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OBITUARY:  MRS. J. S. EHRHART (The Butler Citizen, 16 April 1903)
EHRHART- At her home in Karns City, April 12, 1903, Mrs. J. S. Ehrhart, aged 71, years.

OBITUARY:  SAMUEL A. EISENMAN  (December 1932)
One of the best know and highly esteemed citizens of Clarion, Mr. Samuel Alphonso Eisenman, passed away at the residence of his son, Banks Eisenman Friday, December 30, 1932, after a brief illness from cerebral hemorrhage, aged 74 years, 4 months and 27 days. Mr. Eisenman was the son of Jacob and Lydia  (Hazlett) Eisenman, and was born August 3, 1858, near Shippenville, Clarion county, Pa.  He was united in marriage with Luella Johnston, who preceded him in death about eight years ago.  He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Maude Kribbs, Sargeant : S. B. Eisenman,of Clarion; Mrs. Edith Clayton, Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Margie Fultz, Summerville, and Edwin Eisenman, Clarion.  About twenty years ago he moved to Clarion and has since been a well known resident and citizen here.  He was a member of the Free Methodist Church.  His funeral was held at the residence of his son January 2nd, at 2:30 p.m., the services being conducted by Rev. R. F. Walter, of Clarion Free Methodist Church.  Interment was made in Clarion Cemetery.
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We desire to tender our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the kindly sympathy and helpfulness given us at the death of our father, S. A. Eisenman.
- The Children 

OBITUARY:  SAMUEL B. EISENMAN 
Clarion, Dec. 12- Samuel Banks Eisenman, 46,died at his home on Chestnut St., Clarion, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday following a three-months illness.  He was born at Helen Furnace, Clarion county, on April 26, 1897, the son of the late Samuel and Luella Johnston Eisenman.  For the past 21 1/2 years he had been employed as a fireman at the Clarion State Teachers' college.  Surviving are his wife, the former Mae Ferringer; three sisters, Mrs. Maude Cribbs of Sargent, Mrs. Edith Clayton of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Marjorie Fultz of Summerville; and a brother, Edward Eisenman, of Strattanville.  Funeral arrangements will be announced.

OBITUARY:  GEORGE ELISH, ( The Clarion News, Nov. 13, 1968)
George Elish, 85, of RD 3 Rimersburg died, Thursday, Nov. 7, at his home. Mr. Elish was born in Coratian, Australia.  He has no know survivors.   He was a member of St. Richard's Catholic Church in Rimersburg.  A funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Richard's Church. Father William Maloney officiated and burial was in St. Eusebius Cemetery in East Brady.   The ...(cut off)

OBITUARY:  ELEANOR V. ELLIOTT  (picture of deceased)
Eeanor V. Elliott, 78, of Curllsville, died early Sunday morning, June 22, 1997, at her home following a sudden illness.  Born Oct. 18, 1918, in Licking Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of Ralph C. and Florence Males Elliott.  She was a 1936 graduate of Sligo High School and also was a graduate of Duff's Business College in Warren, Pa.  Miss Elliott retired in 1981 from the secretarial department of Westinghouse in Sharon after 35 years of service.  she moved to Curllsville from the Sharon area following her retirement.  Miss Elliott was member of Grace Community Church in Curllsville and the women's Guild of the church.  Surviving are two breathers, Albert H. Elliott of Clarion and John W. Elliott of Curllsville; four sisters, Mrs. Geraldine E. Silves of West Middlesex, Mrs. Eileen Varner of Butler, Mrs. Russell (Carolyn) Heeter of Sligo and Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Smith of Mayport; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  The family will receive friends form 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Dan George, lay pastor of Grace Community Church in Curllsville, officiating.  Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Callensburg. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Grace Community Church, Curllsville, Pa. 16221, or to the American Cancer Society.
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  MRS. FLORENCE B. ELLIOTT
Mrs. Florence Belle Elliott, 87, of RD 1 Sligo died Saturday morning, Dec. 18, at her home. Born May 6, 1889, in Porter Township, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Martha Magee Males.  She was married May 19, 1909 to Ralph C. Elliott, who survives.  Following their marriage the Elliotts moved to Licking Township where they continued to make their home.  Mrs. Elliott was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Geraldine) Silves of West Middlesex, Miss Eleanor Elliott of Sharon, Mrs. Clarence (Eileen) Varner of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Russell (Carolyn) Heeter of Sligo and Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Smith of RD Mayport; two sons, Albert of RD 1 Sligo and  John of Curllsville, 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.  Eight brothers and two sisters preceded her in death  Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday (today) in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. George Kaushaar officiating.  Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  The Cleo A. Hawk Funeral Home in Sligo was in charge of arrangements.
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  MRS. FLORENCE BELLE  ELLIOTT
SLIGO- Florence Belle Elliott, 87, of Sligo RD 1, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at her home. She was born May 6, 1889, in Porter Township, the daughter of Henry and Martha Magee Males. She married Ralph C. Elliott on May 19, 1909.  He survives.  Following their marriage they moved in Licking Township, where they continued to make their home. Mrs. Elliott was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.  In addition to her husband , she is survived by: seven children, Mrs. Gerald (Geraldine) Silves of West Middlesex, Albert Elliott of Sligo RD 1, Miss Eleanor Elliott of Sharon, John Elliott, Sr., of Curllsville, Mrs. Rusell (Carolyn) Heeter of Sligo, Mrs. Clarence (Ilene) Varner of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Smith of Mayport RD; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters.  Friends were received at the family home and the body was removed at 1 p.m. Tuesday to the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church were services were held at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Kraushaar, pastor of the church, officiating.  Arrangements were in charge of the Hawk Funeral Home here.  Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  MRS. GERALDINE D. ELLIOTT
Mrs. Geraldine Dee Elliott, 37, of Sandy Hollow, Rimersburag RD 1, wife of John Elliott died Monday afternoon, March 23, in the Butler Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Elliott was born in East Barady February 25, 1922 a daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Burdett McCanna. She married Mr. Elliott January 25, 1941.  She was a member....(the rest cut off)
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  R. ELLIOTT SUCCUMBS
Knox - Ralph C. Elliott, 92, of Sligo RD 1, died at noon Monday in Franklin Hospital after a short illness.  Born December 4, 1884 in Licking Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Albert and Elizabeth Over Elliott.  He married the former Florence Males May 19, 1909.  She died December 18, 1976.  A school teacher during his early years, Mr. Elliott spent his entire working career as a farmer. He was affiliated with the Church of God at Callensburg. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Geralding) Silves of West Middlesex, Miss Eleanor Elliott of Sharon, Mrs. Bud (Eileen) Varner of Charlotte, Mich., Mrs. Russell (Carolyn) Heeter of Sligo and Mrs. Ralph  (Marjorie) Smith of Mayport; two sons, Albert H. of Sligo RD 1 and John W. Elliott of Curlsville,; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Grace) Hilliard of Emlenton RD 2, Mrs. Eva Rupert of Knox, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Clarion RD 2, Mrs. Joe (Martha) Cowhard of Louisville, KY. and Mrs. Roy (Ethel) Pittman of Vandergriff; a brother, Lee Elliott of Phoenix, Ariz; several nieces and nephews.  Two brother, Aaron and Edward Elliott and two sisters; Mary and Florence, preceded him in death.  Friends may call after 7 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ralph Elliott residence.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete.  A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick.  The William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements.
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  RALPH C. ELLIOTT
KNOX- Ralph C. Elliott, 92, of Sligo RD 1, died at noon July 25 in Franklin Hospital after a short illness.  Born December 4, 1884 in Licking Township, Clarion County, he was a son of Albert and Elizabeth Over Elliott,.  He married the former Florence Males on May 19, 1976.  A school teacher during his early years, Mr. Elliott spent his entire working career as a farmer.  Mr. Elliott was affiliated with the Church of God at Callensburg. Survivors include: five daughters; Mrs. Gerald (Geraldine) Silves of West Middlesex, Miss Eleanor Elliott of Sharon, Mrs. Bud (Eileen) Varner of Charlotte, Mich., Mrs. Russell (Carolyn) Heeter of Sligo and Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Smith of Mayport; two sons, Albert H. of Sligo RD 1 and John W. Elliott of Curllsville; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Grace) Hilliard of Emlenton RD 2, Mrs. Eva Rupert of Knox, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Clarion RD 2, Mrs. Joe (Martha) Cowhard of Louisville, KY., and Mrs. Roy (Ethel) Pittman of Vandergrift; a brother, Lee Elliott of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews.  Two brothers, Aaron and Edward Elliott and two sisters, Mary and Florence, preceded him in death.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Callensburg Church of God.  Rev. J. B. Walters, pastor of the Callensburg Church of God, and Rev. George Kraushaar, pastor of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate at the funeral.  Burial will be the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery.  The William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox is handling the funeral arrangements.  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Elliot residence.
Contact: Pegi Males Nelson

OBITUARY: MRS. MYRTLE S. EMINGER 
Mrs. Myrtle Steiner Eminger of Mars, widow of J. H. Eminger died Wednesday evening at her home.  She was born at Scotch Hill the daughter of the late Daniel and Jane Steiner.  The deceased spent the majority of her life in the Scotch Hill district.  She is survived by two sons, Donald W. of Alhambra, Calif., and Richard of Evans City; three brothers and two sisters.  The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, Order of Eastern Star chapter, 271, and Woman's Benefit association chapter, 166, of Mars.

NEWS, OBITUARY:  KILLED BY FALL   (August 1935)
Well Known Knox Township Man Fell From Roof,  He was painting
Lewis Engle, a prominent, well known and highly esteemed citizen of Farmington township, who resided near Lucinda, met with an accident Friday, August 23, 1935, in which he lost his life.  Mr. Engle was painting the roof of the house occupied by Mr. ______ Gannon in Snydersville _______the property of E. P. Carroll ___ Engle fell from the roof of the house to the roof of the porch a distance of ten or twelve feet and then fell to the ground, the entire distance being about twenty feet.  Mr. Carroll, the owner was standing not far from where Mr. Engle struck the ground and immediately ministered  to him.  Dr. H. H. Kahle of Leeper, was immediately called and upon examination pronounced Mr. Engle dead.  His death was believed to be instantaneous.  It was supposed by some persons that Mr. Engle had sustained a heat attack which caused the fall, but that was not definitely decided.  Mr. Engle was aged 60 years.   He was a life long resident of that vicinity.  By occupation he was a carpenter and builder, and had followed his occupation for many years.  He is survived by his wife and the following children:  Lawrence and Andrew of Williamsport; Mrs. Charles Banner, Shippenville; Mrs. Jacob Gatesman and Mrs. Henry Lander, Lucinda.  Misses Carolyn and Florence, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Edward Kishman, Philadelphia; Sister Edith Waukeegan, Illinois, and Helena and Aloysius at home.

OBITUARY:  FRANK W. ETZEL JR.
Frank W. Etzel Jr. 67, of Cranberry RD 1, a veteran of the oil and gas industry, died at 6:45 am Saturday in Franklin Regional Medical Center after several months of illness.  Born October 17, 1915, in Fern, he was a son of Frank W. and Mary Jane Kropp Etzel Sr.  He moved to Cranberry RD 1 in 1974, having lived for many years in Rockland where he owned and operated Etzel Gas Co. for the past 21 years, providing natural gas service to residents of that area.  In his 50 years in the oil and gas business, Mr. Etzel had operated, with one of his brothers, Etzel Brothers, a company which drilled, serviced and plugged wells, for 40 years.  An active member of Good Hope Lutheran Church, he was a member of the church council, a Sunday School teacher, a lector, and president of the family night program.  He was past president of the church bowling team.  A founding member of Rock land Volunteer Fire Department, he also belonged to Edenburg Lodge 550 F & AM, the Lodge of Perfection and Coudersport Consistory.  Mr. Etzel had worked with Venango county Area Vocational-Technical School in developing its new program to prepare students for jobs in the oil and gas fields.  He maried the former Evelyn Mae Hoover on April 27, 1938, and she survives.  Also surviving are four sons, Kenneth G. of McKean, Dean C. of Erie, Kenneth N. of Seneca and Loraine A. (Barney) Etzel of Alamo, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. John (LaDonna J.) Hovis of New Cumberland, W.VA.  Other survivors are: three brothers, Conrad A. of Morton, Leland of Shipenville and Merle Etzel of East Aurora, N.Y.: six sisters, Mrs. Delbert (Bessie) Salser of Okeechobee, Fla., Mrs. Bernice Schimp of Erie, Mrs. Helen Schimp of Clarion, Mrs. Dorothy Courson of Meadville, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Shreffler of Cranberry RD 1 and Mrs. Leonard (Mary Jane) Sharrar of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; and 15 grandchildren.  A brother, Berlie Etzel, preceded him in death.  Friends may call form 2 to 4  and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home.  Members of Edenburg Lodge 550 F & AM will hold a memorial service for Mr. Etzel at 7 :30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Funeral services 2ill be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Good Hope Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kenneth Hauge, pastor, and retired pastor Rev. LeRoy Sarver officiating.  Interment will be in Emmanuel Cemetery at Shippenville. Family members suggest memorial contributions may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church or to the American Cancer Society.
Contact: Pegi Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  SON CONDUCTS SERVICE FOR MRS. EUSTACE, FRENCHTOWN PRIEST IS CELEBRANT HERE; MANY PERSONS ATTEND THE MASS.
A solemn high mass of requiem for the happy repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Johanna Eustace was celebrated by her son, Rev. Thomas F. Eustace of Frenchtown, in St. Josephs church on Friday morning.  The officers of the mass were as following:  Celebrant- Rev. T. F. Eustace.  Dearen- Rev. J. J. Cannon, Master of ceremonies- Very Rev. Mons. R. J. Gilfoyle, Erie. Assistant master of ceremonies- Rev. P. H. McNally, McKean.  Candle bearers- Rev. R. J. McLaughlin, Corry and Rev. J. C. O'Donald, Franklin.  The sermon was delivered by Very Rev. Mons. R. J. Gilfoyle, secretary to Rt. Rev. John M. Gannon, bishop of Erie.  Monsignor Gilfoyle paid a high tribute to the Christian character of the deceased and her devotion to her family. He said that her's was truly a Christian life with the crowing achievement the giving of a son to the church of God.  He said that her standing in the parish and community was amply attested by the large congregation present to pay their last respect to her memory.  The following priests were in the sanctuary:  Rev. Louis Kelly, Sharon; Rev. John Craig, Stoneboro; Rev. Dennis O'Mahony; Mercer; Rev. James B. Moriarity, Meadville; Rev. E. M. Driscoll, St. Stephens; Rev. B. A. McAvenue,.  Help on Christians: Rev. John Nolah and Rev. M. F. Lyons, St. Stephena and Rev. Peter Dembenski, Church of the Assumption, Oil City. There was an unusually large congregation present at the mass and since the death of Mrs. Eustace, which occurred at the family home on Warren St., on Wednesday evening, many called at the late home to offer their condolences to the bereaved family.  As the funeral entered the church, Charles Clifford sung "On This Day, Oh Beautiful Mother" at the offertory, Miss Mary Dwyer sung, "O Meritus Passionus".  After the mass, Miss Loretta Wagner  sung "Flys as a Bird" and as the funeral left the church, John Clifford sung "Calvary".  Mrs. A M. Geary presided at the organ and before the blessing of the corpse played the "DeProfundis".  Interment was made in the family plot in the new St. Josephs cemetery with the following acting as pass bearers: Messrs.  J. J. Saltzman, William Stewart, Thomas Keating, William Reid, and James Haynes of this city and Daniel Buckley of Sharon. Friends and relatives present at the funeral from out of the city were R. E. Eustace of Warren, Ohio, a son of the deceased; Mrs. John Carney and daughters Cecelia and Mary, Daniel and William Buckley and Robert Garlty, of Sharon; Mrs. Jacob Tayler and daughter, Ruth and Mrs. Nix and daughter Catherine of Meadville.
Contact: Tim McDonald

OBITUARY:  EWING, ELSIE MAE ( Jeffersonian Democrat, September 26, 1957)
Funeral services were held in the Work Funeral Home in Brookville yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Elsie Mae Ewing, who died Monday morning in Brookville Hospital at 76 years of age, following a lingering illness. Born May 20, 1880, at Fisher, a daughter of George and Emma (Carley) Jackson,  Mrs. Ewing resided at Fisher at the time of her death. She was married to Reed E. Ewing and made her home in Levittstown for a number of years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Cornwall Heights and the Order of  Eastern Star. She is survived by three sons, Chester Daughterty of Fisher, Cecil Daughtery, of Strattanville, both by a former marriage; and Charles Ewing of Irvington, N.J., and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rev. Samuel Phoebus, pastor of the Forest Presbyterian Parish, officiated at services here. Interment was in Scotch Hill Cemetery near Fisher.
Contact: Thelma Carlson

OBITUARY, JACOB EXLEY, CLARION REPUBLICAN – May 1, 1902 – (Page 5)
Jacob Exley, lived one–half mile southwest of Kossuth for 35 years and was one of Ashland Township’s best known and respected farmers. After several weeks of failing health he died on April 23, 1902 at the age 73 years, 7 months and 18 days. At the age of 5 years he came from Germany to America and settled in Beaver Township, where he grew to manhood. His wife, who died May 25, 1899, was Elizabeth Swentsel. To them were born fourteen children of whom eleven are living. Frank, of Salem City; William, of Green County; Cornelius and Maria, now Mrs. J. C. Fremont Boyer, of Nickleville; Harry of Salina; John, of Myron, Indiana; Mattie, Mrs. William Jacoby, Lewis and Miss Carrie, of Kossuth; Oliver, of Woodville, Ohio, and Belle, Mrs. Frank Uber, of Kane. Only Frank and William were absent from the funeral, which was held on April 26th in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member for more than thirty years. Rev. S. E. Smith, of Lamartine, conducted religious services and was assisted by Rev. Cupp, an old neighbor. “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and shalt honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God.” Lev. 19:32.
Contact; Mary S. Leavy

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