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     Joseph "Joe" Romeo was born circa 1900 at Italy.² He married Opal Cloie Chapman, daughter of Ernest Lavern Chapman and Lillian May Hulings, on May 20, 1920 at Kellettville Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.¹ The marriage of Joseph "Joe" Romeo and an unknown person was annulled on December 1, 1923 at Mayville, Chautauqua Co., New York.³

     His Social Security Number was 108-07-0236.⁴ Alvin H. Morey was born on December 25, 1904 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.^5,4,2 He married Opal Cloie Chapman, daughter of Ernest Lavern Chapman and Lillian May Hulings, circa 1928.^1,3 Alvin H. Morey died on October 9, 1970 at New York at age 65.^4,5

     Phyllis Grace Morey was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.⁷ She Phyllis G. Plisk, 76, Beverly Hills, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Inverness. She was born Jan. 21, 1930, in Jamestown, N.Y., to the late Alvin H. and Chloe Opal (Chapman) Morey and moved here in 1984 from Rochester, N.Y. Mrs. Plisk was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting and making chocolate candy. She was a founding member of the Gulf to Lake Baptist Church, Crystal River. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Leonard N. Plisk of Beverly Hills; son, Paul E. Plisk of Beverly Hills; daughter, Marian G. Misura and husband Albert of Beverly Hills; brother, Rick Morey of New York; sisters, Linda Hedman of Maine and Chris Solsbee of New York; and three grandchildren, Brian, Jeremy and Christine.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 118-24-9476.⁸ She was born on January 21, 1930 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.^2,8,3,4,7 As of circa 1951,her married name was Plisk.⁴ She married Leonard N. Plisk circa 1951.⁴ Phyllis Grace Morey died on November 18, 2006 at Inverness, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 76.^8,4,7

     Coralee Morey was born circa July, 1927 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died on November 30, 1930 at Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., New York.²

     Leonard N. Plisk was buried at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, Sumter Co., Florida.^2,3,4 He The Service of Remembrance for Mr. Leonard N. Plisk, age 80, of Beverly Hills, Florida, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, at the Gulf to Lake Baptist Church, with Pastor Lloyd Bertine officiating. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. He was born June 19, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, son of Leonard and Frances (Nye) Plisk. He died May 29, 2010, in Crystal River, FL. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved the Lord. Mr. Plisk was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked as a project manager for the Xerox Corporation. He moved to Beverly Hills, Florida, from Rochester, New York, in 1984. Mr. Plisk was a member of Gulf to Lake Baptist Church, Crystal River. Mr. Plisk was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Phyllis G. Plisk (2006). Survivors include son, Paul E. Plisk; daughter, Marian Goater; brother, Robert A. Plisk; sister, Sandra Smith; and grandchildren, Brian, Jeremy, and Christine.³ His Social Security Number was 103-24-3004.⁵ He was born on June 19, 1929 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^2,3,4,5 He married Phyllis Grace Morey, daughter of Alvin H. Morey and Opal Cloie Chapman, circa 1951.¹ Leonard N. Plisk died on May 29, 2010 at Crystal River, Citrus Co., Florida, at age 80.^2,3,5,4

     Infant Romeo died on June 2, 1921 at Kingsley, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on June 2, 1921 at Kingsley, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 159-20-5745.⁵ Velma Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers was buried at Sunset Hill Memorial Park, Route 322, Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was born on August 1, 1925 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5 As of November 1, 1946,her married name was Cochran.² She married Guy William Cochran Jr. on November 1, 1946 at Rouseville, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 Velma Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers died on June 6, 2012 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 86.^2,5 She Velma Elizabeth "Betty" (Rodgers) Cochran, 86, of 1110 North St., Oil City, died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2012, surrounded by loved ones, at St. Vincent Health System in Erie. Born Aug. 1, 1925, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Velma Chapman Rodgers. She was introduced to the love of her life by his sister and co-worker at the former Oil City Woolworth's. Guy William Cochran Jr. and Velma "Betty" Rodgers were married Nov. 1, 1946 in the Rouseville United Methodist Church by the late Clifford S. Joshua. They met while he was serving his country in the United States Army and they joyously celebrated their lives together. They enjoyed summers at Kibbe's Island Park Campground playing board games and they both shared immense love for their family pets. Betty was a kind, loving and dedicated caregiver and remained by her husband's side until his death in February 2004. Betty loved to crochet, knit, sew, listen to the music of the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, and adored her time spent with her children, grandchildren and her ever faithful dog she lovingly called Holly. The was a graduate of the Oil City High School's class of 1943 and was most noted for her many years of service as a seamstress for the Printz Store and many community residents. She was a member of the Oil City Order of the Eastern Star. For many years she loved playing cards with her card group. She also relished letters and cards from her niece Vicki NeCastro. She faithfully watched the Grace United Methodist worship service every Sunday morning and affectionately loved to hear her brother as he sang with the church choir. Betty and Guy were members of the Good Hope Lutheran Church and she was actively involved with the Hope Circle for a number of years. Surviving are three sons, Gary Eugene Cochran and fianc Kathy Brown of Oil City, Edward Guy Cochran and wife Mary of Oil City, and Eric Craig Cochran and wife Betsy of Rocky Grove; her beloved brother Edward Rodgers, Jr. and wife Della of Seneca. Her brother Ed "Sonny" Rodgers was often her strength and the bond that was one of her greatest testimonial treasures. In addition she is survived by her grandchildren, Amy Jo Watkins and husband Michael of Titusville, Adam Cochran and fianc Nikki Sharp, Courtney Elizabeth Cochran, Cameron Cochran, all of Oil City, Sarah Crawford and husband Josh, Benjamin Cochran and wife Lori, Hannah Rennard and husband Paul, all of Rocky Grove; 10 great-grandchildren, Michael Watkins, Tasia, Talena, and Gavin Cochran, Kanyon, Drake and Willow Crawford, Michael and Benjamin Cochran, Jr., and Trapper Rennard; a brother-in-law, Jack Cochran and his companion Sueann McKenzie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc., 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens in Cranberry. on June 8, 2012.²

     Guy William Cochran Jr. Guy W. Cochran Jr., 80, of Oil City, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, where he resided for the past three years. Born Sept. 2, 1923, in Rouseville, he was the son of Guy W. Cochran Sr. and Elma Goodman Cochran. He attended Rouseville and Oil City schools. Mr. Cochran served in the U.S. Army during World War II, enlisting Jan. 29, 1941, and serving as a rifleman in combat duty with the 805th Hellcats Infantry. His tour of duty included Africa, Italy, France, Belgium and Germany. He survived the Battle of the Bulge and was discharged June 29, 1945. He was employed by Hunter-Wilson Barrel Works for a number of years and then went to work for Venango Newspapers where he retired as mail room foreman in 1985 after 33 years of service. Mr. Cochran was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City where he was an active member since 1952. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as bowling, hunting, fishing and camping. Later in life he also enjoyed his time with the staff and extended family at the Alzheimer's Unit of Sugar Creek Station. Mr. Cochran was married in the Rouseville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Clifford Joshua Nov. 1, 1946, to Velma E. "Betty" Rodgers, who survives. They celebrated 57 years of marriage last November. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Gary Cochran, Edward Cochran and wife, Mary, all of Oil City, and Eric Cochran and wife, Betsy, of Franklin; and seven grandchildren, Amy Watkins of Titusville, Adam Cochran, Courtney Cochran and Cameron Cochran, all of Oil City, Sarah Cochran, Ben Cochran and Hannah Cochran, all of Franklin. He also is survived by a sister, Ruth Culbertson of Rouseville; a brother, Jack Cochran of Cherrytree; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cochran was preceded in death by an infant sister. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Osenider Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry.³ His Social Security Number was 172-16-3558.⁴ He was buried at Sunset Hill Memorial Park, Route 322, Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3 He was born on September 2, 1923 at Rouseville, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2,4 He married Velma Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers, daughter of Edward Eugene Rogers and Velma Elvira Chapman, on November 1, 1946 at Rouseville, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,3 Guy William Cochran Jr. died on February 22, 2004 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.^3,4