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     Carolyn E. Baird was buried at Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her married name was McClure.⁶ She married William McClay McClure.^2,3 Carolyn E. Baird was born on August 12, 1904 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on May 26, 1927 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 22.³

     Bryson Thomas Baird was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on October 10, 1906 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 He married Kathryn Helen Harshberger on June 20, 1931 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^4,3 Bryson Thomas Baird died on October 7, 1964 at age 57.⁴

     Annabelle Campbelle Baird was buried at Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on May 6, 1911 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² As of circa 1930,her married name was Lucas.⁴ She married Willis Ellsworth Lucas Sr. circa 1930.⁴ Annabelle Campbelle Baird died in 1974.³

     His Social Security Number was 194-01-4580.⁶ William McClay McClure was buried at Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5 He married Carolyn E. Baird, daughter of Edward Herman Baird and Estella Blanche E. "Stella" Campbell.^1,7 William McClay McClure was born on August 28, 1898 at Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,4,6 He died on September 5, 1976 at Pennsylvania at age 78.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 560-36-8479.⁴ William Baird McClure was buried at Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on July 9, 1926 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2,3 He married Florence J. Thompson on November 3, 1951 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 William Baird McClure died on September 6, 2005 at State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.^4,2,5 He William B. McClure, 79, of Milesburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born July 9, 1926, in Milesburg, he was the son of the late William M. and Carolyn Baird McClure. On Nov. 3, 1951, in Howard, he married Florence J. Thompson, who resides at home. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Edward and Edith Baird. He attended Bellefonte High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Bill was employed with Cerro Metal of Bellefonte for over 45 years. He was a member of Faith Chapel, United Methodist Church in Howard. Bill was a member of the Oak Flat Hunting Club, the Howard Area Lions Club, Howard Grange #297, Milesburg American Legion and the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #268 of Bellefonte. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gary W. and wife Peggy, of Milesburg, Denis "Denny" and wife Sherry, of Beech Creek, and Robert "Bubba," of Wingate; and four grandchildren, Michelle, Devin, Amber and Jonathan. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at the Robert W. Neff Funeral Home, 135 W. Main St., Howard. At 9 p.m. the Lions Club will have a memorial service. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the funeral home, with Pastor Terry N. Daugherty officiating. Burial will be at Schencks Cemetery in Howard Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 651 Hunter Run Road, Howard, PA 16841. on September 8, 2005.²

     Florence J. Thompson was buried at Schencks Cemetery, Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on November 21, 1926 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² As of November 3, 1951,her married name was McClure.¹ She married William Baird McClure, son of William McClay McClure and Carolyn E. Baird, on November 3, 1951 at Howard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Florence J. Thompson died on April 4, 2016 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.² She Florence J. McClure, 89, of Milesburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016, at her home. Born on November 21, 1926, in Howard, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. and Catherine "Katie" Holt Thompson. On November 3, 1951, at the Fairview Church in Howard, she married William B. McClure, who passed away on September 6, 2005. Florence is a 1944 graduate of the Howard High School. After graduation, she worked at Sylvania in Mill Hall for a number of years. She became a stay at home mom and a homemaker once her children were born. She is a member of the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church in Hunter Run. She was also a member of the Howard Grange and Woodmen of the World. She enjoyed gardening and going for walks. Florence is survived by her three sons: Gary W. McClure, of Milesburg, Denis R. McClure and his wife, Cheryl, of Beech Creek and Robert M. McClure and his wife, Kelly Jo, of Port Matilda. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two brothers: Earl Thompson, of Howard and Arlin Thompson and his wife, Sharon, also of Howard. Along with her parents and husband, Florence was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 10:3011:30 a.m. at the Kader-Neff Funeral Home in Howard. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Schenck's Cemetery in Howard. on April 6, 2016.²

     Robert M. "Bubba" McClure was born on June 17, 1964.³ He married Kelly Jo Rudy on October 6, 2006.³ Robert M. "Bubba" McClure died on August 24, 2020 at Port Matilda, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56.³ He Robert M. "Bubba" McClure, 56, of rural Port Matilda, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his residence. Bob was born on June 17, 1964 a son of the late William and Florence Thompson McClure. On October 6, 2006 he married the former Kelly J. Rudy, who survives at home. In addition to his wife, Bob is also survived by his children, Melinda (Kyle) Conrad, Breanna (Jake) Williams, Mackenzie McClure, Brandon McClure and Connor McClure; his brothers, Gary McClure and Denis (Sherry) McClure, and his 2 grandchildren, Lexi and Ryker. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Bob was a 1982 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. Bob was employed by Bellefonte Boro before his retirement. He was a member of Oak Flat Hunting camp. Bob played and coached baseball for many years and was an avid Penn State football fan. We will be following CDC recommendations, facial coverings will be required and social distancing is encouraged. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6 PM 8 PM at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. 201 Spring St., Milesburg. Due to the current conditions the family will not be in attendance. Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family, with Pastor Ryan Smith, officiating. on August 26, 2020.³

     Kathryn Helen Harshberger was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on August 16, 1908 at Port Matilda, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of June 20, 1931,her married name was Baird.² She married Bryson Thomas Baird, son of Edward Herman Baird and Estella Blanche E. "Stella" Campbell, on June 20, 1931 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., New York.^1,2 Kathryn Helen Harshberger died on October 28, 1965 at age 57.¹

     Bryson Jan Baird was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.¹ His Social Security Number was 194-38-8901.² He married Deborah King.¹ Bryson Jan Baird was born on April 6, 1949.^1,2 He died on September 11, 1986 at age 37.¹

     James Ward Campbell was buried at Trcziyulny Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on August 24, 1906 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He died on February 20, 1925 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 18.⁴ He Word was received Saturday that James Ward Campbell had died in Baltimore. He was a member of Waring'a Pennsylvanians, playing with this organization at the Rivolt theatre in Baltimore. He complained of not feeling well after the concert on Thursday night, and on physician's orders went to bed on Friday morning. His condition was not such as to cause serious alarm, but gastritis set in and he became unconscious on Saturday afternoon and passed away at 5:05 that evening at the hotel without regaining consciousness. He was born at Milesburg, Pa., on August 24, 1906, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Campbell, of Columbia avenue. When a child of two he came to Tyrone with his parents. He attended the Tyrone schools and was a member of the Junior High school. From a child he was an accomplished musician, playing with the High School orchestra and a number of other musical organizations. About a year ago he joined Waring'a Pennsylvanians and has since been playing with fhem, being a master of the saxophone and piccolo. Funeral services at the late home, 1754 Columbia avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Gordon Williams, pastor of the Columbia Avenue Methodist ohureh. Interment in the Trczyulny cemetery at Milesburg. on February 23, 1925.⁴

     Mildred Irene Campbell was buried at Trcziyulny Cemetery, Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 185-24-4758.⁶ She was born on June 20, 1898 at Pennsylvania.⁶ As of circa 1923,her married name was Getz.⁷ She married Charles Ulrich Getz circa 1923.^8,7,5 Mildred Irene Campbell died in November, 1977 at Pennsylvania at age 79.⁶

     Walter Frederick "Fred" Campbell was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on March 4, 1901 at Milesburg, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,8 He married Mildred Madalane Evans on April 8, 1925 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 Walter Frederick "Fred" Campbell died on April 13, 1993 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 92.^8,4 He W. Fred Campbell, a musician who worked as personal secretary to legendary bandmaster John Philip Sousa died on Tuesday at his son's home in Fort Lauderdale. He was 92. In high school, Mr. Campbell won several typing awards and later used those skills and his musical talents with the flute, piccolo, baritone sax and clarinet to land a job with Sousa's Band. By that time, Sousa was a national treasure. The "March King" had won accolades worldwide for his stirring and originally American music and a repertoire that included The Stars and Stripes Forever, Semper Fidelis and The Washington Post. When he wasn't performing with the marching band, Mr. Campbell worked as Sousa's secretary. At one point, Sousa dictated his autobiography, Marching Along, to Mr. Campbell. The book was published in 1928. Mr. Campbell was born in Milesburg, Pa., to Mabel Orris and James W. Campbell. His parents were musicians that worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Tyrone. He was a professional musician at age 13, playing solo for the railroad's Tyrone Shop Band. When he wasn't playing music, Mr. Campbell was playing second base for the semipro railroad's shop team, part of an industrial baseball league. "When I think back, he had a wonderful life for a small town boy. He had a real talent that enabled him to get out of Tyrone," said his son, Fred E. Campbell. The talent that made him a professional at age 13 and helped him land a job with the Sousa Band later helped him win a job with Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, one of the last giants of the Big Band era. Mr. Campbell performed with Waring's band over a 34-year period that included radio shows, recording sessions, movies, White House performances and a rave European tour. Waring's Pennsylvanians also became the first orchestra to have its own television show, starting in 1949. In 1957, Mr. Campbell retired and moved to Seminole on the Gulf Coast with his wife, Mildred Evans. Soon, however, he was again playing the flute or the piccolo this time for the Tampa Symphony Orchestra. He retired again in 1974. Five years later his wife died. They had been married 59 years. Eleven years ago Fred E. Campbell decided to take his father to the Sunrise Music Theatre for a concert of Sousa music. Beforehand, the younger Campbell persuaded the elder to call the rehearsing conductor and visit the set. He did, offering a number of tips about Sousa and his music that helped improve the concert. On concert night, Mr. Campbell was introduced as one of 16 surviving Sousa band members, thanked for his contributions to the production, then given a standing ovation. "Afterwards we couldn't get out of there," recalled Fred E. Campbell. "You'd have thought he was one of the Beatles." A funeral service and interment will be held in Tyrone, Pa. on April 16, 1993.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 182-10-1088.⁴ Her married name was Walker.³ Isabelle B. Campbell married Frank Lemuel Walker.³ Isabelle B. Campbell was born on July 22, 1903 at Pennsylvania.^1,5,4 She died on August 28, 1977 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 74.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 130-12-9054.⁸ Edward Orris Campbell was buried at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, 27200 N. Jones Loop Road, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida.^3,4 He married Whilma Roberta Reffner.⁹ Edward Orris Campbell was born on August 26, 1909 at Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,10,8 He died on February 23, 1997 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 87.^3,10,8 He Edward O. Campbell, age 87 of West Palm Beach passed away Sunday, February 23, 1997. Mr. Campbell was born in Tyrone, PA and lived there until moving to Florida in 1978. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Whilma (Kami); one son, Alan (Janet) of Palm Beach Gardens; a brother, Richard of Danville, VA; and three grandchildren, Susan, Elizabeth, and Tracey. Services will be Monday, Feb. 24, at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, 3 p.m., with Rev. Wayne Padgett officiating. on February 24, 1997.³

     His Social Security Number was 177-16-5324.⁹ Richard Eugene "Dick" Campbell married Alsace Lorraine "Niki" Nicoll.^3,2 Richard Eugene "Dick" Campbell was born on May 15, 1916 at Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^2,9,4,5 He died on December 11, 2011 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 95.^2,9,3 He Richard Eugene "Dick" Campbell passed away on December 11, 2011 in McGuire Veterans' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Campbell was born in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 1916 and was the youngest of six (6) children. He attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of the Glee Club. He left the school to become a singer with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians along with his three brothers, who were instrumentalists in the band. He later directed and sang in the chorus for the Xavier Cugat band, touring the nation and playing a regular weekly radio broadcast from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Mr. Campbell, also, played with the Eddie Oliver Orchestra at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. While playing at the World's Fair in New York City in 1940, he met his future wife, Lorraine "Niki" Nicoll. Mr. Campbell later served as a medic in George Patton's 3rd Army in WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. Upon his discharge from the Army after the war, he was hired by the Mutual Broadcasting Service and sent to Danville, VA, to start the city's second radio station, WDVA. He worked his way up to General Manager and Vice President before leaving to join radio station WYPR, where he became fondly known as "Danville's Oldest Teenager" while hosting the Morning Show at the station. He retired from WYPR in 1980 due to the illness of his wife, Niki, who passed away in 1990. Mr. Campbell subsequently returned to work for a few years as the General Manager of radio station WYNC in Yanceyville, N.C. He was named a Pioneer in Broadcasting by the National Association of Broadcasters and spent over 40 years in the business. He served as the Choir Director at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church for many years and in the same position at Christ Church Episcopal. Dick was a charter member of Glen Oak Country Club and after his retirement could be found on the golf course several days a week. He is survived by his four children, Richard E. Campbell II of Daniel Island, SC, Kerry J. Campbell of Baltimore, MD, Robert C. Campbell of Winston Salem, NC, Alexis C. Benfanti (Robert) of Chesterfield, VA, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. on December 18, 2011.²

     Charles Ulrich Getz was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on April 22, 1884 at Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,5 He married Mildred Irene Campbell, daughter of James Walter Campbell and Nannie Mabel Orris, circa 1923.^1,6,7 Charles Ulrich Getz died on March 16, 1947 at Rush, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.⁵

     Mildred Madalane Evans was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, Tyrone, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 059-30-8152.⁴ She was born on March 4, 1901 at Pennsylvania; The Florida death index has a birth date of Mar 5, 1901.^5,2,4 As of April 8, 1925,her married name was Campbell.¹ She married Walter Frederick "Fred" Campbell, son of James Walter Campbell and Nannie Mabel Orris, on April 8, 1925 at Altoona, Blair Co., Pennsylvania.^1,6 Mildred Madalane Evans died on May 8, 1980 at Palm Beach Co., Florida, at age 79.²

     Her married name was Campbell.¹ Alsace Lorraine "Niki" Nicoll married Richard Eugene "Dick" Campbell, son of James Walter Campbell and Nannie Mabel Orris.^1,2 Alsace Lorraine "Niki" Nicoll was born on April 23, 1919 at New York.¹ She died on July 31, 1990 at Danville, Virginia, at age 71.¹