Isabelle Anna Slater1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 10, 1921, d. April 22, 2007
FatherWayne Harrison Slater1,2,6,3,7,8,5 b. May 24, 1895, d. March 14, 1982
MotherEsther Emaline Kahle1,2,6,3,7,8,5 b. August 21, 1894, d. February 28, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 178-14-8762.9 Isabelle Anna Slater was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 Her married name was Caravan.6 She married Vincent Rudolph "Vince" Caravan.6,3,10 Isabelle Anna Slater was born on September 10, 1921 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,9,5 She died on April 22, 2007 at Fulton, Oswego Co., New York, at age 85.3,9 She FULTON , N.Y. - Isabelle Slater Caravan, 85, of Fulton , N.Y., a native of Clarion, died Sunday, April 22, 2007, in Fulton, N.Y. following an extended illness. The fourth of seven children, she born September 10, 1921, in Clarion, the daughter of the late Wayne and Esther Slater. She was married to Vincent Caravan, he survives. Mrs. Caravan attended Clarion State Teachers College where she earned a bachelors degree in education. She subsequently attended the University of Wisconsin and later completed her masters in education at the State University College at Oswego, N.Y. Mrs. Caravan retired as a teacher, spending most of her career in the Fulton School District teaching first and second grades. Mrs. Caravan served as an officer in the Fulton Teachers' Association, secretary of the board of the Greater Fulton United Way, and was an avid bowler, active in the Fulton Women's Bowling Association for many years. Following her retirement from teaching in 1976, she spent several years in administrative and supervisory roles with The Valley News, a community newspaper in Fulton, owned by the Caravan family. She also authored two books on family genealogy as well as two children's books. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ronald Caravan and his wife, Nancy, of Phoenix, N.Y; granddaughters Michelle Stockschlaeder and her husband, Herbert, of Buffalo, N.Y., Adrienne Gabalski and her husband, Joseph, of Virginia, and Lisa Caravan of Rochester, N.Y., and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Harry Slater of Shippenville and Richard Slater of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and a sister, Ruther Slater of Clarion. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Sugar Funeral Home in Fulton, N.Y. following calling hours. Internment will be held Friday, April 27, 2007, in Clarion Cemetery. Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, was in charge of the arrangements. on April 26, 2007.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 328, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 89, District 16-23, Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Vincent Rudolph "Vince" Caravan b. September 18, 1922, d. November 3, 2013
Marriage*Isabelle Anna Slater married Vincent Rudolph "Vince" Caravan.6,3,10 
Child
  • Ronald L. Caravan3,10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Harry Alvin Slater obituary in the Sep 15, 2007 edition.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Isabelle Slater Caravan obituary in the Apr 26, 2007 edition.
  4. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Wilbur Wayne Slater obituary in the Jun 20, 2001 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Esther Emaline Slater obituary in the Mar 2, 1970 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2465] Syracuse Post-Standard, The, From the Vincent R. Caravan obituary in the Nov 6, 2013 edition.

Richard Eugene "Dick" Slater1,2,3,4

M, b. March 26, 1924, d. July 14, 2010
FatherWayne Harrison Slater1,2,3,5,6,7 b. May 24, 1895, d. March 14, 1982
MotherEsther Emaline Kahle1,2,3,5,6,7 b. August 21, 1894, d. February 28, 1970
     His Social Security Number was 189-14-4161.8 Richard Eugene "Dick" Slater was buried at Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona.4 He was born on March 26, 1924 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.8,9,4 He married Arlene B. DeVore on December 7, 1944.3,10 Richard Eugene "Dick" Slater died on July 14, 2010 at Arizona at age 86.8,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 328, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 89, District 16-23, Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Arlene B. DeVore b. August 3, 1929, d. November 10, 2004
Marriage*Richard Eugene "Dick" Slater married Arlene B. DeVore on December 7, 1944.3,10 
Children
  • Sharon Slater10
  • Sally Slater10

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Harry Alvin Slater obituary in the Sep 15, 2007 edition.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Wilbur Wayne Slater obituary in the Jun 20, 2001 edition.
  4. [S9687] Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chochise Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Isabelle Slater Caravan obituary in the Apr 26, 2007 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Esther Emaline Slater obituary in the Mar 2, 1970 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  10. [S3041] Elk Grove Citizen, From the Arlene B. Slater obituary in the Nov 19, 2004 edition.

Anita Mae Slater1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 10, 1926, d. November, 1981
FatherWayne Harrison Slater1,6,2,7,4 b. May 24, 1895, d. March 14, 1982
MotherEsther Emaline Kahle1,6,2,7,4 b. August 21, 1894, d. February 28, 1970
     Her Social Security Number was 159-20-6688.4 Her married name was Brown.6 Anita Mae Slater married Unknown Brown.6,7,4 Anita Mae Slater was born on September 10, 1926 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.4 As of September 20, 1957,her married name was Carlat.5 She married Dr. Paul B. Carlat on September 20, 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.5 Anita Mae Slater and Dr. Paul B. Carlat were divorced in June, 1966 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.8 Anita Mae Slater died in November, 1981 at age 55.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 328, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 89, District 16-23, Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2

Family 1

Unknown Brown
Marriage*Anita Mae Slater married Unknown Brown.6,7,4 

Family 2

Dr. Paul B. Carlat
Marriage*Anita Mae Slater married Dr. Paul B. Carlat on September 20, 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.5 
Divorce* Anita Mae Slater and Dr. Paul B. Carlat were divorced in June, 1966 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.8 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9684] Explore Clarion, From the Ruth Leone Slater obituary in the Jul 19, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Wilbur Wayne Slater obituary in the Jun 20, 2001 edition.
  7. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Esther Emaline Slater obituary in the Mar 2, 1970 edition.
  8. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.

Anna Frances Versprelle1,2

F, b. October 27, 1883, d. February 6, 1924
     Anna Frances Versprelle was born on October 27, 1883 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.1,2 As of November 2, 1905,her married name was Slater.2 She married Thomas Lyon Slater, son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on November 2, 1905 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 Anna Frances Versprelle died on February 6, 1924 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 40.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4
1920Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois5

Family

Thomas Lyon Slater b. August 25, 1881, d. December 29, 1976
Marriage*Anna Frances Versprelle married Thomas Lyon Slater, son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on November 2, 1905 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.
  2. [S6249] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,, Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1845-1963.
  3. [S1762] Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.

Alice Anna Slater1,2

F, b. November 22, 1906, d. November 3, 2001
FatherThomas Lyon Slater1,3,4,2 b. August 25, 1881, d. December 29, 1976
MotherAnna Frances Versprelle1,3,2 b. October 27, 1883, d. February 6, 1924
     Her married name was Martin.2 Her Social Security Number was 323-22-8882.2 Alice Anna Slater married Frederick "Fred" Martin.2 Alice Anna Slater was born on November 22, 1906 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of circa 1924,her married name was Johnson.4 She married Charles Johnson circa 1924.4,5 Alice Anna Slater died on November 3, 2001 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 94.2,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1930Dwelling 256, District 1288, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 695, District 103-3093, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois7

Family 1

Charles Johnson
Marriage*Alice Anna Slater married Charles Johnson circa 1924.4,5 
Child

Family 2

Frederick "Fred" Martin b. November 24, 1903, d. April 16, 1973
Marriage*Alice Anna Slater married Frederick "Fred" Martin.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9679] Daily Gate City, From the Robert G. Johnson obituary in the Nov 12, 2015 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Isabell Frances Slater1,2,3

F, b. November 29, 1908, d. March 4, 1960
FatherThomas Lyon Slater1,4,2,3 b. August 25, 1881, d. December 29, 1976
MotherAnna Frances Versprelle1,4,3 b. October 27, 1883, d. February 6, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 340-14-8567.2 Isabell Frances Slater was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.2 Her married name was Warren.2 She married Unknown Warren.2 Isabell Frances Slater was born on November 29, 1908 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 As of circa 1926,her married name was Walker.5 She married Lawrence Walker circa 1926.5 Isabell Frances Slater died on March 4, 1960 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 51.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1920Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4
1930Dwelling 57, District 1288, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois5

Family 1

Unknown Warren
Marriage*Isabell Frances Slater married Unknown Warren.2 

Family 2

Lawrence Walker b. circa 1904
Marriage*Isabell Frances Slater married Lawrence Walker circa 1926.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7365] Nevada Department of Health, Nevada, Death Certificates, 1911-1965.
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Ellen Slater1,2,3

F, b. February 25, 1911, d. August 26, 1984
FatherThomas Lyon Slater1,4,2 b. August 25, 1881, d. December 29, 1976
MotherAnna Frances Versprelle1,2 b. October 27, 1883, d. February 6, 1924
     Her Social Security Number was 337-01-7552.5 Her married name was Collins.3 Dorothy Ellen Slater married Robson Morley Collins.3 Dorothy Ellen Slater was born on February 25, 1911 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2,3,5 She died on August 26, 1984 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 256, District 1288, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois4
1940Dwelling 141, District 103-2253, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois6

Family

Robson Morley Collins b. October 5, 1911, d. September 28, 1979
Marriage*Dorothy Ellen Slater married Robson Morley Collins.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Jean Eunice Slater1,2

F, b. February 15, 1913, d. April 28, 2002
FatherThomas Lyon Slater1,3,2 b. August 25, 1881, d. December 29, 1976
MotherAnna Frances Versprelle1,2 b. October 27, 1883, d. February 6, 1924
     Jean Eunice Slater was born on February 15, 1913 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2,4 As of July 6, 1935,her married name was Brims.5 She married James Barrie Brims on July 6, 1935 at Cook Co., Illinois.5 As of July 27, 1955,her married name was Killeen.5 Jean Eunice Slater married Harry Clifford Killeen on July 27, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.5 Jean Eunice Slater died on April 28, 2002 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 64, District 865, Ward 20, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1930Dwelling 256, District 1288, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3
1940Dwelling 699, District 103-3093, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois6

Family 1

James Barrie Brims b. December 16, 1910
Marriage*Jean Eunice Slater married James Barrie Brims on July 6, 1935 at Cook Co., Illinois.5 
Child
  • James D. Brims6

Family 2

Harry Clifford Killeen b. May 19, 1903, d. August 20, 1968
Marriage*Jean Eunice Slater married Harry Clifford Killeen on July 27, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1898] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Barrie Brims1,2

M, b. December 16, 1910
     James Barrie Brims was born on December 16, 1910 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.2 He married Jean Eunice Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle, on July 6, 1935 at Cook Co., Illinois.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 699, District 103-3093, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois3

Occupation

1940Bricklayer3

Family

Jean Eunice Slater b. February 15, 1913, d. April 28, 2002
Marriage*James Barrie Brims married Jean Eunice Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle, on July 6, 1935 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 
Child
  • James D. Brims3

Citations

  1. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harry Clifford Killeen1,2

M, b. May 19, 1903, d. August 20, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 305-14-8429.3
Harry Clifford Killeen was born on May 19, 1903 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.3,4,2 He married Jean Eunice Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle, on July 27, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 Harry Clifford Killeen died on August 20, 1968 at San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 65.4

Family

Jean Eunice Slater b. February 15, 1913, d. April 28, 2002
Marriage*He married Jean Eunice Slater, daughter of Thomas Lyon Slater and Anna Frances Versprelle, on July 27, 1955 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Jeanette L. Nugent1,2

F, b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     Jeanette L. Nugent was buried at Chartiers Cemetery, Carnegie, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3 She was born in 1889 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 As of September 18, 1909,her married name was Slater.4 She married George Albert Slater Sr., son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on September 18, 1909 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 Jeanette L. Nugent died on March 7, 1968 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2 She At West Penn Hospital, Pgh., Pa., on Thursday, March 7, 1968, Jeannette L. Nugent Slater of 811 Idlewood Ave., East Carnegie, Pa., widow of George Albert Slater Sr; mother of Mrs. Mildred Bartrem, Mrs. Jeannette Busse, Mrs. Betty St. Amant, Wayne, George A. Jr. and John Slater; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. on March 9, 1968.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 529, Ward 19, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 52, District 69-816, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

George Albert Slater Sr. b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
Marriage*Jeanette L. Nugent married George Albert Slater Sr., son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on September 18, 1909 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., West Virginia.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  2. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  3. [S3040] Chartiers Cemetery, Allegheny Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Slater-Nugent marriage record.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  10. [S9681] News Record, From the Mildred S. Bartrem obituary in the May 17, 1998 edition.
  11. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.

Wayne Albert Slater1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1910, d. October, 1984
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,6,2,7,3,8 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,6,2,7,3,8 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 173-01-7448.9 Wayne Albert Slater was born on February 24, 1910 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.9,3,5 He married Eleanor E. Coates on May 20, 1939 at Mont Clare, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.4 Wayne Albert Slater died in October, 1984 at Pennsylvania at age 74.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 529, Ward 19, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2

Occupation

1930Steel mill sales clerk2

Family

Eleanor E. Coates b. March 3, 1903, d. March 11, 1988
Marriage*Wayne Albert Slater married Eleanor E. Coates on May 20, 1939 at Mont Clare, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  8. [S9681] News Record, From the Mildred S. Bartrem obituary in the May 17, 1998 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mildred Eleanor Slater1,2,3

F, b. April 21, 1911, d. May 14, 1998
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,2,4,5,6,7 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,2,4,5,6,7 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 167-09-7000.8 Mildred Eleanor Slater was buried at Mount Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.7 She was born on April 21, 1911 at Pennsylvania.1,8 As of June 29, 1940,her married name was Bartrem.3 She married George William Bartrem on June 29, 1940 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,7,9 Mildred Eleanor Slater died on May 14, 1998 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.8,7 She Mildred S. Bartrem died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Masonic "Eastern Star" Home Ross. She was the daughter of the late George A. Slater and Jeanette Nugent Slater. Mrs. Bartrem was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Bartrem; and two brothers, Wayne A Slater and John H. Slater. Burial will be at Mount Royal Cemetery, Shaler. on May 17, 1998.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 52, District 69-816, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1930Public utility bond stenographer2
1940Stenographer5

Family

George William Bartrem b. June 30, 1898, d. January 23, 1989
Marriage*Mildred Eleanor Slater married George William Bartrem on June 29, 1940 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,7,9 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  7. [S9681] News Record, From the Mildred S. Bartrem obituary in the May 17, 1998 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S9681] News Record, From the George W. Bartrem obituary in the Jul 27, 1989 edition.

Martha Jeanette Slater1,2,3

F, b. July 16, 1913, d. September 26, 2007
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,2,4,3,5 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,2,4,3,5 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     Martha Jeanette Slater was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.6 She was born on July 16, 1913 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3 As of February 2, 1938,her married name was Busse.3 She married Richard Henry Busse on February 2, 1938 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.7,3,8 Martha Jeanette Slater died on September 26, 2007 at Florida at age 94.8 She Jeannette S. Busse, 94, of Lehigh acres died September 26, 2007. Formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, she and her husband Richard resided in Seven Lakes in Fort Myers since 1970. Jeannette is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard, sister, Betty St. Amant, 3 nieces, Carol Lee Jones, Kathy St. Amant and Suzanne VanKirk, and 2 nephews, George Slater, and Rick St. Amant. on September 28, 2007.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 131, District 69-610, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1940Stenographer9

Family

Richard Henry Busse b. July 21, 1913, d. November 23, 2011
Marriage*Martha Jeanette Slater married Richard Henry Busse on February 2, 1938 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.7,3,8 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  5. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  6. [S7515] Lee Memorial Gardens, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.
  8. [S1543] News-Press, The, From the Jeannette S. Busse obituary in the Sep 28, 2007 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Albert Slater II1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 3, 1914, d. October 29, 2000
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,2,4,7,8 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,2,4,7,8 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 174-07-0103.9 George Albert Slater II was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.3,5,6 He was born on September 3, 1914 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.9,3,7,5,6 He married Ruth Elizabeth Crowe on May 15, 1937 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,10,7 George Albert Slater II died on October 29, 2000 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 86.9,3,5,11,6 He George A. Slater, 86, of the 1000 block of Fleming Circle, died Oct. 29, 2000 peacefully at his residence. Mr. Slater was a native of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church and had served as an usher for many years. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4632 and a founding member of the Seniors Men's Golf Association at Red Wing Golf Course. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ruth E. Slater; a daughter, Suzanne S. Van Kirk of Virginia Beach; a son, George A. Slater III of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Jeanette S. Busse and her husband, Richard, of Fort Myers, Fla., Betty S. St. Amant of Torrance, Calif; four grandchildren, Chester A. Zemany of San Francisco, Calif., Paige Lawson and her husband John of Newport News, Va., Scott and Kent Slater of Virginia Beach; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tess and Jack Lawson; a niece and nephew, Kathy and Richard St. Amant. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church by Father Michael Breslin. Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. A Rosary will be said Wednesday at 7 p.m. followed by a visitation from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Star of the Sea Building Fund. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, is handling arrangements. on October 31, 2000.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 18, District 69-803, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1940Steel mill worker12

Family

Ruth Elizabeth Crowe b. January 18, 1916, d. January 27, 2011
Marriage*George Albert Slater II married Ruth Elizabeth Crowe on May 15, 1937 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,10,7 
Children
  • George Albert Slater III3,10
  • Suzanne Louise Slater3,10,12,13

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.
  4. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S9191] Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  8. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Elizabeth Slater obituary in the Jan 30, 2011 edition.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Howard Slater1,2,3

M, b. July 6, 1916, d. April, 1986
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,2,4,5,6 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,2,4,5,6 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     His Social Security Number was 174-07-102.7 John Howard Slater was born on July 6, 1916 at Carnegie, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,7 He died in April, 1986 at Pennsylvania at age 69.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 107, District 60, Chartiers, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 394, District 46-146, Norristown, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1940Tubing plant laborer8

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  5. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  6. [S9681] News Record, From the Mildred S. Bartrem obituary in the May 17, 1998 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Betty Leone Slater1,2

F, b. January 12, 1922, d. December 6, 2012
FatherGeorge Albert Slater Sr.1,3,4,5 b. March 14, 1883, d. May 19, 1962
MotherJeanette L. Nugent1,3,4,5 b. 1889, d. March 7, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 176-12-5936.6 Betty Leone Slater was buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Co., California.7 Her married name was Markus.8 She married Mark Joseph Markus.8 Betty Leone Slater was born on January 12, 1922 at Pennsylvania.1,6 As of circa 1948,her married name was St. Amant.2 She married Frank Richard St. Amant circa 1948.9,2 Betty Leone Slater died on December 6, 2012 at Torrance, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 90.6,2 She Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Aunt. Betty Slater St. Amant passed away at 90 years of age on 12/6/2012. Betty studied and upgraded her career to paralegal after working as the traveling secretary to John Harris of the Ice Capades. She met her husband, Frank, while traveling in the show. They were married for 49 wonderful years. Four days before her death her daughter, who was given up for adoption when Betty was young, found her. She is survived by (as far as we know!) her son, Richard St. Amant; daughter, Kathryn St. Amant, and the miracle of having her daughter Cindy Moeck and two grandchildren, Gregory and Emily, come back into her life at this time. Also her nieces, Mildred and Sue; nephew, George, and many friends. on December 14, 2016.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 106, District 353, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 52, District 69-816, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1940Stenographer4

Family 1

Mark Joseph Markus b. March 3, 1924, d. July 1, 1979
Marriage*Betty Leone Slater married Mark Joseph Markus.8 
Child
  • Cindy Markus2

Family 2

Frank Richard St. Amant b. September 5, 1918, d. April 20, 1997
Marriage*Betty Leone Slater married Frank Richard St. Amant circa 1948.9,2 
Children
  • Kathryn "Kathy" St. Amant9,2
  • Francis Richard St. Amant9,2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1780] Daily Breeze, From the Betty Slater St. Amant obituary in the Dec 14, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the George Albert Slater obituary in the May 20, 1962 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Jeannette L. Nugent Slater obituary in the Mar 9, 1968 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2620] Green Hills Memorial Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=28669230&CRid=7999&
  8. [S9682] Moeck Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/105889798/person/380174405636/facts
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.

Ruth Elizabeth Crowe1,2

F, b. January 18, 1916, d. January 27, 2011
     Her Social Security Number was 168-05-8243.3 Ruth Elizabeth Crowe was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.1,4 She was born on January 18, 1916 at Crafton, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,2,4 As of May 15, 1937,her married name was Slater.2 She married George Albert Slater II, son of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, on May 15, 1937 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.5,1,2 Ruth Elizabeth Crowe died on January 27, 2011 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 95.3,1,6,4 She VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth Elizabeth Slater, 95, died Jan. 27, 2011. Mrs. Slater was born in Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Helen Crowe. She was a member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the Star of the Sea Women's Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband, George A. Slater. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Suzanne Van Kirk of Virginia Beach; son, George A. Slater III of Florida; sister, Martha Crowe of Colorado; grandchildren, Scott Slater and wife Rebecca, Kent Slater, Paige Lawson and husband John and Chester Zemany; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tess, and Jack Lawson and Ian and Brandon Slater. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Star of the Sea Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Esteban DeLeon officiating. A private interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Women's Guild at Star of the Sea Parish. on January 30, 2011.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 69-803, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

George Albert Slater II b. September 3, 1914, d. October 29, 2000
Marriage*Ruth Elizabeth Crowe married George Albert Slater II, son of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, on May 15, 1937 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.5,1,2 
Children
  • George Albert Slater III5,1
  • Suzanne Louise Slater5,1,7,8

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Ruth Elizabeth Slater obituary in the Jan 30, 2011 edition.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S9191] Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert Walter Van Kirk Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 15, 1926, d. June 8, 1993
     His Social Security Number was 217-20-6972.5 Robert Walter Van Kirk Jr. was buried at Princess Anne Memorial Park, 1110 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.3,2 He was born on June 15, 1926 at Jefferson, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,4,5 He married Suzanne Louise Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater II and Ruth Elizabeth Crowe, on June 18, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 Robert Walter Van Kirk Jr. died on June 8, 1993 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 66.2,5,6 He Robert W. "Red" Van Kirk, 66, of the 1200 block of Mossy Oaks Court, a retired Navy lieutenant commander and real estate broker, died June 8, 1993, in his residence. Mr. Van Kirk was born in Greene County, Pa. He retired from the Navy with 20 years of service and was the retired owner of Anchor Realty. He was first president of the Tidewater Board of Realtors (1981) and past president of Red Wing Golf Association. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received his B.S. degree in 1948. He received his M.S. from George Washington University and graduated from "Top Gun" then known as the Fleet Air Gunnery Unit. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne L. Van Kirk; one daughter, Lindley Van Kirk of Franklin, Va; two stepdaughters, Paige Lawson of Newport News and Sandi Rice Helms of Salem, Va; one son, Robert W. Van Kirk III of Canonsburg, Pa; two stepsons, Chester A. Zemany of California and Robert M. Rice of Virginia Beach; and three stepgrandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, by the Rev. Jack A. Lawson Jr. Entombment will be in Princess Anne Memorial Park Mausoleum. on June 9, 1993.2

Family

Suzanne Louise Slater
Marriage*He married Suzanne Louise Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater II and Ruth Elizabeth Crowe, on June 18, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Robert W. Van Kirk obituary in the Jun 9, 1993 edition.
  3. [S2882] Princess Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=argabright&GSfn=darr&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=51530554&CRid=51745&df=all&
  4. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Richard Henry Busse1,2,3,4

M, b. July 21, 1913, d. November 23, 2011
     Richard Henry Busse was buried at Lee Memorial Gardens, Fort Myers, Lee Co., Florida.4 His Social Security Number was 167-01-6824.5 He was born on July 21, 1913 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,5 He married Martha Jeanette Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, on February 2, 1938 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,6 Richard Henry Busse died on November 23, 2011 at Florida at age 98.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 131, District 69-610, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1940Plumber7

Family

Martha Jeanette Slater b. July 16, 1913, d. September 26, 2007
Marriage*Richard Henry Busse married Martha Jeanette Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, on February 2, 1938 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,6 

Citations

  1. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S7515] Lee Memorial Gardens, Lee Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1543] News-Press, The, From the Jeannette S. Busse obituary in the Sep 28, 2007 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Frank Richard St. Amant1,2

M, b. September 5, 1918, d. April 20, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 555-34-3979.3 Frank Richard St. Amant was born on September 5, 1918 at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.3 He married Betty Leone Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, circa 1948.4,2 Frank Richard St. Amant died on April 20, 1997 at Torrance, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 78.3

Family

Betty Leone Slater b. January 12, 1922, d. December 6, 2012
Marriage*He married Betty Leone Slater, daughter of George Albert Slater Sr. and Jeanette L. Nugent, circa 1948.4,2 
Children
  • Kathryn "Kathy" St. Amant4,2
  • Francis Richard St. Amant4,2

Citations

  1. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  2. [S1780] Daily Breeze, From the Betty Slater St. Amant obituary in the Dec 14, 2012 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George A. Slater obituary in the Oct 31, 2000 edition.