Susan Elizabeth Downing1

F, b. January 1, 1964, d. January 1, 1964
FatherPaul Kenneth Downing1 b. February 4, 1940, d. January 14, 2015
MotherVirginia Lee Dolby1
     Susan Elizabeth Downing was buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 She died on January 1, 1964 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on January 1, 1964 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 She OIL CITY - Committal services for Susan Elizabeth Downing, infant daughter of Salvation Army Lt. Paul and Virginia Dolby Downing, 309 Ellenhurst, Ridgway, were held this afternoon from the Hutchinson-Morton Funeral Home. Death occurred Wednesday. Major Howard Burr, of the Salvation Army, officiated. Burial was made in Grove Hill Cemetery. In addition to the parents, the child is survived by a brother, Paul Jr; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Dolby, of Oil City; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Downing, of Oil City, and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Viola Dolby, of Oil City. on January 2, 1964.2

Citations

  1. [S9684] Explore Clarion, From the Paul Kenneth Downing obituary in the Jan 16, 2015 edition.
  2. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Susan Elizabeth Downing obituary in the Jan 2, 1964 edition.

Joseph Matthew Turner1

M, b. March 29, 1905, d. November 3, 1977
     His Social Security Number was 071-05-2921.2 Joseph Matthew Turner was born on March 29, 1905 at Canada.1,2 He married Mary Margaret Marshall, daughter of George Howard Marshall and Della Musetta Dolby, circa 1929.1 Joseph Matthew Turner died on November 3, 1977 at New York at age 72.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 275, District 256, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York1
1940Dwelling 2157, District 64-462, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York3

Occupation

1930Silk mill operator1
1940Tire manufacturer schedule clerk3

Family

Mary Margaret Marshall b. September 24, 1910, d. March 2, 1999
Marriage*Joseph Matthew Turner married Mary Margaret Marshall, daughter of George Howard Marshall and Della Musetta Dolby, circa 1929.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Francis Jackson McCloskey1,2

M, b. July 25, 1921, d. July 11, 1995
FatherOliver Lee McCloskey1,3,4 b. April 27, 1897, d. June 1, 1978
MotherElmira Mertel Marshall1,3,4 b. April 26, 1903, d. September, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 094-12-7308.1 Francis Jackson McCloskey was buried at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara Co., New York.2 He married Doris Emma Grabbitt.2 Francis Jackson McCloskey was born on July 25, 1921 at Tylersburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on July 11, 1995 at New York at age 73.1,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 270, District 262, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York3
1940Dwelling 26, District 64-460, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York4

Family

Doris Emma Grabbitt b. December 31, 1922, d. October 6, 1996
Marriage*Francis Jackson McCloskey married Doris Emma Grabbitt.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S6844] Cold Springs Cemetery, Niagara Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rhoda M. McCloskey1,2,3

F, b. circa 1924, d. June 18, 2016
FatherOliver Lee McCloskey4,1,2 b. April 27, 1897, d. June 1, 1978
MotherElmira Mertel Marshall4,1,2 b. April 26, 1903, d. September, 1986
     Rhoda M. McCloskey was born circa 1924 at Pennsylvania.4 As of November 4, 1944,her married name was Cummings.2 She married Clarence Bedell Cummings on November 4, 1944 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2,3 Rhoda M. McCloskey died on June 18, 2016 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.3 She CUMMINGS - Rhoda M. (nee McCloskey) June 18, 2016, age 91, beloved wife of the late Clarence B. Cummings; loving mother of Linda (Roy) Goodnick and Mary (Franklin) Grisanti; cherished grandmother of Krista (Jason) Ford, Jennifer (Jim) Slutter, Benjamin Grisanti and the late Roy Goodnick, III; adored great-grandmother of Tyler, Hailey and Henry; dear sister of Ada Link, Maxine Gilbert and predeceased by three sisters and two brothers; also survived by many nieces and nephews. on June 26, 2016.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 270, District 262, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York4
1940Dwelling 26, District 64-460, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York1

Family

Clarence Bedell Cummings b. June 5, 1920, d. April 26, 1988
Marriage*Rhoda M. McCloskey married Clarence Bedell Cummings on November 4, 1944 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.2,3 
Children
  • Linda Cummings3
  • Mary Cummings3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  3. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Rhoda M. McCloskey Cummings obituary in the Jun 26, 2016 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Gene M. McCloskey1,2,3

M, b. August 9, 1928, d. January 15, 2008
FatherOliver Lee McCloskey1,4 b. April 27, 1897, d. June 1, 1978
MotherElmira Mertel Marshall1,4 b. April 26, 1903, d. September, 1986
     His Social Security Number was 060-22-2519.5 Gene M. McCloskey married Dolores Pauline Schlau.2,6,3 Gene M. McCloskey was born on August 9, 1928 at New York.1,5 He died on January 15, 2008 at New York at age 79.5,7 He McCLOSKEY - Gene M. January 15, 2008; beloved husband of the late Dolores P. (nee Schlau) McCloskey; dear father of Cynthia J. (John LLoyd) McCloskey, Deborah Masco of Rochester, NY and late Gene S. (Peter Lombardo) McCloskey; loving grandmother of Jesse McVerby, Natalie Masco, Suria Lloyd, and Moncia Masco; brother of Maxine Gilbert, Rhoda Cummings and Ada Link; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive frieds at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home Inc., 911 Englewood Ave., Thursday from 4-6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church, Friday at 11:30 AM. Gene was a member of St. Amelia Golden Nuggets and Ken-Ton Senior Kupples Klub. on January 17, 2008.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 270, District 262, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York1
1940Dwelling 26, District 64-460, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York4

Family

Dolores Pauline Schlau b. August 10, 1931, d. September 28, 2007
Marriage*Gene M. McCloskey married Dolores Pauline Schlau.2,6,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Gene M. McCloskey obituary in the Jan 17, 2008 edition.
  3. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Dolores P. Schlau McCloskey obituary in the Sep 29, 2007 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Gene S. McCloskey obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  7. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Gene M. McCloskey Cummings obituary in the Jan 17, 2008 edition.

Peggy Marie McCloskey1

F, b. August 14, 1930, d. September 24, 1964
FatherOliver Lee McCloskey1 b. April 27, 1897, d. June 1, 1978
MotherElmira Mertel Marshall1 b. April 26, 1903, d. September, 1986
     Peggy Marie McCloskey was buried at Elmlawn Cemetery, 3939 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, Erie Co., New York.2 Her Social Security Number was 051-24-4490.3 She was born on August 14, 1930 at Erie Co., New York.1,3 As of March 6, 1948,her married name was Moline.4 She married James R. Moline on March 6, 1948 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.4 Peggy Marie McCloskey died on September 24, 1964 at Black Rock, Erie Co., New York, at age 34.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 26, District 64-460, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York1

Family

James R. Moline b. September 22, 1926, d. March 1, 2012
Marriage*Peggy Marie McCloskey married James R. Moline on March 6, 1948 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2982] Elmlawn Cemetery, Erie Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  5. [S7809] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968.

Joann D. McCloskey1,2

F, b. June 5, 1939, d. October 7, 1974
FatherOliver Lee McCloskey1 b. April 27, 1897, d. June 1, 1978
MotherElmira Mertel Marshall1 b. April 26, 1903, d. September, 1986
     Joann D. McCloskey was born on June 5, 1939 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.2 As of December 13, 1958,her married name was Cochran.3 She married Unknown Cochran on December 13, 1958 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.3 Joann D. McCloskey died on October 7, 1974 at age 35.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 26, District 64-460, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York1

Family

Unknown Cochran
Marriage*Joann D. McCloskey married Unknown Cochran on December 13, 1958 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.3 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S8254] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942.
  3. [S8278] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  4. [S3078] WilliamLewisDolby-MaryAliceSmith descendants, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11736009/person/-408010283

Doris Emma Grabbitt1

F, b. December 31, 1922, d. October 6, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 553-24-2226.1 Doris Emma Grabbitt was buried at Cold Springs Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara Co., New York.2 Her married name was McCloskey.2 She married Francis Jackson McCloskey, son of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall.2 Doris Emma Grabbitt was born on December 31, 1922 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.1 She died on October 6, 1996 at New York at age 73.1,3

Family

Francis Jackson McCloskey b. July 25, 1921, d. July 11, 1995
Marriage*She married Francis Jackson McCloskey, son of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S6844] Cold Springs Cemetery, Niagara Co., NY, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clarence Bedell Cummings1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 5, 1920, d. April 26, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 106-14-4671.5 Clarence Bedell Cummings was born on June 5, 1920 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.3,4,5,6 He married Rhoda M. McCloskey, daughter of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall, on November 4, 1944 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.1,2 Clarence Bedell Cummings died on April 26, 1988 at New York at age 67.5,6,7

Family

Rhoda M. McCloskey b. circa 1924, d. June 18, 2016
Marriage*He married Rhoda M. McCloskey, daughter of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall, on November 4, 1944 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.1,2 
Children
  • Linda Cummings2
  • Mary Cummings2

Citations

  1. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  2. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Rhoda M. McCloskey Cummings obituary in the Jun 26, 2016 edition.
  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. [S8254] New York State Department of Health, New York State, Birth Index, 1881-1942.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dolores Pauline Schlau1,2,3,4

F, b. August 10, 1931, d. September 28, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 092-24-2335.5 Her married name was McCloskey.2 Dolores Pauline Schlau married Gene M. McCloskey, son of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall.2,1,4 Dolores Pauline Schlau was born on August 10, 1931 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.5,3 She died on September 28, 2007 at New York at age 76.5,4 She McCLOSKEY-Dolores P. (nee Schlau) September 28, 2007, beloved wife of Gene M. McCloskey; dear mother of Cynthia J. (John Lloyd) McCloskey, Deborah Masco of Rochester, NY and Gene S. (Peter Lombardo) McCloskey; loving grandmother of Jesse McVerby, Natalie Masco, Suria Lloyd, and Monica Masco; sister of Peter J. Schlau; sister-in-law of Rhoda Cummings, Ada (Lawrence) Link, and Maxine Gilbert; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home , Inc., 911 Englewood Ave., Sunday 2-6 PM, where funeral services will be held Monday at 8:15 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Amelia Church at 9:00 AM. Dolores was a member of St. Amelia Golden Nuggets and Ken-Ton Senior Kupples Klub. on September 29, 2007.4

Family

Gene M. McCloskey b. August 9, 1928, d. January 15, 2008
Marriage*She married Gene M. McCloskey, son of Oliver Lee McCloskey and Elmira Mertel Marshall.2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Gene S. McCloskey obituary in the Nov 14, 2007 edition.
  2. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Gene M. McCloskey obituary in the Jan 17, 2008 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2149] Buffalo News, From the Dolores P. Schlau McCloskey obituary in the Sep 29, 2007 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.