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Subject: [CLARION] Obituaries, The Derrick, Friday, March 14, 2003
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:21:40 -0500

Gwen J. Baum, 120 Front St., Franklin Alfred M. Bish, 32 Chestnut St., Stoneboro Linda Hartzell, Lucinda Margaret L. "Peggy" Klinger, 32 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove Mary Esther Carroll Little, Centertown Road, Grove City Samuel D. McFetridge, 529 Hiland Ave., Oil City Evelyn Jean "Tootie" Miller, Strattanville Julia P. Stiller Roddy, formerly of 202 Clarion St., Oil City Gary C. Wenner, Knox RD The Derrick, Friday, March 14, 2003: GWEN J. BAUM Gwen J. Baum, 85, of 120 Front St., Franklin, died Thursday, March 13, 2003, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born March 13, 1918, in Rocky Grove, she was the daughter of Snowden and Hazel Clark Heffernan. Mrs. Baum retired in 1975 from CPT where she worked as a supervisor in the accounting department. She attended the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Baum liked to crochet and enjoyed traveling and bingo. She was married Jan. 16, 1948, to Fred W. Baum, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Thomas Davis of Franklin; two grandchildren and their spouses, Randy and Polly Davis of Punxsutawney and Ted and Tammi Davis of Reno; and four great-grandchildren, Jason and Jonelle Davis of Reno and Christian and Marcus Barilar of Punxsutawney. Mrs. Baum was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Callahan, pastor of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Caring Place. ALFRED M. BISH Alfred M. Bish, 85, of 32 Chestnut St., Stoneboro, formerly of Punxsutawney, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, in United Community Hospital, Grove City, after a brief illness. Born Feb. 26, 1918, in Porter, he was the son of Alfred W. and Anna M. Gahagan Bish. He attended Porter schools in Jefferson County. Mr. Bish worked as a farmer and a coal miner. He retired after 35 years as a dragline operator for both the Testa Coal Co. and the Lucas Coal Co. of Mercer County. He then worked five years for the Sandy Lake Borough Maintenance Department, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Lakewood Church of God. Mr. Bish enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with his children and grandchildren, hunting and gardening. He was married Oct. 14, 1939, to Geraldine Shields, who survives at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, 20 Orchard Drive, Grove City 16127. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Donna) Elliott and Mrs. Alec (Shirley) Spangler, both of Sandy Lake, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Bullman of Stoneboro and Mrs. John (Doris) Malloy of Bryan's Road, Md.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one sister, Bessie McCurdy of Newton Falls, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bish was preceded in death by one son, Richard Merle Bish; one daughter, Kathryn Jean Flaherty; three brothers, Frank Bish, Gary Bish and Clayton Bish; and three sisters, Lula McMillan, Wilda Sherry and Alice Elford. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Lakeview Church of God. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. Patrick Vance, pastor, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Church of God, 2479 Mercer Road, Stoneboro, 16153. LINDA HARTZELL Linda Hartzell, 52, of Lucinda, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born July 4, 1950, in Paint Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of James and Margaret Blair Hartzell. Miss Hartzell was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are a brother, Jack Hartzell of New York; four sisters, Clara Stauffer of New York, Charlotte Dolby of Lucinda, Esther Bell of Knox and Ethel Eck of Vowinckel; and a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Hartzell was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Peggy Myers; and an infant twin sister, Donna. There will be no calling hours. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. MARGARET L. 'PEGGY' KLINGER Margaret L. "Peggy" Klinger, 80, of 32 Lamberton St., Rocky Grove, died at 2:07 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born Oct. 24, 1922, in Venus, she was the daughter of Henry and Wilda McLaughlin Confer. She was a graduate of Oil City High School and the Oil City Beautician School. Mrs. Klinger was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, reading and discussing history and current world events. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Klinger was married Dec. 24, 1945, to Ralph D. Klinger Jr., who died Feb. 19, 1997. Surviving are three children, Carol A. Scurry and husband, Michael D., of Laughlin, Nev., A.J. Klinger and Linda S. Coogan and husband, Jack, all of Franklin; six grandchildren, Michael Scurry and Patty Hogue, Lisa McFall and husband, J.J., all of Oil City, Michelle Scurry of Las Vegas, Nev., S. Jill Klemp and husband, Alan, of Austin, Texas, Matthew Scurry of Laughlin, Nev., and Joe Morgan of Pittsburgh; and eight great-grandchildren, Silas, Jackson and Will McFall, Marcus, Allison, Michaela, Michael and Mykenna Scurry. She also is survived by two sisters, Lorraine Reed and husband, Jack, of Oil City and Helen Confer of Franklin; a brother, Wade Confer of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Klinger was preceded in death by six brothers, Osman Confer, Richard Confer, Chester Confer, Ronald Confer, Norman Confer and Paul Confer; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Dorthea) Kahle and Martha Wood. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. David L. Parker, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests donations be made to the United Way of Venango County, Allegheny Blvd., P.O. Box 303, Reno, 16343, or to Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Franklin, 16323. MARY ESTHER CARROLL LITTLE Mary Esther Carroll Little, 86, of Centertown Road, Grove City, died Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2003, in the United Community Hospital, Grove City. Born May 16, 1916, in Worth Township, Mercer County, she was the daughter of James R. and Thelma I. Smith Carroll. She attended Millbrook School and was a graduate of Grove City High School. Mrs. Little attended Feller's Beauty College in Oil City and worked as a beautician from 1936 until 1992. She also worked for the American Cancer Society for 35 years. Mrs. Little was a member of the Millbrook Presbyterian Church for more than 75 years and served as an elder, clerk of sessions, piano player and vocalist. She also was a member of the Lady Worth Rebekah Lodge and the Lakeview Music Club. Mrs. Little was a homemaker who loved gardening and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and newspaper reader. She was married Oct. 18, 1941, to William E. Little, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Diane Burkhardt of Wading River, Long Island, N.Y., Marcia Heinrichs of Scranton and Deborah K. Little of Loveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She also is survived by one brother, Dr. James R. Carroll of Lubbock, Texas. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Little was preceded in death by a brother, David G. Carroll. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Alexander-McMullen Funeral Home, 3236 S. Main St., Sandy Lake. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Millbrook Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Terry Greenlee officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, 16146. SAMUEL D. McFETRIDGE Samuel D. McFetridge, 78, of 519 Hiland Ave., Oil City, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, in Beverly Healthcare-Oil City after an extended illness. Born Sept. 27, 1924, in Oil City, he was the son of Samuel H. and Ruby E. Hollabaugh McFetridge. Mr. McFetridge attended the Oil City schools. In his youth, he auditioned for the role of Spanky in the show, "The Little Rascals," and in the event the first-place winner became ill, Mr. McFetridge would have replaced him in the show. Mr. McFetridge served as constable of the Fourth Ward in Oil City for more than 20 years. He was appointed to the post by the late Judge Lee A. McCracken and then was elected for a second full term. He completed several programs and took a general law enforcement class at Clarion State College. He holds a certificate for successfully completing a course in minor court procedure that included instruction in traffic court, court room procedure, hearings, civil law and criminal procedures, dockets and transcripts. Mr. McFetridge also received a certificate in 1960 from the Department of Public Instruction and from the Public Service Institute Board of Minor Judiciary School. He also received a certificate from the Public Service Institute of Pennsylvania for completing a 12-week course in criminal law. He had extensive FBI training. He was one of only a few who worked for Keystone Ordinance Works in Geneva, Pa., making TNT for the government for the war effort. Mr. McFetridge had been a businessman in Oil City for many years, owning Sam's Home Improvement and Sam's New and Used Merchandise. He had been a member of St. Stephen Church and was a member of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Squires and Constables Association. He also had served as a committeeman for Boy Scout Troop 11 of St. Stephen parish. He was a former member of the Venango Valley CB Club. Mr. McFetridge enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiques, skiing and flying. He loved Big Band music and knew most of the Big Band leaders. He was a skilled pool player, sharpshooter, played the piano and liked to dance. He taught Reservists how to drive tanks. He was married by the Rev. Robert Griffen in St. Stephen Church to the former Marion Lutz, who survives. Also surviving are six children, Donald McFetridge and wife, Kim, of Pleasantville, Terrance McFetridge and wife, Cynthia, of Oil City, Judy McFetridge Linch and husband, Kenneth, of Oil City, Michael McFetridge and wife, Jerrilyn, of Rouseville, Patrick McFetridge and his fiancee, Marge Lucas, of Oil City, and Nancy McFetridge of Oil City and Charles Majesky; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Frances Hepler of Titusville. In addition to his parents, Mr. McFetridge was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julia McFetridge. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oil City Library, Franklin Library, Beverly Healthcare or to St. Stephen Church Second Century Fund. EVELYN JEAN 'TOOTIE' MILLER Evelyn Jean "Tootie" Miller, 70, of Strattanville, wife of Richard A. Miller, died early Thursday evening, March 13, 2003, in Clarion Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. JULIA P. STILLER RODDY Julia P. Stiller Roddy, 74, formerly of 202 Clarion St., Oil City, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born March 7, 1929, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Agnes Karchner Stiller. She was a 1947 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived most of her life in the Oil City area. Mrs. Roddy was employed as a bookkeeper for a number of years by Oliver Brothers. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City. Mrs. Roddy enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was married Jan. 4, 1952, to Bert E. Roddy, who died Sept. 5, 1996. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Scott E. and Suzi Roddy and Norman D. and Sally Roddy, all of Oil City, and John E. and Melissa Roddy of Franklin; four grandchildren, Sharon Roddy, Jackie Roddy, Aaron Roddy and Jason Roddy; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Roddy. She also is survived by two brothers, Richard Stiller and Benjamin Stiller, both of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Roddy was preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Roddy; a sister, Marietta Wagner; a brother, Victor Stiller; and a granddaughter, Brittani Roddy. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, in Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 Center St., Oil City, with the Rev. Bruce K. Merritt, pastor, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society, Trinity United Methodist Church or to the Oil City Presbyterian Home. GARY C. WENNER Gary C. Wenner, 64, of Knox RD, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, in Clarion Hospital. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.