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     John H. Walters was born circa 1859 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     His Social Security Number was 159-20-6097.⁵ William Harrison Walters was born on August 15, 1861 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 16, 1861.^6,3,5 He married Mary Ellen "Ella" Fultz on August 9, 1895 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,7 William Harrison Walters died on January 1, 1949 at Reidsburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.³ He William Harrison Walters of Reidsburg, died Saturday (Jan. 1) in his home. He was born August 15, 1861, in Lucinda, and on August 9, 1895 was married to the former Mary Ellen Fultz, who died February 23, 1921. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lyman Hulings of Mt. Jewett; three (FOUR) sons, Maurice and Lee of Clarion and Archie and Merle at home; a brother Albert of Patton; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Walters had lived his entire life in the Clarion vicinity. The body is at the family home. on January 3, 1949.³

     George Walters was born circa 1863 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Alpheus Walters was born circa 1865 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Joseph Burton Walters was born circa 1868 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Alvin C. Walter was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Patton, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2 He was born on March 2, 1870 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He married Catherine E. "Kate" Lilly on October 2, 1899 at Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3,6 Alvin C. Walter died on February 8, 1960 at Cambria Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.⁵

     Charles Ellsworth Walter was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York.⁵ He was born in January, 1864 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,6 He married Nettie M. Wiley on April 30, 1890 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 Charles Ellsworth Walter died on May 1, 1932 at Niagara Falls, Niagara Co., New York, at age 68.^3,5 He Charles Walter, 69, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., died there in Mount St. Mary's Hospital on May 1 of a gun shot wound in the left breast, a short time after he had been found in the basement of his home with a rifle nearby. The rifle, a .303 Savage, had been discharged. Coroner W. L. Draper said Walter had shot himself while temporarily deranged. Coroner Draper, after an investigation of the case, said that Walter had been in poor health and had worried over his condition. The coroner said he believed that the man's condition preyed on his mind, causing a temporary fit of insanity. A member of the Niagara Falls Carpenters' Union and the Niagara Falls Lodge of Moose, Walter was widely known and universally respected. He had resided with his family in this city for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, William F., and Charles E., both of Niagara Falls, and Perry F., of Sherill, N. Y; a sister, Mrs. Whitton, Marnes, Pa., and the following brothers: George and Gardnes of West Virginia; Harrison, Clarion, Pa., Alvin, Patterson, Pa., and Marland, Vandergrift, Pa. Funeral services were held at the home on May 4, with Rev. Charles Osborne, First Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. on May 12, 1932.⁵

     Elliott Gardner Walters was born circa 1871 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Marlin Jefferson Walter was buried at Vandergrift Cemetery, Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He was born on May 13, 1873 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; His death certificate has a birth year of 1874.^2,3,4 He married Sarah Coleda "Sadie" Rhoads on August 17, 1896 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ Marlin Jefferson Walter married Mary Malissa Pierce on June 16, 1911 at Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 Marlin Jefferson Walter died on May 23, 1934 at Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.^3,4

     Alice May Walters was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3,4 She was born on July 15, 1875 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^7,3,4 As of December 23, 1896,her married name was Whitton.⁸ She married Ira David Whitton on December 23, 1896 at Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^8,2,3,4 Alice May Walters died on October 10, 1937 at Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.^3,4 She Barnes, Oct. 11 - Alice Whitton, wife of Ira Whitton of this place, passed away at the family home Sunday evening following an illness of several months duration. The deceased was one of the town’s most prominent women, having been actively engaged in all projects for the benefit of the community. She was one of those who pioneered the Barnes Cemetery Association and was largely responsible for the upkeep of it. She was also an active member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Barnes M. E. church and had been a committee woman for the local Girl Scout troop since its inception. She was born Alice Walter, July 13, 1875 at Lucinda and is survived by her husband and the following children: Wayne Whitton, Barnes; Mrs. Edith Kunselman, Tionesta; Mrs. Beryl Tillotson, Jamestown; and Mrs. Floyd Westlake, of Chicago. Eight grandchildren also survive. Interment will be made in the Barnes cemetery. on October 11, 1937.⁴

     Mary Ellen "Ella" Fultz was born in March, 1873 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 As of August 9, 1895,her married name was Walters.³ She married William Harrison Walters, son of Joseph J. Walters and Sarah Jane Huling, on August 9, 1895 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Mary Ellen "Ella" Fultz died on February 23, 1921 at age 47.¹

     His Social Security Number was 192-09-3942.¹⁰ Archie Elroy Walters was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^11,4 He married Alice Verdia “Verdie” Shingledecker. Archie Elroy Walters was born on March 21, 1897 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,10,4 He died on January 30, 1985 at age 87.^10,4

     His Social Security Number was 160-12-6262.⁸ Maurice Elsworth Walters was born on April 30, 1899 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^6,3,8,4,5 He married Sarah Katherine Shingledecker circa 1923.⁹ Maurice Elsworth Walters died on July 13, 1962 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.^8,4

     Albert Lee Walters was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 168-09-7218.⁴ He was born on February 7, 1902 at Helen Furnace, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,6 He married Myrna V. Lewis on May 21, 1924.³ Albert Lee Walters died on February 23, 1963 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.³ He Clarion - Lee Walters, 61, employed here for many years as an auto mechanic, died at 10:30 p. m. Saturday in his home on S. 4th Ave. Born in Helen Furnace February 7, 1902, he was a son of William Harrison and Mary Ellen Fultz Walters. He was married May 21, 1924, to Myrna V. Lewis, who survives. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Maul of Erie and Mrs. William (Betty Lee) Seigworth of Seneca; a sister, Mrs Celia Hulings of Mt. Jewett; two brothers, Archie Walters of Clarion and Merle Walters of Clarion RD, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion after 4 p. m. today. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2 p. m. Tuesday with Rev. Howard Blanchard, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in The Clarion Cemetery. on February 25, 1963.³

     Merle E. Walters was buried at Reidsburg Cemetery, Reidsburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on February 6, 1907 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on December 5, 1976 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.⁴ He Clarion - Merle E. Walters of Sligo RD 1, died at 11;46 p. m. Sunday in the Clarion Convalescent Home. Born on February 6, 1907, in Clarion County, he was a son of the late William Harrison Walters and Mary Ellen Fultz Walters. Surviving are a brother, Archie Walters, of Clarion RD 1. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. today at the Gerald L. Gobel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. George S. Crooks, pastor of the 1st United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Reidsburg Cemetery.
on December 7, 1976.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 190-28-3196.³ Sarah Katherine Shingledecker was born on June 13, 1904 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of circa 1923,her married name was Walters.⁴ She married Maurice Elsworth Walters, son of William Harrison Walters and Mary Ellen "Ella" Fultz, circa 1923.⁴ Sarah Katherine Shingledecker died on January 23, 2002 at Trumbull Co., Ohio, at age 97.^3,2,5

     Myrna Louise Walters M. Louise Eshbaugh, age 89, of Clarion, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Born on February 26, 1924, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Maurice E. and Kathryn (Shingledecker) Walters. She was married to Robert C. Eshbaugh on October 5, 1942. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2006. Louise was a homemaker and mother who assisted her husband with secretarial work for State Farm Insurance. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, Garden Club of Clarion County, a past member of the Clarion Women’s Club and the Clarion Civic Club. She was an avid gardener and the many activities of Garden Club. Louise is survived by her son, Kenneth Eshbaugh and his wife Kathy of Indiana PA, and her daughter Myrna Eshbaugh and her significant other Steven Howie of Clarion; two grandchildren, Chad Burford of Clarion and Kevin Eshbaugh and his wife Danielle of Ford City PA; and three great-grandchildren, Cody Burford of Shippenville, Kohlt and Deklyn Eshbaugh of Ford City PA. Also surviving are two brothers, Scott Walters and his wife Beedee of Clarion, Howard Walters and his wife Betty of Roseville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Louise was preceded in death by her brothers Dean and Jay Walters, an infant sister, and her granddaughters Lauren Eshbaugh. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Kingsville.³ She was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Limestone, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 Her Social Security Number was 180-50-4777.⁵ She was born on February 26, 1924 at Monroe Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 As of October 5, 1942,her married name was Eshbaugh.³ She married Robert Charles Eshbaugh on October 5, 1942.³ Myrna Louise Walters died on May 22, 2013 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^3,5

     Howard Clair Walters was buried at Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Betty Rachel Hannold.⁵ Howard Clair Walters was born on May 6, 1926 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² He died in 2014.⁶

     Alfred Jay Walters was buried at West Side Cemetery, Sharpsville, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ His Social Security Number was 208-20-7426.⁶ He was born on February 17, 1928 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,6 He married Barbara Mae Melnek in April, 1950 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ Alfred Jay Walters died on January 27, 1997 at Pennsylvania at age 68.⁶

     Bernard Dean Walters was born on March 7, 1929 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³

     Myrna V. Lewis was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 168-32-4986.³ She was born on December 30, 1899 at Pennsylvania.^4,3 As of May 21, 1924,her married name was Walters.¹ She married Albert Lee Walters, son of William Harrison Walters and Mary Ellen "Ella" Fultz, on May 21, 1924.¹ Myrna V. Lewis died in September, 1985 at age 85.³

     Bernice L. Walters was born on February 19, 1925 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ As of circa 1944,her married name was Maul.⁵ She married Charles Edward Maul circa 1944.^1,5,4 Bernice L. Walters died on November 26, 2019 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.⁴ She Bernice L. Maul, age 94, of Erie, passed away on November 26, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born in Clarion, Pa., February 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Lee and Myrna V. Lewis Walters. Bernice was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, craft shows and shopping. She enjoyed spending time picnicking at the beach, and during the holidays, she especially loved to visit the Festival of Trees. In addition to her parents, Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Maul; daughter, Carolyn J. Olson, in November of 2018, as well as her sister, Betty Lee Seigworth and brother, Reed Elder. Bernice is survived by her granddaughter, Kimberly (Scot) Dickerson; great-grandsons, Jared and Trever Dickerson; great-great granddaughter, Avah Huston-Caroll; sister-in-law, Sandy Hewitt, as well as many nieces and nephews. on November 28, 2019.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 569-32-6587.⁵ Charles Edward Maul was born on May 19, 1927 at Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2,3,4 He married Bernice L. Walters, daughter of Albert Lee Walters and Myrna V. Lewis, circa 1944.^1,2,6 Charles Edward Maul died on September 10, 2011 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^5,2 He Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Charles E. Maul, age 84 of Erie, passed away at UPMC Hamot on Saturday, September 10, 2011. He was injured in a motorcycle accident on August 30th. He was the son of the late Theodore and Nanna Johnston Maul, and was born in Beaver Falls on May 19, 1927. Charles was a veteran of World War II, and worked at General Electric for 40 years. Following retirement, he was very active and loved going out to Presque Isle for walks, bicycle riding, and enjoying all the animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Maul. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Bernice Walters Maul, one daughter, Carolyn Olson (Richard), one grandchild, Kimberly Dickerson (Scot), and two great-grandchildren, Jared and Trever Dickerson. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Sandy Hewitt, many nieces and nephews, and a Godchild, Pam Vail. Per Charles' wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation, 130 West 8th Street, Erie PA 16501, or the A.N.N.A. Shelter, 1555 East 10th Street, Erie PA 16511. Arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street, Erie, Pa. 16502 on September 14, 2011.²

     Betty Lee Walters was buried at Sunset Hill Memorial Park, Route 322, Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ She was born on January 3, 1930 at Pennsylvania.^4,7 As of October, 1947,her married name was Seigworth.⁸ She married William Albert Seigworth in October, 1947 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^1,8 Betty Lee Walters died in 1988.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 188-22-8597.⁴ William Albert Seigworth was buried at Sunset Hill Memorial Park, Route 322, Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on August 31, 1930 at Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Betty Lee Walters, daughter of Albert Lee Walters and Myrna V. Lewis, in October, 1947 at Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 William Albert Seigworth died on December 28, 2010 at Clarksburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^3,4 He William Albert "Bill" Seigworth, 80, of Oil City, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, as a result of a traffic accident near Clarksburg, W.Va.. At the time of his death, he and his wife were traveling to their winter home in Florida. Born Aug. 31, 1930, in Strattanville, he was the third child of Clem L. and Besse Irene Shaffer Seigworth. He was married to Betty Lee Seigworth, who preceded him in death. They were blessed with five children: Delores Wenner and husband, Tom, of Clarion, William Seigworth and wife, Deb, of Seneca, Denise Falvo and husband, Rick, of Erie, David Seigworth and wife, Peg, of Seneca, and Bruce Seigworth and wife, Jeanne, of Seneca. In addition to his children, he is survived by nine grandsons, Jason (Amy) Wenner, Matthew Wenner, Bryan (Airen) Seigworth, Jeff (Becky) Seigworth, Kevin Seigworth, Corey Seigworth, Russ Seigworth, Ryan Seigworth and Austin Seigworth. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Adelaide, Andrew and Kelsi Seigworth. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Lee (Wiser) Seigworth, whom he married in 1993. Also surviving are two stepchildren, Jeremy Wiser and wife, Erica, of Ford City, and Rebecca Wiser of Fayetteville, N.C., and three stepgrandchildren, Addison, McKenna and Tytan Wiser. Bill is also survived by three sisters, Pat Rhoads of Brookville, Marilyn Fox of Sligo and Linda (Fred) Heasley of Strattanville; two brothers, Fred (Brenda) Seigworth of Zelienople and Tom (Ella May) Seigworth of Brookville; and two sisters in-law, Mary Lou Seigworth of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., and Bernice (Chuck) Maul of Erie. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Lloyd Seigworth and Ronald Seigworth; a sister-in-law, Donna Seigworth; and a brother-inlaw, Chris Fox. Bill was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed traveling internationally and was particularly happy to travel with his whole immediate family to Europe in 2007. In his younger years he was active in bowling leagues. He was also an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. He traveled out West and Canada with friends on numerous hunting and fishing trips. He spent more than 40 years in the soft drink business, first working at the Coca Cola plant in Clarion, then as owner of Seigworth Distributors from 1958-89. He was involved in other business ventures in the area. Having thought we all should give something back to the community that we live in, Bill served on the Oil City Hospital Board, Northwest Health System Board, UPMC Northwest Foundation Board, and VNA of Venango County Board. He also served on the Venango County Vo-Tech Advisory Committee, was a member of the Oil City Jaycees and served on the board of the Oil City Area Chamber of Commerce. He had served on the Seneca United Methodist Church Board of Trustees and the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Bill was a 50-plusyear member of Clarion Masonic Lodge 277 and Coudersport Consistory. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. on January 5, 2011.³

     Her married name was Lake. Carolyn J. Maul was buried at Whispering Pines Cremation Garden, 2532 Norcross Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her married name was Olson.¹ Her married name was Weed.³ She married Richard J. Olson.^1,3 Carolyn J. Maul married Wallace Walton Weed.³ Carolyn J. Maul married Unknown Lake. Carolyn J. Maul was born on July 18, 1945 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on November 15, 2018 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 73.³ She Carolyn Jean Olson, age 73, of Erie, died at home on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born in Warren, Pa. on July 18, 1945, the daughter of Bernice Walters Maul and the late Charles Maul. She was a 1963 graduate of Academy High School and a 1965 graduate of Erie Business Center. Carolyn was employed at Lawrence J. Spaeder and Sons for 15 years, and she also was a bookkeeper for Erie PC Distribution. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her second husband, Wallace Weed, and her third husband, Richard Olson, as well as her stepson, Richard Olson, Jr. In addition to her mother, Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Dickerson and her husband, Scot, of East Springfield, Anita Fay and her husband, David, of Corry and a son Michael Olson, of Erie. Carolyn is further survived by two grandsons, two great-granddaughters, five great-grandsons, eight step children, and 11 step-grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by her aunt, Sandy Hewitt and a nephew Steve. Inturnment will be private at Whispering Pines Cremation Garden. on November 18, 2018.³

     Richard J. Olson married Carolyn J. Maul, daughter of Charles Edward Maul and Bernice L. Walters.^1,2 Richard J. Olson was born on May 17, 1943 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.³ He died on July 31, 2017 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.³ He Richard J. Olson, age 74, of Erie, passed away quietly, at home, on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was born in Erie, Pa., on May 17, 1943, the son of the late Richard and Doris Fluegel Olson. He served in the United States Air force from 1961 to 1965. Richard owned and operated Erie PC Distribution, and also worked at Computer Discount Center for two years, Reed Manufacturing for seven years, Zurn Industries for 11 years and Riley Stoker Corporation for seven years. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a son, Richard Olson in 2015 and by his brother, Daniel Olson in 2014. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Olson and seven children and stepchildren, Richard, Anita, Michael, Melissa, Michelle, Charles and Kim. He also leaves many grandchildren, two step-grandsons and several great-grandchildren. on August 2, 2017.³