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     Ruth Jean Adamson was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 168-22-9902.³ She was born on July 16, 1928 at Lincoln Place, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 As of June 9, 1951,her married name was Zilhaver.² She married Frank Phillips Zilhaver, son of Clyde Henry Zilhaver and Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips, on June 9, 1951.^2,1 Ruth Jean Adamson died on August 11, 2013 at Seminole, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 85.^1,3 She Ruth J. Zilhaver, 85, of Seminole, Fla., died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in her home surrounded by her children. Born July 16, 1928, in Lincoln Place, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen Shoemaker Adamson. On June 9, 1951, she married Franklin P. Zilhaver. He preceded her in death July 29, 1995. Ruth retired from the Clarion Area School District after over 20 years of service as an elementary art teacher in Clarion County. She was baptized Aug. 7, 1932, and confirmed April 13, 1941, as a member of the Clarion First United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School in 1941, where she was a basketball manager, yearbook staff member and a seamstress for the drama and music department. Ruth graduated with a degree in art education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1951. She loved to travel with her friends and family across the United States and around the world from Afghanistan to Yugoslavia. She helped sew thousands of bears for cancer patients through the Sojourn Bear Organization. Ruth was a member of the Clarion County Civic Club, Clarion County Art Association, the Women's Club of Seminole Gardens, Friends of Seminole Library and the P. Buckley Moss Society. She was a lifetime member of the PSEA and NEA. Ruth served as an officer of her condo association for many years. Ruth is survived by two children, Karen J. Zilhaver of Clearwater, Fla., and Robert F. Zilhaver and his wife Amanda of DuBois; and five grandchildren: J. Robert Sutton, Laura Hubbard, Sara N. Zilhaver, Polly J. Zilhaver and Robert F. Zilhaver Jr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha G. Adamson. Memorial services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.13, 2013, at the Seminole Garden Clubhouse, Seminole, Fla., by Rev. Robert F. Zilhaver and at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at Clarion First United Methodist Church, Clarion, by the Rev. Dr. Deryl K. Larsen. Burial will be at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion. on August 14, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 162-44-8393.⁴ Charles Phillips "Chuck" Smith was born on December 19, 1944 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Phyllis Williams circa 1976.² Charles Phillips "Chuck" Smith died on December 8, 2006 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 61.^2,3,4 He Charles P. "Chuck" Smith, beloved husband for 30 years of Phyllis Smith (nee Williams). Loving Father of Christopher (Abby) Smith. Dear brother of Walter (Leanne) Smith, Jr. of Florida and Marsha (Dwight) Guthrie of Apollo, Pennsylvania. Passed away on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 61 years of age. on December 13, 2006.²

     Margaret Claire Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Phillips were sadly bereaved this (Thursday) morning by the death of their little daughter Margaret Claire, aged about three and a half months. Many in community will sympathise [sic] with them. Interment Friday afternoon from the family home on 5th avenue.¹ She was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on August 25, 1898 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² She died on December 8, 1898 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,2