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OBITUARY: B. M. DAVIS, RETIRED SCHOOL OFFICIAL DIES
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Clarion- B. M. (Bert) Davis, 88, of 157 Seventh
Avenue, Clarion, former superintendent of Clarion County schools, died Friday.
He was born in Highland Township, Clarion County, on March 2, 1888, a son of Calvin
and Julia Breniman Davis. On July 2, 1915, he
was married to Amelia (Amy) Callihan, who survives. Mr.
Davis was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church in Clarion
where he was very active, serving and charring various committees. For 35
years he served as Superintendent of Clarion County Schools, and prior to that
was high school principal at the St. Petersburg and Farmington Schools. He
graduated from Clarion State College (Clarion Normal School), and received his
bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr.
Davis was a charter member and one of the founders of the Clarion
Rotary Club, of which he was past president and past district governor. He
was the founder of the Clarion Men's Club, of which he was past president and
past district governor. He was the founder of the Clarion Men's Club, and
served as president of that organization in 1938 and 1939. A 32nd degree
Mason, Mr. Davis was a member of Lodge F & AM 277 of
Clarion, and was a past master of the lodge. He was also a member of the
Coudersport Consistory and the Zem Zem Shrine of Erie. In 1974 he was presented
with a 50 year member award of that lodge. Following his retirement as
superintendent of schools Mr. Davis was known as a world
traveler, and traveled around the world three times, visiting approximately 80
different countries. Mr. Davis was a past member of
the board of directors at Northwest Bank, where he also served many years as an
appraiser. At the time of his death he was serving as an appraiser for
First Federal Savings and Loan of Clarion. In addition he was past
president of the Clarion County Sabbath Association, active in the Clarion
County Historical Society, was a past member of the board of directors at
Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital, and served for many years as chairman of
the Red Cross drive in Clarion County. In addition to his wife, he is survived
by two sisters, Mrs. George (Coar) Whitaher of Grove City, and Mrs.
Ruth Perry of Oil City. He is survived by the following children
who made their home with the Davis': Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lee
of Allentown; and Doctors Tiang H. and Nancy Ling, and Dr.
Hatim Kanaanch of Kaneoha, Hawaii. He was preceded in death by
his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Masonic Services were held
last night in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion.
Friends may call at the funeral home this morning until 11 a.m., at which time
private funeral services will be conducted by Rev. George S. Crooks,
pastor of Clarion United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Clarion
Cemetery. The family requests persons wishing to make a memorial to donate
to the Clarion United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
OBITUARY: MINNIE PEARL DEAROLPH Pearl
Minnie Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Dearolph, was born in Monroe, PA., Sept. 1, 1881, and died in New
Castle, PA., after a short illness, Jan. 15, 1909, aged 27 years, 4 months and
14 days. Minnie had a very lovable disposition, scattering
sunshine wherever she went into the lives of those whom she met during her short
earthly sojourn. Being of such an affectionate nature, she won the esteem of a
large circle of friends, as was fully demonstrated the day of the funeral, when
so many came to pay their last tribute of respect to the one they so dearly
loved. Truly she will be missed, not only by her immediate loved ones but by
many, many others. She is survived by her parents, seven sisters and three
brothers. For a number of years she was a faithful and efficient clerk in the
store of her brother-in-law, Mr. Kahle, at Monroe. For about
two years she was the book-keeper in a large wholesale store in New Castle,
where again she proved herself to be the same efficient and competent help. She
was in her office on Monday and died on Friday. Minnie became a
confirmed member of the St. Mark's Reformed Church, Monroe, Pa., in the spring
of 1899 of which Church she was a faithful and consistent member to the time of
her death. When at home she was always found in her Sunday School class and was
a regular attendant upon the Lord's Day services in God's Holy Sanctuary. She
now rests from her labors and her works do follow her. First there is the lesson
of warning for both old and young alike. Second, there is the lesson of a good
example to be lived before others. The funeral services were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. H. S. Nicholson from the St. Mark's Reformed
Church, Monroe, Pa., Monday, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. The body was laid to rest in the
beautiful cemetery by the church to await the glorious, resurrection of the
just." Tis a blessing to live, but a greater to die, And the best of the
world is the path to the sky. The relatives and friends have the deepest sympathy
of the people in their time of sorrow and bereavement.
A TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND:
Friends, in sadness we have met here
This place of praise and prayer
Bringing a last loving tribute,
Finding hope for our despair.
Our church home was been invaded
by the dark angel called Death;
He has entered a family circle
And chilled its heart with his breath.
A right and fair one was taken,
The "Pearl" of the home was she.
She shines in the radiance of Heaven -
Her crown, "Immortality."
Out of the gloom, and earth's trails,
Into the light and the songs!
Out of the world's vain deceptions,
To truth, which with God belongs!
Ah, what joy to think of Heaven,
Our eternal home so dear -
There to meet and live with Jesus,
Ever see His Presence near!
Oh, the longings and the heart-aches,
And the partings we have here!
Oh, the greetings and the rapture
That await us over there!
Yes, dear Minnie, who has left us,
Is at rest at "Home, Sweet Home."
There 'tis bliss to be with Jesus,
Who will some day bid us, "Come!."
May we heed His precious teachings,
May we trustfully obey:
Then with Him and His dear children
We shall reign in endless day.
There the beauty of the glory
Ne'er was seen by mortal eye.
There will home-sick soul be harbored,
Safety anchored by and by.
NEWS, OBITUARY: BERNARD DECHANT KILLED IN
CRASH AT PECOS, TEXAS
An airplane crash at Pecos, Texas, took the life of Aviation
Student Bernard A. Dechant about eight o'clock Tuesday night,
according to a phone message received that night by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. William Dechant of Clarion. The information
came from the Chaplain of the young man's post. A/S Dechant
had been in the Air Force since April 15, 1943, and would have completed his
training and been commissioned on June 5. No details of the accident are
known at this time, except that he was piloting a multi-motored bomber.
Born in Clarion June 5, 1923, Bernard Dechant attended the
Parochial school, and graduated from Clarion-Limestone high school. He was
employed at Owens-Illinois for a year and then entered the service. In
addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dechant, Bernard
is survived by three brothers and two sisters,. His brothers are Lawrence,
in the U.S. Army in Virginia, and Eugene and Vincent,
at home. His sisters and Mrs. Mary Lynce of Cleveland,
Ohio, and Mrs. Levada Slagle, of Clarion. The body will
be brought here for his funeral, at a date to be announced later.
OBITUARY: BERNARD DECHANT
A requiem mass was celebrated 9:00 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate
Conception church for Aviation Cadet Bernard Dechant, who was
killed in an airplane crash about seven miles from Pecos, Texas, last week.
Members of Craig E. Fleming Post, American Legion, and Parker D.
Cramer Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, participated in the military service.
Cadet Marion Denard of Greensburg, accompanied the body home as
guard of honor and served as one of the pallbearers. The others were; Lt.
Eugene Rupert, Lt. Harold A. Wilshire, Pvt. Pat Graham, and
Pfc. Harold Schrecengost. Interment was in Clarion cemetery, following
the ceremony. In addition to the relatives listed last week, Cadet
Dechant is survived by his bride of five weeks, the former
Helen Thompson, of Scotch Hill.
OBITUARY: GEORGE DEETER
George Deeter of Venango County, who was born in Wayne
township, Crawford county, in this year of 1849, died January 23, 1915, aged 65
years, 10 months and 20 days. He united with the U. B. Church 22 years
ago. He leaves the following children to mourn his death: Emerson
Deeter, of Franklin; Charles, of Wayne; Mrs. C. J. Brown, of
Victory, Frank Deeter, of Canal; Mrs. C. E. Peters, of Wayne; Albert
Deeter, of Venango, and Luella, at home. He is survived by 28
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, Philip
Deeter, of Canal: Jacob Deeter, of Franklin, and Mrs. Samuel
Lubold, of Crawford county. The family and friends have the sympathy
of the entire community in this their sad bereavement.
Contact: Tom
Brown
George Kindel
OBITUARY: MRS. ETHEL E. DELBLE, ( The
Clarion News, October 118, 1977)
Mrs. Ethel E. Delble, 84, of Knox died Friday,
Oct. 14, 1977, at her home. Born Sept. 2, 1893, in Watertown, N.Y.,
she was a daughter of the late William R. and Margaret Shields Ramsdell.
She was married March 21, 1916, to Roy A. Delble, who
died April 23, 1957. Mrs. Delble had been employed for 15
years at the Carriage Inn at Knox. She had lived in Knox since 1950.
Surviving are one son, William B. of Vineland, N.J.; two
grandchildren, William W. and Carol
Ann Delble, and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m.
Monday from the William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox with the
Rev. Ralph Romine of the Knox United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial was in North Forest Cemetery in Marienville.
NEWS, OBITUARY: SON FINDS BODY OF LEEPER
MAN
Jacob Detrie, 73, of near Leeper, was found dead
about 6 p.m. Sunday along the edge of the road leading from his farm to route
36, the discovery of his body being made by his son, Paul, 17.
Authorities were notified and following a investigation Dr. H.M. Wellman,
of St. Petersburg, Clarion county coroner, issued a certificate of death
from natural causes. There will be no inquest. Surviving are his
wife, Mrs. Dolly Detrie and the following
children: Jerry Detrie, U.S. army, India, Annabella and
Frances Detrie of Butler, and Nettie, Leonard and Paul
at home. The body has been removed to the Moore funeral home at Leeper.
OBITUARY: JEAN DIBB, (The Clarion News,
Nov. 27, 1984,pg. 8)
Miss Jean Dibb, 81, of New Bethlehem died Sunday
evening, Nov. 25, 1984, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital in Kittanning.
Born June 1, 1903, in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late George
and Elizabeth Lumbsden Dibb. Miss Dibb
was a retired teacher. During her first year, she taught at the Bluetown
Woods School at RD New Bethlehem. She also taught at Chicora High School
in Butler County. She retired from teaching at Latrobe High School
and returned to New Bethlehem where she was employed as a home and school
visitor by the Redbank Valley School District until several years ago. She
was a member of the New Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Woman's Club, the
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IN MEMORY OF: E.O. DINGER (The Leader Vindicator,
New Bethlehem, Pa., Wed. Dec. 22, 1942)
In memory of our dear husband and father, E. O. Dinger,
who passed away six months ago, December 27. You cannot say and you should
not say, That he is dead. He is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave
of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land. Think of him faring on
as dear In the love of There as the love of Here: Think of him still as
the same today; He is not dead- He is just away. Sadly missed by wife and
children.
DEATH NOTICE: WILLIAM DITTMAN (The Clarion
Democrat, Thursday, April 23, 1896)
In Salem township, Clarion county, Pa., March 13, 1896, William
Dittman, aged 70 years, 6 months and 4 days.
LEGAL NOTICE: DITTY, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27,
1905, CLARION DEMOCRAT
No. 7. Filed January 19, 1905. The first and final
account of W.C. Ditty, Administrator C. T.A., of the estate of Alexander
A. Ditty, late of Redbank township, deceased.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT:
A 71/2 pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dixon,
of the Smethport road yesterday. The little one has been named Charles
Elm.
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BIRTH:
A 7 1/2 pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dixon,
of the Smethport road yesterday. The little one has been named Charles
Elm.
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OBITUARY: ALBERT DOLBY, FIREMAN FOR 50 YEARS, SUCCUMBS
(August, 1962)
Albert G. Dolby, retired Oil City fire chief,
died at his home at 125 Church Street at 3 p.m. Thursday. He had served as fire
chief for 36 years, longer than any other Oil City man. Mr. Dolby became a
minute man for the Oil City department in November 1890, and later became driver
of the No. 2 hose wagon, drawn by a pair of horses. In April 1905, he was named
fire chief. He saw the department expand and improve to a modern and motorized
department and he played a vital part in this improvement. He retired on January
31, 1941. He was born on January 12, 1871 in a log cabin in Clarion County. He
was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Dolby. He is survived by
his wife, the former, Marguerite Blauser; one son, Albert
W. Dolby of Oil City; one daughter, Sally Dolby of Los
Angeles, Calif.; and three grandchildren. A son, Herbert,
preceded him in death. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and the
Petrolia Lodge No. 363 F & A.M. Friends may call at the Charles A.
Morison Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today. The family will receive friends
from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.
Dr. Robert Shane, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, will
officiate at funeral services in the funeral home at 11 am Monday. Interment
will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: ALMERA CATHERINE DOLBY (Oil City Derick, April 10,
1903, page 8, column 2)
Almera Catherine, aged 11 months, died at home of parents, Mr. & Mrs.
Fred Dolby of Rocky Grove, April 6th of whooping cough and catarrhal fever.
OBITUARY: AMOS IRVIN DOLBY( September 1958)
AMOS IRVIN DOLBY; 85, former Clarion teacher, of
South Third Street, died in his home at 6:20 p.m. Friday. He was born July 27,
1873, at Hicks Mills, Paint Township, the son of the late Abraham Dolby
and Sara Grant Dolby. Mr. Dolby was a
member of the First Methodist Church, the Clarion F. and A. M Masonic Lodge No.
277, the Coudersport consistory and the Eden Royal Arch Clarion chapter No. 259.
He came to the Clarion schools in 1913 and taught for seven years, till 1920.
Thirty-four of his 36 years of teaching were in Clarion and two years in
Vandergrift. Other teaching assignments took him to Knox and Highland Townships
before coming to Clarion. After retiring as a teacher, Mr. Dolby with the
late Frank Sharrow, opened a lumber yard and planning mill
operation in Clarion along First Avenue on the spot where the Fair Ground
Service Station now stands. surviving are one daughter, Helen Keschke
of Detroit, Mich., one brother, Albert G. Dolby, of Oil City;
two nephews. The body was taken to the J. Ward Kier Funeral Home, where services
were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Ralph Richardson,
minister of the First Methodist Church and Rev. J. A. Miller,
pastor of the Free Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Clarion
Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: AMOS L. DOLBY (August, 1993)
Amos L. Dolby company owner/operator
Brookville-- Amos L. Dolby, 93 of RD 1 Brookville, formerly of
RD 3 Clarion, died Wednesday, August 18, 1993, at Pennsylvania Memorial home in
Brookvile. Born June 6, 1900, at Helen Furnace, Highland Township,
Clarion county, he was a son of the late William and Mary Smith Dolby.
He married the former LaMyrna Rex in 1923. She preceded him in
death April 20, 1984. Mr. Dolby was owner/operator of the Amos L.
Dolby Company from 1938 to 1973. Mr. Dolby is survived by one
daughter, Ruth M. Henry of Sligo; one sister, Nettie
Griebel of Tylersburg; none grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and
six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr.
Dolby was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard Dolby and Arnold
Dolby; two daughters, Esther Stewart and Lois
Johnson; three grandchildren, Rickie Stewart
and Ronald and Leonard Henry; six brothers, Argyle,
Jake, Vernon, Joe, John and Charles;
and five sisters, Mary, Della, Ida, Grace and Nora.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 21, in the Globe Funeral Home in
Clarion. The Rev. Dr. Madge Floyd, senior
pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion officiated. Interment
followed in Clarion Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: MRS. AMOS DOLBY (February 1941)
Mrs. Amos Dolby, 63, wife of Amos Dolby, of Clarion,
died at the Oil City Hospital at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday. She had been admitted to the
hospital February 5.
She was born January 30, 1878, at Scotch Hill, a daughter of James and Caroline
McCartney Sharrow.
In 1901 she married Mr. Dolby. The deceased was a member of the Free
Methodist church and the W.C. T. U. and was active in both organizations. She
was superintendent of the Sunday School for the past four years.
Surviving are her husband and Caroline McCartney Sharrow, one
sister Edna of Kane and two brothers, Wayne
and Howard Sharrow, of DuBois. Also two nephews, Fred,
and Joseph Sharrow, of Clarion. Funeral services will be held
at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the family home with Rev. D. A. Platt.
Interment will be in Clarion cemetery.
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OBITUARY: ANNA DOLBY (News Herald, December 27, 1926, page
15, column 30c) (from the Franklin Library)
Anna Dolby, 58, wife of H. H., died at the family home,
323 East 3rd St., today, (Dec., 27). Born May 3, 1868; resided in Oil City
for the past 40 years. Survived by husband, two sons, Eugene Dolby of
Franklin, and Raymond, at home. Also leaves brothers & sisters:
John Felmlee, of Ten-Mile Bottom, Edward Felmlee, of Wilburton,
Okla.; Frank Felmlee, of Bradford, Mrs. George Reading of Oil City
and Mrs. Bert Weaver of Salina.
OBITUARY: ANNA FLORENCE DOLBY (News Herald, January 9, 1923,
page 15, column 20c) (from the Franklin Library)
Dolby, Anna Florence , 60, widow of William
T., born in Ninevah, Cl. Co., September 23, 1863. Daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Sanders, married William T. Dolby in November 1881.
Survived by children: Fred, Harry, Walter, Daniel, and George Dolby,
Mrs. Hugh Platt, Mrs. Clyde Lyons, Mrs. Laura Schubert, this
city. 5 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Ready, Buffalo, NY; Mrs. William
Smith, Mrs. George Scott, Mrs. Curt Grinder, Mrs. Walter Lawton; this
city. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.
OBITUARY: ARGILE DOLBY, ( Clarion
Republican Sept 28, 1961, pg 8)
ARGILE DOLBY
Funeral services were held in the McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville Friday
for Argile William Dolby, 81 of Marienville, who died Tuesday,
Sept. 26, in the Brookville Hospital. Mr. Dolby was born at Helen Furnace,
Clarion County, December 17, 1880, a son of William and Alice
Jane Smith Dolby. He was married to the former Bertha Felton
July 1, 1902, who survives. Besides his widow, he is also survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Woodford of Marienville, a son, Arden
of Oil City, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs.
Della Miller of Buffalo, Mrs. Ida Ions of Pittsburgh, Mrs.
Mary Tony of Warren, Mrs. Grace Coffey of Franklin and
Mrs. Nettie Gribble of Snydersburg, five brothers, Joseph
Dolby of Franklin, Charles Dolby of Sigel, Amos
Dolby of Clarion, Jacob Dolby of Los Angeles and John
Dolby of Helen Furnace. Three sons, William, Clifford
and Merle, a brother, Vernon and a sister Mrs.
Nora Reaghart, preceded him in death . Rev. James Kane,
pastor of Marienville Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in the Helen
Furnace Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: ARNOLD E. DOLBY ( Tuesday Dec.
20, 1977, Clarion News)
Arnold E. Dolby, 47, of Clarion was killed Friday, Dec. 16,
1977, in a hunting accident. Born May 3, 1930, in Elk Township, he was a son of Amos
L. and LaMyrna Rex Dolby, who survive. His father
resides at RD 1 Brookville and his mother at RD 2 Clarion. He was married Aug.
16, 1952, to the former Nancy Jane George of New Bethlehem,
who survives. Mr. Dolby graduated in 1947 from Clarion
Limestone High School and attended Asbury College before enrolling at Duquesne
University where he graduated in 1952. In 1955 he graduated from the University
of Pittsburgh Law School where he was a scholar of achievement and, in
recognition, was on the staff of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. He was
a member of Phi Delpa Phi Law Fraternity. He served with the US Air Force for
two years in the Strategic Air Command at Loring Air Force Base in Maine. He was
a first lieutenant, appointed assistant staff judge advocate, base claims
officer, legal assistance officer and certified by Headquarters USAF as a trial
and defense counsel. When he left the service he opened a law office at 631 Main
St. in Clarion, associated with Merritt H. Davis. He passed the
Pennsylvania State Bar Examination in September 1955 and was admitted to the
Clarion county Bar Association April 18, 1956. He was admitted to all appellate
courts of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania Federal courts and the
US Supreme Court. He was a member of the Clarion United Methodist Church, the
Clarion lodge of the BPO Elks and the American Heart Association. In addition to
his widow and parents, he is survived by one son, Leonard Ross
at home, two daughters, Lori Ann, a student at Edinboro State
College, and Gwen Colleen at home, and three sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Henry of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Esther
Stewart of Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Lois Johnson of
Mentor, Ohio. One brother, Leonard, died in 1954. Services were
at 2 p.m., Monday from the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev.
George S. Crooks officiating. Burial was in Clarion Cemetery.
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BIRTH:
Mr. &Mrs. B. J. Dolby announce the
birth of Mary Hannah on Feb. 6, nineteen hundred and 23, weight 6 1/2 lbs.
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OBITUARY: CHARLES I. DOLBY ( CLARION REPUBLICAN Dec 24,
1964, pg 8)
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. for Charles I.
Dolby of Sigel Rd. from the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Rev.
James Cox will officiate. Interment will be in Kahletown Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
There will be no visiting hours on Christmas. Mr. Dolby died Tuesday Dec. 22, in
Warren. Born in Helen Furnace April 17, 1891, he was a son of William L.
and Mary Alice Smith Dolby. He was married to Elizabeth
Anthony, who preceded him in death. He is survived by the following
children, Mrs. Lewis (Ruth) Ferris, Harry and James
all of Sigel Rd., Lloyd of Grafton, Mass., Edward
of Ohio and Donald of Clarion Rd. Also surviving are the
following brothers and sisters, Joseph of Franklin, Amos
of Clarion, Jacob of Los Angeles, Calif., John
of Lucinda Rd., Mrs. Joe (Della) Miller of Buffalo, NY, Mrs.
George (Ida) Ion of Cowansville, Mrs. Tony (Mary) Cannito
of Buffalo, NY, Mrs. Edward (Grace) Coffee of Franklin and Mrs.
Maurice (Nettie) Gribel of Snydersburg, 20
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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OBITUARY: CARL F. DOLBY DIES (February 5, 1980, Clarion
News)
Carl F. Dolby, 72, of RD 2, Oil City, a native of Clarion County, died
Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 1980, in Oil City Hospital. Born May 14, 1907, in
Highland Township, he was a son of the late John P. and June Fontz Dolby.
He was married to Wava Dillen, who died in 1957. Mr.
Dolby was a retired bartender and miner.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Peggy) Folwell of
Pittsburgh and Mrs. Sam (Gloria) McCarthur of Albion; one
granddaughter, Mrs. Sandra Baughman of Franklin; one
great-grandson, Mark Baughman; two brothers, Orlie
Dolby and Lewis Dolby of Miola, and four sisters, Mrs.
Raymond (Vawn) Dalton of Philadelphia, Mrs. Jess (Sara) Seybert
of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. John (Fay) Bizzak of Smethport and Mrs.
Gerald (Ruth ) Swartzfager of Oil City. Four brothers
and two sisters precede him in death. Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday
(today from the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev.
Lonny Wolford of the Clarion Church of God officiating. Burial was in
the Clarion Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: MRS. CHARLES DOLBY (Clarion Democrat &
Republican Aug 12, 1952)
Mrs. Elizabeth Margaret Dolby died at 3:15 am,
Thursday in her home in Fisher. She was born February 7, 1890, the daughter of William
and Minnie Snyder Anthony. she married Charles I. Dolby
January 18, 1915. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Louis
Ferris of Fisher, five sons, Harry Dolby of Fisher, James
of New Bethlehem, Lloyd and Donald of Fisher, Edward
of Brookville, a brother, William Anthony of Fisher, three
sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Leighty of Vandergrift, Mrs. Ruth
Seibert of Rimersburg, Mrs. M. Kahle of Fisher and 16
grandchildren. The body was taken to the Jenkins funeral home, Clarion.
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OBITUARY: DONALD H. DOLBY, April, 1986, Clarion News
Donald H. Dolby, 59, of RD1 Lucinda died April 19, 1988 in his
home. Born May 5, 1928, in Oil City, he was a son of the late John H.
and Wilma Blauser Dolby. On Dec. 26, 1945, he married Charlotte
F. Hartzell, who survives.
He was an independent truck driver. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He
was a member of the Helen Furnace Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he
is survived by two sons, Stanley J. and Glenn A.,
both of RD1 Lucinda; one daughter, Darlene W. of RD1 Lucinda;
three grandsons, Jeremy, Cody and Chad Dolby;
one brother, Jack Dolby of RD1 Lucinda; one sister,
Delores Williams of Pittsburgh. The family will receive friends
from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday (today) at the Robert V. Burns Funeral
Home in Clarion. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the
Rev. Madison Stringfellow, pastor of the Allegheny Highlands
Ministry, officiating. Burial will be in the Helen Furnace.
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ED DOLBY ON ANZIO
Pfc. Edward J. Dolby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dolby
of Lucinda, RD is serving on the Anzio beachhead. He has seen Naples and Oran
and writes that he wants to make only one trip after this one- that's the trip
home. His mail isn't coming through very well, and he hasn't received any
packages lately. Pfc. Dolby was home the first of January, and went
across the latter part of that month.
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ED DOLBY WOUNDED
Only when his parents prepared to visit him in Washington did Pfc.
Edward J. Dolby, 19, tell his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Dolby of Lucinda RD 1, that he had been wounded. May 23 he
tramped on a land mine at Anzio Beachhead, and the toes of his right foot were
blown off. Gangrene set in, and his leg was amputated six inches below the knee.
His right arm and side were also injured by fragments, but have healed now,
according to his father. Pfc. Dolby was hospitalized in Naples,
and was then taken to North Carolina, and is now in Washington. He went overseas
last January, landing in England before going into Italy. He saw three months of
fighting in Italy before his injury, and had a full year of service last month.
His brother, Lloyd, is serving somewhere in the South Pacific. Home on furlough
last week Pfc. Dolby left his Purple Heart with his mother. His
present address is: ASN 33682431, Walter Reed General Hospital, Ward 37,
Washington 12, D.C.
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OBITUARY: FRED DOLBY SUCCUMBS IN
RIVERSIDE, CALIF.
( Oil City Derrick)
Fred W. Dolby, 84, of
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FUNERAL CARD: FREDERICK W. DOLBY
In memory of; Frederick W. Dolby. Passed away
February 14, 1968. Services held at Hutchingson & Morten Funeral
Homes, Friday at 2:00 p.m. Officiating: Rev. Kenneth Rippin , Interment,
Lamey Cemetery
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Dolby Jackie Dolby
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Oil City Girl a Bride, (nice picture) Miss Gertrude May Dolby
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Dolby, of 541 Colbert Avenue, Oil
City, became the bride of Joseph Scott Woodford, of Marienvile,
May 1. They will make their home in Marienville. The bride is a graduate of the
Oil City High School in the Class of 1934.
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OBITUARY: HARRY DOLBY (News Herald, September 6, 1932, page
11, column 4) (from the Franklin Library)
DOLBY, Harry,86 years of age, died of suicide.
Born in Berks County, June 15, 1864, Moved to Oil City in 1885 and was employed
as a blacksmith. Surviving: 2 sons: Eugene Dolby, Erie; Raymond
G. Dolby, Fertigs. Sisters and brothers: Mrs. Tillie Boyd, N.
Pinegrove; John P. Dolby, Miola; A. G. Dolby, Oil City; Amos
I. Dolby, Clarion. Interment in Grove Hill Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: Clarion News 5 Nov.1974
Harry W. Dolby
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday from the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home in
Clarion for Harry William Dolby, 57, of RD 1, Corsica, who died
Nov. 1, 1974, at his home. Born Oct. 27, 1917, at Strattanville, he was a
son of the late Charles Ira and Elizabeth Margaret
Anthony Dolby. Mr. Dolby was a farmer and a member of the
Kahletown United Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister, Mr.
Ruth Ferris of RD Sigel; two brothers, James Dolby
of Punxsutawney; one half-brother, Orren Walters of Sigel, and
several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. George Crooks officiated at the funeral services and
burial was in the Kahletown Cemetery at Sigel.
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OBITUARY: MRS. HARRY DOLBY (Oil City Derick, May 21, 1913,
page 3, column 4) (from the Franklin Library)
Mrs. Harry Dolby, died at the family residence, No. 3071/2 Hoffman Ave.,
Tuesday, May 20th from a complication of diseases, aged 27. Born at
Jackson Center, Mercer Co. Her parents moved to Oil City when she was aged
5. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Survived by
husband, one son and two daughters: Earl H., Ruth and Elizabeth.
Also leaves siblings: Mrs. C. G. Baughman, Mrs. D. L. Edwards, Mrs. J. H.
Saunders, of Oil City; Mrs. James Browndart of Franklinville, NY; William
Newmaker and Charles Newmaker of Bradford, and George Newmaker of
Welland, Ontario. Funeral Thursday, May 22, at home, burial in Grove Hill
Cemetery.
BIRTH:
Mr. & Mrs. J. O. Dolby, announcing the
death of our Baby Girl, Oct. 26th 1928.
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OBITUARY:
JACOB O. DOLBY (Clarion News March 25, 1975, pg 16)
Jacob Osborn Dolby, 72, of Niland, Calif., formerly of Clarion County,
died Wednesday, March 19, 1975, in Brawley, Calif., following a heart attack.
Born Feb. 14, 1903, at Helen Furnace, he was a son of the late William
L. and Mary Alice Smith Dolby. He was married to the
former Marguerite Vanderford, who died last July during a visit
to Franklin. Mr. Dolby had worked in the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma before
going to California. He was the retired head carpenter for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
studios. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was also a member of the F
& AM Lodge in California. surviving are three brothers, Joseph Dolby
of RD Franklin, Amos Dolby of Brookville and John Dolby
of Lucinda, and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Ion of Cowansville, Mrs.
Mary Cannito of Jamestown, NY, Mrs. Grace M.
Coffey of Franklin and Mrs. Nettie Griebel of
Snydersburg. Three brothers, Argil, Vernon and Charles, and two
sisters, Della Miller and Lenora Reaghart
preceded him in death. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday from the Gerald L. Goble
Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev. George Crooks
officiating. Burial was in the Helen Furnace Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: JESS F. DOLBY (Clarion News, Sept. 24, 1969,
pg. 1)
County Man, 59, dies Sunday As A Result Of Car-Truck Crash
Jess F. Dolby, 59, of RD 1 Shippenville, an employee of C &
K Coal Company, Clarion, died in Hamot Hospital, Erie, at 5:55 a.m. Sunday,
approximately 12 hours after suffering severe head injuries in a car-truck crash
on Route 322, one mile east of Cranberry. Dolby, driver of the truck
involved in the accident, received emergency treatment at Oil City Hospital
following the accident and was then transferred to the Erie Hospital. Donald
R. Keniston, 45, of Emlenton, driver of the auto, and his wife, Jean
L. 43, were treated at Oil City Hospital and later released.
Investigating State police officers said Dolby's 1969 dodge truck was traveling
east on Route 322 when it failed to negotiate a sharp curve, crossed the center
line of the highway, striking the Keniston auto, a 1967 Ambassador, which was
traveling west. Police said the truck then crossed the road again and slammed
against a tree, rolling onto its side. Funeral services for Mr. Dolby
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home
in Clarion with the Rev. Sheldon Logan, a Presbyterian
minister, and the Rev. William McCartney, pastor of the Clarion
United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Miola Cemetery.
Mr. Dolby was born January 9, 1910, at Miola, the son of John
and June Fronce Dolby. He was married January 12, 1937, to the
former Molly Shew, who survives. In addition to his wife,
he is survived by; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janet)
Gray of Clarion; two sons, William of RD 1
Strattanville and Russ of RD 1 Shippenville; four sisters, Mrs. Jess
(Sarah) Seybert of Marienville, Mrs. John (Faye) Bizzak
of Smethport, Mrs. Raymond (Wyvonne) Dalton of
Philadelphia and Mrs. Gerald (Ruth) Swartzfager of Oil City;
six brothers, Orlie, Louis, Carl and Scott Dolby,
all of Clarion Milo of Shippenville and Roy Dolby of New
Jersey; and five grandchildren.
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OBITUARY: JOE DOLBY (Sept. 18, 1983)
Joe Dolby, 94, of Franklin RD 4, a retired employee of
Joy Manufacturing Co., died at 7:46 a.m. Sunday in Venango Manor. He was
born October 22, 1888, in Clarion County, a son of William L. and Mary A.
Smith Dolby. Mr. Dolby was a member of Oakland United Methodist
Church and the Oakland Grange. He was married September 3, 1921, to the former Mildred
P. Tracy, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Richard
J. Dolby of Burgettstown, Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Sloss of Franklin, Mrs.
Thomas (Viola Mae) Sloss of Mount Pleasant and Mrs. Harold (Phyllis)
Cerra of State Hilll, N.Y.; two brothers, Amos Dolby of Brookville
and John Dolby of Helen Furnace; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Ions of
Ford City, Mrs. Mary Conanits of Sheffield and Mrs. Nettie Griebel of
Tylersburg; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildern. He was preceded
in death by a son, Frederick Dolby; a daughter, Mary Hannah; a
granddaughter, Donna Jean Sloss; and four brothers and three
sisters. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home of Franklin is in
charge of arrangements.
Contact: Mary Ann Dolby
Jackie Dolby
OBITUARY: JOHN H. DOLBY (Clarion News 22 Dec. 1986)
John H. Dolby, 81, of RD1, Lucinda, died early Thursday, Dec.
18, 1986, in Clarion Hospital.
Born March 16, 1905, at Helen Furnace, he was a son of the late William
and Mary Alice Smith Dolby. He was married
Sept. 7, 1926, to the former Wilma J. Blauser, who died Aug.
25, 1971.
Mr. Dolby was employed as a welder by Oilwell Division of U.S. Steel in
Oil City, retiring April 29, 1970.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Delores) Williams of
Murphy, N.C.; two sons, Donald or RD1 Lucinda and Jack of
Caledonia, NY., six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Cannito of Sheffield and Mrs. Nettie Griebel of
Tylersburg, and one brother, Amos Dolby of RD Brookville.
Six brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Borland Funeral Home in Leeper with
the Rev. Madison Stringfellow of Allegheny Highlands Ministry,
united Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial was in the Helen Furnace Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: John Henry "Red" Dolby( Jan 1, 2002,
The Centre Times, State College, PA)
John Henry "Red" Dolby, 85, formerly of Panama, NY and Ashville,
NY, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the residence of his daughter, Mary,
in Grassflat. Born Oct 2, 1916, in Shawmut, he was a son of the later Lester
E. and Mary Chestnut Dolby. On April 25, 1991, in Watts Flats,
NY, he married Vera Johnson, who survives in Chandler, Ariz. He was
an Army veteran, having served during World War II. He was a machine
operator for Crawford Furniture Manufacturing in Jamestown, NY. He was a
member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813 in DuBois, the Ira Lou Spring
Post 149 of the American Legion in Jamestown, NY and the American Association of
Retired Persons. He belonged to the Watts Flats United Methodist Church in
Watts Flats, NY. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary
E. Brown Rasmussen of Grassflt: three sons, Joseph E. of
Reynoldsville, William W. of Grassflat, and David G. of
Brisbin; three stepdaughters, Lorraine Ross of Chandler, Ariz., Shelby
Larson of Sun Lake, Ariz, and Beverly Smith of Panama, NY; a
stepson, Ernfrid "Skip" Johnson in Wisconsin; 21 grandchildren,
and 42 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin
L. Dolby; a sister, Pauline Garvin; a brother, Harry E. Dolby,
and his companion of 23 years, Hester Emerick. He was the
last of his generation. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Lind Funeral Home, 805 W. Third St. in Jamestown. The funeral
will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles
Colton officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in
Ashville, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of David K.
Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. in Philipsburg.
*This is a different Dolby line*
OBITUARY: CRASH INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO MIOLA RESIDENT
Clarion May 7, -(Special) - John P. Dolby 65, of Miola, will
known Clarion County lumberman, died at 12:15 o'clock a.m. Thursday at the
Brookville hospital from a concussion and internal injuries received in an
automobile accident at 11:30 p.m. Monday night, while returning to his home at
Miola from Clarion with his son, Jess Dolby.
According to the story of the accident as given by Pennsylvania motor police.,
Dolby and his son had been in Clarion and were returning to their home at about
11:30 o'clock Monday night, and at a point about one mile north of Clarion on
the Clarion-Cooksburg highway, the Dolby truck was said to have been sideswiped
by a car driven by Wilbur Andrews, 18, 107 1/2 Charlton St.,
Oil City. Dolby a brother of Ex-Fire Chief Albert G. Dolby,
of Oil City was born at Venus Venango county on July 6 1876. He was a son of Abraham
and Sara Grant Dolby. When still a young man he settled at
Miola where he had since resided and followed the lumbering business.
He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Grover Reaghart,
Strattanville; Mrs. Thomas Reaghart, Miola; Mrs. Jess
Seybert, Mrs. Richard Dolby and Mrs. Fay
Bailey, all of Marienville; Mrs. Ruth Swartzfager, Oil
City; Jess and Scott of Miola; Milo,
Shippenville; Roy, Limestone; Louie and
Ora; Helen Furnace, and Carl, of Clarion. Also
surviving are two brothers, Ex-Fire Chief Dolby, Oil City; and Amos,
Clarion; a sister, Mrs. Tillie Boyd, North Pine Grove, and 30
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Miola
Interment will be in the Miola cemetery.
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News: HOME BURNS AT HASSON HEIGHTS- (probably from the
Oily City paper, the Derrick) The home of Joseph Dolby
on Hasson Heights, Oil City, was totally destroyed by fire, together with
contents and a garage, between 3 and 4 o'clock Thursday morning. although an
alarm was sent into the Oil City department as soon as the fire was discovered
by neighbors, and a company responded, but little could be done to save the
buildings or contents. The family was not at home at the time Mrs. Dolby
and the children having gone to Black Ash to spend Christmas. The residence was
new, having been erected last summer. The origin of the fire is a mystery.
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OBITUARY: MRS. LAMYRNA DOLBY DIES
Mrs. Lamyrna Dolby, 79, of RD 3 Clarion died Friday, April 20,
1984, in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born March 31, 1905, in Pine City, Elk Township, she was a daughter of the late John
and Mollie Swartzfager Rex. She was married Aug. 6, 1923, to Amos
L. Dolby, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is
survived by two daughters, Ruth Henry of Clarion and Esther
Stewart of Riverside, Calif., 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild, and two brothers, Russell Rex of RD
Clarion and Ben Rex of RD Shippenville. Two sons, Leonard
and Arnold Dolby; one daughter, Lois Johnson;
two grandsons, one sister and four brothers preceded her in death. Services were
at 10 a.m., Monday, from the Globe Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev.
William Hopkins of the Titusville Church of the Nazarene and the Rev.
James Thomas, a retired minister of the Zion Baptist Church of
Reidsburg, officiating. Burial was in the Clarion Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: LEOLA CATHERINE DOLBY (Oil City B., July 19, 1893) (from
the Franklin Library)
DOLBY, Leola Catherine, a twin, died aged 1 year, 1 month, 20 days
old. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dolby, of east 4th St.
OBITUARY: LLOYD C. DOLBY (Clarion News, Nov. 13,
1968)
Lloyd C. Dolby, 46, of 38 Worchester St. Grafton, Mass. died
Saturday, Nov 2, in the Veterans Hospital at West Roxbury, Mass. He was
born in Strattanville, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Anthony
Dolby. He lived in Grafton, Mass. for 14 years. He was married to the
former Arlene Childs, who survives. Mr. Dolby was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a moulder at
the G. H. Bullard Co. Inc. at Westboro, Mass. until 1965. He was a member
of the Congregation Church of Grafton the Cornerstone Club of Grafton, the
Grafton Garden Club, and the American Rifle Association. In addition to
his wife, he is survived by three brothers, James, Harry and Donald
Dolby, and a sister, Mrs. Lewis (Ruth) Ferris, all of
the Fisher area.
A Masonic funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Robert C.
Roney Funeral Home, Grafton, Mass. with Donald Vorce,
master of Franklin Lodge, and the Rev. David E. Wilson III officiating.
Burial was in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Mass.
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LEGAL NOTICE: HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE (Clarion Democrat,
Thursday June 3, 1897)
In accordance with my instructions from the Court of Clarion
county, notice is hereby given to all land owners in Highland township to
destroy all Canada thistles on their property or it willbe done according to law
at their expense. LEWIS DOLBY, Constable.
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OBITUARY: LEWIS DOLBY (Clarion
Democrat, Thursday July 16, 1903)
The above named well known citizen of Highland township, fell dead
suddenly at his home in the village of Helen Furnace last Tuesday evening, July
14, 1903, at fifteen minutes past 9 o'clock, while noting down in a book some of
the business he had been attending to that day. Mr. Dolby was 58 years of age,
and has been a leading citizen of his township for many years. At the time of
his death he was serving as constable. About 31 years ago he and Miss
Maggie Peas were united in marriage and she is left to mourn his
untimely death. The funeral service will be held today, Thursday, at 4 o'clock
and the interment will take place at Helen Furnace.
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OBITUARY: LOUIS DOLBY ( OCSWD, July 17, 1903, page 5, column
6) (from the Franklin Library)
DOLBY, Louis, aged 67 years, died at home in Helen Furnace, Clarion Co.,
Thursday night. Survived by wife, but all children are dead. He was
an uncle of William, Albert & Harry Dolby of Oil City.
OBITUARY: MRS. LOUIS DOLBY (The Clarion Democrat January
1918 )
Mrs. Margaret J. Dolby, wife of the late Louis Dolby,
of Helen Furnace, died Monday, January 7, 1918 at the home of her nephew, Prof.
Amos Dolby at the corner of 6 Liberty street and 3rd avenue, Clarion,
Pa., after a some what extended illness. Mrs. Dolby's family name was Pease,and
she was born May 15, 1844 In 1872, she was united in marriage with Mr.
Louis Dolby, of Highland township, where she made her home for many
years. The last eleven years her home has been with her nephew. She leaves
neither brother nor sister, being the last of her family. Funeral services were
held Jan 9th at one o'clock at Prof. Dolby's home, the Rev. A. C. Locke
officiating and the body was taken to Helen Furnace in the afternoon, where it
was given interment.
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OBITUARY: LEWIS G. DOLBY (27 Nov 1984, Clarion
News pg. 8)
Lewis G. Dolby, 78, of RD2 Clarion died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 22,
1984, in Brookville Hospital.
Born June 16, 1906, in Highland Township, he was a son of the late John
and June Frantz Dolby. He was married in 1937 to the former Anna
Shrum, who died in 1958. Mr. Dolby was a dragline operator in the
coal business. He was affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Helen
Furnace. Surviving are three sons, Willis C. of Helen
Furnace, Melvin L. of Tarentum, and John W. of
Columbia, MD.; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Joan) Hedrick
of Gibsonia and Shirley Schmader of RD2 Clarion; 18
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Orley Dolby
of RD2 Clarion, and four sisters, Mrs. John (Fay) Bizzak of
Smethport, Mrs. Jess (Sarah) Seybert of Marienville, Mrs.
Raymond (Vaughn) Dalton of Philadelphia and Mrs. Gerald (Ruth)
Swartzfager of Rouseville.
One daughter, one great-grandson, five brothers and two sisters preceded him in
death.
Services were at 2 p.m., Sunday from the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in
Clarion with the Rev. Madison Stringfellow
officiating. Burial was in the Miola Cemetery.
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OBITUARY: LYLE DOLBY (News Herald, October 24, 1940, page 15,
column 20c) (from the Franklin Library)
DOLBY, Lyle, Died Thursday October 24, of injuries received in a car
accident on Tuesday in Kane. He was the son of A. R. and Tillie Dolby
Boyd. Survived by his parents and several uncles and aunts.
OBITUARY: MRS. MAGGIE DOLBY (Oil City Derick, January 8,
1918, page 12, column 2) (from the Franklin Library)
DOLBY, Maggie Mrs., widow of Lewis Dolby, died in Clarion
borough. Born and raised in Clarion County. Interment at Helen
Furnace
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NEWS, OBITUARY: BURNS FATAL TO 4
YEAR OLD CHILD (Abt. 1927)
Mary Anna Dolby Burned *(an H has been
added in front of Anna, to make Hanna) Fatally When Clothing Catches Fire.
Her clothing catching fire from the kitchen stove as she was placing a flatiron
on it Mary Anna Dolby, aged four years,
suffered burns about the body about 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon that resulted
in her death at 10 o'clock that night, in the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. B. J. Dolby of Hasson Heights.
The child, with a younger sister and a baby brother was playing in the kitchen
while their mother was doing some cleaning and ironing. Mrs. Dolby stepped
out of the room for a moment to remove some gasoline which she had been using in
cleaning and while she was gone Mary reached over the stove to place the
flatiron. Her clothing caught fire and in her fright the child screamed and
rushed out of the open door of the kitchen into the yard. Mr. Dolby heard
the screams and rushed out to the child, tearing the burning clothes form her as
quickly as possible but not before she had been fatally burned over her entire
body. Every medical aid possible was rendered to alleviate the suffering of the
little one until death came at 10 o'clock Saturday night. The body was removed
to the Osenider Undertaking Parlors to be prepared for burial and later
returned to the home where funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning by Rev. S. V. Carmany, pastor of the Evangelical
Church, and interment made in the Rynd Farm Cemetery.
Contact: Mary Ann Dolby
Jackie Dolby
OBITUARY: MILDRED P. DOLBY
Mildred P. Dolby, 90, of Franklin RD 4, died at 2:20
p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 1994, in Northwest Medical Center at Franklin. Born
March 1, 1904, in Cherrytree Township, she was a daughter of Frederick B. and
Rose Hannah Reed Tracy. Mrs. Dolby, a homemaker, was a member
of the Oakland United Methodist Church and the Dempseytown Grange. She was
married Sept. 3, 1921, to Bartley Joseph Dolby, who died Sept
18,1983. Surviving are a son, Richard J. Dolby of Burgettstown,
three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Virginai) Sloss of Franklin, Mrs. Thomas
(Viola Mae) Sloss of Cochranton and Mrs. Harold (Phyllis) Cerra
of Slate Hill, N. Y. ; several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many
great- great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she
was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Hannah; a son Frederick
Dolby a granddaughter, Donna Jean Sloss; four sisters and three
brothers. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m Thursday in the Robert W. Gardiner Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev.
John M. Scott, pastor of the Oakland United Methodist Church,
officiating. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery. The family
suggests that memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango
County.
Contact: Mary Ann
Dolby Jackie Dolby
OBITUARY: MILO I. DOLBY (Clarion News Oct 21, 1975)
Milo I. "Mike" Dolby, 71, of RD 2, Clarion died Monday, Oct
20, 1975, in Oil City Hospital. Born Aug. 5, 1904, in Highland Township, he was
a son of the late John and June France Dolby. He was married to
the former Ruth Brinkley, who died in 1969.
Mr. Dolby was a retired mechanic. Surviving are four sons, Paul I.
of RD Clarion, Lawrence G. of Erie, Richard E.
of RD Clarion and Gerald R. of RD Shipenville; two daughters, Mrs.
Charles (Anita) Eddinger of Marcus Hook and Mrs.
David (Judy) Spencer of Berlin Center, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; three
brothers, Orlie Dolby and Louis Dolby of RD
Clarion and Carl Dolby of Oil City and four sisters,
Mrs. Jesse (Sara) Seybert of Marienville, Mrs. John (Faye)
Bizzah of Smethport, Mrs. Raymond (Yvonne) Dalton of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. Gerald (Ruth) Swartzfager of Oil City.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death . Friends may call at
the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion after 2 p.m. Tuesday (today)
and the family will receive friends form 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and
Wednesday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception
Church in Clarion with the Rev. John A. Kuzilla officiating.
Burial will be in the Miola Cemetery.
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BIRTH:
Patricia Ann, date Sunday June 17, 1934, weight 7
lbs 12 oz., Mr. & Mrs V. D. Dolby
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OBITUARY: ORLIE DOLBY (Clarion News 21 November
19)
Orlie Dolby, 85, or RD 2, Clarion, died Nov. 16, 1988, at Jefferson
Manor in Brookville. Born, Dec. 6, 1902, in Miola, he was a son of the late John
and June Frontz Dolby. On July 21, 1921, he married Orpha
Whisner, who survives.
He was a gas and oil well driller. He was affiliated with the Helen Furnace
United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Emerson (Pet)
of Clarion; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Edna) McCleary of
RD 2, Clarion, and Mrs. Eugene (Maxine) Slicker of RD 1,
Shippenville; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Jesse
(Sarah) Seybert of Marienville, Mrs. John
(Fay) Bizack of Smethport, Mrs. Jerry (Ruth) Swartzfager
of Oil City, and Mrs. Michael (Von) Dalton of Philadelphia.
One son, Francis; one great grandson; six brothers, Mike,
Louis, Carl, Jesse, Scott and James Dolby;
two sisters, Iva Reighart Walters, and Mamel Rieghaart,
preceded him in death .Interment was in Miola Cemetery The family suggests
memorials may be made to the Helen Furnace United Methodist Church.
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OBITUARY: THOMAS DOLBY (Oil City Derrick)
Thomas
H. Dolby, Air
Force veteran, businessman
CLARION – Thomas H. Dolby, 74, of Oakwood Drive , Clarion,
died Wednesday, November 12, 2003 , in his home after a lengthy illness. Born
November 29, 1928 , in Oil City , he was the son of George
and Gladys Hill Dolby. Mr.
Dolby was married to the former Yvonne Slaugenhaupt,
who survives. He served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. Mr.
Dolby was the owner of the Arco gas station in Clarion from 1960 to
1973. From 1973, he worked for National Fuel Gas Co. until his retirement in
1985. He then worked at the Clarion County Career Center from 1986 to 1991. He
was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, where he
was a member of the choir board and committees. Mr. Dolby
was also a member of the Clarion Rotary Club from 1961-1972; a member of
Odd Fellows; the Clarion Masonic Lodge No. 277, F.&A.M., from 1970 to the
present; and the Clarion Area School Board from 1972 to 1978. He was an avid
golfer, hunter, and fisherman.
In
addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Janet Johnson of
Clarion, Linda Cole of Turkey City and Carol Kapp
of Charleston, S.C.; and six grandchildren, Jessica and Charles
Kapp of Goose Creek, S.C., Christopher and Courtney
Clark of Turkey City, Ben Johnson of Bucknell
University, and Beth Johnson of Yale University. Mr.
Dolby was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was held in the Goble
Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the
Rev. Arnold A. Rhoades officiating. Internment was in the
Phipps Cemetery in Fern. Members of the Clarion Masonic Lodge No. 277,
F&A.M. held a memorial service in the funeral home. Memorial may
be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, the American Cancer Society or First
United Methodist Church .
OBITUARY: V. D. DOLBY SUCCUMBS AT AGE 54
Vernon Don Dolby, 54, of 610 Orange St., who operated a barber shop
here for 34 years and was also employed by Oil Well Supply, died at 4:40 am,
Friday in the Oil City Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1910, in Clarion County, a
son of Vernon S. and Viola Seigworth Dolby. He
came to Oil City as a child and had resided here since. He attended the Oil City
schools. Mr. Dolby operated a barber shop at 30 Seneca Street and previously
operated the shop on Plummer Street. He also was employed as a craneman at
Oilwell Supply for the past 21 years. Mr. Dolby was a member of the Salvation
Army. he and the former Marian Akins were married May 1, 1933.
she survives. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Viola Dolby of Oil City, three daughters, Mrs. William
(Patricia) Barr of Oil City, Mrs. Charles (Donna) Cann
of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Lt. Paul (Virginia) Downing of
Ridgeway, one son, Vernon S. Dolby at home, one sister, Mrs.
David (Freeda) Newell of Oil City, seven grandchildren. Friends are
being received in the Hutchinson and Morton Funeral Home. Removal will be made
to the Salvation Army Citadel at noon Monday where the body will lie in state
until 2 p.m., Monday when funeral services will be conducted by Major
Howard Burr of the Salvation Army. Interment will be in the Grove Hill
cemetery.
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OBITUARY: V. S. DOLBY SUCCUMBS SUNDAY (August 14,
1961)
Vernon S. Dolby, 78, of 350 Oak Road, Hasson Heights,
died at 8:32 p.m. Sunday in the Oil City Hospital. Born in Helen Furnace August 20, 1882, he was the son of William Lewis
and Mary Alice Smith Dolby. Mr. Dolby was married to the former Viola
E. Segworth who survives. He was a member of the Salvation Army of Oil
City. Besides his wife, Mr. Dolby is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
David (Freda) Newell of Oil City; one son, Vernon D. Dolby
of Oil City; five sisters, Mrs. Della M. Miller of Buffalo, Mrs.
Ida B. Ion of Ford City Rd., Mrs. Mary A.
Connitta of Buffalo, Mrs. Mabel G. Coffey of Franklin
and Mrs. Netty E. Greibel of Snydersburg, Clarion County: and
six brothers, William A. of Mariensville, Bartley J.
of Galloway, Charles I. of Fisher, Amos L. of
Clarion Rd., Jacob O. of Los Angeles and John H.
of Helen Furnace. One sister, Mrs. Nora Reaghart, preceded him
in death in 1960. Friends may call at the Hutchinson and Merton Funeral Home
after 7 p.m. this evening. More complete obituary and funeral arrangements will
be announced.
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OCCUPATION: BIOGRAPHY: PRESENTING OUR FIRE FIGHTERS WALTER E. DOLBY
(Newspaper Article, Paper & date
unknown)
Walter E. Dolby fireman at No. 4 house, has been a member of
the department off and on for some years. He became a substitute call man in
1910, a regular fireman in 1913 and then resigned from the department to return
again for the present service on October 5, 1924. He has been stationed at No. 4
house ever since it opened on February 21, 1928. Born in Oil City, he has
lived here all his life. Prior to entering the department he was employed as a
moulder by the National Transit Pump & Machine Co. and the Oil Well Supply
Co.
Me married the former Margaret Mose, of Mayville, NY. The
family is composed of five children. He resides at 128 Pulmer St. He is a
member of Grace M.E. church and the local lodge of the Eagles.
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MARRIAGE: GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (abt. 25 Aug 1929)
On Sunday, August 25, the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. W
.L. Dolby of Helen Furnace surprised the old folks with a celebration
honor of their golden wedding anniversary. This family is a remarkable one as
contrasted with the modern family. Mr. & Mrs. Dolby are the proud
parents of 13 children all of whom are living. There are also 41 grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Dolby are both in good health
and do all their own work on the farm not withstanding the fact that they are
aged 71 and 65 respectively. The home coming was staged in the form of the
annual reunion, the old folds being completely surprised and both remained
unaware of the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary until a purse of
gold was presented to them at the dinner table. The day was spent in a general
reunion of children and parents followed by games and races for the
grandchildren in the late afternoon. Both dinner and supper were served to 50
people.
It is hoped this happy couple will be attendant at many more family reunions and
the family circle remain unbroken for many years.
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OBITUARY: WILLIAM L. DOLBY, ILLNESS FATAL TO WELL KNOWN CLARION COUNTY RESIDENT
(1936)
William L. Dolby, 78, well known and well liked Clarion county
farmer passed away in the Oil City General hospital at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday,
following an operation.
Mr. Dolby had previously enjoyed the best of health, having never been
confined to his bed a day until peritonitis set in, following an attack of
intestinal flu, and his advanced age prevented his recovery.
Besides his wife Alice, he is survived by the following sons: Argile,
Vernon and Joseph of Oil City; Amos
of Clarion; Charles of Siegel; Jacob of Tulsa,
Okla. and John at home. Surviving daughters are, Mrs.
Della Miller, Buffalo, NY.; Mrs. James Reaghart,
Strattanville, Pa.,; Mrs. Fritz Bauer, Lucinda, Pa.; Mrs.
Mary Cannito, Sheffield, Pa.; Mrs. Geo. Ions, Cadogen,
Pa. and Mrs. E. D. Coffey of Titusville. He is further survived
by one sister, Mrs. James Whitehill, Lickingville, Pa.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Helen Furnace at 2:00 o'clock,
Saturday. Burial at Helen Furnace Cemetery.
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DEATH NOTICE MARGARET DOLLMEYER (The Clarion Democrat,
Thursday April 16, 1885)
DOLLMEYER - Margaret Dollmeyer, died April 6th 1885,
aged about 83 years.
