Helen Lavada Bigley1,2

F, b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
FatherJohn William Bigley1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 268-44-2191.4 Helen Lavada Bigley was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.9 She was born on October 14, 1907 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,4,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Porter.10 She married Chape S. Porter circa 1928.3,10 Helen Lavada Bigley died on December 31, 1998 at North Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 91.4,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 200, District 23, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio10
1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio11

Family

Chape S. Porter b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
Marriage*Helen Lavada Bigley married Chape S. Porter circa 1928.3,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  2. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  8. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  9. [S9620] Forest Hill Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  13. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.

Francis Calvin Bigley Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. November 1, 1916, d. July 14, 1989
FatherJohn William Bigley1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,5,6,7,8,9,10 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 208-07-1634.1 Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 He married Billie Unknown. Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Mary Louise Smathers.11 Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. was born on November 1, 1916 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4,12 He died on July 14, 1989 at Arizona at age 72.1,13,12

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1940Delivery clerk8

Family 1

Billie Unknown b. June 8, 1913, d. May, 1993
Marriage*Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Billie Unknown

Family 2

Mary Louise Smathers b. January 30, 1910, d. February, 1980
Marriage*Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. married Mary Louise Smathers.11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S3774] Sunland Memorial Park, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [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.
  4. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  10. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  11. [S9622] Telian Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/108729590/person/142130352205/facts.
  12. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  13. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  14. [S9429] Explore Venango, From the Gerald W. Bigley obituary in the Nov 7, 2014 edition.

Floyd Sylvester Bigley1,2,3

M, b. January 14, 1901, d. March 31, 1966
FatherJohn William Bigley1,7,4,5,3,6 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,4,5,3,6 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 192-09-7837.8 Floyd Sylvester Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.9,3 He was born on January 14, 1901 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,8,3 He married Florence Marie Carter circa 1924.7,10,3,11 Floyd Sylvester Bigley died on March 31, 1966 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.8,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5
1930Dwelling 342, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania10
1940Dwelling 18, District 16-6A, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1920Glass works machine worker5
1930Glass factoy laborer10
1940Milk bottle factory shift foreman12

Family

Florence Marie Carter b. April 11, 1905, d. February 27, 1995
Marriage*Floyd Sylvester Bigley married Florence Marie Carter circa 1924.7,10,3,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [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.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  7. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9616] Thomasville Times, The, From the Barbara Ann Bigley Stark obituary in the Nov 29, 2011 edition.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.

Geary Cecil Bigley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 10, 1919, d. June 16, 2001
FatherJohn William Bigley1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,2,4,7,8,9,10,11 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Geary Cecil Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 192-09-7936.4 He Geary Cecil Bigley, 82, formerly of North Third Avenue, Clarion, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in the Mariner Nursing Center in Glen Burnie, Md. Born March 10, 1919, he was a son of John and Catherine Reed Bigley. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Bigley formerly worked at the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bigley enjoyed carpentry and gardening. He was married to the former Betty J. Gilmore, who survives in Severna Park, Md. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Bigley of Cologne, Germany, and Richard Bigley of Glen Burnie, Md; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bigley was preceded in death by two sisters; three brothers; and one granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery.2 He was born on March 10, 1919 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,5 He married Betty Jeanette Gilmore on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.2,3,12,6 Geary Cecil Bigley died on June 16, 2001 at Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 82.2,4,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Betty Jeanette Gilmore b. March 5, 1921, d. March 21, 2003
Marriage*Geary Cecil Bigley married Betty Jeanette Gilmore on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.2,3,12,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Geary Cecil Bigley obituary.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  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. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  11. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  12. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Betty J. Bigley obituary in the Mar 22, 2003dition.
  13. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Michael Bigley obituary in the Nov 10, 2005 edition.
  14. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sonya Lee Bigley obituary in the Dec 30, 1975 edition.

Paul William Bigley Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 12, 1911, d. April 18, 1972
FatherJohn William Bigley1,6,7,4,5 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,6,7,4,5 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 206-09-8041.8 Paul William Bigley Sr. was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, 1718 East Lake Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He married Gladys Evelyn Edmonds.9 Paul William Bigley Sr. and Gladys Evelyn Edmonds were divorced.5 Paul William Bigley Sr. married Helen Mikotowicz.5 Paul William Bigley Sr. was born on January 12, 1911 at Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,8,4,5 He died on April 18, 1972 at Pennsylvania at age 61.2,8,5 He Erie - Paul W. Bigler Sr., 61, of 2023 Fairmont Parkway in Erie, died April 18 in Hamot Medical Center. Born on January 12, 1911, in Clarion, he was the son of John W. and Catherine Reed Bigley. He had resided in Erie for the past 30 years and was an employe of the Hammermill Paper Company. He was a member of the Allied Trades Club, the Union Club, GCS Club and the LAPC Club. Surviving in addition to his wife, Helen Mikotowicz Bigley, are two sons, Paul W. Bigley Jr. of Rialto, Calif., and Roger K. Bigley of Harborcreek; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Evans of Lawrence Park and Mrs. Richard Richer of North East; two stepsons, Stanley and Richard Mikotowicz of Erie; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Richard Sheely of Erie; three brothers, Francis of San Francisco, Calif., Charles and Geary, both of Clarion; three sisters, Mrs. James Eberline and Miss Mildred Bigley, both of Clarion, and Mrs. Helen Porter of Canton, Ohio; and 19 grandchildren. A brother, Floyd S. Bigley, preceded him in death in 1966. Funeral services were held Saturday in the C. J. Dusckas Funeral Home in Erie with Howard Pape, pastor of Lawrence Park Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. on April 25, 1972.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 202, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer7
1940Laborer9

Family 1

Helen Mikotowicz
Marriage*Paul William Bigley Sr. married Helen Mikotowicz.5 

Family 2

Gladys Evelyn Edmonds b. December 29, 1914, d. December 6, 2004
Divorce*Paul William Bigley Sr. and Gladys Evelyn Edmonds were divorced.5 
Marriage* Paul William Bigley Sr. married Gladys Evelyn Edmonds.9 
Children
  • Roger K. Bigley5
  • Kathleen Bigley5
  • Joanne Bigley5,9
  • Paul William Bigley Jr.5,9

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S9613] Lakeside Cemetery, Erie Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  5. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mildred D. Bigley1,2

F, b. June 17, 1905, d. February, 1982
FatherJohn William Bigley1,3,4,5,6 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,3,4,5,6 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 208-34-4810.7 Mildred D. Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on June 17, 1905 at Pennsylvania.7 She died in February, 1982 at Pennsylvania at age 76.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 3, District 19, Paint Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3
1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4
1930Dwelling 695, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1930Maid8

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Paul W. Bigler, Sr. obituary in the Apr 25, 1972 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Catherine A. Bigley1,2,3

F, b. circa 1914, d. June 26, 1993
FatherJohn William Bigley1,2,3,4,5 b. November 11, 1869, d. December 1, 1961
MotherCatherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed1,2,3,4,5 b. March 24, 1878, d. February 23, 1942
     Catherine A. Bigley was buried at New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetey, Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.6 Her married name was Carnahan.4 Her married name was Eberline.1 She married James Glenn Eberline.1,7 Catherine A. Bigley married Charles Wilson Carnahan.4,8 Catherine A. Bigley was born circa 1914 at Pennsylvania.2 She and Charles Wilson Carnahan were divorced before April, 1940.4 Catherine A. Bigley died on June 26, 1993 at Campbell Co., Kentucky.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 407, District 60, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2
1930Dwelling 844, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3
1940Dwelling 201, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4

Occupation

1940Glass company laborer4

Family 1

Charles Wilson Carnahan b. June 4, 1918, d. April 10, 1991
Marriage*Catherine A. Bigley married Charles Wilson Carnahan.4,8 
Divorce* Catherine A. Bigley and Charles Wilson Carnahan were divorced before April, 1940.4 
Child

Family 2

James Glenn Eberline b. December 3, 1909, d. April 13, 1986
Marriage*Catherine A. Bigley married James Glenn Eberline.1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9614] Florence Morning News, From the Lois Bigley McCaskill obituary in the May 15, 1974 edition.
  6. [S9621] New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetey, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  8. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.
  9. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

James Glenn Eberline1,2,3

M, b. December 3, 1909, d. April 13, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 172-16-3175.4 James Glenn Eberline was buried at New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetey, Strattanville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Catherine A. Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.1,5 James Glenn Eberline was born on December 3, 1909 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,3 He died on April 13, 1986 at Pennsylvania at age 76.4

Family

Catherine A. Bigley b. circa 1914, d. June 26, 1993
Marriage*He married Catherine A. Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed.1,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S9621] New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetey, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [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.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Chape S. Porter1,2,3,4

M, b. October 3, 1898, d. September 1, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 296-07-4856.4 Chape S. Porter was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 4414 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio.3 He was born on October 3, 1898 at Pennsylvania.2,4 He married Helen Lavada Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, circa 1928.1,2 Chape S. Porter died on September 1, 1978 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 79.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 200, District 23, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio2
1940Dwelling 311, District 90-57, Canton, Stark Co., Ohio5

Occupation

1930Metal product laborer2
1940Safe and lock company laborer5

Family

Helen Lavada Bigley b. October 14, 1907, d. December 31, 1998
Marriage*Chape S. Porter married Helen Lavada Bigley, daughter of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, circa 1928.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John William Bigley obituary in the Dec 2, 1961 edition.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9620] Forest Hill Cemetery, Stark Co., OH, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Lawrence W. Porter obituary in the Mar 23, 2011 edition.
  7. [S2029] Repository, The, From the Vera Dills obituary in the Nov 21, 2015 edition.

Florence Marie Carter1,2,3,4

F, b. April 11, 1905, d. February 27, 1995
     Florence Marie Carter was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.5 Her Social Security Number was 160-50-0654.6 She was born on April 11, 1905 at Petersburg, Pike Co., Indiana.6,2,3 As of circa 1924,her married name was Bigley.7 She married Floyd Sylvester Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, circa 1924.8,7,1,4 Florence Marie Carter died on February 27, 1995 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 89.6,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 342, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 18, District 16-6A, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania9

Family

Floyd Sylvester Bigley b. January 14, 1901, d. March 31, 1966
Marriage*Florence Marie Carter married Floyd Sylvester Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, circa 1924.8,7,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S9616] Thomasville Times, The, From the Barbara Ann Bigley Stark obituary in the Nov 29, 2011 edition.
  5. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.

Florence Marie Bigley1,2,3

F, b. September 25, 1928, d. February 20, 1951
FatherFloyd Sylvester Bigley1,4,5,2,3 b. January 14, 1901, d. March 31, 1966
MotherFlorence Marie Carter1,4,5,2,3 b. April 11, 1905, d. February 27, 1995
     Florence Marie Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,6 She was born on September 25, 1928 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 As of May 29, 1948,her married name was Taylor.1 She married Frank Taylor Jr. on May 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,6,3 Florence Marie Bigley died on February 20, 1951 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 22.1,2 She Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Marie Taylor, of 59 Grove Avenue, wife of Frank Taylor, Jr., who died Tuesday morning in the Oil City Hospital, will be held 2:30 Friday at the home of the deceased’s parents, 134 Wood Street, Clarion. Rev. G. R. D. Braun, Clarion, will officiate and burial will be Clarion Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the J. Ward Kier Funeral Home, Clarion. A daughter of Floyd and Marie Carter Bigley, she was born September 25, 1928 in Clarion. She married Frank Taylor, Jr., on May 29, 1948. Mrs. Taylor was a member of Clarion Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; parents; sister, Barbara Ann, of Clarion, and grandfather, John of Clarion. on February 21, 1951.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 342, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4
1940Dwelling 18, District 16-6A, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania5

Family

Frank Taylor Jr. b. March 26, 1929, d. October 25, 1995
Marriage*Florence Marie Bigley married Frank Taylor Jr. on May 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,6,3 

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 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. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Frank Taylor Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. March 26, 1929, d. October 25, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 195-22-8128.5 Frank Taylor Jr. was born on March 26, 1929 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.5,3 He married Florence Marie Bigley, daughter of Floyd Sylvester Bigley and Florence Marie Carter, on May 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,4 Frank Taylor Jr. died on October 25, 1995 at Georgia at age 66.5

Family

Florence Marie Bigley b. September 25, 1928, d. February 20, 1951
Marriage*He married Florence Marie Bigley, daughter of Floyd Sylvester Bigley and Florence Marie Carter, on May 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  2. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Taylor-Bigley marriage announcement in the Jun 5, 1948 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Barbara Ann Bigley1,2,3,4

F, b. October 5, 1936, d. November 28, 2011
FatherFloyd Sylvester Bigley1,2,3 b. January 14, 1901, d. March 31, 1966
MotherFlorence Marie Carter1,2,3 b. April 11, 1905, d. February 27, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 165-28-4102.5 Barbara Ann Bigley was buried at New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.3,4 She was born on October 5, 1936 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4,5 As of circa 1954,her married name was Stark.6 She married Marlin David Stark circa 1954.6 Barbara Ann Bigley died on November 28, 2011 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 75.3,4,5 She LEXINGTON - Mrs. Barbara Ann Bigley "Barb" Stark, 75, of 260 Edgewood Lane, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Clarion, PA on Oct. 5, 1936, to Floyd and Florence Marie Carter Bigley, she had made her home in this area since 1973 moving from Clarion. She was a retired quality inspector for Owens Illinois Containers. A memorial service will be on Thursday at 2 p.m. at New Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church with Rev. David Nolan and Rev. Sharon T. Lee officiating. Inurnment will be in the Church Columbarium. on November 29, 2011.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 18, District 16-6A, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

Marlin David Stark b. August 14, 1935, d. August 4, 2016
Marriage*Barbara Ann Bigley married Marlin David Stark circa 1954.6 
Children
  • Jeffrey Alan Stark6
  • Barry Floyd Stark6

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Marie Taylor obituary in the Feb 21, 1951 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9616] Thomasville Times, The, From the Barbara Ann Bigley Stark obituary in the Nov 29, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9617] New Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Forsyth Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9618] J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home, online www.jcgreenandsons.com, From the Marlin David Stark obituary.

Infant Bigley1

M, b. April 19, 1922, d. April 19, 1922
FatherCharles Emery Bigley1 b. February 3, 1902, d. January, 1980
MotherEdna M. Carter1 b. June 20, 1902, d. March, 1983
     Infant Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on April 19, 1922 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on April 19, 1922 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Nancy Bigley1,2

F, b. February 2, 1924, d. June 21, 2002
FatherCharles Emery Bigley1,3,4,2 b. February 3, 1902, d. January, 1980
MotherEdna M. Carter1,3,4,2 b. June 20, 1902, d. March, 1983
     Nancy Bigley Nancy B. Dillon, 78, of Clarion, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at her residence following an illness. Born February 2, 1924, in Clarion, she was a daughter of Charles E. and Edna Carter Bigley. She married James M. Dillon on August 15, 1942. He died February 17, 2001. Mrs. Dillon was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Scott (Linda) Mineker of Old Forge, New York, and a brother, Carter Bigley of Brockport, New York. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. Bigley, Jr. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Arnold Rhoades, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, will officiate. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery.1 She was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,5 Her Social Security Number was 198-18-3356.2 She was born on February 2, 1924 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 As of August 15, 1942,her married name was Dillon.1 She married James Michael Dillon on August 15, 1942.1,6 Nancy Bigley died on June 21, 2002 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 78.1,2,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 341, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3
1940Dwelling 38, District 16-7, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

James Michael Dillon b. January 15, 1919, d. February 17, 2001
Marriage*Nancy Bigley married James Michael Dillon on August 15, 1942.1,6 
Child
  • Linda Dillon1,6

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy B. Dillon obituary.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the James M. Dillion obituary in the Feb 19, 2001 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Michael Dillon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 15, 1919, d. February 17, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 192-09-7902.5 James Michael Dillon was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,2,6 He was born on January 15, 1919 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,6,5 He married Nancy Bigley, daughter of Charles Emery Bigley and Edna M. Carter, on August 15, 1942.1,2 James Michael Dillon died on February 17, 2001 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.1,2,6,5 He James M. Dillion, 82, of 51 S. Fourth Ave., Clarion, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, in Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1919, in Oil City, he was a son of Thomas J. and Mary Erlin Dillion. Mr. Dillion served in World War II as a first sergeant in the 543rd Eng. Boat and Shore Regiment, spending time in the South Pacific and Japan. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbons with one Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Victory Medal and Bronze Star Medal. He retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Co. in Clarion as the production manager, serving 47 years, and then worked nine and one-half years for Owens-Illinois in Bridgeton, N.J.
Mr. Dillion was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion. He was married Aug. 15, 1942, to the former Nancy Bigley, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Scott Minekar of Fulton, N.J. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dillion was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Dillion, Robert Dillion and Jerome Dillion; and two sisters, Mary Durso and Margaret Kelly. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. on February 19, 2001.2

Family

Nancy Bigley b. February 2, 1924, d. June 21, 2002
Marriage*He married Nancy Bigley, daughter of Charles Emery Bigley and Edna M. Carter, on August 15, 1942.1,2 
Child
  • Linda Dillon1,2

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy B. Dillon obituary.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the James M. Dillion obituary in the Feb 19, 2001 edition.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.

Charles Emery Bigley Jr.1,2

M, b. December 7, 1926, d. May 11, 1997
FatherCharles Emery Bigley1,3,4,2 b. February 3, 1902, d. January, 1980
MotherEdna M. Carter1,3,4,2 b. June 20, 1902, d. March, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 185-20-7954.2 Charles Emery Bigley Jr. was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.5 He was born on December 7, 1926 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,6 He married Evelyn Louise Myers on January 14, 1945.7,5 Charles Emery Bigley Jr. died on May 11, 1997 at Pennsylvania at age 70.2,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 341, District 5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3
1940Dwelling 38, District 16-7, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania4

Family

Evelyn Louise Myers b. February 14, 1925, d. June 30, 2012
Marriage*Charles Emery Bigley Jr. married Evelyn Louise Myers on January 14, 1945.7,5 
Children
  • Charles Emery Bigley III7
  • Sue Zanne Bigley7

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy B. Dillon obituary.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2957] Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=5091452&CRid=230330&
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Evelyn Louise Bigley obituary in the Jul 2, 2012 edition.

Evelyn Louise Myers1,2

F, b. February 14, 1925, d. June 30, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 208-24-9081.3 Evelyn Louise Myers was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 She was born on February 14, 1925 at Sligo, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 As of January 14, 1945,her married name was Bigley.2 She married Charles Emery Bigley Jr., son of Charles Emery Bigley and Edna M. Carter, on January 14, 1945.1,2 Evelyn Louise Myers died on June 30, 2012 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.1,3 She Evelyn Louise "Tot" Bigley, age 87 of Ridgeview Dr, Rimersburg, PA died in her sleep Saturday afternoon at the Clarview Nursing Home near Sligo on 6/30/12 after a long illness. Born in Sligo on 2/14/25, she was the daughter of the late D.J. Myers and Dorothy Platte Myers. Evelyn, also known as Tot to her family, was always busy, taking care of her home and cooking up delicious desserts, which she would often take to friends and neighbors. She loved her family, crossword puzzles and writing letters to everyone she knew. She was a Clarion High School graduate. She was a retiree of Owens Illinois in Clarion and a member of Grace Community Church in Curllsville. Evelyn always had a bright smile for everyone and never met a stranger. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by a son, Charles E. Bigley lll of Sligo, a daughter, Sue Zanne Bigley of Houston, TX, a brother, Fred Myers of Sligo, four sisters, Joy Wagner of Tionesta, Rosalind Nelson of Eire, Nellie Arner and Jennie Ditty of Rimersburg, three grandchildren, Teanna Bigley of Knox, Lisa Evans of Hamlet, NC, Lori Hiles of Sligo and two great grandchildren, Karlin and Kaylee Hiles of Sligo. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three infant brothers and two brothers, Daniel and Bill. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 7-9 at the Goble Funeral Home & Cremation in Clarion and from 10:00 AM till time of services at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the Grace Community Church in Curllsville with Pastor Dan George officiating. Interment will follow in the Scotch Hill Cemetery. on July 2, 2012.1

Family

Charles Emery Bigley Jr. b. December 7, 1926, d. May 11, 1997
Marriage*She married Charles Emery Bigley Jr., son of Charles Emery Bigley and Edna M. Carter, on January 14, 1945.1,2 
Children
  • Charles Emery Bigley III1
  • Sue Zanne Bigley1

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Evelyn Louise Bigley obituary in the Jul 2, 2012 edition.
  2. [S2957] Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=5091452&CRid=230330&
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Billie Unknown

F, b. June 8, 1913, d. May, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 253-38-0320.1 Billie Unknown was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 Her married name was Bigley. She married Francis Calvin Bigley Sr., son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed. Billie Unknown was born on June 8, 1913.1 She died in May, 1993 at Arizona at age 79.1

Family

Francis Calvin Bigley Sr. b. November 1, 1916, d. July 14, 1989
Marriage*She married Francis Calvin Bigley Sr., son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S3774] Sunland Memorial Park, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Betty Jeanette Gilmore1,2,3,4,5

F, b. March 5, 1921, d. March 21, 2003
     Betty Jeanette Gilmore was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,2 Her Social Security Number was 181-14-1496.5 She was born on March 5, 1921 at Ashland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 As of September 10, 1942,her married name was Bigley.4 She married Geary Cecil Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.1,3,2,4 Betty Jeanette Gilmore died on March 21, 2003 at Severna Park, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 82.2,5 She Betty J. Bigley, 82, formerly of North Third Avenue, Clarion, died Friday, March 21, 2003, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Severna Park, Md. Born March 5, 1921, in Ashland Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Arnold Gilmore and Mary Alberta Bittenbender Gilmore.She was married to Geary Cecil Bigley, who preceded her in death Jan. 16, 2001. Mrs. Bigley was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion. She is survived by two sons, Michael K. Bigley and his wife, Gabriele, of Clarion and Richard K. Bigley and his wife, Beverly, of Glen Burnie, Md; three grandchildren, Linn Lauer of DuBois, Elizabeth Bigley of Easley, S.C., and Allison Bayless of Annapolis, Md; a sister, Tressa Kenemuth of Knox; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and a granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Arnold A. Rhodes of the First United Methodist Church officiating.Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. on March 22, 2003.2

Family

Geary Cecil Bigley b. March 10, 1919, d. June 16, 2001
Marriage*She married Geary Cecil Bigley, son of John William Bigley and Catherine Arvilla "Katie" Reed, on September 10, 1942 at Wake Co., North Carolina.1,3,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Geary Cecil Bigley obituary.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Betty J. Bigley obituary in the Mar 22, 2003dition.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Michael Bigley obituary in the Nov 10, 2005 edition.
  7. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sonya Lee Bigley obituary in the Dec 30, 1975 edition.

Michael K. Bigley1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 6, 1944, d. November 9, 2005
FatherGeary Cecil Bigley1,2,3,7 b. March 10, 1919, d. June 16, 2001
MotherBetty Jeanette Gilmore1,2,3,7 b. March 5, 1921, d. March 21, 2003
     Michael K. Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,3,5 His Social Security Number was 193-34-9999.8 He was born on July 6, 1944 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.4,3,5,8 He married Yang Sun Pah circa 1970.7 Michael K. Bigley and Yang Sun Pah were divorced on May 25, 1979 at Clark Co., Ohio.6 Michael K. Bigley married Gabriele Marie Damm on October 15, 1993 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.3 Michael K. Bigley died on November 9, 2005 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 61.4,3,5,8 He Michael Bigley, 61, of North Third Avenue, Clarion, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born July 6, 1944, in Oil City, he was the son of Geary and Betty Gilmore Bigley. Mr. Bigley was a 20-year veteran of the Air Force and retired in 1987 as a technical sergeant. He was a Vietnam veteran. In 2005 he was commander of the American Legion Post in Clarion. Mr. Bigley lived from 1983 to 2002 in Germany where he met his wife, Gabriele, in 1984. He was a successful head coach for several American football clubs in Germany form 1983 to 1995. He last was employed as a driver for Clarion County and was known as a reliable, responsible person. Besides football, Mr. Bigley enjoyed garden work, fishing, aquariums, bowling and traveling. He was married in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 15, l993, to Gabriele Marie Damm,who survives. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gertrud Damm and Peter Damm, both of Germany; a daughter, Linn L. Lauer and husband, Mark J., of DuBois; one grandson, Phillip R. Lauer of DuBois; and an adopted daughter, Huicha Park of San Antonio, Texas. He also is survived by a brother, Richard D. Bigley and wife, Beverly E., of Bethany Beach, Del; two nieces; and several cousins. Mr. Bigley was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sonya L. Bigley. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Bordenaro officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Clarion Post No. 66 at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. on November 10, 2005.3

Family 1

Yang Sun Pah
Marriage*He married Yang Sun Pah circa 1970.7 
Divorce* Michael K. Bigley and Yang Sun Pah were divorced on May 25, 1979 at Clark Co., Ohio.6 
Children

Family 2

Gabriele Marie Damm
Marriage*Michael K. Bigley married Gabriele Marie Damm on October 15, 1993 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.3 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Geary Cecil Bigley obituary.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Betty J. Bigley obituary in the Mar 22, 2003dition.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Michael Bigley obituary in the Nov 10, 2005 edition.
  4. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  6. [S2070] Office of Vital Statistics Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007.
  7. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sonya Lee Bigley obituary in the Dec 30, 1975 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sonya Lee Bigley1,2

F, b. June 6, 1972, d. December 27, 1973
FatherMichael K. Bigley1,2 b. July 6, 1944, d. November 9, 2005
MotherYang Sun Pah2
     Sonya Lee Bigley was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,2 She was born on June 6, 1972 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.3,2 She died on December 27, 1973 at Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 1.3,2 She CLARION – Sonya Lee Bigley, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Bigley of 601 Carpenter St., Jacksonville, Ark., died at 8:15 pm Saturday in Little Rock, Ark., after a brief illness. She was born June 6, 1972 at Little Rock Air Force Base Hospital, a daughter of Michael K. and Yang Sun Pah Bigley. She had been christened in the Catholic Church. Surviving along with her parents are two sisters, Linn Lee and Hue Cha Bigley at home, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geary Bigley of Clarion, maternal grandmother, Mun Cheog Ae of Korea, and a number of other relatives in the Clarion area. Friends may call after 2 pm Wednesday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday. Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at 9 am Friday in the Immaculate Conception Church at Clarion with the pastor, Rev. John Kuzilla as celebrant. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on December 30, 1975.2

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Michael Bigley obituary in the Nov 10, 2005 edition.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sonya Lee Bigley obituary in the Dec 30, 1975 edition.
  3. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com