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     Mark F. Rathfon Mark F. Rathfon, 64, of Clarion passed away at Penn Highland Dubois Hospital on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born April 1, 1957, he was the son of Calvin and Mary Jane Obenreder Rathfon of Leeper. He married his best friend, Sheila Carroll in August 1977. He graduated in 1975 from North Clarion High School. Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Missile Security Squadron Sergeant for four years at Minot Air Force base in North Dakota. Upon returning to Pennsylvania, he became a loyal member of the American Legion Craig E. Fleming Post 66. Mark worked in the golf industry for a number of years making many good friends wherever he went. His passions were family first, golf and loved challenging anyone to music or movie trivia. He was a faithful follower of his two favorite teams, the Miami Dolphins and the Louisville Cardinals. Mark was a founding member of the Wood Duck Hollows Ducks Unlimited Chapter and he looked forward to their banquets for over 27 years. Surviving in addition to his wife, Sheila, is his son Ben Rathfon and his wife, Brandice and their new baby Fiona, of Pittsburgh. Also surviving is his brother, Rick Rathfon and his wife Susan, of Shippenville, as well as a number of very special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his in laws, Charles and Margaret Carroll, he was preceded in death by his oldest son, Brian, his sister, Elaine Kline, and his nephew, Scott Kline. Just recently his oldest brother, Stanley R. Rathfon passed away. Interment will follow at St. Marys Cemetery.² He was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on April 1, 1957.² He married Sheila Carroll in August, 1977.² Mark F. Rathfon died on March 20, 2021 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.²

     Mona Elaine Rathfon was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 177-34-0377.² Her married name was Kline.¹ She married Donald J. "Don" Kline.^1,3 Mona Elaine Rathfon was born on June 5, 1941 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 She died on June 22, 2006 at age 65.^2,5

     Donald J. "Don" Kline was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Crown, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Mona Elaine Rathfon, daughter of Calvin Alt Rathfon and Mary Jane Obenreder.^1,2 Donald J. "Don" Kline was born on April 11, 1940 at Pennsylvania.³ He died on June 13, 2015 at Pennsylvania at age 75.³

     Josephine A. Kurtzhals was buried at Perryville Cemetery, Perryville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 163-16-1382.⁴ She was born on April 24, 1921 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2 As of circa 1940,her married name was Rathfon.¹ She married John Gold Rathfon, son of Fredrick Griffith "Fred" Rathfon and Parma F. Huling, circa 1940.^1,2 Josephine A. Kurtzhals died on November 27, 2012 at Bruin, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.^4,2 She Josephine A. Rathfon, 91, of Bruin passed away at 1:30 p.m. Monday at her home of natural causes. Born in Tylersburg, Clarion County, on April 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late George and Blanche Slater Kurtzhals. She was a longtime, devoted member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church at Parker where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and served as Eucharistic minister. Following the closing of the church at Parker, she became a member of St. Patrick Parish of Bradys Bend. With a passion for bowling that lasted into her 80s, "Jo" bowled a high average at age 82. She also began an avocation for crocheting and literally crocheted hundreds of caps for the Caps for Kids program in Butler and the surrounding counties. Josephine is survived by one daughter and her husband, Yvonne and Dominic DeBacco of Chicora; two sons, Dr. James D. (Judy) Rathfon of Butler and J. Bradley (Bonnie) Rathfon of Hermitage; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, her husband of 65 years, John Rathfon, passed away March 10, 2005; her son, Barry L. Rathfon died Jan. 24, 1993; and her son, John Henry Rathfon died Sept. 27, 2011. She also was preceded in death by four siblings, Marcella Martin, Merceded Shrum and George and Theodore Kurtzhals. Burial will be in Perryville Cemetery, near Parker. on November 29, 2012.²

     His Social Security Number was 160-34-7154.⁶ John Henry Rathfon was buried at Perryville Cemetery, Perryville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He was born on April 12, 1943 at Butler, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3,4 He died on September 27, 2011 at Slippery Rock, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.^2,6,3,4 He John Henry Rathfon, 68, of Slippery Rock passed away Tuesday in Slippery Rock. Born April 12, 1943, in Butler, he was the son of Josephine Kurtzhals Rathfon of Bruin and the late John G. Rathfon. He was baptized Catholic. He graduated from the Fairview Township-Karns City School District. and attended Robert Morris College, earning an associates degree in accounting. Mr. Rathfon was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force, serving with the air police in Okinawa. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion organizations. He was employed by the T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil Co. of Butler for more than 25 years in several capacities. He was a member of the East Butler Hunting and Fishing Club as well as the American Legion. In addition to his mother of Bruin, surviving are one sister, Yvonne A. (Dominic) DeBacco of Chicora; two brothers, Dr. James D. (Judy) Rathfon of Butler and J. Bradley (Bonnie) Rathfon of Sharon; and a number of nieces and nephews. Burial followed at Perryville Cemetery near Parker. on September 30, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 178-34-1595.² Barry Leo Rathfon was buried at Perryville Cemetery, Perryville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3 He married Grace Sicker.³ Barry Leo Rathfon was born on December 18, 1944 at Butler, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.² He died on January 24, 1993 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 48.^1,4,3 He Barry L. Rathfon, who owned and operated the Brittany Salon of Style in Wilkinsburg, died of cancer Sunday in Presbyterian University Hospital. He was 48. Mr. Rathfon, of Plum, was a graduate of the Butler Beauty School and Andre's High Styling School of Buffalo, N.Y. During his hairdressing career, he won numerous awards on the national, state and local levels. He was a member and past president of the Pittsburgh Hair Dressers Association. Mr. Rathfon also was a member of the Top-Flite Golf League of Pittsburgh and Our Lady of Joy Church in Plum. Surviving are his wife, Grace Sicker Rathfon; a daughter, Aimee Albert of Pinellas Park, Fla; a son, Jon E., a student at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rathfon of Bruin; a sister, Yvonne DeBacco of Chicora; and three brothers, John H. of Slippery Rock, Dr. James of Butler and J. Bradley of Emlenton. Interment will be in Perryville Cemetery, Armstrong County. on January 26, 1993.³

     Glenn Huling "Dewey" Shakley was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 211-01-9692.⁹ He was born on August 3, 1918 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,4,5 He married Elaine Morrison on June 12, 1943 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York.^6,10 Glenn Huling "Dewey" Shakley died on March 1, 1993 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 74.^9,2

     Della Ethel Hulings was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4 She was born on October 17, 1884 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of June 12, 1906,her married name was Walter.³ She married William Arthur Walter on June 12, 1906 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 Della Ethel Hulings died on January 9, 1962 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77.^1,2 She Leeper - Della Ethel Walter, 77, of Leeper, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, in the Garmong Convalescent Home in Oil City following an extended illness. Born October 17, 1884, in Tylersburg, she was the daughter of Mark and Lottie Alt Hulings. She was married to William A. Walter who preceded her in death December 15, 1955. Mrs. Walter was a member of the Leeper Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Clarion. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ernie (Geraldine) Troke of New Port Richey, Fla., and Mrs. Harold (Charlotte) Wolfe of Corry. Three sons, Milton, Donald and Francis all of Leeper; two sisters, Mrs. Parma Rathfon of Tylersburg and Mrs. Fred Shakley of Knox; one brother Carl Hulings of Coraopolis; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Moore-Boreland Funeral Home anytime after 10 a.m. today. Services will be held in the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Farrell Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Tylersburg Cemetery. on January 10, 1962.¹

     William Arthur Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,6 He was born on February 19, 1884 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,6,7,8 He married Della Ethel Hulings, daughter of Marcus C. "Mark" Huling and Lottie E. Alt, on June 12, 1906 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 William Arthur Walter died on December 15, 1955 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.^1,2,6 He Leeper, Dec 16 - Funeral services for William A. Walter, 71, prominent Clarion County businessman and civic leader who died last night after a heart attack, will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday in the Leeper Methodist Church. Mr. Walter died at 9:35 p. m. in the Oil City Hospital. A son of Jacob and Sarah Mays Walter of Leeper, he was born in Farmington Township where he resided all his life. He attended county public schools, Allegheny College and Duff's Business College in Pittsburgh. Prior to entering the mercantile, lumbering and oil and gas drilling and contracting business, Mr. Walter taught school in Clarion County for two years. During World War II, he was a member of the ration board. During World War I, he was a member of the county draft registration board. Mr. Walter served as a member of the school board in the township for six years. He served as Farmington Township secretary for 12 years, four years as a county commissioner, and 13 1/2 years as chief clerk of the county commissioners. For 15 years he served as President of the Clarion County-Township Officers Association. He was a member of the Selective Service Board of Clarion County. Mr. Walter was a member of the Methodist Church of Leeper where he had been an officer or teacher in the Sunday school for over forty years; he was also member of official board for the church. In addition, he was a member of the Tylersburg Cemetery Association and Men's Club of Leeper. He was a 32nd degree Mason and held membership in the Couldersport Consistory and Blue Lodge of Clarion. Surviving are his widow, Della; one sister, former Evelyn Metzgar; four sons and daughters, Milton, Donald and Francis of Leeper, Mrs. Geraldine Troke of Sharon, and Mrs. Charlotte Wolfe of Corry; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is in the family home. Services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday in the Leeper Methodist Church with Rev. Dwight Montgomery officiating. The body will lie in state in the church from 1 p. m. to time of service. Interment will follow in the Tylersburg Cemetery. on December 17, 1955.²

     Geraldine Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Her married name was Troke.¹ She married Ernest Livingston "Ernie" Troke.^1,9 Geraldine Walter was born on February 14, 1907 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on June 24, 1966 at Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 59.^9,10 She NEW PORT RICHEY - Mrs. Geraldine W. Troke, 59, wife of Dunedin's Chamber of Commerce Manager, Ernest L. Troke, died Friday at Sun Coast Osteopathic Hospital in Largo. A native of Leeper, Pa., she lived at 110 W. Indiana Ave. coming here nine years ago from Sharon, Pa. She operated the Wee Wisdom Kingergarten here under the sponsorship of the First Methodist Church. Before moving here she was a first grade teacher for many years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Oder of the Eastern Star, the West Pasco Business and the Professional Women's Club. Besides her husband, survivors include a son, James L. Troke, New Port Richey; two grandchildren; three brothers, Milton Walter, Donald Walter and Francis Walter, all of Leeper, and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Wolfe, Cory, Pennsylvania. on June 27, 1966.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 202-26-2674.⁵ Ernest Livingston "Ernie" Troke was buried at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^6,7 He married Geraldine Walter, daughter of William Arthur Walter and Della Ethel Hulings.^1,8 Ernest Livingston "Ernie" Troke was born on June 29, 1909 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^2,5,9,10,4 He married Mary Claire Arnoni on June 12, 1970 at Pinellas Co., Florida.^11,3,7 Ernest Livingston "Ernie" Troke died on January 8, 1976 at Dunedin, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 66.^2,9,10,7 He Services for Ernest Troke, 66, owner of seven Isaly Dairy Co. stores in the Sharon, Mercer County, area, will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Jefferson Memorial Park Chapel Pleasant Hills. Mr. Troke, formerly of Hickory Township, Mercer County, died Thursday (Jan. 8) at his home in Dunedin, Fla. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6166, Sharon. He formerly served on the Hickory Township School Board. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Arnoni Troke; two daughters, Donna Schmitt and Mrs. Mary Nurik; a son, James J. Troke; a sister, Mrs. Alberta Baxter; and three grandchildren. on January 12, 1976.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 161-22-6987.⁹ Charlotte Maurene/Maureen Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹⁰ She was born on June 28, 1910 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^9,4,5 As of December 22, 1935,her married name was Wolfe.¹¹ She married Harold George Wolfe on December 22, 1935.^1,11,6 Charlotte Maurene/Maureen Walter died on December 3, 1995 at Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^4,9,6 She HILLSBOROUGH — Mrs. Charlotte Maureen Wolfe, 85, of 6460 Union Grove Church Road, Hillsborough, died Sunday. Mrs. Wolfe was a native of Clarion County, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Della and William A. Walter. She was the widow of the late Harold G. Wolfe. Mrs. Wolfe was a graduate of the Farmington High School and the Clarion State Teachers College. She taught elementary school in the Corry, Pa. area until her retirement in 1975 and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Corry. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Walter G. Wolfe of Hillsborough, George W. Wolfe, PhD of Muncie, Ind; one brother, Francis Walter of Leeper, Pa; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. on December 5, 1995.⁶

     Harold George Wolfe was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 190-20-4447.⁸ He was born on August 5, 1897 at Varysburg, Wyoming Co., New York.^4,8,9,7 He married Charlotte Maurene/Maureen Walter, daughter of William Arthur Walter and Della Ethel Hulings, on December 22, 1935.^1,10,3 Harold George Wolfe died on February 1, 1987 at Orange Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^4,9,6 He HILLSBOROUGH — Harold George Wolfe, 89, of Route 3, Hillsborough, died Sunday. Burial later in Pennsylvania. Surviving: wife Mrs. Charlotte W. Wolfe; sons, Dr. Walter G. Wolfe of Route 3, Hillsborough, George W. Wolfe of Muncie, Ind; three grandchildren. on February 2, 1987.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 163-12-5250.¹¹ Milton Eugene Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ He was born on October 14, 1908 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 18, 1908.^4,5,11 He married Monabel Catherine "Mona" Obenrader on June 1, 1933.^12,6,13 Milton Eugene Walter died on December 27, 1993 at Pennsylvania at age 85.¹¹

     Francis Gilbert "Jake" Walter Francis G. "Jake" Walter, 81, of Leeper, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996, in Clarion Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1914, in Leeper, he was a son of William A. and Della Huling Walter. During World War II, Mr. Walter served in the U. S. Marine Corps with the third Marine Division in the Pacific Theater. He retired in 1977 from the park foreman position at Cook Forest State Park. Mr. Walter enjoyed golfing and bowling and was a North Carolina basketball fan. He was married in New York July 1, 1935, to Julia Hirst Bostaph, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Judy) Fitzgerald of Leeper and Mrs. Ron (Diane) Schrecengost of Corry; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Walter was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton Walter and Donald Walter; two sisters, Charlotte Wolfe and Geraldine Troke; and a great-granddaughter, Heather Colleen. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Borland Funeral Home in Leeper. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Good Shepherd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Harry, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Tylersburg Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church or to the Farmington Area Ambulance Service.⁵ His Social Security Number was 191-03-7813.¹¹ He was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 He was born on September 28, 1914 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^{5,11,7,12,8,9} He married Julia Mae Hirst on July 1, 1935 at New York.^5,13 Francis Gilbert "Jake" Walter died on April 17, 1996 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^5,13,11,12

     Donald Elwood/Eldwood Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^6,12 His Social Security Number was 191-03-7814.¹³ He was born on March 4, 1912 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^{13,6,7,12,8,10,9} He married Gertrude Genevieve Allio on August 24, 1929.⁶ Donald Elwood/Eldwood Walter died on November 6, 1992 at Pennsylvania at age 80.^13,6,12,10

     Dr. Emil Schaeffer Deported from Sopron, Hungary to Auschwitz on May 7, 1944.³ He was born on October 9, 1874 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).³ He married Olga Mauksch in 1908.^3,2 Dr. Emil Schaeffer died in 1944 at Auschwitz, Malopolskie, Poland.³

     Hugo Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.² He was born in 1846.⁴ He married Julie Engelsmann on June 15, 1875.⁵ Hugo Schaeffer died in 1924 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).^4,2,3

     Severin Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.² He was born in 1853 at Ofen Pest, Bielitz, Austria.^3,4 He married Eugenie "Jenny" Hoffman in 1877 at Zablocie, Poland.^3,4 Severin Schaeffer died on December 23, 1895 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).^3,2

     Henriette Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.² She married Josef Schaeffer, son of Heinrich Carl Schaeffer and Barbara Catharina "Babette" Zickler.¹ Henriette Schaeffer was born on May 12, 1854 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).³ She died on August 21, 1934 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland), at age 80.^3,2

     Josef Schaeffer was buried at The Jewish cemetery in Bielsko-Biala, 92 Cieszynska Street, Bielsko-Biala, Poland.² He married Henriette Schaeffer, daughter of Wilhelm "William" Schaeffer and Therese Popper.⁵ Josef Schaeffer was born in 1836 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).^3,1 He died in 1917 at Bielitz, Austria (now Bielsko-Biala Poland).^4,1,2