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     Loyd Douglas Johnson Loyd D. Johnson, 76, Middleport died unexpectedly on Tuesday February 15, 2005 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV. He was born April 11, 1928 in Dorcas, OH. The son of the late Douglas L. Johnson and Gladys L. Oliver Johnson Goulding. He worked for Ford Motor Company over 15 years as a Press Operator, served in the United States Military in Korea July 31, 1950 to July 31, 1951. He was a member of Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion, VFW Post 9053 and the DAV Post 53. He is survived by: wife Ardella M. Eimers Johnson of Middleport, a daughter Sandra M. Johnson of Reedsville, stepmother Brace Johnson of Pomeroy; sisters, Gloria Jean Manuel of Racine, Nancy Prater of Hamden; brothers, Douglas (Alma) Johnson Jr., Arthur Earl (Margaret) Johnson, Roy Wayne Johnson, all of Racine; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Ann Johnson and Leota N. Johnson Hubbard. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday February 18, 2005 at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport. Burial will follow in Letart Falls Cemetery in Letart, Ohio. Friends may call on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by Post 128 American Legion and VFW Post 9053.⁴ He was buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire, Gallia Co., Ohio.³ His Social Security Number was 232-34-9187.⁶ He was born on April 11, 1928 at Dorcas, Meigs Co., Ohio.^3,4,5,6,7 He married Ardella M. Eimers, daughter of Harry William Eimers and Mae Irene Lewis, on December 18, 1955 at Westfield, Chautauqua Co., New York.^2,3,4 Loyd Douglas Johnson died on February 15, 2005 at Point Pleasant, Mason Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^3,4,6,7

     Claribel Ruth Rater was buried at Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben Co., New York.^1,6,4 Her Social Security Number was 204-10-3030.⁷ She SAVONA - Claribel Ruth Eimers of Savona passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Arnot Odgen Medical Center in Elmira. Claribel was born September 1, 1918 in Ripley, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Edwina (Russell) Rater. On October 13, 1937, she married Lewis Eimers. He predeceased her on August 31, 1989. She was a homemaker who loved being able to be there for her family and often thought of others' needs before her own. Claribel enjoyed latchhooking, crossword puzzles, reading novels and non fiction, especially books about birds, and taking long walks. She is survived by her children, Raymond (Gloria) Eimers of Tonawanda, Diane (Wesley) Reese of Lockport, and Julie (Stephen) Dersham of Campbell; grandchildren, Rebecca (Todd) Welch of Painted Post, and Jason (Laurie Ballos) Dersham of Campbell; great grandson, Timothy Welch of Painted Post; brother-in-law, Guernon Eimers of Erie, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law, Ardella Johnson of Middleport, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Howard and sisters, Louella, Gladys, and Dorothy. Claribel's family will receive friends on Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 1-3 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 West Pulteney Street, Corning, where her funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. David Peck officiating. Burial will be at Bath National Cemetery.⁴ She was born on September 1, 1918 at Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York.^1,7,6,3,4 As of October 13, 1937,her married name was Eimers.² She married Lewis Edward Eimers, son of Harry William Eimers and Mae Irene Lewis, on October 13, 1937 at Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York.^2,4,5 Claribel Ruth Rater died on March 22, 2006 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, at age 87.^1,7,6,4

     Raymond L. Eimers Raymond Lee Eimers, age 79, of Bath, NY and formerly of Buffalo, NY died Monday December 3, 2018 at the Bath VAMC. He was born in Ripley, NY the son of the late Lewis E. and Claribel (Rater) Eimers. He was a retired Electrician and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his sister, Julie (Stephen) Dersham of Campbell, niece Rebecca Welch and nephew Jason Dersham. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Gloria G. Eimers and sister Diane Reese. There will be no services and burial will be in Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.⁵ He was buried at Bath National Cemetery, Bath, Steuben Co., New York.^3,4,5 He married Gloria Unknown.^6,5 Raymond L. Eimers was born on February 17, 1939 at Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York.^2,3,4 He died on December 3, 2018 at Bath, Steuben Co., New York, at age 79.^3,4,5

     Her married name was Eimers.¹ Gloria Unknown married Raymond L. Eimers, son of Lewis Edward Eimers and Claribel Ruth Rater.^1,2 Gloria Unknown was born on September 15, 1927.³ She died on November 12, 2016 at Orchard Park, Erie Co., New York, at age 89.⁴

     Diane M. Eimers REESE - Diane M. (nee Eimers) of Lockport, entered into rest February 10, 2015. Born February 10, 1942 in Ripley, NY. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Claribel (Rater) Eimers. Diane worked Briody Health Care Facility for several years. She was member of the Woodlands Wednesday morning coffee clache and a past secretary of the Homeowners Association. She enjoyed sewing, embroidering, her husband's roses and her daily coffee and sweets. Diane was a perfect wife, loved by her family and special friends at Briody. Beloved wife of Wesley C. Reese; devoted step mother of Donna (Michael) Zigante and Kari (Michael) Drawdy both of Florida; cherished step grandmother of Connor, Collin and Joey; dear sister of Raymond (Gloria) Eimers of Tonawanda and Julie (Stephen) Dersham of Campbell, NY; also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.³ Her married name was Reese.¹ She married Wesley C. Reese.^1,3 Diane M. Eimers was born on March 10, 1942 at Ripley, Chautauqua Co., New York.² She died on February 10, 2015 at New York at age 72.³

     His Social Security Number was 170-14-2974.² William Lewis was buried at Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Lucille M. Gerard.^4,5 William Lewis was born on September 25, 1919 at Pennsylvania.^1,3,2 He died on May 26, 1976 at New York at age 56.^3,2

     Eber Lewis was buried at Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on January 1, 1921 at Pennsylvania.¹ He died on May 29, 1921 at Harmony Township, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Lucille M. Gerard was buried at Saint Catharine's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Her married name was Lewis.¹ She married William Lewis, son of Guernon Timothy Lewis and Esther J. Rote.^1,2 Lucille M. Gerard was born on August 15, 1919 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She died on May 20, 1961 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 41.^1,2 She OIL CITY - Requiem high mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Church for Mrs. Lucille Lewis, wife of William Lewis of 121 Washington Ave. who died suddenly at noon Saturday in the family home. Born in Titusville, she was the daughter of Alice McGarry Gerard and the late Edmond Gerard. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the St. Joseph's Church. Suurviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Schmader of Oil City, one son, John Lewis at home, her mother, Mrs. Alice Gerard of Oil City, one sister, Mrs. John Boyle of Oil City, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reinsel Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Interment will be in the St. Catherine's Cemetery, Titusville. on May 22, 1961.²

     His Social Security Number was 177-34-0717.⁵ John William Lewis was buried at Saint Catharine's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on February 4, 1944 at Titusville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,5,6,4 He died on March 28, 1999 at age 55.^2,3,6,5

     Robert Irwin Heald was buried at Sunset Hill Memorial Park, Route 322, Cranberry Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 198-18-4358.³ He was born on August 25, 1926 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He married Phyllis Lucille Erwin, daughter of John Albert Erwin and Elsie Reah Lewis, on October 20, 1949 at Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 Robert Irwin Heald died on January 2, 2007 at Pennsylvania at age 80.^3,6