Vensel, Mrs. Elizabeth

Mrs. Elizabeth VENSEL, aged 89 years, eight months, died at the home of her son-in-law, Joseph SNYDER, in Sugar Creek township, at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. She was the widow of George VENSEL.
She was born and lived her entire life in Sugar Creek township and was one of the oldest residents of the township.
Surviving are five sons, W. M. of East Brady, RD., D. T., of Chicora R.D., B. A., of Renfrew, R. H, of East Brady, R. D., and F. C. VENSEL of East Brady, 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
She was a life long member of the St. Paul's Reformed church in Sugar Creek.
Funeral services will be held from St. Paul's Reformed church, Sugar Creek at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. Ralph D. Althouse, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 24 Mar 2003

Vensel, Mrs. Jennie

Mrs. Jennie VENSEL died at her home in East Brady, RD 1, on Friday, Jan. 8, 1937.
Besides her husband, R. H. VENSEL, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. D. J. SHAKELEY, Allison Park, and Mrs. James KLUGH of Karns City; two brothers, W. O. KING of Chicora, RD 1, and Dr. S. W. KING, 200 Green street, Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Funeral services will be held from the late home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 27 Mar 2003

Vensel, Mrs. Susie

Mrs. Susie VENSEL, aged 71 years, died in her sleep about 2 am today, Monday, Feb. 22, 1943, at the St. Paul's Old Folks' Home, 28 Eagle Street. Mrs. VENSEL, who had been ill some time and was partially bedfast, was apparently in her usual health an hour before she died.
She was born Jan. 27, 1872, in Sugar Creek township, Armstrong County, and had entered the home here on Sept. 30, 1941.
A brother, H. C. HARMON, of near Kittanning, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret SUTTON, of Tarentum, survive.
Brief services at the St. Paul's Old Folks' Home in 28 Eagle Street will be conducted this evening by Dr. Paul J. Dundore, pastor of Zion's Evangelical and Reformed Church, and by Rev. Charles L. Noss, superindendent of the home.
Later services have been scheduled tentatively for Wednesday, Feb. 24, in St. Paul's Reformed Church near Chicora. Rev. Irwin K. Dietsche will officiate and interment will take place in the church cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 18 Mar 2003

Vensel, William

William VENSEL, 68, of Sugarcreek township, Armstrong county, died Friday, February 21, 1941 at 5 AM. He was born and spent his entire life in Sugarcreek township.
Survivors include his wife Susie, and the following brothers; D. T. VENSEL, Chicora RD; B. A. VENSEL, Renfrew; R. H. VENSEL, East Brady RD; and F. C. VENSEL, East Brady.
Mr. VENSEL was a member of St. Paul's Reformed church, Sugarcreek township, and the East Brady I. O. O. F. Lodge.
Funeral services will be conducted in St. Paul's Reformed church, Sugarcreek township, Monday, February 24, at 2 PM by the pastor, Rev. John M. WITMER.
Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 16 Feb 2003

Walker, Zettie Jane Cox

Ward, Shirley A. Grimm

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Weber, Theodore Eugene

Theodore Eugene WEBER, aged 64 years, 8 months, and 24 days, died May 26, 1937, at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary ELDER, of Cowansville, following a lingering illness.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Elder WEBER; two daughters, Mrs. William FRANKLIN and Mrs. Walter ROHRICH; one son. T. E.WEBER JR; three grandchildren and three sisters, all of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mis Eleanor VENSEL and Miss Lucile MCELROY sang "The City Four Square" and "Down the Valley" at the funeral services which were held Friday afternoon, May 28, at 2 o'clock at St. Paul's Reformed church in Sugarcreek township, with the pastor, Rev. ALLSHOUSE in charge. Six brothers-in-law, William, Lloyd, George, John, Lawrence and Delbert ELDER were pallbearers.
The deceased was formerly superintendent of the Zeigler Printing Company of Butler, PA.
Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 19 Feb 2003

West, Betty M. Elder

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

White, Andrew J

WHITE-On Friday, Jan. 20, 1939, at 4:22 am Andrew J. husband of Bertha NEGLEY WHITE, father of Mrs. Roger SHIPLEY, Geraldine M., Malvin F., Samuel D. and Francis E. WHITE; brother of Mrs. Lydia Rairigh, of Kittanning, PA., also survived by 3 grandchildren.
Funeral from the family home. 1114 Lincoln Ave. E. E., on Monday afternoon, Jan. 23, at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 19 Feb 2003

Wiles, Mrs. Abner

Death came Sunday morning* at 10:25 o'clock to Mrs. Abner WILES, 79, of R. D. Cowansville, in the Armstrong County Hospital.  Mrs. Wiles is survived by her husband, A. B. Wiles; two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary MORRIS, of Rimersburg, Addison HEPLER, of Ribersburg, and Scott HEPLER, of Sugar Creek Township.  Funeral services will be held in St. Paul's Reformed Church of Sugar Creek Township Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Reverend R. D. ALTHOUSE in charge. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
*Hattie Campbell Hepler had made a notation on the obit that Mrs Wiles died October 24, 1937
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 01 Jan 2000

Wiles, Mrs. Jane McKelvey

A lingering illness terminating in death for Mrs. Jane MCKELVEY WILES, aged 66, at her home in Sugarcreek township at 10 o'clock Monday night, March 15, 1937. Mrs. WILES had resided in Sugarcreek township practically all her life.
Besides her husband, Grant WILES, Mrs. WILES is survived by the following children: Charlie D., of Kaylor; Mrs. James HICKEY, Wildwood, Pa.; Floyd C. WILES of Kaylor; Mrs. Harry GROVES, Karn City, RD; Mrs. Lester BURFORD, Victor J. WILES, and Mrs. Arthur WILES, all of East Brady RD; Mrs. Alvin MCCLURE of Boyers; John G. WILES and Lee H. WILES, at home.
Seventeen grandchildren also survive, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret SNOW, Bradford, PA.; Mrs. T. J. OLCUS, Karns City, RD; Mrs. Edward WEIGAND, Mars; and Thomas MCKELVEY, Kittanning.
Mrs. WILES was a member of St. Paul's Reformed church in Sugarcreek township, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. R. D. Althouse at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, March 18. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Mrs. WILES' body was taken to the Knox Funeral Home at Bruin to be prepared for burial, but was to be returned to the family residence on Tuesday evening.
 

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 13 Mar 2003

Wiles, Washington

WILES Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for Washington WILES who died yesterday, will be held at 2:30 pm tomorrow in St. Paul's Reformed church on the Cowansville-Chicora road, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Surviving are three sons, Russell and Floyd, Bradys Bend; Guy, Butler; a daughter, Mrs. Charles H. HILES, Bradys Bend; two sister, Mrs. Abe SETTLEMEYER, Arnold and Emma of Brady's Bend; five brothers, Albert, Grant, William, and Abe all of Brady's Bend; and Harvey of Kaylor.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 13 Mar 2003

Wiles, Washington

Washington Wiles, 65 year-old Brady's Bend township citizen, was found dead in bed at his home this morning, death said to have been due to a stroke. Wiles had been in ill health for some time and had previously suffered from strokes.
Coroner A. W. Dosch has been notified. Funeral arrrangements, not complete as yet, are being made by C. R. Snyder, Cowansville undertaker.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 20 Mar 2003

Wilson, Andrew N.

Andrew N. WILSON, 79, a former resident of Kittanning, died suddenly early Thursday morning, November 30, 1944, in his home at 300 Oakwood street, New Kensington. Mrs. WILSON had been ill two days.
Mr. WILSON was born near Fairview, Butler county, a son of the late Armstrong and Mina HART WILSON. Most of his active life had been spent in Kittanning.
Eight years ago he and Mrs. WILSON moved to New Kensington where they lived with their son, Dr. R. N. WILSON. While living in Kittanning, the family were active members of the First Presbyterian church. Later they transferred their membership to the First Presbyterian church of New Kensington.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida FOSTER WILSON, and a son, Dr. R. N. WILSON of New Kensington. Another son, Thomas Le WILSON, D. D. S., died in 1924.
Funeral services in charge of Rev. William G. Russell, D. D., pastor of First Presbyterian church, New Kensington, will be held in the late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Kittanning cemetery.
Mrs. E. Boyd CLAYPOOLE of 430 North Jefferson Street is a niece of Mr. WILSON.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 18 Mar 2003

Wolfe, Charles A.

Charles A. WOLFE, 72, long-time Kittanning business man and a former borough offical died at 9 o'clock Thursday eveing, March 7, 1946, at his home, 600 Woodward avenue. Mr. WOLFE had been in poor health for a long time.
Mr. WOLFE had for many years been an active partner, with Charles M. SHAW, in Kittanning Auto Parts Company, North McKean street. Prior thereto, he had operated a grocery store business in old Wickboro.
Born and reared near Adrian, Mr. WOLFE had been active in business and civic affairs of Kittanning since coming here as a young man. He served for several years on Kittanning Town Council, and was at one time president of that body.
Mr. WOLFE is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary FOSTER WOLFE, and the following stepchildren: Mrs. Margaret KOTKA, Cowansville, route 1; Mrs. Garnet F. GEROW, at home; Chris D. FOSTER, Cleveland; Paul FOSTER, Cowansville, route 1; and Robert C. FOSTER, Brackenridge.
Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Walter COLLAR, Kittanning RD and three brothers, Andrew M., Ford City; James H. Sergent, Neb.; and Arthur C., Tarentum. A number of neices and nephews also survive.
Mr. WOLFE's Masonic affiliations included membership in Kittanning lodge No. 244, F & A. M.; Orient Royal Arch Chapter, No. 247; Syria Temple, Pittsburgh; and Coudersport Consistory.
Friends are being received at Montgomery funeral home, where services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Mr. WOLFE's pastor, Rev. R. B. Callahan of the First Methodist church. Burial will follow in Kittanning cemetery.
Graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Kittanning Masonic order.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 21 Mar 2003

Wolfe, Mrs. Dan L.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dan L. Wolfe of Chicora R. D. 2, who died September 15, 1951, were held this afternoon in Mount Pleasant Lutheran church, Sugarcreek township. Rev. Harlan Miller, church pastor, was in charge of the service. Burial was made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wolfe was the widow of Dan L. Wolfe, who died four months ago.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Goldman, Medina, Ohio; Mrs. Arthur Double, Chicora, R. D. 2; three sisters, Mrs. Lavina Campbell, Worthington, Mrs. Minnie Ward, Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Thompson, Cuyhoga Falls, Ohio; a brother, John Myers, Wadsworth, Ohio, and six grandchildren.  She was a member of the First Lutheran church of Chicora, and a Lady Whitney Rebekah lodge.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 05 Jan 2000

Wolfe, Van L.

Van L. Wolfe, aged 77 years, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 1951, in his home in Chicora, R. D. 2.  Born in Parker, he was a resident of the Chicora district for 55 years.  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mabel Wolfe; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Boldman, of Clinton, O.; and Mrs. Stella Double of Chicora R. D. 2; a sister, Mrs. H. C. Ellenberger of Butler; and six grandchildren.  Mr. Wolfe was a member of the First Lutheran church of Chicora.

Friends will be received at the Vensel Funeral home, Chicora.  The body will be taken to the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran church, Sugarcreek Township, where friends will be received from noon Wednesday until time of service.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the church, with the Rev. Harlan Miller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
* I have entered this obit the way it was printed in the newspaper. However, I believe it may be Dan L. Wolfe, or vice versa.
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 01 Jan 2000

Yockey, Catherine

YOCKEY
Mrs. Catherine YOCKEY, aged 73, a life long resident of near Kaylor, died at her home, January 20, after seven weeks' illness of heart trouble.
Mrs. YOCKEY was the daughter of Hugh and Mary MCELORY**. She was born December 28, 1855.
In 1900 she was united in marriage to A. J. YOCKEY, who preceded her to the grave fifteen years ago.
She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Reformed church since girlhood. Surviving is one brother, Charles MCELORY, with whom she made her home, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret HILES, Oakridge, PA.
Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Reformed church, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. J. W. Schacht. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

**Spelling of her maiden name is entered as typed in obit. I believe however it is McElroy.
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 04 Mar 2003

Yockey, Charles Raymond

Charles Raymond YOCKEY was born in Sugarcreek township, December 20, 1889, and departed this life March 7, 1918, aged 28 years, 2 months, and 15 days. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. YOCKEY, who survive him, as do also one brother, Milford, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha COCHRAN and Annie ROSENBERGER. He was reared in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank KEPPLE, who with their two sons, Edward and Plummer, survive him.
He was baptized in infancy and in his early youth was received into full membership of the White Reformed church, and remained a faithful member of the same until his death. He was at one time superintendent and at various times a teacher in the Sunday School. He was instrumental in organizing the Golden Bible Class in which he always manifested a lively interest.
He passed through the several grades of the public school after which he taught the Steele District School. He then attended the Slippery Rock State Normal School, from which he graduated with honors in 1910. Again he taught the Steele District School for a season after which he entered Franklin and Marshall College, at Lancaster, Pa., from which he graduated with honors in 1915. In Septerber, 1915, he entered The Central Theological Seminary of the Reformed church at Dayton, Ohio, from which he would have graduated in May 2nd of the present year, if his life had been spared.
On February 18th, he was siezed with acute appendicitis for which it was manifesty necessary to operate the same day. From this he was recovering rapidly, but on the day following the operation he contracted pneumonia which held him in its grasp for a little more than two weeks. Despite the best efforts of a skillful nurse and two able physicians and a well equipped hospital in Dayton, Ohio, he was called out of this life in the early morning of March 7th.
Mr. Plummer KEPPLE, foster brother to Mr. YOCKEY, was with him during the week preceding his death and returned with the body of the deceased on Friday morning. Rev. Herry J. Christman, President of the Central Theological Seminary accompanied Mr. KEPPLE on his return home in order to personally express to the greif stricken relatives the sincere sympathy of the professor and students of the Theological Seminary, and to bear testimony to the high regard in which the deceased was held in the Institution and in the Reformed churches in which he had become acquainted.
The deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Brady's Bend.
The life and character of the deceased are well known in this community. He was preparing to enter upon the work of the Gospel ministry and to render thus a most important service in the churches. He was already known as a preacher of and splendid promise. To this end he had given himself in faithful preparation for a period of some seven years. Disappointment and sorrow fill the hearts of his many friends by reason of his early departure, but we bow revently before our Heavenly Father and say, "Thy will be done".
Mr. YOCKEY was prepared to live as well as to die. The funeral services were held on Sunday morning, March 10, 1918, at 11 o'clock, at the St. Paul's Reformed church in Sugarcreek township. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. The I. O. O. F. Lodge attended in a body to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed brother.
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 13 Mar 2003

Zellefrow, William R.

William R. ZELLEFROW of Cowansville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs Z. ZELLEFROW, died Friday, June 13, 1941, at 1 PM in Armstrong County Home, following a lingering illness. He was aged 78 years, 11 months and 28 days.
Surviving are two sisters and one brother; Mrs. Anna WOLFE, Kittanning; Mrs. E. M. SMITH, Cowansville RD 1; and A. B ZELLEFROW, Ford City RD 2.
The body was removed to the Snyder Funeral Home at Cowansville, where funeral services will be held Monday, June 16, at 1:30 PM (DST) in charge of Rev. W. K. MORGAN, pastor of the First Baptist church of Kittanning.
Interment will be made in Montgomeryville Baptist cemetery
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 12 Feb 2003

Zinchini, Dorothy E.

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

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