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     Charles H. Russell was born in October, 1865 at Massachusetts.² He married Alice Virginia Whitehill, daughter of Robert Whitehill and Margretta "Margaret" Lyons, on January 5, 1889 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3

     Carl C. Brick was buried at Chartiers Cemetery, Carnegie, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 188-18-5012.⁴ He was born on October 8, 1904 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Melissa W. Gruber, daughter of Emanuel Andrew Gruber and Mary K. Porter, on October 9, 1943 at Ross Township, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 Carl C. Brick died in March, 1976 at Pennsylvania at age 71.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 195-18-0865.³ William Earl Gruber was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5,6 He married Dorothy V. Graff.⁶ William Earl Gruber married Catherine J. MacIntyre.^6,7 William Earl Gruber was born on January 13, 1925 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,8,5,6 He died on July 24, 2000 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.^3,4,8,9,5,6 He William Earl Gruber, 75, of Knox RD 1, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at his residence. Born Jan. 13, 1925, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Margaret Gruber. He was a veteran of World War II, obtaining the rank of captain in the U.S. Air Force. In his earlier years, Mr. Gruber owned a crop dusting business in Ohio. After moving to the Knox area, he served as roadmaster and township supervisor in Ashland Township, Clarion County. Mr. Gruber also drove school bus for the Keystone School District. He was a Protestant. Mr. Gruber was an avid hunter and fisherman. He first married Dorothy Graff, who died in 1974. He then married Catherine MacIntyre Flannigan, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William Earl Gruber Jr. of Ohio and Ronald Gruber and his wife, Lenette, of Columbus, Ohio; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Nicholas (Mary) DiFiore, Mrs. Gary (Cathy) Larkin and Mrs. James (Ann) Bell, all of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Stephen (Laura) Texter of Knox; two step sons, Edward Flannigan of Clarion and Thomas Flannigan and his wife, Stacy, of Knox; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He also is survived by an aunt, Mae Wood of Hollywood, Fla. In addition to his mother and first wife, Mr. Gruber was preceded in death by two stepdaughters, Susan McCoy and Terry Ann Strohmyer; and a stepson, Joseph Flannigan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Rus ak, pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church, Emlenton, officiating. Interment will be in the Knox Union Cemetery. on July 27, 2000.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 139-10-9786.⁸ Paul Everett Weible married Mildred Unknown.⁵ Paul Everett Weible was born on May 8, 1910 at Edenburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,8,5 He married Evelyn Clare Whitehill, daughter of Clare Eugene Whitehill and Anetta Elizabeth "Nettie" Stover, circa 1929.^1,2 Paul Everett Weible KNOX - Paul E. Weible, 66, a retired box manufacturer and former Knox resident, died Wednesday at Hicksville on Long Island, N.Y. after an extended illness. Mr. Weible was born May 8, 1910 in Knox, the son of David C. and Mary Pollard Weible. he was the former vice president of Columbia Corrugated Box Manufacturing Company of Syosset, N.Y., from which he retired in 1972 due to poor health. He had lived in the Knox area for 28 years, but for the past 38 had lived at various locations in New York. He was engaged in the manufacture of corrugated boxes almost his whole life. Mr. Weible was preceded in death by his mother, but his father was remarried a number of years ago to the former Mary Whitehill who also survives. Also surviving are his wife, Mildred; a son, John Paul, of Babylon, N.Y; and a daughter, Mrs. William (Clair) Offerman of Miami, Fla. A half-brother, David Weible Jr. and a half-sister, Mrs. William (Mary Jane) Wise, both of Knox, also survive. Six grandchildren also survive. Besides his mother, Mr. Weible was preceded in death by a half-brother, Robert W. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in in the Wagner Funeral Home in Hicksville, N.Y. Interment will be on Long Island, N.Y. on November 5, 1976.⁵ He died on November 13, 1976 at Hicksville, Nassau Co., New York, at age 66.^8,5

     Florentina M. Phillips was born on January 6, 1920 at Parkman, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹ As of June 12, 1943,her married name was Whitehill.¹ She married Robert Wesley Whitehill, son of Clare Eugene Whitehill and Anetta Elizabeth "Nettie" Stover, on June 12, 1943 at Yellowstone Co., Montana.¹

     Infant Whitehill was buried at Helen Furnace Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He died on December 25, 1872 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Harriet Helen Hunter was buried at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ She was born on December 1, 1912 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.² As of August 14, 1932,her married name was Whitehill.¹ She married Gerald Kenneth Whitehill, son of Wylie Chester Whitehill and Emma Margaret Clepper, on August 14, 1932 at Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,2 Harriet Helen Hunter died on July 18, 2008 at Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan, at age 95.² She Harriet Helen Whitehill, of Mosherville/Jonesville, formerly of Romulus, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation Center in Coldwater. Harriet was born Dec. 1, 1912, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Harrison and Nevada Hunter. She was raised in the Oil City, Pa. area where she met and married Gerald Kenneth Whitehill Aug. 14, 1932. Harriet is survived by her son, Keith Whitehill (Marilyn); daughter, Jane Raker (Dave); son, Jim Whitehill (Betty) and nephew, Don Kinch (Donna). She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren and many friends and loved ones. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Whitehill; son, Wylie Whitehill and daughter, Dianne Summerfield. Harriet was an avid reader and loved to cook and garden. She was known as “Nanny”, “Hat”, or “Bird” by those that love her. She was also known for her hats, quick wit, poems, songs, and giving. on July 22, 2008.²

     Infant Weible was buried at Knox Union Cemetery, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on December 25, 1927 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on December 25, 1927 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     His Social Security Number was 071-24-8191.² John Paul Weible Sr. was born on July 18, 1932 at Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,5,6 He married Patricia Anne Peabody on August 4, 1958 at Arlington, Virginia.^3,7 John Paul Weible Sr. died on December 28, 1999 at Butler Co., Ohio, at age 67.^2,5,6

     Patricia Anne Peabody was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, 1602 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio.^2,4 She was born on June 1, 1935 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.^1,3,4 As of August 4, 1958,her married name was Weible.¹ She married John Paul Weible Sr., son of Paul Everett Weible and Evelyn Clare Whitehill, on August 4, 1958 at Arlington, Virginia.^1,2 Patricia Anne Peabody died on November 25, 2005 at Fairfield, Ohio, at age 70.^2,3,4 She WEIBLE, Patricia, age 70 of West Chester passed away November 25, 2005 at Fairfield Mercy Hospital, Fairfield. Patricia was a loving mother, grandma and great-grandma. Preceded in death by her husband John P; parents Edward and Roseanna (Weaver) Peabody. Survived by her daughter Patti (Danny) Ballinger of Hamilton; son John (Jack) Weible of West Chester; grandchildren Wayne and Daniel Ballinger; great-grandson Trevor Ballinger; brother Edward Peabody. Visitation is Monday 12-P.M. until 1 P.M. service at Kowalk Funeral Home 2565 Princeton Road. Hamilton. Pastor Gary Agee officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton. on November 26, 2005.²

     Wilda Martha Whitehill was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, 9744 Valley Junction Road, Cleves, Hamilton Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 150-14-9538.⁵ She was born on May 31, 1902 at Pennsylvania.^6,3 As of circa 1921,her married name was Burgun.⁷ She married Paul John Burgun circa 1921.^1,7 Wilda Martha Whitehill died on February 7, 1982 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at age 79.⁸

     Paul John Burgun was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 177-07-1689.⁵ He was born on January 29, 1894 at Jeanette, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Wilda Martha Whitehill, daughter of Wylie Chester Whitehill, circa 1921.^6,1 Paul John Burgun died on July 12, 1954 at age 60.⁴

     Richard Paul Burgun was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Paducah, McCracken Co., Kentucky.³ His Social Security Number was 081-12-0796.² He was born on October 28, 1921 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on February 19, 2004 at age 82.^2,3

     Robert William Burgun was buried at Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., California.⁶ He was born on December 2, 1923 at Pennsylvania.^3,6 He married Laura Elizabeth VanDien on December 9, 1946 at Arlington, Virginia.² Robert William Burgun died on September 9, 1957 at Riverside Co., California, at age 33; The California Death Index has a death date of Sep 4, 1957.^3,6

     Joseph Armand Burgun Joseph Armand Burgun passed away peacefully on November 18, 2015. He was born on November 19, 1925 in Oil City, PA. and passed away one day prior to his ninetieth birthday. During WWII, Armand volunteered for the U.S. Coast Guard while still in high school and served on the destroyer escort USS Leopold. He was one of 28 survivors who escaped death when the Leopold was torpedoed by a German submarine -- one of the worst sea tragedies of the war. He served as Lieutenant Commander from 1942-1944 and was decorated with the Purple Heart. Upon honorable discharge, he served more than 25 years in the Coast Guard Reserve. Armand received a bachelor degree in architecture from Columbia University (1950). For the next 35 years, he designed and built hospitals and medical facilities all over the world, including the Baghdad Medical City and University. During this time, he served as chairman of the board and president of Rogers, Burgun, Shahine & Deschler, architects, New York City. Armand was the first president and first chairman of the Facility Guidelines Institute when it was moved from the federal government to the private sector. For 30 years, he lobbied and fought to change the regulations from multi-bed patient rooms to single-bed rooms. In 2006, the changes were finally adopted and became the minimum standard throughout the United States and 44 other nations. His passion for how healthcare facilities were planned, designed and constructed, focused on the needs of the patients, establishing the benchmark in the industry that continues to this day. Armand was an architectural consultant of the Hospital Council Greater New York and the United States Public Health Service. He served on the President's Committee on Mental Retardation, New York State Building Code Council, and was a trustee to the New York School for Deaf. His memberships included the American Institute of Architects, New York Society Architects, New York State Association of Architects, American Hospital Association, National Fire Protection Association (director, board-chairman), International Hospital Federation, American Association of Hospital Planning (president), New York Building Congress, Reserve Officers Association Clubs, Winged Foot Country Club, Union League, and Kiwanis. Preceding him in death were his father and mother, Paul and Wilda Burgun; wife, Muriel Ann DePowel Burgun; son, Douglas Armand Burgun; daughter, Nancy Sue Burgun; and brothers, Richard Burgun and Robert Burgun. He is survived by his son, Bruce Eric Burgun (Katherine Fagan Burgun); grandchildren, Keith Douglas Burgun and Ashlie Suzanne Burgun; and niece, Donna Keeley Thore (Thomas Andrew Thore, Jr.) A "Celebration of Life" and military interment were held on December 4, 2015, in Chapel Hill, NC.⁴ He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., North Carolina.⁶ He was born on November 19, 1925 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Muriel Ann DePowel circa 1946.^4,5 Joseph Armand Burgun died on November 18, 2015 at North Carolina at age 89.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 155-20-6040.² Laura Elizabeth VanDien was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, 5561 Milton Avenue, Worthington, Franklin Co., Ohio.³ She was born on January 13, 1928 at Berwick, Columbia Co., Pennsylvania.^4,2 As of December 9, 1946,her married name was Burgun.¹ She married Robert William Burgun, son of Paul John Burgun and Wilda Martha Whitehill, on December 9, 1946 at Arlington, Virginia.¹ Laura Elizabeth VanDien died on May 7, 2004 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 76.^2,3 She Laura Casey, age 76, of Columbus, Friday, May 7, 2004 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Docent at Columbus Zoo, volunteer at Highbanks Metropolitan Park, and active at the Griswold Senior Center, Worthington. Preceded in death by son Michael Richard Casey. Survived by husband of 44 years, Richard; daughters, Penny (Dennis) Talarek and Cathie Walz; son, Jon (Val) Casey; 8 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Effie (John) Nagelhout and Suzanne Schoolcraft; brother, Russel VanDien, and many relatives and friends. Funeral Service 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004 at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington Chapel, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio, where friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery. on May 8, 2004.³

     Her Social Security Number was 137-20-2020.³ Muriel Ann DePowel was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co., North Carolina.⁴ She Muriel DePowel Burgun, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on April 1, 2013, in Pittsboro, NC. She was born on December 13, 1924 in Newark, NJ. She graduated from Marymont College in Terrytown, NY. She was a librarian at Pleasantville Public Library in Pleasantville, NY. She was also a docent at Washington Irving’s house, Sleepy Hollow Restorations, in Irvington, NY. Muriel was a faithful member of the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church in Pleasantville, NY, serving as an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, singing in the choir, and Director of Christian Education in the Presbytery. She and her husband, Joseph, loved travelling all over the world. She had a great love for animals and rescued many dogs and cats over the years. Preceding her in death are her father and mother, Anthony DePowel and Myrtle Bungard DePowel; son, Douglas Armand Burgun; daughter, Nancy Sue Burgun; sister, Evelyn DePowel Keeley; and brother, Robert William DePowel. Muriel is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph Armand Burgun; son, Bruce Eric Burgun and wife, Kate Fagan Burgun; grandson, Keith Douglas Burgun; granddaughter, Ashley Burgun; niece, Donna Keeley Thore and husband Thomas Andrew Thore, Jr. A special thanks to dear friends Dick & Ruthie Flannery for all their love and support.² She was born on December 13, 1924 at Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey.^2,4,3 As of circa 1946,her married name was Burgun.² She married Joseph Armand Burgun, son of Paul John Burgun and Wilda Martha Whitehill, circa 1946.^1,2 Muriel Ann DePowel died on April 1, 2013 at Pittsboro, Chatham Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^2,4,3

     His Social Security Number was 081-36-7042.⁵ Douglas Armand Burgun was buried at Quaker Hill Cemetery, 29 Church Road, Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.^3,4 He was born on July 22, 1946 at Patterson, Passaic Co., New Jersey.^5,3,4 He married Donna E. Piacentino on June 13, 2008 at Pawling, Dutchess Co., New York.³ Douglas Armand Burgun died on September 6, 2008 at Carmel, Putnam Co., New York, at age 62.^5,3,4 He HOLMES - Douglas A. Burgun, 62, a resident of Holmes, NY passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel, NY Born in Patterson, NJ on July 22, 1946, he was the son of Armand and Muriel (DePowel) Burgun of Pittsboro, NC. He graduated from the Syracuse School of Architecture and was an architect at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Mr Burgun was also a musician. On June 13, 2008 he married Donna Piacentino Slachta in Pawling, NY, she survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Keith Burgun and daughter, Ashley Burgun, both of Goldens Bridge, NY; and his brother Bruce Burgun of Indiana Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, Monday, September 8th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Quaker Hill Cemetery, Pawling, NY. on September 7, 2008.³