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     Michael John Reabold Sr. was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, 108 Lafayette Avenue, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 204-09-6581.⁵ He married Melissa Jane Cook, daughter of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill.^1,2 Michael John Reabold Sr. was born on February 19, 1912 at Nesquehoning, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,6,5 He died on November 16, 1986 at Weatherly, Carbon Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.^2,6 He Michael J. Reabold Sr., 74, a resident of Weatherwood, Weatherly, formerly of Jim Thorpe, died Sunday at the nursing facility. He was born in Nesquehoning, a son of the late George J. and Anna Mae (Davis) Reabold. A Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was last employed as a toll collector for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. His wife, the former Melissa Cook, died in 1979. Surviving are eight children, Delbert, Toms River, N.J; Michael J., Jr., Atlanta, Ga; Robert, Gilbertsville; George and Richard, both of Jim Thorpe; Mrs. Emil (Barbara) Klinger, Sellersville; Mrs. Elaine Winton and Mrs. Linda Wasser, both of Perkasie; 26 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, George A. Reabold, Marathon, Fla. on November 19, 1986.²

     Her Social Security Number was 198-18-5158.⁶ Her married name was Swaton.¹ Imogene Leila Cook married William Gene Swaton.^1,4 Imogene Leila Cook was born on September 23, 1916 at Pennsylvania.^2,6 She died on August 2, 1985 at Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 68.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 204-10-3572.⁴ William Gene Swaton married Imogene Leila Cook, daughter of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill.^5,3 William Gene Swaton was born on December 29, 1896 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^6,7,4,2 He died on September 17, 1981 at Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 84.^8,7

     Aletha Madeline Cook was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 198-18-2963.⁴ She was born on February 15, 1923 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 She married Melvin John Sleppy, son of Isack Mabon "Issac" Sleppy and Freda Elizabeth Smith, on November 7, 1958.² As of November 7, 1958,her married name was Sleppy.² Aletha Madeline Cook died on December 18, 2011 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.^2,4 She Aletha Madeline Cook Sleppy, 88, of Cooksburg, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Clarion Hospital. Mrs. Sleppy was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Cooksburg, a daughter of Joseph and Kathryn Whitehill Cook. She was married Nov. 7, 1958, to Melvin John Sleppy and he preceded her to heaven. Mrs. Sleppy worked at the Glass Container plant in Marienville for many years and then went on to become a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service in Cooksburg before she retired. She was a member of the Helen Furnace United Methodist Church. She is survived by five children, Robin Brocious, Raymond (Becky) Cook, Gregory (Lynne) Sleppy, Melvin (Molly) Sleppy II and Sheila (Tom) LaCombe; a step-daughter, Bonda (Mike) Reitz; and 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Mrs. Sleppy was the last surviving member of her immediate family and in addition to her parents was preceded in death by six sisters, Arthusa Davis, Lucille Motter, Melissa Reabold, Imogene Swaton, Thelma Fitzgerald and Doris Bauer; three brothers, Delbert, Milo and Don Cook; a step-daughter, a grandson and a granddaughter. At her request, a private graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Scotch Hill Cemetery. on December 20, 2011.²

     Doris Adaline Cook Mrs. Doris A. Bauer, 66, of Cooksburg, died Friday morning at the Franklin hospital. Born August 19, 1927, in Cooksburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Whitehill Cook. She married Ernest F. Bauer Sr. on January 22, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1990. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1946. Mrs. Bauer was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown and was treasurer of the Cooksburg Cemetery Association. She was a member of the Alleghenny Valley Sportsman's Association. Surviving are three sons, Ernest Fredrick Bauer Jr. of Marienville, Richard Bauer of Clarington and Mark Bauer of Clarion; one daughter, Mrs. Roxann Hunt of Waterford; eight grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Milo Cook of Leeper; two sisters, Arthusa Davis of Shippenville RD and Aletha Sleppy of Cooksburg; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Lucille Motter, Melissa Reabold, Imogene Swatton, and Thelma Fitzgerald; and two brothers, Delbert Cook and Donald Cook. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Borland Funeral Home in Leeper. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Church in Crown. Rev. Edward Stutz, St. Mary pastor, will officiate.² She was buried at Cooksburg Cemetery, Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 198-18-4549.⁴ She was born on August 19, 1927 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^7,2,4 As of January 22, 1949,her married name was Bauer.² She married Ernest Fredrick Bauer Sr. on January 22, 1949.^2,3 Doris Adaline Cook died on September 24, 1993 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^2,7,4

     Ernest Fredrick Bauer Sr. Ernest F. Bauer Sr., 66, of Cooksburg, died Monday morning in the West Unit of Franklin Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 4, 1923, at Lucinda, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Florian and Cora Schmader Bauer. On Jan. 22 1949, he married the former Doris A. Cook who survives. Mr. Bauer had been employed by Utility Constructors until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Crown. He also belonged to the Clarion Elks Club. Mr. Bauer was a vetran of World War II, having served in the Aleutian Islands with the Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Ernest Fredrick Bauer Jr. of Marienville, Richard Bauer of Clarington, and Mark Bauer of Clarion Rd; a daughter, Roxann Hunt of Waterford; five brothers, Henry Bauer of Leeper, Raymond Bauer of Currie, S.C., Harold Bauer of Marienville, Mark Bauer of Tylersburg, and Cletus Bauer of St. Petersburg, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Bernice) Crise of Vowinkle and Mrs Ivan (Marcella) Hook of Knox; eight grandchildren, and a number of neices and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by a brother Joseph Bauer, who died March 27, 1955. Friends will be received from 7 to 9pm. today and from 2 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 pm. Wednesday at the Borland Funeral Home at Leeper. A rosary service will be held at 8 pm. today in the funeral home. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown. Rev. Edward Stutz, pastor, will be the celebrant. Interment will take place in Cooksburg Cemetery.³ His Social Security Number was 189-14-2627.⁶ He was buried at Cooksburg Cemetery, Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on November 4, 1923 at Lucinda, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,5 He married Doris Adaline Cook, daughter of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill, on January 22, 1949.^1,3 Ernest Fredrick Bauer Sr. died on February 12, 1990 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.^1,2,3,5,6

     Delbert Wilson Cook Sr. was buried at Cooksburg Cemetery, Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ His Social Security Number was 185-14-7726.⁶ He was born on October 14, 1909 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,6 He married Irene M. Johnston on December 9, 1927.⁴ Delbert Wilson Cook Sr. died on April 24, 1991 at age 81.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 172-14-8623.¹¹ Milo Cashis Cook was born on May 30, 1918 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^{2,11,7,6,8,12} He married Elizabeth Mae Frill on May 2, 1942 at Winchester, Virginia.^2,9 Milo Cashis Cook died on July 23, 1998 at Pennsylvania at age 80.^11,9,8,12

     His Social Security Number was 198-18-3879.⁷ Donald Alvin Cook married Kathleen J. Foley at England or Whales.⁵ Donald Alvin Cook was born on September 16, 1925 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,8,9,7 He died on November 26, 1989 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 64.^8,9

     Raymond E. Cook was buried at Cooksburg Cemetery, Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He Raymond E. Cook, 74, of Crown, PA, passed away on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at the Clarion Hospital. Born on February 8, 1944 in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Aletha Cook Sleppy. Raymond attended North Clarion High School. Raymond was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before his discharge in 1962. Raymond married Rebecca A. Rutan on December 31, 1968 in NY. She preceded him in death two days prior to his death. He was employed as an equipment operator/welder. Raymond was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Allison Park, PA. Raymond was a member of the Masons and Shriners. He enjoyed hunting. He is survived by a son, John Evans of Crown, PA; two brothers, Greg and Melvin Sleppy; and a sister, Robin Brocious. Also surviving are four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Donahue and a sister Sheila Lacombe. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. A celebration of life for Ray and Becky will be held at 2 PM Saturday October 13, 2018 at the Vowinckel Hotel. Interment will be in Cooksburg Cemetery, Barnett Twp., Forest County.¹ He was born on February 8, 1944 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rebecca A. "Becky" Rutan on December 31, 1968 at New York.^1,5 Raymond E. Cook died on October 3, 2018 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 74.¹

     Rebecca A. "Becky" Rutan Rebecca A. Cook, 81, of Crown, PA died Monday October 1, 2018 at the Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville, PA. Born on January 8, 1937 in Glendale, WV, she was the daughter of the late Bartley and Rebecca Rutan. Rebecca attended Cameron High School and Potomac State College where she received a degree in Home Economics. On December 31, 1968 she was married to Raymond E. Cook in NY., he survived her by two days. Rebecca worked in sales at Horne's and Lazarus. Rebecca was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Allison Park, PA, and was a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed ceramics and crafting. She is survived by a son, John Evans of Crown, PA. Also surviving are four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a cousin, Dave McCraken. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Donahue. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. A celebration of life for Ray and Becky will be held at 2 PM Saturday October 13, 2018 at the Vowinckel Hotel. Interment will be in Cooksburg Cemetery, Barnett Twp., Forest County.² She was born on January 8, 1937 at Glendale, Marshall Co., West Virginia.² As of December 31, 1968,her married name was Cook.¹ She married Raymond E. Cook, son of Aletha Madeline Cook, on December 31, 1968 at New York.^1,2 Rebecca A. "Becky" Rutan died on October 1, 2018 at Marienville, Forest Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.^1,2

     Melvin John Sleppy II was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² He Melvin J. Sleppy II, 59, of Leeper, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Clarion Hospital. Born June 20, 1959, in Brookville, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Aletha M. (Cook) Sleppy. Mr. Sleppy was a graduate of East Forest High School. He went on to obtain an Associate’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University. On July 22, 2006, he married the former Molly C. Cronin in Scotch Hill; she survives. Over the years, Mr. Sleppy worked at Newport News Shipbuilding, Macbeth Cabins, and for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, until his retirement in February of 2016. He was a member of the Scotch Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and mowing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Devin Rumbarger of Leeper; a brother, Greg Sleppy and his wife, Lynne, of Tylersburg; two sisters, Bonda Reitz and her husband, Mike, of Strattanville and Robin Brocious of Leeper. Along with his parents, Mr. Sleppy is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Rebecca Cook and a sister, Sheila Lacombe. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong Funeral Home, 140 Cherry Street, Marienville PA. Interment will be in the Scotch Hill Cemetery on May 18, 2019 at 11 AM.² He was born on June 20, 1959 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Molly C. Cronin on July 22, 2006.² Melvin John Sleppy II died on May 8, 2019 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 59.²

     Sheila Jean Sleppy Sheila Jean Lacombe, of Cooksburg, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at Clarion Hospital. She was 52 years old. She was born Aug. 7, 1960, in Clarion, the daughter of Melvin and Aletha (Cook) Sleppy, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from East Forest High School. Sheila was a homemaker who loved cooking for her friends and family. She courageously fought the battle against cancer for more than three years. Sheila is survived by her son, Joseph Melvin Lacombe of Vowinckel and her daughter, Angel Marie Lacombe of Cooksburg as well as their father, Thomas Lacombe of Vowinckel. She is also survived by her brothers, Greg Sleppy and his wife, Lynn, of Tylersburg, John Sleppy and his wife, Molly, of Scotch Hill and Raymond Cook and his wife, Becky, of Crown. Sheila's sisters are Robin Ann Brocious of Scotch Hill, Bonda Reitz and her husband, Mike, of Strattanville, and Linda Ishman who preceded her in death. Sheila has numerous nieces and nephews who survive. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital. A graveside memorial service for friends and family will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Scotch Hill Cemetery with Pastor Seth McPherson of Good Shepherd Church in Tylersburg officiating.² She was buried at Scotch Hill Union Cemetery, Scotch Hill, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 Her married name was LaCombe.¹ She married Thomas "Tom" LaCombe.^1,2 Sheila Jean Sleppy was born on August 7, 1960 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She died on October 28, 2012 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 52.^2,3

     Charles Edward Davis was buried at Miola Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 159-12-3969.⁴ He and Arthusa Marie Cook were divorced.¹ Charles Edward Davis was born on February 12, 1916 at Helen Furnace, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 He married Arthusa Marie Cook, daughter of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill, on November 9, 1940 at Frederick Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Edward Davis died on June 17, 1992 at age 76.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 181-18-0594.³ Elizabeth Mae Frill was born on January 4, 1921 at Leeper, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 As of May 2, 1942,her married name was Cook.¹ She married Milo Cashis Cook, son of Joseph Cacius Cook and Kathryn Gladys Whitehill, on May 2, 1942 at Winchester, Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Mae Frill died on November 10, 2010 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.^2,3 She Elizabeth Mae Cook, age 89 of Highland Oaks, Shippenville, Pa died 11/10/10 at the Clarion Hospital. Born in Leeper on 1/4/21, father-Alfred Frill, mother-Ellen Terril Frill, both preceded her in death. She was married to Milo C. Cook on 5/2/1942 and he also preceded her in death on July 23, 1998. She was a Farmington High School graduate and worked as a waitress at MacBeths in Cooksburg, Sparky’s Restaurant in Leeper. Survivors, a son, Richard and his Deborah Cook of Cooksburg, PA. 1-grandson, Joshua Cook, 2-step grandchildren, Christopher and Jeremy Hedrick, 3-step great grandchildren, Brianna, Kevin and Declan Hedrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister, LeaAnn Harriger. There will be no visitation or funeral services on November 11, 2010.²

     Delbert Arthur Reabold was buried at Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums, 56-80 Cedar Grove Road, Toms River, Ocean Co., New Jersey.⁴ His Social Security Number was 184-20-9709.³ He was born on July 5, 1929 at Cooksburg, Forest Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,8 He married Margaret Patricia Hoy in 1952 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.⁹ Delbert Arthur Reabold died on May 7, 1997 at New Jersey at age 67.^3,4,8,10

     His Social Security Number was 160-34-7914.⁶ Richard Allen Reabold was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, 108 Lafayette Avenue, Hometown, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on October 12, 1941 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania.^6,7,2,3 He married Diane Marie Deose on September 18, 1970 at Arlington Co., Virginia.³ Richard Allen Reabold and Diane Marie Deose were divorced before 1992.² Richard Allen Reabold married Patricia Petritsch circa 1997.⁴ Richard Allen Reabold died on May 20, 2000 at Coaldale, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, at age 58.^7,6,4 He Richard A. Reabold, 58, of 17 Walnut St., Delano, formerly of Jim Thorpe, died suddenly in Coaldale on Saturday. He was the husband of Patricia Petritsch for 13 years. Born in Coaldale, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Melissa J. (Cook) Reabold. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1969 through 1972 in Hawaii. He was a former captain of the Jim Thorpe Fire Police. He and his wife, Patricia, owned and operated Pat's Cleaning Service. Preceding him in death is a brother, Delbert A. Reabold. Surviving is a daughter, Elise M. Reabold and a son, Richard A. Reabold II, both of Jim Thorpe; stepsons, James Paceley, Delano and Richard Paceley, Quakake; brothers, George A. Reabold, Jim Thorpe; Michael J. Reabold, Acworth, Ga; and Robert T. Shinton, Silver Springs, Fla; sisters, Barbara J. Klinger, and Elaine M. Winton, both of Sellersville; and Linda L. Wasser, Jim Thorpe. Seven step grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Roche Funeral Home, 237 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow in the Sky View Memorial Park, R.D. No. 2, Tamaqua. on May 21, 2000.⁴