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Mabel R. McGinnis-Bennett
Mabel R. McGinnis-Bennett, 87, of Boyers, died Sunday morning, April 11, 2004, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, Ohio, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 11, 1916, in Higgins Corners, Butler County, she was the daughter of John K. and Lottie Elena Seelbaugh Montgomery. She was a graduate of the former Eau Claire High School and the Butler Business College. For a number of years, she was employed as a bookkeeper with various businesses. Later, while she and her husband lived in California, she became a graduate of Mount San Jacinto Junior College in San Jacinto, Calif. In the early .1970s she matriculated at the University of California in Riverside, Calif., graduating with a degree in English. Mrs. McGinnis, as she was known in the Eau Claire area, published two novels under the titles, 'Life With George,'' and the second, 'Love Offering.' In addition to the novels, she was accomplished with many newspaper articles in California and western Pennsylvania as well as many unpublished manuscripts authored by her. In the early 1950s, she provided Hawaiian guitar and piano renditions on Radio WlSR in Butler, appearing live on the radio broadcast with many other local musicians. She was well-known for her chalk-talk presentations at churches and other functions including schoolroom work, along with an extensive display of selfcreated painting. With a continual love of travel, she embarked for an extensive tour of the Holy Land in January 1988. In 1998, along with 17 family members, she enjoyed a life- long dream of touring much of Alaska. Along with trips to Canada and Mexico, she was proud to have visited every state in the continental United States. In 1996, at the age of 80, she enjoyed an 8,OOO-mile tour of the United States and in 2000, she traveled to Kansas City for a family member’s wedding. Much of her life found her a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Eau Claire, although she faithfully attended many other churches across the country where her life took her to live. In the early 1950s, she placed second in the National Bible Contest held annually in New York, earning her an extensive award of individual books and lessons of the holy Bible. Surviving are four sons, Bryan McGinnis of North Shore, Calif., John D. McGinnis of Chicora, Daniel McGinnis of Boyers and Ronald C. McGinnis of Karns City; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two step-great- grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. She also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Beryl (Deane) Hovis of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Mrs. Beryle (Ramona) Ivell of Harrisville; and one brother, James Montgomery of Ravenna, Ohio. She first was married Oct. 1, 1938, in Bethel United Methodist Church, Eau Claire, to George H. McGinnis, who died Aug. 26,1988. On Sept. 11, 1998, in the same church, she married Josiah 'Joe' Bennett, who died March 3, 1999. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald 'Buss,' John E. and Boyd Montgomery; and one great-grandson. Friends called at the Jack Buzard Funeral Home in Eau Claire. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004 in the funeral home. Interment was in Big Bend Cemetery near Emlenton.

Dorothy Chambers Lesko
Dorothy Chambers Lesko, 63, of Struthers, Ohio, formerly of Emlenton, died at 4:08 am Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, following an illness. Born on December 28,1940, in Emlenton, she was the daughter of John L. and Goldie McQuiston Chambers. Mrs. Lesko was a 1958 graduate of Emlenton High School. In earlier years, Mrs. Lesko was employed by the former Hemlock Inn near Emlenton and later at Tarr’s Restaurant in Parker. She then worked for 12 years at the IGA Grocery Store in Emlenton. Mrs. Lesko enjoyed gardening as a hobby. She was Catholic by faith. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Ann Chambers of Emlenton, Donna Marie Lesko of Parker area and Barbara Lesko of Struthers, Ohio; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. She also is survived by one sister, Barbara Baroletti, of Struthers, Ohio; two brothers, Donald Chambers of Washington State; and James Chambers of Florida State; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lesko was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Lesko. Friends were received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, in Eau Claire. Interment was held in the Perryville Cemetery near Parker.

Martha M. Rhoades
Martha M. Rhoades, 86, of Emlenton RD 1, died Monday evening, May 3, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born June 21, 1917, in Grove City, she was the daughter of Clarence and Clara Rodawalt Gibson. She was a 1935 graduate of Grove City High School. Mrs. Rhoades had worked for Howes Coffee Co. in Grove City where she met her husband, Richard G. Rhoades, who survives. They were married Apri1 29, 1938, and they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year. She and her husband bought their present family farm, Dick-Mar Farms, in 1943 and have continued to operate it to the present day. Mrs. Rhoades was a member of thePennsylvania Farm Bureau and in the past had served as a member of the board and had served as the state women’s committee chairman. She was the only woman recipient in 1996 for Distinguished Service to Agriculture. She also was a member of the Venango County 4-H where she was a leader for 30 years and was a member for many years of the Venango County Fair. She also belonged to the Richland Grange at Emlenton RD 1. Mrs. Rhoades was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Lamartine where she was very active for more than 60 years as Sunday school teacher, Bible School teacher and director of the children’s choir. She also was a member of the Women of ELCA in the church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Ann Cheers and husband, Richard, and Elaine Anderson and husband, David, and one son, David Rhoades and wife, Becky, all of Emlenton; five granddaughters, Aimee Cheers, Christine Terwilliger, Susyn Klingler, Jessica Anderson and Jaimee Anderson; two grandsons, Jeff Rhoades and Greg Cheers; and six greatgrandchildren, Faith, Korben, Emilee, Paige, Madison and Jacob. A sister, Esther Perdue of Volant; a sister-in-law, Ethel Gibson of Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents, an infant daughter, Nancy Martha, preceded Mrs. Rhoades in death in 1952. Friends called Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6, 2004 in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2004 in the Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert McCarty, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salem Lutheran Church, Lamartine, 16375, or to the Venango County 4-H Development Fund, Agriculture Extension Office, Franklin, 16323.

Daisy Mae Horn Tremba
Daisy Mae Horn Tremba, 97, of Parker died Monday evening, May 3, 2003 at Chicora Medical Center, where she lived for a few years. Born Feb. 27, 1907, in Brandonville, Schuylkill County, she was the daughter of Leo D. and Pearl Suzanne Kahley Horn. She attended the Philadelphia School for Christian Workers, now part of Princeton University, for three years. She then worked for City Missions of New York City for years and later worked at the Reformed Church Orphanage in Greenville. Mrs. Tremba was a member of the Parker United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women, where she served as president for two years and treasurer for 25 years. She also taught the Searchlight Sunday School Class for adults, headed the Primate Sunday School Department for years and was instrumental with the annual vacation Bible school for decades. She also was a member of the church choir, the music committee, the kitchen crew and other duties at the church. Surviving are three sons, Alan Neil Tremba of North Cambria, Karl Duane Tremba of Parker and Roger Lee Tremba of Parker R.D., 2; six grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. She also is survived by two brothers, Merle Edward Horn of Georgia and Harold E. Horn of Upland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Her husband, Tobias C. Tremba, whom she married Sept. 12, 1932, died April 25, 1997. A brother also preceded her in death. Friends were be received at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, Wayne Street, Parker on Wednesday May 5, 2004. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2004 in the funeral home. Interment was at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.

Heather D. Stewart
Heather D. Stewart 26 of Franklin Street, Clintonville Pa. passed away on Tuesday May 4, 2004, in Marshall Texas. She had lived in Clintonville area most of her entire life. Born in Grove City, Pa. on Sept. 18, 1978 the daughter of James P. Stewart Jr. and Jacqueline R. Parenti Stewart. Married to Robert F. Rossman Jr. April 1996 who survives. Heather had worked at the Fultz Truck Wash in Barkeyville, Pa. as a cashier. She attended the Victory school and the Franklin High School in Franklin, Pa. She enjoyed playing baseball and T-Ball, and in little league. While attending school she was involved in cheerleading and playing basketball. Surviving along with her parents are three sons: Robert L. Rossman III of Clintonville, Pa., Marqus D. Courtney and Jesse B. Courtney Jr. of Marshall, Texas. Two brothers survive: James P. Stewart-III and his wife Rebecca of Kennerdell, Pa., and Bryan J. Stewart of Clintonville Pa.; one nephew: James P. Stewart IV and niece, Madison N. Stewart both of Kennerdell, Pa. and Paternal Grandfather James Perry Stewart Sr. of Butler, Pa. Proceeded in death by her champion Jess B. Courtney Sr., father of Marqus D. and Jesse B. Jr. Courtney of Marshall, Texas; paternal grandmother Betty L. Stewart and Maternal grandparents John and Lorraine Parenti. Services were held at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville, Pa. on Sunday, May 9, 2004 with the Rev. Rob Guy of the The Caring Place, Franklin Pa, officiating. Family did receive friends on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at the funeral home with interment at the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville, Pa Monday May 10, 2004.

Georgianna Bechtel
Georgianna Bechtel, 70, of Knox, died late Monday evening, May 10, 2004, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, of injuries received in a fall at her home. Born Oct. 18, 1933, in Lowellville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Myron D. and Abbie Rebecca Madrid Flickinger. Mrs. Bechtel had worked as an attendant at Polk State Hospital. She later had been employed through the Green Thumb Program at the Foxburg Free Library, retiring in 1996. She attended the Salem Lutheran Church. Mrs. Bechtel was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, bingo, cards, crossword puzzles and Steelers football. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends at family gettogethers. She was married Nov. 2, 1968, to Arthur Bechtel, who died June 28, 1989. Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Becky and David Rhoades of Emlenton and Cindy and Kent Mays of Knox; one son and his wife, David and Stacey Bechtel of Emlenton; five grandchildren, Christine Terwilliger, Jeff Rhoades, Derrick Bechtel, Cassie Mays and Amber Mays; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Terwilliger and Jacob Rhoades. Three sisters, Shirley Rains of Mercer, Darla Shoup of Shippenville and Bonnie Fredericks of Pulaski; a brother, Ronald Flickinger of Mercer; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents and husband, a brother, Allison Flickinger, preceded Mrs. Bechtel in death. Friends called on Thursday, May 13, 2004 in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday May 14, 2004 in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert McCarty, pastor of the Salem Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Starr Cemetery, Knox RD. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Knox Public Library or to the Salem Lutheran Church.

Julia E. 'Dolly' Phipps
Julia E. 'Dolly' Phipps, 80, of Old Rt. 8, Pearl, Pa, died May 10, 2004 at 2:59 A.M. at UPMC Oakland, Pittsburgh Pa after a brief illness. Born April 17, 1924 in Oil City, Pa she is the daughter of Earl Keverline and Amanda 'Minnie' Cross Keverline. She was married to Willard C. Phipps in 1943 that survives. They celebrated there 61 wedding anniversary on April 25, 2004 of this year. Mrs. Phipps was the tax collector for Irwin Township for many years. She also was a devoted housewife and mother. She was a member of the Pleasantview United Methodist Church where she was the church organist and a Sunday school teacher there. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, blankets, and scrubbies. Mrs. Phipps was a past president of Clintonville Woman’s Club, Secretary for many years of the Venango County Federation of Woman’s Club, was also on the Irwin Township Democratic Committee, in the Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra of Clintonville and was a active blood donor for the American Red Cross, giving several gallons. Survived by her husband and one daughter: Bonnie L. Tidd and husband James A. of Grove City Pa, 3 Grandchildren: Bradley D. Tidd and wife 'Catherine' of Parker, Colorado; Brenda E. Tidd and fiancée Mark Petroff Jr. of Erie Pa, Jeremy B. Tidd of Grove City and fiancée Jillian Cordova of New Jersey. 2 Great Grandchildren: Haley E. and Michael J. Tidd of Parker, Colorado. 3 Brothers survive: Kenneth H. Keverline and wife Norma J. of Pearl Pa., Daniel E. Keverline and wife Phyllis of Kennerdell Pa, Thomas R. Keverline and wife Meredith of Franklin Pa., and many nieces nephews and great nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a stepsister in law: Mrs. Homer 'Phyllis' Melat of Goodells, Michigan Proceeded by her parents and 1 grandchild: Jeffery Wade Tidd who died July 6, 1974, and her step brother- Homer Melat. Family did receive friends at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville Pa. Wednesday, May 12, from 2- 4, and 7-9. Funeral service where held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasantview United Methodist Church, Irwin Twp., Venango County with Rev. Ronald Hanky of the Pleasantview United Methodist Church and assisted by the Rev. Jerry Mahaffey of the North Liberty Presbyterian Church. The interment will be at the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery, Clintonville Pa. The family suggest memorial contributions be sent to the Clintonville Vol. Fire Dept, Emlenton St., Clintonville, Pa. 16372

Eleanor L. 'Ellie' Phipps
Eleanor L. 'Ellie' Phipps, 74 of Park Avenue, Franklin, died at 2:42 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her home following a brief illness. Born April 1, 1930 in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of J. Redick and Maxine Hulings Coulter. She was a 1948 graduate of Emlenton High School where she excelled in music as a member of the chorus, girls ensemble and girls trio. Her signature song was 'Roses in Pickardy.' She also lettered four years as a forward on the girls basketball team and was a member of the yearbook staff. Mrs. Phipps retired in 1995 after 25 years of service at the J.C. Penney store in the Cranberry Mall. She previously worked as a lab technician at Franklin Hospital and the Reno Card Factory. After her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles. Also surviving are a daughter and husband, Linda and Michael Hinkson of Cooperstown; three sons, W. Michael Kelly and wife, Susan, J. Patrick Kelly and wife, Ellen, and Tim Kelly all of Franklin; two stepdaughters and husbands, Sally and Bob Wolf of Erie and Pam and Bill Morris of Franklin; and a stepson and his wife, Ken and Hope Phipps of Nancy, Ky. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Ryan Kriek, Chris Billingsley, Candice Harrington, Kelli Miller, Shanin Kelly, Hillary Sanford, Justin Campbell and Sue and Kim Tucker; four great-grandchildren, Alex and Lauren Billingsley, Rhiannon Miller and Oakley Sanford. Surviving also are a brother, Jack Coulter, and a sister and husband, Susan and Dennis Johnson, all of Franklin and a number of nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phipps was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a sister, Leda Jackson; and her former husband, Oakley Bishop Kelly. Friends were received in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave. at Walnut Street, Emlenton. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice Minister, officiating. Internment was in the Scrubgrass Cemetery. Memorial may be made to the VNA Hospice, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, Pa. 16301.

Martha Elizabeth Neely
Martha Elizabeth Neely, 95, of Whitehall Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, May 6 2004, in Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Neely had been a resident of Richland Township for 65 years. Born July 14, 1908, in Cranberry Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of Harry and Dora Stroup Rhodes. Mrs. Neely was a member of Old Zion United Methodist Church in Emlenton and the Missionary Society of the church. She also belonged to the Richland Grange. Mrs. Neely was a home-maker and enjoyed flowers and gardening She was married in Seneca; Dec. 27, 1930, to Lester Shane Neely, who died June 16, 1997. Surviving are a son and his wife Larry and Darlene Neely of McPherson, Kan., a daughter, Mrs Connie Pryor of York; six grandchildren, Rachel Connerley of Floyd, Iowa, Phil Neely of Terra Haute, Ind., Mark Neely of Longview, Texas,- Tim Neely of Wichita, Kan., Steve Neely of Der by, Kan., and Stacy Saylor of Craly; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Neely was preceded in death by a son, William Gary Neely, June 17, 1939; six brothers; and two sisters. Friends were received in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave. at Walnut Street, Emlenton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clara Koblmeyer, pastor of Old Zion United Methodist Church, officiating. Daryl 'Red' Davis, a longtime family friend, assisted at the services. Interment was in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Zion United Methodist Church, 255 Old Airport Road, Emlenton, 16373 or to Gideon International.

Ruth Ann Bechtel Burgdorfer
Ruth Ann Bechtel Burgdorfer, 38, of Route 38, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 1:55 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2004, at her residence following a brief illness. Born Aug. 27, 1965, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Elmer S. and Doris M. (Winters) Bechtel. Mrs. Burgdorfer was of the Protestant faith and her most important vocation in life was being a homemaker and taking care of her two children. She had been a member of the Emlenton Jaycees. She was a 1983 graduate of A-C Valley High School, Foxburg. She was married June 27, 1992, in Seneca to Clyde J. Burgdorfer, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Susan and Andrew Burgdorfer, both at home; six sisters, Joyce Lanpher and husband, Michael, of Castile, N.Y., Judy Shreve and husband, John, of Oil City, Donna Card and husband, Paul, Cindy Chandler, Betty Hurrelbrink and husband, LeRoy, and Janet Bechtel and fiancé, Robert Whitefleet, all of Emlenton; three brothers and their wives, Elmer and Mary Bechtel of North Carolina, James and Donna Bechtel of Cranberry, and Timothy and Mabel Bechtel of Emlenton; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William F. Bechtel. Friends called Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, 2004 at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2004 at the funeral home with the Rev. William H. Cox, pastor of Van United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Nickleville Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Burgdorfer Children Care Fund, care of Farmers National Bank, P.O. Drawer D, Emlenton, 16313.

Eugene E. Dotterer
Eugene E. Dotterer, 79 of Rocca Way, Franklin, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2004 at his residence. Born Oct. 7, 1924, in Emlenton, he was the son of Wilford and Bertha White Dotterer. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. Mr. Dotterer was employed by Koppers Chemical Co. in Rouseville for 35 years until his retirement in October 1986. He was a member of the Big Bend Methodist Church in Emlenton. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Jesse Greer Post NO. 1835 of Franklin. Mr. Dotterer enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his stories with them. He also enjoyed traveling, especially trucking with his son-in-law. He was married in Knox, February 15, 1948 to Hazel M. Burris, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and husband, Karen and William Ritchey Sr. of Franklin; a step daughter and husband, Kate and Hugh Slaugenhaupt Sr. of Knox; three grandchildren, William B. Ritchey Jr. and wife Chanda, of Nickleville, Amanda L. Stevenson and husband Clint, of Cooperstown, and Michael E. Ritchey and special friend, Laura Timblin of Franklin; four step grandchildren, Hugh Slaugenhaupt Jr. and wife, Deb, Judy Slaugenhaupt, Gary Slaugenhaupt and Todd Slaugenhaupt and wife Kim, all of Knox; four step-great grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Eleanor Faylor of Emlenton and Vivian Rogge of Danville, Ky.; and one brother, Harold Dotterer of Nashville, Tenn. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dotterer was preceded in death by five brothers, Kenneth, Earl, Howard, Donald, and Leroy Dotterer; and one sister, Ruth Shaw. Friends were received at the Hile- Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257, Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the Rev. Kenton Shaw, nephew of the deceased, officiating. Internment with military honors was held in the Big Bend Cemetery, Scrubgrass Township, Venango Co.

Guy Hilton Burk
Guy Hilton Burk, 80, of Jackson Twp., Evans City, Pa. passed away Monday morning May 17, 2004 at his residence following an illness. Born at Red Bank, Pa. on July 3, 1923, he was the son of John David and Minnie Pearl McKissick Burk. He was employed by Armco for thirty-nine years, where he worked as a chemist in the metallurgical department retiring in 1985. Mr. Burk was United Methodist by faith. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army from Jan. 25, 1943 to February 21, 1946 from which he was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant. He was awarded the American Theater Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, and the Victory Medal. He was a life-member of VFW Post #249 of Butler, and had been a member of the post bowling team for years. Mr. Burk was an avid bowler, hunter, and fisherman. Surviving are his wife: Celia Woods Burk whom he married August 9, 1942; three daughters, Sally Miller and husband Blaine of Pensacola, FL., Dian Sasse and husband Eddie of Pensacola, Fl., and Ruth Strobel and husband Denny of Crestview, Fl.; two sons: Jack W. Burk and wife Jeanette of Karns City, Pa. and George T. Burk and friend Judy Thiel of Evans City, Pa.; one brother: William 'Bill' Burk of Butler; seventeen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; also a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, a son Guy H. 'Butch' Burk, Jr. and two grandsons: Blaine Miller and Brian Burk preceded him in death. Two sisters: Jean Anderson and Sara Kohlrneyer also preceded in death. Friends were received on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at H. Jack Buzzard Funeral Home, Main St., (Route 38) in Eau Claire. Funeral services were at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2004 in the Funeral Home. Burial was in Eau Claire Cemetery.

Minnie F. Bargerstock
Minnie F. Bargerstock, 88, of Parker, Pa. passed away Sunday morning May 16, 2004 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, Pa. after an illness. Born on Nov. 6, 1915 in Bruin, Pa., she was the daughter of William and Frances Champion Shay. She was of the United Methodist faith. Mrs. Bargerstock was employed as a press operator with Craftsman Printing at Worthington, Pa. for over seventeen years. She was a member for over fifty years of the Lady Rebakah Craig Lodge at Craigsville, over forty-six years as a member of the Worthington Vol. Fire Dept. Ladies Auxilialy, and over twenty-five years as a member of the Beagle Club Auxiliary at Craigsville (Worthington). Surviving are one daughter: Mrs. Thomas (Carol) Courson of Parker; two sons, Edward Bargerstock, Jr. of Worthington and Robert Bargerstock of Lyndora; nine grandchildren: Edward F. and John Bargerstock, Thomas, Timothy, Troy, Terry and Todd Courson, Tammy Tasker, and Triscia Bartley; eighteen great-grandchildren also a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, her husband Edward Bargerstock passed away March 27, 1973. The last surviving member of her family, she was also preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Friends called on Tuesday May 18, 2004 at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne St., Parker. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. David Bowman, pastor of Parker United methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery, Worthington, Pa.

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