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     Anna Mae Ion was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, 1718 East Lake Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on July 30, 1951 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on August 20, 1951 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Betty Jane Dunham was buried at Erie County Memorial Gardens, 7880 Edinboro Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 190-20-3599.⁴ She was born on May 26, 1927.⁴ As of November, 1950,her married name was Ion.¹ She married John Burdett Ion Sr., son of George Hasting Ion and Ida Belle Dolby, in November, 1950.^3,2 Betty Jane Dunham died on June 29, 1985 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^4,2 She Betty Jane Dunham Ion, age 58 years Saturday evening, June 29, 1985, at Hamot Medical Center. Residence 710 West 16th St. Wife of the late John B. Ion Sr. Mother of Mrs. Mary Delp McCarty, John B. Ion Jr. and William P. Ion all of Erie, Ida Diane Ion of Virginia Beach, Va. and Bradley E. Ion of Texas City, Texas. Sister of Mrs. Loretta Hangardener [sic] of Wash. D.C., Mrs. Anna Belle Cox of Beaver Falls Pa., Mrs. Lloyd (Goldie) Watson of Erie, Mrs. Charles (Emma) Guthrie of Penfield, Pa., and George Kurten of Dubois, Pa. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Monday evening 7 to 9 and Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the W. James Scott Funeral Home, 21st and Myrtle Streets and are invited to services and services of interment at the funeral home Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in Erie County Memorial Gardens. on July 1, 1985.²

     Infant Ion died in 1950 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was born in 1950 at Pennsylvania.¹

     His Social Security Number was 209-09-2921.⁵ Benjamin Warren Hoover was buried at Providence Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He and Mary Alice Dolby were divorced.⁴ Benjamin Warren Hoover was born on April 8, 1886 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,5,4 He married Mary Alice Dolby, daughter of William Lewis Dolby and Mary Alice Jane Smith, on June 27, 1911 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ Benjamin Warren Hoover died on October 31, 1968 at Smethport, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.^5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 195-24-6550.² Bessie Irene Hoover was buried at Providence Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Bliss.² She married Guy Wood Bliss.² Bessie Irene Hoover was born on March 31, 1912 at Helen Furnace, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on January 7, 2004 at Pennsylvania at age 91.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 163-16-0730.⁴ Edward Everett Hoover was buried at Scandia Cemetery, Scandia, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He married Myrtle E. Swanson.⁵ Edward Everett Hoover was born on September 10, 1915 at Helen Furnace, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3,6 He died on November 24, 1992 at New York at age 77.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 191-01-3972.³ Antonio "Antony" Cannito was buried at Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, Erie Co., New York.⁴ He was born on January 11, 1885 at Italy.^3,2 He married Mary Alice Dolby, daughter of William Lewis Dolby and Mary Alice Jane Smith, in 1936.⁴ Antonio "Antony" Cannito died on December 3, 1966 at Black Rock, Erie Co., New York, at age 81.¹

     Edward Dennis Coffey was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 He was born on July 5, 1893 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,2,3 He married Grace Mabel Dolby, daughter of William Lewis Dolby and Mary Alice Jane Smith, in 1920 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^6,2,3 Edward Dennis Coffey died on February 26, 1959 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.^6,3 He Requiem mass for Edward D. Coffey, 65, who died Thursday at 10:45 a.m. in his home, 15 Little Pine Drive, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's' Church. Mr. Coffey, associated in the Tenney and Coffey store on Buffalo Street from 1948 to 1957, had resided in Franklin for the past 11 years and prior to that was a Titusville resident. He was born July 5, 1893, in Erie, a son of John and Emma Campany Coffey. He was united in marriage to the former Grace M. Dolby in Erie in 1920. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1908, serving until 1918. Mr. Coffey operated a store in Titusville from 1928 to 1941. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and served for a year as supervisor of Dion Auditorium of St. Patrick's School. He was a third and fourth degree member of the Franklin Knights of Columbus. Mr. Coffey also belonged to the Titusville Lodges of the Moose and Elks Clubs and also the Erie Eagles Club and Greek American Club, of Erie. The body was taken to the Gabrys Brothers Funeral Home, where friends may call and where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. today. Father Urban S. Barrett, pastor of St. Patrick's Church, will be the celebrant of the requiem mass Saturday morning. Following the mass, the body will be taken to the Brugger and Sons Funeral Home in Erie. Interment will be made Monday in the Calvary Cemetery in Erie. on February 27, 1959.²

     LaMyrna Elizabeth Rex Lamyrna Dolby, 79, of Calrion RD 3, died Friday as Alleghney General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born March 31, 1901, in Pine City, Elk Township, she was a daughter of John and Mollie Swartzfager Rex. She was married August 6, 1923, to Amos L. Dolby, who survives. Mrs. Dolby was a homemaker. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Ruth Henry of Clarion and Esther Stewart of Riverside, Calif; two brothers, Russell Rex of Clarion RD and Ben Rex of Shippenville RD. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard and Arnold Dolby; one daughter, Lois Johnson; two grandsons; one sister; and four brothers. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. William Hopkins, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Titusville, and Rev. James Thomas, a retired minister of the Zion Baptist Church, Reidsburg, officiating. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 185-20-9635.⁵ She was born on March 31, 1905 at Pine City, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,4 As of August 6, 1923,her married name was Dolby.³ She married Amos Leonard Dolby, son of William Lewis Dolby and Mary Alice Jane Smith, on August 6, 1923 at Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,2,3 LaMyrna Elizabeth Rex died on April 20, 1984 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^1,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 159-20-6553.⁶ Ruth Marjorie Dolby was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ Her married name was Henry.¹ She married Eugene Clare Henry.^1,8 Ruth Marjorie Dolby was born on June 10, 1924 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,6 She died on June 24, 2002 at Pennsylvania at age 78.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 170-14-7913.² Eugene Clare Henry was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 He Clarion – Eugene Clair (should be Clare) Henry, 68, of Clarion died Thursday morning February 12, 1987, in the Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital. Born February 11, 1919, at Limestone, he was a son of Elsie (Harriger) Henry and the late Alva LeRoy Henry. He was married to the former Ruth Dolby, who survives. Mr. Henry was employed as a welder until his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Larry Henry of Bergettstown and Ronald Henry of Clarion; two daughters, Jean Seybert of Clarion and Debby Walker of Jefferson, Ohio; three brothers, Lee G. Henry of Clarion, F. Glenn Henry of Alliance, Ohio, and Samuel Reeves Henry of Limestone; three sisters, Garnet McHenry of Sligo RD 1, Doris Perry of Erie and Dona Smith of Clarion; and 12 grandchildren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Henry, and a sister, Joan Bryant. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Globe Funeral Home here with the Rev. Clayton Harriger, a Methodist minister of Belsano, officiating. Interment was in the Clarion Cemetery. Editor’s Note: Uncle Clare’s name was not spelled “Clair” as reported in the obituary above. The Rev. Clayton Harriger and Eugene Clare Henry were 1st cousins.⁴ He married Ruth Marjorie Dolby, daughter of Amos Leonard Dolby and LaMyrna Elizabeth Rex.^6,4 Eugene Clare Henry was born on February 11, 1919 at Limestone, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,5,7,8 He died on February 12, 1987 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^2,4,5,8

     Her Social Security Number was 198-18-4840.⁷ Esther Larhea Dolby was buried at Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.⁸ Her married name was Stewart.¹ She married Unknown Stewart.¹ Esther Larhea Dolby was born on May 11, 1926 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^7,3,6 As of June 22, 1942,her married name was Cartwright.⁶ She married Paul Wesley Cartwright on June 22, 1942 at Winchester, Virginia.⁶ Esther Larhea Dolby died on November 2, 1985 at Riverside Co., California, at age 59.³

     Leonard Dolby Jr. was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,7,4 His Social Security Number was 205-26-6526.⁴ He was born on October 30, 1928 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,7,4 He died on April 15, 1954 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 25.^3,7,4 He A young Clarion district pilot plummeted to his death Thursday night in a densely wooded area, 13 miles west of Phillipsburg, according to the Associated Press. Leonard Dolby, Jr., 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos L. Dolby of Clarion, R. D., died in the wreckage of his plane which he had intended to fly to Clarion from a Lock Haven airport. Aeronautical Inspector Corporal Earl Moore of the state police said Dolby apparently was flying at about 600 feet in rainy, foggy weather after taking off Thursday night from Lock Haven. Corp. Moore stated the pilot apparently failed to see a sudden rise in the terrain and the plane struck some trees and crashed. The tragedy occurred five miles from the airport from which Dolby had started his course. Dolby, nephew of V. S. Dolby of Hasson Heights, held a Second Lieutenant commission in the U. S. Army Reserve Corps and did considerable flying in his own light plane. The aircraft had been at the Lock Haven airport for an overhauling operation, according to members of Dolby's family. He is reported to have left the Lock Haven port at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The wreckage was discovered shortly after noon Saturday. A son of Amos L. and Lamirna Rex Dolby, Leonard Dolby was born October 30, 1928, in Shippenville. He was a graduate of Clarion Limestone high school and Lehigh University and was a member of the Lehigh Alumni Association. He was a member of the Clarion Free Methodist church; Clarion lodge, F. and A. M., Coudersport Consistory and Zem Zem Temple of Erie; Elks lodge' of Reynoldsville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Claire Henry of Shippenville, R. D., Mrs. Esther Stewart of Ashtabula, O., and Arnold and Lois at home. Also surviving is his grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Rex of Shippenville, R. D. The body was taken to the Goble funeral home, Clarion. on April 19, 1954.³

     His Social Security Number was 210-28-1334.⁷ Arnold Earl Dolby was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1930 at Elk Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of May 20, 1930.^7,4,8,5 He married Nancy Jane George on August 16, 1952.⁴ Arnold Earl Dolby died on December 16, 1977 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 47.^4,8 He CLARION - Tradegy marked the opening day of doe season in Clarion County yesterday when a 47-year-old prominent Clarion attorney was accidentally killed by a rifle bullet that penetrated his heart. State police reported the victim, Arnold E. Dolby of Clarion RD 2, was hit in the chest by the stray bullet while hunting in a woodod area of Monroe Township, a mile south of Clarion and a mile west of Route 68. The shooting occurred and death resulted instantly at 3:40 p.m. Clarion County Coroner Robert V. Burns was at the scene. He ruled accidental death from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was found by the hunter who shot him, Dennis McLaughlin of Clarion, a teacher at Union Joint High School in Rimersburg and a school basketball coach. McLaughlin left the scene to seek assistance. The investigation was conducted by Pennsylvania State Police, the Game Commission and the Clarion County Coroner's Office. Mr Dolby, in addition to his law practice, had extensive property holdings in Clarion County. Including the Pennsylvania State Police Barracks at Shippenville, the Rahne Building and Department of Welfare Building in Clarion and the properly occupied by Clarion Intermediate Unit. He was a partner in a coal firm, Clarion Reality Co. Arnold E. Dolby was born May 3, 1930, in Elk Township, Clarion County, a son of Amos L., and LaMyrna Rex Dolby. He was married August 16, 1952, to the former Nancy Jane George of New Bethlehem. She survives. He graduated in 1947 from Clarion Limestone High School at Strattanville and attended Asbury College before enrolling at Duquesne University where he graduated in 1952. Three years later, in 1955, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Law School where he was a scholar of achievement and, in recognition, was on the staff of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review. He was a member of the Phi Delia Phi Law Fraternity. He served in the U.S. Air Force for two years in the Strategic Air Command at Lorlng Air Force Base in Maine. He was a first lieutenant, appointed assistant staff judge advocate, base claims officer, legal assistance officer and certified by Headquarters USAK as a trial and defense counsel. After leaving service, he opened a law office at 631 Main St., associated with Merritt H. Davis. He passed the Pennsylvania State Bar Examination in September 1955 and was admitted to the Clarion County Bar Association April 18, 1956. He was admitted to all appellate courts of Pennsylvania Federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Dolby was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, the Clarion lodge of the BPO Elks and the American Heart Association. Surviving along with his wife, Mrs. Nancy Dolby, are a son, Leonard Ross Dolby at home; two daughters, Lori Ann Dolby, a student a Edinboro State College, and Gwen Colleen Dolby at home; his father, Amos L. Dolby of Brookville RD 1; his mother, Mrs. LaMyrna Dolby of Clarion RD 2. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Henry of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. Esther Stewart of Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Lois Johnson of Mentor, Ohio. A brother, Leonard, died in 1954. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with Rev. George S. Crooks, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on December 17, 1977.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 190-28-2739.⁸ Lois Jean Dolby was born on May 6, 1933 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^8,3,4 As of November 25, 1964,her married name was Johnson.⁵ She married Edwin John Johnson on November 25, 1964 at Lunenburg, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.⁵ Lois Jean Dolby died on July 17, 1981 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 48.³

     His Social Security Number was 184-18-7364.² Maurice Edward "Mutt" Griebel was buried at St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He was born on October 21, 1902 at Snydersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Annette Elizabeth "Nettie" Dolby, daughter of William Lewis Dolby and Mary Alice Jane Smith, on August 10, 1957 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 Maurice Edward "Mutt" Griebel died on November 10, 1975 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 177-38-8754.⁷ Ronald Terry Henry was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 He was born on February 3, 1948 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^7,8,5 He died on May 29, 1990 at age 42.^4,8

     Leonard Earl Henry was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 His Social Security Number was 287-36-1244.² He was born on August 11, 1942 at Putneyville, Armstrong Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 He died on August 6, 1967 at East Taylor Township, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 24.² He A Clarion man was killed and his brother was injured when the bridge they were dismantling near Johnstown collapsed late Sunday. Dead is Leonard Earl Henry, 25, of Clarion. His brother, Larry, of Sligo was reported in fair condition at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Also killed was Robert E. Shaw of 115 Merchant St., Johnstown. The men were employed by Shaw Bros., Inc., in the dismantling of the bridge at Bethlehem Steel’s' Rosedale plant. Henry was born on August 11, 1942, the son of Eugene C. and Marjorie Ruth Dolby Henry. He is survived by a daughter Sharon and a son Leonard Earl, Jr; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Henry of Youngstown; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos L. Dolby of Clarion. Also surviving are two sisters, Jeannie and Deborah of Ashtabula, Ohio; and two brothers, Larry Eugene of Sligo and Ronald T., with the U.S. Navy in Rhode Island. The body was taken to the Goble funeral home, Clarion where friends are being received. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Melvin Miles, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. on August 8, 1967.⁴

     Infant Dolby died on October 26, 1928.¹ She was born on October 26, 1928.¹