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OBITUARY:  MRS. DOROTHY KAHLE (The Clarion News, April 14, 1971)
Funeral services were held at 3;30 p.m. Monday from the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion for Mrs. Dorothy Agnes Kahle, 68,of RD 1 Clarion, who died Friday, April 9, in Brookville Hospital.  Born October 16, 1902, in Shippenville, she was a daughter of Henry and Sarah Bish Smith.   She was married to Ollie Wile, who died in 1961.  She was married November 14, 1962, to J. Hollis Kahle, who survives.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Dick, Wayne and Jerry Kahle of RD Clarion, and Robert Kahle of RD Lucinda; 11 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two brothers, Herbert H. Smith of New Castle and Merle Smith of Shippenville.  One brother and one sister preceded her in death.  The Rev. Roy C. Blair officiated the funeral services...(cut off)

ENGAGEMENT:  BETTY B. KANESS    
Mr. and Mrs. Bert H. Kaness of Rouseville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Bernice, to Richard R Sparks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Sparks of the city.  A definite wedding date has not been revealed.

NEWS;  T. IVAN A.  KANESS SUFFERS WOUND (pictured)
T/5 Ivan A. Kaness, 28 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kaness of Rouseville, is hospitalized on  Okinawa after being wounded while in action on that island.  In a recent letter to his parents, he said he was wounded in both arms.   The Rouseville soldier is a veteran of the invasions of Guam, the Philippines and Okinawa.

OBITUARY:  MISS MARIE KEATLEY, DIES AT 87 (The Clarion News, Mar. 8, 1983)
Miss Marie Keatley, 87, of Clarion died Friday, March 4, 1983, in Clarion Hospital.  Born Oct. 30, 1895, in Clarion, she was the eldest of five children of William and Anna Bren?el Keatley.  Miss Keatley was a retired teacher.  She had taught at the New Bethlehem and East McKeesport high schools.  She was an active member of her community, having organized Clarion's Girl Scout Troop and help organize the first Methodist Women's association of the clarion First United Methodist Church.   She was a member of Clarion Chapter 267, Order of Eastern Star, the American Association of University Women, Clarion Branch; the Clarion County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution; The Woman's Club of Clarion, the Clarion Civic Club; the Clarion County Historical Society and the American Association of Retired Persons.  She was a 1914 graduate of Clarion High School, in the school's first four-year high school class.   She was also a graduate of Smith College and received a bachelor of arts degree from Wilson College. Surviving are two nephews, William G. Keatley Jr., of Clarion and Francis G. Keatley of Avon, N.Y.; one niece, Ethelyn   Anne Meeham of Long Beach, Calif., and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Francis G. Keatley of Avon, N.Y., and Mrs. Betty Gilmore of Clarion.  Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the Clarion United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. LeRoy Jones officiating.  Burial was in Clarion Cemetery. The Goble Funeral Home is Clarion was in charge of arrangements.  An Eastern Star memorial service was held Sunday evening in the funeral home.

DEATH NOTICE:  CONRAD KECK (Clarion Democrat, Thursday April 23, 1896)
At Shannondale, Clarion county, Pa., April 8, 1896, Conrad Keck, aged 88 years, 5 months and 18 days.

OBITUARY:  MATILDA BELL KENNEDY (The Butler Citizen, 16 April 1903)
KENNEDY - At her home in Penn Township, April 9, 1903, Matilda Bell, daughter of L. C. Kennedy, aged 5 years.

OBITUARY:  JAMES H. KERR (The Butler Citizen, 16 April 1903)
KERR- At his home in Marion Twsp., April 15, 1903, James H. Kerr, aged 65 years. Death was caused by blood poisoning and kidney trouble. Mr. Kerr was a life long resident of Marion Twsp. His wife, decd, was a sister of Attorney J. C. Vanderlin of Butler. Two sons and five daughters survive him.

OBITUARY:  MARILYN ELAINE KETNER LONGTIME FOXBURG RESIDENT
Jacksonville, NC--Marilyn Elaine Ketner, 57, of Jacksonville, NC., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, November 11, 1995, in Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.  Born September 6, 1938, in Sligo, she was a daughter of William Earl and Hilda Carolyn Hackbarth Craig.  She was a longtime resident of Foxburg and had resided in Clarion before moving to Jacksonville.  Mrs. Ketner was office manager for ASR in Jacksonville.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Surviving are a son, Robert Ketner of Jacksonville, NC.; a daughter, Nancy Weaver of RD 1 Tionesta; and six grandchildren.  Mrs. Ketner also is survived by three sisters, Marjorie Finefrock and Jo Anne Wolfgong, both of Shippenville, and Kathryn Ashbaugh of St. Petersburg; and three sons, Charles Craig and Dean Craig, both of Erie, and Raymond Craig of Pine Valley Calif.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ketner was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Craig; and three brothers, William, Richard and Jay Craig.  Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. The Rev. Daniel Michalek, church pastor; officiated.  Interment was in Sligo Cemetery.
Contact: Pegi  Males Nelson

OBITUARY:  MRS. THOMAS D. KEVERLINE  
Mrs. Maude Rebecca Keverline, 64, wife of Tomas D. Keverline, died at the family home in Pinegrove Township, Venus, RD 1, at noon today after a short illness.  The deceased was born at Helen Furnace, Clarion County, on August 26, 1876, and had resided in the vicinity of Venus for the past 30 years.  She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Derwood W??ner  of Oil City, Mrs. Richard Hale, Mrs. Warren Goodman and Charles Keverline, all residing in the Venus Vicinity.  Mrs. Keverline is also survived by 11 grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: John Davis of Ludlow, Bert and Frank Davis of Clarion, Charles Davis of Helen Furnace, Mrs. L. R. Metzger and Mrs. George Whittaker of Pittsburgh, Mrs. W. D. Black of Warren, Mrs. Kenneth Perry and Mrs. Ivan Perry of Oil City.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

OBITUARY:  NEAL R. KHEIN SR
Neal R. Khein Sr., 85, of North Lauderdale, Fla., a former resident of Reno and Franklin, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Margate Health Center, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  Born October 2, 1914, in Reno, he was a son of Joseph and Mary Ellen Hanks Khein.  He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.  Mr. Khein worked for 42 years in several capacities at Wolf's Head Oil in Reno.  At the time of his retirement, he was a local delivery truck dirver.  He then drove school bus no. 81 for the Franklin School District.  He owned the Vengold Dairy Store in Reno for 10 years.  Mr. Khein was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin.  He also was a member of several Masonic lodges and was an active member of the Reno Volunteer Fire Department for many years.  He enjoyed golfing in the Senior League at Speers Golf Course and enjoyed working in his vegetable garden.  Mr. Khein was married April 28, 1939, to the former Elizabeth U. Blauser, who survives.  Also surviving are a daughter, Peggy Beyerl, and her husband, Bradley, of North Laudedale; two sons, Neal R. Khein Jr. of Fort Lauderdale; two grandchildren, Briana Beyerl and Marisa Beyerl, both of North Lauderdale; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Khein was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Clark, and three brothers, Thomas E. Khein, Paul Khein and the Rev. Clarence H. Khein.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Huff Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. William M. Chittester, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery.
Contact: Tim McDonald

DEATH NOTICE:  THOMAS JEFFERSON KIESTER (Clarion Democrat, Thursday   April 23, 1896)
KIESTER- At his home in Beaver township, Clarion county, Pa., March 29, 1896, Thomas Jefferson Kiester, aged 48 years, 10 months, and 21 days.

LEGAL NOTICE:  KIFER, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905, CLARION   DEMOCRAT
No. 12.   Filed January 28, 1905.  The first and final account of H. E. Dorworth, Administrator of the estate of H. W. Kifer, late of Monroe township, deceased.

LEGAL NOTICE:  KISER, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905, CLARION DEMMOCRAT
No. 1  Filed November 7, 1904.  The second and final account of Geo. B. Kiser, Executor of the last will and testament of John Kiser, late of Elk township, deceased.
Contact: Linda Miller

DEATH NOTICE:   SHIPPENVILLE,  SUSAN KISER  (Clarion Democrat, Thursday March 7, 1895)
The remains of Mrs. Susan Kiser who died at the advanced age of 93 years, were laid to rest in the cemetery here on Monday.

OBITUARY:  CLINTON C. KORB, OPERATED POULTRY AND DARIY BUSINESS ( The Clarion News, Nov. 3, 1992)
TIONESTA- Clinton C. Korb, 84, of Tionesta, died Wednesday, October 28, 1992, in Clarion Hospital.  Born March 11, 1908, in Tionesta, he was a son of the late Charles R. and Hattie L. Mong Korb.  Mr. Korb lived his entire life on the family farm in the Red Brush area of Forest County where he operated a poultry and dairy business and also engaged in apple production. He also worked on highway construction in Forest County.  During World War II, he operated a home farm in connection with the Domestic War effort.  Mr. Korb was a talented singer and carpenter.  He was a member of the Red Brush Community Association and the God Shepherd United Methodist Church at RD1 Tionesta.  Surviving are two brothers, Edward R. Korb of Van and Norman  M. Korb of Seneca; one sister, Mrs. Jeannette Caril of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, the Rev. F. Victor Korb, Albert Korb and Howard Korb; and two sisters, Esther A. Korb and Fern McMichael. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, in the Haslet Wimer Funeral Home in Tionesta.  The Rev Dale Livermore, pastor of the ....(cut off)

OBITUARY:  FRANK X. KLECK (Clarion Democrat, June 2, 1964)
High mass of requiem was sung Tuesday morning June 2, from Immaculate Conception Church for Frank X. Kleck, 79, a former resident of Clarion, who died Sunday, May 31, 1964, in the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Denslinger, of Marbie, where he had made his home since March.  He was born May 19, 1885, at Lucinda, the son of William and Helen Ochs Kleck.  Mr. Kleck lived the majority of his life in the Clarion area.  He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of  ?  ?    a member of the Lu? ?Branch of the Knights of St. George.  His wife, Clara Goist, preceded him in death, in 1961.  Survivors include a step-daughter Mrs. Ferry (Dorothy) Den?inger of Marble; a stepson, Melvin T. Gelst of Buffalo, NY; a brother, Joseph A. Kleck, of Oil City; a sister, Mrs. Patrick ( Lena) O'Kane of Pittsburgh....( that's all I have, the rest was cut off the page)

LEGAL NOTICE:  KLEIN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905, CLARION DEMOCRAT
No. 2.  Filed December 30, 1904.  The first and final account of N. Schopperie, Executor of the last will and testament of Frank Klein, late of East Brady borough.

DEATH NOTICE:  ANNA GERTRUDE KLINGENSMITH (Clarion Democrat   Thursday October 24, 1895)
KLINGENSMITH - At her home in Callensburg, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1895.  Anna Gertrude Klingensmith, daughter of A. B. and S. E. Klingensmith in her 17th year.  Four sisters and two brothers are left to mourn her absence, Mrs. A. C. Wilson, Mrs. W. C. Packer, Alice, Alvin, Stella and Park.  Hers was a bright disposition which shed naught but sunshine to those about her.  Her life was short, but long to be remembered by those who lived her.
We miss thee from our home, dear Anna.
We miss thee from thy place.
A shadow o'er our life is cast;
W miss the Sunshine of thy face.

DEATH NOTICE:  HAZIETT FERN KLINGENSMITH (Clarion Democrat, Thursday April 23, 1896)
On Saturday April 4, 1896, Hazlett Fern , daughter of T. J. and C. J. Klingensmith, of Westville, (formerly of Sigo) Pa., aged 8 months and 4 days.
W loved her, yes we loved her,
But angels loved her more.
An they have sweetly called her
To yonder shining shore.
The golden gates were open,
A gentle voice said come;
And with farewells unspoken,
She calmly entered home.  A. L.

OBITUARY:  MISS MAY KLINGER
Miss May Klingler, an amiable and widely known resident of St. Petersburg., was called away by the hand of death on Friday., October 27, 1922, at the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, to which place she had gone for medical treatment. After seven weeks of trying illness, she suddenly passed away. The funeral services were held at the home of her father on Monday, October 30. Many friends from far and near assembled to pay their last sad rites of respect. These many friends revealed her broad friendship by their presence. Dr. A. C. Renoll, of Fredonia, PA and Rev. Henry Wiant of Pittsburgh, PA., were in attendance and assisted in the services. The immediate relatives were Mr. Peter Klingler, and two sisters of Miss May, Mrs. Elizabeth Leman and and Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer. A sadness of gloom rested on many a heart indeed. Miss May Klingler was the exemplification of service, always early and late she was busy in the home or for some friend. She went amid the care and love of her sisters and father and many others. She was active in the work of the church, Sunday School, and Woman's Missionary Society. She is exceedingly missed here. With faith in God, she answered His call one quickly. God is the holiest comfort in sadness.  The Woman's Missionary Society marched in a body to the cemetery. There
were about thirty-five members present. Her Sunday Class was also present and carried the flowers.

LEGAL NOTICE:  KISER, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1905, CLARION DEMOCRAT
No. 8.  Filed January 4, 1905.  The first and final account of Thomas L. Fox, Executor of the last will and testament of Frank Klein, late of East Brady borough, deceased.

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