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EMERY, Clara E. - Age 88 years of R.D. 1, Masontown, Pa., died Monday, February 24, 1975 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Simon and Anna Marie Meier. She was born July 25, 1886 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was a member of the Masontown Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, Homer N. Emery; two sons, Francis Emery and Homer M. Emery Jr. both of R.D. 1, Masontown; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. (Sarah Jane) Davis of Perry, Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, 220 S. Main St., Masontown this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

EVANS, LESTER A. - Age 65 years, 8 months and 23 days, died in the Uniontown Hospital Saturday, January 30, 1965 at 3:45 p.m. He was a well known resident and educator of Masontown, Pa. Mr. Evans came to Masontown Schools in 1930 as the supervising principal of the Albert-Gallatin Jointure. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his Bachelor and Master's Degrees. He was a member and officer of the Masontown Methodist Church, President of the Methodist Men's Club, member and Past President of the Masontown Rotary Club, member of Valley Lodge 459 F. and A.M., Masontown, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite and Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh, Woodside Grauge 1008, Masontown Vol. Fire Dept., Charter member of the loacal Isaac Walton League, the P.S.E.A. and the N.E.A. He was the son of the late Albert and Alice Strawhecker Evans and is survived by his wife Violet Wolfe Evans and the following sisters and brothers, Miss Adda Evans, Harrisburg, Lloyd Evans, of Harrisburg, Dr. Paul Evans, Elizabethtown, Mrs. Dora Saltzer, Valley View, Dr. Mark Evans of West Chester and Marlin of Harrisburg. Friends will be received in the David J. Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown, today from 2 until 4 and 7 until 10 p.m. and Tuesday until 2 o'clock the hour of service with the Rev. Clarence Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. The following organizations will visit the Funeral Home this evening. The Masontown Vol. Fire Dept. at 7, The Rotary Club at 7:30, Masonic Rite will be held at 8 by Valley Lodge F. and A.M. 459, Isaac Walton members will visit the Funeral Home after the services. Pallbearers, who have been chosen from the various organizations to which he belonged are: Howard Jankey, Robert Berish, Leslie Secoy, Frank Wheeler, Harry Riffle and James Fast.

Olive Thelma Fagan of McClellandtown died Monday in Uniontown Hospital at the age of 56. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fagan. Employed by Dr. William Hustead, she was a member of Jacobs Lutheran Church where she was choir director and a teacher of the adult Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Sunshine Class of McClellandtown Presbyterian Church. In addition she was a member of the Daughters of America, Fayette County District No. 5, Sunday School Assn., and German Grange No. 785. Surviving are a sister, Beatrice Bulger of McClellandtown and a brother, Francis of Footedale. Friends will be received in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. the hour of service in Jacobs Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Markovits officiating. Burial will be in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

FAGAN, Francis E. (Dutch) - Age 59 years, of McClellandtown, formerly of Footedale, died in the Uniontown Hospital Tuesday, June 1, 1976 at 9:20 p.m. after an extended illness. He was born at York Run, the son of a late Frank and Alice Yonkey Fagan. He was employed at the Colvin Shaft of Robena Mine. A member and former councilman of Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of the UMWA Robena Local. He was predeceased by one brother, Clifford Fagan in 1967 and one sister, Thelma Fagan in 1971. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Jacobs Fagan; the following children: Mrs. Calvin (Edith) Coughenour of Baltimore, Md.; Francis E. Fagan Jr. of New Salem; Cindy at home; six grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Bulger of McClellandtown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, Thursday evening from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

In Memory of Frank F. Fagan Date of Birth June 8, 1889 Date of Death July 24, 1967 Date and Hour of Service Thursday, July 27, 1967 2:00 P. M. Service held from Jacob's Lutheran Church Clergy Rev. James A. Gahagen Place of Interment Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery Funeral Conducted by T. Leonard Sangston McClellandtown, Pa.

In Memory of Frank Guy Fast Date of Birth March 23, 1883 Date of Death February 27, 1969 Place and Time of Services Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home 80 Morgantown Street Uniontown, Pa. Saturday, March 1, 1969 2:00 P. M. Clergy Rev. Karl W. Bowman Place of Interment Jacob's Lutheran Cemetery

FLEMING, Eugenia Loucks - Age 64 years, of McClellandtown died in the Uniontown Hospital July 9, 1971 at 11:15 p.m. She was a daughter of the late Frank B. and Bertha Tulley Loucks. She was a former teacher in the German Twp. Schools; a member of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church; Lina Bemies Class; a member of the Yough Ah Mon Chapter of N.C.H.A. Surviving are her husband J. Calvin Fleming; one son, William F. Fleming of Doylestown, Ohio; one granddaughter, Martha K. Fleming; the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. James A. (Gwenthleen) Beechey of Uniontown; J. Charles Loucks of Phoenix, Arizona; Frank B. Loucks, Jr. of Ashtabula, Ohio; Mrs. F. L. (Juanita) Lichtenfels of Lima, Ohio. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown today from 10:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Howard E. Brown officiating. Burial in the Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.

FORDYCE, Alice Loretta Age 55 years of Lambert, died Saturday, January 22, 1972 at 1:55 a.m. in Uniontown Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born in McClellandtown, a daughter of the late Frank and Etta Core Coffman, She is survived by her husband, Claude and the following sons and daughters: C. Homes Fordyce of Luck, Wisconsin; Paul Fordyce and Louis Fordyce, both at home; Blaine Fordyce of McClellandotwn; Nevin Fordyce of Republic; Gary Fordyce of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Richard (Carol; Taylor of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Carl (Patty) Opel of McClellandtown; Mrs. Jerry (Brenda) Lawson of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Richard (Aleta) Lawson of Smithfield; Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Chervenak of Silver Spring, Md.; Mrs. Roger (Roma) Perriene of Silver Spring, Md.; twenty four grandchildren; the following sisters: Miss Elsie Coffman of Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Morris of McClellandtown; Mrs. Carl Brashear of Footedale and Mrs. James Galdarise of Uniontown. She was predeceased by a brother, Glen R. Coffman. She was a member of the Lambert Union Church and was a teacher for the Primary Sunday School Class. Friends are being received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. John H. O'Brien and Rev. Carl Opel, officiating. Burial in Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

FORDYCE, James E. - aged 15, died Sunday, July 29, 1951, at 2:45 p. m. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fordyce of Lamberton; brothers and sisters, Carol, Holmes, Patricia, Brenda, Aleta, Thomas, Paul, Blaine, Kevin, Gary, Barbara and Roma, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Fordyce of McClellandtown, R. D. 1; maternal grandfather, Frank E. Coffman of McClellandtown and several aunts and uncles. Friends will be received in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Fordyce, after 6 o'clock this evening, where services will be conducted Tuesday, July 31, at 2 p. m., with Rev. Robert E. Osman of the New Salem Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Jacobs Lutheran cemetery, under the direction of the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown.

FRANKS. MRS. Bessie May - aged 59 years. She was born January 11, 1890 in Confluence, Pa. and died Friday morning, February 18, 1949 at 1 o'clock in the hospital at Houston. Texas, following a three month illness. Mrs. Franks was a resident of Houston for the past four years, prior to that she spent most of her life on the McClellandtown Road. German Township. She was preceded in death by two sons, Russell Franks and Reed Franks who was killed in World War II. Surviving are her husband, J. Presley Franks of Houston and two sons: Donald M. Franks of Houston, Texas and Kenneth P. Franks of Uniontown. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Thomas, Elaine, Fontaine and Lucinda; and two sisters: Mrs. Emma McGinnis of Messmore and Mrs. Bertha Bowser of Confluence, and one brother, John E. Durst of McClellandtown Road, Funeral arrangements are being made for burial in St. Jacob's Lutheran church cemetery at Woodside. Friends are being received in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, where services will be conducted Monday morning, February 21, at 10:30, with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial will be in St. Jacobs Lutheran cemetery.

FRANKS, Clara E. - aged 65 years, wife of William J. Franks, died in her home near Messmore Wednesday evening, July 5, 1944, at 7:30. In addition to her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Amadee Moore and George E. Franks, of Dearth; Wendell C., of Messmore; Mrs. Martin Davis, of Gilmore; Ray, at home; Mrs. David Forsythe, of Dearth; one brother, Charles Coffman, of Masontown, and five grandchildren. Friends will be received in the home of her son, Wendell Franks, of Messmore, after 8:30 this evening where brief services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and followed by additional rites in the Church Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial in Church Hill cemetery, McClellandtown, under the direction of the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown.

FRANKS, Clinton (Jack) - Age 76 years of R.D. 1, Smithfield, Pa., died suddenly Saturday, August 21. 1976 at 12:30 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born January 13, 1900 at Continental 3, a son of the late Andrew J. and Mary E. Coffman Franks. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Goodwin Franks: two sons, James C. Franks of Smithfield R.D., Pa., and Charles J. Franks of Hurt, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Smith of Smithfield, Pa., Mrs. Clyde (Mildred) David of Uniontown, Pa. R.D. and Mrs. Ann Dillow of Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, Weldon Franks of Uniontown, Pa. R.D. He was a member of the Smithfield United Methodist Church and the Mens Bible Class. He was a member and treasurer of York Run Grange No. 1699 for several years. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister Nellie in 1911. The family will receive friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Richard Downing officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa. York Run Grange No. 1699 will conduct ritualistic services this evening at 8 p.m. Memory Card: Clinton Jack Franks In Loving Memory of Clinton Franks Born: January 13, 1900 Died: August 21, 1976 Place and Time of Services Brownfield Funeral Home Tuesday, August 24, 1976 2:00 P.M. Clergyman Rev. Richard Downing

Mrs. Daisy M. Franks, 59, of 56½ West Peter street, Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Sunday night, February 11, 1940, at 6 o'clock following a short illness. She was the widow of James Franks, who died about a year ago. She was the daughter of the late Calvin C. and Sallie Hauger Frey. Mrs. Franks was a member of Great Bethel Baptist church. She is survived by six sisters and a brother: Mrs. Viola Graham of Masontown; Mrs. Clara Potter of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Mazora Mulligan of Uniontown; Miss Ella Frey of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Margaret Saum of Watseka, Ill.; Mrs. Sadie Pace of Baltimore, Md., and Reuben Frey of Farmington. Friends are being received at the Minerd Funeral Home in East Church street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

FRANKS, Elmer - age 69 years died in the Uniontown hospital, Wednesday morning, February 19, 1947 at 2:30 o'clock. He was a resident of Uniontown R. D. No. 3, Balsinger High House Road. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rhodes Franks and the following children, E. J. of Fairchance; Clark of Detroit; Kenneth of Continental; Mrs. Dorothy Woods of Puritan; Mrs. Nellie Myers, John Edward, Robert, Twilla Jean and Louis all at home; also surviving are 9 grandchildren and one brother, Jack Franks of Leckrone; and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Uniontown and Mrs. Jennie Ross of Uniontown. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends will be received In the home of his son, E. J.Franks, 9 Morgantown St., Fairchance, after 6 o'clock this evening where brief services will be held Saturday, February 22, at 2 p. m. and followed by additional rites in the Pleasant View Presbyterian church with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Interment in the church cemetery under the direction of C. B. Dearth Sons, New Salem.

Elmore J. Franks died at his home, near High House, Friday Oct. 25, 1929 at 2 a. m. of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Franks was aged 82 years 7 months and 21 days. His wife preceded him in death 11 months, Nov. 22, 1928. Mr. Franks is survived by the following children; A. J., of Leckrone; W. J., of Messmore; E . E., of Newcomer; Mrs. Anna Martin, of Oliver; Mrs. Jane Ross of Uniontown, and John and James at home. One son and two daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the home on, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, following service at St. Jacobs Lutheran church. Interment in church cemetery.

FRANKS, Irene Blasko - Aged 26, of House 128, Leckrone, died at the Uniontown hospital at 12:45 a. m. Friday, April 16. She is survived by her husband, Ray W. Franks and one child, one month old, Ursula Rae, and her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John Blasko, of Leckrone; sister Anna, of Harrisburg, brother John, of Fort Knox, Ky., and sister Julia at home. She will be taken to her home Saturday morning from the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown. Funeral arrangements announced later. FRANKS, MRS. Irene Blasko - aged 25 years and 4 months, well known resident of Leckrone, died Friday morning at 12:45 o'clock in the Uniontown Hospital. She leaves her husband, Ray Franks, and a month old daughter, Ursula Rae; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Blasko, of Leckrone; two sisters, Anna, of Harrisburg; Julia at home, and one brother, John, Jr., at Fort Knox, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted in the home of her parents, House No. 128, Leckrone Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, followed by solemn high mass in St. Mary's R. C. Church at Leckrone. Rev. Father Eugene, celebrant, Rev. Father F. S. Kondrla deacon. Burial in the Church Cemetery under the direction of the Yoney Funeral Home, Masontown.

John A. Franks, 44, died at 4:30 o'clock Thursday morning in his home in German township, near High House. He was born, September 21, 1891, the son of the late E. J. and Sarah Jane Franks and had been a life long resident of that district. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: A. J. Franks, High House; W. J. Franks, J. W. Franks and E. E. Franks, McClellandtown; Mrs. Anna Martin and Mrs. Jane Ross, Uniontown. Friends may view the body until Saturday afternoon in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem. It will then be removed to the home where short funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by additional services in Jacob's Lutheran church, German township, in charge of Rev. David Hunter.

Funeral rites for James W. Franks, aged 55, of Continental 2, who was found dead early Sunday evening, April 30, 1939, in a small building near the old Hygeia ice plant here, will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Jacobs Lutheran church, near McClellandtown. Rev. David Hunter will officiate and, burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Albert and Samuel Sapper, Thomas and Ellsworth Hostetler and Clyde and Louis Sumey. Friends will be recieved at the Johnston Mortuary, 65 North Gallatin Avenue, until 1:30 Wednesday afternon when the funeral cortege will leave for the church. Surviving are three brothers A. J. Franks and W. J. Franks, of McClellandtown, and Elmer E., of Uniontown R. D. 3, and two sisters Mrs. Anna L. Martin and Mrs. Jennie Ross, both of Uniontown. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Several lads, who peered into the shanty as they passed, discovered the body. They notified the police and Chief Davis and Patrolman Moorehouse investigated. They reported the discovery to Coroner S. A. Baltz. It is believed that acute alcoholism or poison liquor resulted in death. In the man's pockets were found a social security card, a cake of soap and a soiled handkerchief. On the card the postoffice address was Box 170. At the time of his death Franks wore a cap, sweater, coat and light gray trousers.

FRANKS, MRS. Margaret - Aged 55 years of Uniontown R. D. 3, died in the Uniontown Hospital at 11:50 a.m. Sunday. January 18, 1959. Surviving are the following children. Mrs. Nellie Mae Myers at home: John Edward, Englewood, Colorado: Mrs. Dorothy Louise Woods, Puritan; Robert at home; Mrs. Twila Jean Pfoutz, West Brownsville; Louis at home; three step children E. J Franks, Farmington, Clark Franks Detroit, Mich., Kenneth Franks, Uniontown; 9 grandchildren; three sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Minnie Clink and Mrs. Mabel Schiripa of California, Pa.; Mrs. Clara Gordon of West Brownsville R. D. 1; Elmer Rhodes of West Brownsville; Roy and Woodrow of Cleveland, Ohio; John of Staten Island, N.Y. Friends will be received after 2 p. m. today in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, where services will be held Thursday, January 22, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Carl DeCaro officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Howe Cemetery, California, Pa.

FRANKS, Mary E. - Aged 79 years, wife of A. J. Franks of German Township, near McClellandtown died in her home, Tuesday evening, February 8, 1955 at 9:15 o'clock. The daughter of the late David and Sarah Moore Coffman she was born March 20, 1875 in German Township, where she had spent her entire life. She was a member of the Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church of High House. In addition to her husband, she is survived by the following children: Clinton of R. D. 1, Smithfield; Hazel Smith of McClellandtown: Mildred David of R. D. 2, Uniontown; Ruth Dillon of Philadelphia; and Weldon at home, also surviving are four grandchildren and four great grandchildren and four brothers: Thomas Calvin, Ira D. and H. Dale Coffman all of Uniontown and Frank E. Coffman of McClellandtown. She was predeceased by a daughter, Nellie. Friends are being received in the C. B. Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem until Friday morning at 11 o'clock and in the Jacobs Lutheran Church, German Township from 12 until 2, the hour of services with Rev. John Richardson, pastor of the Grace Chapel Church, officiating; and Rev, W. H. Kibler, pastor of the Jacobs Lutheran Church, assisting. Interment will be in the Jacobs Lutheran Church cemetery.

FRANKS, Mattie M. - Age 98 years of 685 Morgantown Rd., Uniontown, died Monday evening, October 29, 1979 at her home. She was born December 3, 1880 in German Twp, the daughter of the late, Daniel F. and Elizabeth Newcomer Hostetler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mahlon Franks and a son, W. Jesse Franks. Mrs. Franks was a lifelong member of Jacobs Lutheran Church, the Adult Sunday School Class and the Lutheran Church Women. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Franks of Uniontown, Mrs. Emily Moser of Rubles Mill, Pa., Mrs. Martha Camlin of Uniontown and Mrs. Dorothy Brown of McClellandtown; two sons, D. Herbert Franks of Uniontown and Mahlon Franks of Aurora Shores, Ohio; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday in the Jacobs Lutheran Church from 12 noon until 1 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Paul Markovits, her pastor will officiate. Interment in Jacobs Lutheran cemetery.

FRANKS, Margaret (Rosenecker) - Age 72 years, of 375 Derrick Ave., Uniontown, died in the family residence on Tuesday, January 10, 1978. She was born November 10, 1905, in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Hanna T. Fletcher Rosenecker. She was a member of St. John's R.C. Church, the Rosary Society of the church and was a retired school teacher, formerly with the Menallen Twp. School District. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Franks, on May 31, 1970. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Cecelia Rosenecker at home and Mrs. Bernard (Anna) Hearn of N. Shields, England; three brothers, Charles of Fayetteville, W.Va., and Malachi and Arthur, both of Buffalo, N.Y. The family will receive friends Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Robert S. Oats Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, Jan. 14, 1978, at 9:30 a.m. in St. John's R.C. Church with Rev. Fr. Stephen McCarren as celebrant. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited in the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m.

FRANKS, NELLIE (GOODWIN) - Age 82 years, of Smithfield R.D. 1, Pa., died Saturday, July 22, 1978, at the Miller Convalescent Care Center in Uniontown. She was born July 7, 1896, in Georges Twp., Pa., a daughter of the late Charles R. and Harriet E. Bowers Goodwin. She was a member of the Smithfield United Methodist Church, the York Run Grange No. 1699, and the Pomona Grange. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton (Jackie) Franks, in 1976; a sister, Happy Rugh; five brothers, Charles R., Grover, John, Ben and Coleman. Surviving are two sons: Charles J. Franks of Gretna, Va. and James C. Franks of Smithfield R.D.; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Katie Mallory of Lake Lynn, Pa. and Miss Emily Goodwin of Smithfield R.D. The family will receive friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, July 25 until 1:30 p.m. when funeral services will be conducted with Rev. Nelson Krute of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Rev. Floyd Kelly of the Smithfield United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield. York Run Grange No. 1699 will conduct ritualistic services this evening at 8. Burial will be in the adjacent cemetery. Memory Card: NELLIE FRANKS In Loving Memory of Nellie Franks Date of Birth July 7, 1896 Date of Death July 22, 1978 Place and Time of Services John F. Brownfield Funeral Home Tuesday, July 25, 1978 1:30 P.M. Officiating Rev. Nelson Krute Rev. Floyd Kelly Place of Interment Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery Smithfield, Pa. Arrangements by John F. Brownfield Funeral Home Smithfield, Pa.

Sara Jane Franks died at her home in German township, Thursday afternoon, November 22, 1928, at 3 o'clock of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Franks was 82 years, 3 months, 18 days old. She is survived by her husband, five sons and two daughters. One son and two daughters preceded her in death. Those living are A. J. Franks of Leckrone, W. J. Franks of Messmore, E. E. Franks of Newcomer, Mrs. Anna Martin of Oliver, Mrs. Jane Ross of Uniontown, John and James at home. She also is survived by 22 grandchildren. A service will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, followed by a service at St. Jacob's Lutheran church and burial in St. Jacob's cemetery. The Rev. David Hunter, pastor of Grace Chapel Presbyterian church, will be in charge.

Funeral services for Lieutenant (Jg) Thomas Reed Franks, U. S. N. R., who was killed April 16, 1945 while serving with the USN will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, with the Rev. David Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Church Hill cemetery. Military rites at the graveside will be conducted by the American Legion Fort Mason Post 423 and the Faith Gray McArdle Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Pallbearers: James A. Gault, Samuel Shuss, Paul Evans, Robert Newcomer, Wendell McGinnis, and George Lilley, Jr. Lt. Franks was a member of the German Township High school faculty from September 1937 until he enlisted in the Navy on December 3, 1943. Following his enlistment, he trained at Cornell University, Norfolk, Va.; Philadelphia, and St. Simons Island, Georgia, and at the time of his death was serving aboard the U.S.S. Bryant in the Asiatic theater at the time of his death, He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Coffman Franks, and one son, Thomas Lee Franks. He was the son of J. Presley Franks and the late, Bessie M. Franks of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are two brothers, Donald M. Franks of Houston, Texas, and Kenneth P. Franks, of Uniontown.

Weldon L. Bud Franks, 78, of R.D.2, Uniontown, who also was a resident of the Laurel Health Center in Uniontown, died Saturday in Uniontown Hospital. He is survived by one sister, Ruth Dillon of Stowe, Vt.; and four nephews: Robert Franks of Stowe, Vt., Charles Franks of Lynchburg, Va., James Franks of Smithfield: and Berwyn David of Uniontown R.D.2. The family will receive friends in the Goldsboro Funeral Home, 21 East Church St., Fairchance, today until 11 a.m.

FRANKS, MRS. Wilmenia Jones - aged 64, wife of H. K. Franks of 75 Nutt Ave., died In the Uniontown Hospital Friday evening, February 18, 1949, at 5:40. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Robert H. Franks and one daughter, Mrs. Violet Franks McCormick of Uniontown; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Newcomer of Uniontown; Mrs. Mary Donnelly of Clairton; Mrs. Emma Malone of Smithfield; three grandchildren. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian church, Class 13, Ladies Aid and Missionary Society. Friends will be received after 4:30 this afternoon in the late residence, where services will be conducted Monday afternoon, February 21, at 3 o'clock, with Dr. Lorne H. Belden officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn cemetery, under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home.

FRANKS, William J. - age 71 years and one month, died at his home near McClellandtown Saturday morning, June 22, 1946, at 1:25 o'clock. Mr. Franks was a lifelong resident of German Township and was a member of the Grace Chapel Presbyterian church, High House. His wife, Clara Coffman Franks, preceded him in death July 5, 1944. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Amadee Moore, George and Mrs. David Forsythe, all of Uniontown; Wendell of Messmore, Mrs. Martin Davis of Leckrone and Ray, at home. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters: A. J. Franks of Leckrone, Elmer of Newcomer, Pa., Mrs. William Martin and Mrs. I. W. Ross of Uniontown, and six grandchildren. Brief services will be held in the home of his son, Wendell Franks, Messmore, Tuesday, June 25, at 2 p. m., and followed by additional services in Church Hill Presbyterian Church, McClellandtown, with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Interment in the church cemetery, under the direction of the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown. Pallbearers: A. A. Proudstone, Thomas Hostetler, Lyman Coldren, Claude Snell, Clyde Snell, Samuel Sapper, Mahlon Franks, Ed Guseman.

FRANKS, William Kenneth - Age 70 years of House 34, Continental No. 3, died at his residence, Sunday, June 17, 1979 at 6:45 a.m. He was born in German Twp. (Balsinger) on March 15, 1909 the son of the late Elmer and Mary Jane Hess Franks. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Springer Franks; a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Dolores) Fabryeki of Hartford, Conn.; a son Kenneth Jr. of Elkhart, Ind.; four grandchildren. Walter Eugene Fabryeki, Corey Christopher Fabryeki, Dawn Renee Fabryeki and Mark Edward Franks; two brothers, John Franks of Littleton, Colo. and Lewis Eugene Franks of Uniontown and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clark and E.J. Franks. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 2 p.m. the hour of service. Dr. Earl P. Confer will officiate. Interment in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

GADD, SARAH JANE - aged 82, widow of the late Elijah O. Gadd, died in the Uniontown Hospital Friday morning at 8:30. She was born Oct. 30, 1865, in German Twp., near Lamberton, where she spent her entire life. She was a daughter of the late George and Martha M. Jeffries Moore. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Mary Moser of McClellandtown, a son, Kenneth, at home and a grandson, Raymond Moser, also at home. A brother, Frank E. Moore of New Salem, also survives. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Ethel, one brother, J. Newton Moore and a sister, Lydia Antrarn. Friends are being received at the C. B. Dearth Sons Funeral Home, New Salem, until Sunday afternoon until 2:30, where funeral services will be held, with Rev. Albert Haught, pastor of the Fairview church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will follow in Moore cemetery. The following nephews will act as pallbearers: Earl and Joseph Gadd, Walter, Orton and Elmer Moore and Louis Antram.

GALDERISE, Ora L. Coffman - Age 68 years of Uniontown, Pa. died Monday, March 16, 1992, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 3, 1924, in McClellandtown, Pa., daughter of the late Frank E. and Etta Core Coffman. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, James A. Galderise in 1987; and seven brothers and sisters: Elsie Coffman, Margaret Morris, Glenn Coffman, Alice Fordyce, Ruth Brashear, and Wendell and Robert Coffman. She was a member of Church Hill Presbyterian Church in McClellandtown. Surviving are two sons: Terry L. Miller of Uniontown and Barry A. Galderise of Washington, Pa.; four grandchildren: Christopher and Timothy Miller and Barbara and Roxanne Galderise. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 West Fayette Street, Uniontown, today 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Thursday (hours will be announced). Interment Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery.

Injured in a fall of slate, December 23, in Nemacolin mine, Kenneth Eugene GALES, aged 26, of Messmore, succumbed Sunday morning, December 29, 1940, in Uniontown Hospital. He suffered a broken back and fractured leg. He was born August 14, 1914, at Humbert, Pa., a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gales, who now reside in Uledi. In addition to his parents, he leaves his widow, Lavina Firestone Gales; two daughters, D. Rae Donn, aged 21 months, and Marline, aged eight months, and four brothers, William, New York; Carl, Messmore, and Lester and George, Jr., both of Uledi. Brief prayer rites will be conducted at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon at the George Gales residence, with the main services to follow in Free Methodist Church, McClellandtown. Rev. William Cowsert, the pastor, will be assisted by Rev. O. R. Tessaro, of Greensburg. Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery, under the direction of T. Leonard Sangston, McClellandtown.

GALLAGHER, Eunice Mae Crawdord - Age 53 years, wife of Howard Gallagher of R. D. 1, Hopwood, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Monday, September 30, 1963 at 6:10 A M. Born May 16, 1910 at Brandonville, W. Va., the daughter of Bessie Glover Crawford of Brownfield and the late Russell Crawford. In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by two daughters, Carol Gallagher of Orange, Va.. and Mrs. James (Sandra) Bruno of Cleveland, Ohio; one son, Ronald at home: one grandchild, James Bruno, Jr., three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Edna) Fields of Brownfield, Mrs. John T. (Alice) Smiley of Uniontown, Mrs. Russell (Pauline) Glover of High House and one brother, Charles A. Crawford of Aurora, W. Va. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren and a teacher of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and was superintendent of the Young Peoples Department of the Sunday School. The family will receive friends after 7 this evening. Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 in the Harold S. Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St. where services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. Rev. Glen Weimer will officiate. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

A well known Smithfield resident, Jack Worrick Gallatin, died Sunday, April 27, 1958, at 1 a.m. in Uniontown Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Clayton, Kan., Mr. Gallatin was a son of the late Joseph G. and Lucy Jane Sprague Gallatin. He was an employe of the U.S. Steel Corp. in the Collier Supply office. Mr. Gallatin was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Uniontown and a former member of the Smithfield Rotary Club. Surviving are his widow, Jesse McWilliams Gallatin; three sisters, Mrs. Elva B. Enright, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Muriel Woodside, Oberlin. Kan., and Mrs. Irene Carper, Jennings, Kan. Friends will be received in the Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield, today from 7 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Arrangements are incomplete. Memory Card: Jack Worrick Gallatin In Memory of Jack W. Gallatin Date of Birth February 15, 1898 Date of Death April 27, 1958 Place and time of Services Vance Funeral Home Wednesday, April 30, 1958 at 4:00 P. M. Ministers Rev. John V. Berger Rev. Earl P. Confer Place of Interment Church Hill Cemetery McClellandtown, Pa. Arrangements by Vance Funeral Home Smithfield, Pa.

GALLATIN,Jesse McWilliams - Age 78 years of Ronco, Pa., and was in the Laurel Rest Home and died in the Uniontown Hospital, Thursday, December 12, 1974 at 1:25 p.m. She was born in Ronco, Pa. and was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Gue McWilliams. She was a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Uniontown BPW, Beta Sigma Phi. She was a retired Schoolteacher with the Albert Gallatin Schools. She was a member of the retired PEA. She was predeceased by her husband, Jack Gallatin on April, 1959. Surviving is a Cousin, Mrs. Georgia Shaffer, Uniontown. She was also predeceased by a sister, Pearl Ache Boyle Zimmerman on June 7, 1972. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St., Sunday 12 noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 12 noon the hour of service, Rev. Vincent T. Ross, her pastor, will officiate Interment in Church Hill Presbyterian Cemetery, McClellandtown.

GAULT, Helma Dannels - Age 71 years, a resident of McClellandtown R.D., died in the Laurel Rest Home, Uniontown, on Thursday evening, January 22, 1976. She was born January 28, 1904 in New Castle, a daughter of the late George and Anna Watson Dannels. She was a member of the Dunlap Creed United Presbyterian Church, Merrittstown and the Women's Association of the church. She was a graduate of California State College, California, Pa., and was a retired teacher, having taught in the Redstone, German and Springhill Townships, and in Point Marion. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Margaret Caven Shrine, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. Gault; one brother, Dr. Gordon E. Dannels of Swissvale; sixteen nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, Mary G. Dannels of Laurel, Maryland. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and until Monday at 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Larry L. Armstrong, her pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The Colonel Andrew Lynn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold services in the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m.

Word has been received here of the death on Monday of Mrs. Jane R. Given, formerly of Uniontown and the widow of J. Robert Given, in Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Russell H. Lininger Funeral Home, Curwensville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Handwritten at the end of this obituary was "Mar. 9, 1967"

Friends are being received at the family residence, 44 Highland avenue, until Sunday, 12 noon, at which time the body will be removed to the Central Christian Church to lie in state until 2:30, the hour of service, with Rev. E. P. Confer officiating. Interment in Sylvan Heights Cemetery under the direction of the Gleason Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Wilbur S. Carroll, E. Gadd Snyder, John Heinze, Edward G. Roddy, Frank Bryson, J. C.Coyne.

Emily Goodwin, 96, a guest of South Fayette Convalescent Home, Markleysburg, and formerly of Smithfield R.D.1, passed away Monday, April 3, 1995, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Aug. 21, 1898, in Georges Township, Pa., daughter of the late Charles R. and Harriet Bowers Goodwin. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by five brothers, Grover C., Coleman, John B., Bennie, and Charles R. "Bootz" Goodwin, and three sisters, Katie Mallory, Nellie Franks, and Happy Rugh. She was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME, Smithfield, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 5, until 11 a.m. when services will be conducted with Rev. Donald Walls officiating, Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.

In Memory of Grover C. Goodwin Date of Birth FEBRUARY 18, 1887 Date of Death SEPTEMBER 18, 1964 Service held from WAGNER - COOLEY FUNERAL HOME Clergy REV. HARRY HUMBERT Place of Interment MAPLE GROVE CEMETERY Funeral Conducted by WAGNER - COOLEY FAIRCHANCE, PA. Date and Hour of Service TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1964 2 :00 P. M.

GOODWIN, MRS. Katie V. - aged 64 years, died July 4,1943 at 10:25 a.m. in the home, of her daughter, Mrs. Nevin Pry, Republic. She was the daughter of the late William and Susan Moore of Fairchance. She is survived by her husband Norval B. Goodwin of Fairchance, three daughters, Mrs. Nevin Fry, Republic, Pauline and Mrs. Blanche Kissinger both of Fairchance, one half sister Mrs. Elizabeth Provence of Salem, Ohio, one half brother Dal Moore of Monongahela, Pa., four grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sharp Funeral Home, Fairchance, until Wednesday noon. The body will be removed to the Presbyterian Church at 1 o'clock where services will be conducted at 2 o'clock with Rev. Dewey Smitley officiating. Interment in Fairchance Cemetery.

Miss Lida B. Goodwin, following a lingering illness, died Saturday afternoon, January 16, 1932, at 3:30 o'clock, at the home of an aunt, Miss Elizabeth Coffman, 154 Union street, where she resided. Three years ago Miss Goodwin went to Pasadena, Cal., to make her home but was compelled by illness to return here last May. Miss Goodwin was born in Georges township, a daughter of the late Walter and Jennie Coffman Goodwin. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian church and of the Bethany Class of that Sunday school. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Harry B. Goodwin, of Canton, Ohio; Mrs. Emily Brownfield, Ray, Earl and Wilbert Goodwin, all of the Morgantown road. Funeral services will be solemnized at the home this afternoon at 1 o'clock, in charge of, Dr. W. Scott Bowman, superintendent of Redstone Presbytery. Burial in Smithfield cemetery.

GOODWIN, RAY???? SR. - age 59, died suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1946, at 7:45 p.m. at his home, Route 119. Smithfield R. D. 3, Pa. He was a son of the late Walter and Emma Whoolsey Goodwin. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Brownfield Goodwin, and the following children; Ray. Jr. and Wilbur, at home, Mrs. Alcesta Wade of Smithfield R. D. 3. and Betty and Hazel, at home, three brothers, Harry of Hanover, Ohio, Earl of Missouri and Wilbur of Smithfield R. D. 3. one sister, Mrs. Merchant (Emily) Brownfield of Fairchance and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Smithfield Presbyterian Church and was a prominent farmer of Georges Township. Friends are being received in the family residence until today, Oct. 13, at 12:00 noon and in the Smithfield Presbyterian Church from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., the hour of services, with Rev. C. L. Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove cemetery under the direction of the Wagner Cooley Funeral Home, Fairchance.

A Fayette county man was killed Tuesday in an accident at the Nemacolin mine of Buckeye Coal company. Thomas GOWER, 32, of near High House, died instantly when he fell or was knocked off a string of empty cars and went under the wheels. The accident took place about 11 p.m., shortly before Mr. Gower's shift was due to end. A snapper in the mine, Mr. Gower was a member of Nemacolin local of the United Mine Workers and Grace Chapel Presbyterian church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Maude Early Gower; two children, Charles and Sandria, at home; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gower, High House, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Iva Diamond, and Robert, Woodside; James, Betty and Donna Rae, High House; Mrs. Alice Grubles, Vances Mill: Donald, Messmore, and Mrs. Jean Hurvosky, Cleveland. Friends will be received after 6 this evening at the home of his mother, where services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Friday. Rev. David Hunter will officiate, and burial will he in Walnut Hill cemetery under direction of the Goldsboro funeral home, Fairchance.

GROVE, RUssell Neale - age 50 years of Bedford, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 19, 1974 in the Bedford Universal Hospital, Bedford, Ohio at 2:30 p.m. He was born on December 25, 1923 in Ronco. Surviving are his mother, Alice Kennison Grove, Washington, Pa., a sister, Vivian Warren, Washington, Pa.; and a nephew, Mark Warren, Washington, Pa. He was predeceased by his father, Carl C. Grove, McClellandtown. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, this evening 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Harry E. Stevick will officiate. Interment in McClellandtown Church Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heart Fund.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Arthur P. Guseman, 68, of Farmington, well known Uniontown area school director, who died yesterday in his home of an apparent heart attack. Friends will be received in the Ferguson Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight, from 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, and until Wednesday at 11 a.m. when services will be held with his pastor, Rev. Thomas R. Thomas, officiating. Burial will be in LaFayette Memorial Park. The family requests that contributions be made of a favorite charity in lieu of flowers. A school board member for some 20 years, Mr. Guseman was a member of the Uniontown Area School Board, Fayette County Vocational Technical School Board, and the Intermediate Unit I (Fayette Greene Washington) School Board. Owner of the Uniontown Hardware and Supply Co., he was a member of Laurel Lodge No. 651, F&AM, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Pittsburgh Consistory, Syria Temple of Pittsburgh, Caravan No. 9, Fayco Forest. 152, and Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Uniontown. Mr. Guseman was born Jan. 24, 1906, in Smithfield, a son of the late George and Louvarah (Nace) Guseman. He is survived by his wife, Fay Moore Guseman; two sons, Phillip in Uniontown and John M., in Caracas, Venezuela; two grandchildren, and a sister. Mrs. Gilbert (Evelyn) Heeter, in Messmore. Accompanying this obituary is a picture of Arthur Guseman.

GUSEMAN, Roxanna - Aged 82 of 45 Cycle Ave., Uniontown, died suddenly Wednesday, January 6, 1965 at 8:05 p.m. She was born in German Township, the daughter of the, late Joseph and Catherine Richey Newcomer. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church and Women's Bible Class and German Grange No. 785. She was predeceased by her husband. Edward Guseman, in 1947. She is ward Guseman, in 1947. She is survived by one son: Clarence Guseman, Uniontown; three daughters: Mrs. Edith Herring, Mrs. Ernest (Edna) Black and Mrs. Harold (Catherine) Darrell of Farmington; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Ray & Shell Funeral Home, 318 Morgantown St., Uniontown, after 7 p.m. this evening. Arrangements are incomplete.

HAMILTON, Mary E. (Ewing) - Age 85 years of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and formerly of 61 Girard Ave., Uniontown, died Saturday, March 8, 1980 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center, Bartlesville, Okla. She was born July 26, 1894 in Smithfield, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles and Cora Hayden Ewing. She was a retired Fayette County school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hamilton on November 30, 1976. Surviving are a son, George A. Hamilton of Bartlesville, Okla., with whom she had resided; a daughter, Coradel Hamilton of Clearwater, Fla.; two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs, R.K. (Marguerite) Bent of Fayetteville, Ark. Private funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m. in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, with Rev. Floyd Kelly, pastor of the Smithfield United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park, Garden of Gethsemene.

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Coldren Harford BORN AUGUST 22, 1884 DIED JUNE 27, 1959 SERVICES FROM NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959 2:30 P. M. OFFICIATING REV. CARL H. LENZ, JR. INTERMENT CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McCLELLANDTOWN, PA. Arrangements by C. B. DEARTH SONS New Salem, Pa.

HARFORD, MARJORIE E. - Age 52, a resident of McClellandtown, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Price of Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, on, Saturday; December 22, 1973. She was born in McClellandtown, where she was a lifelong resident. She was born on April 6, 1921, a daughter of Mrs. Lena Morris Harford and the late Walter E. Harford. She was a member of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church, Grove Sunday School Class, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving. beside her mother, are one brother, J. Holmes Harford of Reading; one sister, Mrs. George (Virginia) Price of Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, Friends will be received in the Leonard T. Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, this evening from 7 to 9, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 10:30 until 2 p.m., the hour of service in the funeral home, with Rev. Howard E. Brown and Rev. William G. Morris officiating. Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery.

Kirk Edward Hartman, 1 day old son of Robert and Janet Grove Hartman, 643 Cornell St., Elyria, Ohio, died Saturday in Elyria Memorial Hospital. Surviving In addition to his parents are a 5 year old brother, Robert; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Grove, McClellandtown, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hartman, California. Services will be held today at 4:15 followed by burial in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, under direction of the R. D. Fulton Funeral Home, Grafton, Ohio.

In Memory of Mary Elizabeth Coffman Hays Date of Birth APRIL 27,1901 Date of Death JULY 6, 1961 Date and Hour of Service SUNDAY, JULY 9, 1961 2:30 P. M. Services held from JACOB'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Clergy REV. W. H. KIBLER Place of Interment JACOB'S LUTHERAN CEMETERY Funeral Conducted by SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME McCLELLANDTOWN, PA.

In Memory Of Mrs. Jennie L. Heeter Date of Birth NOVEMBER 23, 1874 Date of Death JUNE 12, 1958 Date and Hour of Service SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1958 2:30 P. M. Services Held From SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME Additional Services JACOBS LUTHERAN CHURCH Clergy REV. W. H. KIBLER Place of Interment JACOBS LUTHERAN CHURCH Funeral Conducted By SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME

HERRING, Ethel Irene - Age 73, a resident of R.D. 1, McClellandtown, died in the Greene County Memorial Hospital at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July, 6, 1974. She was a daughter of the late William Henry and Lovina Tissue Frazee, previously of Markleysburg. Preceding her in death, beside her parents, was her husband, Thomas Windfield Herring. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Edward Herring of McClellandtown; two grandchildren; nine sisters, Iva Humbertson of Larksburg, West Virginia, Viola May, Sidna Thomas, and Daisy Johns, all of Uniontown, Goldie Herring of Markleysburg, Lovina Stoner of Brea, California, Olive Cornelius and Ruby Stoner, both of Bradford, and Elsie Snyder of Front Royal, Virginia; one brother, Vernon Frazee of Greensburg. She was a member of the Presbyterian Grace Chapel Church, High House, and German Grange. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 10:30 to noon, and in the Grace Chapel Church from 1 to 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Howard E. Brown and Rev. Harold O. Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the United Presbyterian Church Hill Cemetery. German Crange will hold services at 7:30 p.m. today.

Friends are being received in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, today where services will be held at 1 p.m. with Dr. W. Stafford Scott officiating. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery. Per other attached obituaries, this appeared in the paper on 13 or 14 Dec 1974.

HOLUB, John - Age 75 years, of Uniontown, R. D. 2, died Friday evening, August 24, 1973 at 10:03. He was a retired coal miner. He was a member of the F. 0. Eagles 828. Surviving are: his wife, Lucy E. McCormick Holub; the following children Mrs. James (Geraldine) Sisley of Ambridge; Mrs. Berwyn (Wilda) Dabid of Uniontown; also nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter; brothers and sisters, Anna Moore of Canonsburg; Elizabeth Lowther of Cardale; Helen Green of Dunbar; Thomas of Ocola, Fla.; Henry of Cheswick. He was predeceased by a son, John F. in October 1957; three brothers, Frank, Charles, and Albert Holub. Friends will be received in the Edward D. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St. this evening from 7 to 9, Sunday noon until 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 and until Monday at 2 p.m,, the hour of service with Dr. Earl P. Confer officiating. Interment in Pleasant View Cemetery, Smock.

HONSAKER, David J. - Age 69 years of 5 Park Ave., Masontown, died Monday, July 15, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born January 23, 1905 in Masontown the son of the late Johnson and Gertrude Miller Honsaker. He was a retired funeral director having served in the community of Masontown for thirty four years as owner and director of the Honsaker Funeral Home. He was a member of the Masontown United Methodist Church, a life member, past president and honorary chief of the Masontown Volunteer Fire Dept., member and past president of the Masontown Rotary Club, Past District Governor of the Rotary International District 733, member of the Masontown Valley Lodge No. 459 F & A M, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, 32nd Degree Mason, Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple of Pittsburgh, Caravan No. 9, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Forrest N. 152 of Uniontown, member and Past Master of the German Grange No. 785 and also the Pomono State and National Grange. He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Brooks Honsaker on November, 1973; two sisters, MaDora Eslinger and Mabel Snell and a brother, Howard. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Joanne) Dills of Churville, Pa.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. C. W. (Jeannette) Ehni of Lombard, Ill., Mrs. Thomas (Gertrude) Kennedy of Carmichaels and Mrs. Walter (Kay) Goodman of W.Palm Beach, Fla. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until Thursday at 11 a.m. the hour of service. Rev. Thomas Crenney will officiate. Interment in Greendale Cemetery.

HONSAKER, Edgar - Age 75 years of 413 Union St., Uniontown, Pa., died, Monday, August 17, 1981 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born, February 4, 1906 in German Twp., the son of the late, Charles and Ina Etta Durr Honsaker. He was one of the former owners of the City View Dairy of Masontown , a graduate of the Robert Morris School and Cades C.P.A., Schools of Pittsburgh, a certified public accountant in Uniontown for the past thirty four years, a member of the Uniontown United Third Presbterian Church and the John Knox Class, past elder of the church and a former member of the Masontown Mennonite Church, where he served as board member and treasurer. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Fearer Honsaker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn C. Honsaker in 1974. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, 220 S. Main St., Masontown, this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the Third Presbyterian Church from 12 noon to 1 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Karl W. Bowan Jr. will officiate. Interment in the Greendale Cemetery, Masontown. The John Knox Class will conduct services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

HONSAKER, GLENN C. Age 66 years of 218 Smithfield Rd., Masontown, died Tuesday, June 4, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles and Etta Durr Honsaker and was born February 13, 1908 in German Twp. He was a well known Businessman in the Masontown area. He was owner and operator of the City View Dairy Farms. Surviving is his wife, Edith DeBolt Honsaker; three sons, Robert, Ronald, and Darwin, all of Masontown; two daughters, Connie Lou and Darlene, both at home; a brother, Edgar Honsaker, Uniontown. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a son, Dwayne Glenn. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown, this evening 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 noon and in the Fairview Church of the Brethern, Masontown, 1 to 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Leon Hironimus and Rev. Carl Opel will officiate. Interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Farmview Church Improvement Fund. Parking in rear of Funeral Home.

HOPKINS, Harvey T. SR. - A former resident of McClellandtown, died Thursday, October 3, 1963, at 9:30 a.m. In the York Hospital, York, He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willis Newcomer Hopkins; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Eleanor) Brown, York; two grandchildren, Robert and Lynn. He was predeceased by a son. Harvey Jr. Friends will be, received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown after 8 this evening, Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 until Sunday at noon and in the Presbyterian Church, McClellandtown from 1, until 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Thomas F. Conboy will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot, in the church cemetery.

William M. Hormell of 51 Murray Ave., Uniontown, the superintendent of grounds and buildings at California State College, died yesterday in the Uniontown hospital at the age of 68. The son of the late Nathaniel C. and Mary White Hormell, he was a member of the first Christian Church of California, the JROUAM Col. A. L. Hawkings Council of California, the Society of Institutional Engineers and the Hungry Club. Survivors include his wife, Alma Heintzleman Hormell, and two children, Atty. Oliver N. Hormell of California and Mrs. Dolores Lasher of Erie. Other survivors are six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hutson of Oakmont and a brother, Bert Hormell of California. He was predeceased by his first wife, Martha Johnson Hormell, in 1965 and a son, Joseph Glenn, in 1954. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home of Uniontown today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until 1 p.m. Wednesday, the hour of service. Rev. Norman C. Hunt and Dr. Earl P. Confer will officiate at funeral services. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery in California.

Clifford W. Hostetler of 521 Morgantown St., retired owner of the Hostetler and Shoaf High House Bus Lines, died yesterday in the Uniontown Hospital. He was 82. The son of the late William G. and Leanor Sessler Hostetler, he was a life member of Jacob's Lutheran Church and a life member of BPO Elks 370 and Loyal Order of the Moose 20. Friends will be received in the Ferguson Funeral Home, Uniontown today from 2-9 p.m. and in the Jacob's Lutheran Church Thursday from noon until 1 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. Paul Markovits and Dr. Vincent T. Ross officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

HOSTETLER, Mildred Waser - Age 71 years of Smithfield, Pa. died at home Wednesday, July 1, 1970 at 9:51 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Roy Hostetler, and the following children; Boyd of Continental No. 2, Mrs. Kathryn Lilley, of Revere, Mrs. Martha Cage of Ligonier, Pa., Roy J. of Brantford Canada Mrs. Elizabeth Handschunaker of Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, Mrs. Anna Belle Karwatske of Amend, Pa., Joseph at home, Mrs. Carrie Bryan of Uniontown Mrs. Peggy Argenti of Lardin, Ohio, Arthur of Wilmington, Del., Curtis of Continental No. 2, James of Continental No. 2, Glenn of Manassas, Va., Frank of Deer Park, Texas, Bruce of Barberton Ohio, Mrs. Marlene Haupt of Santee, Calif. and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Vernon (Annabelle) Johnson of Florida, Mrs. Elizabeth DeLorenza of Collier, Bill Waser of Collier, Joe Waser of Oliphant, Arthur of Collier, thirty-seven grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. She was predeceased by seven children. The family will receive friends in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday until 2 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Paul Payerchin officiating. Interment will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. At the top of this page is handwritten 1976.

HUHN, Mary Martha Riffle - Age 91 years and three months, widow of Delbert A. Huhn died Tuesday, March 10, 1959 at 9:15 P.M. at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Herbert Honsaker, 507 Fox Drive, McKnight Village, Pittsburgh. A former resident of German Twp. she was the daughter of the late Josephus and Nancy Newcomer Riffle. She is survived by the following children, Josephus R., Sidney, Mrs. Herbert (Nancy) Honsaker and Mrs. Ray (Elizabeth) Williams of Pittsburgh. Harry of Masontown; fourteen grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren. Friends are being received at the Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown today, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Donald Baird of the McKnight Village Community Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery in Masontown. Memory Card: Mary Martha (Riffle) Huhn IN MEMORY OF MARY MARTHA RIFFLE HUHN McKnight Village,, Pittsburgh, Pa. Formerly of German Township Date of Birth December 10, 1867 Date of Death March 10, 1959 Place, Date and Time of Service Friday, March 13, 1959 2:00 P. M. O'Clock Honsaker Funeral Home Masontown, Pa. Minister Rev. Donald Baird McKnight Village Community Methodist Church Interment Jacob's Lutheran Church Masontown, Pa. ARRANGEMENTS BY HONSAKER FUNERAL HOME MASONTOWN, PA.

In Memory Of John Harvey Hutzel Date of Birth DECEMBER 10, 1893 Date of Death OCTOBER 13, 1957 Date and Hour of Service WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1957 2:30 P. M. Services Held From SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME McClellandtown, Pa. Clergy REV. DAVID HUNTER Place of Interment CHURCH HILL CEMETERY McClellandtown, Pa. Funeral Conducted By SANGSTON FUNERAL HOME

JAMISON, John W. - Age 76 years, well known resident of McClellandtown, died Wednesday, October 21, 1970 in the Laurel Rest Home at 3:25 a.m. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Seyler Jamison In 1967. He is survived by two nieces: Mrs. Melinda Fiat Jupenlaz of Mansfield, Ohio and Mrs. Doris Elebeld, Western Springs, Illinois. He was a member of the McClellandtown V.F.W., a World War I veteran, and a member of UMWA Local 6326. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home. McClellandtown, today from 7 to 9 p.m,; Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, and Sunday 10:30 to 2:30, the hour of service with Rev. Howard E. Brown, officiating Burial In the family plot at Luthersburg Cemetery, Luthersburg, Pa. on Monday.

In Memory of Nellie Seyler Jamison Date of Birth March 18, 1894 Date of Death September 15, 1967 Date and Hour of Service Sunday, September 17, 1967 2:00 P. M. Service held from Sangston Funeral Home Additional Services Union Cemetery Luthersburg, Pa. Clergy Rev. Frederick A. Prezioso Rev. S. D. Sigler Place of Interment Union Cemetery Funeral Conducted by T. Leonard Sangston McClellandtown, Pa.

George A. Jeffries BORN MAY 16, 1892 DIED OCTOBER 20, 1955 SERVICES FROM NEW SALEM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1955 2:30 P. M. OFFICIATING REV. DANIEL C. MANSON and REV.MARK WINGERD Chaplain of Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh INTERMENT OAK GROVE CEMETERY UNIONTOWN, PA. Services conducted by C. B. Dearth Sons

JOHNSON, DAVID RAY - Age 87 years, of 511 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning, Pa., died Thursday, March 23, 1972, in the Armsdale Home & Hospital. He was the son of the late David and Frances Kefover Johnson. being born April 8, 1884. He was a former Masontown businessman, where he was owner and operator of a plumbing and heating shop until his retirement. He was a member of the Masontown Presbyterian Church. His wife, Eliza Ann Johnson, preceded him in death in 1938. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Chalfant of Kittanning; Mrs. William (Jane) Sterling of Masontown; Mrs. John (Ruth) Newcomer of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. Max (Alwilda) Murphy of Dallas, Texas; also nine grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Sidney (Nellie) Huhn of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Elizabeth Emery of Washington, Pa. Friends will be received in the Grant R. Townsend Funeral Home, Masontown, after 2 p.m. today and until Sunday at 2 p.m.. the hour of service, with Rev. Robert A. Orr Jr. officiating. Interment in the Greendale Cemetery.

Feb. 8, Dr. Morris N. Kallan, of 1319 Rutland Lane, Wynnewood, Pa., father of Morris N. Kallan, Jr., brother of Rubin Kallen, Esther Levine, Rose Corson, Celia Joffe and May B. Rosen. Relatives and friends are invited to services Sun., 11 AM, Joseph Levine & Son, 1512 N. Broad st. int. Har Nebo Cemetery.

In Memory of Florence E. Keener "HARVEY" Date of Birth September 18, 1879 Date of Death February 3, 1968 Date and Hour of Service Tuesday, February 6, 1968 2:00 P. M. Service held from Sangston Funeral Home Clergy Rev. Paul M. Roth Place of Interment Church Hill Cemetery Funeral Conducted by T. Leonard Sangston McCLELLANDTOWN, PA.

The oldest resident of McClellandtown, Mrs, Harriet Viola Hostetler Keener, 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1959, at 1:50 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Merrittstown, Mrs. Keener was a member of Churchhill Presbyterian Church, Lina Bemies Class and the Women's Missionary Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Oscar Keener, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry McCann, Scottdale; Grace Keener, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Crawford, Monaca; Mrs. John Pryor, Monongab, W. Va.; one brother, Thomas Hostetler, Windber; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, and in Churchhill Church Friday from 1 to 2 p. m., the hour of service. The Rev. Thomas M. Conboy will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

KEENER, WILLIAM PEARSON - Age 61 years, of Main St., McClellandtown, Pa.. died Sunday, May 16, 1976 in the West Virginia University Medical Center, Morgantown, W.Va. He was a son of the late Ira J. and Myrtle Ullery Keener. He served in the U.S. Navy for twenty - six months during World War II and was employed by U.S. Steel as a mason for fifteen years. Surviving are his wife, Betty Riffle Keener; the following children: William R. Keener of Masontown, Pa.; Judith Ferrara of Strongsville, Ohio; and H. Todd Keener, at home; nine grandchildren: one sister, Mrs. Mary Longstreth of Uniontown, Pa. Friends will be received in the T. Leonard Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown, this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.. Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Rev. Howard E. Brown officiating. Burial in United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Church Hill, Pa.

KELLEY, SAMUEL T. - Age 80 of McClellandtown R. D. 1, passed away in Mercy Hospital, Dec. 16, 1980. He was born in German Twp., Sept. 8, 1900, the son of the late John E. and Ada Rotharmel Kelley. He is Survived by a nephew, Kenneth Bell of Fredonia, New York and a niece, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Cressey of Syracuse, New York. He was predeceased by the following brother and sisters, Harold Kelley, Clara Kelley Bell and Mary. He as a member of the New Salem Presbyterian Church and Served as a German Township central committeeman. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, with his Pastor Rev. Phillip Maronde officiating Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

LEECH, CARL DENTON (DENNY) Age 57 years of 125 Main St., Smithfield, Pa. died suddenly Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at the Uniontown Hospital. He was born March 19, 1918 at Smithfield, Pa. the son of the late Jess and Marguerite (Baker) Leech. He was a self employed house painter. He had attended the Smithfield Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of WW II and had been a member of the Smithfield Lions Club. Surviving are his wife, Ella Merle (Yauger) Leech, two daughters: Mrs. Dale (Brenda) Stahl, Brunswick, Maine, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Seymour, Pittsburgh, Pa.; four grandchildren; two brothers: William Leech, Sr., Smithfield, Pa., Charles Leech, Uniontown, Pa. and one sister, Mrs. George (Sally) Cooley, Fairchance, Pa. Friends ae being received in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield today 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 11 a.m. the hour of service with Rev. Richard Downing and Rev. Nelson Krute officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown, Pa.

LYONS, EMMETT FULLER - Age 88 years, of Lake Lynn, died Sunday morning, March 16, 1969 in his home following a lingering illness. A life long resident of Fayette County, he was born October 8, 1880, the son of the late Amzi and Samantha Ganoe Lyons. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ellen Spiker in 1958. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sons, Clarence of Ravenna, Ohio, Bernard of Pt. Marion, and Morgan (Buck) of Phillippi, W. Va.; six daughters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Sethman of Centerville, Mrs. Kathryn Christopher of Pt. Marion, Mrs. Betsy Townsend and Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Miller, both of Smithfield, Mrs. Chester (Rosella) Haught of Lake Lynn, and Mrs. Henry (Edna) Jenkins of Richeyville; fourteen grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Louis E. Rudolph Funeral Home, Pt. Marion after 7 p.m. today. Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 P.M., and until 2 p.m. Wednesday, the hour of service with Rev. Francis Culler, pastor of the Oak Grove Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.

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