Joseph Wayne "Joe" Ragan1,2,3

M, b. December 6, 1956, d. May 30, 1993
FatherAlbert R. Ragan1 b. April 9, 1926, d. February 19, 2006
MotherRuth R. Thomas1 b. circa October, 1928, d. December 22, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 211-50-815.4 Joseph Wayne "Joe" Ragan was buried at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens, Spring Hill, Hernando Co., Florida.1 He was born on December 6, 1956 at West Mifflin, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,5,4 He married Loretta Ann Dickinson on July 22, 1989 at Hernando Co., Florida.2 Joseph Wayne "Joe" Ragan died on May 30, 1993 at Spring Hill, Hernando Co., Florida, at age 36.1,5,4 He RAGAN - Joseph (Joe) W., 36, of Spring Hill, passed away Sunday (May 30, 1993) at his residence. He was born in West Mifflen, Pa., and came here eight years ago from West Mifflen. He worked at Bill Gould Construction and was a Catholic by faith. Survived by wife, Loretta of Spring Hill, Fla; parents, Albert and Ruth Ragan of Spring Hill, Fla; brother, Albert Ragan, Jr; sister, Linda Guadagnolo. Interment to follow at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens. on June 1, 1993.1

Family

Loretta Ann Dickinson
Marriage*He married Loretta Ann Dickinson on July 22, 1989 at Hernando Co., Florida.2 

Citations

  1. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Joseph W. Ragan obituary in the Jun 1, 1993 edition.
  2. [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Ralph Philip Senick1,2,3

M, b. January 29, 1923, d. February 27, 2004
     His Social Security Number was 185-12-8842.4 Ralph Philip Senick was born on January 29, 1923 at McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; The SSDI has a birth year of 1924.5,2,3,6,4 He married Virginia Mae Morgan, daughter of James William Morgan and Rebecca Faulkner, in December, 1945 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 Ralph Philip Senick died on February 27, 2004 at Arizona at age 81.4,6,5

Family

Virginia Mae Morgan b. April 17, 1925, d. November 3, 1972
Marriage*He married Virginia Mae Morgan, daughter of James William Morgan and Rebecca Faulkner, in December, 1945 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1,7 

Citations

  1. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  2. [S4487] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Applications, WWII, 1950.
  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. [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.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Virginia Mae Senick obituary in the Nov 4, 1972 edition.

Madelyn Mary Koeper1

F, b. December 8, 1924, d. February 7, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 201-14-4597.1 Madelyn Mary Koeper was born on December 8, 1924 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.1 As of November 8, 1946,her married name was Morgan.2 She married John Franklin Morgan, son of Frank R. Morgan and Macilla Mae Sampson, on November 8, 1946 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 Madelyn Mary Koeper died on February 7, 2005 at Pennsylvania at age 80.1,3

Family

John Franklin Morgan b. December 19, 1915, d. November, 1976
Marriage*She married John Franklin Morgan, son of Frank R. Morgan and Macilla Mae Sampson, on November 8, 1946 at Washington Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Child
  • Blaine Lee Morgan4

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S6302] Salt Lake City, UT Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. FamilySearch, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carl Joseph Schager1,2,3,4

M, b. October 18, 1917, d. December 12, 2012
     Carl Joseph Schager Carl J. Schager, 95, of Route 120, Emporium died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium on Wednesday (December 12, 2012) morning following a lengthy illness. He was born October 18, 1917 in Emporium a son of the late Anthony and Mary Swasnick Schager. On July 13, 1946 in St Gabriel The Archangel Parish, Port Allegany he married Naomi "Polly" Pollard Schager, who Survives. Mr. Schager was a lifelong resident of Emporium. He graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1937. He retired, after over 42 years, from Sylvania where he was a metal machinist. He enlisted with the US Navy during WW II. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. Carl had many hobbies including golfing, bowling, hunting, fishing and wood crafting. His favorite hobby was making spoon rings and giving them to many people in the area. Surviving in addition to Naomi "Polly" Pollard Schager; Son: Michael Schager and his wife Karen, Fountain Hills, AZ; Son: Steven Schager, Jackson, TN; Daughter: Kathleen Brookhouser, Emporium; Daughter: Nancy Stewart and her husband Dave, Emporium; Daughter: Mary Goss and her husband Mike, Emporium; Son: Thomas Schager and his wife Lori, Emporium; Daughter: Karren Stuart and her husband Bryan, Erie; 15 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in Death By Parents: Anthony and Mary Swasnick Schager; 4 Brothers: Rufus, Nick, Frank & Philip Schager; 3 Sisters: Edith Straub, Catherine Cunningham & Josephine Clark. Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.3 He was buried at Saint Marks Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.3 He was born on October 18, 1917 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.3 He married Naomi A. Pollard, daughter of Merl Raymond Pollard and Mary Zelasko, on July 13, 1946 at Port Allegany, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 Carl Joseph Schager died on December 12, 2012 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania, at age 95.3

Family

Naomi A. Pollard b. April 30, 1926, d. December 4, 2017
Marriage*He married Naomi A. Pollard, daughter of Merl Raymond Pollard and Mary Zelasko, on July 13, 1946 at Port Allegany, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3 
Children
  • Michael Schager2,3
  • Steven Schager2,3
  • Thomas Schager2,3
  • Kathleen Schager2,3
  • Nancy Schager2,3
  • Mary Schager2,3
  • Karen Schager2,3
  • Mary Jo Schager2

Citations

  1. [S9435] Bradford Evening Star, From the Schager-Pollard marriage announcement in the Jul 22, 1946 edition.
  2. [S12065] Barnett Funeral Home, online www.BarnettFuneralHome.net, From the Naomi A. Schager obituary.
  3. [S12065] Barnett Funeral Home, online www.BarnettFuneralHome.net, From the Carl J. Schager obituary.
  4. [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.

John F. McManigle1

M, b. August 2, 1925, d. July 19, 2015
     John F. McManigle was born on August 2, 1925 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.1 He married Doris Pollard, daughter of Merl Raymond Pollard and Mary Zelasko, on April 1, 1950 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.1 John F. McManigle died on July 19, 2015 at DuBois, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.1 He EMPORIUM - John F. "Mickey" McManigle, 89, of 166 West Fourth St., Emporium, died at Penn Highlands DuBois, on Sunday night (July 19, 2015) following a brief illness. Mickey was born Aug. 9, 1925, at the family home on West 6th Street in Emporium. He was the second of eight children of the late John F. and Mariam Cooper McManigle. He was a lifelong Emporium resident who cherished his family and friends. In 1945, he met Doris Pollard, a young waitress at the Cabin Kitchen. Doris became the love of his life, and on April 1, 1950 they were married in the First Presbyterian Church, Emporium. They often joked that they married on April Fool's Day ... just in case. They celebrated their 58th anniversary prior to her passing in 2008. Mickey graduated from Emporium High School in 1943. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mickey worked at Sylvania for more than 42 years as a journeyman (master) tool and die maker. He took great pride in building machines used in the production of picture tubes and other Sylvania products during the height of Sylvania's popularity. He worked as manager and president at the Emporium Water Co. One of his proudest achievements was overseeing the design and construction of the filtration plant. For more than 25 years he also served as the president of Cameron Land Development. Mickey and Doris were charter members of the Emporium Country Club. Mickey was proud of Doris's achievements, including 19 Club Championships, and was always eager to regale family and friends with the story of his own "march" to the 1965 Fourth Flight Championship. Mickey and Doris were winter residents of Cape Canaveral, Fla., for more than 25 years. They lived in the Villages of Seaport, where they became lifelong friends with fellow "snow birds" from around the United States and Canada. Mickey and Doris often shared how significantly these relationships enriched their lives. Mickey particularly enjoyed the daily three-mile walk around the jetty and evening "happy hour" with friends. In addition, Mickey was an ardent supporter of Cocoa Beach high school basketball, highlighted by traveling to a Cocoa playoff game on the team charter. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Emporium, where he served as trustee, deacon and financial secretary. He was also an active member of the Cape Canaveral Christ Lutheran Church for more than 20 years. Mickey was a life member of the American Legion Olkosky-Jessop Post 194, a 50-year member of the Emporium Lodge #382, F&AM and the Coudersport Consistory, as well as a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose Lodge #368. Mickey was an avid outdoorsman and member of the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club. He was also a member of the Cameron County Historical Society. He was a co-founder of the Emporium HOOP Club in Emporium, where he served the organization as officer in many capacities. Years ago, he was a Little League baseball manager and Boy Scouts of America Troop 52 Committeeman. Surviving are a son, Dr. John E. (Eleanor) McManigle of Rockville, Md; a daughter, Ms. Jo Ann Crosby of Lewistown; a very special friend, Sharon DeCarli of Emporium; four grandchildren, Jessica Lynn of Lewistown, Dr. John Edward Jr., Dr. William Cameron and Lorne Elizabeth of Durham, N.C; two great-granddaughters, Danika and Ireland of Lewistown; five sisters, Jean Dunkleberger of Emporium, Virginia (Larry) Pope of Lawrenceville, Ga., Phyllis Sullivan and Maxine George, both of Emporium, and Judy Mongillo of Bradford; a sister-in-law, Sarah (Hathaway) McManigle of Emporium; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Marian Cooper McManigle; wife, Doris Pollard McManigle, who died Sept. 30, 2008; infant son, James Allen McManigle in 1961; brother, David McManigle, in 2011; and sister, Elaine McManigle in 2013. on July 27, 2015.1

Family

Doris Pollard b. September 16, 1929, d. September 30, 2008
Marriage*He married Doris Pollard, daughter of Merl Raymond Pollard and Mary Zelasko, on April 1, 1950 at Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2020] Bradford Era, The, From the John F. McManigle obituary in the Jul 27, 2015 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.

James Allen McManigle1

M, b. February 14, 1961, d. February 14, 1961
FatherJohn F. McManigle1,2 b. August 2, 1925, d. July 19, 2015
MotherDoris Pollard1,2 b. September 16, 1929, d. September 30, 2008
     James Allen McManigle was buried at Newton Cemetery, Emporium, Cameron Co., Pennsylvania.2 He was born on February 14, 1961 at Benzinger, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.2 He died on February 14, 1961 at Benzinger, Elk Co., Pennsylvania.1,2

Citations

  1. [S2020] Bradford Era, The, From the John F. McManigle obituary in the Jul 27, 2015 edition.
  2. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.