OBIT: Esther V. (DWIRE) SECHLER PATTEN, 1989, formerly of Markleton, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PATTEN
  
  Esther V. Patten, 88, North Bloomfield, Ohio, formerly of Markleton,
  died Aug. 12, 1989, in Village Square Nursing Home, Orivell, Ohio.
  Born Aug. 3, 1901, in Markleton, daughter of the late Silas and Dora
  (Nicholson) Dwire.  Preceded in death by four brothers and sisters,
  also first husband, Clifford Sechler in 1931, and second husband, Leo
  Patten in 1976.  Survived by children: Clarence Sechler, Warren, Ohio;
  Silas Sechler, Hermitage, Pa.; Mrs. Paul (Jean) Bazilius, North
  Bloomfield, Ohio; and 12 grandchildren. Sister of Ida Marker and
  Frank Dwire, both of Markleton, Mrs. Jay (Estella) Houpt, Rockwood,
  and Jack Dwire of Vandergrift.  Former school teacher.  Member of
  Otterbein United Methodist Church, Warren, Ohio.  Friends may call
  from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where
  service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Joseph Beer
  officiating.  Interment, Kingwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, August 14, 1989
  
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