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     Barbara Jewell and Harold Robert "Bob" Tobias were divorced.^3,4 Barbara Jewell was buried at Twin Hills Memorial Park, 3332 Lycoming Mall Road, Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on August 1, 1929 at Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.² As of 1948,her married name was Tobias.¹ She married Harold Robert "Bob" Tobias, son of Harold Ellsworth Tobias and Elsie Myrl Kunes, in 1948 at New Jersey.¹ Barbara Jewell died on May 25, 2017 at Montoursville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.² She Barbara J. Hall, of Montoursville, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2017, at the Valley View Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was a daughter of the late Ida G. (Laffin) Jewell and Wells H. Jewell, Jersey Shore. On Aug. 7, 1970, she married the late Dale (Curly) K. Hall who preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2003. Together they celebrated 33 years of marriage. Barbara was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Michael Lee Tobias, on Jan. 13, 2017. A 1947 graduate of Jersey Shore High School, Barbara attended the Williamsport Technical Institute, forerunner of Pennsylvania College of Technology. Thereafter she worked in various secretarial positions in many local businesses. In addition, having taken advanced piano lessons from the late Mary Landon Russell, Barbara taught piano to numerous students throughout the years. In 2005 she took organ lessons from Carole Waltz and thereafter worked as a church organist in several churches, her final position being at Central Baptist Church, Williamsport. Barbara was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Montoursville, and the Williamsport Music Club. She enjoyed family gatherings, dinners out with friends, attending and performing at the Music Club and attending her monthly class meetings. She was also a lifelong fan of Penn State football and major league baseball and football. Recently she had been working at perfecting her Spanish language skills. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sharyn M. Eckman (Jim), of Montoursville; her granddaughter and 2 stepgrandchildren all of Lock Haven; her sister Mary Jane Keller, of Tyrone. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Marcella (David) Moharter, of Arlington, Texas, and Joanne (Bob) Machold, of Tucson, Ariz; a stepgrandchild, of Arlington, Texas. In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by five siblings: Sarah White, Neil Jewell, Vera Cramer, Frances Karnish, and Edith Devine, and by her companion of 10 years, James “Bubby” Bubb. A joint memorial service to honor the lives of Barbara and her son Michael will be held at Central Baptist Church, 601 Seventh Ave., Williamsport. Burial will be at Twin Hills Memorial Park. on May 31, 2017.²

     Robert Earl Roush was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Rosecrans, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 164-30-2261.³ He was born on March 8, 1932 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Laurella Jane Fisher, daughter of John Chatham Fisher and Lola Belva Greninger, on November 2, 1957 at Winchester, Virginia.¹ Robert Earl Roush died on April 18, 2011 at Pennsylvania at age 79.³

     Donald Clifford Welch Jr. was buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Laurella Jane Fisher, daughter of John Chatham Fisher and Lola Belva Greninger.³ Donald Clifford Welch Jr. was born on December 4, 1924 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on March 16, 2013 at Lehigh Acres, Lee Co., Florida, at age 88.³ He On Saturday morning, March 16, 2013, Donald C. Welch Jr. passed away at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres. Mr. Welch was the son of Donald C. Welch, Sr. and Margaret Welch and had a younger brother, Jack Welch who preceded him in death in 1999. He grew up in Lock Have, PA and graduated from Lock Haven High School. After high school he joined the Navy and served in World War II. He was the owner of the Don Welch Motor Company in Lock Haven from 1962 to 1985. In 1944 he married Rosanna Goodnight from the state of Indiana who passed away in 1972. He then married Jane Fisher who passed away in 1999. His surviving family members include his son, Donald C. and Judy Welch, daughter, Suzanne and Jess Sigmund, 5 Grandchildren and his special friend of many years, Ann Pursel. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2013, at The Sterling House in Lehigh Acres, Florida. on March 21, 2013.³

     Lee Philip Stricker was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on November 8, 1862 at Beavertown, Snyder Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Carrie E. Kunes, daughter of James A. Kunes and Mary Catherine Stover, circa 1887.^1,2 Lee Philip Stricker died on October 28, 1938 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.¹ He BLANCHARD—Lee Philip Stricker, 76, died Monday, October 28, 1938 at his home of apoplexy. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by the Reverend Aaron if Bellefonte. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Stricker was born at Beavertown. Many years ago he was a fireman on stationary boilers, later conducting a saddle shop. His last position was a janitor at the Blanchard Schools, which duties he relinquished five years ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors were three daughters: Mrs. William Durkin of Monument, Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. John Heichel of Blanchard; one sister, Mrs. Jane Shambaugh of Lykens, and three brothers. Henry of Aaronsburg: Ross of Endicott, New York, and Mains of Niagara Falls. New York. A son, Frank, died three months ago at St. Marys. Mrs. Stricker, the former Carrie Kunes, died nine years ago. on November 29, 1938.¹

     His Social Security Number was 715-18-5958.³ Frank James Stricker was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5,6 He was born on January 1, 1892 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4,6 He married Kunigunda "Caroline" "Carrie" Kneidel circa 1919.^4,7 Frank James Stricker died on August 7, 1938 at Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 46.^4,6

     Annie Elizabeth Stricker was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 She was born on December 4, 1896 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.³ As of circa 1910,her married name was Durkin.⁵ She married William Joseph Durkin circa 1910.^3,5 Annie Elizabeth Stricker died on October 10, 1946 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.³

     Alma S. Stricker was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ She was born on April 7, 1901 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ As of March 3, 1924,her married name was Miller.² She married Fred Dean Miller on March 3, 1924.² Alma S. Stricker died on January 28, 1972 at Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.⁴

     Mildred Irene Stricker was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^5,2 She was born on June 10, 1903 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² As of circa 1922,her married name was Heichel.⁶ She married John Willard Heichel circa 1922.^2,6,3,7 Mildred Irene Stricker died on March 20, 1953 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 49.^2,3 She Lock Haven - Mrs. Mildred Irene Heichel, 49, wife of John Heichel of Blanchard, died Friday, March 20, 1953, at the Lock Haven Hospital where she had been admitted in the morning. She was the daughter of Lee and Carry Kunes Sticker, and had lived all of her life in the Blanchard area. She was a member of the liberty Baptist Church of Blanchard. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, John Jr., Lock Haven, and Richard, serving with the U.S. Army in Korea, and one granddaughter, Cathy Lynn Heichel. on March 21, 1953.³

     Kunigunda "Caroline" "Carrie" Kneidel was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.¹ She was born on September 28, 1894 at Germany.¹ As of circa 1919,her married name was Stricker.² She married Frank James Stricker, son of Lee Philip Stricker and Carrie E. Kunes, circa 1919.^1,2 Kunigunda "Caroline" "Carrie" Kneidel died on September 27, 1961 at Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 66.¹

     James George Stricker was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery, Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 193-01-8040.² He married Sue Ann Lund.² James George Stricker was born on July 30, 1920 at Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He died on April 30, 1964 at Saint Marys, Elk Co., Pennsylvania, at age 43.²

     Her Social Security Number was 206-24-9234.¹ Her married name was Stricker.² Sue Ann Lund married James George Stricker, son of Frank James Stricker and Kunigunda "Caroline" "Carrie" Kneidel.² Sue Ann Lund was born on September 12, 1918 at Pennsylvania.^3,1 She died on October 25, 2010 at New York at age 92.^3,1 She Lund, Suann Bebbie (Bebble), age 92, of Elmira, NY, died in heaven on Monday, October 25, 2010. Suann was born on September 12, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Maynard and Margaret (Gallagher) Lund. Suann was also predeceased by her husband, Thomas; and son, Frankie. Suann worked as an independent hairdresser in the Elmira area for many years. It was Suann's request that no services be held for her. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with the James D. Barrett Funeral Home. on October 27, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 079-52-1970.² Frank Maynard "Frankie" Stricker was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.³ He was born on February 18, 1960 at Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.² He died on August 30, 2005 at New York at age 45.^3,2

     William Joseph Durkin was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was born on July 26, 1887 at Collinsville, York Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5,3,4 He married Annie Elizabeth Stricker, daughter of Lee Philip Stricker and Carrie E. Kunes, circa 1910.^1,6 William Joseph Durkin died on May 5, 1958 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 177-10-3093.⁵ Kathryn Margerie Durkin was buried at Mount Rock Cemetery, Lewistown, Mifflin Co., Pennsylvania.⁶ She was born on July 30, 1910 at Liberty Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 As of June 29, 1942,her married name was Ratti.² She married Luigi John "Louis" Ratti on June 29, 1942 at Frederick Co., Virginia.^2,7 Kathryn Margerie Durkin died on May 29, 1986 at Middleburg Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 75.⁸

     Idella L. Durkin was buried at Blanchard Church of Christ Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^4,3 She was born on October 24, 1912 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 As of 1928,her married name was Girton. She married Otto Freeman Girton in 1928.^2,3 Idella L. Durkin died on September 10, 1967 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 54.^2,3 She MONUMENT — Mrs. Idella L. Girton, 54, widow of Otto Freeman; Girton, died at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Lock Haven Hospital as she was being readmitted from her home here. As an asthma patient, she had been under hospital care two weeks ago. Mrs. Girton, a daughter of the late William and Annie Stricker Durkin, was born at Blanchard Oct. 24, 1912. Her husband died 27 years ago. A son, Archie F. Girton of Avis, and a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Rickert of Monument, survive, with five grandchildren and 10 brothers and sisters. They are Mrs. Lewis Ratti, Lewistown; William E. Durkin, Beech Creek; Lee, Blanchard; Joseph, Orville, Ala; Mrs. Raymand Phillips, Dover, Del; Clair, and Miss June Durkin, Lock Haven; Mrs. William MacMillan, Parma, Ohio; Mrs. Martha Earner, Williamsport, and Mrs. Thomas Vilello, Lock Haven. on September 11, 1967.²

     William Edward "Bang" Durkin was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,5,8 He William Edward Bang Durkin, 88, Beech Creek, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Lock Haven Hospital. Born July 15, 1914 in Blanchard, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Anne Elizabeth Stricker Durkin. He was married to Hazel Phillips Durkin on May 31, 1941 in Monument. She survives at home. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. Mr. Durkin worked for General Refractories Brick Yard in Beech Creek and Harbison-Walker of Monument. He then worked for Piper Aircraft in Lock haven until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of Camp Big Pine on Beech Creek Mountain. He enjoyed hunting, all types of gardening and above all, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are a daughter, Carol and husband, Jack Robison of Mingoville; a son, Ken and wife, Fran Durkin of Bellefonte; a sister, Joanne Vilello of Lock Haven; three grandchildren, Michelle and husband, Greg Herman, Jill and husband, Mike Weaver and Shawn Robison; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan Durkin, on July 24, 1992. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003 in the W. Robert Neff Funeral Home, 837 Main St., Howard. Rev. Stan D. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2003 in the funeral home.⁸ His Social Security Number was 208-09-0461.⁴ He was born on July 15, 1914 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^{3,4,5,6,7,11,8} He married Hazel A. Phillips on May 31, 1941 at Monument, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^12,8 William Edward "Bang" Durkin died on July 9, 2003 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 88.^{3,4,5,11,12,8}

     His Social Security Number was 208-09-0462.⁸ Lee Merrill Durkin was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² He was born on September 12, 1916 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,8 He married Nora Agnes Hanley on July 11, 1942 at Winchester, Virginia.⁴ Lee Merrill Durkin died on November 22, 1975 at Pennsylvania at age 59.⁸

     Charles Franklin "Charley" Durkin was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 208-09-0459.³ He was born on August 12, 1918 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 He died on February 27, 1961 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 42.³

     Joseph Kunes Durkin was buried at New Live Oak Cemetery, 110 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, Dallas Co., Alabama.⁴ His Social Security Number was 166-14-6476.⁷ He was born on November 26, 1920 at Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania; His gravestone has a birth date of Oct 20, 1926 and the veteran's records have Oct 26, 1920.^3,7,4,5 He died on August 21, 1987 at Alabama at age 66.^7,4

     Clair Eugene Durkin was buried at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Blanchard, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.² His Social Security Number was 195-16-5425.⁹ He was born on August 12, 1923 at Monument, Centre Co., Pennsylvania; His gravestone has a birth year of 1924.^9,2,4,5,6,8 He died on September 10, 1994 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.^2,9,5

     Her Social Security Number was 166-20-0687.⁶ Alma June Durkin was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mackeyville, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on December 11, 1925 at Monument, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,6,3 She died on July 11, 1996 at Pennsylvania at age 70.^2,6