Infant Rockey1

M, b. November 17, 1939, d. November 19, 1939
FatherSamuel Rockey1 b. January 16, 1910, d. August, 1982
MotherDorothy Mae Probst1 b. January 29, 1912, d. November, 1992
     Infant Rockey was buried at Dunnstown Cemetery, Dunnstown, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on November 17, 1939 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on November 19, 1939 at Lock Haven, Clinton 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.

Harold A. Rugh1,2

M, b. January 31, 1930, d. October 11, 2017
     Harold A. Rugh Harold A. Rugh, 87, of 605 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, PA died at 12:30am at Oakwood Heights, Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Born January 31, 1930 in Oil City, PA, he was the son of the late George W. and Erma Phyllis Hogue Rugh. He was educated in the Oil City public schools and The International Correspondence School of Scranton, PA where he studied Diesel Locomotive Design, Construction and Train Air Brake Systems. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. Mr. Rugh was married to his first love, the former Dorothy Irene Frank of Oil City on June 28, 1952 at the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City, by the Reverend Doctor Norman R. Adams and she survives. After completing his military service, Mr. Rugh was first employed in 1951 by The Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Oil City as a locomotive fireman and was eventually promoted to locomotive engineer. After completing his studies at the International Correspondence School, he was subsequently promoted into the railroad management team with the Lehigh Valley Railroad as Assistant Road Foreman of Engines in 1963 at Manchester, NY. In 1967 he was promoted to Trainmaster, with the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Buffalo, NY and then to Division Road Foreman of Engines on the New York Division. In 1970 he was promoted to Chief of Mechanical Operations of the New York Division at Newark, New Jersey. In June of 1976, Mr. Rugh was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as a Motive Power and Equipment Safety Inspector for the Boston Region. In 1982 he was transferred to the Philadelphia Regional office located in Pittsburgh, PA. In 1993, he was awarded the title of Federal Inspector of the Year from a staff of 400 other safety inspectors throughout the United States. In 1995, Mr. Rugh was promoted to the position of Chief of Railroad Mechanical Inspectors in the Philadelphia Region where he retired on October 1, 2003 after a total of 52 years of combined Railroad and Federal service. Mr. Rugh served as a railroad safety consultant with the consulting firm of PVB Consulting of Tequesta, Florida after his retirement from active railroad service. Mr. Rugh was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Oil City where he served as an Ordained Elder, Deacon and served on many committees. Mr. Rugh is survived by his loving wife Dorothy (Dorene) of 65 years, two daughters Carolyn Rugh of Moosic, PA and Darlene Weaver and her husband Dean Weaver of Wyoming, PA and a son Frank W. Rugh and his wife Jeanine of Old Forge, PA. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Harlan W. Rugh and his wife Melda of Rocky Grove. Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday at the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City with the Rev. Ronee Christy, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery.2 He was buried at Lamey Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on January 31, 1930 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.2 He married Dorothy Irene Frank, daughter of Ray Andrew Frank and Esther Marie Probst, on June 28, 1952 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 Harold A. Rugh died on October 11, 2017 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 87.2

Family

Dorothy Irene Frank
Marriage*He married Dorothy Irene Frank, daughter of Ray Andrew Frank and Esther Marie Probst, on June 28, 1952 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.1,2 
Children
  • Carolyn Rugh2
  • Darlene Rugh2
  • Frank W. Rugh2

Citations

  1. [S9493] News-Herald, The, From the Esther P. Frank obituary in the Apr 20, 1979 edition.
  2. [S9737] Morrison Funeral Home, Inc., online www.morrisonhome.com, From the Harold A. Rugh obituary.

Rebecca C. Unknown1

F, b. May 15, 1912, d. January, 1970
     Rebecca C. Unknown was buried at Montoursville Cemetery, 1401 Broad Street, Montoursville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.1 Her Social Security Number was 173-09-5902.2 Her married name was Foltz.1 She married Herman Lloyd Foltz, son of Elmer Jacob Foltz and Etta Mae "Ettie" Chatham.1 Rebecca C. Unknown was born on May 15, 1912.2 She died in January, 1970 at age 57.2

Family

Herman Lloyd Foltz b. June 6, 1909, d. January 17, 1971
Marriage*She married Herman Lloyd Foltz, son of Elmer Jacob Foltz and Etta Mae "Ettie" Chatham.1 
Children
  • Harry E. Foltz3
  • Bonnie L. Foltz3

Citations

  1. [S9551] Montoursville Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2927] Lock Haven Express, From the Herman L. Foltz obituary in the Jan 20, 1971 edition.

Charles Paul Gallaher1,2,3

M, b. July 2, 1908, d. May 31, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 183-28-0153.4 Charles Paul Gallaher was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 718 Hazelwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2,5 He married Susanna M. "Anna" Chatham, daughter of Harry Melville Chatham and Mary McCarron.1,6 Charles Paul Gallaher was born on July 2, 1908 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3,4 He died on May 31, 1988 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79.2,4 He Gallaher, of Dormont, on Tues. morning May 31, 1988, C. Paul Gallaher; beloved husband of Susanna M. Gallaher; father of James P., John W., Joseph B. of Vero Beach, FL and Janet M. Weiss; brother of William of Anaheiem, CA, John of Tulsa, OK, and Mary Ellen Dillon of Seattle, WA; also survived by seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Friends may call at Laughlin's, 222 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in St. Bernard Church Thurs. morning at 10 o'clock. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum. Floral Memorials appreciated. on June 1, 1988.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 69-606, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania7

Occupation

1940Florist7

Family

Susanna M. "Anna" Chatham b. May 14, 1909, d. October 28, 1991
Marriage*Charles Paul Gallaher married Susanna M. "Anna" Chatham, daughter of Harry Melville Chatham and Mary McCarron.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Mary McCarron Chatham obituary in the Oct 30, 1957 edition.
  2. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the C. Paul Gallaher obituary in the Jun 1, 1988 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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S9977] Calvary Cemetery, Allegheny Co., PA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9299] Pittsburgh Press, The, From the Susanna M. Gallaher obituary in the Oct 29, 1991 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Paul Gallaher1,2,3

M, b. December 19, 1931, d. September 24, 1989
FatherCharles Paul Gallaher1,2 b. July 2, 1908, d. May 31, 1988
MotherSusanna M. "Anna" Chatham1,2 b. May 14, 1909, d. October 28, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 187-26-6325.4 James Paul Gallaher was born on December 19, 1931 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.4,3 He died on September 24, 1989 at age 57.4,3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 61, District 69-606, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3472] Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, From the C. Paul Gallaher obituary in the Jun 1, 1988 edition.
  3. [S2174] Bureau of Archives and History Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Frank M. Showers1

M, b. April 15, 1895, d. May 8, 1896
FatherHenry P. Showers1 b. April 21, 1857, d. September 22, 1928
MotherAnna Cora Floretta Chatham1 b. November 12, 1865, d. October 3, 1913
     Frank M. Showers was buried at Limestone Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on April 15, 1895 at Pennsylvania.1 He died on May 8, 1896 at Pennsylvania at age 1.1

Citations

  1. [S3151] Limestone Cemetery, Lycoming Co., PA, online http://www.findagrave.com