Charlotte A. Weiser1,2

F, b. February 18, 1935, d. February 13, 2018
FatherRoland Winfield Weiser1,2 b. September 13, 1904, d. March 5, 1962
MotherJulia R. Garbo1,2 b. March 10, 1909, d. May 29, 1996
     Charlotte A. Weiser was buried at Saint Callistus Cemetery, Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2 She was born on February 18, 1935 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.2 She died on February 13, 2018 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania, at age 82.2 She Charlotte A. Weiser, 82, of 107 Edgar James St., Kane, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at UPMC Kane. Born Feb. 18, 1935 in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Roland and Julia Weiser. Charlotte had worked as a secretary for attorney Ralph DeCamp. She also had been employed by Kane Manufacturing and the Friends' Memorial Public Library. She was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Red Hat Society. Surviving are a sister, Carol (Theodore) Bomba of Ridgway; two nieces, Julie Bomba and Carrie (David) Washburn, all of Ridgway; a nephew, Robert Bomba of New Paltz, New York; four great-nieces, Neve Washburn, Phoebe Washburn, Theodora Washburn, all of Ridgway, and Emma Bomba of New Paltz, New York; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Maze of Kane. She was preceded in death by her sister, Verna Maze. A Mass of Christian Burial for Charlotte A. Weiser will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Callistus Church with the Rev. William O'Brien, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Callistus Cemetery. on February 15, 2018.2

Citations

  1. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the Verna M. Maze obituary in the Oct 9, 2017 edition.
  2. [S3023] Kane Republican, From the Charlotte A. Weiser obituary in the Feb 15, 2018 edition.

Joseph Lawrence Weiser1

M, b. July 20, 1946, d. July 20, 1946
FatherJoseph Lockwood Weiser1 b. October 16, 1908, d. December 25, 1960
MotherAlice Leona Grolmund1 b. July 23, 1911, d. February 14, 1988
     Joseph Lawrence Weiser died on July 20, 1946 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on July 20, 1946 at Kane, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Ivan Clark Eaton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 8, 1889, d. February 4, 1946
     Ivan Clark Eaton was buried at Zion Union Cemetery, Emlenton, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.1,4 His Social Security Number was 716-14-4211.3 He married Edith Albertha Smith, daughter of Albert Roland Smith and Rose Lee "Rosie" Porter.1 Ivan Clark Eaton was born on August 8, 1889 at Pittsville, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,6,5 He died on February 4, 1946 at Richland, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 56; Run over by a train in an accident.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 69, District 16-13, Foxburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1940Railroad trackman7

Family

Edith Albertha Smith b. October 23, 1902, d. July 21, 1959
Marriage*Ivan Clark Eaton married Edith Albertha Smith, daughter of Albert Roland Smith and Rose Lee "Rosie" Porter.1 

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S8952] Unknown compiler, Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9894] Zion Union Cemetery, Venango Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lillian M. Wolford1,2

F, b. July 19, 1897, d. January 16, 1981
     Lillian M. Wolford was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 13800 Bedford Road NE on U.S. Highway 220, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.3 Her Social Security Number was 218-40-2955.4 Her married name was Smith.1 She married Albert Roland Smith, son of Jacob Smith and Eliza Jane Huling.1 Lillian M. Wolford was born on July 19, 1897 at Maryland.5,4 She died on January 16, 1981 at Maryland at age 83.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 314, District 47, Eckhart Mines, Allegany Co., Maryland5
1940Dwelling 363, District 1-76A, Election District 29, Allegany Co., Maryland6

Family

Albert Roland Smith b. July 6, 1878
Marriage*Lillian M. Wolford married Albert Roland Smith, son of Jacob Smith and Eliza Jane Huling.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9890] Sunset Memorial Park, Allegany Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Hose marruage record.

Harold Theodore Roosevelt Smith1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1917, d. November 18, 2006
FatherAlbert Roland Smith1,3 b. July 6, 1878
MotherLillian M. Wolford1,3,6 b. July 19, 1897, d. January 16, 1981
     Harold Theodore Roosevelt Smith was buried at Fort Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Roa, Elgin, Comanche Co., Oklahoma.4,5 His Social Security Number was 214-07-3412.3 He was born on December 22, 1917 at Eckhart Mines, Allegany Co., Maryland.3,4,7,5 He died on November 18, 2006 at Lawton, Comanche Co., Oklahoma, at age 88.3,4,5 He Graveside service for Harold T. Smith, 90, Lawton, wil be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin. Mr. Smith died Saturday, Nov. 18 in Lawton. Arrangements are under direction of Jefferson Funeral Home. He was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Eckhart, Md. He was a World War II veteran and served from 1943 to 1946. Survivors include a daughter, Janet Weeston, Del City. on November 21, 2006.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 314, District 47, Eckhart Mines, Allegany Co., Maryland1
1930Dwelling 275, District 64, La Vale, Allegany Co., Maryland6
1940Dwelling 363, District 1-76A, Election District 29, Allegany Co., Maryland2

Occupation

1940Art and silk textile worker2

Family

Child
  • Janet F. Smith5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9896] Fort Sill National Cemetery, Comanche Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1319] Lawton Constitution, From the Harold T. Smith obituary in the Nov 21, 2006 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [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.

Victor Albert Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. May 28, 1916, d. March 7, 1991
FatherAlbert Roland Smith1,2,6 b. July 6, 1878
MotherLillian M. Wolford1,2,5,6 b. July 19, 1897, d. January 16, 1981
     Victor Albert Smith was buried at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 11128 Cash Vally Road, La Vale, Allegany Co., Maryland.4 His Social Security Number was 214-07-3112.2 He was born on May 28, 1916 at Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.2,3 He married Maggie Annette Hose on September 7, 1937 at Moorefield, Hardy Co., West Virginia.6 Victor Albert Smith died on March 7, 1991 at age 74.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 314, District 47, Eckhart Mines, Allegany Co., Maryland1
1930Dwelling 275, District 64, La Vale, Allegany Co., Maryland5
1940Dwelling 275, District 1-76A, La Vale, Allegany Co., Maryland7

Occupation

1940Silk art plant worker7

Family

Maggie Annette Hose b. April 6, 1913, d. August 12, 1977
Marriage*Victor Albert Smith married Maggie Annette Hose on September 7, 1937 at Moorefield, Hardy Co., West Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S9897] Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Allegany Co., MD, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Smith-Hose marruage record.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3067] Sherrill Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/520094/person/-2071734178

Infant Smith1

M, b. May 20, 1920, d. February 27, 1922
FatherAlbert Roland Smith1 b. July 6, 1878
MotherLillian M. Wolford1 b. July 19, 1897, d. January 16, 1981
     Infant Smith was born on May 20, 1920 at Pennsylvania.1 He died on February 27, 1922 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 1; Died when his clothes caught on fire.1

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

Charles Orval Best1,2,3

M, b. June 9, 1919, d. June 25, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 184-18-6458.4 Charles Orval Best was buried at Callensburg Cemetery, Callensburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on June 9, 1919 at Lickingville, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He married Patricia C. Amsler, daughter of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith, on October 30, 1940.1,2 Charles Orval Best died on June 25, 1988 at Pennsylvania at age 69.4

Family

Patricia C. Amsler b. 1923
Marriage*He married Patricia C. Amsler, daughter of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith, on October 30, 1940.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the J. Martin Amsler obituary in the May 5, 1969 edition.
  2. [S9891] Callensburg Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S9429] Explore Venango, From the Joyce Leona Best obituary in the Apr 6, 2018 edition.
  6. [S9612] Hile-Best Funeral Home, online www.hilebest.com, From the Vickie Elaine Resinger obituary.
  7. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  8. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Ronald E. Best obituary in the Sep 14, 2006 edition.
  9. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Resinger-Best marriage announcement in the Jun 26, 1968 edition.

Henry Joseph "Harry" Theis Jr.1,2,3

M, b. June 18, 1945, d. December 6, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 554-62-2814.1 Henry Joseph "Harry" Theis Jr. was born on June 18, 1945 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida.1,3 He married Charlotte Amsler, daughter of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith, on October 17, 1964 at Wentlings Corners, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 Henry Joseph "Harry" Theis Jr. died on December 6, 2010 at San Leandro, Alameda Co., California, at age 65.1,3 He Henry (Harry) Theis, Jr., June 18, 1945 - Dec. 6, 2010. Resident of San Leandro. Henry (Harry) Theis, Jr. went to his eternal rest at home on December 6, 2010, at the age of 65. Henry was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Brother-In-Law as well as a great friend to all who knew him. He was the son of Harry and Genevieve (Hempel) Theis, Sr.. Henry was born on June 18, 1945 in Lake City, FL, but moved to Alameda County, CA when he was 3 months old. He attended Alameda High School in Alameda, CA graduating in June 1962. In January 1964 he joined the United States Navy and served for 4 years. During that time he met, his future wife Charlotte Amsler on a blind date. They were married at her home in Wentlings Corners, PA. on October 17, 1964, by her father John Martin Amsler. They were married for 46 years. After 30 years of service he retired from the Naval Air Station Alameda. He spent the rest of his retirement spending time with his family and friends, traveling with his wife and doing volunteer work at John Muir Middle School. He is survived by his wife Charlotte, son Henry III and his wife Janine Malone, as well as his daughter Charlotte, Jr. and her husband Darrin Wheeler and their two children Granddaughter Madison and Grandson Chase. He is also survived by his Grandson Brandon Theis of the United States Army and his wife Morgan Lindstrom. Preceding him in death is his Granddaughter Sabrina Theis. He is survived by four brothers, Michael Theis, NC, Mark Theis, AZ, Kevin Theis, CA, and Kurt Theis, CO and one surviving sister Kristina Reynolds, CA. Preceding him in death are two sisters, Audrey (Lynnda) Carey, CA and Leslee Jaykins, CA and one brother Stephen Theis, CA. He is also survived by many Brother-In-Laws, Sister-In-Laws, Nephews and Nieces. He was deeply loved by all that knew him. on December 12, 2010.3

Family

Charlotte Amsler
Marriage*He married Charlotte Amsler, daughter of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith, on October 17, 1964 at Wentlings Corners, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,3 
Children
  • Henry Joseph Theis III3
  • Charlotte A. Theis4,3

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the J. Martin Amsler obituary in the May 5, 1969 edition.
  3. [S9892] Daily Review, The, From the Henry Theis, Jr. obituary in the Dec 12, 2010 edition.
  4. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Betty Marie Patton1

F, b. May 3, 1924, d. September 29, 2013
     Her Social Security Number was 168-22-5032.2 Betty Marie Patton Betty Marie Wetzel, age 89, of Knox, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 29, 2013 at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 3, 1924 in Beaver Township, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Nora Cope Patton. She was a high school graduate and a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Clarion. Betty retired as a secretary for Quaker State in 1985. Prior to her employment with Quaker State, she worked in the Clarion County Courthouse as a secretary to the county commissioners. She married Walter Amsler. He preceded her in death on December 30, 1956. On April 25, 1969, Betty married William Wetzel. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1995. Betty is survived by five step children: Shirley Monrean of Knox; Pauline Wolfgang of Olney, Maryland; Daryl Wetzel and his wife, Helen, of Knox; Carl Wetzel and his wife, Cathy, of Butler and Beverly Knight and her husband, Dan, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Also surviving are her brother: Bob Patton and his wife, Joan, of Shippenville; a special sister-in-law, Charlotte Theiss of California; sisters-in-law, Jean Patton Florida and Patricia Best of Cranberry, 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline, Martha and Dorothy; brother, Henry and infant brother and sister, twins Paul and Pauline. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc., 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in the funeral home with the Reverend Dan Myers and Reverend Tony Fields officiating over the service. Interment will follow in the St. Paul's Union Cemetery in Knox.1 Her married name was Amsler.1 She was buried at Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.3,1 She married Walter Thomas Amsler, son of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith.1 Betty Marie Patton was born on May 3, 1924 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.2,1 She died on September 29, 2013 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.2,1

Family

Walter Thomas Amsler b. February 20, 1927, d. December 30, 1956
Marriage*She married Walter Thomas Amsler, son of John Martin Amsler and Ada Jane Smith.1 

Citations

  1. [S9610] Rupert Funeral Homes, online www.rupertfuneralhomes.com, From the Betty Marie Wetzel obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S9532] Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

Infant Twin Amsler1

M, b. June 26, 1922, d. June 26, 1922
FatherJohn Martin Amsler1 b. September 27, 1899, d. December 17, 1971
MotherAda Jane Smith1 b. June 2, 1904, d. September 24, 2002
     Infant Twin Amsler was buried at Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He died on June 26, 1922 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was born on June 26, 1922 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9532] Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

Infant Twin Amsler1

M, b. June 26, 1922, d. June 26, 1922
FatherJohn Martin Amsler1 b. September 27, 1899, d. December 17, 1971
MotherAda Jane Smith1 b. June 2, 1904, d. September 24, 2002
     Infant Twin Amsler was buried at Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He died on June 26, 1922 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was born on June 26, 1922 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9532] Saint Paul's Union Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.

Charles Armand Best1,2,3

M, b. July 1, 1941, d. August 1, 1941
FatherCharles Orval Best1,3,4 b. June 9, 1919, d. June 25, 1988
MotherPatricia C. Amsler1,4,3 b. 1923
     Charles Armand Best was buried at Callensburg Cemetery, Callensburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He was born on July 1, 1941 at Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on August 1, 1941 at Beaver Township, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1

Citations

  1. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  2. [S9891] Callensburg Cemetery, Clarion Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9429] Explore Venango, From the Joyce Leona Best obituary in the Apr 6, 2018 edition.
  4. [S9612] Hile-Best Funeral Home, online www.hilebest.com, From the Vickie Elaine Resinger obituary.

Ronald Everett Best1

M, b. May 2, 1946, d. September 12, 2016
FatherCharles Orval Best2,3,4 b. June 9, 1919, d. June 25, 1988
MotherPatricia C. Amsler2,3,4 b. 1923
     Ronald Everett Best was buried at Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Sandra Kozaczki.5 Ronald Everett Best was born on May 2, 1946 at Callensburg, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Theresa C. DiNicola circa 2004.2 Ronald Everett Best died on September 12, 2016 at Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.2 He Ronald E. Best, 70, of Erie, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at the VA Medical Center, after an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1946, in Callensburg, Pa., a son of Patricia Amsler Best, of Franklin, Pa., and the late Orville Best. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was an active volunteer of Guardian USA Veterans Group. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and his family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Best. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 12 years, Theresa C. DiNicola Best of Erie; and three daughters, Delaina Ensling of Connecticut, Laurie Tomko of Titusville, Pa., and Stephanie Gieza (Clay) of Erie. Also surviving are two brothers, one sister, five grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. A burial, with military honors, will be held on Friday at Brandon Cemetery, 192 Salina Rd., Cranberry, PA 16319, at noon. on September 14, 2016.2

Family 1

Child
  • Stephanie Best2

Family 2

Sandra Kozaczki
Marriage*He married Sandra Kozaczki.5 
Children

Family 3

Theresa C. DiNicola
Marriage*Ronald Everett Best married Theresa C. DiNicola circa 2004.2 

Citations

  1. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  2. [S3015] Erie Times-News, From the Ronald E. Best obituary in the Sep 14, 2006 edition.
  3. [S9429] Explore Venango, From the Joyce Leona Best obituary in the Apr 6, 2018 edition.
  4. [S9612] Hile-Best Funeral Home, online www.hilebest.com, From the Vickie Elaine Resinger obituary.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Michael T. Best obituary.