Obits: McCreary Family 1860's-2003: OF or FROM Mahoning Twp, Lawrence Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Shari M. Price. sharimprice@softhome.net USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ____________________________________________________ INDEX [obits listed cronologically] McCREARYs YEAR OF DEATH Carl E. McCreary 1940 Charles McCreary 1961 (Clara) Ann McCreary McFate 1929 Dorothy McCreary Enoch Wheale 1997 Elizabeth May McCreary Ludwig 1952 Elsie Marie McCreary Downs 1968 Frank C. McCreary 1956 Gail Borden McCreary 1980 George W. McCreary 1959 Herbert Leslie McCreary 1942 Ida McCreary 1891 James Milton McCreary 1930 James Mitchell McCreary, Sr. 1982 Joseph McCreary 1905 Joseph C. (Calvin) McCreary 1916 Joseph William McCreary, Sr. 1953 Joseph William McCreary, Jr. 1992 Margaret McCreary Chappell 2001 Martin Luther McCreary 1908 Mary Jane McCreary Liston 1959 Mary Jane Liston Marshall 1995 Miller L. McCreary 1908 Minnie McCreary Johnson 1995 Nelson McCreary 1901 Russell Gail McCreary, Sr. 1975 Russell Gail McCreary, Jr. 1980 Ruth Luena McCreary Williams 1978 Sarah Elizabeth Hammond McGraw 1912 Tracy Book McCreary 1914 Warren McCreary 2000 McCREARY SPOUSES Rhoda Lavina Book 1943 Minnie Cearfoss 1942 Robert F. Chappell 1990 Ralph L. Downs 1955 Grace Louise Riley-Johanson 1979 Clyde N. Johnson 1994 Melissa "Jane" Kelly 1915 Helen Grace Kuhn 1985 Franklin O. Liston 1953 Robert Glenn Marshall, Sr. 1997 Lois A. Ripple 1919 Clara Mae Rohrbaugh 1981 Ethel June Smithwick 2003 Albert C. Wheale 1987 Howard L. Williams 1961 Mary ______ McCreary 1863 RELATED OBITS Lyman B. Book 1916 Hannah Flaugher Book 1925 ________________________________________________________ The wife of Joseph McCreary of Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. (Mary McCreary's calculated birth is 02-29-1788.) From: The Lawrence Journal, New Castle, PA, 11-21-1863 On Thursday the 3d inst. at the residence of her son, in Mahoning Township, Mrs. Mary M'Creary, wife of Joseph M'Creary, aged 75 years, 8 months and 3 days. *Note: In the 1860 PA Census for Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, a Mary McCreary, shown as mother age 72, which would make her born in 1788, is shown as living with Lavina/Lovina and Samuel McCreary. ___________ Ida McCreary, daughter of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle Democrat, New Castle, PA, 06-03-1891, p. 3 Ida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller McCreary of Hillsville, died on May 19th after an illlness of about 2 years. She was aged 16 years and was much beloved by a large circle of acquaintance. The funeral services were held in the Hillsville Baptist church and were conducted by Revs. R. H. Tracy and J. M. Foster. _____________ New Castle News (PA), Page 1, Dated June 24, 1901 NELSON McCREARY Son of Miller L. and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary LOST HIS LIFE TO SAVE HIS BROTHER Nelson McCreary Was Drowned Sunday Afternoon Near the Junction CAUGHT IN A WHIRLPOOL His Younger Brother Had Sunk for the Third Time When Nelson Jumped In and Was Swept to Death Nelson McCreary of the Seventh Ward, lost his life in the Mahoning river, Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock in attempting to save his younger brother , Carl, from drowning. The sad accident occurred just below the Lawrence Junction, where the Shenango river enters the Mahoning. Nelson could not swim, but plunged into the water to rescue the younger boy. Carl, who is 13, was saved, but his 17 year old brother paid tribute with his life for his heroism. The boys went to bathe, Carl could not swim and was paddling near the bank. While playing about he lost his cake of soap. It floated out into deep water and he attempted to reach it. In doing so he went in over his depth and at once sank. An eddy so strong that it is almost of the proportions of a whirlpool, circles around where the Shenango loses it's identity+. This has in long years cut out the earth and formed a hole so deep that no man has ever reached the bottom. Into this depth Carl McCreary sank. His body was whirled around and came to the surface. The second and third times the child sank. Nelson ran frantically about on the shore. He called for help, but none came. He could not swim, but could not see his little brother die without and effort to save him. So he plunged into the turbid water. His attempt was futile, and resulted in his own death. Nelson never reached his brother, but instead, he sank rapidly and his body was not recovered for some time. Just as Nelson took his fatal jump rescuers arrived in sight. They were too late to save the boy who made the useless sacrifice of his own life, but they rescued the younger boy. William Catlin of Moravia street, and the two Lutton boys had heard the frantic calls for help. They were in that neighborhood and ran to assist. Nelson had sank before they reached the spot. The whirling waters brought the body of the younger boy to the surface again, after he had disappeared for the third time. He was wept around and around and was caught and saved by the three men who reached the water's edge but a moment before. Carl was unconscious and life was almost gone. Only the hardest effort sufficed to resuscitate him. Nelson was beyond help and his body was not recovered for some little time later. Cochran's ambulance was summoned and arrived quickly on the scene. After work the remains of the elder boy were taken from the water and conveyed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McCreary of Cherry street, Seventh Ward. The father is employed as watchman of the Sanitary Supply company which is now erecting a plant near the New Castle Junction. The dead boy was well known in he locality where he lived, and was much liked. He was a bright youth, and all will regret to know of his death. He is survived by four brothers and three sisters, who are; Joseph, Martin, Charles and Carl, Mrs.Daman and the Misses Elsie and Mazie, who live at home. The funeral service will be held from the family home Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and the interment will be at Hillsville. Coaches from Cochran's. _____________ New Castle News (PA), Wednesday, February 15, 1905 Joseph McCreary Joseph McCreary, one of the oldest residents of the county, died about 10 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John McGraw, of Mahoning township. He was in the 89th year and dissolution was caused by a severe attack of the grip, from which his great age prevented recovery. He had been ill about three weeks and slowly grew weaker and weaker until the flickering spark of life was extinguished, to the sorrow of many friends. He had for many years been a member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church and was one of it's staunchest supporters. His wife preceded him in death some years ago, and he is survived by the following children: Mrs. John McGraw, of Mahoning township, at whose home he had resided for the past six years; Mrs. Alfred Davis, of Warren, Pa; Miller McCreary and Mrs Clara A. McFate, of Hillsville; John C. McCreary, of Youngstown; and James M. McCreary, of Book's Run. Mr. McCreary was a man who was respected by all who knew him and he had long occupied a prominent place in the community where his life was spent, so that the grief over his death will be general. Funeral services Friday morning from the McGraw home and interment at Hillsville. Coaches from Offutt's. _____________ New Castle News (PA), August 3, 1908, Page 10 Miller L. McCreary INJURIES CAUSE OF MR. M'CREARY'S DEATH Pressure on Lungs as Result of Railroad Accident Years Ago, Ends Fatally An injury sustained several years ago is attributed as the cause of the death at Hillsville Sunday of Miller M'Creary, for years one of the most widely known citizens of that community. About five years ago, while employed as car shipper at the quarries, Mr. McCreary was caught beneath a couple of cars and was severely crushed. Internal injuries troubled him from that time forth and resulted in a pressure on his lungs. That pressure is attributed directly as the cause of death Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The deceased was something more than 60 years of age. and is survived by his wife; four sons, Joseph of Hillsville, Charles of Bessemer, and Carl and Martin at home, and two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Daman of New Castle, and Elsie at home. Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased on Tuesday at 2 o'clock and interment will be in the Lowellville cemetery. _____________ Martin Luther McCreary, son of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Twp., Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 12-11-1908 Martin McCreary Hillsville Youth Succumbs To Tuberculosis Martin McCreary, son of Mrs. Jane McCreary, of Hillsville, died at the family house last night of tuberculosis, aged about 12 years. His father, the late Miller McCreary, died of this same disease a few months ago. The deceased is survived by his mother, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Hillsville. _____________ Mrs. J. C. McGraw From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA Dated: 07-02-1912, p. 12 Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (Hammond) McGraw, wife of J. C. McGraw of 1004 North Beaver street, died about 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Shenango Valley hospital. She had been ill some time, suffering from cancer, and an operation was performed about two weeks ago, but failed to prolong her life. Mrs. McGraw was born in 1857, and was 55 years of age. She was a member of the First M. E. church. She was twice married, her first husband, James H. Hammond, dying in 1892. One daughter, Miss Bessie Hammond, survives in addition to the husband, J. C. McGraw and two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Davis of Warren, Pa. and Mrs. Anna McFate of Youngstown, also two brothers, J. C. McCreary of Youngstown, and James McCreary, living near Lowellville. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at King's Chapel, and interment will be made in King's Chapel cemetery. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA Dated: 07-06-1912, p. 2 Mrs. McGraw Buried The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McGraw, wife of J. C. McGraw, was held at King's Chapel, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Rev. J. H. Clemens, D. D. pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, officiated. The interment was made in King's Chapel cemetery, and the pallbearers were George, Frank and Tracy McCready (McCREARY), Fred McGraw, Floyd Randolph and Ralph White, all nephews of the deceased. _____________ 1. Tracy Book McCreary From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 04-09-1914, p. 2 Tracy Book McCreary, son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. McCreary, of Mahoning township, this county, died at the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, after a week's illness. Death resulted from a form of poisoning brought on by an abscesss on the neck. He was 19 years of age. The deceased was popular with many friends and his death was proved a shock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Gail McCreary. The funeral services will be held at the residence in Mahoning township Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery, New Bedford. 2. Tracy Book McCreary From: The New Castle Herald, New Castle, PA, 04-09-1914, p.8 Tracy Book McCreary, 19 years of age, died at the family home in Mahoning township Wednesday evening at 5:45 o'clock. He had been ill for about a week and his death resulted from a form of poisoning. He was well known in his community and had many friends in this city. He is survived by his parents and one brother, Gail. The funeral services will be held from the residence in Mahoning township, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery of New Bedford. 3. Mr. McCreary Buried From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 04-11-1914, p. 2 The funeral of Tracy Book McCreary was held at the family residence in Mahoning township Friday afternoon, and was attended by many friends. Rev. Tracy of the Baptist church at Hubbard, officiated, assisted by Rev. Woodbury of the Hillsville Baptist church. The interment was made in Evergreen cemetery, New Bedford, and the pallbearers were friends of the deceased. _____________ Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary New Castle News (PA), Dated July 1, 1915 MRS. JANE McCREARY Mrs. Jane McCreary of 267 West Falls street, widow of Miller McCreary, died at the New Castle hospital at 4:50 o'clock Thursday morning of the effects of a stroke suffered a week ago. The deceased was 59 years of age last October. She had been a resident of this city for some time, and many friends will be sorry to learn of her death. She is survived by three sons and three daughters, as follows: Mrs. H. E. Damon of Rochester, Pa.,: Joseph McCreary of Harrisville; Charles and Carl McCreary of Youngstown; Mrs. T. C. Russell of Pittsburg; and Mrs. Harry Waters of West Falls street. She leaves also one brother, J. F. Kelly of Altoona, Pa. The funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, 267 West Falls street, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Hillsville Baptist church. Interment will be made in Lowellville Cemetery. _____________ Joseph C. (Calvin) McCreary Son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 02-29-1916, p. 15 Joseph C. (Calvin) McCreary Joseph C. McCreary, well known millman and highly esteemed resident of the Northside, died at his home, 1404 Millicent avenue, Monday morning at 1:25 o'clock, says the Youngtown Vindicator. Mr. McCreary was a foreman in the Republic Iron & Steel company, Haselton furnace, and was born in Hillsville, Pa., Novemeber 18, 1849, the son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary. He spent most of his life in Edenburg, Pa., coming to Youngstown 14 years ago. In 1870 he was married to Miss Lois A. Ripple, who survives with two sons, George W. and Frank, both at home. Deceased was a member of the Western Star, Lodge No. 21, F. and A. M.: Youngstown Chapter R. A. M., and the P. H. C. During his residence in this city he belonged to the Second U. P. Church. Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Belmont Park cemetery. Mr. McCreary was one of the most skilled brick layers in this section, and is said to have been an authority on the quality of brick. He had been engaged in work at nearly all of the furnaces of this city, and was widely known. In addition to his wife and two sons, he is survived by a brother, James, who resides near New Bedford, and by two sisters, Mrs. Ann McFate of Youngstown, and Mrs. Al Davis of Warren, PA. He was a member of the Second U. P. church of Youngstown. _____________ Lyman B. Book Obituary From: The New Castle Herald, New Castle, PA, 04-01-1916, p. 12 LYMAN B. BOOK Lyman B. Book, a well known citizen of Edinburg, died Saturday morning at 7:40 o'clock, at his home in that city, from a complication of diseases. Mr. Book was born in Edenburg, July 27, 1840, and has resided there all his life. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. J. M. McCreary and Mrs. P. K. Bechtol, of Edinburg and one sister, Mrs. B. A. Townsend, also of Edenburg. Services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family residence, and interment will be made in the Evergreen cemetery, at New Bedford. _____________ Mrs. Lois A. Ripple McCreary, wife of Joseph Calvin McCreary, son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 09-11-1919, p. 2 DEATHS OF THE DAY Mrs. Lois Ripple McCreary Mrs. Lois Ripple McCreary, aged 61 years, wife of the late J. Calvin McCreary, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. W. Shingledecker, at Hillsville, Pa., at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon. Death was caused by pneumonia from which she had been ill a week. Mrs. McCreary is a resident of Bryson avenue, Youngstown, and was returning to her home on Labor day, after a visit with her niece, Mrs. Robert G. Magill, at her home on the Sharon line, when she became ill at the home of her sister while stopping off at Hillsville. Mrs. McCreary was born and raised in Edenburg and is well known throughout this city. She is survived by two sons, Frank McCreary of 519 1/2 Highland avenue, and George McCreary at home. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. C. W. Shingledecker of Hillsville, and Mrs. J. F. McCullough of Edenburg. Funeral services at 2 o'clock, Youngstown time, on Saturday. Interment will be made in Belmont cemetery. _____________ 1. Mrs. Hannah Flaugher Book Obituary From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 03-26-1925, p. 2 Mrs. Hannah Book Mrs. Hannah Book, aged 79 years, widow of Lyman Book, died at her home in Mahoning township Thursday morning at 4 o'clock, after an illness since Monday. Mrs. Book was born January 10, 1846 at Hillsville, a daughter of John and Lavina Flaugher and had spent all her life in Mahoning township. Two daughters: Mrs. L. S. Bechtel of Pittsburgh and Mrs. John McCreary of Mahoning township survive. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Welsh. Announcement funeral will be made later. 2. Mrs. Book Funeral From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 03-27-1925, p. 2 Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hannah Book will take place Saturday morning, March 28 at 11 o'clock from her residence in Mahoning township. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery at New Bedford. ____________ Mrs. (Clara) Ann McCreary McFate, wife of Alex McFate, daughter of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. 1. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 12-21-1929, p. 2 Mrs. Anna McFate Mrs. Anna McFate, aged 74, widow of Alex McFate, died Friday at 4 p.m. at the Almira Home following a short illness. She was born in North Beaver township in 1855, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary. She was a member of the Epworth M. E. church. She is survived by a brother, Mr. J. M. McCreary, of Edenburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Almira Home with Rev. S. L. Maxwell officiating. Interment will be made in Hillsville cemetery. 2. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 12-24-1929, p. 2 Mrs. Anna McFate Funeral Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Almira Home for Mrs. Anna McFate, with Rev. S. L. Maxwell officiating, Pallbearers were relatives of the deceased. Interment was made in Hillsville cemetery. 3. From: the Hillsville Cemetery Book, Hillsville, Mahoning Twp., Lawrence Co., PA., by Dwight Copper c. 1999, p. 22. William Dale McFate 12/05/1882 - 09/08/1883 (son of A. and C. A. McFate) Kittie Belle McFate 04/16/1885 - 10/04/1885 (daughter of A. and C. A. McFate) _____________ James Milton McCreary, son of Joseph McCreary and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 04-26-1930, p. 1 James M. McCreary James M. McCreary, aged 68, of Mahoning township, died at the family home at 5 p.m. Friday, following a short illness. He was the son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary and was born August 9, 1861. He was a member of the Hillsville Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rhoda Book McCreary and a son Gail, at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence with interment in the Evergreen cemetery, New Bedford. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 04-28-1930 James M. McCreary Funeral services for James M. McCreary, Mahoning township, were held from the family home Sunday at 2:30 with Rev. H. E. Montgomery of the Mahoning church officiating. Pallbearers were Lewis Aeppli, Fred Knoll, Francis Jacobson, Geo. Kuhn, T. W. Book and Newton Knoll. Interment was made in the Evergreen cemetery, New Bedford. _____________ Carl E. McCreary, son of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. #1. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-01-1940, p. 9 Found On Street In Serious Shape: Dies In Hospital Found by police in a serious condition on Moravia street, Sunday evening at 6:05 o'clock, Carl McCreary, aged about 51 years, a transient, died at 11:05 p.m. Alcoholic poisoning was the cause of death, Coroner T. Frank Nugent stated, evidence having been found that the man had been drinking rubbing alcohol. He is said to leave a brother in Youngstown, and efforts were being made today to get in communication with the brother. #2. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-02-1940, p. 2 McCreary Funeral Time The body of Carl E. McCreary has been removed to the Joseph B. Leyde mortuary, Highland at Winter, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. J. M. Cottrell, pastor of the North Side Community church, in charge. Interment will be made in Lawrence Co. cemetery. Mr. McCreary passed away Sunday night at 11:20 o'clock in the Jameson Memorial hospital. He was born in Lawrence county, son of Miller and Melissa Kelley McCreary. He leaves the following children: Grace of Akron, O., Lucille and Kenneth of Detroit, Eugene and Elsie of Pittsburgh: and the following brothers and sisters: Charles of Youngstown, Joseph of Struthers, Mrs. Elsie Downes of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Mae Ludwig and Mrs. Mary Liston, both of Youngstown. #3. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-05-1940 McCreary Funeral Services Funeral services for the late Carl E. McCreary, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Joseph B. Leyde mortuary, Highland at Winter, with Rev. J. Miles Cotrell, pastor of the North Side Community church officiating. Two beautiful selections were sung during the services by the Cottrell children. Relatives of the deceased were pallbearers. Interment was made in the Lowellville, O., cemetery. _____________ New Castle News (PA) June 22, 1942, Page 2 Mrs. Joseph W. McCreary Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph W. McCreary, aged 59, of 198 Perry street, Struthers, O., who died Saturday morning with coronary sclerosis, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Cunningham Funeral home in Lowellville, O., The family is meeting friends at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Born in Edenburg, Pa., in 1883, Mrs. McCreary spent most of her life in Hillsville, moving to Struthers 2 1/2 years ago. She was formerly Minnie Cearfoss, daughter of Adam and Emma Nelson Cearfoss. Mrs. McCreary was a member of Edenburg Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, whom she married 39 years ago, she leaves eight children, Herbert and Cecil of Detroit, Joseph of Washington, D.C., James of Youngstown, Mrs. Robert Chappell and Mrs. Kenneth Enoch of New Castle, Mrs. Howard Williams of Girard and Minnie at home, two brothers, Nelson Cearfoss of New Castle, James Cearfoss of Ellwood City, two sisters, Mrs. Rawl Heasley of Hillsville, Mrs. Nora Coffman of Edenburg and 11 grandchildren. _____________ Herbert Leslie McCreary New Castle News (PA), dated August 24, 1942, Page 13 BROTHER DIES AFTER DETROIT TRUCK CRASH Word has been received by Mrs. Robert Chappell of 836 Franklin Avenue, of the death of her brother, Herbert McCreary, of Detroit, Mich,. age 38. He is survived by his father, Joseph McCreary, of Struthers, O., and sisters, Mrs. Chappell, Mrs. Dorothy Enoch, 1820 East Washington street, Mrs. Ruth Williams, of Girard, O., and Minnie, at home, and brothers, Cecil, of Detroit, James, of Washington, D. C. Deceased met his death when he was fatally burned in an accident, when the truck he was driving caught fire. Funeral services will be conducted from his home in Detroit Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Chappell and Mrs. Enoch left this afternoon to attend the funeral. Mrs. Chappell is ill and unable to go. _____________ Rhoda Lavina Book McCreary, wife of James Milton McCreary, son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Twp., Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 02-27-1943, p. 2 Mrs. Rhoda McCreary Mrs. Rhoda McCreary, aged 74, of R. D. 2, Lowellville, Mahoning township, died Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the South Side hospital, Youngstown. She had been ill for several weeks with pneumonia. Mrs. McCreary, who made her home with her son, Gail, of R. D. 2, Lowellville was born in Lawrence county on March 1, 1868, a daughter of Hannah and Lyman Boak (Book). Her husband, James McCreary, died 13 years ago. Survivors are her son, Gail: one sister, Mrs. Ella Bechtel, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. _____________ From: The Youngstown (OH) Vindicator Dated: 04-08-1952 Page 26, Col: 4 Mrs. Herman Ludwig (Elizabeth May McCreary Ludwig) Mrs. Elizabeth May Ludwig aged 77, of 1117 1/2 Hillman St. died of a heart ailment at 5 p.m. Monday in Southside Hospital. Born July 25, 1874 in Hillsville, Pa., Mrs. Ludwig was a daughter of Miller and Jane McCreary. She came to Youngstown from New Castle, Pa., 15 years ago and was a member of the Full Gospel Church. Her husband, Herman, died 20 years ago. Mrs. Ludwig leaves two brothers, Joseph of Struthers and Charles of Youngstown, and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Downs of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. Frank Liston of Youngstown. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Highway Tabernacle Church. Friends may call tomorrow evening at the Hofmeister Memorial Funeral Home. *Note: Elizabeth May McCreary Ludwig lies buried in Lot # 175 in the Lowellville Cemetery in Lowellville, Poland Township, Mahoning Co., OH in an unmarked grave acording to her burial permit # 671. There is also a Valentine Ludwig buried there that died approx. 01-13-1926, but no Herman Ludwig. She is buried on a family plot with her brothers, Joseph William McCreary, Sr., Carl E. McCreary (also unmarked grave) and Joseph's wife, Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary and their infant son, Charles Calvin McCreary _____________ Franklin O. Liston, husband of Mary Jane McCreary Liston, daughter of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. Franklin O. Liston, Died March 9, 1953 Article attached to the Interment Record of The Mill Creek Memorial Park Association, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Youngstown, OH. Heart Ailment Fatal To Franklin Liston Franklin O. Liston, aged 70, of 131 Wirt St., died of a heart ailment at 10 p.m. Monday at his residence. Mr. Liston was born March 27, 1882, in Logansport, Ind., a son of William M. and Rachel Kinsey Liston. He lived in Youngstown most of his life and was a line foreman for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. He had been employed by the company 32 years, retiring in March, 1942. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Epworth Methodist Church and formerly a member of the John Knox Commandery, Knights of Malta. Besides his wife, the former Mary Jane McCreary, whom he married 30 years ago, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert Marshall of New Waterford and Mrs. Robert Eliser of Youngstown; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffmeister Memorial Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. _____________ New Castle News (PA), June 20, 1953, Page 2 Joseph William McCreary, Sr. Joseph McCreary, aged 75, of 198 Perry street, Struthers, Ohio, died Friday at 3 p.m., following an illness of one year's duration. Death occurred at North Side Unit hospital in Youngstown. Born, February 7, 1878 in Joy, Ill. he was a son of Joseph and Melissa Kelly McCreary. He was employed before his retiral, for 37 years, with the Carbon Limestone Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Cearfoss McCreary, June 20, 1942 and by a son, Herbert in 1942. Surviving are his children: Mrs. Melissa Chappell, this city; Mrs. Ruth Williams, of Girard, Ohio; Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Struthers; Mrs. Dorothy Enoch, this city; three sons, Cecil of Detroit; Joseph, Washington, D.C.; and James, of Port Arthur, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Liston of Youngstown; Mrs. Ralph Downs, Kalamazoo, Mich.; a brother, Charles McCreary, Youngstown; 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Cunningham funeral home in Lowellville, on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Harry Johnson, formerly of Simpson Methodist Church this city, officiating. Interment will be in Lowellville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. ____________ Ralph L. Downs, husband of Elsie Marie McCreary Downs, daughter of Miller L. and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, MI, 06-19-1955, p. 41 DOWNS, Mr. Ralph L., 1115 Washington Ave. Passed away Saturday evening at Bronson Hospital. Mr. Downs was born August 4, 1883, in West Newton, Pa., son of Thomas and Hannah Downs. Before his retirement, Mr. Downs was employed as a moulder at the E. W. Bliss Co., Hastings, Michigan, and was a member of the Hastings Local No. 336. He was also a member of the Lane Blvd. Evangelical United Brethen Church. Mr. Downs had been a resident of Kalamazoo the last 18 yers. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Marie: 2 daughters, Mrs. Lillian Bowman of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Esther Curtis of Rochester, Pa.: one son, Sgt. Kenneth McCreary of West Point, N. Y.: 4 grandchildren, Bud Bowman of Kalamazoo, Norma and Carol Curtis, both of Rochester, Pa., and Lois Russell of Pittsburgh, Pa. Time of service will be announced later. Friends may call at the Langeland Chapel. _____________ Frank C. McCreary, son of Joseph Calvin McCreary, son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 03-20-1956, p. 2 Frank C. McCreary Dies in Florida Frank C. McCreary of 34 Nesbitt St. Poland, Ohio died suddenly on Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock of a heart attack in St. Petersburg, Fla. at the age of 69. He was born February 5, 1887 in Edinburg, Pa, son of J. C. and Anna Lois Ripple McCreary of Edinburg, Pa., both preceded him in death. Mr. McCreary was a resident of Youngstown, Ohio for 54 years where he was a Train Dispatcher for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. until his retirement in 1951. He was a member of the Western Star Lodge F & A. M. 21, of Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Davis, one son, Joseph Clifford McCreary of Poland, Ohio and one brother George W. McCreary of Youngstown, O. and cousins here in New Castle. The body is at the Shriver Allison Funeral Home, North Side in Youngstown where friends may call on Thursday evening. _____________ Mary Jane McCreary Liston, Died June 6, 1959 Article attached to the Interment Record of The Mill Creek Memorial Park Association, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Youngstown, OH. Mrs. Franklin Liston Dies; Funeral Monday Mrs. Mary Jane Liston, 79, of 131 Wirt St., died of a heart ailment at 3:15 a.m. today in South Side Hospital. Mrs. Liston was born July 22, 1879 in Muscatine, Iowa a daughter of Miller and Jane Kelly McCreary. She came to Youngstown in 1920 from New Castle, PA., and was a charter member of the WCTU, and a member of Dames of Malta and Goodwill Bible Class of Epworth Methodist Church. Her Husband, Franklin O., died in 1953. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert Eliser of Youngstown and Mrs. Robert Marshall of Columbiana; a brother Charles McCreary of Youngstown; a sister, Mrs. Ralph Downs of Kalamazoo, Mich. and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Davis Velker Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. _____________ George W. McCreary The son of Joseph Calvin McCreary and Lois A. Ripple McCreary. Joseph Calvin McCreary was the son of Joseph and Nancy White McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, 06-08-1959 George W. McCreary, 74, of 516 Yale Ave. died at 6 a.m. today at his residence. The body is at Shriver-Allison North Side Funeral Home. _____________ Howard L. Williams Son-in-law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-25-1961, p. 2 Dr. Howard Williams Dies In Girard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chappell, 505 Edgewood Ave., and Mrs. Dorothy Enoch, Highland Ave., have been called to Girard, O., due to the death of Dr. Howard Williams, 67, 53 E. Liberty St., Girard. Dr. Williams was a brother (-in-law) of Mrs. Chappell and Mrs. Enoch. He served seven terms as Trumbull County representative in the Ohio State Legislature and served as member of the school board. He was a dentist. He held numerous civic and political posts. He was a graduate of Girard High School, Bethany College and Western Reserve Medical School. He served in World War I. He is also survived by his wife, the former Ruth Luena (McCreary) Williams; one daughter, Mrs. Luella Gates, Youngstown, O., his mother, Margaret E. Williams; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brock and Mrs. Hannah Noderer, both of Girard; two brothers, Richard L. and Lewis J., both of Girard; five grandchildren. Services will be held from the First Christian Church of Girard at 2 p.m. Thursday with interment in Liberty Union Cemetery, Girard. Friends will be received at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening. _____________ Charles McCreary, Died October 15, 1961 Article attached to the Interment Record of The Mill Creek Memorial Park Association of Forest Lawn Cemetery, Youngstown, OH Charles McCreary, 79, of 730 Erie St., died of diabetes at 12:15 a.m. Sunday in Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness. Mr. McCreary was born July 13, 1882 in Hillsville, PA., a son of Miller and Melissa Jane Kelly McCreary and came to Youngstown in 1935 from Poland. He was employed as a plant guard at Astatic Corp before his retirement in 1948. He was a member of the First Free Methodist Church. Besides his wife, the former Clara Rohrbaugh, whom he married in 1906, Mr. McCreary leaves four sons, Everett of Struthers, Earl of Cincinnati, Warren of Youngstown and Kenneth of Willow Springs, ILL; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Aunkst, Mrs. Gladys Kingsley of Detroit and Mrs. Hazel Mohr of East Palestine; a sister Mrs. Elsie Downs of Kalamazoo, Mich; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the D. A. Davidson Funeral Home, Struthers where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. _____________ Elsie Marie McCreary Downs, daughter of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, MI, 06-21-1968, p. 27 DOWNS, Mrs. Elie M. 1815 Cameron St. Passed away Thursday evening while visiting her daughter of Rochester, Pa. Mrs. Downs was born July 15, 1893, in Hilltown (old name for Hillsville), Pa. and had been a resident of Kalamazoo for 31 years. She was the widow of Ralph Downs. Mrs. Downs was a member of the Lane Blvd. United Methodist Church (formerly EUB Church) and the Bronson Flower Guild. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Esther) Curtis of Rochester, Pa., and Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) Bowman of Kalamazoo, a foster son, Kenneth McCreary of Middlebury, Vt: 4 grandchildren, Clarence Bowman, Jr., Norma Zayak, Carol McCusker and Lois Steffens: 6 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday at 3 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel. _____________ Russell Gail McCreary, Sr. The son of Gail Borden McCreary and Helen Grace Kuhn McCreary, the grandson of James Milton McCreary and Rhoda Lavina Book McCreary, all of Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 11-04-1975, p. 3 LOWELLVILLE, Ohio - Russell Gail (Scratch) McCreary, Sr. of Lowellville, RD2, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co, was dead on arrival at Sharon General Hospital at 12:14 p.m. on Monday after he was stricken with an apparent heart attack while delivering concrete to the Sharon Steel Company's Farrell plant for the New Bedford Concrete and Supply Co. He was born in Lawrence County, Pa., on April 11, 1933 to Gail B. and Helen Grace Kuhn McCreary. He had been employed for the past five years as a truck driver by the New Bedford Concrete and Supply Co. Mr. McCreary was a member of Kings Chapel United Methodist Church of New Castle, and was a member and Steward of Teamster's Local 261 of New Castle. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gail B. McCreary of Lowellville RD2; his wife, the former Evelyn Heath, whom he married on June 18, 1959; a son Russell Gail, Jr. and a daughter Marcia Eilene, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Virginia) Horchler of Johnstown, Pa., and Mrs. Hugh W. (Sarah) Brown of Austintown, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Lowellville Chapel of the Cunningham Funeral Home, in Lowellville, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, in the chapel, conducted by the Rev. Daivd Snyder of the Edinburg Christian Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in New Bedford. _____________ Ruth Luena McCreary Williams Daughter of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 03-20-1978, p.3 MRS. RUTH L. WILLIAMS Girard, Ohio Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. March 17, 1978, in the Blackstone Funeral Home, Liberty Street, for Mrs. Ruth L. McCreary Williams, 69, of Scottsdale, Ariz, formerly of Girard, who died at 7:45 p.m. March 13, 1978, in Scottsdale of an apparent heart attack. Friends were received at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. March 16. She was born in Hillsville, Pa, on Feb. 20, 1909 to the late Joseph and Minnie Searfoss McCreary. She lived in Girard until seven years ago when she moved to Arizona. Mrs. Williams was a member of the First Christian Church of Girard and the Rebecca Chapter of the church. Her husband, Dr. Howard L. Williams, a former dentist in Girard, died in 1961. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Luella Gates of Scottsdale; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Melissa) Chappell and Miss Dottie McCreary, both of New Castle and Mrs. Clyde (Minnie) Johnson of Youngstown; two brothers, Joseph McCreary of Washington, D.C. and James McCreary of Port Arthur, Texas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. _____________ Grace Louise Riley-Johanson McCreary Grace Louise McCreary, born September 15, 1918, d/o George David Riley and Elizabeth Savilla Whan Riley, reared by Elizabeth Whan Riley Johanson and Ernest Johanson. Daughter-in-law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA. Wife of James Mitchell McCreary, Sr., married May 10, 1933. Grace Louise McCreary (Died January 21, 1979) Grace Louise McCreary, 60, of 1429 Proctor, Port Arthur, TX, died Sunday at John Sealy Hospital after a lingering illness. A native of Youngstown, OH she had lived in Port Arthur most of her life. Mrs. McCreary was owner and operator of Cottage Draperies. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are pending at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, James M. McCreary, Sr., Port Arthur, one son, James M. McCreary, Jr., Houston, three daughters, Joan Sue Watts, Port Arthur, Grace Louise Guillory, Bridge City, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) Castleberry, Alvin: 18 grandchildren, three great grandchildren: her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Johanson, Nederland, one sister, Dorothy Williams, Nederland, and one brother, Charles Stewart, Virginia Beach, Va. Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home, 4841 39th St., 962-4408. ____________ Gail Borden McCreary The son of James Milton McCreary and Rhoda Lavina Book McCreary of Mahoning Township., Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, 01-08-1980 Private Rites Held For Gail McCreary LOWELLVILLE - Private services were held this morning at the Cunningham Funeral Home here for Gail B. McCreary, 79, of R.D.2, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., Pa., who died at 7:50 p.m. Monday in South Side Hospital where he had been a patient for two days. Mr. McCreary was born June 14, 1900, a son of James and Rhoda Book McCreary and lived his entire life in the house in which he was born. The McCreary property was part of the Book family original land grant dating back to the Revolutionary period. He retired in 1963 from the electrical shop of Campbell Works of the old Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., where he had worked for 44 years. He was a protestant. Besides his wife the former Helen Grace Kuhn, whom he married Nov. 17, 1923, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Horchler of Johnstown, Pa., and Mrs. Sally Brown of Austintown: four grandchildren and a great-grandson. A son, Russell, died in November 1975. There were no calling hours. _____________ Russell Gail McCreary, Jr. The son of Russell Gail McCreary, Sr. and Evelyn Heath McCreary, grandson of Gail Borden McCreary and Helen Grace Kuhn McCreary, great grandson of James Milton McCreary and Rhoda Lavina Book McCreary all of Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 04-01-1980, p. 3. PULASKI - Russell Gail McCreary, Jr., 20, of RD1, died at 9:30 a.m. March 31, 1980 at Reactive Metals and Alloys Corp. His death was the result of a fire and explosion at the plant. He was born March 28, 1960 to Russell Gail McCreary, Sr. who preceded him in death in 1975 and Evelyn Heath McCreary who survives at Lowellville RD2. Mr. McCreary was employed as an induction furnace helper at Reactive Metals and Alloys Corp since January 1979. He attended Mohawk Area High School and was graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech High School in 1978. A resident of Pulaski for a year and a half, he was raised in Mahoning Township on Ambrosia Road. He attended Edinburg Christian Church. In addition to his mother he is survived by one sister, Marci of Lowellville RD2: and grandparents, Mrs. Helen McCreary of Lowellville RD2 and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heath of Edinburg. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cunningham Funeral Home, 244 McGill St. Lowellville, Ohio. A service at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home will be conducted by David Snyder, pastor of Edinburg Christian Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Bedford. _____________ Clara Mae Rohrbaugh McCreary (Died 04-04-1981) Wife of Charles McCreary, the son of Miller L. and Melissa "Jane" Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, 04-06-1981 Mrs. McCreary, 93, Funeral Set Tuesday POLAND - Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home for Mrs. Clara Mae McCreary, 93, of the Little Forest Medical Center, formerly of Poland, who died of infirmities at 9:25 p.m. Saturday at the center. Mrs. McCreary was born Dec. 27, 1887, in Poland Township, a daughter of Jessiah and Margaret Songer Rohrbaugh. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church of Youngstown and Wisteria Rebekah Lodge 817 of Struthers. Her husband, Charles, whom she married Dec. 20, 1906, died Oct. 15, 1961. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Marie Aunkst of Poland, Mrs. Hazel Thompson of Struthers and Mrs. Gladys Kingsley of Columbus; three sons, Everett of Struthers, Kenneth of Salem and Warren of Columbiana; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A son, Earl, died in 1963. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. The lodge will hold memorial services at 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. _____________ James Mitchell McCreary, Sr. Son of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA From: The Port Arthur News, Port Arthur TX 06-19-1982, p. 46 JAMES McCREARY, SR. KOUNTZE - James McCreary, Sr., 70, died Friday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Beaumont after an illness. He was a native of Harrisburg , Penn., and he lived in Port Arthur for 40 years before moving to Kountze two years ago. He was the former owner of the Cottage Drapery Shop in Port Arthur. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Pat A. Riley Funeral Home in Nederland with graveside services at 2:30 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park in Humble, TX. Survivors include one son, James McCreary, Jr. of Kountze, three daughters, JoAnn Watts of Port Arthur, Grace Guillory of Pasadena and Betty Castleberry of Alvin, Tx.; one brother, Joe McCreary of Maryland: two sisters, Dot Weel and Melissa Chapel, both of Pennsylvania, 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. _____________ Mrs. Helen Grace Kuhn McCreary The wife of Gail Borden McCreary, the son of James Milton McCreary and Rhoda Lavina Book McCreary of Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-03-1985, p. 3. LOWELLVILLE, Ohio - Mrs. Helen Kuhn McCreary, 83, of Seven Lakes, N.C., died at 10 p.m. June 30, 1985, at her daughter's residence in Seven Lakes. A former resident of Ambrosia Road, Edinburg RD1, she was born on Feb. 2, 1902, in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, to Frank and Grace Cover Kuhn. She married Gail Borden McCreary on Nov. 17, 1921, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Horchler of Seven Lakes and Mrs. Sally Brown of Youngstown: three granddaughters and two great-grandsons. She was also preceded in death by a son, Russell G. Sr., in November 1975: two brothers, Joseph and George: a sister, Mrs. Josephine Campbell and a grandson. There were no calling hours. A private service was held at 11 a.m. today in the Cunningham Funeral Home, 244 McGill St., Lowellville. The Rev. Edward Thompson of Mahoning Presbyterian Church, officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, New Bedford. _____________ Albert C. Wheale Son-in-law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary. From: The New Castle News, News Castle, PA 03-09-1987, p. 3 Mr. Albert Wheale Albert C. "Buzz" Wheale, 66, of 224 Hawthorne St., a pipefitter for 41 years with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad retiring in 1981, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown at 4 p.m. on March 8, 1987 following a brief illness. He was born in New Castle on Jan. 11, 1921, to Albert M. and Susan Eskew Wheale. He married the former Rose Venanso who died in December 1980. He subsequently married the former Dottie McCreary. She survives. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on a submarine in the Pacific. Also surviving are a son Albert M. of New Castle; his mother, Susan Wheale of New Castle; a sister, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Bees of Tidioute, Pa.; a brother, Robert of Englewood, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Also preceding in death were is father and a sister, June Bowen. Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at R. Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc. 2429 Wilmington Road. A service will be conducted at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. F. Dickson Marshall of the City Rescue Mission. Burial will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the City Rescue Mission. _____________ Robert F. Chappell Son-In-Law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA 05-05-1990, p. 3 Ex-businessman Robert Chappell dies at age of 83 Robert F. Chappell, 83, of 505 Edgewood Ave. died at 7:45 p.m. on May 5, 1990, in Jameson Memorial Hospital following a one-month illness. A native of New Castle, he was born May 31, 1906, to Frank and Hannah Fleet Chappell. He married the former Melissa M. McCreary on Nov. 27, 1930, and she survives. Mr. Chappell had been employed in the tool and die department of the Johnson Bronze Co. He also owned and operated the former Chappell's Sunday School and Church Supplies. He belonged to the Christian Business Men's Association and was a charter menber of Christian Book Sellers Association. An active member of First Alliance Church and its Cecelia Lewis Bible Class, he was a former trustee and church clerk. As a member of the Gideons, Mr. Chappell was instrumental in the organization of the New Castle Gideon Camp. Additionally, he belonged to the American Association of Retired Persons, served as vice preisdent of Peniel Holiness Association and was director of Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference. Other survivors include a daughter Mrs. Roger (Jean) Hicks of Mobile, Ala,; a sister, Mrs. Frances Thomas of New Castle; and two grandchildren. A sister, Anna Hoyland, preceded him in death. Calling hours are Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Alliance Church, Mission Meade Drive, by the Rev. Jerry McCauley, pastor. Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, the City Rescue Mission or First Alliance Church. _____________ Joseph William McCreary, Jr. Son of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA From: The Washington Post, 09-21-1992, p. B-4 McCREARY, JOSEPH W. (MAC) On Saturday, September 19, 1992, beloved husband of Ethel J. McCreary; father of Nina L. Pyburn. Also survived by two sisters and three grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at BORG-WARDT FUNERAL HOME, 4400 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, MD, Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, at 12 noon. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 7700 Old Branch Ave., Ste B-204, Clinton, MD 20735. _____________ Clyde N. Johnson Son-in-law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH CLYDE N. JOHNSON, 80 (Died Jan. 11, 1994) Was a self-employed heating contractor. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Anstrom-Gustafson-Velker Funeral Home for Clyde N. Johnson, 80, of 45 W. Avondale Ave., who died of complications of a stroke Tuesday evening in Southside Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born May 8, 1913, in Youngstown, a son of Axel and Hulda Skoog Johnson. He had worked more than 50 years as a self-employed heating contractor. He was a Protestant and a 1931 South High School graduate. He was an Army veteran of World War II, participated in the Battle of the Bulge, and received the Bronze Star. He leaves his wife, the former Minnie McCreary, whom he married Aug. 24th, 1942; a sister, Mrs. Jane Lutz of Poland; a brother, Alfred in Florida. A sister Miss Helen, died in 1964. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. _____________ Minnie McCreary Johnson Daughter of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH MINNIE M. JOHNSON, 78 (Died 02-15-1995) Was a homemaker, services to be today. Services were to be this morning in Lake Park Cemetery Chapel for Mrs. Minnie M. Johnson, 78, of 45 W. Avondale Ave., who died of a heart ailment Wednesday at her home. Mrs. Johnson was born July 16, 1916, in Struthers, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCreary. She was a homemaker and a Protestant. Her husband, Clyde N., whom she married Aug. 24, 1942, died Jan. 11, 1994. She leaves a sister in North Carolina. Arrangements were by Anstrom-Gustafson-Velker Funeral Home. _____________ Mary Jane Liston Marshall The daughter of Franklin O. Liston and Mary Jane McCreary Liston. Mary Jane McCreary Liston was the daughter of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa Jane Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Morning Journal, Columbiana Co., OH, 12-09-1995, p. 5. LEETONIA, Ohio Mary Jane Marshall, 71, of 10 West Main St., died at 7:19 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Community Hospital following a long illness. She was born Nov. 10, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank Otto and Mary Jane McCreary Liston, and had lived in Leetonia for 32 years, coming from Columbiana. A homemaker, Mrs. Marshall had worked at various restaurants, working at Heck's Restaurant in Columbiana where she retired in 1953. She was a member of St. Jacob's Church of Christ where she had taught Sunday School. She was a former member of the COlumbiana Lions Club Auxiliary and was a 4-H leader. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Marshall, Sr., whom she married April 15, 1943: two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Melissa) Brown of Columbiana and Mrs. Rickey (Becky) Wilson of Sands, Mich.; a son, Robert G. Marshall, Jr. of Leetonia, a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Eliser of Canfield; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A brother, William Loftus, is deceased. The Rev. Jerry Pearson of the church will conduct the services at 11 a.m. today at the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Visiting Nurses. _____________ Robert Glenn Marshall, Sr. The son-in-law of Franklin O. Liston and Mary Jane McCreary Liston. Mary Jane McCreary Liston was the daughter of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa Jane Kelly McCreary of Hilsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Morning Journal, Columbiana Co., OH, 07-02-1997, p. 5. LEETONIA, Ohio Robert G. Marshall, Sr., 76, of 10 W. Main St. died at noon Tuesday at his home following a short illness. He was born March 13, 1921, in Leetonia, son of the late Harry O. and Mary Ann Hall Marshall, and was a lifelong area resident. Mr Marshall was employed as a machinist at the NRM Corp in Columbiana for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Jacob's United Church of Christ and the Columbiana Lions Club, where he received several awards including the Melvin Jones Award. He was a life member of the York Drexler Post 5532 VFW of Washingtonville, and was a member of the Joe Williams Post 131 American Legion and Oakdale Cemetery Board. He was also a former member of the Columbiana Police Auxiliary. His wife, the former Mary Jane Liston, whom he married April 15, 1943, died Dec. 6, 1995. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Melissa) Brown of Columbiana, Mrs. Rickey (Becky) Wilson of Sands, Mich., and Mrs. Sue Marshall of Leetonia, a son Robert G. Marshall, Jr. of Leetonia; a sister, Mrs. James (Clara Bell) Baker of Columbiana; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Lois Garlough; and a brother, Raymond Marshall. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Woods Rettig Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Broache of the church officiating. Burial will be made in Oakdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbiana Lions Club. _____________ Dorothy Jane McCreary Enoch Wheale Daughter of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA. From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA 07-29-1997, p. 5 DOROTHY WHEALE A private funeral service ws conducted today for Dorothy McCreary Wheale, 80, of 827 Harrison St., who died the morning of July 28, 1997, in the hospital of Sharon regional Health System. Born April 9, 1917, she was a daughter of Joseph and Minnie Cearfoss McCreary. Her husband, Albert Wheale, died in 1987. They had been married for four years. She was a Protestant. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Enoch of San Jose, Calif.; a sister, Melissa Chappell of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, James, Joseph, Herbert, Cecil and Charles McCreary; and two sisters, Ruth Williams and Minnie Johnson. Arrangements were by the Noga Funeral Home, Inc., 1142 S. Mill St. No visitation was observed. Officiating at the noon service at Noga's was the Rev. Dickson Marshall of the City Rescue Mission. Burial is in the Castle View Memorial Gardens. _____________ Warren McCreary The son of Charles and Clara Mae Rohrbaugh McCreary, born 10-14-1920. Charles McCreary, the son of Miller L. McCreary and Melissa Jane Kelly McCreary of Hillsville, Mahoning Township, Lawrence Co., PA. From: The Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, OH, Death Notices McCreary - Warren, 79, of 4208 Burkey Road, died Tuesday (05-16-2000). Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lane Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. Friends may call for one hour before the services at the funeral home. _____________ Margaret (Melissa) McCreary Chappell Daughter of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary From: The New Castle News, New Castle, PA, 07-07-2001, p. 5 MARGARET CHAPPELL Former New Castle businesswoman Margaret Melissa Chappell, 93, died the morning of July 6, 2001, in Heritage Oaks Home, Lubbock, Texas. Born Oct. 1, 1907 in Hillsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph William and Minnie E. Cearfoss McCreary. She married Robert F. Chappell on Nov. 27, 1930. He died on May 5, 1990. Mrs. Chappell, formerly of Edgewood Avenue, had owned and operated Chappell's Sunday School and Church Store and Melissa's Craft Store, both in New Castle. A charter member of Gideons Auxillary, she was vice president and state president. She belonged to the City Rescue Mission Auxillary, Women's Christian Temperance Union's Francis Willard chapter and the American Association of Retired Persons. Mrs. Chappell was a member of First Alliance Church and its Cecelia Lewis Bible Class. Survivors include a daughter, E. Jean Hicks of Mobile, Ala: two grandchildren: and two great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Herbert McCreary, Joseph McCreary, Cecil McCreary and James McCreary: and three sisters, Ruth Williams, Minnie Johnson and Dorothy Wheale. Visitation is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the R. Cuningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road. A service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Roger Wayne Hicks, Mrs. Chappell's son-in-law, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, Box 993, New Castle 16103-0993 or the City Rescue Misiion, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA 16101. _____________ Ethel June Smithwick McCreary Daughter-in-law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary of Hillsville, PA. From: The Enterprise, St. Mary's County, MD Ethel June McCreary, 88, of Waldorf (MD) Ethel June McCreary, 88, of Waldorf died March 13, 2003, at the Waldorf Health Care Center, Waldorf. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, where she taught Sunday school and was involved in church activities. She enjoyed sewing and later in life, crossword puzzles and soap operas. Born July 30, 1914 in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late Hettie Roberta Trammel and the late Jack Beldon Smithwick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William McCreary. She is survived by her daughter, Nina L. and her husband, Oliver L. Pyburn; sister, Hazel Clark; grandchildren, David L., James D., and Joseph W. Pyburn; great grandchild, Rachel Shelby Pyburn; two nieces; two nephews; and other relatives. Services were held March 17 at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, Charlotte Hall. The Rev. Kevin Davis of Hughesville Baptist Church officiated. Burial took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland. Pallbearers were David, Jim and Joe Pyburn. Mike and Mark Sears and Thomas Beyer. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 399, La Plata, MD, 20646. Arrangements were handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home. _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________