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     His Social Security Number was 486-10-5191.⁴ Frank Gould Taggart was buried at Masonic Memorial Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Clay Co., Kansas.³ He was born on September 28, 1916 at Clay Co., Missouri.^1,4,5 He married Anna Marjorie "Marge" Devling, daughter of Homer Devling and Pansy Belle Glasscock, on October 31, 1936 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,6,2 Frank Gould Taggart died on January 17, 1982 at age 65.²

     Robert Dixon "Dick" Scharz and Edna Mae Devling were divorced.⁴ Robert Dixon "Dick" Scharz was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.^3,4,5 He was born on January 12, 1920 at Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^3,4,5 He married Edna Mae Devling, daughter of Homer Devling and Pansy Belle Glasscock, on February 14, 1943 at Moscow Township, Clay Co., Missouri.^1,2,6 Robert Dixon "Dick" Scharz died on September 10, 2012 at Jefferson City, Cole Co., Missouri, at age 92.^3,4,5 He Mr. Robert D. "Dick" Scharz, 92, a former Mayor of North Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, September 10, 2012, at the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson City, Mo. Dick was born Jan. 12, 1920, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of David and Grace Jackson Scharz. He was married in 1973 in Ashland, Mo., to Juanita Nichols. Dick's family moved to North Kansas City, Mo., in 1924. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1938 and attended the University of Missouri. On Sept. 19, 2011, he was inducted into the North Kansas City High School Alumni Hall of Fame. He was in the United States Army during World War II, serving as Personnel Sergeant Major from 1944 until 1946. After being honorably discharged from the service, he owned and operated Dick Scharz Insurance Agency in North Kansas City from 1949 until 1965. Dick served as Mayor of North Kansas City from 1953 until 1962. During his tenure as Mayor, he was instrumental in acquiring land and getting people to vote for North Kansas City's first hospital. He was also responsible for legislation to provide for the Policemen and Firemen's Pension Fund and served as Chairman for six years. He was Commissioner of the Special Road District for 11 years; Supervisor, Levee District for 10 years and at the same time served as President of the Board. Dick was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission; member, Zoning Board of Adjustment; Ex-Officio member, North Kansas City Hospital Board; member, Clay County Board of Equalization; Past President, Missouri Municipal League; Chairman, Public Health Committee; member, American Municipal Assn; Director of the North Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; member, Board of Directors of Norbank, now known as the Country Club Bank. President Truman always referred to Dick as "The Little Mayor North of the River." Dick was appointed by the late Missouri Gov. Warren Hearnes to serve as Commissioner of Insurance from 1965 until 1969. During this time, he served as a member of the National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners; Chairman, Zone III, NAIC; Vice Chairman, Life Insurance Committee, NAIC; member, life, NAIC; member of the Board of Directors of the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System. He was an Honorary Colonel, appointed by Gov. Hearnes. He retired as Sales Manager after 10 years with the Gulf Insurance Company in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Scharz; a step-daughter, Brunita England and her husband Trip of Jefferson City; a step-son, Allen Hedrick and his wife Susan of the Lake of the Ozarks; three grandchildren, Hank England of the Lake of the Ozarks, Kyle Hedrick and his wife Ashlee of Jefferson City, and Callie England of Petaluma, Calif; and two nephews, David Hamilton of Belton, Mo., and Stephen Hamilton of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Betty Scharz and Margaret Hamilton. Private graveside services and interment with military honors will be at the New Hope Cemetery in Liberty, Mo. Those wishing to express their sympathy can make a memorial contribution to the Meals on Wheels Program, 2800 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City, MO 64116, Attn.: Ellen Hoyt. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary in Jefferson City, Mo. on September 16, 2012.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 487-10-0849.⁴ Marie Helen Devling was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.⁵ She was born on August 13, 1912 at Missouri.^2,4 As of February 15, 1933,her married name was Young.⁶ She married Homer J. Young on February 15, 1933 at Clay Co., Missouri.^1,6 Marie Helen Devling died on March 20, 1998 at Missouri at age 85.⁴

     Homer J. Young was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.^3,4 He was born on December 24, 1905 at Missouri.² He married Marie Helen Devling, daughter of Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling and Alberta "Birdie" Morgan, on February 15, 1933 at Clay Co., Missouri.^1,2 Homer J. Young died on March 6, 1991 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 85.⁴ He Homer J. Young, 85, Independence, died March 6, 1991, in the Windsor Estates Convalescent Center, 10300 E. Truman Road, Independence. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Young worked at a service station and a used car lot before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marie H. Young of the home. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the Sheil Colonial Chapel; graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery, Liberty. on March 8, 1991.⁴

     William Chatham Devling was born in 1846 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died before September 12, 1850 at Pennsylvania; Not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.²

     Infant Twin Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was born in January, 1847 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on January 23, 1847 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2

     Infant Twin Devling was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was born in January, 1847 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on January 29, 1847 at Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.²

     Frank Devling was born in 1848 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on September 12, 1850; Not enumerated with his family in the 1850 Census.²

     Carrie Amelia Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,5,3 She was born on January 11, 1881 at Flemington, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,4,3 As of March 24, 1908,her married name was Smith.⁶ She married Ira Harvey Smith on March 24, 1908 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4,2 Carrie Amelia Devling died on December 11, 1951 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^6,4,2,3 She SMITH — Services will be Friday at 2.30 p.m. at the Helt Funeral Home for Mrs. Carrie A. Devling Smith, 122 N. Fairview St., widow of Ira H. Smith, who died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1951, at 3.45 p.m. in the Lock Haven Hospital. The Rev. William L. Thompson, pastor of the First Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment, Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time. Delbert D. Helt, funeral director. on December 13, 1951.²

     George Sweeney Wilking was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on September 3, 1868 at Sayre, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Nellie Myers Devling, daughter of James Willard Devling and Nellie E. "Amelia" Myers, on January 23, 1904 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.^4,1,3 George Sweeney Wilking died on July 27, 1936 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.^1,5,3 He Renovo — George F. Wilking, 68, died last evening shortly after 9 o'clock at the Renovo Hospital where he had been a patient for a week suffering with a heart condition. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his son, George D. Wilking, South Renovo, the Rev. Harvey M. Erb officiating. Burial will be made at Dunnstown. Born at Sayre, Mr. Wilking had lived at Renovo on two occasions, returning here about 25 years ago. He was employed as a machinist at the Renovo P. R. R. shops, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Other survivors are two grandchildren, a brother and a sister, James, residing in Alabama, and Mrs. Margaret Lowe of Hollywood, Calif. on July 28, 1936.⁵

     Ira Harvey Smith was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2,4 He was born on November 25, 1865 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,2 He married Carrie Amelia Devling, daughter of James Willard Devling and Nellie E. "Amelia" Myers, on March 24, 1908 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,6 Ira Harvey Smith Ira H. Smith, 81, of 122 N. Fairview Street, who was well known for his many philanthropies, died at the Lock Haven Hospital at 12:10 o'clock this morning succumbing to a short illness following a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. SMITH was a member of the Church of Christ, the Elks lodge, the Masons and the P.O.S. of A. here. He had been retired some 25 years, and had extensive real estate interests in this city, and formerly in Renovo. As a young man he was manager at the Fallon Hotel, and later was superintendent at the Mill Hall brick yard, among other business interests. Surviving are his wife, several nieces and nephews. on April 17, 1947.³ He died on April 17, 1947 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^1,5,2,3

     George Devling Wilking was buried at North Bend Cemetery, North Bend, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He was born on November 6, 1909 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Lillian Elizabeth Stickle on August 10, 1929 at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., New York.^1,7,8 George Devling Wilking married Irene Nellie Desmond on October 14, 1950 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9 George Devling Wilking died on March 20, 1967 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.^1,2

     Joseph George Wilking was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 191-24-5967.⁶ He was born on September 16, 1931 at Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,3,4,7 He married Margaret Mary Hastings on March 29, 1958 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Joseph George Wilking died on April 29, 2000 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^1,6,2,3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 198-24-4290.⁴ Margaret Mary Hastings was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on November 6, 1930 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4,2,3 As of March 29, 1958,her married name was Wilking.¹ She married Joseph George Wilking, son of George Devling Wilking and Lillian Elizabeth Stickle, on March 29, 1958 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Margaret Mary Hastings died on June 6, 2005 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.^1,4,2 She WILKING, MARGARET M., age 74, of Williamsport, PA, on Monday, June 6, 2005, at her home. Margaret's husband, Joseph G. Wilking, died April 29, 2000. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Williamsport and a former member of Brookline Blvd. United Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 6, 1930 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Robert Patrick and Helen Mary Mansfield Hastings. Surviving are a daughter Joyce L. at home; sons, Glen J. (Carla) of Mebane, NC and Stephen G. (Laura) of Imperial; a sister, Ellen Roberta (Albert) Rizzo of Pittsburgh and grandchildren: Elizabeth, Matthew, Brian, Jonathan, Samuel and Paul. Margaret was pre-deceased by a sister, Sarah. Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Brookline Blvd. U.P. Church, 1036 Brookline Blvd. with Rev. Marsha Sabastian officiating. Burial Jefferson Memorial Park. There will be visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church. Arrangements Knight-Confer Funeral Home, Williamsport PA on June 8, 2005.²

     Bertha Elizabeth Wilson was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6,7,3 She was born on March 28, 1876 at Jacksonville Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 As of January 9, 1902,her married name was Robb.¹ She married Harvey Peter Robb on January 9, 1902.^1,8 Bertha Elizabeth Wilson Mrs. Bertha Elizabeth Robb, 118 S. Fairview St., widow of Harvey Peter Robb, who died last Oct. 20, died at 7 a.m. today in the Lock Haven Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital Aug. 24 and had been ill since February. Born in Jacksonville, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, and lived here since girlhood. Mrs. Robb was a member of St. Luke's Reformed Church. Surviving are three sons: Willard, New Haven, Conn; Robert, Erie; and Harvey, West Haven, Conn. One daughter, Elizabeth, at home; a brother, Willard Wilson, Lockport; and seven grandchildren. on August 29, 1953.² She died on August 29, 1953 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^1,2,3