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     Jimmie Livingston "Jim" Troke Jimmie "Jim" Livingston Troke, 78, longtime Gilchrist Co. resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24th, with family by his side in Trenton. Jim was born on May 13th, 1937, in New Castle, PA, to Ernest & Geraldine (Ernie & Gen) Troke (their only child). He was raised in the towns of Sharon & Leepr of Western Pennsylvania, graduating from Hickory High School of Sharon in 1955. He also attended Admiral Farragut Academy of St. Petersburg in 1949-1951. Jim then graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in 1957, with a two-year A.A. degree. After Valley Forge, he then actively served with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1957-1961 (then on reserve until 1964), where he proudly served his country mainly in the New York/New Jersey coast-area. After active service he along with his first wife (Gail) and son (Paul) moved to Pasco Co., FL, to be near his parents. By 1962, he had begun his long career with Florida Power Corp., starting first in Clearwater, then in New Port Richey up to 1973, and from Dec. 1973 to retirement in Feb. 1994, as the FPC District Manager for the Trenton Cross City District. After retirement, he continued to work as a licensed realto (and Co-Owner/bookkeeper) with Troke Realty, Inc. in Trenton, as a family business together with his wife (Jean) and son Paul. In his 43-years here in Gilchrist Co., Jim will be remembered for his always-there smile & unwavering community spirit, where he was active in many local groups, activities & fund-raisers. He was a member of the Trenton First United Methodist Church, the Trenton Rotary Club (where he served as President), Capital City Bank's Board-of-Directors (and its predecessor, Trenton's Farmers & Merchants Bank), the Dixie/Gilchrist/Levy Tri-Counties Board of Realtors (where he was an officer & director), and was involved in the 1970's beginnings of what became the Gilchrist Co. Recreational Authority. He was also a strong supporter of the Trenton High School athletic & band booster(s) organizations, especially during his children's years in school there. He also was a longtime counselor with the Gilchrist Co. NAB (Neighborhood-Accountability) Board, to advise/help troubled County students; he also was involved with the Gilchrist-area Quit-Doc program, to help in eliminating youth/young-adult smoking, dipping & chewing. Jim was also heavily involved in the Gilchrist Co. Chamber of Commerce over the past 40+ years, especially after his FPC retirement (as well as a member of both the Chiefland & Fanning Springs Chambers); he was forever grateful, of receiving both the yearly Gilchrist Co. Citizen of the Year & J. Min Ayers Lifetime Achievement awards from that organization over time. He also considered it a great honor from the citizens of Gilchrist Co., to continue to serve as one of the Master-of-Ceremonies at the yearly County Chamber Dinner up to & including 2016. Jim was diagnosed with cancer in 2000, and became actively involved from that year on with the Tri-County Relay-for-Life cause & yearly event, which began a Gilchrist Co. based event soon after. Jim was very proud to attend & walk the Survivors' Lap at each Gilchrist held Relay (up until this May's upcoming Relay). On a lighter note, he loved the "G"s in his life: God first, Gators, Golf (and a little Gambling, when his wife Jean would allow him to!) He will be remembered as a loving & compassionate husband, father, "Papa" & friend. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Jean Costigan Troke, of Rock Bluff; 2 sons; Paul Troke of Trenton, and Todd (Jennifer) Troke of Silver Spring, MD; one daughter, Kimberly Troke of Tallahassee; and his treasured grand-children, Blythe, Campbell & Kensey. He also had 2 step-sisters, Mary Arnoni Burnett of Altamonte Springs, and Donna Arnoni Schaeffer of Healdsburg, CA (and niece Erika), and two sisters-inlaw, Maureen Costigan of Lakeland, and Sheila Costigan Berglund of La Grand, OR (along with niece Lindsay & nephew Jimmy) We also were extremely proud of three younger Gilchrist Countians, who Jim & Jean had "adopted" over time here, and were always around for him on his behalf: Dale Bryant Anderson, Todd Troyer, and his "wild child" Steve Gardner, who became their local "guardian angels". Their love & generosity towards Jim & family will always be appreciated, and remembered as part of the larger Troke family. "Mr. T" will sadly be missed by many of us, but we were blessed to know this special man, yet his legacy will live on with each of us.⁴ He was born on March 13, 1937 at New Castle, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Nancy Gail Straat in December, 1958 at Orange Co., Florida.³ Jimmie Livingston "Jim" Troke married Jean Marie Costigan on April 16, 1983 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.^3,4 Jimmie Livingston "Jim" Troke died on March 24, 2016 at Trenton, Gilchrist Co., Florida, at age 79.⁴

     Paul Livingston Troke was born on October 13, 1960 at New Jersey.³ He died on March 26, 2022 at Florida at age 61.³

     Monabel Catherine "Mona" Obenrader was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ Her Social Security Number was 163-12-5408.³ She was born on December 6, 1910 at Punxsutawney, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 As of June 1, 1933,her married name was Walter.⁴ She married Milton Eugene Walter, son of William Arthur Walter and Della Ethel Hulings, on June 1, 1933.^4,1,5 Monabel Catherine "Mona" Obenrader died on January 17, 1998 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.^4,3

     Julia Mae Hirst was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 Her Social Security Number was 202-14-1169.⁴ She was born on May 18, 1917 at Grantham, England.^2,4 As of July 1, 1935,her married name was Walter.¹ She married Francis Gilbert "Jake" Walter, son of William Arthur Walter and Della Ethel Hulings, on July 1, 1935 at New York.^1,2 Julia Mae Hirst died on January 13, 2009 at Fryburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.^2,4 She Julia Mae Walter Ditz, 91, of Fryburg, formerly of Leeper, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at her home in Fryburg with her husband, Robert "Mex" Ditz and her family by her side. She was born May 18, 1917, in Grantham, England, to Mary Ann and Thomas Harold Hirst. In 1920, Mrs. Ditz's mother married Charles A. Bostaph of Vowinckel. Her mother and stepfather lived in India before coming to the United States and settling in Vowinckel. The former Julia Bostaph was married in 1935 to Francis "Jake" Walter, who preceded her in death April 17, 1996. On Feb. 14, 1998, she married Robert "Mex" Ditz at St. Mary Church in Crown. Mrs. Ditz was appointed postmaster of the Leeper Post Office in 1955 and retired in 1977. She liked playing golf, painting and writing. Mrs. Ditz is survived by her husband, Robert "Mex" Ditz of Fryburg; two daughters, Judy Fitzgerald of Leeper and Diane Schrecengost and her husband, Ron, of Columbus, Pa; and six grandchildren, Laurie Sampsell and her companion, John George, Mike Schrecengost and his wife, Tonja, and Joe Schrecengost, all of Corry, Ken Smith of Corsica, and Jacob "Jake" Smith and Heidi Bauer and her husband, Hank, all of Leeper. Mrs. Ditz is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Jessica Moore and her husband, Bill, of Kenmore, N.Y., Jacki McLaughlin of Leeper, Derek Bauer and his wife, Melissa, of Lucinda, Jacob Smith and Kathleen Smith of Corsica, Megan Sampsell of Townson, Md., Jana Sampsell of Corry, and Jordan Schrecengost and Joshua Schrecengost, both of Corry; one great-great-grandson, William Fitzgerald Moore of Kenmore, N.Y., a brother-in-law, Bernard Heasley of Edinboro, a sister-in-law, Eleanor Bostaph of Cleveland, Ohio; and many numerous Ditz relatives and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ditz was preceded in death by her first husband, Jake Walter; her brother, George Bostaph; her sister, Florence Hirst Heasley; her son-in-law, William "Bill" Fitzgerald; and her great-granddaughter, Heather Colleen McLaughlin. Friends and family may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. David Paulson, pastor of St. Michael Church in Fryburg, as celebrant. Interment will follow in Tylersburg Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Clarion County United Way Fitzgerald Handicap Ramp Fund in honor and memory of her son-in-law, William Fitzgerald, who volunteered his carpentry skills to this project. on January 16, 2009.²

     Della Diane Walter On August 11, 2018, Diane Walter Schrecengost, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Pa., where she had resided since 1965. She was born in Leeper, Pa., daughter of Francis (Jake) Walter and Julia Walter Ditz. She attended schools in Punxsutawney, Wheeling, Titusville, Cleveland and returned to Leeper for high school. Diane graduated from Clarion State College, studying library science and English. Diane received her Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling from Edinboro University. She was a librarian in Kittanning and Panama, New York for 27 years and advisor for National Honor Society, and many individual class advisorships. Diane was a member of the initial committee that organized the Chautauqua-Cattaragus School Library System, member of the NEA and the NY State Teacher’s Organization. She was on the Board of Directors of the Corry Public Library for numerous years and helped to coordinate the building project of the new Corry Public Library. Diane was an active member of the “Friends” of the Corry Public Library. Her hobbies were reading, embroidery, antiques and collectibles, and first and foremost, took great pride in her family and their lives. Diane is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Lewis Schrecengost of 60 years; a daughter, Laurie Sampsell; sons, Michael Schrecengost and Joseph Schrecengost all of Corry, Pa. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Megan Kelly and husband, Ryan Kelly, Jana Sampsell, Jordan and Joshua Schrecengost; and daughter-in-law, Tonja Schrecengost. Other survivors include a great-granddaughter, Leila Kelly; a sister, Judy Fitzgerald; a niece, Heidi Bauer; and nephews, Ken Smith and Jacob Smith, all of Clarion County, Pa. She is also survived by numerous cousins and special friends, John George, Hayden Garrett, Brittany Derry, Nick Steadman and Morgan Anderson. Burial will be held at a later date in West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Pa.⁴ She was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She was born on January 19, 1936 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 As of circa 1958,her married name was Schrecengost.⁴ She married Ronald Lewis "Ron" Schrecengost circa 1958.^1,2,4 Della Diane Walter died on August 11, 2018 at Columbus, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.⁴

     Dorothy Jean Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 She was born on July 8, 1916 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on March 10, 1918 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 1.^1,2 She Dorothy Jean, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Walter of Leeper, Pa., died on Sunday, March 10. She was born July 8, 1916, and was one year, eight months, and two days old. She is survived by her parents, two sisters; Geraldine and Charlotte, three brothers; Milton Eugene, Donald Elwood, and Francis. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Sipe, pastor of the Tylersburg M. E. Church. on March 21, 1918.¹

     Vaugh Walter was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was born on June 1, 1923 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² He died before December 31, 1923 at Pennsylvania.²

     Her Social Security Number was 176-46-9984.⁴ Harriett Faye Ittel was born on November 24, 1898 at Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 As of October 4, 1920,her married name was Huling.³ She married C. Carl Huling, son of Marcus C. "Mark" Huling and Lottie E. Alt, on October 4, 1920 at St. Marys, Pleasants Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 Harriett Faye Ittel died on May 16, 1984 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 85.^4,5 She HULING, Faye Ittel of Coraopolis on May 16, 1984; wife of the late C. Carl; mother of Richard I. Huling; sister of Imogene Showwell; grandmother of Sandra, Janet, Jennifer and Deborah. on May 18, 1984.⁵

     Richard Ittel "Dick" Huling was buried at Coraopolis Cemetery, Coraopolis, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,3 His Social Security Number was 203-12-7934.⁹ He was born on October 24, 1925 at McKees Rocks, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^{9,2,4,3,6,5,10} He married Elizabeth Hannah "Betty" Francis circa 1951.^2,11 Richard Ittel "Dick" Huling died on December 3, 2009 at Sewickley, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^9,2,4,3,10 He Richard I. Dick Huling, age 84, a Moon Township resident since 1962, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at Sewickley Valley Hospital. He was born on October 24, 1925, in Stowe Township, one of two sons born to the late C. Carl and Faye (Ittel) Huling. On Dec. 10, 2005, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Betty (Francis) Huling. Dick's education included his graduation from Coraopolis High School, class of 1943, and a B. S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Huling was a member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men. He was also a member of VFW Post 402. He worked for Coke & Chemical, Gulf and Hagan, which became Calgon but retired from U. S. Steel as a senior research engineer. As a member of the greatest generation, he served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. His hobbies include woodworking and cooking. He is survived by his two loving daughters, Sandra Huling of Moon Township and Jan and Frank Negri of Harmony, and his precious granddaughter, Cassidy Negri. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Paul Huling. Burial with military honors will be at Coraopolis Cemetery. on December 6, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 195-18-5518.⁴ Elizabeth Hannah "Betty" Francis was buried at Coraopolis Cemetery, Coraopolis, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She was born on March 10, 1923 at Neville Island, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3,5 As of circa 1951,her married name was Huling.¹ She married Richard Ittel "Dick" Huling, son of C. Carl Huling and Harriett Faye Ittel, circa 1951.^1,2 Elizabeth Hannah "Betty" Francis died on December 10, 2005 at Wexford, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.^1,4,2,5 She Betty (Francis) Huling, 82, a resident of Moon since 1962, formerly of Neville Island, died on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Good Samaritan House, Wexford, Pa. She was born in Neville Island on March 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Cledwin and Sarah (Seymour) Francis. Mrs. Huling was a homemaker and a member of Coraopolis United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 402 and United Methodist Women's Club. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her two brothers, Elmer and Cledwyn Francis. Surviving are her beloved husband, Richard Huling of Moon; her loving daughters, Sandra Huling of Moon and Jan and her husband, Frank, Negri of Harmony, Pa; and her loving granddaughter, Cassidy Negri of Harmony. on December 28, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 194-28-6829.⁶ Gene Paul Huling was buried at Coraopolis Cemetery, Coraopolis, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 He married Margaret J. Farkas.⁵ Gene Paul Huling was born on October 24, 1933 at Coraopolis, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4 He died on January 11, 1978 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 44.^6,5 He Funeral services were held Saturday for Gene Paul Huling, 44, of 630 Westland Drive, Richland, who died Wednesday, Jan 11, 1978, at work. He was an engineer with Gulf Research for 22 years. He is survived by his widow, Margaret Farkas Huling; his mother, Faye; two daughters, Deborah Jean and Jennifer Ann, both at home, and a brother, Richard. Burial was in Coraopolls Cemetery. on January 17, 1978.⁵

     Alice G. Culmer Mrs. Alice Culmer Hulings, 84, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 1945, at the home of her son, L. Cecil Hulings, E. Main St., Clarion. She suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on April 22. Mrs. Hulings was born December 30, 1860, near Scotch Hill, the daughter of Nicholas and Analiza Disel Culmer. She married David J. Hulings, October 23, 1882, to which union was born one daughter and four sons. Mr. Hulings died December 10, 1943, and their daughter, Rosetta B. Hulings, on August 8, 1942. Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Reed of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Ida Hulings, Donora; one brother, Clyde Culmer of Tylersburg; four sons Warren P. Hulings of Corry; Howard C. Hulings, Warren; Charles L. Hulings, Barnes, and L. Cecil Hulings, of Clarion; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Hulings had lived for the past 40 years at Byromtown, and went in December to spend the winter months with her son. All her years have been lived in Clarion and Forest counties. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m., Friday, at the Brown and Watts funeral home, Kane, with Rev. Donald A. Irwin, pastor of the Kane First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery, Warren.² She was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 37 Mohawk Avenue, Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on December 30, 1860 at Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 As of October 23, 1882,her married name was Hulings.¹ She married David J. Hulings, son of Chatham Hulings and Margaret Rutherford, on October 23, 1882 at Lickingville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Alice G. Culmer died on May 29, 1945 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.^2,3

     Warren Phillip Hulings was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 159-16-4457.⁸ He was born on October 22, 1884 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5,8,7 He married Ora G. McManigel circa 1908.⁹ Warren Phillip Hulings died on August 29, 1977 at Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 92.^8,7 He CORRY - Funeral services were held at 11 am Wednesday in the Bracken Funeral Home for Warren (Corney) Hulings, 92, of Corry, a former resident of Leeper and Marienville. Mr. Hulings died in his home Monday. A former employe of the J.W.and A.P. Howard Tannery and for many years an employe of the Aero Supply Company, he retired 20 years ago as custodian of the First Presbyterian Church in Corry. Born in Leeper October 22, 1884, he was a son of the late David and Alice Kolmar Hulings. He grew up in Marienville and had lived in Corry since 1917. His wife, Ora Hulings, died in 1942 and a son, Harold, died in 1968. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs Beatrice Krise of Corry; a son, Wendell Hulings, also of Corry; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, and a brother, Cecil Hulings of Clarion. Interment was in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry. on September 1, 1977.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 178-10-2591.¹¹ Howard Culmer Hulings was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 37 Mohawk Avenue, Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^6,7,8 He was born on September 16, 1888 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,11,4,5,7,8 He married Mabel A. Walker on April 30, 1913 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.⁹ Howard Culmer Hulings died on October 12, 1968 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.^11,7,8 He Howard Culmer Hulings, 80, 207 Lexington ave., died in Warren General Hospital Saturday, Oct. 12, 1968, at 6 p.m. He had been in failing health for ten years. He was born Sept. 16, 1888, in Clarion County and had lived in Warren for 39 years. He was employed for many years at the Warren Baking Co. as a salesman and truck driver, retiring in 1956. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; a son, Robert, Ft. Worth, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Lois) Schueltz, Bradford; three brothers, Warren Hulings, Corry, Charles Hulings, Barnes, Cecil Hulings, Clarion; four grandchildren, Allen Hulings, Ft. Worth, Texas, Bruce Hulings, Houston, Texas, Linda Schueltz and Anne Schueltz, both of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. on October 14, 1968.⁸

     Charles Leroy Hulings was buried at McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁹ His Social Security Number was 191-03-1594.¹⁰ He was born on June 13, 1892 at Pigeon, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^{6,10,3,4,9,11} He married Ida Elvira Sanderina Carlson on December 12, 1922 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^5,12 Charles Leroy Hulings died on April 20, 1970 at Pennsylvania at age 77.^10,9

     His Social Security Number was 163-16-0299.¹⁰ Leon Cecil Hulings was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on September 2, 1898 at Marionville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,10,7 He married Violet Summersgill on November 11, 1939 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ Leon Cecil Hulings died in January, 1985 at Pennsylvania at age 86.¹⁰

     Rosetta Beatta "Rose" Hulings was buried at Oakland Cemetery, 37 Mohawk Avenue, Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on August 13, 1886 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on August 8, 1942 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 55.^1,3

     Ora G. McManigel was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 161-22-5759.¹ She was born on November 28, 1888 at Port Barnett, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.¹ As of circa 1908,her married name was Hulings.³ She married Warren Phillip Hulings, son of David J. Hulings and Alice G. Culmer, circa 1908.³ Ora G. McManigel died on November 7, 1952 at Corry, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 63.¹