Howard Louraine Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 12, 1896, d. February 28, 1977
     Howard Louraine Smith was buried at Smith Cemetery, Heathville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.4,5 He was born on November 12, 1896 at Beaver Township, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania; His WWII Draft Card has a birth year of 1897.4,7,9,8 He married Sara Elizabeth Phillips, daughter of John V. Phillips and Erda Mae Crawford, in 1936 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,4,6 Howard Louraine Smith died on February 28, 1977 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 80.4,9 He Howard L. Smith, of R.D.1, Mayport, died Monday, February 28, in St. Petersburg General Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 80 of a heart attack. He was born November 12, 1896, in Beaver Township, Jefferson County, son of Maurice Louraine and Laura Yount Smith, and was married to Sara Shillips in 1936 at Titusville. A farmer all of his life, Mr. Smith was a director of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company; was a member of the Clarion County Holstein Association; was named Master Farmer; a past director of the DCSA, and a member of the Senior Citizens of Summerville. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church at Shannondale. He is survived by his wife; a son, Loward Louraine Smith II, of R.D.I, Mayport; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Maxine) Himes, of Fairmont City; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and three brothers, Fred M. Smith, R.D.I, Mayport; Charles Smith, R.D.3, Brookville; and Kenneth P. Smith, R.D.I, Mayport. Funeral services were held Friday, March 4, at the Charles D. Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn, the Rev. James Cable officiating. Interment was in the family plot in the Smith Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion County. on March 10, 1977.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 261, District 16-30, Redbank, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3

Occupation

1940Farmer3

Family

Sara Elizabeth Phillips b. May 22, 1912, d. September 26, 1995
Marriage*Howard Louraine Smith married Sara Elizabeth Phillips, daughter of John V. Phillips and Erda Mae Crawford, in 1936 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John V. Phillips obituary in the Apr 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Erda Crawford Phillips obituary in the Jan 2, 1963 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9691] Jeffersonian-Democrat , The, From the Howard L. Smith obituary in the Mar 10, 1977 edition.
  5. [S9692] Smith Cemetery, Jefferson Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the H. Louraine Smith Jr. obituary.
  7. [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.
  8. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  9. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Herbert Leroy Kifer1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. November 12, 1916, d. May 23, 1982
     Herbert Leroy Kifer was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,5,7 His Social Security Number was 192-09-8017.9 He was born on November 12, 1916 at Ridgway, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.5,6,7,8,9,10,11 He married Florence Mae Phillips, daughter of John V. Phillips and Erda Mae Crawford, on August 26, 1937.5 Herbert Leroy Kifer died on May 23, 1982 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 65.3,5,7,10 He Herbert L. Kifer, 65, of Clarion died Sunday May 23, 1982, in Clarion Hospital. Born Nov. 12, 1916, in Ridgeway, he was a son of the late L. L. and Sarah Kirkwood Kifer. He was married August 26, 1937, to the former Florence Phillip, who survives. Mr. Kifer, a florist owned and operated the Phillips-Kifer Flower business in Clarion for 35 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, F&AM Lodge, American Legion Post 66 and the Moose Lodge in Clarion, Coudersport Consistory and Zem Zem Shrine. He served with the U. S. Army in World War II. In addition to his widow, he is survived by one son James H. of Clarion; one daughter, Mrs. Cherie K. Elder of Phoenix, Ariz; four grandchildren, Debra McCall and James Kifer of Clarion and Scott Elder and Melissa Elder of Phoenix and two brothers, Everette E. Kifer and Meade R. Kifer both of Clarion. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) from the Gerald L. Goble Funeral Home in Clarion with the Rev. W. LeRoy Jones officiating. Burial was in Clarion Cemetery. on May 25, 1982.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 220, District 16-5, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania12

Occupation

1940Glass plant decorating department worker12

Family

Florence Mae Phillips b. March 10, 1920, d. February 13, 2001
Marriage*Herbert Leroy Kifer married Florence Mae Phillips, daughter of John V. Phillips and Erda Mae Crawford, on August 26, 1937.5 
Children
  • Cherie Kifer3,5
  • James H. Kifer3,5,12

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the John V. Phillips obituary in the Apr 19, 1963 edition.
  2. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Erda Crawford Phillips obituary in the Jan 2, 1963 edition.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Florence Kifer obituary in the Feb 16, 2001 edition.
  4. [S2987] Clarion Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3030] Clarion News, From the Herbert L. Kifer obituary in the May 25, 1982 edition.
  6. [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.
  7. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  8. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  11. [S9693] Unknown compiler, U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1914-1966.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Howard Louraine Smith Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 7, 1937, d. May 27, 2006
FatherHoward Louraine Smith6,1,2,4,5 b. November 12, 1896, d. February 28, 1977
MotherSara Elizabeth Phillips6,1,2,4,5 b. May 22, 1912, d. September 26, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 168-32-4009.4 Howard Louraine Smith Jr. was buried at Smith Cemetery, Heathville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 He H. Louraine Smith Jr., 68, of Cunningham Road, Mayport, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, at his residence. Born November 7, 1937, in Mayport, he was the son of the late Howard L. Smith and Sara (Phillips) Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Summerville High School in 1955. He also attended Clarion University for a time. He married the former Mona Belle Martz on May 16, 1957, in Berryville, VA. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Smith was a member of the PA Holstein Association, PA Farm Bureau, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Clarion County Holstein Club. He enjoyed hunting out west and playing cards, especially poker. In addition to his wife, Mr. Smith is survived by two sons and their wives, Howard L. III and Shirley Smith of Anderson, SC and John A. and Lucy Smith of Mayport; two daughters and their husbands, Susan and Kenneth Rapp of Jamestown, NY and Deborah and Terry Rapp of Mayport; a sister and her husband, Maxine and Lewis Himes of Fairmount City; thirteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, a grandson, Stephen, preceded him in death. Visitation was held Monday, May 29, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Furlong Funeral Home, Gregory K. Furlong FD, corner of Broad St. and First Ave., Summerville, PA. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor James Steingass of the Shannondale Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment was at the Smith Cemetery in Beaver Township, Jefferson County.2 He was born on November 7, 1937 at Mayport, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He married Mona Belle Martz on May 16, 1957 at Berryville, Clarke Co., Virginia.2,5 Howard Louraine Smith Jr. died on May 27, 2006 at Mayport, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 261, District 16-30, Redbank, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania6

Family

Mona Belle Martz
Marriage*Howard Louraine Smith Jr. married Mona Belle Martz on May 16, 1957 at Berryville, Clarke Co., Virginia.2,5 
Children
  • Howard Louraine Smith III2
  • John A. Smith2
  • Susan Smith2
  • Deborah Smith2

Citations

  1. [S9691] Jeffersonian-Democrat , The, From the Howard L. Smith obituary in the Mar 10, 1977 edition.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the H. Louraine Smith Jr. obituary.
  3. [S9692] Smith Cemetery, Jefferson Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Willard Leslie Fleming1,2

M, b. November 17, 1954, d. June 3, 2003
FatherWillard Eugene Fleming b. September 30, 1918, d. May 29, 1995
MotherNellie June Milford b. February 17, 1924, d. June 30, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 167-46-3035.3 Willard Leslie Fleming was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Madison, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 He was born on November 17, 1954 at Butler, Butler Co., Pennsylvania.3,1,4,5,2 He died on June 3, 2003 at Pennsylvania at age 48.3,1,4,5

Citations

  1. [S9695] Mount Hope Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  5. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.

John Leonard Fleming1,2

M, b. December 4, 1958, d. August 21, 2010
FatherWillard Eugene Fleming1 b. September 30, 1918, d. May 29, 1995
MotherNellie June Milford1 b. February 17, 1924, d. June 30, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 173-52-9700.3 John Leonard Fleming was born on December 4, 1958.3 He died on August 21, 2010 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 51.3,2 He John L. Fleming, 51, of Clintonville, PA formerly of the Knox area died on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville, PA. on August 24, 2010.2

Citations

  1. [S9696] Johann Heinrich - Elizabeth Horn Dittman, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/70557870/person/30216747704/facts
  2. [S9684] Explore Clarion, From the John L. Fleming obituary in the Aug 24, 2010 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Genevieve Louise Stover1

F, b. August 29, 1901, d. September 30, 1978
     Genevieve Louise Stover was buried at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on August 29, 1901.2 As of May 4, 1959,her married name was Fleming.3 She married Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming, son of John A. Fleming and Nancy H. "Nannie" Slater, on May 4, 1959.3 Genevieve Louise Stover died on September 30, 1978 at age 77.2

Family

Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming b. May 4, 1891, d. July 19, 1972
Marriage*She married Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming, son of John A. Fleming and Nancy H. "Nannie" Slater, on May 4, 1959.3 

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Sarah Conaway obituary in the Jun 22, 1968 edition.
  2. [S9584] Franklin Cemetery, Venango Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Frank R. Fleming obituary in the Jul 20, 1972 edition.

William Harold Dailey Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. April 14, 1919, d. February 10, 1995
     William Harold Dailey Sr. was buried at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 S. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno, Fresno Co., California.2 His Social Security Number was 208-09-1821.5 He married Helen Lucille Fleming, daughter of Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming and Elva K. Snyder.1 William Harold Dailey Sr. was born on April 14, 1919 at Rimersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3,5,6,4,7 He died on February 10, 1995 at Fresno Co., California, at age 75.2,5,3,7

Census Records

1940Dwelling 116, District 16-35, Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania8

Occupation

1940Road work laborer8

Family

Helen Lucille Fleming b. April 16, 1920, d. October 7, 2003
Marriage*William Harold Dailey Sr. married Helen Lucille Fleming, daughter of Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming and Elva K. Snyder.1 
Child
  • Barbara Jayne Dailey9

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Frank R. Fleming obituary in the Jul 20, 1972 edition.
  2. [S5600] Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9698] A. DiVirgilio Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/156023815/person/352170733557/facts

Hazel A. Best1

F, b. October 10, 1918, d. July 17, 1977
     Hazel A. Best Mrs. Hazel Fleming, 58, of Knox RD 1, widow of John B. Fleming, dies at 3:15 a.m. Sunday in Allegheny General Hospital at Pittsburgh following an extended illness. Mrs. Fleming had been employed for 11 years at the H.B. Beels Insurance Agency in Knox before accepting employment at Polk Center, where she worked a year before her illness. She was born October 10, 1918, at Wentlings Corner, a daughter of George and Ada Master Best. She and John B. Fleming were married December 16, 1939. He died March 13, 1962. Mrs. Fleming was a member of the United Church of Christ in Lamartine. She was Worthy Matron of the Emlenton Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at the time of her death, a member of the Lady Rebekah Lodge in Emlenton and Richland Grange at Emlenton RD 1. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn S. and P. Diane Fleming, at home; Two sons, John B. Fleming, Jr., of Plato, Missouri, and Roger W. Fleming, in service and stationed in Alaska; three grandchildren, Douglas Clay and John B. Fleming III of Plato and Stephen Fleming of Alaska; a brother, Albert M. Best of New Holland, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be recieved after 7 pm today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the William N. Rupert Funeral Home in Knox, where funeral service will be held at 11 am Wednesday. Pastor Samuel Swick of the United Church of Christ in Lamartine will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.1 She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lamartine, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,1 Her Social Security Number was 184-36-8059.3 She was born on October 10, 1918 at Wentlings Corners, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 As of December 16, 1939,her married name was Fleming.1 She married John Burdette Fleming, son of Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming and Elva K. Snyder, on December 16, 1939.1 Hazel A. Best died on July 17, 1977 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.1,2

Family

John Burdette Fleming b. April 25, 1917, d. March 13, 1962
Marriage*She married John Burdette Fleming, son of Franklin Rimer "Frank" Fleming and Elva K. Snyder, on December 16, 1939.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hazel Fleming obituary.
  2. [S9697] Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Carolyn Suzanne Fleming1

F
FatherJohn Burdette Fleming1 b. April 25, 1917, d. March 13, 1962
MotherHazel A. Best1 b. October 10, 1918, d. July 17, 1977

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Hazel Fleming obituary.