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Mary Eva Davis Graybill, 83, of Fisher, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in the home of her grand daughter, Melanye Butler. Born Nov. 11, 1915, in Millcreek Township, she was a daughter of Oscar B. and Sarah MILES Davis. Mrs. Graybill was married July 11, 1931, to Frank J. Graybill, who died in October 1976. Surviving are a brother and his wife, Harry '' Dale'' and Leona Davis; two sons-in-law, Merlin Leadbetter and Elliot '' Pete'' Lewis; nine grandchildren, Melanye Butler, Tammy Beveridge, James Lewis, Polly Gray bill, Josh Lewis, Joel Lewis, Kristina Hamilton, Luke Leadbatter and Frank Leadbetter; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Graybill was pre ceded in death by four children, James O. Graybill, Shirley SWARTFAGER, Shelby LEADBETTER and Sally LEWIS; two brothers, Harold '' Huck'' Davis and Lehman '' Chub'' Davis; and one sister, Lavina '' Peg'' MILLER. She was described as a devoted wife, a nurturing mother and a loving grandmother. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Millcreek Presbyterian Church in Fisher. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Boyd Edmundson officiating. Interment will follow in the Millcreek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Fisher. Memorials may be made to the Millcreek Presbyterian Church in Fisher.

Aaron A. '' Red'' Corley, 59, of 41070 State Highway 27, Titusville, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Marymount Hospital, Garfield Heights, Ohio. Born Nov. 12, 1939, in Langley, S.C., he was a son of James F. and Lily CAMPBELL Corley. Mr. Corley attended schools in Augusta, Ga. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged July 10, 1958, with the rank of airman third class. Mr. Corley had been employed as a steamfitter and welder with the Local Steamfitters Union No. 47 for more than 30 years. He was a member of Mount Carmel Tabernacle and the Men's Discipleship of the church. Mr. Corley enjoyed fishing, boating and his grandchildren. He was married in Williams burg, Va., Oct. 10, 1969, to Fay LaVonne PROPER, who survives. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, William Daniel and Tammy Corley of Augusta, Ga., and Steven Edward and Brenda Corley of Titusville; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sandra) CHANCE of Edgefield, S.C., and Mrs. Dale (Geri Lynn) STEAMS of Titusville; and nine grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Edward Corley of Augusta, Ga., and James Corley Jr. of North Augusta, S.C.; two half sisters, Mrs. Charles (Ruby) COUCH of Langley, S.C., and Mrs. Susie JENKINS of Georgia; very dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Best of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Corley was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Barbara Corley and Bertha MEDIEROS. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mount Carmel Tabernacle with the Rev. Glenn Walker and the Rev. Robert Witmer officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Helen Moyar Easton, 92, of Portland, Maine, a Rouseville native, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born Dec. 23, 1906, in Rouseville, she was a daughter of Samuel N. and Mary R. SMITH Moyar. Mrs. Easton attended the Rouseville and Oil City schools and the Pennsylvania College for Women in Pittsburgh prior to her marriage. She was a hospital volunteer for many years. She also volunteered at the Junior League Salvage Shop and at several well baby clinics in Portland. Mrs. Easton had been a member for the State Street Congregational Church in Portland for nearly 70 years. She was married in 1929 to Warren M. Easton and moved to Portland, Maine. Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, James Moyar Easton of Bath, Maine; a daughter, Mrs. Merle D. (Mary Ann) FELL of Windham, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Easton was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the State Street United Church of Christ in Portland, Maine. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. A committal service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Rynd Farm Cemetery.

Richard O. '' Dick'' Greenwood, 87, of Corsica RR 1, a resident of Jefferson Manor in Brookville, died there Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. Born May 31, 1912, in Chicago Heights, Ill., he was a son of John William and Margaret Shearer Greenwood. In his earlier years, Mr. Green wood worked as a mold maker for Knox Glass. He was the owner of B&G Machine Shop in Corsica at the time of his death. He was a member of the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica. Mr. Greenwood was an avid bowler. He was married Oct. 2, 1937, to Gladys Bowersox, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Richard O. Greenwood Jr. of Corry; two daughters, Nancy McLaughlin and her husband, Jim, of Brookville and Janet Marie Crafton of Warner Robins, Ga.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Dorothy Miller of Clarion; three nieces; and one nephew. In addition to his parents, Mr. Greenwood was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Dietrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery in Frogtown. Memorials may be made to the Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica.

Glenna Rae Hall, 62, of 203 Liberty St., Franklin, died at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at her residence. Born March 27, 1937, in Clinton Township, she was a daughter of Glenn K. and Phyllis McKINLEY BROWN. Mrs. Hall attended the Victory Heights United Brethren in Christ Church. She was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed her dog, Buddy. She also enjoyed reading, gardening, embroidery and playing cards. Mrs. Hall's greatest enjoyment was raising her five children. She was married Jan. 12, 1955, to Kenneth M. Hall, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Gary R. Brown and his wife, Debbie of Youngsville, Daniel L. Hall and his wife, April, of Meadville, and Brian E. Hall of Brooksville, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Kendra Z.) DeROSS of Saint Cloud, Fla., and Mrs. Paul (Vicky J.) ACKER of Badin, N.C.; nine grandchildren, Cheryl L. WHITMORE of Franklin, Larry R. Acker of Birmingham, Ala., Jake M. SMITH of Saegertown, Anita A. RITCH of Charlotte, N.C., Julie E. Acker of Badin, N.C., Daniel L. Hall Jr., Sara GILSON and Jeffery E. Gilson, all of Meadville, and James MYERS, stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, William L. Brown and his wife, Geraldine, of Franklin and Thomas W. Brown of Oil City; and two sisters, Mrs. Monty (Frances) MILLER of Venus and Julie CUNNINGHAM of Frills Corners. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Small, pastor of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in Sandy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, Hospice of Venango County or to the American Cancer Society.

Eleanor Lee Shotts, 67, of 755 Orange St., Oil City, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at her residence. Born Sept. 23, 1932, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Gerald E. and Naomi RADAKER MORRISON. Mrs. Shotts was a 1950 graduate of Cranberry High School and a 1969 graduate of the Oil City School of Practical Nursing. She retired in 1993 from Oil City Hospital after working 23 years as a licensed practical nurse. Mrs. Shotts was married Aug. 2, 1952, to Robert E. Shotts, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey W. Shotts and his wife, Joy, of Venus and Todd J. Shotts of Oil City; one daughter, Mrs. David (Janette D.) LALLEY of Seneca; and five grandchildren, Terra C. Lalley, Savanna J. Shotts, Skyler J. Shotts, Rachel L. Shotts and Marc J. Shotts. She also is survived by two brothers, Donald E. Morrison of Tucson, Ariz., and Robert E. Morrison of Longmont, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Jeanne) BEEBE of Seneca and Mrs. Judy McCARTHY of Sandy Lake; and sever al nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shotts was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene THURAU. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Sweet, pastor of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department or to the American Heart Association.