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     Carolyn June McKinney Carolyn June (McKinney) Motter, 80, of Brookville, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA. She was born on June 28, 1938, in Sligo, PA, to the late John D. and Zelma A. (McGinnis) McKinney. She graduated from Union Joint in Rimersburg with the class of 1956, and then earned her degree in Elementary Education from Clarion College, graduating with the class of 1960. On August 3, 1963, she married F. Clair Motter; after fifty-five years of loving companionship, Clair survives her. He was the love of her life and her best friend. She worked as a teacher and in 1973 they bought the Cook Forest Motel, Cabin, and Sports Center; they owned this establishment until selling it in 2001. Carolyn was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Brookville, PA, and she was also a long-time member of the Brookville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #320. She devoted many hours to her church performing service in the capacities of Elder, Deacon, and a volunteer. She volunteered for many years at the McKinley Health Center where she was lovingly known as “The Candy Lady”. She enjoyed her family, including her nieces and nephews, winters in Florida with her husband, the “Topperware” group and Supper Club. Carolyn’s greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She was consistently a spectator at all her grandchildren’s sporting events. She also enjoyed reading, attending the parades in Virginia Beach at the Shriner’s Convention, Facebooking on her kindle, crafting, painting, ceramics, and simply having a good time. She was a very generous person, always fun loving and very funny. Her thoughtful nature and giving personality will be remembered by all those who had the privilege of knowing this sweet, sweet lady. In addition to her husband, Carolyn is survived by one son; Kevin Motter of Brookville, PA; one daughter; Karen (David) Ray of Brookville, PA; one sister; Dolores Kinkead of Wichita, KS; one sister-in-law; Marilyn McKinney, who was her “big sister”, of Warren, PA; one brother-in-law; Bob Himes of Brookville, PA; two granddaughters; Heather Motter of Delaware; Amanda Ray of Erie, PA; three grandsons; Brandon Motter of Brookville, PA; Aaron Ray of Virginia; Seth Ray of Grove City, PA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by two brothers; Karle D. McKinney, Donald McKinney; and one sister; Marion McNaughton. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, ltd, 345 Main St., Brookville, PA, 15825. An Order of Eastern Star service will take place on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. On Monday, November 12, 2018, another hour of viewing will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. also at the Funeral Home. A funeral service will then take place at the Presbyterian Church in Brookville, PA, beginning at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Nathan Royster. Interment will take place at the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Twp., Jefferson County, PA.² She was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Sigel, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on June 28, 1938 at Sligo, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² As of August 3, 1963,her married name was Motter.¹ She married Frank Clair Motter, son of Frank Marvin Motter and Roberta Lucille Whitehill, on August 3, 1963 at Sligo, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Carolyn June McKinney died on November 7, 2018 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.²

     Mildred Kathryn "Millie" Motter was buried at Forest Avenue Cemetery, Angola, Erie Co., New York.⁶ She Mildred K. "Millie" Rankus (Motter), of Angola, NY entered into rest Saturday, September 3, 2016, age 85. Beloved wife of the late George S. Rankus; dearest mother of Marve (Sue) Rankus and the late William (Cindy) Rankus; Sister of Claire (Carolyn) Motter also pre deceased by 3 brothers and two sisters; grandmother of Lindsay (Matt), Scott, Katie and Luke; great grandmother and “Choo Choo” to McKenzie, Emerson and Matthew; survived by many nieces and nephews.³ Her married name was Rankus.⁵ She married George Samuel Rankus.^5,3 Mildred Kathryn "Millie" Motter was born in 1931 at Pennsylvania.^2,6 She died on September 3, 2016 at Angola, Erie Co., New York.³

     His Social Security Number was 172-16-3390.⁶ George Samuel Rankus was buried at Forest Avenue Cemetery, Angola, Erie Co., New York.³ He married Mildred Kathryn "Millie" Motter, daughter of Frank Marvin Motter and Roberta Lucille Whitehill.^1,2 George Samuel Rankus was born on August 15, 1921 at Reynoldsville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4,5,7 He died on May 27, 1987 at New York at age 65.^6,7

     George Melvin Eshbaugh was buried at Shannondale Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Redbank Township, Union Co., Pennsylvania.¹ His Social Security Number was 211-01-9972.³ He was born on June 5, 1901 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He married Hazel I. Whitehill, daughter of William A. Whitehill and Martha Arathusia Porter, circa 1923.^1,4 George Melvin Eshbaugh died on February 23, 1984 at Pennsylvania at age 82.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 534-09-1049.⁵ Jean Isabelle Gallant was born on December 8, 1912 at King Co., Washington.^2,5,6 As of October 8, 1936,her married name was Goe.³ She married Walter Wrenn Goe on October 8, 1936 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ As of February 14, 1946,her married name was Bruton.³ Jean Isabelle Gallant married Marvin O. Bruton on February 14, 1946 at King Co., Washington.³ Jean Isabelle Gallant died on June 4, 1977 at Alameda Co., California, at age 64.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 534-01-2559.⁶ Elizabeth Gallant was born on August 31, 1917 at King Co., Washington.^2,6 As of September 3, 1938,her married name was Wilson.³ She married Robert Glen Wilson on September 3, 1938 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^5,3 Elizabeth Gallant died on March 20, 2009 at Washington at age 91.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 533-14-6034.⁴ Marvin O. Bruton was born on July 24, 1921 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.^2,3,5,6,4 He married Jean Isabelle Gallant, daughter of Charles Howard Gallant and Georgina Young, on February 14, 1946 at King Co., Washington.¹ Marvin O. Bruton died on July 7, 1986 at St. Louis Co., Minnesota, at age 64.^5,6

     John Howard "Jack" Gallant was buried at Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Clinton, Island Co., Washington.³ His Social Security Number was 534-05-1291.⁸ He was born on May 3, 1918 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^3,8,4 He married Zoe Anne Vickers on April 8, 1949 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^9,6 John Howard "Jack" Gallant died on February 16, 1984 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 65.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 538-18-6286.⁵ Richard Gilbert Gallant Jr. was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 201 Oak Grove Road NW, West Salem, Polk Co., Oregon.⁶ He was born on February 24, 1925 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^4,7 He married Phyllis Gayle Solberg on December 31, 1960 at Deschutes Co., Oregon.⁸ Richard Gilbert Gallant Jr. died on December 17, 1993 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 68.^5,2

     Zoe Anne Vickers was born on August 18, 1926 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.² As of April 8, 1949,her married name was Gallant.¹ She married John Howard "Jack" Gallant, son of Richard Gilbert Gallant and Clara Emily Bailey Lyman, on April 8, 1949 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2 Zoe Anne Vickers died on April 7, 2015 at age 88.² She Zoe Anne Vickers Gallant, daughter of Virgil Vernon and Gertrude May (Lawry) Vickers, passed away on April 7. Zoe Anne was born in Seattle, on August 18, 1926. She grew up in the Green Lake area. As a young child, she entertained all with her dancing and singing. She played the harp with the Seattle Baby Orchestra. She attended Lincoln High School, where she excelled in drama, art, music and dance. She spent summers and most of her life on Whidbey Island. Zoe Anne loved bowling. She bowled until she was 80, even teaching herself to bowl left-handed after she broke her bowling arm. She donated countless hours of community service by running a youth bowling league every Saturday from September to May for over 40 years. Every summer, she taught swimming lessons and coached swim team. Zoe Anne married John (Jack) Howard Gallant on April 8, 1949. They had four children. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Mayrene Hughes; brother, Lawry Vickers; her husband, John (Jack) Howard Gallant; and son, Lawry Gallant. She is survived by her remaining children: James Vernon Gallant of Kirkland, Bette Jo (Jeff) Davis of South Rim, Utah, and Terri Ellen Henninger of Gilbert, Ariz. on April 7, 2015.²

     Phyllis Gayle Solberg was buried at Restlawn Memory Gardens, 201 Oak Grove Road NW, West Salem, Polk Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 543-16-1149.³ She was born on June 18, 1922 at Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming.^3,4,1 As of December 31, 1960,her married name was Gallant.⁵ She married Richard Gilbert Gallant Jr., son of Richard Gilbert Gallant and Clara Emily Bailey Lyman, on December 31, 1960 at Deschutes Co., Oregon.⁵ Phyllis Gayle Solberg died on August 26, 1988 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 66.^6,3,4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 532-01-4453.³ Rae Marietta Gallant was buried at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King Co., Washington.⁴ She was born on April 30, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^3,1 As of April 1, 1933,her married name was Robbins.² She married Homer Raymond Robbins on April 1, 1933 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.² Rae Marietta Gallant died in October, 1978 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 65.^5,3

     Homer Raymond Robbins was buried at Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Lake Forest Park, King Co., Washington.¹ His Social Security Number was 563-03-6019.⁶ He was born on September 5, 1909 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^6,4 He married Rae Marietta Gallant, daughter of Richard Gilbert Gallant and Fredrika R. Hartman, on April 1, 1933 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ Homer Raymond Robbins died on December 31, 2006 at King Co., Washington, at age 97.^6,5

     Marian Virginia "Alice" Larkin was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Renton, King Co., Washington.³ Her Social Security Number was 532-14-6916.² Her married name was Norris.² She married Darrel A. Norris.^2,6 Marian Virginia "Alice" Larkin was born on July 24, 1917 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^2,5 As of May 13, 1948,her married name was Dew.⁶ She married Marion Edwin Dew on May 13, 1948 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁶ Marian Virginia "Alice" Larkin and an unknown person were divorced before August, 1962.⁶ She died on November 29, 1988 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 71.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 531-12-8680.⁴ Dorothy V. Larkin was born on August 8, 1919 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington; The Washington Birth Index has a birth date of Aug 6, 1919.^5,4,6 As of October 21, 1936,her married name was Brazier.² She married William A. Brazier Jr. on October 21, 1936 at King Co., Washington.² Dorothy V. Larkin died on November 19, 2009 at Renton, King Co., Washington, at age 90.^4,6 She Dorothy V. Brazier - Dorothy, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2009 in Renton, WA with her loving family at her side. Born August 8, 1919 in Everett, WA, she later resided in the Renton and Kent areas. Dorothy is survived by daughter Barbara Moreen (Scott) and son Daniel (Margie); granddaughter Jeanne Zumach; grandsons Michael Sands and Brian Brazier; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Caplinger, Virginia Thurman, brother James Larkin (Carlyn) and many nieces and nephews. on December 15, 2009.⁶

     Mary Virginia Larkin was buried at Union Cemetery, 323 North King Street, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 578-24-3010.⁵ She was born on July 28, 1925 at Washington.^1,5,4 As of January 19, 1946,her married name was Hall.² She married Earl Edmond Hall on January 19, 1946 at Washington, D.C..² Mary Virginia Larkin died on January 2, 2013 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 87.^5,6,4

     Her married name was Salisbury.² Her Social Security Number was 542-20-6168.² Her married name was Thorpe.² Patricia Anne Larkin married Unknown Thorpe.² Patricia Anne Larkin married Unknown Salisbury.² Patricia Anne Larkin was born on January 27, 1926 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁵ As of August 17, 1942,her married name was Dobson.³ She married David John Dobson on August 17, 1942 at Clark Co., Washington.³ Patricia Anne Larkin died on April 15, 2006 at Massachusetts at age 80.^2,5

     Her married name was Thurman.³ Virginia May Larkin married Unknown Thurman.³ Virginia May Larkin was born on May 26, 1929 at Washington.^1,4