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     Leslie Jo Benson was buried at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Hillsborough Co., Florida.³ Her Social Security Number was 262-72-1578.⁴ She was born on April 8, 1943.⁴ As of August, 1965,her married name was Petrus.¹ She married Raymond Anthony Petrus, son of Anthony Petrus and Thelma Elizabeth Ion, in August, 1965 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,2 Leslie Jo Benson died on January 13, 2014 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 70.^4,2 She Leslie Petrus, 70, of Tampa, passed away Jan. 13, 2014, at her home with family and friends by her side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was a mother to many and enjoyed working and caring for her backyard plants. Leslie opened her door to all and had a loving heart to heal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Petrus. Leslie is survived by her mother, Shirley Benson; her sons, Raymond Petrus (Michele) and Ronald Petrus (Cynthia); grandchildren, Megan, Emily, Raymond and Ronald; siblings, Roger Benson, Alan Benson, Chet Benson and Terri Benson. on January 15, 2014.²

     Gladys Marie Kranz was buried at Sherrett Cemetery, Sherrett, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 204-32-5791.³ Her married name was Ion.¹ She married Irvin Leroy "Roy" Ion, son of George Hasting Ion and Ida Belle Dolby.¹ Gladys Marie Kranz was born on January 4, 1918 at Prospect, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died in December, 1981 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.³

     Richard Lavern Ion Richard Lavern Ion, 79, of Adrian, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at ACMH Hospital. He was born April 30, 1941, at home in Manorville, to the late Leroy and Gladys (Krantz) Ion. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Richard started working as a truck driver then became a coal miner and retired after 25 years. Richard was a member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Dept. and the United Mine Workers. He liked to fish, hunt and ride his four wheeler with his dog, Coal, to accompany him. He was friendly with everyone he met. Offer him a cup of coffee and he will be your friend. Richard enjoyed the country life by riding his four wheeler through the woods and around the neighborhood. He was survived by his wife, Bonnie (Rickel) Ion, of Kittanning; daughter, Katherine McKain, of Adrian; daughter, Christine Soul, of Kittanning; daughter, Theresa Ion, of Kittanning; daughter, Jennifer Ion, of Sharpsburg; daughter, Sharon Ion, of Adrian; brother, Russell Clair (Linda) Ion, of Kittanning; brother, Eugene Ion, of Wheatland; brother, David (Kaye) Ion, of Hudson, Ohio; sister, Joan Lemmon, of Bradys Bend; sister, Mary (Charles) Judge, of Sherrett; sister, Linda Gaggini, of Mercer; sister, Jean Rupp, of Wyoming; sister, Sally Collar, of East Brady; 10 grandchildren: Virginia L. (Randy) Bargerstock, Linda M. Roberson, Kristen Ion; Natasha Martin, Tiffany Martin, Alexandra "Allie" McKain, Nick Cogswell, Jasmine Ion, Courtney Sines and Dylin Sines; 11 great-grandchildren: Desirae, AJ, Randall, Grace, Rylin, CJ, Paul, RJ, Kaleb, Mason and Louis; uncle, Delton Ion; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; half sister, Margaret; twin siblings at birth; sister-in-law, Josephine Gaggini Ion; and brother in-law, Robert Lemmon.³ He was born on April 30, 1941 at Manorville, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Bonnie L. Rickel on February 7, 1964 at Winchester, Virginia.^2,3 Richard Lavern Ion died on May 12, 2020 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.³

     Joan Alice Ion was buried at Sherrett Cemetery, Sherrett, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She Joan Alice (Ion) Lemmon, 77, of East Brady, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at ACMH Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1943 in Sharon, PA to the late Leroy and Gladys (Kranz) Ion. She was a seamstress at Bobbie Brooks, she also worked at Prys and Bradyview Manor as an aide. Joan was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. She was a former Girl Scout leader, she loved mowing and her cats, crocheting baby afghans, the Steelers, Pirates, bingo, and playing cards with Judy. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Lemmon; grandson Cory Callihan and Makala Bailey; son Robert Lemmon and wife Holly; granddaughters Abagail and Brooklyn; brothers Eugene Ion, Russell (Linda) Ion, and David (Kaye) Ion; sisters Mary (Charles) Judge, Linda (Chuck) Gaggini, and Jean (Greg) Rupp. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob Lemmon; infant son; brother Richard; sisters Margaret and Sally and infant twins; father in law and mother in law Raymond and Tressie (Stillson) Lemmon; sister in law Josephine Ion; brother in law Mike Lemmon. Interment is in the Sherrett Cemetery.¹ Her married name was Lemmon.² She married Robert R. "Bob" Lemmon.^2,1 Joan Alice Ion was born on April 6, 1943 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on February 5, 2021 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.¹

     His Social Security Number was 206-40-3280.³ Robert R. "Bob" Lemmon was buried at Sherrett Cemetery, Sherrett, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Joan Alice Ion, daughter of Irvin Leroy "Roy" Ion and Gladys Marie Kranz.^4,2 Robert R. "Bob" Lemmon was born on October 2, 1947.^1,3 He died on April 20, 1972 at age 24.¹

     Sally Ion Sally (Ion) Collar, 67, of Cowansville, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at her home. A daughter of the late Leroy and Gladys (Krantz) Ion, she was born May 31, 1953, in Kittanning. Sally had a green thumb and loved her flowers and cactus plants and watching birds. She enjoyed spending time with her niece, Cheryl Lemmon, and her best friend, Tracy Gingrich. Sally was a member of the American Legion 325 in Cowansville and Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian. Survivors include her daughter, Moe (David) Hicks, of East Brady; grandson, Mathew Collar (Cori); brothers, Clair (Linda) Ion, of Kittanning, Eugene Ion, of Sharon, and David (Kay) Ion, of Ohio; sisters, Joan A. Lemmon, of East Brady, Linda (Chuck) Gaggini, of Mercer; Mary (Gino) Judge, of Sherrett, and Jean (Greg) Rupp, of Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by a sister, Margret Simmer; brother, Richard Ion; and son, Michael.² Her married name was Collar.¹ She married Walter Collar.¹ Sally Ion was born on May 31, 1953 at Kittanning, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.² She died on November 20, 2020 at Cowansville, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.²

     Edith Ann Ion died in 1960.¹ She was born in 1960.¹

     Edward Paul Ion died in 1960.¹ He was born in 1960.¹

     Michael Allen Collar was buried at Brush Valley Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.²