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     Hazel Irene Oliver was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.^1,3 She was born on September 14, 1923.⁴ As of circa 1944,her married name was Ion.⁵ She married Willfred Paul Ion, son of George Hasting Ion and Ida Belle Dolby, circa 1944.^1,5,2 Hazel Irene Oliver died on January 27, 2009 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 85.^1,4 She Hazel Irene Ion, 85, of Jacksonville passed away January 27, 2009. She was a homemaker and loving mother. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and also volunteered for the Salvation Army during the holidays. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willfred Paul Ion; son, Willfred George Ion; great-grandson, Aiden Moberg. She is survived by her children, Betty Hampton (James), Nancy Schairer (James), Edith Kiser, Donnie Ion, Michael Ion (Mildred), and Robert Ion (Vickie); 25 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; and 3 great, great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville. Interment and procession will follow in Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Boulevard, Jacksonville 904-777-5727 is serving the Ion Family. on January 31, 2009.¹

     His Social Security Number was 264-76-6739.⁶ Willfred George Ion married Karen Sue Unknown.⁴ Willfred George Ion married Clarissa Unknown.⁴ Willfred George Ion was born on January 25, 1947 at Adrian, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^6,2,4 He died on February 26, 2004 at Greenville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.^6,4 He Willfred George Ion, 57, of Hadley, formerly of Kittanning, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004 at UPMC Greenville. He was born Jan. 25, 1947 to Willfred Paul and Hazel (Oliver) Ion. Mr. Ion was a carpet layer and handyman. A Navy veteran, he served during the Vietnam War. His memberships included the Greenville Eagles and the Greenville Moose, which included the Legion of the Moose. His hobbies included building model ships. Survivors include one son, Willfred George Ion Jr. of Apollo; three daughters, Melissa Irene Ion of Apollo, Kimberly Duttry of Hadley and Shelli McCombs of Greenville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother of Jacksonville, Fla; two former wives, Karen Sue Blair of Apollo and Clarissa Ion of Greenville; three brothers, Michael Ion of Tennessee, Robert Ion of Florida and Donald Ion of Jacksonville, Fla; and three sisters, Betty Hampton of Orange Park, Fla., Edith Kiser of New York and Nancy Schrier of Norfolk, Va. He was preceded in death by his father. on February 28, 2004.⁴

     Edith C. Ion Edith C. (Ion) Kiser, 69, of Ford City, formerly of Brady's Bend, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Kittanning to the late Wilferd and Hazel (Oliver) Ion. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a homemaker. Edith liked to play darts, crafts, and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include daughters Kim Wicklund of Wisconsin, Tina Erdley, of Pa., Hazel Kiser of Pa; sons Kenneth Ion of Pa; George Kiser of Fla; grandchildren, Heath, Nadua, Hailey, Martin, Alexis, Shayla; sisters Betty Hampton of Fla., Nancy (Jim) Schairer of Va; and brothers Don Ion of Pa., Mike Ion of Tennessee, and Bob (Vickie) Ion of Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George Kiser; and brother George Ion. Friends will be received Thursday, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., at the Kennedy & Blodgett Funeral Home in Kittanning. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas E. Dorula officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Brady’s Bend.³ She was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bradys Bend, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 Her married name was Kiser.³ She married George Michael Kiser.³ Edith C. Ion was born on February 12, 1949 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on August 14, 2018 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 163-36-6913.³ George Michael Kiser was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bradys Bend, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Edith C. Ion, daughter of Willfred Paul Ion and Hazel Irene Oliver.¹ George Michael Kiser was born on March 19, 1944 at East Brady, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He died on July 3, 2000 at Pennsylvania at age 56.³

     Christine L. Petrus was buried at Saint Francis DePaul Cemetery, Cadogan Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She was born on August 29, 1944 at Ford City, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^5,4,6 As of July 13, 1962,her married name was Ballock.⁵ She married Dennis Joseph Ballock on July 13, 1962 at Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ As of June 3, 1994,her married name was Cramer.¹ Christine L. Petrus married Randy R. Cramer on June 3, 1994 at Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vermont.^1,3,6 Christine L. Petrus died on September 4, 2016 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.^5,4 She Christine L. (Ballock) Cramer, 72, of Ford City passed away on September 4, 2016 at ACMH. She was born on August 29, 1944 in Ford City, the daughter of Anthony and Thelma Ion Petrus. She married her husband Randy R. Cramer on June 3, 1994. She was previously employed as a technician by the Armstrong Conservation District. She was a Ford City Hall of Fame Inductee, on the board of Ford City Library, an Armstrong County Historical Society Genealogy Member. She enjoyed belly dancing, and formed the Suverna Dance Troup. Cramer was also a member of Ford City Summerfest and volunteered for numerous groups, while putting everybody before herself. Survivors include her husband and daughters Denise Lasher of Ford City, and Dorothy Hawkins of Ford City; her grandchildren Hunter Lasher, James Hawkins III, and Heather Hawkins; great grandchildren, Jocelyn, Noah, and Coltin; and brother Paul Petrus of Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her brothers Raymond, Carl, Donald, and Richard. She had three grandchildren, and great grandchildren. on September 6, 2016.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 165-30-2058.⁸ Raymond Anthony Petrus was buried at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁹ He was born on January 25, 1938 at Ford City, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^8,10,4,3 He married Leslie Jo Benson in August, 1965 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^2,11 Raymond Anthony Petrus died on September 13, 1995 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 57.^10,8,4 He Raymond A. Petrus, 57, of Tampa died Wednesday at home. A native of Ford City, Pa., he moved to Tampa in 1963 from Pittsburgh. He was a magazine distributor, an Army veteran and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; two sons, Raymond and Ronald, both of Tampa; his parents, Anthony and Thelma of Ford City; a sister, Christine Cramer of Ford City; three brothers, Paul of Chester, Conn., Donnie of Verona, Pa., and Richard of Ford City; and a grandchild. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. on September 14, 1995.⁴

     Richard William "Rich" Petrus was buried at Saint Francis DePaul Cemetery, Cadogan Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 165-30-2060.⁴ He married Sylvia J. Smeltzer.⁸ Richard William "Rich" Petrus was born on March 24, 1940 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^9,3,2,4 He died on January 26, 2004 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.^9,2,3,4 He Richard "Rich" Petrus, 63, of Ford City, died Monday (Jan. 26, 2004) in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin. Born March 24, 1940, in Kittanning, he lived in Ford City all his life. Mr. Petrus was a foreman at Acme Motors, Kittanning, and worked at Freeport Brick Shop before retiring. He was a member of St. Francis of Paola Roman Catholic Church and the Latin American Club, both in Ford City, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles and Moose, all in Kittanning. He enjoyed working on cars. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruth (Daniel) Reinke of Leechburg, Mrs. Carla (Brian) Densmore of Ford City and Ashley Petrus of Kittanning; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his mother, Thelma Ion Petrus of Ford City; two brothers, Donald Petrus of Pittsburgh and Paul Petrus of Connecticut; a sister, Mrs. Christine (Randy) Cramer of Ford City; and his fiancee, Peggy Delp. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Petrus; and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Petrus. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Mantini Funeral Home Inc., 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Edward Volz will officiate. Burial will be in St. Francis of Paola Cemetery, South Buffalo. on January 27, 2004.²

     Carl Henry Petrus was buried at Saint Francis DePaul Cemetery, Cadogan Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2,4 He Carl Henry Petrus, 17, of 434 Fourth Ave., Ford City, died at 12:13 a.m. today (June 16, 1959) in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning, of injuries received in an automobile accident on Rt. 66, South of Paradise Beach. Petrus was born Jan. 1, 1942, in Ford City, the son of Anthony and Thelma Ion Petrus. He was a local newspaper carrier both for a Pittsburgh paper and The Leader-Times. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers and a sister: Raymond, Donald, and Paul, at home; Richard, Ford City, and Christine, at home. Friends will be received after 7 tonight at the Faykosh funeral home, Ford City. Services will be held in Saint Francis de Paul's Church, Ford City. Rev. Francis Lizik will officiate. Burial will be in the Saint Frances de Paul's cemetery.⁴ He was born on January 1, 1942 at Ford City, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He died on June 16, 1959 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 17.^2,3,4

     Donald T. "Donnie" Petrus Sr. was buried at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery, 45th and Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 162-38-6553.⁸ He married Florence A. Casey.⁵ Donald T. "Donnie" Petrus Sr. was born on November 14, 1947 at Pennsylvania.^8,3,4,9 He died on July 11, 2008 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60.^8,3,4,9 He PETRUS DONALD T., SR., on Friday, July 11, 2008, Don, age 60, of Lawrenceville. Beloved husband of Florence (Casey) Petrus; loving son of Thelma and the late Anthony Petrus; beloved brother of Christine Cramer, Paul Petrus and the late Raymond, Carl and Richard Petrus; cherished Nunno of Chloe, Nathan and Geary; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Don was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW, Ralph McNulty Post #214. on July 13, 2008.⁵