John William Gilbert1,2

M, b. July 17, 1926, d. November 18, 2010
     John William Gilbert was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 His Social Security Number was 211-18-4017.3 He was born on July 17, 1926 at Orviston, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,2 He married Margaret E. Kunes, daughter of Donald Milton Kunes and Mabel Evelyn Kunes, on June 9, 1956 at Winchester, Virginia.1 John William Gilbert died on November 18, 2010 at Pennsylvania at age 84.3,2

Family

Margaret E. Kunes
Marriage*He married Margaret E. Kunes, daughter of Donald Milton Kunes and Mabel Evelyn Kunes, on June 9, 1956 at Winchester, Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S10004] Fairview Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bruce Leone Kunes1,2

M, b. December 4, 1940, d. December 1, 1999
FatherDonald Milton Kunes3,1 b. April 17, 1908, d. April 23, 1976
MotherMabel Evelyn Kunes3,1 b. February 2, 1909, d. December 12, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 165-32-6098.1 Bruce Leone Kunes was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Frances Unknown.2 Bruce Leone Kunes was born on December 4, 1940 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Norma Jane Fowler on October 31, 1964 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4 Bruce Leone Kunes died on December 1, 1999 at Pennsylvania at age 58.1,2,5

Family 1

Frances Unknown
Marriage*He married Frances Unknown.2 

Family 2

Norma Jane Fowler
Marriage*Bruce Leone Kunes married Norma Jane Fowler on October 31, 1964 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Donald Milton Kunes obituary in Apr 24, 1976 edition.
  4. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 20, 1907, d. July 7, 1989
     His Social Security Number was 183-03-1765.6 Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh was buried at Aura Methodist Cemetery, Aura, Gloucester Co., New Jersey.3,5 He was born on August 20, 1907 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.6,1,2 He married Eva Bess Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on December 21, 1926 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7 Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh died on July 7, 1989 at Washington Township, Gloucester Co., New Jersey, at age 81.6,1,5 He Ralph L. Johsonbaugh, 81, of Aura, N.J., died Friday in Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Washington Township. Mr. Johnsonbaugh was retired head foreman at North American Smelting Co., Wilmington, Del., where he worked for 35 years. His wife, Amy M. Johnson Johnsonbaugh, died in 1979. He is survived by three sons, Ralph of Aura, James of Glassboro and John of Hollywood, Fla; three daughters, Margaret Johnsonbaugh of Aura, Catherine Neidinger of Pittsburgh and Emma Reed of Melbourne, Pa; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in Barclay Funeral Home, Broad and Maple streets, Clayton, N.J., where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Aura Methodist Cemetery. on July 8, 1989.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 354, District 40, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1930General construction trackman8

Family

Eva Bess Kunes b. December 10, 1909, d. September 30, 1965
Marriage*Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh married Eva Bess Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on December 21, 1926 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8391] New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-2017.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S3173] Aura Methodist Cemetery, Gloucester Co., NJ, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ralph L. Johsonbaugh obituary in the Jul 8, 1989 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

John Harry Johnsonbaugh1,2

M, b. March 4, 1929, d. August 19, 2012
FatherRalph Lester Johnsonbaugh3,4 b. August 20, 1907, d. July 7, 1989
MotherEva Bess Kunes3 b. December 10, 1909, d. September 30, 1965
     John Harry Johnsonbaugh was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2 His Social Security Number was 203-20-6650.5 He was born on March 4, 1929 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,5 He died on August 19, 2012 at age 83.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 354, District 40, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ralph L. Johsonbaugh obituary in the Jul 8, 1989 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Emily L. Johnsonbaugh1,2

F, b. February 7, 1928
FatherRalph Lester Johnsonbaugh3 b. August 20, 1907, d. July 7, 1989
MotherEva Bess Kunes3,1 b. December 10, 1909, d. September 30, 1965
     Emily L. Johnsonbaugh was born on February 7, 1928 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.4 As of October 1, 1947,her married name was Reed.1 She married Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed on October 1, 1947 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 354, District 40, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3

Family

Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed b. May 26, 1927, d. July 1, 2007
Marriage*Emily L. Johnsonbaugh married Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed on October 1, 1947 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Reed-Johsonbaugh marriage announcement in the Oct 4, 1947 edition.
  2. [S3180] Centre Daily Times, From the Mervine Meyer Reed obituary in the Jul 3, 2007 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3181] Centre County Memorial Park, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Donald Ralph Johnsonbaugh1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 20, 1925, d. August 5, 1943
FatherRalph Lester Johnsonbaugh6 b. August 20, 1907, d. July 7, 1989
MotherEva Bess Kunes6 b. December 10, 1909, d. September 30, 1965
     Donald Ralph Johnsonbaugh was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 He was born on March 20, 1925 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He died on August 5, 1943 at Kinston, Lenoir Co., North Carolina, at age 18; Died in an auto accident.1,2,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 354, District 40, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6
1940Dwelling ?, District 14-53, Walker, Centre Co., Pennsylvania7

Citations

  1. [S3172] Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  3. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S10005] Unknown compiler, U.S., Marine Corps Casualty Indexes, 1940-1958.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed1,2,3,4

M, b. May 26, 1927, d. July 1, 2007
     Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.3 His Social Security Number was 205-12-7711.5 He was born on May 26, 1927 at Coleville, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5,2,3,4 He married Emily L. Johnsonbaugh, daughter of Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh and Eva Bess Kunes, on October 1, 1947 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 Mervine Meyer "Mervin" Reed died on July 1, 2007 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.5,3,4 He Mervine Meyer Reed, 80, of Milesburg died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Centre Crest following a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Lock Haven on May 26, 1927. He was a son of the late Orvis and Catherine Meyer Reed. On October 1, 1947, he married the former Emily Johnsonbaugh who survives at home. After attending Bellefonte High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving with the Sea Bees during World War II in the South Pacific on Guam. Upon discharge he worked for many years at The Warner Company and later owned Reed's Auto Repair in Milesburg. In 1997 he retired from the Milesburg Borough. In addition to his wife, Mervine is survived by one daughter Susan Rhenish (Keith) of Coraopolis; and one son, Donald (Kimberly Traxler) of Bellefonte. He is also survived by two granddaughters and two grandsons; as well as one great-grandson and two great-granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. His sister Ora Eckley of Bellefonte also survives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Robert, his son Bill, and grandson Jeff. Mervine was an avid gun collector and hunter. He especially enjoyed hunting rattlesnakes with his nephew Joe. He was a member of the NRA and the famous "Over The Hill Gang." Friends will be received Thursday, July 5, 2007, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. There will be a memorial service immediately following with the Reverend Alex Dyakiw officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. on July 3, 2007.4

Family

Emily L. Johnsonbaugh b. February 7, 1928
Marriage*He married Emily L. Johnsonbaugh, daughter of Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh and Eva Bess Kunes, on October 1, 1947 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Reed-Johsonbaugh marriage announcement in the Oct 4, 1947 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3181] Centre County Memorial Park, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3180] Centre Daily Times, From the Mervine Meyer Reed obituary in the Jul 3, 2007 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh1

F, b. June 3, 1930, d. March 26, 2001
FatherRalph Lester Johnsonbaugh2,1 b. August 20, 1907, d. July 7, 1989
MotherEva Bess Kunes1 b. December 10, 1909, d. September 30, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 210-22-8651.1 Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh was buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, 1811 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania.3 Her married name was Neidlinger.4 She married John Stanley Neidlinger.4 Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh was born on June 3, 1930 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.5 She died on March 26, 2001 at Pennsylvania at age 70.1,5

Family

John Stanley Neidlinger b. November 15, 1925, d. May 12, 2001
Marriage*She married John Stanley Neidlinger.4 
Child
  • Gayle Lyne Neidlinger4

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Ralph L. Johsonbaugh obituary in the Jul 8, 1989 edition.
  3. [S9358] Rolling Green Memorial Park, Cumberland Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

John Stanley Neidlinger1,2,3

M, b. November 15, 1925, d. May 12, 2001
     John Stanley Neidlinger was buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 1080 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.3,4 He married Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh, daughter of Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh and Eva Bess Kunes.5 John Stanley Neidlinger was born on November 15, 1925 at Palo Alto, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4 He died on May 12, 2001 at Maryland at age 75.3,4

Family

Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh b. June 3, 1930, d. March 26, 2001
Marriage*He married Kathryn Ann Johnsonbaugh, daughter of Ralph Lester Johnsonbaugh and Eva Bess Kunes.5 
Child
  • Gayle Lyne Neidlinger5

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  3. [S6070] Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Anne Arundel Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html

Homer Dewitt Broker1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 10, 1911, d. July 12, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 191-03-1725.6 Homer Dewitt Broker was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, 695 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., California.3 He was born on February 10, 1911 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.6,1,7,4,5 He married Alice H. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on May 23, 1931 at Cattaraugus Co., New York.8 Homer Dewitt Broker died on July 12, 1995 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 84.1,6,7 He Homer D. Broker, 84, a former Palo Alto resident, died of a sudden heart attack July 12 at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek. A native of Emporium, Pa., he spent his entire business career with Sylvania/GTE, retiring in 1975. He lived in Palo Alto before moving to Alamo 10 years ago. A longtime member of the First Methodist Church in Palo Alto, his favorite interests were golf and ice skating. He is survived by his wife, Jean Large Broker of Alamo, and three sisters, Thelma Weitzel of Dunedin, Fla., Frances Avolt of Buffalo, N.Y., and Betty O'Sullivan of Emporium, Pa. Services will be held at a later date. on July 26, 1995.7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 248, District 12-2, Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1940Plant supervisor9

Family

Alice H. Kunes b. March 3, 1912, d. June 4, 1984
Marriage*Homer Dewitt Broker married Alice H. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on May 23, 1931 at Cattaraugus Co., New York.8 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  3. [S4753] Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Santa Clara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S10006] Palo Alto Online, online www.paloaltoonline.com, From the Homer D. Broker obituary.
  8. [S6468] Unknown compiler, New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849; 1907-1936.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Paul Albert Bauman1,2,3

M, b. January 4, 1904, d. June, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 174-07-6594.4 Paul Albert Bauman was buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Ridgeway, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Elva L. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick.1 Paul Albert Bauman was born on January 4, 1904 at Jeanette, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He died in June, 1974 at Pennsylvania at age 70.4

Family

Elva L. Kunes b. August 20, 1913, d. December 9, 1966
Marriage*He married Elva L. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick.1 
Children
  • Paula Bauman5
  • Jean Bauman5
  • John Bauman5

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9901] Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Elk Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html

Grant Lorenzo Kemmerer II1,2

M, b. January 21, 1919, d. October 2, 1996
     His Social Security Number was 177-10-7675.3 Grant Lorenzo Kemmerer II was born on January 21, 1919 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,1,2 He married Betty J. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on August 6, 1939.5 Grant Lorenzo Kemmerer II died on October 2, 1996 at Dade Co., Florida, at age 77.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 18-24, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1940Gas store clerk6

Family

Betty J. Kunes b. October 23, 1920
Marriage*Grant Lorenzo Kemmerer II married Betty J. Kunes, daughter of Harry Croskey Kunes and Emma Mae Frick, on August 6, 1939.5 
Child
  • Grant Lorenzo Kemmerer III5

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  5. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.