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     Jean Elizabeth Kunes Jean Kunes Stevenson, 94, of Silver Spring, Md. and Blanchard, Pa. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harold F. Stevenson, she is survived by her daughter, Mimi Stevenson. A graveside service will be held at the Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Blanchard on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.³ She was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 216-40-6110.⁸ She was born on December 14, 1917 at Pennsylvania.^1,8 As of April 8, 1950,her married name was Stevenson.⁴ She married Harold Furst Stevenson on April 8, 1950 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,3,4 Jean Elizabeth Kunes died on August 18, 2012 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 94.^3,8

     Harold Furst Stevenson was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 107-09-3864.⁷ He was born on October 12, 1913 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^7,5,6 He married Jean Elizabeth Kunes, daughter of Thomas Milton Kunes and Marian Louise Riddle, on April 8, 1950 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4 Harold Furst Stevenson died in September, 1977 at age 63.⁷

     Agnes Jane Gardner was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was born on October 29, 1860 at Pennsylvania.² As of circa 1877,her married name was Kunes.³ She married John Chatham Kunes, son of Samuel S. Kunes and Elizabeth Eleanor Chatham, circa 1877.^1,3 Agnes Jane Gardner Mrs. Agnes Jane Kunes, widow of John C. Kunes, died this morning at 3:10 o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. W. Rutherford, 371 East Clinton Street (Lock Haven, PA), after an illness of four weeks with a complication of diseases. She was seventy years old and formerly resided at Blanchard, also living for a time at Jersey Shore. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Blanchard for many years. She is also survived by three sons, two being by a former marriage, Clarence Gladfelter of Endicott, NY; Charles Gladfelter of Oakland, CA and Ward W. Kunes of Jersey Shore; also by one brother and two sisters; Charles Gardner of Williamsport; Mrs. Emma Williams of Philadelphia and Mrs. J. B. Shalzian of San Jacinto, CA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Rutherford home, in charge of Rev. A. B. Bowser of Jersey Shore. Burial will be made in Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven. on April 12, 1930.¹ She died on April 12, 1930 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^1,2

     Ward William Kunes was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 713-09-0945.⁴ He married Lulu Cobler.⁶ Ward William Kunes was born on November 18, 1878 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He married Edith M. Lindsey on November 15, 1898 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^6,7,4 Ward William Kunes died on December 15, 1961 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.⁴

     Edith Irene Kunes was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 170-50-1442.⁵ Her married name was Colvin.³ Her married name was Rutherford.⁶ She married William Welty Rutherford.^6,7 Edith Irene Kunes and Isaac Guy Fisher were divorced.⁸ Edith Irene Kunes married Unknown Colvin.³ Edith Irene Kunes was born on September 2, 1889 at Pennsylvania.⁵ As of circa 1905,her married name was Fisher.² She married Isaac Guy Fisher circa 1905.² Edith Irene Kunes died on December 8, 1977 at Pennsylvania at age 88.⁵

     William Welty Rutherford was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.³ His Social Security Number was 187-12-3446.⁶ He married Edith Irene Kunes, daughter of John Chatham Kunes and Agnes Jane Gardner.^1,2 William Welty Rutherford was born on June 26, 1885 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4,5 He died on February 6, 1970 at Pennsylvania at age 84.⁶

     Isaac Guy Fisher was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He and Edith Irene Kunes were divorced.⁴ Isaac Guy Fisher was born on September 6, 1884 at North Bend, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth year of 1883.^2,3,4 He married Edith Irene Kunes, daughter of John Chatham Kunes and Agnes Jane Gardner, circa 1905.¹ Isaac Guy Fisher died on April 7, 1930 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 45.³ He Flemington Man is Killed on Monday At the Paper Mill. Body of I. G. Fisher Drawn Into Machine as He Steps Into the Danger Zone. A verdict of accidental death was returned by the coroner’s jury in the inquest into the death of Isaac G. Fisher, of Flemington, who was instantly killed early Monday when he was caught by a scraper on a rotary machine at the plant of the New York and Pennsylvania Company. The inquest was held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the office of District Attorney William Hollis. The witnesses were Clarence K. Gummo, superintendent of the paper mill; E. M. Stabley, O. F. Bowes and G. C. Hanna, fellow workmen of Mr. Fisher, who were near when the tragic accident occurred. The verdict of the jury in no way censured the company, as the testimony indicated that adequate provision was made for the safety of the workmen, and that Mr. Fisher had stepped into the danger zone when fatally injured. The jury was composed of E. F. Heffner, Jr., Emory B. Waters, D. L. Harpster, B. A. Hockenberry, Herman L. Oberheim and T. Frank Fabel. Mr. Fisher was working in the sulphate department of the mill and was caught by the scraper of the machine as he stepped out of the safety zone. His body was dragged beneath the machine and then tossed out again, death was instantaneous. Dr. W. J. Shoemaker, coroner, was notified of the accident, and after making an investigation, ordered that an inquest be held. Mr. Fisher was born 45 years ago at North Bend, but had resided practically all his life in Flemington. He was employed at the Paper Mill the past 14 years. He was a member of the Oklahoma Church of Christ at Flemington. In addition to his wife he is survived by six children; John Fisher, of Philadelphia, by a former marriage; Evelyn Byron, Donald, Iona, and Bobbie Fisher, all at home; five sisters and one brother, as follows: Mrs. Grant Caldwell and Mrs. Charles Knarr, of Lockport; Mrs. Robert Hoy, of State College; Mrs. Charles Barner of Orviston; Mrs. Robert Kyser, of Williamsport, and Ralph Fisher, of this city. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Flemington Church of Christ in charge of Rev. Paul Mackey, of Howard. Interment was made at Dunnstown. on April 11, 1930.⁴

     John Chatham Fisher was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 159-14-8050.⁷ He married Lola Belva Greninger.⁸ John Chatham Fisher was born on October 24, 1906 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^9,3,4,7 He died on July 20, 1978 at Pennsylvania at age 71.^10,7

     John William "Bill" Fisher was buried at Zion Cemetery, Walker, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ He J. William "Bill" Fisher, 84, of Bellefonte passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Bill was born in York, PA on August 7, 1933 a son of the late John Chatham and Lola Belva Grenninger Fisher. On June 18, 1961, he married the former Mabel D. Fullmer who survives at home. Bill is also survived by his 2 sons, Douglas W. (Debra S.) Fisher of Manchester and Bradley P. (Melanie) Fisher of Bellefonte. Also surviving are his 3 grandchildren, Sean Fisher, Daniel Fisher and Collin Fisher, and 1 great-grandchild, Bennett Graham Fisher and his sister Irene Eichenlaub of Powder Springs, GA. Bill received his B.S. degree in Education in English and Social Studies from Lock Haven State Teacher's College in 1955. In 1963, he received his master's degree in Guidance Counseling from Penn State University. Bill was director of Federal Funds for the Bellefonte Area School District during the 1960's. Bill taught English at Bellefonte High School for 38 years. He was chairman of the English Department for many years. Bill was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Bellefonte. He was a former member of Bellefonte Elks #1094, a board member of Centre County Youth Services, a long time member of the Consistory at St. John's United Church of Christ, he worked with Joe Teplica in remodeling the Chapel area and Parsonage at St. John's Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jane Welch.¹ He was born on August 7, 1933 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mabel D. Fullmer on June 18, 1961 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,6 John William "Bill" Fisher died on May 12, 2018 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 84.¹

     Edith M. Lindsey was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 She was born on July 24, 1878 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of November 15, 1898,her married name was Kunes.⁴ She married Ward William Kunes, son of John Chatham Kunes and Agnes Jane Gardner, on November 15, 1898 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5,2 Edith M. Lindsey died on April 11, 1944 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.^1,2 She Jersey Shore - Mrs. Edith M. Kunes, 65, of 126 Spruce Street, wife of Ward W. Kunes, died at the Community Hospital, at noon, on Tuesday April 11, 1944, following a long period of ill health. She was born July 24, 1878, at Beech Creek. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, where she formerly served as president of the Ladies Aid Society and was later active in the work of the Women's Society of Christian service. She was also a member of W.C.T.U. No. 1. In addition to her husband, survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Myrl Tobias, at home; Mrs. Janette Hartranft, Jersey Shore; and Mrs. Helen Probst, Williamsport; six grandchildren, two of whom are in the U.S. service, Robert Tobias, a radio operator in the Merchant Marine, on duty in the South Pacific area and Pvt. 1/c Leona Tobias in the Wacs, a medical techincian at Camp Robinson, Ark. Four sisters and three bothers survive also. They are Mrs. Harry Heverly, Beech Creek; Mrs. Clarence Kunes, Lock Haven; Mrs. F. Q. Linn, Haneyville; Mrs. Russell Clark, Altoona; William, Charles, and Bevester Lindsay, of Beech Creek. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at 125 North Main Street, her pastor, the Rev. W. W. Willard, officiating. Burial will be in the Jersey Shore cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today. on April 13, 1944.¹

     Elsie Myrl Kunes was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 201-07-9081.⁷ Her married name was Tobias.⁸ She married Harold Ellsworth Tobias.^8,3 Elsie Myrl Kunes was born on April 22, 1899 at Pennsylvania.^1,7 She died on January 16, 1979 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 184-20-1743.⁴ Nina Janette Kunes was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was Hartranft.⁴ She was born on October 13, 1900 at Pennsylvania.^1,4 She married Joseph William Hartranft on September 1, 1919 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.⁶ Nina Janette Kunes died on January 8, 1987 at Pennsylvania at age 86.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 191-26-5349.⁵ Mary Helen Kunes was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ Her married name was Probst.⁹ Her married name was Linn.³ She married Brooke Clarence Linn.³ Mary Helen Kunes married William Bastian Probst.^9,7 Mary Helen Kunes was born on February 13, 1910 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^10,3,4,5 She died on September 7, 2005 at Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 95.^3,10 She M. Helen Linn, 95, formerly of Jersey Shore, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, in the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Born Feb. 13, 1910, in Kane, she was the daughter of Ward W. Kunes and the former Edith M. Lindsey on September 10, 2005.³

     Harold Ellsworth Tobias was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 He married Elsie Myrl Kunes, daughter of Ward William Kunes and Edith M. Lindsey.^5,6 Harold Ellsworth Tobias was born on September 10, 1897 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 He died on June 3, 1925 at Mahoning, Montour Co., Pennsylvania, at age 27.³

     Leona M. Tobias was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 She was born on October 4, 1920 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^7,5 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was Ragano.⁵ She married Felix Philip Ragano on May 11, 1946 at Ozone Park, Queens Co., New York.⁵ Leona M. Tobias died on May 20, 2015 at Pennsylvania at age 94.⁵ She Leona M. Ragano, 94, of Jersey Shore, went on her final journey Wednesday morning, May 20, 2015. Born Oct. 4, 1920, in Jersey Shore, she was the daughter to the late Harold E. and E. Myrl (Kunes) Tobias. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Felix P. Ragano on Feb. 7, 1999. They were married May 11, 1946, in Ozone Park, N.Y. Her brother, Harold R. Tobias, also preceded her in death. Leona was a 1939 graduate of Jersey Shore High School, and graduated from Hahnemann School of Nursing and Dickenson Seminary (Lycoming College). Leona honorably served her country in the Women's Army Corps in World War II from August 1943 to January 1946. She was a Teletype Operator for the Army at the Pentagon during the D-Day Operations. Leona worked at Medical Hospital and retired from AT&T in New York City. She and Phil resided in Ozone Park, N.Y., for 30 years before returning to live in Jersey Shore. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church where she served as a cantor, in the choir, and the Alter and Rosary Society. Surviving are cousins; nieces; nephews; and dear friends. Burial will be held at Jersey Shore Cemetery with full military honors accorded by the Jersey Shore Honor Guard. on May 21, 2015.⁵

     Harold Robert "Bob" Tobias was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 189-16-8201.⁹ He and Barbara Jewell were divorced.^3,10 Harold Robert "Bob" Tobias was born on July 30, 1922 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,3,5,6 He married Barbara Jewell in 1948 at New Jersey.⁴ Harold Robert "Bob" Tobias died on November 13, 2003 at Lodi, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 81.^2,9,3 He Mr. Harold R. (Bob) Tobias, 81, formerly of Jersey Shore, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at his home in Lodi, Calif. Born July 30, 1922, in Jersey Shore, he was the son of Harold E. Tobias and the former Elsie Myrl Kunes. For 40 years he worked as a merchant marine on super tankers until he retired in 1984. From 1944 to 1946, he was the owner and operator of the Villa in Jersey Shore. He was a 1940 graduate of the Jersey Shore High School and attended Drexel University. For many years he was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Labelle VaLLee Lodge #232 of Jersey Shore. Bob is survived by one daughter, Sharon M. Eckman of Montoursville; one son, Mike Tobias of Montoursville; one granddaughter; one sister, Leona M. Ragano of Jersey Shore. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call Friday from 10 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. The Rev. Jeffrey LeCrone will officiate. on December 18, 2003.³

     Joseph William Hartranft was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^6,2 His Social Security Number was 184-20-7036.⁷ He was born on January 11, 1901 at Tombs Run, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,3,4,8,5 He married Nina Janette Kunes, daughter of Ward William Kunes and Edith M. Lindsey, on September 1, 1919 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.⁹ Joseph William Hartranft died on November 14, 1979 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 78.^2,8

     His Social Security Number was 058-14-7385.⁴ Brooke Clarence Linn was buried at Hays-Fearon Cemetery, Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He married Mary Helen Kunes, daughter of Ward William Kunes and Edith M. Lindsey.⁵ Brooke Clarence Linn was born on February 7, 1909 at Beech Creek, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania; His gravestone and the SSDI have a birth year of 1907.^1,3,4 He died on December 17, 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 73.^2,3,4

     William Bastian Probst was buried at Jersey Shore Cemetery, 1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 188-14-2861.⁵ He married Mary Helen Kunes, daughter of Ward William Kunes and Edith M. Lindsey.^6,7 William Bastian Probst was born on December 17, 1903 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania; His draft card has his year of birth as 1902.^2,3,5 He died on February 13, 1971 at Pennsylvania at age 67.^5,4