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     Elizabeth Jane "Betty" McClellan was buried at Gibbs Hill Cemetery, Ludlow, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on January 3, 1925 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ As of August 23, 1943,her married name was Grandinetti.³ She married John Joseph Grandinetti on August 23, 1943 at Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.³ As of December 4, 1971,her married name was Thornton.⁴ Elizabeth Jane "Betty" McClellan married Donald A. Thornton on December 4, 1971 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ Elizabeth Jane "Betty" McClellan died on February 15, 2019 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 94.⁴ She Betty J. Thornton, 94, of 1525 Wetmore Road near Kane, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. Born Jan. 3, 1925 in Kane, she was the daughter of Wayne and Esther Silvis McClellan. On Dec. 4, 1971, in Kane, she married Donald A. Thornton, who died in 1997. Betty had owned and operated Quality Cleaners and the Sportsmen's Restaurant, both in Sheffield; then the former Longview Inn restaurant and bar near Kane. She was an Avon representative for over 30 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Kane, where she taught Sunday school. She had belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star in Kane and was an avid reader. Surviving are a son, John W. Grandinetti of Warren; daughters Rose Ann (J. Bruce) Ellis of Mercer, Gay (Matthew) Blau of Crooksville, Ohio and Debra German of Sheffield; grandchildren Marc Grandinetti, Stacey Bailey, Jennifer Ament, Jesse Grandinetti, Krystal Mergner, Elizabeth Ellis, Susan Felege, Rebecca Green, Bryan Blau, Blake Blau and Isabella Blau. Eleven great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death, besides her husband and parents, by siblings Sara Leonard and Wayne and Ted McClellan. Interment will follow in Gibbs Hill Cemetery in Ludlow. on February 18, 2019.⁴

     Sara May/Mae McClellan and Gerald William Leonard were divorced.⁵ Sara May/Mae McClellan was born on November 17, 1930 at Pennsylvania.^1,6 As of June 3, 1950,her married name was Leonard.² She married Gerald William Leonard on June 3, 1950 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² Sara May/Mae McClellan died on July 8, 2017 at Girard, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.³ She Sara Mae McClelland-Leonard, age 86, of Girard passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. on July 9, 2017.³

     Angela Esther McClellan was buried at Saint Callistus Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on July 27, 1958 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on June 19, 1961 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 2.¹

     Carl Lester Byham was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 174-14-9660.² He was born on July 26, 1886 at Guys Mills, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,4 He married Hazel G. Miller, daughter of George M. Miller and Mary E. McClellan, on November 4, 1915 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^1,2,6 Carl Lester Byham died on April 4, 1962 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.^2,6 He Carl L. Byham, 75, of 505 Greeves Street, retired carpenter and building contractor and Kane resident for the past 72 years, died shortly before midnight Tuesday evening at Community Hospital, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Byham, who was born July 26, 1886 at Guys Mills, Crawford County, came to Kane with his family 72 years ago. He attended the local elementary schools and Kane High School. He was a carpenter by trade and was engaged in business as a building contractor for many years prior to his retirement. He was a former secretary of the local Carpenters Union. Mr. Byham was a member of First Congregational Church. He was a baritone soloist in the church choir for many yearn. He was a former member of the Kane Men's Chorus. He formerly sang with his brothers in the popular Byham Quartet. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Miller Byham, to whom he was married Nov. 4, 1915 at Buffalo, N.Y; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Baruth of Lincoln, Neb; two sons, Carl L. Byham, Jr., of Westport, Conn, and William E. Byham of South Williamsport; one sister, Miss Lois Byham of Kane; fvie brothers, Norman and Maurice Byham of Kane, Clyde Byham of New Castle, Del., Ray Byham of Palmer, Alaska and Don Byham of Tampa, Fla., and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Cummings Funeral Home at the usual visiting hours, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 o'clock, beginning this evening. Memorial services will be held at Cummings Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Clarke M. Cochrane of First Congregational Church officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn cemetery. on April 4, 1962.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 172-12-4024.² Carl Lester Byham Jr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on October 4, 1921 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^{2,3,4,12,5,13} He married Carol Celeste Kennedy on March 29, 1944 at Washington, D.C..⁶ Carl Lester Byham Jr. and Carol Celeste Kennedy were divorced in January, 1956 at Pinellas Co., Florida.⁷ Carl Lester Byham Jr. married Dolores F. Damon on March 17, 1977 at Harris Co., Texas.⁸ Carl Lester Byham Jr. died on May 29, 2004 at Webster, Harris Co., Texas, at age 82.^2,12,5,14,13 He WEBSTER - Mr. Carl Byham, Jr. passed from this life Saturday evening, May 29, 2004, in Webster. Born October 4, 1921, in Kane, Pennsylvania, Mr. Byham had been a resident of Webster since 1977, previously of Long Island, New York. He had been employed as a security officer with Rockwell /United Space Alliance until his retirement in 2003 and was the former owner of the Dutch Kettle Restaurant in Kemah. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Byham and numerous other relatives. A private cremation was conducted under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. on June 2, 2004.¹³

     Her Social Security Number was 185-18-6368.⁷ Florence Margaret "Flo" Byham was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^3,8 She was born on November 11, 1922 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^3,7 As of May 6, 1944,her married name was Baruth.² She married Gerald Frederick Baruth on May 6, 1944 at Washington, D.C..^2,3,6 Florence Margaret "Flo" Byham died on November 13, 2009 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 87.^3,7 She Florence "Flo" M. Baruth, 87, Lincoln, died Friday (11-13-09). Born 11-11-1922 in Kane, Penn. She attended Mt. Vernon School of Music in Washington D.C. Florence moved to Lincoln, in 1961. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Trinity United Methodist Church. Florence sang with the Lincoln Civic Chorus, Lincoln Symphony Chorus and the Omaha Symphonic Chorus. Florence enjoyed singing for friends and family as well as camping. Family members include: Sons and daughters-in-law, Fredrick and Roberta Baruth, Colorado Springs, Colo; Paul Baruth, Denver; James and Connie Baruth, Holland, Neb; Thomas and Vanora Baruth, Denton, Neb; Brother and sister-in-law, William and Nellie Byham, S. Williamsport, Penn; Grandchildren, Jason (Chris) Koser, William Baruth, Robert (Rebecca) Baruth, Jamie (Jim) Schultz, Jodi Baruth, Michael Baruth, Andrew (Rebecca) Baruth, Timothy Baruth, Alexander Baruth; Several great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by Husband, Gerald F. Baruth, brother, Carl Byham, granddaughter, Deborah Baruth, grandson, Joshua Baruth. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday (11/17/09) at Trinity United Methodist Church 1345 S. 16th Street, Lincoln. Visitation will be at Roper and Sons Funeral Home on Monday (11/16/09) from 5-8 p.m., family will greet friends during this time. Internment at Lincoln Memorial Park following the service. on November 15, 2009.³

     William Edward "Buck" Byham was buried at Montoursville Cemetery, 1401 Broad Street, Montoursville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2 He was born on December 12, 1928 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3 He married Nellie Swartz circa 1954.⁵ William Edward "Buck" Byham died on May 30, 2017 at Montoursville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.⁵ He William E. “Buck” Byham, of South Williamsport, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Valley View Nursing Center. Born December 12, 1928, in Kane, he was a son of the late Carl and Hazel Miller Byham. Buck married the former Nellie Swartz and together they shared 63 years of marriage. Buck graduated from Kane High School in 1946 and the former Bloomsburg State Teachers College in 1953. He was a teacher at Downingtown Sr. High School from 1953 to 1959 and South Williamsport High School from 1960 to 1983. After he finished his teaching career, Buck served as the Sports Information Director at Lycoming College from 1984 to 1991. Buck’s life was filled with many sports achievement and honors. Before attending college, he spent a year as a pitcher in minor-league baseball. While teaching at Downington and South Williamsport, Buck coached basketball, football and Baseball teams. He also was assistant coach for the Williamsport Millionaires baseball team. Buck spent countless years as a volunteer pitching coach to hundreds of athletes in and around Lycoming County including Little League, high school and college level players. Buck had his own daily radio program called the “Sports Digest” at the former WMPT Radio station. He covered local school age sporting events and highlighted individual standouts. His broadcasting also covered local high school and college sporting events as well as the Little League World Series for WWPA radio station. In honor of his many years of involvement with sports, Buck was inducted in the West Branch Chapter Sports Hall of Fame in 1989, the Bloomsburg University Sports Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Lycoming College Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. Buck was also honored with W. Howard Huntman Little League Baseball Friendship Award in 1993, the Dale V. Brown Service Award from Lycoming College in 2011, and was honored with a plaque on the Williamsport Sports Walk in 2016. Because of his many years of broadcasting Little League Baseball, Little League named the press row at Volunteer Stadium in his honor. Buck was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife, Buck is survived by his children, Rob (Cathy) Byham, of Linden, and Kathleen (Mitchell) Boyle, of Dade City, Fla; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Byham; and sister, Florence Baruth. A memorial service to honor the life of Buck will be at Messiah Lutheran Church, 324 S. Howard St., South Williamsport, with his pastor The Rev. Joshua L. Reinsburrow, officiating. A private interment will be held in Montoursville Cemetery. on June 2, 2017.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 124-24-9871.² Dolores F. Damon was born on January 31, 1933.² As of March 17, 1977,her married name was Byham.¹ She married Carl Lester Byham Jr., son of Carl Lester Byham and Hazel G. Miller, on March 17, 1977 at Harris Co., Texas.¹ Dolores F. Damon died on March 3, 2005 at Harris Co., Texas, at age 72.²

     Her Social Security Number was 579-40-1707.² Carol Celeste Kennedy was born on December 23, 1922 at Pulaski, Giles Co., Tennessee.² As of March 29, 1944,her married name was Byham.¹ She married Carl Lester Byham Jr., son of Carl Lester Byham and Hazel G. Miller, on March 29, 1944 at Washington, D.C..¹ Carol Celeste Kennedy and Carl Lester Byham Jr. were divorced in January, 1956 at Pinellas Co., Florida.³ Carol Celeste Kennedy died on March 24, 2006 at Pinellas Park, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 83.^2,4 She LaDUKE, CAROL K., 83, of St. Pete Beach, died Friday (March 24, 2006) 3 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park. She was born in Pulaski, Tenn., and moved here in 1956 from Rockville, Md. She was an adjudication officer with the Veterans Administration. She graduated summa cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C., and was a member of the American Business Women's Association. She loved gardening, reading and camping. Survivors include a son, Scott, St Pete Beach; a daughter, Lynne Strong, Sarasota; four grandchildren, Laurel, Kristy, Bryan and Grant; and six great-grandchildren. on March 27, 2006.⁴

     Linda Carol "Lynne" Byham was born in 1945 at Kensington, Montgomery Co., Maryland.³ As of August, 1963,her married name was Strong.² She married Roger Strong in August, 1963 at Pinellas Co., Florida.² Linda Carol "Lynne" Byham and Roger Strong were divorced on November 19, 1975 at Sarasota Co., Florida.⁴ As of May 31, 1987,her married name was Bair.² Linda Carol "Lynne" Byham married Lee Morgan Bair on May 31, 1987 at Sarasota Co., Florida.^2,3 Linda Carol "Lynne" Byham died on February 7, 2019 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida.³ She Linda "Lynne" Carol Strong passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in her home. She was born in1945 in Kensington, Maryland to Carol and Carl Byham. She spent her younger years in St. Petersburg, Florida and attended Boca Ciega High School. She raised her children and spent the majority of her lifetime in Sarasota, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Lee Bair; her brother Scott La Duke (Kathy) and her nephew Grant La Duke and his family. She leaves behind her daughter, Laural Strong (James); a daughter, Kristy Bauer (Michael) and their six children; and her son, Bryan Strong and his two children. Lynne was the great grandmother to two. She was predeceased by her grandson, Jyotis Sage Strong; her mother Carol La Duke; father, Carl Byham and her stepfather, Vaughn La Duke. on February 14, 2019.³

     His Social Security Number was 505-26-3267.⁵ Gerald Frederick Baruth was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska.^6,3 He was born on February 16, 1923 at Alexandria, Thayer Co., Nebraska.^6,4,7,5 He married Florence Margaret "Flo" Byham, daughter of Carl Lester Byham and Hazel G. Miller, on May 6, 1944 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,8 Gerald Frederick Baruth died on February 3, 2008 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 84.^6,5,7 He Gerald F. Baruth, 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/08). Born Alexandria, Neb. (2/16/1923) to Otto and Florence E. (Vice) Baruth. Co-owner, Lincoln Carpet Center, 25 years. WWII U.S. Army & Air Force Veteran, awarded Purple Heart. Member: Trinity United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 3; lifetime member - D.A.V; former cabinet maker; attended UNL. Volunteer work for D.A.V. Tabitha Meals On Wheels, Trinity United Methodist Church, and always offered a helping hand to anyone in need. Family members include wife, Florence M. Baruth, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law: Fred W. & Roberta Baruth, Colorado Springs, Colo; Paul D. Baruth, Denver, Colo; James B. & Connie Baruth, Holland, Neb; Thomas A. & Vanora Baruth, Denton, Neb; brother, sister-in-law. Robert C. & Marilyn Baruth, Holland, Mich; sister, brother-in-law: JoAnn & Howard Duncan, Lincoln; nine grandchildren, spouses: Jason & Chris Koser, Turlock, Calif; William Banith; Robert & Rebecca Baruth, all of Colorado Springs, Colo; Jamie & James Schultz; Michael Banith, all Denver, Colo; Jody Banith, Portland, Ore; Andrew & Becky Baruth; Alexander Baruth, all of Lincoln; Timothy Banith, Omaha; great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen Thrasher; granddaughter, Deborah Baruth. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday (2/6/08) at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th St. Pastor Jim Keyser officiating. Burial in Lincoln Memorial Park. Flag Presentation Service conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard. on February 5, 2008.⁶

     Paul David Baruth Paul Baruth, January 13, 1951 - January 8, 2018 (66 years old). We are sad to announce that on January 8, 2018, at the age of 66, Paul Baruth (Lincoln, Nebraska) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one.³ He married Shirley Ann Melacek.⁴ Paul David Baruth was born on January 13, 1951.³ He died on January 8, 2018 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 66.³

     Her Social Security Number was 523-53-4475.² Deborah Rhea Baruth was born on August 7, 1984 at Houston, Harris Co., Texas.^1,2 She died on June 14, 2003 at Colorado at age 18.²