Norma C. McMillen Fultz, 87,
formerly of 916 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31,
1999, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born July 29, 1912, in Armstrong County
near Apollo, she was a daughter of Kelly P. and Leafy REARIGH McMillen. As a
young girl, she attended Scotland School for Veterans Children in Chambersburg.
She was a 1932 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Fultz retired in 1981 from
Polk Center where she was employed as an MRA. She also was employed for several
years at Wanango Country. Club. She was an active member of Christ United
Methodist Church in Franklin and the EverReady Sunday School Class, the United
Methodist Women and the Esther Circle. Mrs. Fultz also was a member of the
Franklin Woman's Club and the Franklin Chapter of A.A.R.P. She was married in
Clymer, N.Y., Oct. 12, 1934, to Ray D. Fultz, who died Feb. 4, 1989. Surviving
are four sons, Theodore M. "Ted" Fultz and his wife Eva, of Ringold,
La., Frank P. Fultz and his wife, Cindy, of Oil City, Thomas P. Fultz of North
Royalton, Ohio, and Jon W. "Jack" Fultz of Lincoln, Mass.; three
daughters, Mrs. E. Robert (Donna) WINGER and Mrs. William (Elizabeth Lynn)
BLACK, both of Franklin, and Mrs. James (Jayne) BEACH of Cooperstown; 15
grandchildren, Daryl Fultz and Seven Fultz, both of Shreveport, La., Mrs. James
(Sharon) THOMPSON of Hyde Park, Gregory S. WINGER, Mrs. Mark (Kimberly) JOHNSON,
Ian Black and Erin Black, all of Franklin; Rodge D. WINGER of Carnegie, Mrs.
Michael (Diana) HANNA of Polk, Robert Fultz of Oil City, Hiedi ORY of Cleveland,
Ohio, Thomas Fultz of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., Mrs. Shannon (Leah) POLCYN of
Gallipolis, Ohio, Mrs. David (Becky) DILLY and Donald L. BEACH, both of
Cooperstown; and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Harry (Elsie) SMITH of Burton, Ohio and Mrs. Clair (Bertha) STRICKENBURG of
Frederick, Va. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Fultz was preceed in
death by two sisters, Mrs. Willis (Emma) EDWARDS and Mrs. Lloyd (Margaret)
BRECHT; two brothers, Merle R. McMillen and Austin G. McMillen; a
great-granddaughter, Sydney Rose Beach; and her stepfather, Charles GIBSON.
Ffriends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, Franklin. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Christ United Methodist Church,
Franklin, with Dr. David A. Holste, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in
Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund of
Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin, Pa. 16232.
A memorial service for Ada A.
Frank, 95, a resident of Grove Manor, Grove City, formerly of Oil City, will be
held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, in Bethel United Methodist Church in Siverly.
Mrs. Frank died at 7:46 p.m. Friday, July 23, in Grove Manor. Born Feb. 4, 1904,
in Henry's Bend, she was a daughter of G. Hudson and Abagail BLAUSER ADAMS. Mrs.
Frank was a 1922 graduate of Oil City Hight School. She worked at the Oil City
Hospital and was a Gray Lady during World War II. She also was employed at the
VenGold Store and Hamilton Paint Store. Mrs. Frank was a 50-year member of
Bethel United Methodist Church in Siverly. She was an active member and past
president of the United Methodist Women's Association of the church. She first
was married to Leonad PRATT, who preceded her in death. She then was married to
Geroge SMITH, who also is deceased. She next was married Oct. 24, 1956, to Mark
A. Frank, who died in 1984. Surviving are a son, Richard D. Pratt of Oil City; a
daughter, Shirley A. Smith of Hermitage; two stepdaughters, Jean DAVIS of
Franklin and Reta McDANIELS of Oil City RD 1; 10 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Frank was
preceded in death by a son, Howard Pratt; a granddaughter, Beth Ann Pratt; and a
brother, Alex PETTIGREW. Interment was in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family
suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Library of to the Bethel United
Methodist Church in Oil City. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangement.
Larry Kenneth Miller, 33, of
Clarion RD 1, Limestone Township, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 30, 1999, as the
result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident on Route 66. Born Nov. 7,
1965, in Brookville, he was a son of Eugene Edwin and Donna Marie REITZ Miller.
He was a 1985 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School. Mr. Miller was employed
at County Market in Clarion at the time of his death. Prior to that, he worked
for a number of years as a painter on Long Island, N.Y. He was a member of the
Nevin United Church of Christ in Frogtown. Surviving are his father and
stepmother, Eugene Edwin and Patsy Miller of Fairmount City; a brother, Dwight
Miller of Clarion RD 1; three sisters, Greta Miller of Clearfield, Janis
BRANDNBURG of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Connie SHRECKENGOST of Fairmount City;
and two stepsisters, Sheila WOFFORD of Franklin and Jennifer AUGHENBAUGH of
Sykesville; and his grandmother, Joanne Reitz of Florida. He also is survived by
the following nieces and nephews: Shawn KLEPFER of Summerville, Roadney Klepfer
of New Bethlehem RD 3, Sam Shreckengost and Rene Shreckengost, both of Fairmount
city, Jimmy CRAWFORD of Clearfield, Chad HORROCKS, Matthew Horrocks and Galen
Brandenburg, all of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Amber, Amanda and Timmy Wofford,
all of Franklin; an uncle and aunt, Charles L. and Grace Miller of New
Bethlehem; and an aunt, Marie Miller of Sebastopol, Calif. Mrs. Miller was
preceded in death by his mother and a brother, James Miller. The Robert V. Burns
Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. There will be no
visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Nevin
United Church of Christ in Frogtown with the Rev. Samuel Swick, pastor,
officiating. Memorials may be made to the United Churchof Christ in Frogtown.
Mary Mansfield Wagner, 74, of
418 W. Ninth St., Erie, formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in
Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born Nov. 9, 1924, in Oil City, she was a daughter
of Marshall and Helen END MANSFIELD. She was married in 1946 to the late James
E. Wagner. They moved to Erie in 1962. Mrs. Wagner was employed from 1974 to
1981 by Northwest Legal Services of Pennsylvania and Ohio State Legal Services.
In 1982, she became secretary to Erie County Council. retiring in 1991. She was
a member of St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, the Irish Cultural Society, Erie County
Retirees Association, Erie Historical Museum, Art Museum and Jazz Erie, along
with book and bridge clubs. Surviving are three daughters, Rebecca Van AMBURG
and her husband David, and Kristina BAUMANN and her husband, Alan, all of Erie,
and Gretchen Wagner of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sons, Jeffrey Wagner of Pittsburgh,
Richard Grett Wagner and his wife, Melody, of Erie, and Matthew Wagner, M.D.,
and his wife, Patricia, of Durham, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. She also is survived by four sisters, Kathleen WARD of
Pittsburgh, Patricia KARNS and Martha ANDERSON, both of Oil City, and Rita WELCH
of Raleigh, N.C.; six brothers, John Mansfield of Mountain Home, Ark., Thomas
Mansfield of Erie, Marshall Mansfield of Pittsburgh, Leo Mansfield and Joseph
Mansfield, both of Oil City, and Daniel Mansfield of Meadville; a sister-in-law,
Mary Jane Mansfield of Erie; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her
parents and husband, Mrs. Wagner was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan
Wagner, in 1988 and a brother, Jerome Mansfield, in 1979. Friends may call from
7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the John J. Quinn
Funeral Home, 728 W. Ninth St. at Liberty Street, Erie. Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Peter Cathedral, Erie. Private
burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Erie. Memorials may be made to the
Emmaus Soup Kitchen, 218 E. 11th St., Erie, Pa. 16503, or to The Auxiliary, 616
Glenruadh Ave., Erie, Pa. 16505.
Helen Knowlton Matula of Austin, Texas, who grew up in Oil City, was a 1948 graduate of Oil City Hight School and who had many relative in the area, died Friday, July 9, 1999, in Austin