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     Laura Mae Poff was buried at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville, Solano Co., California.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 554-40-6986.⁷ She was born on July 3, 1932 at Kansas.^2,7,6 As of September 20, 1950,her married name was Meyer.⁸ She married Gilbert Fredrick Meyer on September 20, 1950 at Napa Co., California.^8,3 Laura Mae Poff died on March 16, 1990 at Solano Co., California, at age 57.^7,2,6

     Her Social Security Number was 564-42-4208.² Sarah Marie Poff was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^5,6 Her married name was Burch.⁶ She married Bayard Almon Burch.⁶ Sarah Marie Poff was born on February 5, 1934 at Beagle, Miami Co., Kansas.^2,6 She died on August 13, 1999 at California at age 65.^2,6,7

     Bonnie Jean Poff was buried at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville, Solano Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 525-76-1895.⁶ Her married name was Doherty.² She married Joseph Michael Doherty.^2,4 Bonnie Jean Poff was born on April 27, 1936 at Kansas.^2,6,5 She died on June 6, 1987 at Solano Co., California, at age 51.^2,5

     Gilbert Fredrick Meyer was buried at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville, Solano Co., California.³ He Gilbert Fredrick Meyer passed away at his home, where he was surrounded by family, on May 27, 2019. Gilbert, Gil, Pop or Poppy was born on Sept. 13, 1930, a second son to Werner and Pauline Meyer while they resided in Erie, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Harbor High School, Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1948, and he worked on Great Lakes steamships shoveling coal before joining the USAF that same year. He was assigned to the Fairfield-Suisun Air Station (later to be renamed Travis AFB) and he met the love of his life soon thereafter. He and Laura Mae Poff were married on Sept. 20, 1950, and Gil graduated from gunnery school a year later in 1951. He was then assigned to a B29 squadron where he flew on numerous missions during the Korean War. In 1952, Pop separated from the Air Force and joined the local IBEW180, from where he would eventually retire. In his retirement, Poppy enjoyed a daily breakfast at Putah Creek Café while reading his newspapers. When physical limitations set in, he was resigned to having his food and news intake at home, but there he was accompanied by family to share in his mornings. A wise, selfless and compassionate man, Gil was a voracious reader, but would drop his book in an instant should one need a hand or an ear. Poppy lived and taught many what unconditional love truly is. He was loved immensely and will be missed with equal fervor. Gilbert and Laura were blessed with four rambunctious boys who have all survived them, Dave (Valerie), Ken (Joann), Jeff (Nancy) and Scott (Debbie); all who afforded them eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Gil was preceded in death by Laura, who passed in March of 1990; and also by his brother, Ken in 2016.² He was born on September 13, 1930 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2 He married Laura Mae Poff, daughter of William Archie Poff and Dorothy Marie Miller, on September 20, 1950 at Napa Co., California.^1,2 Gilbert Fredrick Meyer died on May 27, 2019 at Solano Co., California, at age 88.²

     His Social Security Number was 197-22-8219.³ Joseph Michael Doherty was buried at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, Vacaville, Solano Co., California.^1,2 He married Bonnie Jean Poff, daughter of William Archie Poff and Dorothy Marie Miller.^4,5 Joseph Michael Doherty was born on August 27, 1929 at Wilmerding, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3,6 He died on March 16, 2009 at Solano Co., California, at age 79.^1,2,3,6 He Joseph Michael Doherty, Aug. 27, 1929 - March 16, 2009. A funeral service for retired U.S. Air Force Veteran Joseph Michael Doherty in scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20 at Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Road. Burial with Full Military Honors to follow at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. Mr. Doherty died March 16, at his residence. He was 79. Mr. Doherty was born Aug. 27, 1929, in Wilmerding, Pa. on March 18, 2009.²

     Margaret Helen Poff was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Hurlingen, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 499-20-3143.² She was born on December 9, 1926 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^2,3 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Siela.³ She married James Kessler Siela on November 23, 1946 at Hurlingen, Buchanan Co., Missouri.³ Margaret Helen Poff died on November 2, 1999 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 72.^2,3 She Margaret Helen (Poff) Siela, 72, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away on Nov. 2, 1999, at her residence. Mrs. Siela, a homemaker, also was a secretary for Missouri Chemical, MNX, a trucking business, and for the Buchanan County sheriff's office. She also was a co-owner, with her son, Tony, in Heartland Headwear in St. Joseph, until retiring in 1997. Born in St. Joseph on Dec. 9, 1926, she was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. Mrs. Siela was a graduate of Benton High School in St. Joseph and attended Northwest Missouri State University at Maryville. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of St. Joseph. On Nov. 23, 1946, she married James K. Siela in Hurlingen, Mo. He survives of the home. Mrs. Siela was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jennifer L., a son, Stephen V; and her parents, Bernes E. and Virginia Poff. Additional survivors: four sons, Anthony L., Brian M., Christopher P., and Kevin L., all of St. Joseph; a daughter, Jamie L. Kramer, Nortonville, Kan; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass of Christian Burial: Nov. 6, 1999, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Mo. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurlingen, Mo. Arrangements: Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph, Mo. on November 4, 1999.³

     Irene Martin was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She Irene Martin Poff, age 91, of Camellia Drive (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1921 in Summersville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rosetta O’Dell Martin. She had been a resident of Bluewell for 55 years and was a member of the Bluewell United Methodist Church where she enjoyed quilting with the Quilting Club. She was also a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette C. “Pat” Poff; a granddaughter, Jessika Morgan; two sisters and 3 brothers. She was the last surviving member of her family. Survivors include: Son: Coy Poff and wife Julie of Charlotte, NC. Grandson: Brandon Poff. 3 great-grandchildren: Bryson Poff, Hunter Morgan, and Sidney Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Steve Rector officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Princeton with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 at the funeral home.¹ Her married name was Poff.¹ She married Everett Coy "Pat" Poff, son of Charles Hugh Poff and Ollie Gay Poff.¹ Irene Martin was born on May 7, 1921 at Summersville, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on February 18, 2013 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.¹

     Darrell Ray Austin was born on September 8, 1971 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ He married Mary Elizabeth Gray on February 9, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Darrell Ray Austin and Mary Elizabeth Gray were divorced on September 23, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Darrell Ray Austin died on February 26, 2023 at Virginia at age 51.² He Darrell Ray Austin, 51, of Pilot, Va., passed on from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in his home surrounded by close family and friends. Darrell's love for the outdoors inspired him to be close to nature at his home in Pilot, Va. He had many passions including gardening, restoring vintage cars and music. He especially loved "jamming" with his son, Eric and many close friends including longtime friend, Gerald Meade. Darrell's' vivacious and lively personality attracted many close friends that would describe him as the life of the party. Darrell was known for his outrageous stories and extreme work ethic. He was a dedicated employee of Corning Inc. for 20+ years. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Austin; and grandmothers, Lela Poff and Margie Austin. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Austin; brother, Kevin and Martha Austin; former spouse, Mary Austin; and their children, daughter, Kayla Austin and partner, Brian Kuhener, and son, Eric Austin; stepdaughter, Courtney Gray Johnston and Nicolas Johnston; and grandchildren, Kaelyn and Oliver. The family would like to give a special thanks to Darrell's beloved friend Pam Love and the caregivers of Good Samaritan. The world isn't the same without this hardworking and fun loving man but he will live on through those he inspired and loved. on March 1, 2023.²