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     His Social Security Number was 189-14-4073.⁶ Albert Blair Sleppy was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on September 18, 1921 at Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4 He married Marscena Mae Osberg on September 18, 1950.⁷ Albert Blair Sleppy died on September 18, 1970 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.⁷

     Melvin John Sleppy was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 181-14-1041.⁵ He was born on October 24, 1922 at Eche, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^9,6,7 He married Aletha Madeline Cook, daughter of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill, on November 7, 1958.⁴ Melvin John Sleppy died on February 27, 1999 at Pennsylvania at age 76.^5,9

     Jean Margurite Sleppy was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was Szezecina.¹ She married Edward S. Szezecina.¹ Jean Margurite Sleppy was born in 1925 at Pennsylvania.^3,5 She died in 1986.⁵

     Edward S. Szezecina was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Jean Margurite Sleppy, daughter of Isack Mabon "Issac" Sleppy and Freda Elizabeth Smith.² Edward S. Szezecina was born in 1920.¹ He died in 1996.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 193-34-9436.² Marscena Mae Osberg was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on November 18, 1912.^2,4 As of September 18, 1950,her married name was Sleppy.¹ She married Albert Blair Sleppy, son of Isack Mabon "Issac" Sleppy and Freda Elizabeth Smith, on September 18, 1950.¹ Marscena Mae Osberg died on February 4, 1998 at Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 85.^2,4

     Wilna Louise Ion was buried at Fisher Presbyterian Cemetery, Fisher, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 169-30-8328.³ She was born on March 29, 1915 at Fisher, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 As of May 19, 1932,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Willis Benton "Guinea" Smith, son of John Celestial Smith and Margaret "Maggie" Mauk, on May 19, 1932 at Cattaraugus Co., New York.^1,4 Wilna Louise Ion died in November, 1986 at Pennsylvania at age 71.³

     Emory David Fox was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 192-28-6600.⁴ He married Wava M. Smith, daughter of Willis Benton "Guinea" Smith and Wilna Louise Ion.¹ Emory David Fox was born on May 26, 1933 at Clarendon, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2 He died on August 7, 2002 at Pennsylvania at age 69.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 178-32-6903.³ Walter Allen Kibbey married Hilma R. Smith, daughter of Willis Benton "Guinea" Smith and Wilna Louise Ion.¹ Walter Allen Kibbey was born on January 18, 1938 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He died on October 18, 2007 at Pennsylvania at age 69.³

     Anthony J. Lencer was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² He Anthony J. Lencer (Tony), 80, of Crown, PA, died suddenly at his residence Monday, October 14, 2019. He was born in Halton, PA, on June 13, 1939. He was the son of the late Michael and Barbara Sheronovich Lencer. He attended North Clarion School High School and served in Korea with the US Army from 1962-1965. He worked in partnership with his brother Henry Lencer at the Esso Station in Leeper, PA, for many years. He spent the last fourteen years driving school bus for Muccio Transportation. He was a member of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department and served as chief for seventeen years. He also was a driver for the Farmington Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and recently earned his 4th degree. He was an active member of Saint Mary's Church in Crown, PA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baking, and making his famous soups which he loved to share with those around him. On November 11, 1967, at St. Mary Catholic Church he married the former Irene Smith who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Toni (Brian) Bauer of Lucinda PA, and Mary (George) Cory of Summerville Georgia, and two grandchildren Taylor and Trey Bauer of Lucinda PA, along with five siblings, Pauline Starkey of Ohio, Henry (Cathy) Lencer, Francis (Dolores) Lencer, and Barbara Karg all of Crown, and Teresa (Larry) Cyphert of Dubois. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Rudolph, Sister Josephine, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Rosie, Angeline, and Mary. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law and best friend George Karg and brother-in-law Joe Clark. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Borland-Ensminger Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper, PA. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 66 on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown, PA with the Rev. Christopher Barnes, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family.² He was born on June 13, 1939 at Halton, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Irene A. Smith, daughter of Willis Benton "Guinea" Smith and Wilna Louise Ion, on November 11, 1967 at Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Anthony J. Lencer died on October 14, 2019 at Pennsylvania at age 80.²

     William Ray Bowen William R. Bowen, 89, of Columbus, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 at the home of his daughter in New Palestine. Mr. Bowen retired from U.S. Steel as a heavy equipment mechanic after 40 years of service. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion and NRA. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Hubert Nolen officiating. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hope Moravian Cemetery with military honors presented by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Bowen was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania October 26, 1926 to Elmer and Mary Kahle Bowen. He married Rhea M. Gabler on October 10, 1948. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2015. Survivors include his children, Barbara Mahoney of Columbus, William (Karen) Bowen of Columbus and Cynthia (Tim) Lane of New Palestine; grandchildren, Alex Mahoney, Jason (Rachel) Bowen, Joshua (Jenny) Bowen, Brian (Rebecca) Bowen, Brittany Bowen, Jessica (Justin) Berisford and Erica (Kyle) Glick; great-grandsons, Greyson Lee and Max Bowen; and a brother, Arthur (Ruth) Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brothers, Dallas, Everett, Earl, Dave and Harry Bowen.³ He was buried at Moravian Cemetery, Hope, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.^1,3 He was born on October 26, 1926 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Rhea Maxine Gabler, daughter of Francis Xavier Gabler and Kathryn Alveretta Smith, on October 10, 1948.^4,1,2,3 William Ray Bowen died on September 16, 2016 at New Palestine, Hancock Co., Indiana, at age 89.^1,3

     Aloysious Delain "Dee" Gabler was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He Aloysious Delain "Dee" Gabler, of Shippenville, passed away at his home on June 28, 2016. He was 82 years of age. Born on February 9, 1934 in Scotch Hill, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Francis X. and Catherine A. (Smith) Gabler. He served his county as a member of the United States Army as a Military Police officer stationed in Vicenza, Italy. In 2001, he married Sandra Lee Gabler who survives. They enjoyed 15 loving years together. He was a member of the American Riders Bike Club and enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and going to yard sales, and Sandy's cinnamon rolls. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Kevin Gabler and wife Christinia, of Fryburg, and Lane Gabler; four step-children, Kathy Felmlee and husband Denny, of Madison, NC, Rebecca Blake and husband Terry, of Strattanville, William Wolbert and wife Shelby, of Clarion, and Matthew Wolbert, and wife Dr. Thao, of Clarion; three grandchildren, Justin Gabler, of Pittsburgh, Kyle Gabler and wife Krystyn, of Utica, and Shawlane Heffern, of Franklin. He is also survived by six step-grandchildren, T.J. Blake and Ty Blake, William Corry and partner Leah, Cara Craig, Carter Shipley, and Curtis Shipley; two great-grandchildren, Karson Gabler and Amelia Gabler; and four step-great-grandchildren, Aubrianna Corry, Everett Craig, Avari Shipley, and Vincent Shipley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Shawna Gabler-Heffern. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where military honors will be accorded by the Funeral Honor Guard from American Legion Post 66 of Clarion on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will immediately follow with Rev. Rob Hranicky officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery.² He was born on February 9, 1934 at Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He married Sandra Lee "Sandy" Etzel in 2001.² Aloysious Delain "Dee" Gabler died on June 28, 2016 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.^2,3