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     Her Social Security Number was 269-36-1445.² Lela Fern Loyer was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.^1,3 She was born on February 16, 1901 at Chatfield, Crawford Co., Ohio.^1,3,2 As of August 23, 1923,her married name was Slater.⁴ She married Alvin Franklin Slater, son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on August 23, 1923 at Crawford Co., Ohio.⁴ Lela Fern Loyer died on September 18, 1981 at Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 80.^1,3,5 She BUCYRUS - Lela F. Slater, 80, of 131 Wallace Ave. died Friday evening in Bucyrus Community Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1901, in Chatfield, she operated Slater's Grocery in Chatfield from 1929 to 1956 and then moved to Bucyrus. She had been a resident of the Belle Hoffman Michael Home for the past two years. She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle of the church, American Legion Auxiliary 181, the 37th division Auxiliary, the Veterans of World War I Barracks 177, the DAV Auxiliary and the Bucyrus Eastern Star 3. Survivors include a son, Robert of Bucyrus; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Ricker of Gaffney, S.C; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home by the Rev. John E. Kerr. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on September 20, 1981.³

     Evelyn M. "Betty" Slater was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 273-20-3739.⁸ She was born on August 19, 1925 at Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.^9,8,4,5 As of 1946,her married name was Ricker.² She married Edward Gaylord Ricker on June 23, 1946 at Chatfield, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,4,5,10,7 Evelyn M. "Betty" Slater died on November 20, 2012 at Texas at age 87.^8,4,5 She Evelyn M. (Betty Slater) Ricker. Spring, TX: Former Bucyrus resident Betty Ricker, 87, of 17803 Hawk Haven Lane, Spring, Texas. 77379 passed away peacefully on November 20, 2012 in Texas. Betty was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Alvin and Lela Slater. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward "Bud" Ricker on May 3, 2007. She was loved and admired by her son, Tom Ricker and wife Angela of Spring, Texas; along with three grandsons, Aaron Ricker and wife Patrice who are currently residing in San Diego, Calf. while serving in the U.S. Navy. A.J. Ricker and wife Lauren who is currently coaching at Western Michigan University of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Evan Ricker and his wife Heather of Troy, Ohio; Betty has one great-grandson, Colton Thomas Ricker who is the son of Aaron and Patrice Ricker. She is also preceded in Death by a son Jerry Ricker; and two brothers, William and Robert Slater. Betty Ricker's Life was fulfilled by: graduating from Chatfield High School in 1943, getting married in Chatfield, Ohio in 1946 and raising two sons while volunteering in numerous school and church activities. In 1970 her husband and her moved to Gaffney, South Carolina, and in 1984 made a final move to Texas, where they attended and participated in various grandchild activities. Betty was 60 year plus Eastern Star member of the Nevada/Bucyrus chapters. Betty and her husband were former members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Bucyrus, Ohio. on December 1, 2012.⁴

     William Franklin Slater was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.¹ He died on February 27, 1935 at Crawford Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on February 27, 1935 at Crawford Co., Ohio.¹

     Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on September 15, 1853 at Porter Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Margaret C. Slater, daughter of James Slater and Sarah Jane Whitehill, circa 1881.^1,2 Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips died on March 13, 1943 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.²

     Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,8 She was born on December 3, 1882 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 As of June 20, 1911,her married name was Zilhaver.³ She married Clyde Henry Zilhaver on June 20, 1911 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; Her obituary has a marriage date of Jun 21, 1911.^3,4 Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips died on March 12, 1964 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.⁴ She CLARION – Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver, 82, of 51 Fifth Avenue, Clarion, died at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon at the nearby home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. McNutt. A daughter of Franklin and Margaret Slater Phillips, she was born in Clarion, December 3, 1882. She married Clyde H. Zilhaver, June 21, 1911. He preceded her in death, May 11, 1949. She was active in Clarion civic and church circles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarion, the Clarion County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Clarion Women’s Benefit Association, the Clarion Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star and the Joppa White Shrine of New Bethlehem. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. E. V. (Margaret) McNutt of Clarion, Mrs. Walter (Louise) Smith of Clarion, Mrs. Wayne (Katherine) Shoup of New Brighton and one son, Frank Zilhaver of Clarion. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Removal was to the J. Ward Kier Funeral Home in Clarion where friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight and where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. In charge of the services will be the Rev. Howard C. Blanchard of the First Baptist Church of Clarion. Burial will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on March 13, 1964.⁴

     Sarah Edna Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 181-26-4722.⁴ She was born on October 3, 1885 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 She died on March 29, 1954 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.³

     Irene Elizabeth Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6,5 She Irene Elizabeth Phillips died at her home in Clarion, Friday afternoon, April 13, 1934 at 4:15, after an illness of several months. She was born in Clarion, the daughter of Frank P. and Margaret Phillips, both of whom survive, and had spent her entire life there. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist church of Clarion and of the Clarion county chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving besides her parents are: two sisters, Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver and Edna Phillips, a brother, John D. [V.] Phillips, six nieces and one nephew, all of Clarion. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist church, Clarion 3:00 o’clock Monday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. C. C. Rich in charge and interment was made in the Clarion cemetery.⁵ She was born on May 19, 1888 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 She died on April 13, 1934 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 45.^4,5

     John V. Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 205-26-7062.⁸ He was born on December 20, 1892 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Erda Mae Crawford on August 15, 1911.^5,9,6 John V. Phillips died on April 18, 1963 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^8,5,6 He John V. Phillips, 70, retired Clarion businessman, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Franklin Hospital. He had been residing with his daughter Miss Ruth Phillips at 930 Elk St. Franklin. Mr. Phillips was born in Clarion on Dec. 20, 1892, the son of the late Frank P. and Margaret Slater Phillips. On Aug. 15, 1911, he was married to the former Erda Crawford who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1962. For a number of years prior to establishing the Phillips Greenhouses, now identified as Phillips Flowers here, Mr. Phillips was associated in the food market business with his father, where now is operated Gichrings Market. Mr. Phillips spent practically his entire life in Clarion with exception of the years since he has retired when his winters were spent in Florida. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Clarion; served as Clarion borough tax collector and served as a member of Clarion borough council and an honorary member of the Clarion Volunteer Fire Company. Fraternally, Mr. Phillips was a member of the Clarion Lodge of Masons and the Coudersport Consistory of Coudersport. He is survived by these children: Mrs. Howard (Sara) Smith of Mayport RD; Mrs. Herbert L. (Ruth) [Florence] Kifer of Clarion; Miss Ruth Phillips of Franklin and Jack Phillips of Buffalo, N. Y. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver of Clarion and seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The body is at Goble Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from Goble Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Howard C. Blanchard, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on April 19, 1963.⁵

     Erda Mae Crawford was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3,4 She was born on June 21, 1892 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 As of August 15, 1911,her married name was Phillips.² She married John V. Phillips, son of Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips and Margaret C. Slater, on August 15, 1911.^2,3,4 Erda Mae Crawford died on December 31, 1962 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^2,3,4 She Erda Crawford Phillips, 70, of Franklin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday at her home. She was the daughter of Joseph and Henrietta Breniman Crawford, born in Washington June 21, 1892. She was a graduate of the Clarion Normal School. Erda married John V. Phillips August 15, 1911. They established Phillips Greenhouse in Clarion and retired to Florida from that enterprise. Following Erda's ill health, the couple returned to live in Franklin, PA. She was a member of the Clarion Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Joppa Shrine and the DAR. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters Ruth Phillips, Sara Smith and her husband, Howard, of Mayport and Florence Kifer and her husband, Herbert L., of Clarion; a son, Jack Phillips of Buffalo, N.Y; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Goble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Clarion Cemetery. on January 2, 1963.³

     Her Social Security Number was 185-52-9100.⁴ Sara Elizabeth Phillips was buried at Smith Cemetery, Heathville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ She was born on May 22, 1912 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ As of 1936,her married name was Smith.³ She married Howard Louraine Smith in 1936 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.^2,7,3,10 Sara Elizabeth Phillips died on September 26, 1995 at Pennsylvania at age 83.^4,11

     Ruth D. Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 201-14-5495.⁸ She was born on August 9, 1914 at Pennsylvania.^4,3,8 She died on January 26, 1993 at Arizona at age 78; The SSDI has a death date of Jan 23, 1993.^3,8

     Her Social Security Number was 188-22-9037.⁴ Florence Mae Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,7 She was born on March 10, 1920 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,8 As of August 26, 1937,her married name was Kifer.³ She married Herbert Leroy Kifer on August 26, 1937.³ Florence Mae Phillips died on February 13, 2001 at Peoria, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 80.^2,4,9 She Florence Kifer, 80, of Glendale AZ., formerly of Clarion, died Tuesday February 13, 2001, in Peoria, Ariz. Born March 10, 1920, she was a daughter of John V. and Erda Crawford Phillips. Mrs. Kifer was married in May 1937 to Herbert L. Kifer, who died May 23, 1982. She and her late husband owned and operated Phillips Flowers in Clarion until their retirement. Mrs. Kifer was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clarion. Mrs. Kifer was an avid golfer. Surviving are a son and his wife, James H. and Carol Kifer of Clarion; a daughter Cherie K. Elder and her friend, Tom, of Phoenix, Ariz; four grandchildren, Debra Rankin of Clarion, James L. Kifer of Rimersburg and Scott Elder and Missy Elder, both of Phoenix, Ariz; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, Jack Phillips of Buffalo, NY. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kifer was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Smith and Ruth Phillips. Visitation will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Clarion Cemetery. on February 16, 2001.²

     John A. Fleming was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He was born on November 5, 1856 at Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; His obituary has a birth year of 1857.^4,3,2 He married Nancy H. "Nannie" Slater, daughter of James Slater and Sarah Jane Whitehill, on November 9, 1886 at Curllsville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 John A. Fleming died on March 9, 1927 at Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^3,2 He One of the best known citizens of western Clarion County, John A. Fleming, died at his home in Monroe, Beaver Township, Wednesday, March 9, 1927, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Fleming was a son of David and Eliza Fleming, and was born November 5, 1857, at Reidsburg, where he lived for forty-five years, moving then to Beaver township, in which he has resided ever since. He was married Nov. 19, 1886, at Curllsville, to Nancy H. Slater, who survives him with the following children: Calvin, St. Petersburg; Frank, James and Mrs. Colonel Hunsberger, Lamartine; George, Pittsburgh; Margaret, Karns City; Josephine, Emma, Floyd and, Wilber at home. He is also survived by three sisters, but was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. The deceased was a farmer all of his active life, and was a progressive and enterprising citizen and was highly respected by all who knew him. His funeral was held Saturday, March 12th, at his late home in Monroe, the services being conducted by Rev. Gilbert of Emlenton, assisted by Rev. I. G. Snyder. The interment was made in Union Cemetery, Knox. on March 17, 1927.²

     David Calvin Fleming was buried at St. Petersburg Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,7,8 His Social Security Number was 185-30-7815.⁷ He was born on September 13, 1887 at Reidsburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4,5,7 He married Mabel Mae Ashbaugh on September 20, 1910 at St. Petersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6,7 David Calvin Fleming died on August 30, 1961 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^5,7

     Floyd Albert Fleming was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ His Social Security Number was 168-32-4073.¹⁰ He was born on December 5, 1889 at Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4,10,5,6 He died on January 19, 1969 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^10,6 He KNOX - Floyd A. Fleming, 79, of Knox RD1 died at 6 a.m. Sunday in his home following an extended illness. Born in Monroe Township, December 5, 1889, he was the son of John A. and Nancy Slater Fleming. Mr. Fleming, who had lived in the Knox area since 1901, was a farmer and oil producer and was active in farming until his illness in 1965. He was a member of the United Church of Christ at Monroe and had in earlier years served as a deacon in the church. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Colonel (Lillian) Hunsberger, Emlenton RD1; Miss Georgia Fleming, Sewickley; Mrs. Paul (Josephine) Rush, Sligo RD2, Frank R., James M., Willard and Margaret Fleming, all of Knox RD1; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. One sister, Anna, and a brother, Calvin, preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. William A. Boyer, pastor of the United Church of Christ of Monroe, will officiate. Interment will follow in Knox Union Cemetery. on January 20, 1969.⁶

     Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming was buried at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania; There is an incomplete headstone for him in Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 190-16-6522.⁸ He was born on May 4, 1891 at Reidsburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; His WWII Draft Registration card has a birth date of May 4, 1892.^1,9,3,8 He married Elva K. Snyder on December 1, 1915.^6,10 Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming married Genevieve Louise Stover on May 4, 1959.⁶ Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming died on July 19, 1972 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^8,6 He Knox- Frank R. Fleming, 81, of 403 Liberty Street, Franklin, former resident of Knox RD 1, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday in Franklin Hospital. He was born in Reidsburg, May 4, 1881 (should be 1891) the son of John and Nancy Slater Fleming. He first married Elva Snyder, December 1, 1915. She preceded him in death January 21, 1958. On May 4, 1959, he married Genevieve Watson, who survives. Mr. Fleming was a dairy man and a farmer his entire life. He previously resided in Knox RD 1 on a farm which he and his brother, James, operated and had just recently moved to Franklin. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church of West Home in Emlenton RD 1. Surviving in addition to his wife, Genevieve, are one daughter, Mrs. William (Lucille) Dailey of Santa Ana, California; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and two brothers, James and Wilbur Fleming of Knox RD 1. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Colonel (Lily May) Hunsberger of Emlenton RD 1, Miss Georgia Fleming of Knox RD 1, and Mrs. Paul (Josephine) Rush of Sligo RD; and several nieces and nephews. One son, John B. Fleming, died March 13, 1962, and step-daughter, Mrs. Oliver (Sarah) Conway, died January 21, 1968. He was also preceded in death by a step-grandson, Richard Conway; two brothers, Floyd and Calvin Fleming; and two sisters, Anna and Margaret. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the William N. Ruppert Funeral Home in Knox where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. Edward Brandt of the Free Methodist Church of West Home, will officiate. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. on July 20, 1972.⁶

     Sarah Anna Fleming was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ She was born on June 21, 1892 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6 She died on February 27, 1962 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 165-50-1673.⁶ Lillian Mae "Lillie" Fleming was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ She was born on June 6, 1894 at Pennsylvania.⁶ As of circa 1920,her married name was Hunsberger.⁸ She married Colonel George Hunsberger circa 1920.^9,8,4,5 Lillian Mae "Lillie" Fleming died in September, 1979 at Pennsylvania at age 85.⁶