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     Shirley Ann Dykes was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on July 6, 1935 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.² As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Silvis.³ She married Edward L. Silvis on May 26, 1972 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 Shirley Ann Dykes died on April 25, 2016 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.² She Shirley A. Silvis, 80, of Plum Street, Warren, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Rouse Home, where she had resided for the last nine and a half years. Shirley was born July 6, 1935, in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Susan (Knapp) Dykes. Shirley was a telephone operator for Bell of Pennsylvania, retiring after 36 years. She was a member of the Pleasant Community Church, where she served on the prayer chain for the sick and shut in members. In addition to her church family and friends, Shirley is survived by her husband of 43 years, Edward L. Silvis, whom she married at the Nazarene Church of Warren; and two cousins, Marie Perry, of Warren, and Valerie Murphy, of Bradford. Services will be private, at held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Barnes Cemetery. on April 27, 2016.²

     Her Social Security Number was 208-20-6476.³ Bessie Aola Slocum was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on August 20, 1908 at Howe Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 26, 1908.^1,2,3 As of December 23, 1929,her married name was Knapp.¹ She married Fred LeRoy Knapp, son of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on December 23, 1929 at Chautauqua Co., New York.¹ Bessie Aola Slocum died on March 8, 2004 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 95.³

     His Social Security Number was 206-09-7763.⁷ Sherman Joseph Black was buried at North Forest Cemetery, Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Evelyn Pearl Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.^1,2 Sherman Joseph Black was born on May 16, 1909 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5,7 He died on August 21, 1975 at Pennsylvania at age 66.^3,4,7

     George William McDonald was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard Co., Florida.³ His Social Security Number was 577-09-6754.² He was born on April 30, 1918 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,4 He married Betty Marie Knapp, daughter of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter, on October 20, 1941 at Washington, D.C..¹ George William McDonald died on November 20, 2003 at Florida at age 85.^2,4,5

     Marie Knapp was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on January 27, 1931 at Lynch, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.² As of June 27, 1958,her married name was Perry.² She married Norman Francis Perry on June 27, 1958.² Marie Knapp died on March 23, 2020 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.² She Marie Knapp Perry, 89, formerly of Warren, PA, died peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2020 after an extended illness. Marie was born January 27, 1931 in Lynch, PA. She was the daughter of Fed and Bess Slocum Knapp. She was a graduate of Bradford High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Clarion College. Marie taught English at Beaty Jr. High School and was the school librarian at Warren Area High School and then at Youngsville High School, from which she retired in 1994. Marie is survived by her daughter, Ann Perry of Menlo Park, CA, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Valerie Murphy of Bradford, PA and her husband of 36 years, Norman Perry, whom she married June 27, 1958. Due to current restrictions there will be no public visitation or service at this time. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. on March 24, 2020.²

     Norman Francis Perry was buried at Warren County Memorial Park, 2320 Pennsylvania Ave. W Ext., Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 195-24-6307.³ He was born on November 2, 1925 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Marie Knapp, daughter of Fred LeRoy Knapp and Bessie Aola Slocum, on June 27, 1958.¹ Norman Francis Perry died on October 13, 1994 at Pennsylvania at age 68.^3,5

     Edward L. Silvis was buried at Barnes Cemetery, Barnes, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on July 31, 1938 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Shirley Ann Dykes, daughter of George Robert Dykes and Susie Leona Knapp, on May 26, 1972 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 Edward L. Silvis died on April 9, 2018 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.² He Edward L. Silvis, 79, of Warren died Monday, April 9, 2018, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House. Ed was born July 31, 1938, in Kane, PA. He was the son of the late L. Peter LeRoy and Signe (Lundburg) Silvis. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1965 as an Armor Intel Specialist and earned his Sharpshooter badge. Upon returning to the area, Ed was employed by Rexnord Industries for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Community Church. Ed loved to travel. He and his wife, Shirley, visited the Panama Canal, Mt. Denali and Mt. Whitney in Alaska, the Hoover Dam, Lake Superior, and numerous European countries. Ed was an avid bicycler and runner and was a member of the YMCA. He was also an extremely gentle and generous man who will be greatly missed. One summer, Ed and Shirley covered the cost for each child who attended the church’s Vacation Bible School to receive a Bible. Ed is survived by his brother, Kenneth H. Silvis, of Bear Lake, PA; three nephews, Roy, Shawn, and Jeffrey Silvis; as well as his church family and friends. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death on April 25, 2016, by his wife, Shirley A. (Dykes) Silvis, whom he married May 26, 1972, at the First Church of the Nazarene, in Warren; and a brother, Larry A. Silvis. A private burial service will be held at Barnes Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Poindexter, pastor, Pleasant Community Church, officiating. on April 10, 2018.²

     Her Social Security Number was 176-12-3488.² Orpha Alfreda Lawson was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.³ Her married name was Knapp.¹ She married Harold Deforest Knapp, son of John Henry Knapp and Carrie F. Porter.¹ Orpha Alfreda Lawson was born on May 5, 1919 at Sheffield, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died in November, 1989 at Maryland at age 70.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 578-50-1392.² James Edward Knapp was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.^4,3 He was born on February 8, 1939 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,4,3 He died on March 21, 2005 at Coudersport, Potter Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^2,5,4,3

     His Social Security Number was 578-50-1448.³ John Byron Knapp was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.² He was born on July 16, 1940 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He died on March 15, 2009 at La Plata, Charles Co., Maryland, at age 68.^3,2

     Nancy Joan Knapp was buried at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland.² Her Social Security Number was 213-42-8501.³ Her married name was Blankenship.³ Her married name was Corbin.³ She married Walter Elias Blankenship.³ Nancy Joan Knapp married Unknown Corbin.³ Nancy Joan Knapp was born on March 19, 1944 at Washington, D.C; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 19, 1944.^1,3 She died in June, 1980 at age 36.³

     Walter Elias Blankenship was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick Co., Maryland.² His Social Security Number was 233-66-8262.³ He married Nancy Joan Knapp, daughter of Harold Deforest Knapp and Orpha Alfreda Lawson.¹ Walter Elias Blankenship was born on November 26, 1940 at Braxton Co., West Virginia.³ He died on August 23, 2006 at West Virginia at age 65.³

     His Social Security Number was 219-48-6109.² Craig William McDonald was born on August 26, 1948 at Washington, D.C..^1,2 He married Mahala Louise Holmes on October 17, 1975 at Arlington, Virginia.¹ Craig William McDonald died on April 28, 2003 at age 54.²

     Clement Clarence Pfendler was buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 172-14-8035.⁴ He was born on September 12, 1916 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Beulah Mae Porter, daughter of James Milton A. Porter and Nellie J. "Nell" Boyd, on August 16, 1937 at Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,5 Clement Clarence Pfendler died in May, 1994 at Pennsylvania at age 77.^4,6

     Leona Inez Porter was buried at Bethel Geer Cemetery, Pine Creek, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^4,1,2 Her married name was Kaness.² Her married name was Plyler.¹ She married Merle Plyler.^1,2 Leona Inez Porter married Unknown Kaness.² Leona Inez Porter was born on February 15, 1913 at Farmington Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 She died on May 13, 1954 at Pine Creek, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 41.^1,4,2 She Funeral services were held at the Reitz Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, May 16, 1954, at 2:00 for Mrs. Leona Inez Plyler, who died Thursday, May 13, at 3:30 a.m. in her home in Evans street. She was 40 years, three months and two days of age, having been born February 15, 1914, in Farmington township, Clarion county, a daughter of James M. and Nellie (Boyd) Porter. She was married to Merle Plyler, of Brookville. Both her parents and husband survive her. One son William Kaness, of Batavia, N.Y., and the following three sisters, also survive: Mrs. Annie Lutz, of Lucinda; Mrs. Beulah Pfendler, of Shippenville, and Mrs. Dorothy Johnston, of Batavia, N.Y. The Rev. Albert C. Howe, pastor of the First Methodist church officiated. Interment was made in the Bethel (Geer) Cemetery. on May 20, 1954.²

     His Social Security Number was 172-16-0226.⁵ Wilbert Elsworth Johnston married Dorothy I. Porter, daughter of James Milton A. Porter and Nellie J. "Nell" Boyd.¹ Wilbert Elsworth Johnston was born on February 15, 1916 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 He died on October 20, 1994 at Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 78.^2,5,6

     Arthur Edward "Jack" Lutz was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 His Social Security Number was 209-07-4460.⁵ He was born on June 11, 1898 at Snydersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,5 He married Anna Elsie "Annie" Porter, daughter of James Milton A. Porter and Nellie J. "Nell" Boyd, in 1934.¹ Arthur Edward "Jack" Lutz died on April 13, 1969 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.¹ He LEEPER - Arthur E. (Jack) Lutz, 70, of Snydersburg, retired employe of the Manlon Steel Barrel Co. in Oil City, died early Sunday in Brookville Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Lutz worked 18 years at Manlon Steel Barrel, retiring in 1963. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Lucinda. He and the former Anna Porter were married in 1934. She survives along with three daughters, Mrs. William (Dolores) Hollis of Knox, and Della and Nellie at home; eight sons, James of Altoona, Thomas of Buffalo, Arthur of Lucinda, Raymond of Snydersburg, Edward, Ronald, William and Paul at home; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Gertrude) Reinsel, Miss Germanie Lutz and Mrs. Loyd (Catherine) Finney of Clarion, and 11 grandchildren. A son, Richard, four sisters and three brothers are deceased. Friends may call any time after 2 p.m. today at the Moore-Borland Funeral Home in Leeper, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday. Requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Church at Lucinda with the pastor, Rev. William Holl, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Church Cemetery. on April 14, 1969.¹

     William J. Lutz was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 He William J. Lutz, 58, of Lucinda, died Monday morning, April 4, 2016 at his home. Born April 5, 1957 in Clarion, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Anna E. Porter Lutz. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and watching "Dukes of Hazard and "Mash". He also enjoyed helping his brother, Ray. Bill attended Clarion Schools. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda. Bill is survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters: Raymond A. Lutz and his wife, Michal of Lucinda; Paul A. Lutz and his wife, Lynn of Knox; Delores Hollis of Leeper; Della Lutz of Lucinda and Nellie Lutz of Fryburg. He is also survived by 2 sister-in-laws: Jean Lutz of Lucinda and Carol Lutz of Blairsville. In addition, he is survived by 11 nephews and 7 nieces: Brad Lutz, Bill Hollis, Dave Hollis, Ray Lutz, Jr., Floyd Lutz, Tyler Kapp, Shawn Lutz, Scott Lutz, Tim Lutz, Jeff Lutz, Charles Lutz, Susie Gadley, Kathy Beichner, Betty Servey, Nichole Schill, Rose Ana Spzlyman, Ginny Kerschbaumer and Cindy Mong. He is also survived by 2 special nieces, Adrienne Lutz and Kierstin Lutz. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by 6 brothers: Arthur, James, Thomas, Richard, Edward and Ronald Lutz. Friends and family may call on Wednesday, April 6, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 7, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lucinda with Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.⁵ He was born on April 5, 1957 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 He died on April 4, 2016 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^1,5