss Mildred Deitz, October 29, 1938. Sergeant Stahlman is survived by his parents, by his wife, by three brothers, Dan, of New Bethlehem; Robert, in North Africa, and Edward at home; and by one sister, Mrs. Roy Monrean, of the Truittsburg community. Joseph Stahlman was received into full membership of the Greenville Presbyterian church at Limestone on June 24, 1934, a member of a class of fourteen young people who united with the church at that time. On October 6, 1940, he transferred his membership when he and his wife united with the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. They were regarded by their pastor, Dr. J. Wallace Fraser, as very faithful to their church and most active in the service whenever possible.

Mrs. Mildred Deitz Stahlman was advised of the tragic death of her husband through a message received from Captain Ray Denham, Jr., Air Corps commander at Fort Bragg, N. C. The message was dated 10:19 p.m. Saturday, March 27. It Follows: “It is with the deepest regret that we have to inform you of the immediate death of your husband, Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Stahlman, in the crash of an airplane about one and one-half miles southwest of Oliver Springs, Tennessee, at 11:30 E.W.T., Saturday March 27.” Mrs. Stahlman is now residing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deitz, at Reidsburg, five miles south of Clarion. She teaches the Delp school, located about two miles east of Reidsburg. Before Sgt. Stahlman entered the service, he and Mrs. Stahlman lived in New Bethlehem.

also 232. Joe Stahlman            Unknown Newspaper; unknown date

Funeral for Joe Stahlman held Sunday                 Presbyterian Church Thronged with Citizens

Softly the soft notes of the funeral march came from the organ in the church. Sharply, quickly, the shots from rifles sounded atop the hill crowned with many graves. Clear and ringing came the notes from the bugle as the youthful bugler sounded taps. A scant hour had come and gone. But it was an hour teeming with sadness for hundreds of people. The community’s first gold star had just appeared upon a field thickly studded with blue stars. It was an hour of heartthrobs – for many a wife, father and mother – and maybe child – was wondering whose blue star would be next to turn to gold. And throughout the hour the sky was overcast – a symbol of great clouds of tears yet to be released through the thunderings of war?

The body of Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Stahlman had come home, shrouded in the flag of his country, honor enough for him of high or low estate. At 2:30 o’clock last Sunday afternoon it was brought into the First Presbyterian Church of New Bethlehem. The church was thronged with his fellow citizens who had come to bow their heads with those who came into the church following the body. Ministers who many times before had brought to the sorrowing the comforts of religion, singers who well knew the songs that cheer most when the shadows fall, men who had smelled the smoke of battle in another war without flinching, joined in the simple but tremendously impressive rites that followed.

Staff Sergeant Stahlman had entered the armed service of his country on July 24, 1941. He had served his country well, and had risen in the ranks and in the esteem and appraisal of his military associates. On March 27, 1943, he was killed when the airplane he was riding in with ten other companions exploded at a point in Tennessee.

And so they brought Joe’s body back to the larger community where he was born, where he grew up, where he married Miss Mildred Deitz, where he learned useful trades, where he united with the church – and from which he left to answer the call that loyal Americans must always heed. They brought the body back to New Bethlehem and then on to the home of his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deitz of Reidsburg. There the body remained until nearly 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. And then the body was gently lifted from its rest in the parental shelter to begin its journey to the church.

Meanwhile there was a serious stirring in the Presbyterian church. It was still an hour until time for the service to begin, but many friends already had come to the church. The unreserved sections in the auditorium were quickly filled. The balconies also gave their full capacities. The church school auditorium was opened. It, too, was soon thronged. Ushers brought chairs. Every effort was made to receive all who came, but there was scarcely enough room.

At 2:15 o’clock the vast congregation could sense that the funeral cortege had arrived. The flag draped casket was carried into the church by members of Walter W. Craig Post, American Legion. Then it was rolled down to the chancel. Relatives and friends were seated. Members of the American Legion were given places. Commander Charles J. Lewis advanced to the pulpit platform and announced the colors would be advanced while all stood in salute. The congregation then sat down. A member of the American Legion stood at the head of the casket, another stood at the foot. This guard of honor was changed at intervals.

The choir sang simply, beautifully. Dr. Alfred C. Locke, pastor of the Methodist church, read the Twenty-first Psalm and offered a prayer. How tragically prophetic the venerable minister may have been when he said that many a heart in the vast audience was wondering if already its blue star might not have turned to a gold star.

Dr. J. Wallace Fraser, pastor of the Presbyterian church read a portion of St. John’s Gospel beginning with “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” The minister delivered a beautiful and inspiring address on the life that follows death. This life is the assurance of him who believes in the Christ, the giver of all life. Sergeant Stahlman, said the minister, was a sincere believer in this Christ, and therefore even now is sharing in that fuller life. The minister closed with a short prayer. The choir sang softly. Commander Lewis invited the audience to stand while the colors were retired. The casket was removed from the church and placed in the funeral carriage by its military bearers. The procession moved towards the cemetery. Members of the American Legion preceded by the colors marched to the final resting place of him who so soon in his career had paid the price they were not called upon to pay.

The Legion casket bearers placed the casket upon the frame over the grave. Relatives and friends gathered near the flag-draped casket. A reverent hush silenced all. Commander Lewis in clear tones began reading the American Legion burial ritual as it is given in the Manual for veterans of World War No. 2. Chaplin Leon Henry offered prayer. Commander Lewis continued. Then there was a pause while Comrades A. M. Hepler and Clarence G. Lower folded the flag that draped the casket. Sergeant James Stahlman, of the Air Corps, Fort Bragg, N. C., military escort for the body from Nashville, Tenn., presented the flag to Mrs. Mildred Stahlman. Dr. Fraser pronounced the benediction. The silence became newly expectant. The rifle squad leader gave his commands. The the reports of shots from American Legion rifles broke the solemn silence of the hilltop – one volley, a second volley, a third volley. Then came the notes of the bugler sounding a requiem for him whose blue star had become a gold star. Soon, the throng melted away. The burial service men did their work, and Joe was alone.

The pallbearers were members of the American Legion: Clarence G. Lower, Thomas Sayers, Leslie Hilliard, Eugene Eberhart, Ora King, and Edward Kuhns. The bugler was Robert Herbert, member of Boy Scout Troop No. 71. The firing squad was commanded by Miles McCafferty. Members of the squad were: Henry Wurm, George Himes, Samuel Kovalenko, Percy Mohney, T. I. Troutman, C. F. Walker, William Skinner, E. W. Ripple, and N. J. Aaron. William Gallagher, a veteran of World War No. 2, commanded members of Walter W. Craig Post and members of other posts who were present. 

The following American Legion members and members of Veterans of Foreign Wars attended the funeral with their Post Colors: Veterans of Foreign Wars of Clarion were present with their Post Colors, and were led by Roy C. Allison of Limestone, and Comrade McKinley, also of Limestone. Comrade V. P. Musi was in charge of the Clarion American Legion Post. Past County Commander Robert gates was in charge of the Strattanville American Legion Post. Comrades J. H. Craig and D. A. Wise were color bearers for the Walter W. Craig Post 354, New Bethlehem. Guy Detar, Commander of Clarion County, and Comrade E. W. Allison, of Limestone, were color guards for all the colors. Commander Lewis wishes to thank all Legionnaires who assisted in the burial.

Also 232. Joe Stahlman            Unknown Newspaper; unknown date

Woman Tells of Stahlman’s “Plane Crash – Joe Made Splendid Impression on Georgians

“I didn’t see the plane when it blew to pieces. I only saw the pieces flying in the air, a scene I’ll never forget.” Writes Mrs. Albert Stubbs, of Oliver Springs, Tenn., to Mrs. Mildred Stahlman, wife of Staff Sergeant Joe Stahlman, who was killed in a plane crash near Oliver Springs. “I wish I knew of something to say that would comfort you in the great loss of your precious son Joe.” Says Mrs. Claude Kitchen, a member of the First Presbyterian church of Augusta, Ga., in her letter to Mr. and Mrs. Clee Stahlman, parents of Sergeant Stahlman. Mrs. Stubbs’ letter to Sergeant Stahlman’s wife follows in its entirety:

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Dear Mrs. Stahlman:

You may be surprised to get a letter like this from a complete stranger, but I felt impressed to write you in regard to the plane wreck that took the life of your husband. I know it was an awful shock to you. The wreck was near enough my house that the wreckage scattered over the top of my house and all over the yard and garden. A suitcase, pair of pants and a tag was found in my lot, bearing the name of Joseph Stahlman, and several other personal belongs not having a name on them. That is why I thought of you more than any one else. The things were all turned over to the crew. I didn’t see the plane when it blew to pieces. I only saw the pieces flying in the air, a scene I’ll never forget. My son, 19 years old was standing in the yard and saw the explosion and saw the plane hit the ground. He ran to the telephone and called for help. In just a few minutes there were fifty carloads of people here to try to help. I called my daughter, who is working at a government hospital close to here, and in a little while she and the crew were here, but there wasn’t anything they could do. All had already passed out.

Everybody certainly did all that could be done. The State Guards – my son was one of them – guarded the place three days and nights and the Red Cross came and fed them all the while. I noticed from the papers that your husband was Staff Sergeant. Had he gotten his wings? Well, I’ll close. I think our minister is going to write you too. You have my deepest sympathy and my God bless you.

Mrs. Albert Stubbs.

Mrs. Kitchen wrote a very long letter to Mr. and Mrs. Clee Stahlman. The following paragraphs have been condensed from this letter:

Augusta, Georgia            March 31, 1943 

”I wish I knew of something to say that would comfort you in the great loss of your precious son Joe. I shall just try to tell you what I knew of him. I’m a wife and mother fifty years old, and since Mr. Kitchen and I have four children and three in-laws, I feel I’m a pretty good judge of the character and morals of young people. I met Joe at our church not long after he arrived in Augusta. Never in my life have I known a finer man than Joe was. He was a true Christian gentleman in every sense of the word. He attended our First Presbyterian church here and was a regular attendant of our “Morgan Bible Class.” He was known, admired and loved by our membership.”

Mrs. Claude Kitchen

233. Donald F. Stahlman

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Donald F. Stahlman, 76, of Horsecreek Road, Seneca, died at 5:57 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at his residence. Born July 11, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of Milton and Mary Ellen Jarzenski Stahlman. Mr. Stahlman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Oilwell Division of U.S. Steel Corp. after 35 years of service. Mr. Stahlman enjoyed gardening, woodwork and his family. He was married April 23, 1948, to the former Imojane J. Saulsgiver, who died Sept. 17, 2000.

Surviving are seven sons and four daughters: Debra Weingard and husband, Dave, of Seneca, Joe Stahlman and wife, Pat, of Oil City, Rick Stahlman of Seneca, Troy Stahlman and wife, Vonnie, of Seneca, Kris Stahlman of Seneca, Tim Stahlman of Oil City, Brent Stahlman of Seneca, Judy Rice and husband, Ken, of Seneca, June Dailey of Venus, Holly Groger and husband, Gary, of Franklin, and Adam Stahlman of Seneca; 30 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

He also is survived by two brothers, Wayne Stahlman of Florida and Raymond Stahlman of Oil City. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Stahlman was preceded in death by a son, Donald A. Stahlman; a grandson, Ronnie Rice; three brothers, Robert Stahlman, William Stahlman and George Stahlman; and a sister, Margaret. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Merritt, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery.

234. Ruth Stahlman Fabian

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Fabian visitation set in Knox Public visitation and viewing for Ruth Stahlman Fabian, 82, of Martinsburg, Blair County, formerly of Huntingdon and Knox, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, Penn and Ohio streets, Knox. Mrs. Fabian, wife of the Rev. Ell R. Fabian, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Homewood in Martinsburg after suffering a massive stroke Aug. 17. She and her husband ministered in the United Church of Christ in various congregations. Mrs. Fabian worked for Jordan Hardware while residing in Knox.

https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/paclario/2002-09/1031425501

Ruth Stahlman Fabian, Martinsburg, formerly of Huntingdon and Knox

Ruth Stahlman Fabian, 82, of 430 S. Market St., Martinsburg, formerly of 16 Warm Springs Acres, Huntingdon, died a 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Homewood at Martinsburg after suffering a massive stroke Aug. 17. Born June 13, 1920, in Baxter, she was the daughter of Merle and Cora Miller Stahlman. She was a 1938 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School.

Mrs. Fabian was married in Trinity United Church of Christ in Alcola on July 15, 1941, to the Rev. Ell R. Fabian, who survives. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Roy Frazier and Dr. Charles F. Freeman. She and her husband ministered in the United Church of Christ, serving the following congregations: Redbank Charge, Clarion County; New Hamburg and Transfer Charge, Mercer County; Zion Charge, Somerset County; Salem and Belnap Charge, Armstrong County; Mifflinburg Charge, Union County; Beaver Charge, Clarion County. Mrs. Fabian was a member of the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ, Huntingdon. She also was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Clarion and was a former member of the Standing Stone Senior Citizens Center, Huntingdon. Mrs. Fabian sold Avon Products and was employed by Jordan Hardware while residing in Knox. 

She loved music and passed her love of music onto her entire family. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Ronald M. Fabian of Leesport and Charles E. Fabian of Lewistown; a daughter, Miriam F. Slicker of Huntingdon; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She also is survived by a brother, Everett Stahlman of Mayport RD 1. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fabian was preceded in death by two brothers, Myron Stahlman and Mark Stahlman; and a sister, Anna Patterson. 

Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 7:30 p.m. today in the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. Funeral and committal services will be held at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary H. Marcy and the Rev. Gerald McCuller of Huntingdon and the Rev. Raymond Faulds of Knox, officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Clarion County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, Huntingdon County Unit, RD 1, Box 33 D, Huntingdon; the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 810, Huntingdon; or to the Abbey Reformed United Church of Christ, Sixth and Church streets, Huntingdon, 16652.

235. Alverda Dee Stahlman          Unknown newspaper, unknown date

Philipsburg – Alverda Dee (Weigand) Stahlman, 76, of 211 South St., South Bethlehem, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 30, 1989, at Philipsburg Hospital here. A daughter of Homer M. and Clara Gay (Doverspike) Weigand, she was born on June 1, 1913, in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. On July 3, 1934, she married Daniel Dale Stahlman. He died March 11, 1973. Mrs. Stahlman was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church at Fairmont City.

She was a retired employee of Owens-Corning Glass Plant in Clarion and was a member of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Betty) Murphy of Sewickley and Mrs. Harold (Jo Anne) Bussard of Mebaine, N.C.; two sons, Wendell Stahlman of Flinton and Randall Stahlman of New Bethlehem; two grandsons, Daniel Murphy of Easton and Brian Murphy of Bethlehem, one great grand daughter, Madison Taylor of Bethlehem; one brother, Harold Weigand of Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stahlman was preceded in death by, in addition to her husband, her parents and an infant sister.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, at Fairmont City Christian Fellowship Church. The Rev. Leon Carrico, church pastor, officiated. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library Fund Drive. Arrangements were made by McNaughton-Rupert Funeral Home, Joseph W. Rupert director, in New Bethlehem.

236. Gilmore Brown   Clarion News Page 1015 Mar 1994  from Lori Terwilliger

CORSICA -- Gilmore "Junior" Brown, 69, of RD1 Corsica, died Tuesday, March 8, 1994 in Brookville Hospital.  Born August 2, 1924 in Roseville, Jefferson County, he was a son of the late Gilmore Brown Sr. and Effie Furman Brown. He was married to the former Alice Jean Stahlman on June 19, 1948, in Corsica, and she survives.  A World War II veteran, Mr. Brown served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater in France.  Mr. Brown was retired from the C&K Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator and also was self-employed as a dairy farmer.  He was also a delivery man for the Jeffersonian Democrat and Tri-County Newspaper of Brookville.  Mr. Brown was a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica, Brookville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Strattanville American Legion Post, Roseville Grange and Hobah Lodge F&AM No. 276 of Brookville.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Ruth Jean (Mrs. Bruce) Smith of Karns City and Rose (Mrs. Jeff) Huffman of RD1 Corsica; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Val Jean (Mrs. Clair) Crawford of Sigel.  Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert DeWayne Brown; and one sister, Mary Moraity.  Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, in the Galbraith-McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. The Rev. James Dietrich officiated.  Interment was at Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville.  The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice.

237. Robert E. Averill        The Erie Times-News published 01/09/2007 to 01/11/2007

 http://www.legacy.com/ErieTimesNews/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=85909533

 Robert E. Averill, Lexington, Ohio: Robert E. “Radiant Rick” Averill, 48, of Lexington, Ohio, died Thursday, January 4, 2007 in Lexington Court Care Center following a long illness. After an eight-year battle with cancer, Rick went to his heavenly home, his beloved Bonnie ever faithful by his side. He was born September 28, 1958 in Erie, son of the late Robert and Doris (Stahlman) Averill. Rick was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1987 and worked in construction as a private contractor until he became ill. He was blessed with many friends and was a blessing to all. Rick is survived by his Bonnie of Lexington, Ohio, his sister Bunny and her husband William Ranowiecki of Erie, a nephew Mike Markham and great niece Kayla Markham both of Erie, a nephew Ed Ranowiecki of Whiteman AFB, Mo., a niece Victoria Ranowiecki of Edinboro University, a great Aunt Bette Searle of Ohio, four uncles Russ Pettis of East Springfield, James Averill of Waterford, Rich Averill of Maine, and Dave Stahlman of New Mexico, and numerous cousins and extended family. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Snyder Funeral Home, 2553 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44904 (419-884-1711). In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American cancer Society in care of Mark Mills, 5051 Iroquois Avenue, Erie PA, 16511. Online condolences to the family may be made by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

238. Julu Stahlman        Springfield News Sun

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STAHLMAN, Julu B. 80, of Springfield died Sunday, February 11, 2007 in the Ohio Masonic Retirement Village. She was born May 15, 1926 in Stratanville, Pennsylvania the daughter of Ed and Rose (McMillan) Buzard. Julu attended Clarion State Teachers College and taught school in the Clarion County School System. It was there that she met and then married her husband George Stahlman. George's occupation as a City Planner led them to many different cities in Ohio, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida before they retired to Springfield twelve years ago. Mrs. Stahlman was a member of the Presbyterian church all her life and attended church at the Ohio Masonic Home. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1945. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years George Stahlman; one sister Joan Sommerville of Clarion, Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews Barbara Stewart of Clarion, Cheryl Flick of Houston, Texas, Cindy Conn, Candy Buzard, Ed Buzard and Jim Buzard all of Tucson, Arizona, Joe Stahlman of Clarion, Jack Stahlman of Ashville, North Carolina, Jill Shirey of Hanover, Pennsylvania and Jody Smith of Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Stahlman in 1964. There will be no local services. Private burial will be in Clarion Cemetery. The family is being served by RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com. Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 2/13/2007.

239. Susanne (Stahlman) Wells            Provided by L. Schiendelman

unknown newspaper (Oregon? April 13, 1945 Eugene, Oregon

Mrs. Susanne Wells Dies on April 13^th – Mrs. Susanne Catherine Wells, 87, died Friday at the Sunset Home in Eugene. She was born September 29, 1858, at Brookville, Pa, and was married to Silas Wells on August 7, 1877. Mr. Wells died June 22, 1934. From Brookville, the family moved to Berlingame, Kansas in 1879 and from there to Garden City. In 1920 the family moved to Cottage Grove, where Mrs. Wells resided until a few months ago. She was a member of the Methodist church here for a number of years. Surviving are two sons, Cyrus Wells of McKune, Kansas, and Will Wells of Eugene and four daughters;, Mrs. Vernie Owen of El Paso, Texas, Mrs Lydia Harmon of Garden City, Kansas; Mrs. Blanche Coltrane of Fall Creek and Mrs. Bertha Canfield of Denver, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Chapman of Cottage Grove and Ella Johnson, Brookville, Pa; 49 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Mills chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 pm with the Rev Frank Brown officiating. Interment will be in the Masonic I.O.O.F. cemetery, (Cottage Grove, Oregon).

240. Clarence E. Stahlman  from:

http://searches.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/pa/somerset/obits/s5/stahlman-clarence-e.txt

CLARENCE E. STAHLMAN            The Republic, August 30, 1990

Clarence E. Stahlman, 61, of Hyndman RD 1, died Thursday, August 23, 1990, at his residence. Born October 31, 1928, in Ellerslie, Md., he was the son of the late Clyde E. and Juanita (Clark) Stahlman. He was preceded in death by one brother. He was on service-connected disability retirement with the U.S. Navy, where he served for 16 years.  He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.  He was employed at the Amcelle Plant of the Celanese Fibers Corporation for 14 years. He is survived by his widow, Martha A. (White) Stahlman; six sons: Carter E. Stahlman, Glen Rock; and Colin E. Stahlman, Ronald E. Stahlman, Nolan E. Stahlman, Bud C. Stahlman and Clarence E. Stahlman Jr., all at home; two daughters: Judy A. Stahlman, Gettysburg; and Mrs. Tracy L. Fuller, LaVale, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Jacqueline M. Hillebrecht, Cumberland, Md.; and three grandchildren. 

Friends were received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home where services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. by Pastor Roger D. Huffman. Interment, Comps Cemetery. Graveside military honors and pallbearers were provided by Oscar Jordan Post 7375, VFW, and the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

241. Avanell J. Stahlman March 12, 1917 - December 3, 2006

cache of http://www.thompson-miller.com/obituaries2/stahlman_avanell/stahlman_avanell.htm as retrieved on Jan 18, 2007

Avanell J. Stahlman , age 89, of Collingwood Lane, Emlenton, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 8:30 p.m. at her residence. Born March 12, 1917 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Adam and Sarah Kelly Schafer. She had been a practical nurse at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Oakland. She was a member of Whitehall Church of God in Emlenton. Mrs. Stahlman is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lennis (Sueann) Babcock of Orange Park, Florida; three granddaughters, one grandson, six great grandsons, all in Florida; and by her sister, Mrs. Donna Smith of Butler, Pennsylvania and a number of nieces and nephews. Four brothers and eight sisters preceded Mrs. Stahlman in death. Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 7, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kenneth C. Hall, pastor of North Main Street Church of God, officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery in Oakridge, Pennsylvania

241. Avanell J. Stahlman

cache of http://www.thederrick.com/stories/12062006-3050.shtml as retrieved on Dec 14, 2006 

Avanell J. Stahlman, 89, of 719 Collingwood Lane, Emlenton, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, in her residence. Born March 12, 1917, in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of Adam and Sarah Kelly Schafer.  Mrs. Stahlman worked as a practical nurse at the VA Medical Center in Oakland, Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Whitehall Church of God in Emlenton. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lennis (Sueann) Babcock of Orange Park, Fla.; three granddaughters, one grandson and six great-grandsons, all of Florida. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Donna Smith of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and eight sisters.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth C. Hall of the North Main Street Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

242. Russell Eugene “Gene” Dye      Marietta Times, 1989 

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NEWPORT — Russell Eugene “Gene” Dye, 63, of Newport died at 8:22 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, in Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 1, 1926, in Reedy, W.Va., to Russell “Ernie” and Ada Stahlman Dye. He was a veteran of World War II and had served on the U.S.S. Bunker Hill with the U.S. Navy. He had been employed by Newport and Frontier school systems and by Marietta School District until his retirement in 1977. He and his father had owned and operated Ford Tractor Sales Co. at Newport. He was a member of the Ohio Public School Employees organization and had served as president. He was also a member of American Association of Retired Persons, School Retirement System and Marietta Senior Citizens.

On May 18, 1947, he married Mary L. Lauer, who survives with one son, Russell Eugene Jr. of Marietta; two daughters, Mrs. William (Mary Jean) Bosworth and Mrs. James (Loretta Sue) Kern, both of Marietta; five grandchildren; two brothers, Carl and George, both of Newport; three sisters, Mrs. Walter (Libby) Lauer of Newport, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Welch of Augusta, Ga., and Mrs. Stanley (Nancy) Michaelis of Marietta; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in McClure-Schafer Funeral Home with the Rev. Kurt Landerholm officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. today until the hour of the services.

243. Charles Earnest Stahlman Unknown Newspaper, unknown date

Charles E. Stahlman, 58, died in the Oil City Hospital on Wednesday, following a two weeks illness. Mr. Stahlman was born in Fisher, April 18 1891, a son of the late John C and Clara Bowersox Stahlman. He was married to Jennie Baum, of Fisher, on June 16, 1913. He spent his early life in Fisher, moving on to Oil City in 1930 when he became employed by the Grove Hill Cemetery association. Besides his wife he is survived by the following children; Clara Stahlman, of Limestone, NY; Lawrence Stahlman, Tonawanda, NY; Mrs Ida Downing, Rouseville; Mrs Genevieve Moore and Mrs. Lorraine McCawlet, Oil City; Russell and Shirley Stahlman, at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Minnie Stover, Mrs. Jennie Weaver, and David Stahlman, of Tonawanda, NY and James Stahlman, of Brockport. Six grandchildren also survive.

244. Lizzie C. Cressley Date of death: March 29, 2007 Unknown Newspaper, Probably the Derrick

Lizzie C. Cressely, 90, of Tarentum, died Thursday, March 29, 2007 in Alle-Kiski Medical Center, Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison.She was born August 15, 1916, in Coolspring, daughter of the late Michael and Laura (Stahlman) Himes and lived in the local area since 1940. She was a homemaker and member of Pleasant Unity United Presbyterian Church, West Deer.

She loved her church and enjoyed embroidering, reading and quilting.She is survived by her sons, Verlin D. "Vic" (Jean) Cressley, of Tarentum, and Leroy A. Cressley, of Brackenridge; her daughter, Joann (Ronald A.) Miller, of West Lake, Ohio; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a great granddaughter; and a sister, Selah Park, of Brookville.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Cressley, in 1983; four brothers, Harry, Clair, Wilson and John Himes; and four sisters, Lula Hetrick, Emma Burkett, Annie Smith and Hazel Young.

Relatives and friends will be received from 6 to 8 pm Saturday, March 31 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. Tenth Avenue at Corbet Street, Tarentum. 724-224-1526, where services will be at 11:00 am Monday with her Pastor, the Rev. John Gehring Anders, officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Unity Church Cemetery, West Deer.

245. Lt. Col. Nancy N. Stahlman, The Punxsutawney Spirit, April 13, 2007

Lt. Col. Nancy N. Stahlman, 77, formerly of Sumter, S.C., and Summerville died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville. Ms. Stahlman was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Coolspring, a daughter of the late George L. and Kathryn Mowry Stahlman. She graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1947. She then went on to obtain a degree as a registered nurse from Clearfield Nursing School.

Ms. Stahlman made a career in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1976, serving in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. After her retirement from the Air Force, Ms. Stahlman volunteered for both the Toomey Hospital and the Red Cross. She attended the Summerville Methodist Church. Ms. Stahlman was a member of the American Legion and the Retired Officers' Club.

She enjoyed painting, playing piano, knitting, walking and reading. Surviving relatives include a sister, Norma L. Knapp and husband Ted of Corsica; a nephew, Tom Stahlman and wife Betty of Emerickville; two great-nieces, Kim Carrier and Becky Hays, both of Brookville; and two great-great-nieces, Amanda and Amber Carrier, both of Brookville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Franklin Stahlman.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Furlong Funeral Home in Summerville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the funeral home, with the Rev. William Saxman officiating. Interment will be at Coolspring Cemetery, Oliver Township, Jefferson County. The family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Summerville Methodist Church or the Summerville Library.

246. Nello G. Campbell            Brookville Democrat or Brookville American, 1976

Nello G. Campbell, 79, of Clymer, died at the Indiana Hospital on Saturday, December 18. He was born in Warsaw Township, Jefferson County, October 19, 1897, a son of Enoch and Abbie E. Campbell. A member of the Clymer United Presbyterian Church, he is survived by one son, Donald. L. Campbell, of Indiana, RD 3; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Eva Powell and Grant Campbell, of Coolspring, and Mrs. Lula Stahlman, of Eldred. He was married to Sara Dunham, who preceded him in death 1n 1953. 

Friends will be received this evening at the Harry J. Bence Funeral Home, Clymer. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home Tuesday at 11 am, the Rev. Robert Gordon officiating. Interment will be in Temple Cemetery, Hazen.

247. Grant E. Campbell  Brookville Democrat or Brookville American, 1978

Grant E. Campbell, a resident of Coolspring, died Saturday, March 25, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, at the age of 74. He was born in Warsaw Township, August 8, 1903, son of Enoch and Abbie (Stahlman) Campbell, and was married to Mary Foradora, who died in 1967. He was a retired Railroad Engineer, having worked on The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad.

Surviving are the following Children: Shirley, wife of Lloyd Linner, of Pittsburgh; Ronald Campbell, of Flint, Michigan; Larry Campbell, of Geneva, New York; and Mary Lynn, wife of Dr. Michael Toleff, Meridian, Mississippi; fourteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and two sisters; Mrs. Eva Powell, Coolspring, and Mrs. Lulu Stahlman, of Eldred. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 29, at the Donald C. Galbraith Funeral Home. Internment will be in Temple Cemetery, Hazen. Friends will be received Tuesday after 2 pm at the funeral home.

248. Evelyn B. Earley from:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~twigs/CLARIONCO/2001/january.htm

Evelyn B. Earley, 78, of R.D. 1 Chicora died at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Sugar Creek Rest from a brain tumor. She had been a resident at Sugar Creek for four days. Born Oct 18, 1922, in Fairview, she was the daughter of William and Esther Kepple Stoops. She was the Bradys Bend Township Auditor for years. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sugarcreek Volunteer Fire department, where she held a number of offices and of the Bradys Bend Senior Center. Mrs. Earley was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora, where she was a member of the Altar Guild, the Fellowship Committee, the Church Building Planning Committee, the Lutheran Church Women and the choir. She was also a Sunday school teacher and secretary for the superintendent.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William (Esther) Stahlman of R.D. 1, Chicora; two sons, William Earley of Franklin and Ernie Earley of R.D. 1, Chicora; two sisters, Lois Hilliard of R.D. 1, Chicora and Mary Ortz of New Bethlehem; and two brothers, William Stoops of Seale, Ala., and James Stoops of Franklin. Also surviving are five grandchildren, and a number of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mrs. Earley was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. “Bud” Earley, whom she married Aug. 14, 1943, and who died May 11, 2000, a brother and a grandson.

EARLEY — Friends of Evelyn B. Earley, who died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, Chicora, and for one hour prior to services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. James A. Higgins, church pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Cemetery, R.D. 1, Chicora. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora, PA 16025

249. Eleanor Hallock Stahlman Smail                The Derrick – April 20, 2007

Eleanor Hallock Stahlman Smail, 89, of Limestone, Clarion County, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, in the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association Hospice House, Shippenville. Mrs. Smail had resided at Country Acres Assisted Living Home, OleanTrail, Fairmount City, since January 2000 until March 2007.

Born Sept. 28, 1917, in Limestone Township, she was the daughter of Dellas A. and Mary Campbell Stahlman. Mrs. Smail received her elementary education in the Limestone School and graduated in 1935 from Clarion High School. During World War II, she worked, along with her husband, in a defense plant in Cleveland, Ohio. She also sold World Book Encyclopedias and Stanley Home Products. She worked a number of years in the Clarion-Limestone School cafeteria. She then trained to be a cake decorator and worked for 17 years in the bakery at Riverside Market in Clarion.

Mrs. Smail was a member of the New Rehobeth-Greenville Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and taught Sunday school. She was a former member of the Limestone Grange, the Lady Rebekah Lodge of Clarion and the Limestone Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary. Mrs. Smail was devoted to her family and enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading, doing puzzles and photography.

She was married Aug. 27, 1937, to Ernest G. Smail, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Donna Reynolds and fiancee, John Bielski, of Limestone; two sons and their wives, Ronald and Julia Smail of Nanty Glo and Richard and Kim Smail of North Versailles; 10 grandchildren, Dennis Hubauer and wife, Lori, Bill Hubauer and wife, Bonnie, Robin Zacherl and husband, Larry, Linda Lutz, Brian Smail, David Smail and wife, Jamie, Jon Smail, Byron and Jason Smail and Laura Smail; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Lowell Stahlman and wife, Mickey, of Pueblo, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Jane Stahlman of Dillsburg and Eileen Veglan of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smail was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Burl and Duane Stahlman; a grandson, Michael Smail; and a granddaughter, Emily Elizabeth Smail. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery.

250. Margaret S. (Midge) McNeil, 68                  The Punxsutawney Spirit July 6, 2007

Margaret S. (Midge) McNeil, 68, Butler Street, in Brookville, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 26, 1938 in Peru, South America, a daughter of the late Harry W. and Sara Wilda Orcutt Stahlman. On October 12, 1963, in Corsica, she married John A. McNeil, who survives.

She was a homeworker and also spent time working at Brookville Hospital as a phlebotomist. Mrs. McNeil was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brookville and a volunteer at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville. She enjoyed birdwatching, cooking and reading, as well as raising African violets.

In addition to her husband, surviving relatives include four sons, Steven A. McNeil and wife Linda of Brookville, John E. McNeil and wife Jenn of Brookville, David B. McNeil of Fullerton, Calif., and James A. McNeil of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Elizabeth A. Welton and husband Dale H. of Brookville; a brother, George E. Stahlman of Bellefonte; a sister, Elizabeth Cook and husband Walter of Wycliffe, Ohio; two grandchildren, David M. Hegberg and Elissa McNeil; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, James. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Ray Merritt officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Laurelbrooke Landing, One Laurelbrooke Lane, Brookville, or the First Baptist Church, 101 Main St., Brookville.

251. Ronald J. Smith, 66

Ronald J. Smith, 66, Ft. Washington, Md., formerly of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 16, 1941, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Bruce E. and Dorothy Niel Smith. He was married to Nada Marie Stahlman, who survives.

Mr. Smith was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966 as a mechanic working on fighter bombers with his twin brother, Donald. He was a retired employee of Virginia Electric Company.

In addition to his wife, surviving relatives include two daughters, Alina Marie Smith and Erin Ann Smith, both of Ft. Washington; five brothers, Bruce K. Smith and wife Myrna of Hamilton, Donald D. Smith and wife Barbara of Grange, Charles E. Smith and wife Reiko of Oliveburg, Paul L. Smith and wife Vivian of Grange and Geary J. Smith and wife Eileen of Fordham; and two sisters, Nancy Evans and husband Harold of Indiana and Susan Humble and husband Ronald of Hamilton.
Friends will be received tonight at the Lee Funeral Home in Clinton, Md. A funeral service will be held the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at the funeral home.

252. John A. Stahlman from the Isabella County Republican Aug. 28, 1952

John A. Stahlman, 83, former pioneer resident of this community passed away Sunday at the Hospital in Northport. He had been spending the summer with his daughter, Mrs. Virgil McClintic, at their summer home in Northport.

He was born September 28, 1869 in Coe Township near Shepherd or Salt River as it was then known and made his home in this community many years before moving to Mt. Pleasant where he retired eight years ago as Superintendent of the Michigan City Natural Gas Company.

Funeral services were held at Stinson Funeral Home wednesday at two o’clock with Dr. Charles W. McKenzie officiating. Interment in the Salt River Cemetery.

253. Ralph H. Burris

G o o g l e's cache of https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/PACLARIO/2004-01/1075229171 as retrieved on Apr 7, 2007 14:40:08 GMT.

Ralph H. Burris, 81, of Clairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Sligo (Clarion County, Pa), died at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Clairview. Born June 24, 1922, in Bairdstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Harvey and Jennie Catherine O'Neil Burris. Mr. Burris graduated in 1940 from White Memorial High School in Knox. He worked for McCamant's Hardware Store in Knox and later owned and operated the Sligo Hardware Store for 31 years. Following the sale of his store, Mr. Burris was employed at Clarion University until his retirement in 1991.

He was a member of the Sligo Methodist Church where he served as Sunday school superintendent and was on church council and the pastor parish committee. He belonged to the Sligo Lodge # 387 I.O.O.F., where he held various offices over the years. He was a lifetime member of the Sligo Volunteer Fire Co. He was a Sligo Borough Council member, serving on several committees, and also served on the Sligo water authority board and the Sligo recreation board. He was also a driver for the Southern Clarion County Ambulance Co. He was named Sligo's Citizen of the Year in 1974.
Mr. Burris enjoyed gardening and mowing his lawn and was an avid hunter.

He was married Jan. 6, 1943, to the former Beulah Stahlman, who preceded him in death Feb. 8, 1998. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie Murray and her husband, Denny, of West Middlesex, and Deborah Divins and her husband, Paul, of Clarion; a son, R. David Burris and his wife, Kathy, of New Castle, Ind.; six grandchildren, Brent Murray of West Middlesex, Joel Murray of Mercer, Scott Burris and Steven Burris of New Castle, Ind., Michael Mortimer of Coraopolis and Lena Matteson of Butler; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Best and Hazel Sheely. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard "Dick" Eddinger, a retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery, Knox RD 2. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sligo United
Methodist Church or the Sligo Volunteer Fire Co.

254. Ellen Dinger, 78             The Punxsutawney Spirit Written by Natalie Kunkle

Mary Ellen Dinger, 78, formerly of Punxsutawney and Porter Township, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, April 29, 2007, at her daughter's home in Washington Township. She was born Oct. 10, 1928, in Porter Township, a daughter of the late E. Earl and A. Winifred (Weaver) Lettie. 

June 26, 1947, she married Clyde E. Dinger, who preceded her in death Aug. 1, 2000. Mrs. Dinger was a member of the Dora Evangelical Church. She loved to sew for her family members. Mrs. Dinger was a good Christian woman and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Surviving relatives include two daughters, Betty Lou Carr and husband Darl of Punxsutawney and Nancy Holmes and husband David of Falls Creek; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dinger was preceded in death by three brothers, Duane Lettie, Jack Lettie and William Lettie; and two sisters, Katherine Bish and Leanna Matthews. She was the last surviving member of her family.

Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. today at the Dora Evangelical Church. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church with the Rev. Kenneth Alt officiating. Interment will be in the Zion Cemetery, Porter. The family has suggested that memorial donations in Mrs. Dinger's memory be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

255. Barbara J. Stahlman

from: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/obituaries/index.html

Barbara J. Stahlman, 48, of East Brady RD1 died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin Township as a result of a heart seizure. She was born Dec. 12, 1955 in Kittanning to Charles T. and Delores E. (Rearick) Stahlman. Miss Stahlman was a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora. She was a 1975 graduate of East Brady High School. She was a member of the King Lanes Ladies Bowling League of Kittanning. Survivors include one son, Brandon Stahlman at home; three brothers, Charles T. Stahlman Jr. of Walkchalk, Kittanning RD3, Garry Stahlman of Chicora RD1 and Larry Stahlman of East Brady RD1; one sister, Mrs. James (Debbie) Riederer of Vandergrift RD2; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

STAHLMAN —Friends of Barbara J. Stahlman, 48, of East Brady RD1, who died Feb. 11, 2004, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Steighner Funeral Home, 111 E. Slippery Rock St., Chicora. Additional visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora until funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James A. Higgins, pastor of the church and the Rev. Leo A. Lenze, pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Pleasantview Drive, Kittanning, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Cemetery, Chicora RD1. Arrangements by Steighner.

 256. Agnes Marie 'Sis' Sturgeon        The Derrick 8/21/2007 provided by Chris Orris

Agnes Marie "Sis" Sturgeon, 74, of 215 Sturgeon Lane, Mayport, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Born May 8, 1933, in North Freedom, she was the daughter of Albert Guy "Beanie' Snyder and Cozy Louise Dinger Snyder. Mrs. Sturgeon was a homemaker and secretary for Newbie Wheel Alignment of New Bethlehem.

She was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church and was treasurer for many years until her failing health. Mrs. Sturgeon enjoyed reading, baking, canning and especially spending time with her family.

Surviving are four sons, David Sturgeon and Terry Sturgeon and wife, Kathy, all of Mayport, Tony Sturgeon and wife, Karen, of Distant, and Brad Sturgeon and wife, Sally, of New Bethlehem; three daughters and their spouses, Lou Ann and Bob Markle of Oak Ridge, Lisa and Mike Reiner of Mayport and Robin and Mark Spence of Brookville; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She also is survived by three brothers and their spouses, Blair and Grace Snyder of Wayne, Mich., Earl and Doreen Snyder of Mayport and Richard and Dottie Snyder of Coolspring; along with Lew and Sue Sturgeon.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sturgeon was preceded in death by a sister, Mona Kunselman; and a special friend, Jack Johnson.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Grace Baptist Church in New Bethlehem with her pastor, Justin Judy, and former pastor, Robert Zilhaver, of the New Salem United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Worthville Cemetery, Oliver Township, Jefferson County. Memorial contributions may be made to Orphans of the Storm, Armstrong County Humane Society.

257. Isaac Eugene Reiner, The Punxsutawney Spirit

Isaac Eugene Reiner, 71, Mayport, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, at Brookville Hospital. He was born Aug. 16, 1935, in Mayport, a son of Isaac J. and Iva Dinger Reiner. He was married to Peggy Ann Mix. Mr. Reiner was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church. Mr. Reiner was a retired iron worker and the owner of Eagle Mountain Coal Company. He was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons of New Bethlehem. Surviving relatives include six children, Robin Ann Roudybush of West Virginia, Mike Reiner and wife Lisa of Mayport, Wendy Oosta and husband John of Timblin, Tammy Brackett and husband Dean of Elkhart, Ind., Jeff Reiner of Mayport and Peggy Jean Reiner of Shelocta; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Melvin Reiner of Erie. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A funeral service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home with Pastor Arlene Schweitzer officiating. 

Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Ringgold.

258. Florence (McKinley) Stepp Harps Posted by: Margaret McGinnis May 5, 2002

from: http://www.pa-roots.org/data/read.php?60,245236,245236#msg-245236

Mrs Florence Stepp Harps, 78, of Box 124, Sarver, died at 5:45 pm yesterday at Butler County Memorial Hospital. Born in Summerville, Pa, Dec 5, 1897, she was the daughter of Augustus and Iva Stahlman McKinley. Her husband, Albert Harps died Dec 7, 1952.

Surviving are a son, Russell Stepp of Niceville, Fla; five daughters, Mrs Robert (Iva) Shaderline of Oil City, Mrs Harry (Elizabeth) Albert, Mrs Earl (Anna) Hahn and Mrs Marcella Kennedy, all of Butler, and Mrs Lewis (Beverly) Leasculd of Ft Eustis, Va; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; four brothers Hobart McKinley of Zelienople, Joseph of Miami, Wiley of Valencia, and Dana of Oak Hills, Butler; a stepson, Arthur Stepp of Cleveland O.; and a number of nieces and nephews. A son and a brother preceded her in death.

HARPS - Friends of Mrs Florence Stepp Harps who died Wednesday, Feb 5, 1975, will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., from 7 to 9 pm Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday from the funeral home, with the Rev. John Schneidmiller, pastor of First English Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Summit United Presbyterian Cemetery.

259. Kenneth Yates  From The Derrick

Kenneth D. Yates, 74, of 21 Long Ave., Brookville, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in DuBois Regional Medical Center.  Born Jan. 6, 1933, in Knox Dale, Pa., he was the son of James Arnold Yates and Frieda L. Dinger Yates. He was married Jan. 12, 1955, in Punxsutawney to the former Nancy Yount, who survives. Mr. Yates served from 1952 to 1954 with the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He was a corporal in the 11th Abn. Div. Military Police. He was a 1950 graduate of Brookville High School and a 1956 graduate of Coyne Electrical Institute in Chicago.

He was a member of the board for the Salvation Army in Brookville and belonged to the American Legion Post No. 102 in Brookville. He was a director of the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association in KnoxDale. He dedicated his life to Christ in 1959 and attended the Liberty Street Church of God in Clarion. He served in many positions in the church in his Christian walk with the Lord. Mr. Yates retired from Owens-Illinois in 1998 where he worked as an electrician for 28 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Kathy Y. Zentner of Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs. Scott (Karla Y.) Dillon of Rochester, N.H.; two sons, K. Douglas Yates and his wife Crystal of Brookville and Kerry Yates and his wife Ruth of State College; one brother, Glen Yates of Mocksville, N.C.; one sister, Betty Miller of KnoxDale, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Heidi Z. Campos, Kristopher Zentner, Kyle Yates, Ellen Yates, Carolyn Yates, Caroline Dillon and Cameron Dillon; and two great-grandchildren, Evan and Alaina Campos. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a granddaughter, Marin, two brothers, Carl and James Yates, and an infant brother.

Friends will be received from 1 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Pastor Bruce Wilson and Pastor Lonny Wolford will officiate. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in KnoxDale. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Rebecca M. Arthur Memorial Library, Jenks Street, Brookville, 15825, or to a charity of one’s choice.

260. Esther Stahlman - Provided by Lori T:

1. Federal Government, 1930 Federal Census, Clarion Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, Microfilm, Sheet 3B, 14 Apr 1930, T626-2016. SD 8, ED 16-6, enumurator Mrs. Catherine Shirey. "East Main, Clarion, Dwelling 61 Family 62, Stahlman, Esther, age 9, attended school since 1 Sep 1929, b. PA, parents b. PA."

2. Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, "Strattonville Man Held, Charged With Death Clarion Girl", Leader-Vindicator, Page 1, 28, Nov 1934, Clarion Free Library, PO Box 663, Clarion PA 16214. "Esther Stahlman, aged 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Stahlman, of Clarion, R.D. 1, was fatally injured at 8:40 o'clock Wednesday evening, November 21, when she was struck by a hit and run driver.  The accident occurred on the outskirts of Clarion on the Lakes-To-Sea Highway, just east of the borough limits.  The girl suffered a fractured skull and died two hours later in the Rossman-Bashline hospital at Grove City.  Death came only a few minutes after she had been admitted to the institution.  Thursday afternoon, Charles L. Summerville, 38, of near Strattonville, was arrested by highway patrolmen, charged with being the driver of the car that struck Miss Stahlman.  The arrest was made by Patrolman William Thiel, of Clarion.  Charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to stop and render assistance after an accident were preferred against Summerville.  He was taken before Squire M. H. Horner of Clarion, where he entered a plea of not guilty to the charges, and gave bond in the sum of $2,000 for his appearance at a hearing.  Fixing the date of the hearing was deferred pending the result of an inquest into the girl's death, set for Monday morning, November 26, by Dr. Gale H. Walker, coroner of Clarion county.  TRACED CAR BY HANDLE The arrest of Summerville and the subsequent charges, followed a thorough investigation conducted by Patrolman Thiel.  With only the handle of an automobile door found at the scene of the wreck as a clue, the officer set out to find the car with a missing door handle.  It was found to be from a 1934 model Chrysler sedan, and after checking with dealers in that sections, persons who had bought that make of car in 1934, he made a personal investigation.  The Summerville car was found in a barn at the man's home and the officer reported that one of the front door handles was missing.  There were also several dints in the front door and the paint scarred in places, the marks having been daubed over with fresh paint.  The handle was found to be a perfect fit.  Being questioned, Summerville is reported to have made an emphatic denial of any knowledge of striking anyone on the highway with his car.  He admitted that he had driven into Clarion at or near the hour of the accident, but denied that he injured anyone.  The Stahlman girl, in company with a sister, had been delivering milk to customers near the Stahlman farm just east of Clarion when she was fatally hurt.  She sustained a fractured skull and other body injures.  Her sister, who is said to have witnessed the accident was badly frightened and suffered from shock.  She said that the car was moving rapidly and that there was no opportunity to read the number of the license.  Miss Stahlman was born in Limestone township, May 22, 1920, and was a daughter of Ezra F. and Carrie Stahlman.  She attended the Clarion high school and was a member of the Methodist church.  Besides her parents, four sisters survive, Louise, Mary Alice, Grace, and Ethel.  Funeral services, largely attended, were conducted Saturday afternoon of last week in the M. E. Church of Clarion, Rev. W. T. Murray, the pastor, officiating.  Following the services at the church the body was taken to Frogtown where interment was made in the Salem cemetery."

3. Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Obituary: Stahlman, Esther, Leader-Vindicator, Page 2 Col 2, 28 Nov 1934, Clarion Free Library, PO Box 663, Clarion PA 16214. "Esther Stahlman, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra F. Stahlman, who reside just east of the borough line, Clarion, Pa., was the victim of a hit-and-run driver, near their home, on Wednesday evening, November 21, 1934.  Esther and her sister, Louise, were delivering milk to a neighbor at the time, and when Louise returned from the house she found her sister unconscious by the roadside. She was rushed to the office of Dr. H. E. Stahlman in Clarion, and in a short time an ambulance was summoned, and she was taken to the Rossman-Bashline Hospital in Grove City, but she passed away fifteen minutes after reaching the hospital.  Esther was born in Limestone Township on May 20, 1920, and was aged 14 years and 6 months.  She entered the Freshman class of the Clarion High School last September and was progressing very nicely in her school work, endearing herself to her schoolmates.  She is survived by her parents, four sisters, Louise, Mary Alice, Grace, and Ethel, her grandparents, and a host of friends.  She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Clarion, Pa., from which very impressive funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon, November 24th, conducted by her pastor, Dr. W. P. Murray, assisted by Rev. A. E. Master of New Bethlehem, Pa., a former pastor of the family.  Interment followed in the Salem cemetery at Frogtown.  Six young ladies from her class acted as honorary pall-bearers, and six young men from the same class as active pall-bearers.  The sympathy of a large circle of neighbors and friends is extended to the bereaved family."

4. Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, "Summerville Held for Grand Jury in Death of Stahlman Girl", Leader-Vindicator, Page 1, 5 Dec 1934, Clarion Free Library, PO Box 663, Clarion PA 16214. "A coroner's jury investigating the death of Miss Esther Stahlman, killed by a hit and run driver on the outskirts of Clarion Wednesday evening, November 21st, last week recommended that Charles L. Summerville, charged with being the driver of the car that killed Miss Stahlman, be held for action of the Grand Jury.  Witnesses examined by the coroner and his jury included Ezra Stahlman, father of the slain girl; Louise Stahlman, a sister; Joe Kosman and Ray Fink who took the girl to the office of Dr. H. E. Stahlman in Clarion.  Members of the jury were A. A. Glover, Ralph Cyphert, J. M. Crooks, Dean George, Art Gillinger and T. A. Rhea. Summerville denies the charge and has furnished bail for court.  Inasmuch as the criminal list of the December term contained but a few cases, Judge Geary last week ruled that all the criminal charges brought to that term be contained until the February sessions, in which case this action against Summerville will be held over until the February session convenes.  Summerville, who resides at Strattonville, was arrested when the handle of an automobile door found at the place of the accident, was a perfect fit in one of the doors of his car, the handle of which was missing."

5. Cemetery List, Salem Cemetery, Frogtown, Limestone Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, Clarion County Historical Society, 17 South Fifth Avenue, Clarion PA  16214-1501, [email protected]. "Stahlman,  Esther L., 1920-1934, LIM05, same stone as, Ezra F, Carrie."

261. Mary Lucille Reed, 95       The Punxsutawney Spirit 8/31/2007 found by Chris Orris  

March 2, 1931, Mrs. Reed married Merle M. Reed, who preceded her in death Sept. 23, 2001.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church, where she was an active member teaching Sunday School. She was also a member of the Ringgold Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary and the Ringgold United Methodist Women. She enjoyed baking, gardening and most of all, spending time with her family. Mrs. Reed was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving relatives include a son, Herbert Reed and wife Marian of Milesburg; four daughters, Joanne Miller of Ringgold, Beverly Snyder and husband Bill of Ringgold, Sandra Kunselman and husband Art of Reynoldsville and Joyce Neese and husband Richard of Ringgold; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, a brother, a son-in-law and two grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at the Ringgold United Methodist Church with Pastor Joan Rousseaux officiating. Interment will be in Ringgold Cemetery, Ringgold.

262. Zelda (Hamler) Stahlman from  http://www.thederrick.com/stories/08062007-1058.shtml

Obituary - Zelda Stahlman Zelda Stahlman, 79, of Maple Avenue, DuBois, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 27, 1927, in Frogtown, Limestone Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of George Hamler and Margaret McGregor Hamler, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married on June 14, 1946, to Fred J. Stahlman, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1993.

Mrs. Stahlman was a homemaker, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and watching TV, especially basketball. She is survived by two sons, Ronald F. Stahlman and his wife, Jeanne, of DuBois, and Terry L. Stahlman and his wife, Joyce, of Sykesville; one brother, Nelson Hamler of Allison Park; three grandchildren, Terry and Ronald W. Stahlman and Stacie Matson; two great-grandchildren, Taylore and Rylee; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Stahlman was preceded in death by his twin sister; Zula; and one brother, James.

There will be no visitation, and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery in Frogtown. Memorials may be made to the D.R.M.C., 3rd Floor, in DuBois.

And from:

http://www.thecourierexpress.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18664887&BRD=2758&PAG=461&dept_id=572982&rfi=6

Zelda Stahlman, 79, Maple Avenue, DuBois, died Friday at DuBois Regional Medical Center.
Born August, 27, 1927, in Frogtown, Limestone Township, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret McGregor Hamler. She was married to Fred J. Stahlman June 14, 1946. He preceded her in death June 19, 1993. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and watching television, especially basketball. She is survived by two sons, Ronald F. Stahlman of DuBois and Terry L. Stahlman of Sykesville; one brother, Nelson Hamler of Allison Park; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother James and her twin sister Zula.
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STAHLMAN: Zelda, Maple Avenue, DuBois, died Aug. 3, 2007. There will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery in Frogtown. Memorials may be made to D.R.M.C., 3rd Floor in DuBois.

263. Diane N. Rafferty from The Courier Express 06-25-2007

www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=18514231&BRD=2758&PAG=461&dept_id=572984&rfi=8 

Diane N. Rafferty, 68, 626 1/2 First St., DuBois, died Sunday at her home. Born Feb. 27, 1939, in Cranberry Township, she was the daughter of the late Clair W. and Nellie M. Yeany Stahlman. She was a graduate of Reynoldsville High School Class of 1957. She worked as a custodian for Brockway Area School District before retiring. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Reynoldsville.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Rafferty and Jeffery Rafferty, both of Wolcott, N.Y.; two daughters, Cheryl Rafferty and Wendy Wells, both of DuBois; three brothers: Edgar C. Stahlman of Pleasant Gap and William L. Stahlman and John W. Stahlman, both of Reynoldsville; two sisters, Doris M. Makufa of Brockway and Joyce L. Marsh of Marietta, Ga.; and eight grandchildren.

RAFFERTY: Diane N., 626 1/2 First St., DuBois, died June 24, 2007. Friends will be received from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bernard P. Snyder Funeral Home in Reynoldsville. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy Spence officiating. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Grampian. Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, P.O. Box 447, DuBois, PA 15801.

264. Fredrick W. Stahlman

From https://sites.rootsweb.com/~miisabel/koylobitm-z.html as retrieved on Jun 9, 2007

Isabella County Republican --- Jan- 3, 1957

Fredrick W. Stahlman, son of Aaron and Caroline Stahlman was born in Coe township, Isabella County, Mich., February 12th 1869, and died at his home in Detroit, Ore., August 18th, 1939. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sada Stahlman Bancroft of Bay City, his wife, Fanny, eight children and ten grandchildren.

Mr. Stahlman has been a Forest Ranger for the U.S. Gov. in the timber country of Oregon for twenty-five years, till 1931 when he was pensioned for faithful service. He left Shepherd in 1892.

265. Dr. S. C. Stahlman  Provided by D. Lobb, unknown newspaper, July 25, 1936

Dr. S. C. Stahlman, Former Mayor, Dies

Heart Attack Claims Former City Executive at 37; Funeral Services Monday

Dr. S. C. Stahlman, former mayor of Monongahela, and one of the community’s most widely known citizens, died today (July 25, 1936).

Death came to the former city executive at 5:40 am, in his home, 1011 Thomas Street, following a heart attack about noon yesterday. He was 37 years of age. Although Dr. Stahlman had been in failing health for several years, his sudden death came as a distinct shock. Only a short time before he was fatally stricken, he had told friends he had “never felt better in his life.”

He had driven down town yesterday morning to do some errands and had walked from place to place, greeting friends. Solicitous of his welfare, one of his friends offered to drive him. The former mayor declined, remarking: “I never felt better in my life. I’m going in to Pittsburgh Monday and fire those doctors (heart specialists attending him) and get back to work.”

He was obviously referring to the practice of dentistry which he abandoned about five years ago upon the advice of physicians when his health first became impaired. When he reached home about noon, he told Mrs. Stahlman that he had experienced a sharp pain in his heart – “as if something had broken” – while driving home and felt ill.

Alarmed when he became worse after lying down to rest on a downstairs couch, Mrs. Stahlman summoned a physician. The doctor issued orders not to move the stricken man and administered a sedative. Lapsing into a coma about 2 pm, Dr. Stahlman remained unconscious until death came this morning. His wife and physician were at his bedside almost all night.

Dr. Stahlman was twice mayor of Monongahela and during his tenure of office was recognized as the leader of one of the most powerful political organizations in the city’s political annals. The candidate of the Republican party, he was first elected in 1927, defeating John B. Oehrl, the Democratic nominee by 169 votes. Four years later he again defeated Oehrl to win re-election, this time by a majority of 519 votes.

The magnetic popularity of a national leader of an opposite political faith contributed largely to his defeat when he sought a third term as mayor at the polls last year. Many of his former followers changed their political registration from Republican to Democrat with the result that their support was denied him in the primary election in which he was defeated by A. R. Day. Day was defeated by the Democratic nominee, W. E. McCracken, the present city executive, in the general election.

Dr. Solomon Chester Stahlman was born in Zollarsville, Washington County, on August 9, 1898, a son of Dr. Frederick C. and Mary Church Stahlman. He attended the public schools of Charleroi, where the family moved in 1905, and after completing high school attended Washington and Jefferson College for a brief period. He then matriculated at the University of Pittsburgh where he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery with the class of 1921.

Following his graduation, he practiced for a year in Charleroi and then came to Monongahela where he practiced until ill health forced his retirement about five years ago. Only recently he opened a restaurant on Second Street. During the World War, Dr. Stahlman prepared for service in the United States forces by a course at Plattsburg, New York.

He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church; Frank Downer Post No. 302, American Legion, of this city; the Masonic Order, Charleroi Lodge, F. & A. M. No 615; Coudersport Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons; Syria Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and other intermediate bodies of that organization. He also was a member of National, State and County Odentological Societies, having served as president of the county society.

Dr. Stahlman was married on June 3, 1922 to Gladys Ann Yohe, daughter of Harry and Agnes Yohe. Surviving are his wife, two sons, William Chester and John Harry, a daughter, Betty Lou; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Stahlman of Charleroi, and two brothers, Attorney H. Russell Stahlman, Charleroi, and Dr. H. Austin Stahlman, Indiana, Pa.

Funeral services will be held from the late home, 1011 Thomas Street, Monday afternoon, July 27, at 2:30 pm; in charge of the Reverend James Allen Kestle, pastor of the First United Methodist Episcopal church of this city. The Rev. Frank S. Montgomery, pastor of the Washington Avenue Presbyterian church of Charleroi, will assist. Internment will take place in the Monongahela Cemetery.

266. Dr. Frederick C. Stahlman            Unknown Newspaper provided by D. Lobb

Death Claims Dr. Stahlman – Prominent Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Practiced Here

Dr. Frederick C. Stahlman, 84, prominent eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, died yesterday afternoon (July 15-16, 1953) at 2:50 o’clock in Charleroi-Monesen Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks, following a heart attack. For years a resident of Charleroi, he had a wide practice in that section and in later years opened offices in this city also.

Dr. Stahlman was born in Clarion County, February 7, 1869, a son of the late Solomon and Catherine Keck Stahlman. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Charleroi where he had served as an elder since 1905. The deceased was a member of F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 615, Monongahela Chapter, Consistory; Knights Templar, and A.A.O.N.M.S., Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. While practicing his profession here he belonged to the Monongahela Rotary Club.

Dr. Stahlman was graduated at Waynesburg College in 1892, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Scholl in 1896. He was a practicing physician from 1905 until his retirement in 1950. Dr. Stahlman was a member of numerous medical societies.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Martha Church Stahlman; two sons, Dr. H. Austin Stahlman, Indiana, and Attorney H. Russell Stahlman, Charleroi; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One son, Dr. S. Chester Stahlman of Monongahela, a local dentist, and one-time Mayor of the city, died in 1937. His wife, the former Gladys Yohe, resides in Tenth Street.

267. Cecil C. Stahlman            Unknown Newspaper, 1979

Cecil C. Stahlman, 74, of 520 Twelfth Street, died at 2:25 pm, Wednesday, September 12, in the Franklin Hospital after being admitted there on August 30. Born in Sigel (Jefferson County) on January 8, 1905, he was the son of the late Amos and Mary (Groce) Stahlman. He was married to the former Frances M. Gallagher in June 1929, who survives.

Mr. Stahlman spent his early life in Jefferson County and attended public schools there. He was self-employed as a carpenter for most of his life except when he worked at the CPT plant in Franklin during World War II. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed all forms of outdoor activity, particularly fishing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Russell M. (Shirley) Hamm of Erie, Mrs. Warren H. (Coral) Fox of Franklin and Mrs. Glenn E. (Joyce) Wagner of Cochranton; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Mervin L. (Carrie) Caldwell of New Kensington, Mrs. John Harry (Coral) Flynn of Franklin, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Ebersole of Alhambra, California, and Mrs. Herbert (Evelyn) Gee of Niagara Falls; and one brother, Clarence Leslie Stahlman of Niagara Falls. He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 am Saturday, September 15, at the chapel with rev. Calvin Miller, reactor of St. John Episcopal Church, Officiating. Internment followed in the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Sigel.

268. Irvin Stahlman            Jeffersonian Democrat 2/5/1942  from Chris Orris

Irvin Stahlman, retired lumberman of Brookville and former resident of Knoxdale and Summerville, died in the Brookville Hospital last Friday at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 18 days.  Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage and followed an illness of three years.

He was born in Clarion county February 12, 1869, a son of Columbus and Teressa (Swab) Stahlman.  On August 29, 1936, he married Jennie Wagner, of Brookville, who survives him, the ceremony being performed in Ridgway.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother and one sister, James Stahlman, of DuBois and Mrs. Lottie Britton, of Olympia, Washington.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Reitz Funeral Home, in Brookville.  The Rev. Perry E. Pyle officiated and interment was in West View Cemetery, in Summerville.

269. Francis Lavina (Thomas) Stahlman The Jefferson Democrat Dec 20, 1934 from Chris Orris

Mrs. Irvin Stahlman Dies at Summerdale

Mrs. Frances Lavina (Thomas) Stahlman, wife of Irvin Stahlman, died at her home in Summerville last Saturday morning at 9;30 o’clock of complications following a seven weeks’ illness. She was aged 68 years.

She was born in Beaver township, a daughter of Elia and Lucy Ann (Shaffer) Thomas, on December 24, 1866. On December 24, 1898, she was married to Mr. Stahlman in Limestone, N.Y.. They were former residents of Johnsonburg and West Virginia. Her husband survives.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon at two o’clock with the Rev. H. D. Ewing officiating. Burial followed in Fairview (sic – West View) cemetery. Pallbearers were: John Guthrie, Miles Carrier, Henry Vandervort, Ernest Simpson, Samuel Barr, and A. C. Thomas.

270. Harvey Lewis Dinger         Jeffersonian Democrat 2/5/1942  from Chris Orris

Harvey Lewis Dinger, long time resident of Knoxdale, died at his home in Knoxdale on January 30, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 22 days.  His death was caused by a sudden heart attack, but he has been failing in health for the past month. During the latter part of his life he was engaged in mining in the Knoxdale area.

He was born in Armstrong County May 8, 1867, a son of William and Mariah (Kunselman) Dinger. He was united in marriage to Clara Stahlman, who preceded him in death.  He contracted a second marriage with Lavina L. Gould of Knoxdale, who survives.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mayme Stockdale, of Frostburg; Mrs. Maud Bristol and Mrs. Vera White, Redlands, Calif., 18 grandchildren, and three brothers, George and Joseph Dinger, of Knoxdale, and David Dinger, of Markton. Mr. Dinger was a member of the United Brethen Church of Knoxdale.

Funeral services were held at the Knoxdale Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon with the Reverend Dr. light officiating.  Interment was in the Knoxdale Cemetery.

271. Robert A. Stahlman from:

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272. Elizabeth Martha (Betty) Stahlman From:

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Colorado Springs Gazette

Elizabeth (Betty) Stahlman November 2, 1926 - October 28, 2007. Elizabeth Martha (Betty) Stahlman, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 after a short illness. She was 80. She was born on November 2, 1926 in Manchester, New Hampshire to Robert Ashby and Carlie Mae (Brock) Partridge.

She was the youngest of seven children. Following her graduation from Manchester Central High School, she was employed by Nabisco. She met her future husband, Paul Vance Stahlman, while he was stationed at Grenier Air Force Base near Manchester. They were married in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on September 15, 1951. Mr. and Mrs. Stahlman and their family moved frequently as Mr. Stahlman's Air Force career advanced. They settled in Colorado Springs in 1960 and moved to Black Forest in 1965. For health reasons, they moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1999. Following the death of Mr. Stahlman in 2004, Mrs. Stahlman moved back to Colorado Springs. Mrs. Stahlman was a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing. She later worked at La Foret as a cook and as a server at the Air Force Academy cadet dining hall.

She participated in many volunteer activities through the Episcopal Church, including the Kairos prison ministry, Daughters of the King prayer ministry, and cooking for many special events at the church. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Colorado State University-Pueblo in 1990. She is survived by her children: Col. (Dr.) Rick Stahlman (Kathy) of Schertz, Texas, Marti Stahlman (Craig Vandemoer) of Denver, Peggy Davis (Graham) of Colorado Springs, and Ed Stahlman (Lori) of Gresham, Oregon; a sister, Jean Charnley of Manchester, New Hampshire; six grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 1st at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 7400 Tudor Rd., Colorado Springs. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086) or the Springs Rescue Mission (PO Box 2108, Colorado Springs, CO 80901).                    Published in The Gazette from 10/31/2007 - 11/1/2007.

273. Dellas A. Stahlman      Unknown Newspaper, 1934, Brookville, Pa (written by Harriet Helper)

A feeling of sympathy came over the community when the word was received that Dellas Stahlman had passed away Thursday morning, September 20, 1934 in the Brookville Hospital. About two weeks ago Mr. Stahlman was taken sick with an attack of appendicitis and was taken to the Brookville Hospital where he underwent an operation. His case was of a very serious nature, having developed peritonitis before entering the hospital. Reports from him from the very first were that he was very sick, yet there were hopes for his recovery until the past week when he grew weaker and developed a weakened heart action, which caused his death.

Under any condition death is a sad occurrence, but seldom does it cause a sorrow that was so keenly felt be such a host of friends. One fails to understand just why a life should be closed so early, one that was so badly needed in his home and family, but “God’s ways are not always our ways,” and somewhere hangs a silver lining.

His body was brought to his home which he had helped to plan and build and which he loved so dearly, on Friday morning where it lay in a setting of flowers, which were piled high around the room, all testimonials from the friends who loved and respected him. Seldom do we see more loving tributes from sorrowing friends than were given here. People from all walks of life came and went from that home of sorrow, among whom were friends of his church – boys and girls who were friends of the children, business associates, friends of the family – all with the deepest sympathy.

Mr. Stahlman was the oldest son of Phillip and Allie (McKallip) Stahlman, born June 2, 1892 and died September 20, 1934, aged 42 years. He attended rural school and early in life entered into the vocation of farming and by thrift and success was counted one of the best agriculturalists of this section.

Funeral services were held in his memory from his late residence on Saturday afternoon, September 22, 1934. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the neighborhood. The services were in charge of Rev. A. E. Masters of the Reformed Church, assisted by Rev. C. C. Clawson of the Baptist Church, and Dr. J. W. Fraser of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Fraser who is a much admired friend of the family delivered the sermon. He took for his text: “A good man’s steps are ordered by the Lord,” taken from Psalms 37-23. And through this medium brought a message of comfort to the sorrowing relatives as well as a reminder to his hearers that it is a very splendid thing to be classed in the list of good men whose steps are ordered by the Lord. Mrs. W. E. Davis of New Bethlehem, Pa., sang “Abide With Me” in a very touching manner. The services throughout were most impressive and will leave lasting memories in the minds of those most nearly connected with the family.

Mr. Stahlman was a member of the Reformed Church from early boyhood, having at different times held very responsible offices in the church. At the time of his death he held the office of Deacon. He was superintendent of the Sabbath school the past two years, and took a very active interest in the work of his church. He was a member of the school board of Limestone township and one of the most capable men on the board. He was also secretary-treasurer of the Clarion County Guernsey Association.

On June 2, 1915, he was united in Marriage to Miss Mary Campbell. To this union, five children were born, Robert, who is a member of the Junior class of the State Teacher’s College, Clarion; Eleanor, a senior in the Clarion high school; Burl, Dwane, and Lowell, aged 11, 8, and 2 years respectively. His widow and the five children survive him. He is also survived by his father and mother, who are in their declining years and are feeling this sorrow most deeply. To them is given the kindest sympathy. Two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Wahburton of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Metta Dodson of Smicksburg, Pa., and one brother, Paige W. Stahlman, of the Central Garage, New Bethlehem, Pa. Also survive him. The pall-bearers were most all cousins of the deceased. The internment was made in the Salem cemetery under the direction of H. H. Sloan of Hawthorn, Pa.

274.    Isaac Brosius   

Isaac Brosius, Sr. A Pioneer Settler, Dead

Jefferson County has lost one of her most esteemed citizens, and a pioneer settler in the death of Isaac Brosius, Sr., of Ringgold Township, who died January 22 (1913) at the grand old age of 90 years and 91 days. Mr. Brosius was born in Northumberland County, Pa., October 23, 1822, and in his mother's arms was carried to Jefferson County, where his father died while a young Isaac was but 14 years of age. He then was compelled to make his own way in the world, which he earnestly began by hiring out at 25 cents a day to earn money and pay his father's funeral expenses.

After years of honest labor this was accomplished, with enough money ahead, with which for a start, he thought himself able to support a family of his own. He then married Miss Catherine Hinderliter, and moved to the then forests of Ringgold Township to clear off the land for a farm, where he reared a family. The happy couple was blessed by the birth of five sons and five daughters, all of which grew to maturity and were married. On February 1, 1886, his life was gloomed by the death of his wife. He later married Mrs. Lena Snyder, with whom he also lived a happy life, until 1907, when his second wife also died. His life being saddened a second time and not caring to marry again, his nephew, Mr. and Mrs. John Shauger, then moved into the house with him, to care for him the remainder of his life. 

Mr. and Mrs. Shrauger are being complimented by everyone for the careful attention given to the then old and feeble man, and the surviving children are expressing their heartfelt gratitude towards them for the tender care of their father. Mr. Brosius joined the Lutheran Church in his youth and remained a devout Christian, in that faith, to his dying moment, and lived long enough to assist in the erection of three different church buildings on the same ground. He always occupied one of the church pews, even to the last year of his life and will be greatly missed, both in church and in his community. When his end came, he commanded his soul into the hands of his maker and passed into a quiet and peaceful sleep, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Shrauger, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stahlman, Elias Neese and Jesse Brosius by his bedside.

Mr. Brosius is survived by four sons and four daughters as follows: John, Daniel, Henry and Jacob Brosious, and Mrs. J. A. Geist, Mrs. Jacob Stahlman, Mrs. Elias Neese and Mrs. Issac Boddorf,Jr. He is also survived by one brother, one sister, 36 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

275. Nelson Dinger   From: http://www.legacy.com/ERIETIMESNEWS/DeathNotices.asp?Page=SEARCHRESULTS

Nelson E. Dinger Beloved Husband, Father, & Grandfather Nelson E. Dinger, 74, a resident of North East, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday evening December 14, 2007 at the Erie Hamot Medical Center. He was a 15 year survivor of cancer. A resident of the Erie area most of his adult life, he was born in Dora, Pa. on January 8, 1933 a son of the late Harry and Bessie Stahlman Dinger. He was a 1951 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and had served in the U.S. Army 235th Field Artillery Forward Observers in Korea.

Nelson had been the general manager and vice president of the Huber Reversible Fan Co. retiring in 1995 after 27 years with the company. Previously, he had worked at the Goodyear T&R Co. for 15 years and at the Sans Corporation for three years. He had been awarded two U.S. Patents in 1986. A member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, he served on the church Investment Committee and Finance Stewardship Committee. Nelson was a member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge # 145, F& AM, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite--Valley of Jamestown, and the Ismailia Shrine which are all located in Jamestown, N.Y. Nelson enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, going on family vacations, skiing, golfing, fishing, and hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton and Harold Dinger and three sisters, Olive Milburn, Elmira Daugherty, and Arlene Rolls. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sandra Kling Dinger, whom he married on August 2, 1958 at the First Lutheran Church in Jamestown; a son, Bradley Dinger and his wife Sheila of Erie; a daughter, Pamela Giewont and her husband Rick of Union City; a brother, Herman Dinger and his wife Betty of Erie; a sister Nellie Huber of Erie; and four grandchildren, Amanda and Shawn Giewont and Andrew and Brian Dinger. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Road (Route 8), Erie, corner of East Gore Rd. and Pine Ave, Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to services on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9261 Lake Pleasant Road, Erie, officiated by the Pastor, Rev. William G. Cox, Jr., and Rev. Kenneth Laber. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y. Memorials may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 9261 Lake Pleasant Road, Erie, 16509 or the Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th Street, Erie, 16505.

276. Jesse Hepler (Christina (Hepler) Stahlman's father)        from L. Terwilliger

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Message Board Post:     also see original clipping attached.  Source and date of clipping not known.

Jesse E. Hepler, one of Clarion county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died at his late home at Fairmount City, Sunday, Dec. 9, 1906, at 6:40 a.m., aged 75 years, 6 months, and 17 days.  Several months ago Mr. Hepler became paralyzed in his lower limbs and while he was not afflicted with any organic disease, yet he gradually grew weak and weaker until the end came.

Deceased was the oldest child of Adam and Catharine Brinker Hepler, of sacred memory, and was born on the Hepler homestead in Limestone Twp., this county, on May 22, 1831.  He became a farmer, one of the most successful in all this section, and amassed a nice little fortune by hard work and careful management.  On March 14, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth A. Mohney who, during the almost 53 years of their earthly pilgrimage together, proved an helpmeet in every sense of the term.  To this long and happy union were born seven children; viz., Raymond, of Red Bank Twp., Armstrong Co.; Dr. A. J., of New Bethlehem; Mrs. G. G. Stahlman, of Frogtown, and Dr. P. E. of Bridgeport, O.  Also, Clara, Barney and Maudie, who preceded their father to the spirit world.

Up until 1892 Mr. Hepler with his family lived on the Hepler plantation almost within sight of the homestead where he was born.  Increasing age caused him to dispose of his beautiful farm to his son, Dr. P. E. and _____ purchased a lovely home at Fairmount where he and his wife resided in peace, comfort and happiness ever since.  Two years ago the 14th of March, Mr. and Mrs. Hepler celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage; and the outpouring of friends and relatives from far and near demonstrated forcibly the very high esteem in which this aged couple was held.

When quite a young man, years before he was married, Mr. Hepler joined the Reformed church and remained an active and consistent member of that body up to the time of his death.

In addition to his widow and the living children above mentioned, deceased is survived by 20 grand children and 6 great grand children.  He is also survived by three brothers; viz., William and Samuel, of Frogtown, and Thomas, of Frampton.  His widow is one of six sisters all of whom are now widows; viz., Mrs. Sarah Imhoof, Mrs. Catherine McKellip, Mrs. Maria Butler, Mrs. Chrissie Gray, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hepler.

On Monday evening, Dec. 10, private funeral services were held at the residence by the deceased's pastor, Rev. J. M. Evans; and on Tuesday morning more public exercises were held in the Reformed church at Frogtown, also conducted by Pastor Evans, after which, interment under the direction of Mr. Hoy, of New Bethlehem, was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

277. Martha (Wolfgang) Carrier        Jeffersonian Democrat  5/24/1945      From C. Orris

Mrs. Martha Carrier, of Summerville, died Sunday, May 20, 1945, at 9:30 p.m., at her home in Summerville after an illness of six months at the age of eighty-seven years, eight months and three days.  Death was caused by a complication of diseases.

Born September 17, 1857, in Redbank township, Clarion county, she was a daughter of the late Teter and Anna (Haines) Wolfgang.  She was united in marriage with Franklin Stahlman, who preceded her in death several years ago.  To this union two daughters and one son were born: Laura, wife of Richard Pifer, of Ft. William, Can.; Anne, wife of Rudolph Roland of Portland, Ore.; and one son who preceded his mother in death.

Deceased was twice married, the second time to Isaac Carrier, of Summerville.  No children were born to this union. Surviving, in addition to her husband and two daughters, are one sister, Mrs. Mary Miller, of Mayport R.D.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Church at Shannondale, with Rev. Paul Trout officiating.  Interment was made in Shannondale cemetery.

278. C. Merle “Guber” Kunselman      From The Punxsutawney Spirit

C. Merle “Guber” Kunselman, 78, Punxsutawney, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, surrounded by his devoted family at Christ the King Manor, DuBois. Mr. Kunselman was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Walter and Melda (Hoch) Kunselman. He married Phyllis (Mauk) Kunselman of Punxsutawney, who survives. Mr. Kunselman was a member of the Cloe United Methodist Church.

He was the former owner of Guber's Used Cars in Cloe for many years. Mr. Kunselman was a member of the Punxsutawney Eagles No. 1231 and a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Robert C. Kunselman and wife Debbie of Florence, S.C., and Lt. Colonel David R. Kunselman and wife Kimberly of Germany; a daughter, Deborah Ann Fleckenstein and husband James of Punxsutawney; six grandchildren, Heather Thompson, Paul Kunselman, Laura Fleckenstein, Julie Fleckenstein, Erin Kunselman, Megan Kunselman; and five great-grandchildren, Brandon Thompson, Dustin Thompson, Colby Thompson, Morgan McFarland and Graham McFarland.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McCabe Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Hendrickson officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery, Frostburg. The family requests donations be made to Christ the King Manor, DuBois, or Punxsutawney Area Hospice.

279. Martha E. (Carrier) Bullers     From C. Orris – unknown Brookville newspaper

Martha E. Bullers, a resident of RD 1 Brookville died Sunday, June 28 (1981), in the Pennsylvania Memorial Home at the age of 95. Born in Richardsville October 26, 1885, she was the daughter of the late James and Lucy (Stahlman ) Carrier. She was married to Arthur Bullers, who died in 1976. Mrs. Bullers was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are one son, Floyd E. Bullers, RD 1, Brookville, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by a son, Clair, and a daughter, Doris. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1, at 1:30 pm from the Donald C. Galbraith Funeral Home, Brookville. Interment will be in the Butler Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening, Tuesday and until time of services Wednesday.

280. Clair Bullers        From C. Orris, unknown Brookville newspaper

Clair Bullers, Brookville RD 1, retired post office employee, died in the Brookville Hospital Wednesday morning, June 23 (1976), at the age of 59. He was born in Warsaw Township January 6, 1917, a son of Arthur B. and Elizabeth (Carrier) Bullers and was married to Opal Dickey, of Brookville RD 2 in 1940. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and the Brookville Kiwanis Club.

He is survived by his wife, his mother, and two daughters; Sally, wife of William Mantzel, of Guys Mills; and Martha, widow of Gregory Knott, of Perkasie; two grandchildren, and a brother, Floyd, of Brookville RD 1.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, at 1:30 pm, in the Donald C. Galbraith Funeral home, Rev Dean A. Davidson officiating. Internment will be in Butler Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 7 pm Wednesday.

281. Arthur B. Bullers           From C. Orris    Funeral Home memorial card

In Memory of Arthur B. Bullers

Born: July 28, 1884 Passed away: May 5, 1976

Services held at the Donald C. Galbraith Funeral Home, Friday, May 7, 1976 a 2 pm

Officiating: Rev. LaVerne Howard. Final resting Place: Butler Cemetery

282. David C. Fink    From: http://thederrick.com/stories/12082007-6042.shtml and

http://www.evansfuneralhome.net/index.cfm

David C. Fink, 55, of Columbus, Ohio, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. Mr. Fink was a graduate Dubois High School, class of 1970, and Penn State University, class of 1976. He was working on his masters at University of Michigan.

Mr. Fink was an employee of Defense Supply Contractor Center with more than 30 years of service.

He is survived by life partner and soul mate Sherri; a daughter, Amanda Peters and her husband Dave; a son, Jason Fink; six grandchildren, Gene, Austin, Kaitlyn, Mason, Kendrick and Josef; his mother, Lillian Stahlman; a sister, Phyllis Bathurst and her husband Luther; two brothers, James Fink and John Fink; a brother-in-law, Timothy Eggert; several nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mr. Fink was preceded in death by his father, James Calvin Fink II; his step-father, Fredrick Boyd Stahlman; and a sister, Beverly Eileen Eggert. Call hours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralhome.net

283. Alfred H. Ritchey          from The Franklin News Herald

Alfred H. Ritchey, 70, of 674 Grant St., Franklin, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007, at 127 Congress Hill Road, Franklin.  Born June 17, 1936, in Franklin, he was the son of John C. and Lillian I. Brown Ritchey. He was a member of the National Guards. Mr. Ritchey worked for 23 years as a laborer for Electralloy in Oil City, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed racing, hunting and Ford trucks.

Mr. Ritchey was married April 19, 1958, to Luella Bowen, who died in 2005. Surviving are three sons, John Ritchey of Meadville, Alfred H. "Buck" Ritchey Jr. and Richard L. "Rick" Ritchey, both of Franklin; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Stacey) Sopher of Franklin; and seven grandchildren, Eric Ritchey, John Ritchey, Jackie Ritchey, Alan Ritchey, Samantha Ritchey and Joey Ritchey, all of Franklin, and Kitty Lou Hoffman and husband, Richey, of Utica.

He also is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Bill (Louise) Dailey of Polk. Mrs. Phillip (Phyllis) Crawford of Dempseytown, Mrs. Robert (Dot) Stahlman of Seneca and Mrs. Ralph (Joyce) Willyoung of Franklin; and two brothers, Walter Ritchey and wife, Nancy, of Oil City and Clair Ritchey and wife, Linda, of Seneca. Mr. Ritchey was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Sass, pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

284. Helen Leona Champion  From: https://lists.rootsweb.com/hyperkitty/th/read/PACLARIO/2005-11/1133235772

The Derrick, Nov. 22, 2005

Helen Leona Champion, 85, of 1023 Champion Road, New Bethlehem, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in Beverly Healthcare-Clarion. Born June 29, 1920, in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of William Alexander and Floda Minerva Bowersox Swartfager.

Mrs. Champion was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Champion was married Jan. 14, 1943, to Clark Elmer Champion, who died Jan. 9, 1995.

Surviving are four sons and their spouses, Dr. Darl Hilton and Victoria Leigh Smith Champion of Fayetteville, N.C., William Clark and Bonita Lynn Gibson Champion of Summerville, Dennis Charles and Norma Jean Stahlman Champion of Williamsburg, Va., and Gerald Lynn and Traci Renee Shaffer Champion of New Bethlehem; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Champion was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Magness; and five brothers, Carl Swartfager, Harry Swartfager, Gene Swartfager, Arthur Swartfager and Don Swartfager.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, 4065 Brookville St., Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor T. Donald Hamilton of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery at Frogtown, Limestone Township, Clarion County In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oakwood Presbyterian Church or to the American Cancer Society.

285. Lloyd I. Wassum            From The Derrick, June 11. 2005

Lloyd I. Wassum, 76, of 15352 Route 68, Sligo, died Friday morning, June 10, 2005, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 15, 1929, in Shamburg, Clarion County, he was the son of Claude and Grace Hodil Wassum. Mr. Wassum operated a dairy farm and drove a milk truck and mobile feed grinder. He retired from Jesse Buzzard Trucking. Following retirement, he served as a supervisor for Piney Township, Clarion County, and drove school bus for Union School District. He was a member of Licking-Cherry Run Presbyterian Church, Sligo Lions Club, Clarion Moose Lodge No. 101 and Moose Legion No. 1.

He enjoyed taking high school sports teams to events, light farm and lawn maintenance, tractors, and spending time with friends and his grandchildren. He was married May 23, 1952, to Louise Rea, who preceded him in death Jan. 18, 2004. Surviving are two sons and their wives, David and Lori Wassum of Parker and Duane and Karen Wassum of Orchard Park, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Caleb Wassum, Kelly Wassum and Curtis Wassum; and a sister, Twila Wassum of Shelocta. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel R. Wassum; two sisters, Helen Bowser and Martha Stahlman; and two brothers, Dale Wassum and Carl Wassum. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Piper, pastor of the Sligo Chapel, officiating. Interment will follow at Sligo Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Southern Clarion County Ambulance Service, Route 68, Rimersburg, 16248; or the Licking-Cherry Run Presbyterian Church, Rimersburg RD, 16248.

286. Kenneth E. Myers Sr.    from The Derrick, Monday, March 19, 2001

Kenneth E. Myers Sr., 77, of Pride Street, Brookville, died Saturday, March 17, 2001 at his residence. Born Sept. 6, 1923, in Worthville, he was a son of John Albert and Sarah Ellen Kiehl Myers.

During World War II, he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army with Co. A, 139th Airborne Eng. Bat., 17th Airborne Division. He was parachute qualified in gliders. He saw duty in England, Belgium and Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Myers was a self-employed carpenter as well as union employed. He also worked in coal mining. He was a member of the Raymond B. Hetrick VFW Post No. 204 in Brookville, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 983 in Brookville and the Brookville Fireman's Club. Mr. Myers enjoyed camping, fishing and music.

He first was married to Virginia I. Rankin, who died April 28, 1984. He later married Eleanor "Chub" Racchini, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Kenneth E. Myers Jr. and his wife, Rosalie M., of Brookville, and Curtis D. Myers and his wife, Karen, of Sigel; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Gale Myers) Wolfe Jr. of Brookville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Steve (Barbara) Kruzelak of Coral Springs, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He also is survived by three brothers, Harry "Cal" Myers of Worthville, Bernard "Boots" Myers of New Castle and John Myers of Corsica; and a sister, Nellie Rankin of New Castle.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Myers was preceded in death by four brothers, William Myers, Albert Myers, Howard "Pete" Myers and Joseph Myers; and four sisters, Arlene Stahlman, Florence Shobert, Dorothy Myers and Mary Louise Myers.

Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Robert Janacek officiating. Interment will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 700, Pittsburgh, 15235, or to the American Heart Association, Mrs. Ray Thrush, Central Avenue Extension, Brookville, 15825.

287. Geraldine E. Flockerzi    From: The Derrick, March 2, 2005

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Geraldine E. Flockerzi, 84, of Riverside Drive, Oil City, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She was a resident of Fertigs until moving in 1972 to Oil City. Born Feb. 2, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Elmer L. and Minnie Moorhead Sharrar. Mrs. Flockerzi was a homemaker.

She was married Dec. 28, 1936, to Russell D. Flockerzi, who died Nov. 27, 1992. Surviving are four sons, Gary L. and Sarah Flockerzi of Fertigs, David L. Flockerzi and wife, Shelia, of Oil City, Gerald A. Flockerzi of Venus and Bruce E. Flockerzi and wife, Sue, of Oil City; two daughters, Mary Kay McFadden of Venus and Cheryl Ann Delp of Venus; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Nyall Sharrar and wife, Thelma, of Oil City; two sisters, Phyllis Stahlman of Erie and Connie Speer and husband, Charles, of Titusville; a son-in-law, Roger Suter of Friendly, W.Va.; a special niece, Marylin McGinnis of Las Vegas; and several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Suter; an infant son, Glenn Flockerzi; two brothers, Lloyd Sharrar and Elmer Sharrar; a sister, Helen McGinnis; and a son-in-law, Phillip Lineman. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Church of Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in the Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County Humane Society or to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County.

288. Dorothy A. Deets           The Derrick, November 7, 2006

Dorothy A. Deets, 88, of Tarr Road, Titusville, died at 12:50 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, in her residence following an extended illness. Born Oct. 7, 1918, in Titusville, she was the daughter of Clinton N. and Bertha Popeney Ames. She was a 1935 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Deets was employed by Joy Manufacturing of Franklin, retiring in 1984. She also worked for six years as a tax consultant with H&R Block.

She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church in Dempseytown where she formerly served as financial secretary and superintendent of the children's department. She was very active and held different offices of church council. Mrs. Deets also was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.

She was married in Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1936, to Glenn L. Deets, who died April 9, 1998. Mr. and Mrs. Deets owned Deets Mum Gardens and sold their gladiola and chrysanthemum plants at curb market in Oil City and Franklin. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

Surviving are three children, David G. Deets and wife, Margie, of Cooperstown, Mary Lou Stahlman of Reno and John C. Deets and wife, Carol, of Titusville; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Helen J. Ames of Titusville and B. Jean Ames of Erie; two brothers, Edward C. Ames and wife, Helen, of Oil City and Charles J. Ames and wife, Mary Helen, of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Deets was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Ames and Donovan Ames. Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home Inc., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Oakland United Methodist Church, Dempseytown, with the Rev. Richard Roberts, pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Dempseytown. Memorial contributions can be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church.

289. Charlotte M. Powell        The Derrick, Friday, February 23, 2001

Charlotte M. Powell, 69, of Brookville RD 4, Union Township, Jefferson County, died at 2:37 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in Clarion Hospital.  Born June 14, 1931, in Summerville, Jefferson County, she was a daughter of Charles and Eleanor (Postlewaite) Smith. Mrs. Powell worked for the Sylvania Co. in Brookville and later worked for Brockway Glass Co. until her retirement. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Corsica. Mrs. Powell was married March 9, 1952, to Glenn E. Powell, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Roger G. Powell and Robert K. Powell, both of Brookville RD 4; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sandra) Himes of Greenville, Texas, and Mrs. Kevin (Teresa) Haines of Corsica; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Laura Elsie) Stahlman of Parker RD 1; and a brother, Leon Smith of Brookville.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by two brothers, Monroe Smith and David Smith; and a sister, Marie Smith. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Dietrick, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Corsica, officiating. Interment will be in the Roseville Bethel Cemetery, Union Township, Jefferson County.

290. Howard A. Shaffer            The Derrick, Saturday August 10, 2002 

Howard A. Shaffer, 84, of Clarion died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, in Clarion Hospital following an illness. Surviving are his wife, Germaine Shaffer of Clarion; a son, Randall B. Shaffer of Shippenville; a daughter, Mary Ellen Stahlman of Clarion; and three granddaughters, Heidi Shaffer of Shippenville and Bethany and Mallory Stahlman of Clarion. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Msgr. Joseph Riccardo officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or a veterans charity. The Goble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

291.   F. David Stahlman  Clarion News 11/15/1994 provided by Chris Orris

F. David Stahlman, 66, of RD1 Strattanville, Limestone Township, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 9,1994, in Clarion Hospital. Born November 7, 1928, in Limestone Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Frank D. and Crissie Brocious Stahlman. He was married to Dorothy Carrier on December 25, 1950. She survives. Mr. Stahlman was a partner for 20 years in the Ernest C. Dean Contractors Inc., a coal company. At the time of his death, Mr. Stahlman was a horse breeder and owner of Rimwold. He was of the Protestant faith.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Stahlman is survived by five daughters, Laurie Park of Fort Myers, Fla., Brenda Miller, Rhonda Keighley and Lisa McNaughton, all of Strattanville, and Lee-ann McCall of Clarion; one son, Eric Stahlman of Strattanville; nine grandchildren; a sister, Shirley Sushereba of Strattanville; and a niece. Mr. Stahlman was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack Stahlman.

The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charged of arrangements. Services will be private.

292a. Dorothy Lois Stahlman 20 April 2001 Progress News Provided by Lori T

Dorothy Lois Stahlman, 72, formerly of Strattanville, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Beverly Healthcare, Shippenville. Born Dec. 17, 1928, in Summerville, she was a daughter of Harvey Allen and Zoe SHEA CARRIER. Mrs. Stahlman was the former owner of retail stores in Orlando, Fort Myers and Naples, Fla.

She enjoyed gardening, decorating and art. Mrs. Stahlman was married to David Stahlman, who died Nov. 9, 1994. Surviving are a son, Eric Stahlman of Strattanville; five daughters, Laurie PARK of Fort Myers, Fla., Brenda Stahlman of Oil City, and Rhonda KEIGHLEY, Lisa McNAUGHTON and Lee-Ann McCALL, all of Strattanville; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

She also is survived by a brother, Harvey Carrier Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

292b.Dorothy Lois (Carrier) Stahlman          The Derrick, Friday, April 20, 2001

DOROTHY LOIS STAHLMAN    Dorothy Lois Stahlman, 72, formerly of Strattanville, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Beverly Healthcare, Shippenville. Born Dec. 17, 1928, in Summerville, she was a daughter of Harvey
Allen and Zoe SHEA CARRIER.

Mrs. Stahlman was the former owner of retail stores in Orlando, Fort Myers and Naples, Fla. She enjoyed gardening, decorating and art. Mrs. Stahlman was married to David Stahlman, who died Nov. 9, 1994. Surviving are a son, Eric Stahlman of Strattanville; five daughters, Laurie PARK of Fort Myers, Fla., Brenda Stahlman of Oil City, and Rhonda KEIGHLEY, Lisa McNAUGHTON and Lee-Ann McCALL, all of Strattanville; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She also is survived by a brother, Harvey Carrier Jr., of Baltimore, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

293.   F. Stahlman The Clarion News 4/12/1983 Provided by Chris Orris

Frank David Stahlman, 83, of RD1 Strattanville died Sunday morning, April 10,1983, Naples, (Fla.) Community Hospital. He was stricken ill while visiting in Florida. Born July 27, 1899, in Limestone Township, he was the son of the late John S (sic – should be F). and Cora McKinley Stahlman.  He was married to the former Crissie Brocious, who survives.

Mr. Stahlman was a veteran of World War I and after the war worked as a farmer.  He owned and operated a school bus service for 30 years in Clarion County. Mr. Stahlman was a Limestone Township road supervisor for 30 years and was elected a Clarion County Commissioner, Serving a four-year term. He was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church at Corsica; the Masonic lodge in Clarion; Coudersport Consistory, the Zem Zem Shrine and the VFW of Clarion.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Sushereba of RD Strattanville; one son F. David of RD Strattanville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. George (Dorothy) Miller of Corsica, Mrs. Earl (Fonda) Grumpling Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Francis (Lucille) White of RD Corsica.

One son, Jack Loraine Stahlman was killed in the South Pacific in 1945, World War II.

Friends are being received at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  The rev. Cletus V. Baker will officiate and burial will be in Pisgah Church Cemetery.

294.   Mrs. Irene Stahlman  The Clarion News 7/6/1966 provided by Chris Orris

Tionesta - Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Irene Stahlman, 74, of Tionesta from the Maurice V. Rhodes Funeral Home. Rev. Harry Baxter officiated and interment was in the Frogtown Cemetery. Mrs. Stahlman died early Saturday, July 2, 1966, in the Titusville Hospital. Born in Butler County April 1, 1892, she was the daughter of Mayben and Estella Phillips.  She was married to Philip H. Stahlman, who survives. Mrs. Stahlman was a retired schoolteacher.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alma Daelhousen of Tidioute and Mrs. Mildred Berdine of Warren; two brothers, Homer H. Phillips of Clarendon and Harry Phillips of Pittsburgh; and six stepchildren, Philip H. Stahlman of Seaford, Long Island, Mrs. Beulah Burris of Sligo, Mrs. Eunice Altmire of Greenville, Mrs. Natalie Slaugenhoupt of Cleveland, Ohio, John B. Stahlman of Buffalo, N. Y., and Miss Mary Stahlman of Cleveland, Ohio.

295. STAHLMAN Mrs. Dewalt (Catherine (Potter) (Copenhaver) Stahlman)

From Obituaries from the Clarion Democrat 1906 – 1910 Compiled by Sally Jordan Reed.

STAHLMAN Mrs. Dewalt – April 8, 1909 – After a severe illness of three weeks, Mrs. Dewalt Stahlman of Fisher died from the effects of pneumonia Sunday, March 28 at 8:30 pm. The funeral took place Tuesday, March 30 at 2 pm, the services being held in the Presbyterian Church at Fisher conducted by Rev. Humbert, pastor of the church.  The remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Stahlman was 70 years of age and was born at Fisher where she spent all her life.  She was a member of the Methodist Church for 35 years and was an energetic worker in all church activities.  She was a conscientious Christian mother, loved and respected by all who knew her. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of all their neighbors and friends in their bereavement.  The deceased is survived by her husband and four children: Taylor Copenhaver, a merchant of Sigel; Scott Copenhaver, a veterinary surgeon of Ridgway; Mrs. J. A. Myers of Fisher and Mrs. C. C. Stahlman of Pigeon.

She is also survived by four step-children:  Mrs. David Frost and C. C. Stahlman of Pigeon, Henry and John Stahlman of Fisher.  She also leaves two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Wm. Terwilliger of Fisher, Mrs. Henry Beer of Brookville; Clarence Potter of Tylersburg; Winfield Potter of Day; and Ford Potter of Fisher.  She also leaves 43 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. (Poem).

Supplemental information by Steve Stahlman:

Catherine (Potter) Copenhaver, widow, was the second wife of Dewalt Stahlman. Her daughter to her marriage with Mr. Copenhaver was Mary Ella Copenhaver, the Mrs. C.C. Stahlman mentioned as her child above. Dewalt Stahlman was first married to Mary E. Potter, who died in 1870. Dewalt and Mary’s son, Charles Clinton Stahlman is the C.C. Stahlman mentioned above as Catherine’s step-son. Catherine and Mary E. Potter may have been cousins according to L. Terwilliger.

296.   Preston A. Stahlman Jefferson Democrat  8/5/1962 Provided by C. Orris

Florida Man Dies At Summer Home Near Here

Preston A. Stahlman, of Tavares, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his summer home in Warsaw Township, Jefferson County, on his 73rd birthday anniversary. A resident of Florida, for the past four years, Mr. Stahlman regularly spent his summers in Jefferson County. A native of Clarion, Mr. Stahlman had been a farmer there for years before retiring.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sara Smalley; five sons and three daughters, and two sisters, Mrs. F. C. Corbett, of Clarion R.D. 1; Mrs. Nancy Mercer, of Limestone, and one brother Wayne Stahlman, of Roseville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion.  Interment will be in the Clarion cemetery.

296B. Preston Alvin Stahlman The Oil City Derrick Aug 2, 1962

CLARION-Preston Alvin Stahlman, 73, of Tavares, Fla., formerly of this area, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, his birthday, in West Warsaw Township, Jefferson County.  Mr. Stahlman was born in Clarion County August 1, 1889, the son of John J. and Anna Walters Stahlman.

He married the former Sarah Smalley on July 4, 1950. A farmer by profession, he was a member of the Tavares Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, Sarah Stahlman of Tavares, Florida, he is survived by the following children: Gerald of Blairsville; John J. of Clarion; Mrs. Helen Faddis of Exton; George P. of Charleston, S.C.; Sarah J. Williams of Detroit, Mich.; John B. Kifer of Clarion; Charles F. Kifer of Clarion, and Dorothy Oatman of Tampa, Fla. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. F. C. Corbett of Clarion RD 1, and Mrs. Nancy Mercer of Limestone, and one brother, Wayne of Roseville. There are 21 grandchildren also surviving.

Friends may call in the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion until the time of the funeral, 2 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will be held in the First Baptist Church of Clarion, with Rev. Howard Blanchard, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be made in the Clarion Cemetery.

297. Ralph H. Hannah unknown Newspaper

Ralph H. Hannah, 75, of Shippenville RD 1, died late Friday evening, Feb. 11, 2000, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born May 11, 1924, in Waterson, he was a son of Benjamin and Margaret STAHLMAN Hannah. Mr. Hannah was employed for 44 years at Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion, where he was president of the Onized Credit Union and served as president of Local Union GBBA No. 246. He was a member of St. Michael Church, Fryburg, and served on the church council. Mr. Hannah served on the board of directors of the original Clarion Hospital for three terms.

He was married June 11, 1946, to Anna P. Lutz, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Duane (Janet) Mercer of Seneca; Mrs. Robert (Carol) Kapp of Oldsmar, Fla., Mrs. Rodger (Nancy) Wall of Houston, Pa.; two sons, Randy Hannah and his wife, Linda, of Clarion and Daniel Hannah of Cypress, Texas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Tom (Kathy) Gloyer and Mrs. Danny (Karen) Norrid, both of Houston, Texas, and a nephew, Kerry Kifer of Shippenville, all of whom resided with him for a number of years

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hannah was preceded in death by four brothers, Floyd, Carl, Chester and George.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home, Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. William Driscoll, pastor, as the presider. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to the Building Restoration Fund of St. Michael Church, Fryburg, or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

298. Louis Stahlman  from the Jefferson Democrat 2/19/1959 in the Sigel News section

Provided by Chris Orris; They had Lewis spelled two different ways.

The body of Louis Stahlman, of Pittsburgh, who drowned December 12 was buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery on Monday, February 16.  His body had just been discovered from the river in West Virginia a few days ago.  He was the son of Amos Stahlman and spent his early life near Sigel attending the Wolford school.

He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mervin Caldwell of Parnassus, Montana; Coral (Mrs. Harry Flynn), of Los Angeles, Calf.; Genevieve, Leslie Stahlman of New York, and George Stahlman.  Mr. Stahlman's body was at the Stewart Funeral Home at Knox for a few days.  His wife now resides in North Tonawanda, N.Y.  Mr. Stahlman had been in poor health for about a year.  Mr. Lewis Stahlman was about 60 years of age.  Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

Note per Steve Stahlman:

A tombstone for Louis K. Stahlman is near Amos and Mary’s. Louis K.’s indicates he was a veteran of WWI, and is inscribed:”      New York PFC Co E 108 Infantry World War 1 May 20, 1898 – December 11, 1958”. The photograph was provided by C. Orris.

299. Thomas M. Bowersox             The Derrick, Sept. 27, 2005

Thomas M. Bowersox, 87, of New Bethlehem, died Sunday evening, Sept. 25, 2005, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, on the date of his 64th wedding anniversary. Born Jan. 26, 1918, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Henry C. and Alba R. Cox Bowersox. Mr. Bowersox was a self-employed farmer, former Porter Township supervisor, former PennDOT employee and a former part-owner of Bowersox Bus Service.

He was a member of the Leatherwood Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose in New Bethlehem and the Leathwood Anti-Horsethief Association. He was married Sept. 25, 1941, to Louise Emhoff, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, John T. and Terri Bowersox and Robert E. and Dottie Bowersox, all of New Bethlehem; two daughters and their husbands, Carol Ann and Robert Stahlman and Linda S. and Denny Weaver, all of New Bethlehem; six grandchildren, Melissa Kline, Bobby Bowersox, Lacy Weaver, Carrah Bowersox, Casey Weaver and Shanna Bowersox; and two great-grandsons, Curtis Bowser and Koltin Kline.

He also is survived by a brother, Ralph Bowersox of Clarion; and two sisters, Helen Edder Edelen and Pearl Minich, both of New Bethlehem. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Rupert Funeral Home, New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Phillips and the Rev. Rob Folen officiating. Interment will follow in Leatherwood Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Leatherwood Church, 899 Church Road, New Bethlehem; or New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Co., 425 Arch St., New Bethlehem, 16242.

300. Daniel Stahlman        This article was found in the Brookville Republican 2/9/1905 by C. Orris

A Tragic Act        Daniel Stahlman Commits Suicide at the Dairy Farm of D. F, Diener

 Daniel Stahlman, aged about 41 years, committed suicide in the upper part of a building used for bottling purposes near the dairy barn of Mr. D. F. Diener, about one mile west of town, at about 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday by blowing the top of his head off with a shot gun.  About two years ago Mr. Stahlman purchased the Philip P. Carrier piece on the Troy road.  He moved here from Beaver Township, where he owned a good farm near Zion church.

Shortly after coming here he started a dairy and supplied quite a number of customers with milk.  About a month ago he sold the dairy business to his brother-in-law, Mr. D. F. Diener, for whom he has since been working.  Several months ago it was noticed that he acted strangely at times, but these actions seemed harmless not much attention was paid to him.  Later it was found that someone had secretly dug a grave on an unused and brushy part of Mr. Diener's farm.  The grave was of regulation size and gotten up in a workmanlike manner and was lined.  A lantern had been placed in it.  Notwithstanding its being watched no one was ever seen in its vicinity.  It had been rumored that Mr. Stahlman was the person who had dug the grave, but this rumor, his relatives assure us, was absolutely unfounded, as Mr.. Stahlman had no time since his strange actions were noted been away from his house long enough to have constructed the same.  On Tuesday afternoon he was working about the dairy barn as usual, and about 5:00 o'clock he started into the small building in the upper part of which his body was afterwards found.  One of the men asked him where he was going and he replied "up stairs to see if I can find a pair of dry socks."  A sharp report afterwards was so little thought of as to cause only the remark, "I guess Dan knocked down and broken the looking glass."

Later, upon entering the lower part of the building, one of the men detected the smell of burned gunpowder and called out to another that he thought Dan had been shooting, as the smell of gunpowder was strong.  The two men then started upstairs and found Stahlman lying on his back with the top of his head blown off.  The alarm was immediately given.  Mr. Diener was in town and was notified of the occurrence and he called upon 'Squire Baur, who, with Chief of police John E. Barr and Mr. Geo. H. Smail, started at once for the scene.  Arriving there they found Stahlman lying upon his back, his left hand grasping the barrel of the shot gun.  His right hand held an iron poker, with which he had pushed the trigger off.  His right foot had no shoe or sock upon it and his coat and vest had been removed and were lying upon a lounge nearby.  The surroundings indicated that the suicide had been deliberate, if not premeditated.

It was plain to be seen that Stahlman had seated himself upon the floor facing the door against the frame of which he placed the butt of the gun.  The guard was so small that he could not push the trigger with his foot and he then secured the poker with which to commit the deed.  The door frame showed the indentations made by the butt of the gun on the recoil.  A heavy charge of shot must have been used, as the entire top of his head above the bridge of the nose had been blown off and pieces of the skull and parts of the brain scattered about the room. Under the circumstances an inquest was thought unnecessary and the undertakers, Messrs.  Dickey and Reitz, took charge of the remains and prepared them for burial.  Mr. Stahlman is survived by his widow, but left no children.