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.

Jean Elizabeth Kunes1,2,3,4

F, b. December 14, 1917, d. August 18, 2012
FatherThomas Milton Kunes1,2,5,6,7 b. May 16, 1882, d. October 13, 1960
MotherMarian Louise Riddle1,2,5,6,7 b. February 24, 1890, d. December 1, 1946
     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

Census Records

1920Dwelling 120, District 27, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 157, District 19, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 30, District 14-21, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania6

Occupation

1940Teacher6

Family

Harold Furst Stevenson b. October 12, 1913, d. September, 1977
Marriage*Jean Elizabeth Kunes married Harold Furst Stevenson on April 8, 1950 at Mill Hall, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.7,3,4 
Child
  • Marian "Mimi" Stevenson3

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Jean Kunes Stevenson obituary in the Aug 29, 2012 edition.
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  5. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Marian Kunes obituary in Dec 3, 1946 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Thomas Milton Kunes obituary in the Oct 14, 1960 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Harold Furst Stevenson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 12, 1913, d. September, 1977
     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

Family

Jean Elizabeth Kunes b. December 14, 1917, d. August 18, 2012
Marriage*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 
Child
  • Marian "Mimi" Stevenson2

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Thomas Milton Kunes obituary in the Oct 14, 1960 edition.
  2. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Jean Kunes Stevenson obituary in the Aug 29, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3168] Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Agnes Jane Gardner1,2

F, b. October 29, 1860, d. April 12, 1930
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania3
1910Dwelling 207, District 13, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania4
1920Dwelling 244, District 15, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 177, District 18, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

John Chatham Kunes b. September 26, 1840, d. July 14, 1906
Marriage*Agnes Jane Gardner married John Chatham Kunes, son of Samuel S. Kunes and Elizabeth Eleanor Chatham, circa 1877.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Agnes Jane Kunes obituary in the Apr 12, 1930 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Ward William Kunes1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 18, 1878, d. December 15, 1961
FatherJohn Chatham Kunes1,4 b. September 26, 1840, d. July 14, 1906
MotherAgnes Jane Gardner1,4 b. October 29, 1860, d. April 12, 1930
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 128, Ward 4, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania8
1920Dwelling 145, District 44, Ward 1, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania9
1930Dwelling 244, District 21, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 167, District 41-24, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1910Insurance agent8
1920Railroad blacksmith9
1940Railroad shop blacksmith helper11

Family 1

Lulu Cobler b. July 11, 1886, d. 1987
Marriage*Ward William Kunes married Lulu Cobler.6 

Family 2

Edith M. Lindsey b. July 24, 1878, d. April 11, 1944
Marriage*Ward William Kunes married Edith M. Lindsey on November 15, 1898 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Agnes Jane Kunes obituary in the Apr 12, 1930 edition.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  5. [S3175] Jersey Shore Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  7. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the M. Helen Linn obituary in the Sep 10, 2005 edition.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Edith M. Kunes obituary in Apr 13, 1944 edition.
  13. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Edith Irene Kunes1,2

F, b. September 2, 1889, d. December 8, 1977
FatherJohn Chatham Kunes1 b. September 26, 1840, d. July 14, 1906
MotherAgnes Jane Gardner1,2,3 b. October 29, 1860, d. April 12, 1930
     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

Census Records

1900Dwelling 143, District 23, Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania1
1910Dwelling 207, District 13, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania2
1920Dwelling 244, District 15, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania3
1930Dwelling 177, District 18, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania7

Family 1

Unknown Colvin
Marriage*Edith Irene Kunes married Unknown Colvin.3 

Family 2

William Welty Rutherford b. June 26, 1885, d. February 6, 1970
Marriage*Edith Irene Kunes married William Welty Rutherford.6,7 

Family 3

Isaac Guy Fisher b. September 6, 1884, d. April 7, 1930
Divorce*Edith Irene Kunes and Isaac Guy Fisher were divorced.8 
Marriage* Edith Irene Kunes married Isaac Guy Fisher circa 1905.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2924] Dunnstown Cemetery, Clinton Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=devling&GSfn=agnes&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36943197&CRid=204763&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Agnes Jane Kunes obituary in the Apr 12, 1930 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S6344] Clinton County Times, The, From the Isaac G. Fisher death story in the Apr 11, 1930 edition.
  9. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.

William Welty Rutherford1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 26, 1885, d. February 6, 1970
     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

Census Records

1930Dwelling 177, District 18, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania2

Occupation

1930Wholesale drugs salesman2

Family

Edith Irene Kunes b. September 2, 1889, d. December 8, 1977
Marriage*William Welty Rutherford married Edith Irene Kunes, daughter of John Chatham Kunes and Agnes Jane Gardner.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Agnes Jane Kunes obituary in the Apr 12, 1930 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2924] Dunnstown Cemetery, Clinton Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=devling&GSfn=agnes&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36943197&CRid=204763&df=all&
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Isaac Guy Fisher1,2,3,4

M, b. September 6, 1884, d. April 7, 1930
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 207, District 13, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania1

Occupation

1910Brickyard laborer1

Family

Edith Irene Kunes b. September 2, 1889, d. December 8, 1977
Divorce*Isaac Guy Fisher and Edith Irene Kunes were divorced.4 
Marriage* Isaac Guy Fisher married Edith Irene Kunes, daughter of John Chatham Kunes and Agnes Jane Gardner, circa 1905.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  4. [S6344] Clinton County Times, The, From the Isaac G. Fisher death story in the Apr 11, 1930 edition.
  5. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.

John Chatham Fisher1,2,3,4

M, b. October 24, 1906, d. July 20, 1978
FatherIsaac Guy Fisher1,6,3 b. September 6, 1884, d. April 7, 1930
MotherEdith Irene Kunes1,5,3 b. September 2, 1889, d. December 8, 1977
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 207, District 13, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 244, District 15, Ward 1, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania5
1940Dwelling 71, District 185-27, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania11

Occupation

1940Policeman11

Family 1

Child
  • Irene Fisher8

Family 2

Lola Belva Greninger b. 1914, d. November 12, 1962
Marriage*John Chatham Fisher married Lola Belva Greninger.8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2924] Dunnstown Cemetery, Clinton Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=devling&GSfn=agnes&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36943197&CRid=204763&df=all&
  3. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  4. [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.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6344] Clinton County Times, The, From the Isaac G. Fisher death story in the Apr 11, 1930 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S10007] Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., online www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com, From the J. William Fisher obituary.
  9. [S4651] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  10. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

John William "Bill" Fisher1,2,3,4

M, b. August 7, 1933, d. May 12, 2018
FatherJohn Chatham Fisher1,4 b. October 24, 1906, d. July 20, 1978
MotherLola Belva Greninger1,4,5 b. 1914, d. November 12, 1962
     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

Census Records

1940Dwelling 71, District 185-27, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

Mabel D. Fullmer b. November 3, 1930, d. May 27, 2020
Marriage*John William "Bill" Fisher married Mabel D. Fullmer on June 18, 1961 at Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,6 
Children
  • Douglas W. Fisher1,2
  • Bradley P. Fisher1,2

Citations

  1. [S10007] Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., online www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com, From the J. William Fisher obituary.
  2. [S10007] Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., online www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com, From the Mabel D. Fisher obituary.
  3. [S10008] Zion Cemetery, Centre Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5959] Star-Gazette, From the Lola Stout obituary in the Nov 14, 1962 edition.
  6. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Fisher-Fullmer wedding announcement in the Jun 23, 1961 edition.

Edith M. Lindsey1,2

F, b. July 24, 1878, d. April 11, 1944
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 128, Ward 4, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania6
1920Dwelling 145, District 44, Ward 1, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 244, District 21, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 167, District 41-24, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Ward William Kunes b. November 18, 1878, d. December 15, 1961
Marriage*Edith M. Lindsey 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 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Edith M. Kunes obituary in Apr 13, 1944 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S3175] Jersey Shore Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online http://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. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the M. Helen Linn obituary in the Sep 10, 2005 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Elsie Myrl Kunes1,2,3

F, b. April 22, 1899, d. January 16, 1979
FatherWard William Kunes1,2,4,5 b. November 18, 1878, d. December 15, 1961
MotherEdith M. Lindsey1,2,4,5 b. July 24, 1878, d. April 11, 1944
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 128, Ward 4, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1
1930Dwelling 244, District 21, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 167, District 41-24, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania5

Occupation

1940Confectionary clerk5

Family

Harold Ellsworth Tobias b. September 10, 1897, d. June 3, 1925
Marriage*Elsie Myrl Kunes married Harold Ellsworth Tobias.8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Harold R. Tobias obituary in the Nov 20, 2003 edition.
  4. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Edith M. Kunes obituary in Apr 13, 1944 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3175] Jersey Shore Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  9. [S3141] Sun-Gazette, From the Leona M. Ragano obituary in the May 21, 2015 edition.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nina Janette Kunes1,2

F, b. October 13, 1900, d. January 8, 1987
FatherWard William Kunes1,3 b. November 18, 1878, d. December 15, 1961
MotherEdith M. Lindsey1,3 b. July 24, 1878, d. April 11, 1944
     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

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 128, Ward 4, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania1
1920Dwelling 8, District 716, Ward 25, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 247, District 17-38A, DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania8

Family

Joseph William Hartranft b. January 11, 1901, d. November 14, 1979
Marriage*Nina Janette Kunes married Joseph William Hartranft on September 1, 1919 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.6 
Child
  • Doris J. Hartranft8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3169] Kunes Family of Blanchard, Liberty Twp, Centre County, PA, online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/o/u/Franklin-L-Courter/index.html
  3. [S3155] Gazette-Bulletin, From the Edith M. Kunes obituary in Apr 13, 1944 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3175] Jersey Shore Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3174] Hartranft Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/22633208/person/5112358524?ssrc=
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.