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     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

     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