Lydia Eliza Goughler, 95, of Knox RD 1, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at her residence. Born May 2, 1904, in Pope Town, Knox RD 2, she was a daughter of Charley and Mary Ellen KUGLER REEDY. She was the last surving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Goughler attended the Faith Church of the Nazarene at Cranberry RD 1 until age 92. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her dog, Tiny, her family and flowers. Mrs. Goughler was married Sept. 4, 1929, to George Goughler, who survives. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this Septemer. She and her husband resided in the Ninevah area for 55 years. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Betty Goughler at home and Joann Goughler STEWART and her husband, Francis "Jack" Stewart, of Emlenton RD 3; one son and his wife, Harold and Averil Goughler of Emlenton RD 2; three grandchildren, Steven Stewart Sr. of Emlenton RD 3, Connie Goughler BOTH of Fredericksburg, Va., and Larry Goughler of Emlenton RD 2; and seven great-grandchildren, Steven Stewart Jr. and Dylan Stewart, both of Emlenton RD 3, and Rachael, B.J., Jessica, Isaac and Jeremiah BOTH, all of Fredericksburg, Va. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Goughler was preceded in death by her stepmother, Tresa Reedy; two brothers, Lester Reedy and Merle Reedy; and two sisters, Mary Reedy PORTER and Minty Reedy SIMPSON. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Dr. Richard Jones, pastor of the Faith Church of the Nazarene,officiating. Interment will be in Starr Cemetery, Knox RD 1.

Vernetta E. Ewing, 88, of Strattanville RD 2, formerly of County Springs, Sligo, and Edgewood Heights, New Bethlehem, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, in Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 3, 1911, in Pinecreek Township, Jefferson County, she was a daughter of Charles P. and Sarah A. FERRY SNYDER. Mrs. Ewing worked for the Sylvania Plant in Brookville, Johnny Garneau's Restaurant, the Modern Diner and the Clarion-Limestone School cafeteria. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion and was a past memer of the Strattanville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Ewing was a former memeber of the Clarion-Limestone School Board and was a judge of election in Clarion Township. She was a past president of the Clarion Senior Citizens. She was a volunteer for 20 years at the Clarion Hospital. Mrs. Ewing was married June 20, 1928, to Raymond O. Ewing, who died June 20, 1972. Surviving are a son and his wife, Raymond A. and Janne Ewing of Strattanville RD 2; three daughters, Doris E. McNAUGHTON of Clarion RD 3, Bette L. and Lawrence STUKOSKY of Niagrara Falls, N.Y., and Dianne and Bill BROSIUS of Clarion; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Charles Snyder of Richburg, N.Y., and Boyd Snyder of DuBois; and three sisters, Kelista KRULL and Bernice FYOCK, both of Brookville and Helen GOUGH of St. Petersburg, Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ewing was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna L. TAYLOR; four brothers, Lee Snyder, Elvin Snyder, David Snyder and Cloyd Snyder; and a sister, Phyllis MOORE. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. William LaVelle officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarview Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.

Honorable Judge Paul Brigger Greiner, 83, of Ridgway, who presided as visiting judge over many cases in Clarion County Court, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a son of Emma Brigger and George Frederick Greiner. Those who knew him best, both professionally and personally, said Judge Greiner will be remembered most for his uncompromising adherence to the principles of honesty, charity and a sense of fairness toward all he encountered. He was described as one of the the rare individuals who was able to leave a lasting imprint not only on his family and friends, but also those whose paths he crossed only once. His influence in this way extended far beyond the artificial boundaries set by the judicial districts in which he served or the community in which he lived. He was a man of the world who lived his life as an integrated member of the samll town community by which he defined his values and world view, his colleagues said. They continued that as a judge, he served with uncompromising dignity, dedication and a sense of compassion. The communities he served overwhelmingly recognized him for his thoroughness, insight and fairness. Although he was a man of unparalleled intellect, he practiced law not only from his mind but also from his heart, according to friends and family. During World War II, Judge Greiner served as a first lieutenant in the 8th Air Force, European Theater, and was honorably discharged. He was a graduate of Thiel College, the University of Pennsylvania Law School and The National College of State Trial Judges. Judge Greiner received honorary doctoral degrees from both Thiel College and Duquesne University for his contriutions to law and the humanities. These recognitions, his friends continued, highlighted his accomplishments as a judge and also his dedication and support of community. He began his legal career in 1946 as a general practitioner in Elk County. In 1964, he left private practice when he was appointed president judge of Elk and Cameron counties for a period of one year. In 1965 and again 1975, he was elected to 10-year terms as president judge of Elk and Cameron counties. In 1986, he became a senior judge of Pennsylvania, serving districts throughout the Commonwealth. He was described with a passion for living which drove him to excel at any endeavor to which he committed himself. This is evident by the abundant awards, recognitions and degrees that document his legal career of more than 50 years. Judge Greiner was acknowledged by those who occuply the highest levels of the judicial system as having reached the pinnacle of his profession. In Ridgway he was involved in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the American Legion, Shriners, Masons, Elks Club, Boy Scouts of America and numerous charities and other organizations. Serviving are his wife of 57 years, Rebecca KLAWUHN Greiner; seven children and their spouses, Paula and Thomas LUTZ of Atlanta, Ga., Kurt and Laurel Greiner of Melbourne Beach, Fla., Fritz and Cheryl Greiner of Bymedale, Todd and Debra Greiner of Ridgway, Denise and Ron RODRIGUEZ of Scottdale, Brent and Anna Greiner of Austin, Texas, and Greta and Steve WEBER of Union, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He also is surviced by a sister, Lenne LOGAN, and her children, John, James and Judy. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Madellyn and Frederick Greiner. A private service was held Friday for the family at the Greiner home. A memorial service for friends and community will be held at a date to be announced. Memorial gifts is his honor should be made to Thiel College, Greenville, or to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ridgway.

Richard Laverne Birtciel, 62, of 174 New St., Pleasantville, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, in the Titusville Area Hospital shortly after his arrival there. Born July 21, 1937, in Titusville, he was a son of the late Charles Dennis and Clarissa Louisa FRANK Birtciel. He was raised by foster parents, Robert and Wanda HOTALING, formerly of Pleasantville and now of Houston, Texas. He was a 1956 graduate of Pleasantville High School. Mr. Birtciel entered the U.S. Air Force Sept. 25, 1956, in Pittsburgh and was honorably discharged Sept. 24, 1960, at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. He attained the rank of E-3. He was employed as a quality control engineer at Westinghouse for the past 28 years. During that time, he lived four years in Japan, two years in England, two years in Florida and three years in Warren, Ohio. Mr. Birtciel attended the Pleasantville Community Church. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, reading Louis L'Amour books and watching old movies. Mr. Birtciel was married in Pleasantville Dec. 30, 1956, to the former Janet L. GRIFFIN, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Stephen D. Birtciel of Pleasantville; four daughters, Mrs. Thomas ( M. Jayne) FENSTEMAKER of Warren, Ohio, Mrs. Douglas (Deborah L.) RHODES of Cleveland, Tenn., Mrs. Tary (Donna M.) KETTLE of Winter Park, Fla., and Mrs. Paul (Barbara J.) LINDQUIST of Erie; and 12 grandchildren, Joy, Gail and Ryan Fenstemaker of Warren, Ohio, Victoria, Michael, Luke and Elizabeth Rhodes of Cleveland, Tenn., Stephen and Crystal Kettle of Winter Park, Fla., and Matthew, Madalyn and Zachary Lindquist of Erie. He also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clarissa BURROWS of Saint Clouid, Fla., and Mrs. Jane PERKINS of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Birtciel was preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver Birtciel, Emory Birtciel and Charles Bitciel Jr.; and four sisters, Mrs. Margaret COREY, Mrs. Dorothy RADECKI, Mrs. Charlette WARNER and Mrs. Martha MOTT. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Gordon B. Barrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Nelson, pastor of the Pleasantville Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 174 E. Bissell Aven., Oil City, Pa. 16301, or to the Pleasantville Community Church, 343 W. State St., Pleasantville, Pa. 16341.

Chester W. Plyler, 101, a resident of the Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville, died there Monday, Oct. 11, 1999. Born Aug. 4, 1898, in Ohl, Beaver Township, Jefferson County, he was a son of Irvin Glen and Ella Amanda BYERLY Plyler. Mr. Plyler first worked as a shipping clerk at U.S. Steel and then worked for more than 40 years at Oil Well Supply Co. in Oil City. He attended the Free Methodist Church in Brookville. Mr. Plyler enjoyed traveling and garden work. He first was married to Goldie SCHRECKENGOST PLYLER KREAMER, who preceded him in death, then married Eva SUMMERVILLE, who died in 1953, and last married Alverta SMITH, who preceded him in death in 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret WYGANT of Stoneboro and Mrs. Charles (Mary) GREENE of Irwin; one son and his wife, Howard and Wilma Plyler of South Dayton, N.Y.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Lula FIKE and Hazel MYERS, both of Brookville. In addition to his parents and three wives, Mr. Plyler was preceded in death by two sisters, four brothers and two infant daughters. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Harry Orris officiating. Interment will be in the Emerickville Lutheran Cemetery, Pinecreek Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the Pennsylvania Memorial Home, 51 Euclid Ave., Brookville, Pa. 15825.