Betty Bernice Kaness1,2,3

F, b. August 30, 1927, d. January 7, 1975
FatherBert Holden Kaness1,2,4,3,5 b. May 4, 1884, d. September 3, 1961
MotherFlorence Lenora Barr1,2,4,3,5 b. August 2, 1890, d. September 12, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 208-20-9698.6 Betty Bernice Kaness was buried at Joppa Baptist Church Cemetery, Levy Co., Florida.7 Her married name was Sparks.4 She married Richard Ralph Sparks.4 Betty Bernice Kaness was born on August 30, 1927 at Pennsylvania.1,8,6,7 She died on January 7, 1975 at Levy Co., Florida, at age 47.8,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 22, District 14, Highland Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania1
1940Dwelling 116, District 16-11, Farmington, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania2

Family

Richard Ralph Sparks b. May 16, 1920, d. January 3, 1996
Marriage*Betty Bernice Kaness married Richard Ralph Sparks.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Albert William Kaness obituary in the Nov 1, 1958.
  4. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Lenora Kaness obituary in the Sep 13, 1966.
  5. [S9691] Jeffersonian-Democrat , The, From the Dorothy E. O'Neill obituary in the Jun 16, 2015 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S9757] Joppa Baptist Church Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  9. [S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Richard Sparks obituary in the Jan 5, 1996 edition.
  10. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Wayne R. Kaness1,2

M, b. September 2, 1931, d. January 13, 2012
FatherBert Holden Kaness3,4,5,6,7,1 b. May 4, 1884, d. September 3, 1961
MotherFlorence Lenora Barr3,4,5,6,7,1 b. August 2, 1890, d. September 12, 1966
     Wayne R. Kaness was buried at Union Cemetery, Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.2,1 His Social Security Number was 194-24-5752.8 He was born on September 2, 1931 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,8 He married Barbara E. Anthony on August 29, 1951 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,9 Wayne R. Kaness died on January 13, 2012 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, at age 80.1,2,8 He Mr. Wayne R. Kaness, 80, formerly of Rouseville, died at 12:29 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter in Titusville. Wayne was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Tylersburg, a son of the late Bert and Florence Barr Kaness. He was married Aug. 29, 1951, in Shippenville, by the Rev. Allman to Barbara E. Anthony, and she preceded him in death May 22, 2009. Wayne had been employed at the former Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. for more than 25 years until his retirement. He was an avid reader and enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. He was a life member of the PNA Club in Oil City. Wayne is survived by four children, Deborah Cotton and her husband, Wilbur, of Leesburg, Fla., Kathryn Aites of Titusville, DeWayne Kaness and his wife, Violet, of Rouseville and Susan Kahnell and her husband, John, of Titusville; and four grandchildren, Mandy Marsh and husband Troy of Oil City, Chad Kahnell and wife Jennifer of Kersey, Dawn Jennerette and husband Gabe of Shippenville and Julie Mack and husband Brad of Ft. Bragg, N.C. Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, Julie Smith and husband Jim of Franklin, Brenda Morrow and husband Jim of Edinboro, Jennifer Rice and husband Tom of Franklin, Kim Boyles and husband Rick of Girard and William Whitman and wife Deana of Rouseville; and numerous great-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Dorothy O'Neill of Brookville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. No public calling hours or funeral service will be conducted. Private interment will be in Union Cemetery. on January 14, 2012.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 116, District 16-11, Farmington, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania3

Family

Barbara E. Anthony b. March 24, 1932, d. May 22, 2009
Marriage*Wayne R. Kaness married Barbara E. Anthony on August 29, 1951 at Shippenville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,9 
Children
  • Deborah Kaness1,9
  • Kathryn Kaness1,9
  • DeWayne Kaness1,9
  • Susan Kaness1,9

Citations

  1. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Wayne R. Kaness obituary in the Jan 14, 2012 edition.
  2. [S9756] Union Cemetery, Crawford Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Lenora Kaness obituary in the Sep 13, 1966.
  5. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Albert William Kaness obituary in the Nov 1, 1958.
  6. [S9691] Jeffersonian-Democrat , The, From the Dorothy E. O'Neill obituary in the Jun 16, 2015 edition.
  7. [S2990] Titusville Herald, From the Charles H. Kaness obituary in the Jan 29, 2004 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2993] Derrick, The, From the Barbara E. Kaness obituary in the May 26, 2009 edition.

Phyliss Marie Frazier1,2

F, b. December 12, 1924, d. August 26, 1948
     Phyliss Marie Frazier was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on December 12, 1924 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 As of December 20, 1941,her married name was Kaness.1 She married Charles Henry Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on December 20, 1941 at Columbiana Co., Ohio.1,2,3 Phyliss Marie Frazier died on August 26, 1948 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 23.2

Family

Charles Henry Kaness b. July 13, 1921, d. January 28, 2004
Marriage*She married Charles Henry Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on December 20, 1941 at Columbiana Co., Ohio.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  3. [S2990] Titusville Herald, From the Charles H. Kaness obituary in the Jan 29, 2004 edition.

Clement Seward Gesin1,2,3

M, b. October 9, 1906, d. December 12, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 208-01-674.4 Clement Seward Gesin was buried at North Forest Cemetery, Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.3 He was born on October 9, 1906 at Triumph, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,5 He married Mabel Velma Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, circa 1928.6,7,8 Clement Seward Gesin died on December 12, 1988 at Pennsylvania at age 82.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 5, District 6, Jenks Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania7
1940Dwelling 90, District 27-6, Jenks Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania9

Occupation

1930Glass bottle works packer7
1940Glass company worker9

Family

Mabel Velma Kaness b. May 13, 1908, d. May 20, 1953
Marriage*Clement Seward Gesin married Mabel Velma Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, circa 1928.6,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [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.
  3. [S9750] North Forest Cemetery, Forest Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5759] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911.
  6. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9752] Corry Journal, The, From the Evelyn L. Host obituary in the Mar 12, 2013.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clyde Ernest Gesin1,2,3

M, b. March 23, 1937, d. January 9, 2004
FatherClement Seward Gesin1,3 b. October 9, 1906, d. December 12, 1988
MotherMabel Velma Kaness1,3 b. May 13, 1908, d. May 20, 1953
     His Social Security Number was 180-26-3419.1 Clyde Ernest Gesin was buried at North Forest Cemetery, Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on March 23, 1937 at Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He died on January 9, 2004 at Pennsylvania at age 66.1,2,4

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S9750] North Forest Cemetery, Forest Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9752] Corry Journal, The, From the Evelyn L. Host obituary in the Mar 12, 2013.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Evelyn L. Gesin1,2,3

F, b. May 13, 1929, d. March 9, 2013
FatherClement Seward Gesin1,2,3 b. October 9, 1906, d. December 12, 1988
MotherMabel Velma Kaness1,2,3 b. May 13, 1908, d. May 20, 1953
     Evelyn L. Gesin was buried at Wrightsville Cemetery, Wrightsville, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 194-24-5551.5 She was born on May 13, 1929 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,5,3 As of October 16, 1948,her married name was Host.3 She married Alvin Bruce Host on October 16, 1948 at Pennsylvania.3 Evelyn L. Gesin died on March 9, 2013 at Warren, Warren Co., Pennsylvania, at age 83.4,5,3 She Evelyn L. Host, 83, a resident of Cambridge Warren, Warren, Pa., and formerly of Wrightsville, Pa., died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Warren General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1929, in Clarion County, the daughter of the late Clement S. (Toot) and Mabel Kaness Gesin. She married Alvin B. Host on October 16, 1948, at the Washington Methodist Church. Evelyn worked and raised her family on the farm in Corry, Pa., for many years. The family then moved to Lottsville, Pa., and she operated Host's Grocery, then retired and moved to Wrightsville, Pa. She loved going on the yearly trips with her daughters, especially where there was a body of water and little craft shops, where she shopped until she dropped. Evelyn would listen for hours to her music and spark up the dinner table with her humor. She enjoyed collecting a large number of teapots. She was an avid crocheter and seamstress. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin B. Host, who died August 9, 1999; and a brother, Clyde E. (Dick) Gesin. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra A. (Robert) Nelson of Warren, Pa., and Sherry E. (Timothy G.) Curry of Tiona, Pa; and one son, Dell A. Host of Hanover, Pa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carrie E. Nelson of Pittsburgh, Pa., Michael T. (Melanie) Curry of Warren, Pa., Matthew D. (Jodi) Curry of Homer City, Pa., Rachel S. Host, Crystal R. Host, Katie N. Host and Melanie E. (Christopher) Ross, all of Hanover, Pa; three great-grandchildren, Amberly, Alva and Chase Curry; a sister, Dixie Schrum of Lickinsville, Pa; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa., on Thursday, March 14, 2013, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral and committal service will be conducted Friday, March 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Kevin Peace, elder with the Warren congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating. Interment will be in Wrightsville Cemetery. on March 12, 2013.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 5, District 6, Jenks Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania2
1940Dwelling 90, District 27-6, Jenks Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania1

Family

Alvin Bruce Host b. November 26, 1923, d. August 9, 1999
Marriage*Evelyn L. Gesin married Alvin Bruce Host on October 16, 1948 at Pennsylvania.3 
Children
  • Sandra A. Host3
  • Dell A. Host3
  • Sherry E. Host3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9752] Corry Journal, The, From the Evelyn L. Host obituary in the Mar 12, 2013.
  4. [S9751] Wrightsville Cemetery, Warren Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alvin Bruce Host1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 26, 1923, d. August 9, 1999
     Alvin Bruce Host was buried at Wrightsville Cemetery, Wrightsville, Warren Co., Pennsylvania.1,3 His Social Security Number was 189-14-2581.4 He was born on November 26, 1923 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,3,4,5 He married Evelyn L. Gesin, daughter of Clement Seward Gesin and Mabel Velma Kaness, on October 16, 1948 at Pennsylvania.2 Alvin Bruce Host died on August 9, 1999 at Pennsylvania at age 75.1,2,3,4,6

Family

Evelyn L. Gesin b. May 13, 1929, d. March 9, 2013
Marriage*He married Evelyn L. Gesin, daughter of Clement Seward Gesin and Mabel Velma Kaness, on October 16, 1948 at Pennsylvania.2 
Children
  • Sandra A. Host2
  • Dell A. Host2
  • Sherry E. Host2

Citations

  1. [S9751] Wrightsville Cemetery, Warren Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S9752] Corry Journal, The, From the Evelyn L. Host obituary in the Mar 12, 2013.
  3. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sylvia Gale Beers1,2

F, b. June 8, 1928, d. December 18, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 188-22-8799.3 Sylvia Gale Beers was buried at Tylersburg Cemetery, Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4 She was born on June 8, 1928 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,3,1 As of June 25, 1960,her married name was Kaness.2 She married Lawrence Edward Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on June 25, 1960.5,2 Sylvia Gale Beers died on December 18, 1999 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.4,5,3 She Sylvia Gale Kaness, 71, of 412 North St., Oil City, Venango County, died Saturday, Dec. 18, in Northwest Medical Center, Franklin, Venango County. She was the wife of the late Lawrence E. Kaness. Among her survivors is a daughter, Juanita Gale of New Tripoli. Arrangements, Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. on December 20, 1999.5

Family

Lawrence Edward Kaness b. February 9, 1913, d. March 5, 1988
Marriage*She married Lawrence Edward Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on June 25, 1960.5,2 
Children
  • Juanita Gale Kaness5
  • Beth Kaness2

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Lawrence E. Kaness obituary in the Mar 5, 1988.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S2965] Tylersburg Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=52628045&CRid=229619&
  5. [S3223] Morning Call, From the Sylvia Gale Kaness obituary in the Dec 20, 1999.

Howard John O'Neill1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 2, 1916, d. September 28, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 209-10-809.6 Howard John O'Neill was buried at Saint Marys Immaculate Conception Cemetery New, Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.5 He was born on June 2, 1916 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.4,6 He married Dorothy E. Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on November 7, 1939 at Fryburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 Howard John O'Neill died on September 28, 1997 at Pennsylvania at age 81.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 97, District 25-45, Knox Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7

Family

Dorothy E. Kaness b. October 23, 1918, d. June 15, 2015
Marriage*Howard John O'Neill married Dorothy E. Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on November 7, 1939 at Fryburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 
Children
  • Cheryl O'Neill3
  • Richard O'Neill3
  • Daniel O'Neill3
  • Terrence O'Neill3

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Lenora Kaness obituary in the Sep 13, 1966.
  2. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Albert William Kaness obituary in the Nov 1, 1958.
  3. [S9691] Jeffersonian-Democrat , The, From the Dorothy E. O'Neill obituary in the Jun 16, 2015 edition.
  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. [S9755] Saint Marys Immaculate Conception Cemetery New, Jefferson Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Richard Ralph Sparks1,2,3,4

M, b. May 16, 1920, d. January 3, 1996
     Richard Ralph Sparks was buried at Joppa Baptist Church Cemetery, Levy Co., Florida.5 His Social Security Number was 179-16-4951.4 He married Betty Bernice Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr.1 Richard Ralph Sparks was born on May 16, 1920 at Eagle Rock, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.5,6,2,3,4 He died on January 3, 1996 at Gilchrist Co., Florida, at age 75.5,2,4 He Born and raised in Eagle Rock, Pa., Mr. Sparks moved to Trenton from Sussex, N.J., in 1968. He retired in 1994 after working for the Georgia Pacific Corp. for about 18 years. He was a millwright and had worked as a carpenter in the construction business. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Miami. He was a deacon at the Joppa Baptist Church in Fanning Springs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty B. Sparks. Survivors include his wife, Marie Sparks; three sons, Dennis Sparks of Auburn, Ga., and Tim Sparks and Rodney Sparks, both of Fanning Springs; three daughters, Linda Teague and Sharon Cook, both of Chiefland, and Julia Makatura of Interlachen; a brother, Calvin Sparks of Oil City, Pa; a sister, Jenny LaGamba of Eagle Rock, Pa; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. on January 5, 1996.6

Family

Betty Bernice Kaness b. August 30, 1927, d. January 7, 1975
Marriage*He married Betty Bernice Kaness, daughter of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Florence Lenora Kaness obituary in the Sep 13, 1966.
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S9757] Joppa Baptist Church Cemetery, Levy Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S2203] Gainesville Sun, The, From the Richard Sparks obituary in the Jan 5, 1996 edition.
  7. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Laura H. Whitford1

F, b. April 6, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
     Laura H. Whitford was buried at North East Cemetery, 2615 Cemetery Road, North East, Erie Co., Pennsylvania.2 Her Social Security Number was 170-16-7505.3 She was born on April 6, 1896.3 As of March 13, 1943,her married name was Kaness.1 She married Albert William Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on March 13, 1943 at Erie Co., Pennsylvania.1 Laura H. Whitford and Albert William Kaness were divorced before October, 1958.4 Laura H. Whitford died on December 19, 1976 at Pennsylvania at age 80.3,2

Family

Albert William Kaness b. February 21, 1911, d. October 31, 1958
Marriage*She married Albert William Kaness, son of Bert Holden Kaness and Florence Lenora Barr, on March 13, 1943 at Erie Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Divorce* Laura H. Whitford and Albert William Kaness were divorced before October, 1958.4 

Citations

  1. [S9753] Butler Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/81580308/person/382020407839/facts
  2. [S9754] North East Cemetery, Erie Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.