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     Her Social Security Number was 379-32-3124.² Margaret Joanne Hess was buried at South Portage Cemetery, Portage, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.^3,4 She Free spirited, loving and most of all independent are just a few words that describe Joanne in every aspect of her life. She had a heart that was open to the world. Joanne was a wonderful mother, wife and traveling partner. The United States was in the depths of the depression. The date was November 29, 1933 and it was this turbulent time that Joanne was born in the small town of St. Louis, Michigan. Grant and Vesta (Harris) Hess were the most proud parents there could be. Growing up in St. Louis Joanne lead a normal childhood like many children of the mid-1930’s did. She graduated from St. Louis High School in 1951 and after high school she went to college in Elkhart, Indiana to be a Medical Lab Technician. Joanne and Dean started dating shortly after she had graduated from high school. Dean went off to serve his country in the Air Force after asking Joanne to marry him. In 1953 Dean came home on leave, he and Joanne went to the neighboring city of Angola, Indiana and were married that day at the Chapel in the Garden. After honeymooning in northern Michigan Joanne and Dean left for Victoria, Texas. After six months he was assigned to advanced fighter school at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. While stationed in Las Vegas their first child, Sharon, was born in January of 1954. After completion of training Dean was sent to Korea and Joanne went back to St. Louis to live with her parents for the next year and a half while Dean was over seas. When he returned they moved to Madison, WI where their second child, Susan, was born in June of 1956. In the same year Dean left the Air Force and entered Michigan State University. While Dean was at MSU they had their third child, David in March of 1958. After graduation the family moved to Kalamazoo where Dean started his career at KVP of Parchment. In March of 1960 Doug was born, their fourth child. Joanne spent much of her life doing just what she wanted to do. She cared for the house and the children with a great deal of pride. She was very active when it came to her children. Joanne was involved with 4-H, a Brownie Leader, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader and even a Room Mom. Joanne was a homemaker and devoted to her children and husband in every way possible. Joanne and Dean decided to build a home on Austin Lake in 1968. She was very particular and had the house built exactly to her specifications. In 1970 Dean joined the Masonite Corp. and moved with his family to Dover, Ohio. Finally in 1975 Dean was transferred to Chicago and they were able to move back in to their Austin Lake home. In 1985 Dean retired. Joanne and Dean traveled all over the United States in their motorhome. She was an adventurous person and always wanted to go to somewhere new. That was until they went on a specific trip to Florida. On this particular trip they were driving down a road surrounded by water on both sides and they saw a sign that said RV Park. Joanne and Dean stopped and stayed that night. After staying at the same place several times they bought a home in the park that faced the Gulf of Mexico. And not far off of the back yard was Lemon Bay. While out in their boat Joanne was often found watching for dolphins. She also spent countless hours searching the beaches for shells and sharks teeth. Joanne and Dean spent many evenings at the Tiki outside their home watching the beautiful sunset with their friends from the park. Her times in Florida and traveling were some of the most enjoyable times for Joanne. As the seasons changed Joanne and Dean moved between their home in Florida, in the winter, their home on Austin Lake in the summer while also traveling in their motorhome. Joanne had many interests. Among them were machine knitting, computers and family, especially her five grandchildren. She was a very accomplished machine knitter. Joanne had a zest for knowledge that was like no other. She would spend hours on end at her knitting machine trying to figure out one specific pattern or stitch. When she got it that was it, she went on to the next thing. She was conquering as many different things as she possibly could with her knitting machine. Joanne was very computer literate. She could look up, do or play anything on the computer and the Internet. Joanne also spent much time playing computer games with her grandchildren. In January of 2002 Joanne was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She was unwavering in her courage and was always uplifting to those around her. After the ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) started to affect Joanne’s muscles she could no longer use her arms or voice. She then had a special computer built so that she could communicate with her family and friends as well as surf the web and send e-mail. The computer had no mouse and the cursor was controlled by her head movements. In addition, the computer had a synthesized voice to speak for her. After a courageous battle Joanne died peacefully, April 5, 2003, at home surrounded by her family. Joanne is survived by her husband of 50 years Dean; her mother Vesta; sister Marilyn and her husband Jack Peterson; 4 children Sharon and her husband Tom London of New Bern, North Carolina, Susan (Gould) Kirk and Terry Garbacik of Kalamazoo, Michigan, David and his wife Donna Gould of New Bern, North Carolina, and Douglas Gould and his life partner Jim Reading of Vicksburg, Michigan; grandchildren Justin, Jarrod, Brenna, Joe, and Hayley Gould; and several nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by her father. Joanne was cremated and there will be no visitation or public memorial in accordance with her wishes. She will be buried at the Portage South Cemetery in a private ceremony. The family has requested that no flowers be sent and that memorials be given to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the ALS Association of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids Chapter. Please share a memory of Joanne with her family.⁵ She was born on November 29, 1933 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.^2,3,4 As of March 29, 1953,her married name was Gould.⁴ She married Dean Duane Gould on March 29, 1953 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.^1,6,3,4,5 Margaret Joanne Hess died on April 5, 2003 at Michigan at age 69.^2,3,4 She Free spirited, loving and most of all independent are 3 words that describe Joanne perfectly. She was born in St. Louis, Michigan, on November 29, 1933 to Grant and Vesta (Harris) Hess. While in high school she met Dean Gould, and they dated until they were married in 1953 while Dean was home on leave from the Air Force. Joanne had many interests; among them were machine knitting, sewing, computers and especially her family. In January of 2002 Joanne was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), and after a courageous battle she died peacefully, April 5, 2003, at home surrounded by her family. Joanne is survived by her husband of 50 years Dean; her mother Vesta; sister, Marilyn and her husband, Jack Peterson; 4 children Sharon and her husband, Tom London of New Bern, North Carolina, Susan (Gould) Kirk and Terry Garbacik of Kalamazoo, Michigan, David and his wife, Donna Gould of New Bern, North Carolina, and Douglas Gould and his life partner, Jim Reading of Vicksburg, Michigan; grandchildren Justin, Jarrod, Brenna, Joe, and Hayley Gould; and several nieces and nephews. Joanne was also preceded in death by her father. Joanne was cremated and there will be no visitation or public memorial in accordance with her wishes. She will be buried at the Portage South Cemetery in a private ceremony. on April 8, 2003.³

     Donald Bert Hulings was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Saint Louis, Gratiot Co., Michigan.¹ He was born on January 19, 1924 at Saint Louis, Gratiot Co., Michigan.^1,2 He died on April 3, 1924 at Saint Louis, Gratiot Co., Michigan.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 171-50-3732.⁴ Grace Alice Blauser was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on March 1, 1897 at Fertigs, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 As of 1915,her married name was Hulings.¹ She married John Benton Hulings, son of John Benton Hulings and Margaret Albina Dolby, in 1915.^1,2,3 Grace Alice Blauser died on January 14, 1982 at Meadville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^4,3 She OIL CITY - Mrs. Grace Alice Hulings, 84, of Meadville RD 7, a former Oil City resident and widow of John Hulings, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Mead Home in Meadville. She was born in Fertigs March 1, 1897, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Houser Blauser, and lived in Oil City during her early life. She later moved to Titusville where she lived for 25 years and six years ago, moved to Meadville. Mrs. Hulings worked at both the Oil City and Titusville hospitals. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Titusville. Mrs. Hulings was married in 1915 to John Hulings who preceded her in death June 26, 1967. Surviving are a son, LaDaus Hulings of Meadville; three daughters, Mrs. Dawn Ewing of Wickingburg, Ariz., Mrs. Freda Guth of Franklin and Mrs. Gladys Boerst of Okeechobee, Fla; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Jonathan H. Hutchinson Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The Rev. Grant Walbourn, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Meadville, will officiate. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery. on January 15, 1982.³

     LaDaus Carl Hulings was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 177-07-1699.⁹ He was born on January 16, 1915 at Fertigs, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,4 He married Edna Ruth Burns on May 30, 1937 at Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,10 LaDaus Carl Hulings died on June 10, 2006 at Meadville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.^2,9 He LaDaus Carl Hulings, 91, of 10993 McGraw St. Meadville, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, peacefully at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community. He was born in Fertigs, Jan. 16, 1915, a son of the late John Benton and Grace Alice Blauser Hulings. He married Edna Ruth Burns May 30, 1937. She survives. He retired from the Crawford Central School District in 1976 where he served as a custodian. He previously had worked as a custodian in the Townville schools. He was a member of the Meadville Alliance Church where he served as an elder for several years. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father who loved providing for his family. Survivors include his wife Edna R. Hulings of Meadville; five children, John Hulings of Meadville, Beverly Brown and her husband, James, of Meadville, Gloria Borrows and her husband, Keith, of Sun City, Ariz., Catherine Covert of Meadville and Judy Berlin of Meadville; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son LaDaus Charles Hulings; a grandson, Douglas Lindsey; three sisters Dawn, Freda and Gladys; and a brother Wayne. Calling hours will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville, with Rev. Jeffrey Conley, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City. The family suggests memorials be made to Meadville Alliance Church, 660 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa., 16335. on June 12, 2006.²

     Her married name was Guthrie.⁴ Her married name was Steele.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 195-22-8098.⁹ Her married name was Sherman.¹ Her married name was Adams.¹⁰ Dawn Elizabeth Hulings married Unknown Sherman.^1,4 Dawn Elizabeth Hulings married Unknown Adams.^10,7 Dawn Elizabeth Hulings married Unknown Guthrie.⁴ Dawn Elizabeth Hulings married Unknown Steele.⁴ Dawn Elizabeth Hulings was born on April 21, 1917 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^9,4 As of June 23, 1934,her married name was Ewing.³ She married Leslie Albert Ewing on June 23, 1934 at Chautauqua Co., New York.^11,3 Dawn Elizabeth Hulings died on December 19, 1999 at Oklahoma at age 82.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 172-14-8193.⁹ Freda B. Hulings was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^10,4 She was born on July 24, 1919 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^9,10,3,4 As of October, 1939,her married name was Guth.⁵ She married James Francis Guth in October, 1939.^10,5 As of September, 1984,her married name was Taylor.¹⁰ Freda B. Hulings married LeRoy Taylor in September, 1984.¹⁰ Freda B. Hulings died on March 31, 1999 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79; The SSDI has an incorrect death date of Mar 1, 1999.^10,9,4 She Freda Hulings Guth Taylor, 79, of Bradenton, Fla., and Portville, N. Y., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in Bradenton. Born July 24, 1919, in Oil City, she was a daughter of John and Grace Blauser Hulings. She attended Cranberry High School. Mrs. Taylor was a licensed practical nurse. She worked at Polk Cemetery and retired in 1974 from Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn. She was a Protestant and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Portville, N.Y. Mrs. Taylor was first married in 1939 to James Guth, who died July 25, 1978. She then was married in September 1984 to LeRoy Taylor, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Barbara Jean Booth of Jewett City, Conn., Deanna "Mike" Semprevino of Franklin, Pat Wartsenberg of Canterbury, Conn., and Priscilla Reisenger of Erie; five step-children; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Daus Hulings of Meadville; and two sisters, Dawn Adams of Wickenburg, Ariz. and Gladys Borest of Okeechobee, Fla. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Hulings, who died in the service in 1942. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City. on April 1, 1999.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 209-03-0846.⁵ James Francis Guth was buried at Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Fryburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4 He James Francis Guth, 64, of Dempseytown RD 1, a former Shippenville resident, died Tuesday night in the Franklin Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Shippenville December 23, 1913, he was a son of the late Emmanuel and Anna Cohlhepp Guth. Mr. Guth worked at Worthington Corporation in Oil City for many years until moving to Connecticut where he lived for 4 years. He was employed by Triangle Plastics in Jewett City, Conn., until his retirement in 1976 when he moved to Dempseytown. Mr. Guth was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City and former member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. He was married in October of 1939 to the former Freda Hulings, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Booth of Meadville, Mrs. Ralph (Diane "Mike") Semprevivo of Franklin, Patricia Wartenberg of Connecticut, and Mrs. Paul (Priscilla) Reisinger of Erie; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Ray (Mary) White, Mrs. Thomas (Amanda) McClelland, Mrs. Bernard (Ann) Maier, Mrs. Emma Wilson, and Mrs. August (Helen) Wacht, all of Oil City, and Mrs. Walter (Coletta) Schultz of Marble; three brothers, Maurice Guth of Shippenville, Clarence of Dearborn, Mich., and Leroy of Oil City. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Faller Funeral Home in Fryburg where a vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. Mass of the Ressurection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Michael Church with Rev. Joseph Reszkowski officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.⁴ He was born on December 23, 1913 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3,6,4 He married Freda B. Hulings, daughter of John Benton Hulings and Grace Alice Blauser, in October, 1939.^1,4 James Francis Guth died on July 25, 1978 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 64.^1,5,6,4

     Gladys Irene Hulings was buried at Kenansville Cemetery, Kenansville, Osceola Co., Florida.⁹ Her Social Security Number was 202-14-4219.¹⁰ She was born on September 16, 1925 at Seneca, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^10,3,9 As of October, 1943,her married name was Boerst.⁴ She married Robert James Boerst in October, 1943 at Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 Gladys Irene Hulings died on December 12, 2000 at Okeechobee Co., Florida, at age 75.^10,9,5 She Gladys Irene Boerst, 75, Gieger Road, Okeechobee, died Tuesday, Dec 12. Mrs. Boerst was a restaurant manager. Born in Oil City, Pa, she moved to Central Florida in 1973. Survivors: daughters, Wilma Jean Linn, Tampa, Bonny Griffis, Gainesville, Ga, Louella Fields, Vera Beach; son, Robert Jr., Cory, Pa; brother, LaDaus Hulings, Meadville, Pa; five grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren. on December 15, 2000.⁵

     Robert James Boerst was buried at Kenansville Cemetery, Kenansville, Osceola Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 170-16-6813.⁷ He was born on January 2, 1912 at Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,3,4 He married Gladys Irene Hulings, daughter of John Benton Hulings and Grace Alice Blauser, in October, 1943 at Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6 Robert James Boerst died on July 17, 1987 at Osceola Co., Florida, at age 75.^2,3,5 He Robert James Boerst, 75, 5865 Gieger Drive, Kenansville, died Friday. Born in Northeast, Pa., he moved to Okeechobee from Climer, N.Y., in 1972. He was a retired dairy farmer. Survivors: wile, Gladys; daughters, Luela Fields, Bonnie Griffiths, both of Vera Beach, Wilma Jean Linn, Tallahassee; brother, Harold, Ripley, N.Y; four grandchildren; one greatgrandchild. on July 18, 1987.⁵

     Wayne Earl Hulings was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was born on December 31, 1920 at Fertigs, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,4 He died on October 13, 1945 at Linz, Austria, at age 24.² He The bodies of two World War II veterans were returned here today. The body of Private First Class Wayne E. Hulings, former resident of this city and son of John B. and Grace Blauser Hulings of Titusville, arrived today and was met by members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The body was removed to the Crawford Funeral Home where it will remain until the services are held. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with members of the local military posts in charge of the services. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery. Pfc Hulings was killed in the line of duty, October 14, 1945, in Line, Austria. He was born December 31, 1920, in Fertigs and attended the public schools of this city. The area man had been employed by the Titusville Iron Works prior to entering the service. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday School. Besides his parents, Pfc. Hulings is survived by the following brother and sisters: LaDaus Hulings of Union City; Mrs. Leslie Ewing of Titusville; Mrs. James Guth of Shippenville and Mrs. Robert Boeret of Sherman, N. Y. on November 30, 1948.¹

     Edna Ruth Burns was born circa 1917 at Pennsylvania.³ As of May 30, 1937,her married name was Hulings.¹ She married LaDaus Carl Hulings, son of John Benton Hulings and Grace Alice Blauser, on May 30, 1937 at Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2

     John Fredrick Hulings was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 172-32-9019.⁴ He was born on August 23, 1940 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,3 He died on February 3, 2007 at Pennsylvania at age 66.^2,4 He John F. Hulings, 66, of 10993 McGraw St., Meadville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007. Mr. Hulings was born in Oil City, Aug. 23, 1940, a son of the late LaDaus C. and Edna R. (Burns) Hulings. John was a member of Meadville Alliance Church and had a passion for tinkering with and fixing bicycles. John is survived by his mother, Edna R. Hulings; four sisters, Beverly Brown, and her husband, James, of Meadville; Gloria Borrows, and her husband, Keith, of Sun City, Ariz; Catherine Lowing, and her husband, Jim, of Meadville; and Judy Berlin of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, LaDaus Carl Hulings, a brother LaDaus Charles Hulings; and a nephew, Douglas Lindsey. Family and friends are invited to call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville. Funeral services will be held at the Meadville Alliance Church, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Jeffrey Conley, pastor, officiating. Interment will take place at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City.
on February 5, 2007.²

     LaDaus Charles Hulings was born on July 26, 1938 at Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on December 21, 1952 at Union Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 14.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 016-03-5583.⁷ Leslie Albert Ewing was born on December 15, 1913 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Dawn Elizabeth Hulings, daughter of John Benton Hulings and Grace Alice Blauser, on June 23, 1934 at Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,2 Leslie Albert Ewing died on August 13, 1993 at Hillsboro, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 79.^4,7,6 He Leslie A. Ewing, 79, of Hillsboro, Ore, died Friday, Aug 13, 1993, at the Tuality Community Hospital. Mr. Ewing was born Dec 15, 1913, in Holland, Ohio, a son of Harry and Gladys Noyes Ewing. He was raised and schooled in Titusville and left home at an early age. He moved to California and then lived in many of the western states. He married his wife, Charlotte Ewing, May 30, 1954, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. They had moved to Oregon in 1967 from Los Angeles, Calif. Mr Ewing was a retired machinist. He worked for Glencoe Machinery from 1967 until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Orenco Presbyterian Church and a member of the Western Metal Industries Union. Following retirement, he volunteered as a driver for RSVP, enjoyed traveling, his family and sports. A lifetime was devoted to riding motorcycles and he received his million mile pin from Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife of Hillsboro, Ore; three daughters, Regina Ewing of Honolulu, Hawaii, Leslie Warner and Charla Ewing of Hillsboro; a sister, Phyllis Beers of Rialto,Calif; 3 brothers, Harold Ewing of Chandler, Ariz, Richard Ewing of Titusville and Howard Ewing of Overland, Kan; two grandchildren, Nathan and Janelle Warner of Hillsboro, Ore. His parents, a brother, Robert Ewing, and a sister, Fannie Gilson, died previously. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm Wednesday, Aug 18, 1993, in the Orenco Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mark Rainey officiating. Cremation has taken place. on August 16, 1993.⁶