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     Derick Arthur William Hurrelbrink was buried at Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on February 10, 1983.¹ He died on November 20, 1990 at age 7.¹

     Robert Alvin Slater Robert A. Slater, 69, of 405 E. Charles Street, Bucyrus, died April 12, 2007, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Born November 29, 1937, in Bucyrus, he was the son of Alvin and Lela (Loyer) Slater. Slater is survived by his wife of 37 years, Judy (Stiefel); sister, Betty and husband Edward Ricker of Spring, Texas; nephew, Tom and wife Angela Ricker of Spring, Texas; three greatnephews, Aaron, A.J. and Evan Ricker of Troy, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jerry Ricker and an infant brother. Mr. Slater graduated from Chatfield School and attended Capital University. In 1956 he became involved in the direct selling industry. Last July marked his 50th anniversary in that field. At one time, Bob owned The Chateau, which housed many area catered affairs. From 1979 to 1995, Bob and his wife owned and operated Faces & Fashions in downtown Bucyrus. In 1976 they established Slater Tours, which is primarily known for its New York City theatre tours. He was devoted to his community. For 28 years he proudly served as the senior choir director of Good Hope Lutheran Church. He has directed the Relay for Life choir each year, as well as the choir for the 9/11 memorial service and the 175th anniversary of the Bucyrus choir. He was a founding member of the Crawford County Community Concert Association and served as president throughout most of its 31 years. For more than 40 years Bob was a member of the Bucyrus Little Theatre, where he was active on the board of directors in many capacities. He was actively involved as a member of Kiwanis and served on the boards of the Salvation Army and HomeCare Matters. In 2006 he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce. A memorial service was held Saturday in the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Bucyrus, with pastors John Kerr, Michael Wiechers and Harold Hasenauer officiating.⁶ He was born on November 29, 1937 at Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,3,5,6 He married Judith A. Stiefel on April 4, 1970 at Crawford Co., Ohio.^4,6 Robert Alvin Slater died on April 12, 2007 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 69.^3,5,6

     Edward Gaylord Ricker was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 268-14-3336.³ He was born on July 14, 1922 at Galion, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,3,4,5 He married Evelyn M. "Betty" Slater, daughter of Alvin Franklin Slater and Lela Fern Loyer, on June 23, 1946 at Chatfield, Crawford Co., Ohio.^1,6,2,5,7 Edward Gaylord Ricker died on May 3, 2007 at Conroe, Montgomery Co., Texas, at age 84.^6,2,3,5 He Edward G. "Bud" Ricker, July 14, 1922 - May 3, 2007. Former Bucyrus resident Edward G. "Bud" Ricker, 84, of 13526 N. Lee Shore, Willis, Texas 77318, died at the Conroe Regional Hospital in Conroe, Texas. Bud was born in Galion and was the son of the late Gaylord and Minnie Ricker. On June 23, 1946, he married his wife of 60 years Betty Slater, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Tom Ricker and wife Angela of Spring, Texas; three grandsons, Aaron Ricker of the U.S. Navy and fiance Patrice, A.J. Ricker of Texas, Evan Ricker and wife Heather of Troy, Ohio; a sister, Virginia Smith of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Judy Slater of Bucyrus. He is preceded in death by a son, Jerry Ricker, and a brother-in-law, Bob Slater. He was a 1940 graduate of Galion High School and in 1942 enlisted in the Navy and seiyed four years in the South Pacific as a seabee. Bud worked for 32 years at Timken in Bucyrus as a maintenance supervisor from 1950-1970 then from 1970-1982 he was at the Timken plant in Gaffney, S.C., and retired after 32 years. Mr. Ricker had been active in the Bucyrus City Schools, past president of the PTA and Fourth Ward councilman for 10 years. Memberships include the VFW, American Legion Post 181, past master of Nevada Masonic Lodge, past worthy patron of Nevada Eastern Star, Masonic Chapter and Council of the Bucyrus Lodge and former member of St Pauls Lutheran Church of Bucyrus. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Neumann officiating. A Masonic service will be provided by the Nevada Lodge and will begin at 1:45 p.m. Burial of ashes will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military services provided by the American Legion Post 181. on May 13, 2007.⁵

     Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Ricker was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 297-46-3291.⁸ He was born on September 3, 1947 at Galion, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,3,4,8 He married Eileen L. Brown on May 25, 1970 at Crawford Co., Ohio.⁵ Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Ricker and Eileen L. Brown were divorced on October 3, 1990 at Crawford Co., Ohio.^3,6 Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Ricker died on July 24, 1996 at Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 48.^2,3,8,4 He BUCYRUS - Gerald "Jerry" Ricker, 48, of 1127 Sherman St. died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at his home after a five-year battle with congestive heart failure. He was born Sept. 3, 1947, in Galion. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1966 graduate of Bucyrus High School. Mr. Ricker had worked as a furnace operator at the Timken Co. for 26 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and AMVETS Post 27. He is survived by his ex-wife, Eileen Ricker of Bucyrus; a son, Evan Ricker of Bucyrus; his parents, Edward and Evelyn Slater Ricker of Willis, Texas; two stepdaughters, Angie Wells and Cheryl Rehm, both of Bucyrus; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother, Tom Ricker of Texas. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Tim Brown Ricker. Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. M.P. Paetznick. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on July 25, 1996.³

     His Social Security Number was 193-14-1940.⁴ Clyde Henry Zilhaver was buried at Edinboro Cemetery, Edinboro, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ He was born on October 20, 1876 at Crawford Co., Pennsylvania; His WWI Draft Card has a birth year of 1877 and the SSDI has 1878.^5,3,4 He married Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips, daughter of Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips and Margaret C. Slater, on June 20, 1911 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; Her obituary has a marriage date of Jun 21, 1911.^1,2 Clyde Henry Zilhaver died on May 11, 1949 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.⁵

     Margaret H. Zilhaver was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 168-09-7184.⁶ She was born on February 9, 1912 at Pennsylvania.^4,6 As of February 21, 1954,her married name was McNutt.⁵ She married Edwin Vernon McNutt on February 21, 1954.^2,5 Margaret H. Zilhaver died in August, 1992 at Pennsylvania at age 80.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 192-09-7860.⁴ Katherine Phillips Zilhaver was buried at Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁵ She was born on March 24, 1916 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 As of April 29, 1948,her married name was Shoup.⁸ She married Wayne Daniel Shoup on April 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,8 Katherine Phillips Zilhaver died on December 19, 1998 at Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, at age 82.^3,4,9

     Frank Phillips Zilhaver was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.⁸ His Social Security Number was 184-18-6747.⁹ He was born on September 7, 1922 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6,9,10,7 He married Ruth Jean Adamson on June 9, 1951.^8,4 Frank Phillips Zilhaver died on July 29, 1995 at age 72.^4,10,9

     His Social Security Number was 177-07-0283.³ Edwin Vernon McNutt was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on April 5, 1882 at Worthville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Margaret H. Zilhaver, daughter of Clyde Henry Zilhaver and Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips, on February 21, 1954.^1,2 Edwin Vernon McNutt died on December 7, 1964 at Pennsylvania at age 82.²

     Her Social Security Number was 168-09-7196.⁵ Frances Louise Zilhaver was born on January 28, 1914 at Pennsylvania.^2,5 As of November 18, 1937,her married name was Smith.³ She married Walter Lochard Smith on November 18, 1937.^1,3 Frances Louise Zilhaver died in July, 1985 at Pennsylvania at age 71.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 208-07-2159.⁵ Walter Lochard Smith was buried at Ligonier Valley Cemetery, 105 Nicely Road, Ligonier, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ He Clarion - Walter L. Smith, 62, of 74 South Fourth Ave., Clarion, former editor of the old Clarion Democrat, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in Clarion hospital. He was born September 18, 1910 in Wilkinsburg, a son of Walter L. and Blanche Ambrose Smith. On November 18, 1937, he married the former Frances Louise Zilhaver, who survives. Following his graduation from Ohio State University, Mr. Smith worked for newspapers in Donora, Braddock, and Pittsburgh. He came to Clarion in 1934 as editor of the old Democrat under its publisher the late W. L. Samson. He remained with the Democrat until 1939. He was asked by the management of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co., Clarion, in 1940 to aid in the creation of a plant newspaper ultimately named Conveyor. He served as its editor until his retirement from active newspaper work in January 1966. Unable to remain completely completely retired however Mr. Smith continued to lend his time and talents to the Clarion news successor to the Democrat. After leaving the Democrat he served as manager of the Clarion Chamber of Commerce and later as administrative assistant to the State Treasurer Grace Sloan 1961-63. He was president and secretary of the Clarion Kiwannis Club and helped found the Clarion BOPE Lodge. He acted as director of the Campbell Health Center and publicly chairman for organizations such as the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts of America, and U.S. Saving Bond campaigns in the area. He was active in the Clarion County Bucktails and Clarion Rifle Club. During his more than 40 years as an active newsman, Mr. Smith was frequently honored by state and national groups for his professional excellence He was cited by the Pennsylvania Governor's Traffic Safety Commission, Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association, the American Trucking Association and Freedom Foundation for articles he published. His greatest honor came in 1971 when he was elected to membership in the Sigma Delta Chi, International Journalism Society. Mr. Smith was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Louise Smith, he is survived by two sons, Walter L. Smith III of Pittsburgh and Charles P. Smith of Erie; one daughter, Mrs. John (Marsha) Pilat of Indiana, Pa; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Friend's may call at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. Howard Blanchard, pastor of the Baptist Church of Clarion, officiating. Interment will be in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery.⁶ He was born on September 18, 1910 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,4,6 He married Frances Louise Zilhaver, daughter of Clyde Henry Zilhaver and Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips, on November 18, 1937.^1,6 Walter Lochard Smith died in April, 1973 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 62.^5,6

     Wayne Daniel Shoup was buried at Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6 He was born on July 26, 1920 at Rimersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; His draft card has a birth date of Jul 23, 1920.^3,4,5,7,8 He married Katherine Phillips Zilhaver, daughter of Clyde Henry Zilhaver and Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips, on April 29, 1948 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Wayne Daniel Shoup died on October 12, 1968 at age 48; His death date may also be Oct 11, 1968.^7,8,4

     David Michael Terry was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on February 23, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Patty Ann Rucker on September 9, 2000 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ David Michael Terry and Patty Ann Rucker were divorced on March 18, 2002 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ David Michael Terry married Amy Arleen Lewis on June 28, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 David Michael Terry died on December 15, 2019 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,6 He David Michael Terry, 55, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Denny McKinley Terry Sr. and his grandmother, Beatrice Witt. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 17 years, Amy Arleen Terry; daughter, Cassie McDaniel; sisters, Samantha Renee Mason (Tracy) and Faith Hemenway (Sid); brothers, Denny McKinley Terry Jr. and Daniel Montgomery Terry (Naomi); brother-in-law, Robert Edward Lewis; and mother, Iris Angeline Conner. Also surviving are his aunts, Junie Patricia "Pat" Balough, Doloras A. Six, Francis Lambert, Margie Breeding and Connie Conner; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed. David followed in the footsteps of his father and uncles and devoted his entire career as a truck driver. He loved to drive trucks and travel the states enjoying new towns and experiences when he wasn't driving his rig. David loved working on cars. Family was important to him. He dearly loved his wife, "Baby Woo Woo." They loved to travel together, especially trips to Florida to see family. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. on December 16, 2019.²