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     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

     Florence Mildred Britton was buried at McKean County Memorial Park, Lafayette, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was born on October 30, 1902 at Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.² As of circa 1921,her married name was Smith.⁴ She married Charles Warren Smith, son of Bartley Delbert "Bart" Smith and Ethel Elizabeth Henry, circa 1921.^1,4,2,3 Florence Mildred Britton died on March 8, 1961 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^2,3 She WILLOW CREEK — Mrs. Florence M. Smith, wife of Charles Smith of Willow Creek Road, died March 8 in Bradford Hospital following a short illness. It is reported she underwent minor surgery several days earlier and seemed to be making a satisfactory recovery. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. William Bandy; three sons, Charles, Jr., of Bradford; Clarence and Bartley, at home; a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Inez Hopes, Toronto, Canada; Perry and Howard Brittain, Warren; William Brittain, Cyclone, N.Y; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The Rev. Paul H. Whitcomb, pastor of Rew EUB Church, conducted the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. March 11 in Bradford. Bearers for interment in McKean County Memorial Park at Lafayette were Robert Holsinger, Jack Alviti, Samuel Kerswill, Lewis Willard, Donald Naughton and Robert Dougherty. Among those attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Chester McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McLean, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Brittain and two daughters, Howard Brittain, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith and family, Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith and Mrs. Betty Morgan, Custer City. on March 16, 1961.³

     George Bush Weiser was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He George B. Weiser, 65, of 3 Dawson Court, succumbed to complications shortly after 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Nov. 13, at the community hospital where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. The deceased, a resident of Kane for the past 15 years, has been employed at the Holgate plant here. Mr. Weiser was born at Tylersburg, Pa., August 16, 1869. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Smith Weiser and the following children; Jacob, Roland, Joseph, Howard, Bruce, Arlie and Mrs. William Willard of this city and Mrs. Helen Mountain of Sharon. Two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Clark of Yatesboro, Pa., and Mrs. Sydney Lynch of Endeavor. One brother, Winifield Weiser of Bradford, also survive. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church.² He was born on August 16, 1869 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth year of 1870.^3,2,4 He married Laura Lavada Smith, daughter of Jacob Smith and Eliza Jane Huling, on November 21, 1896 at Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 George Bush Weiser died on November 13, 1934 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.^2,4

     Jacob Alexander Weiser was buried at Bridge View Cemetery, Mount Jewett, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 177-01-4529.⁹ He was born on August 30, 1898 at Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,9,3 He married Eola/Erla May Dyne on August 18, 1923 at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., New York.⁸ Jacob Alexander Weiser married Florence Adelaide Dippo circa 1927.^10,11 Jacob Alexander Weiser died in April, 1970 at age 71.⁹

     Esther L. Weiser was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Willard.⁵ She married William Jay Willard Sr.^5,3,6 Esther L. Weiser was born on January 13, 1901 at Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 As of June 4, 1921,her married name was Jackson.² She married Willis Orson Jackson on June 4, 1921 at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., New York.² Esther L. Weiser died on October 10, 1958 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.³

     Helen Celesta Weiser was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on January 27, 1903 at Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1919,her married name was Mountain.³ She married Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mountain circa 1919.^4,3,1 Helen Celesta Weiser died on May 9, 1961 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.¹

     His Social Security Number was 177-01-3594.² Roland Winfield Weiser was buried at Saint Callistus Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on September 13, 1904 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Julia R. Garbo on December 18, 1929.⁶ Roland Winfield Weiser died on March 5, 1962 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 57.²

     His Social Security Number was 177-01-3365.³ Joseph Lockwood Weiser was buried at Saint Callistus Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 He was born on October 16, 1908 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5,6,10 He married Alice Leona Grolmund on June 7, 1934.¹¹ Joseph Lockwood Weiser died on December 25, 1960 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.^3,4,5

     Arlie Eliza Weiser was buried at Morefield Cemetery, Hermitage, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ Her married name was Burke.⁷ Her married name was Melzer.⁷ She married Doyle Vincent Melzer.⁷ Arlie Eliza Weiser married Unknown Burke.⁷ Arlie Eliza Weiser was born on November 12, 1906 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died in 1977 at Pennsylvania.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 201-12-3916.³ George Howard Weiser was born on November 26, 1910 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He died in April, 1975 at Pennsylvania at age 64.³

     His Social Security Number was 177-01-3615.³ William Bruce Weiser was buried at Saint Callistus Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ He was born on May 31, 1913 at Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 He married Mary Elizabeth Orzetti in 1935.^8,4 William Bruce Weiser died on November 9, 1993 at Pennsylvania at age 80.³

     Florence Adelaide Dippo was buried at Bridge View Cemetery, Mount Jewett, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on May 3, 1901 at Quaker Bridge, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1927,her married name was Weiser.³ She married Jacob Alexander Weiser, son of George Bush Weiser and Laura Lavada Smith, circa 1927.^3,1 Florence Adelaide Dippo died on August 3, 1968 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.¹

     Willis Orson Jackson was born on April 26, 1861 at Annin Creek, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Esther L. Weiser, daughter of George Bush Weiser and Laura Lavada Smith, on June 4, 1921 at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., New York.² Willis Orson Jackson died on April 10, 1932 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.³

     His Social Security Number was 170-16-1758.⁸ Willis Orson "Buck" Jackson Jr. was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Margaret Marie Huckabone/Huckadone.² Willis Orson "Buck" Jackson Jr. was born on April 21, 1922 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^8,3,4,5,6 He died on March 9, 1999 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 76.^8,2,3 He Willis "Buck" Jackson Jr., 76, died Tuesday at Covington Manor Nursing Center. Born in Indiana (this is incorrect), he was a former resident of New Haven. He was a U.S. postal worker and a military veteran. His wife, Margarete, died in 1986. Surviving are a daughter, Anita Atkins of Covina, Calif; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. No services or calling. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. on March 11, 1999.²

     Her Social Security Number was 051-18-3966.¹ Her married name was Jackson.² Margaret Marie Huckabone/Huckadone married Willis Orson "Buck" Jackson Jr., son of Willis Orson Jackson and Esther L. Weiser.² Margaret Marie Huckabone/Huckadone was born on May 9, 1924 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on June 20, 2000 at age 76.¹

     William Jay Willard Sr. was buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,6 His Social Security Number was 209-10-1591.² He married Esther L. Weiser, daughter of George Bush Weiser and Laura Lavada Smith.^1,2,7 William Jay Willard Sr. was born on January 31, 1890 at Afton, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.^4,2,5,6,8 He died on December 7, 1955 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.^4,2,6

     Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mountain was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 204-10-9008.⁶ He was born on August 15, 1878 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1877 and his death certificate has 1880.^3,4,5,6 He married Helen Celesta Weiser, daughter of George Bush Weiser and Laura Lavada Smith, circa 1919.^1,2,3 Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mountain died on December 10, 1952 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.³

     Joseph Weiser Mountain was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 184-16-6925.² He was born on January 12, 1920 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 He died on January 4, 1958 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 37.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 210-20-6015.³ Catherine L. Mountain was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on May 22, 1922 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 As of February 16, 1940,her married name was Wingard.⁴ She married James Leon Wingard on February 16, 1940.^4,2 Catherine L. Mountain died on June 20, 1984 at Pennsylvania at age 62; Her husband's obituary has a death date for her as Mar 20, 1984.^3,2

     James Leon Wingard was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 177-07-8472.⁶ He was born on October 8, 1920 at Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,7,6,5 He married Catherine L. Mountain, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mountain and Helen Celesta Weiser, on February 16, 1940.^2,5 James Leon Wingard died on October 12, 2009 at Sharon, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^7,6,5 He James Leon Wingard Sr. of 415 Brooklyn St., Sharon, passed away of natural causes at 10:27 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System after an extended illness. He was 89. Mr. Wingard was born Oct. 8, 1920, in Sharpsville to Martin C. and Emmaline Schell Wingard. He attended Sharon schools. For 46 years, he was employed at the former Sharon Steel Corp.’s Farrell plant, where he was a painter and foreman. James had also worked at the Farrell city offices in the maintenance department and more recently was a crossing guard for 12 years for Sharon schools, known as the “Rubber Band Man.” An Army veteran, James served during World War II. He was a member of Sharon Steel Corp.’s former Foreman’s Club and was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Catherine L. Mountain, whom he married Feb. 16, 1940, passed away March 20, 1984. Surviving are: a daughter, Jo Ann McKenna, at home; a son, James L. Wingard Jr. and his wife Becky, Mercer; four grandsons, Joseph and his wife Leslie Wingard, Scott and his wife Martha Wingard, Shawn and his wife Donna Wingard, and Kevin and his wife Misha Wingard; a granddaughter, Lora McKenna-Howard and her husband Patrick Howard; seven great-granddaughters, Cathy and her husband Cory Tonks, Kristine and her husband Frank Holobinko, Tabatha Wingard, Michalene Wingard, Catherine Howard, Caroline Howard and Claire Howard; and four great-grandsons, Joseph Wingard, Joshua and his wife Sarah Wingard, Duncan Wingard and Ian Wingard. He also leaves five great-great-grandchildren, Emily and Ethan Tonks; Lilly and Lauren Wingard; and Frank Holobinko; seven stepgrandchildren, 13 stepgreat-grandchildren and eight stepgreat-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Black, Sharpsville; and Anna Putnam and her husband Clarence, Sharon; and a brother, William Wingard and his wife Ruth, Greenville. James is also survived by a former daughter-in-law, Nancy Wingard, Hermitage. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ruth Millan, Sara First and Neva Langley; and a brother, Calvin Wingard. Interment: Riverside Cemetery, Sharpsville, with honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6233, West Middlesex. on October 13, 2009.⁵

     Florence Lavada Willard was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on May 13, 1937 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² As of July 19, 1961,her married name was Vasbinder.² She married Paul DeLos Vasbinder on July 19, 1961 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.² Florence Lavada Willard died on October 17, 2010 at Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.² She Florance L. Vasbinder, age 73, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Elk Regional Medical Center in St. Marys. She was born on May 13, 1937 in Kane daughter to William and Esther Wiser Willard. She resided at 530 First Ave. in Johnsonburg for the past four years, formerly of Kane and Phoenix, Ariz. for 24 years. She married Paul DeLos Vasbinder on July 19, 1961 in Cumberland, Md., he died Aug. 3, 1991. She attended Kane schools and was in the Salvation Army located in Ridgway. She is survived by three daughters, Florence, Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald with whom she resided, Bonnie Sue Vasbinder of Kane, and Verna Rose Vasbinder of San Diego, Calif; one son, Charles Vasbinder of Johnsonburg; and six grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents; husband; a son, Paul Vasbinder; a daughter, Ester Vasbinder; a granddaughter, Rebekah Connell; a brother, William Willard; and one half sister. on October 19, 2010.²

     His Social Security Number was 174-28-0698.³ William Jay Willard Jr. was buried at Lebanon City Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede Co., Missouri.⁵ He was born on October 29, 1935 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,5 He married Myrtle Elizabeth Morris on September 24, 1968 at Laclede Co., Missouri.⁴ William Jay Willard Jr. married Betty Louise Morris on October 8, 1993.⁵ William Jay Willard Jr. died on June 24, 2005 at Missouri at age 69.^3,7,5