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     Mary Belle Pfoutz was born on 27 March 1869 at Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 28 December 1934 at Pennsylvania at age 65.¹

     Dorothy O. Weis was born on 23 November 1924 at Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Bruce Lincoln Weis Sr. and Averda Mae Shaffer.¹ Dorothy O. Weis died on 24 May 2012 at age 87.¹

     Esther Mary Weis was born on 9 October 1927 at Somerset County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Bruce Lincoln Weis Sr. and Averda Mae Shaffer.¹ Esther Mary Weis died on 2 November 2006 at age 79.¹

     Norman Milton Weis was born on 20 August 1931 at Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Bruce Lincoln Weis Sr. and Averda Mae Shaffer.¹ Norman Milton Weis died on 12 July 2016 at Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, at age 84.¹

     Mary Ann Overholt was born on 1 July 1846 at Pennsylvania.^1,3

     Cassius Clay Markle was born on 31 October 1840 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He died on 20 March 1905 at Pennsylvania at age 64.⁴

     Ray Ellen Double was born on 3 August 1935 at Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Troy Dodds Double and Vera Faye Henry.¹ Ray Ellen Double died on 19 December 1986 at Renfrew, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 51.¹

     Ruth Mae Berkey was born on 29 July 1900 at Scalp Level, Paint Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of James Milton Berkey and Ella Hill.¹ Ruth Mae Berkey married Lloyd Herbert Shaffer, son of Milton Shaffer and Odilla Penrod, on 16 March 1920 at Pennsylvania.¹ Ruth Mae Berkey died on 1 December 1987 at Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 87.¹

     Lawrence Wesley VanZandt was born on 1 February 1911 at Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.³ He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,4 Lawrence Wesley VanZandt married Marjorie Ellen Rittenhouse, daughter of Claude Dermont Rittenhouse and Ida Florence Moak, on 30 June 1939 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.² Lawrence Wesley VanZandt lived at Oregon City, Oregon in 1944 where he was employed in a shipyard.² He died on 19 July 1990 at Clackamas County, Oregon, at age 79.³

     Viola May VanZandt was born on 9 May 1913 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,4 Viola May VanZandt married J. C. Huntoon, son of James Henry Huntoon and Jennie Marian Langthorne, on 11 March 1934 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.³ Viola May VanZandt and J. C. Huntoon were divorced on 18 July 1947 at Jackson County, Michigan.⁵ Viola May VanZandt married Russell Goff Hill, son of Ecford Asa Hill and Emma Azuba Goff, on 6 September 1947 at Mason, Ingham County, Michigan.⁶ Viola May VanZandt died on 8 April 1973 at Osteopathic Hospital, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 59.⁷ She was buried at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^7,8 Her obituary read, "Hill, Mrs. Viola M. - Widow of Russell G., 305 22nd St., passed away at the Osteopathic Hospital, Sunday afternoon, age 59. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Bert (Carolyn) Jackson of Perrysburg, Ohio, Mrs. Gary (Bonnie) Hull of DeWitt; six grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Pearl Funk of Union City, Mrs. Hazel Cassins and Mrs. Grace Tucker both of Marshall; four brothers Ernest VanZandt of Jackson, Lawrence VanZandt, Leon VanZandt and Ernie VanZandt all of Oregon. Mrs. Hill was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the DAV Auxiliary. Friends may call at the Wetherby Co. where services will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Marvin E. Stuart officiating. Interment Roseland Memorial Gardens."⁷

     Earl Raymond VanZandt was born on 19 March 1918 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,4 Earl Raymond VanZandt died on 21 May 1963 at Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 45.⁵

     Richard Morris VanZandt was born on 30 December 1919 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,4 Richard Morris VanZandt married Dorothy Arlene Streeter, daughter of Robert Streeter and Ida Hecklesmiller, on 17 August 1941 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁵ Richard Morris VanZandt died on 15 February 1952 at Jackson County, Michigan, at age 32.⁶

     Eleanor Louise VanZandt was born on 16 October 1921 at Union City, Michigan.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.¹ Eleanor Louise VanZandt died on 15 October 1944 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 22 after having been shot by her nephew with a 22 caliber rifle. When a spinal anesthetic was administered to perform surgery to remove the bullet from near her spine, she died instantly of heart failure. She was buried at Sunset View Cemetery?, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.

     Hazel Bernice VanZandt was born on 18 February 1923 at Tekonsha, Calhoun County, Michigan.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.¹ Hazel Bernice VanZandt married Henry Edward Cassens, son of George Cassens and Johanna Iverson, on 15 October 1940 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.³ Hazel Bernice VanZandt and Henry Edward Cassens were divorced.³ Hazel Bernice VanZandt died on 12 April 2004 at Tendercare of Marshall, Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 81.³ She was buried at Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.³

     Grace Evelyn VanZandt was born on 1 June 1926 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.¹ Grace Evelyn VanZandt died on 18 February 2008 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 81.³

     Pearl Violet VanZandt was born on 27 April 1906 at Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,4,3 Pearl Violet VanZandt married Cloyde Joseph Daniel Funk, son of George Henry Funk and Mary Ann Herringshaw, on 21 October 1923 at Eckford, Calhoun County, Michigan.^5,2,6,3 Pearl Violet VanZandt died on 10 March 1996 at Evergreen Manor, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, at age 89.² She was buried at Burlington Township Cemetery, Burlington, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁷

     Lewis Edward VanZandt was born on 4 June 1907 at Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^1,3,4,5 He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,3 Lewis Edward VanZandt married Mary Lodema Rowe, daughter of Edward A. Rowe and Bertha E. Carr, on 25 December 1928 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^6,4 Lewis Edward VanZandt and Mary Lodema Rowe were divorced circa 1952 and neither remarried.⁷ Lewis Edward VanZandt died on 21 July 1973 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, at age 66.^8,7 His obituary read, "VanZandt, Lewis E. - Formerly of Jackson, of Richmond, Ind., age 66, passed away July 21, 1973. Survivied by two sons Jack of Jackson, Lewis of Kentucky; seven grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Pearl Funk of Athens, Mich., Mrs. Hazel Cassens and Mrs. Grace Tucker, both of Marshall; four brothers Ernest of Jackson, Lawrence, Leon and Duane, all of Oregon. He was a Veteran of World War II. Services will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m. Nichols Funeral Home. The Reverend William A. Bishop officiating. Interment Roseland Memorial Gardens.⁸ He was buried at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.^8,9

     Ernest Walter VanZandt was born on 7 September 1909 at Point Marion, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.^1,4 He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.^1,5 Ernest Walter VanZandt married first Ethel Irene Tygh, daughter of William Russell Tygh and Esther Ellen Reader, on 29 April 1934 at Church of God, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁶ Celebrated their 50th anniversary as follows: "The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. VanZandt, 3442 Acacia Dr., Jackson, will be observed with a reception on Aug. 11 in Wayne Steeet Church of God. They were married April 29, 1934, in the Bennett Street Church of God. Mrs. VanZandt is the former Ethel I. Tygh of jackson. They are the parents of Marilyn Ridenour, Vandercook Lake; Barbara Mitchell, Hudson; and Dr. C. E. VanZandt of Greenville, N.C. They have seven grandchildren. Mr. VanZandt retired after 33 years with Walker Manufacturing Co. Mrs. VanZandt is a former Avon representative. They are members of Wayne Street Church of God." Ernest Walter VanZandt married second Edith P. u after 27 March 1994. Ernest Walter VanZandt died on 18 September 2002 at Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, at age 93.³ His obituary read, "Ernest Walter VanZandt, 93, of Jackson died Wednesday, Sept. 18. He was a charter member of Westwood Church of God, and member of the Jackson Harmonica Club. He retired from Walker Manufacturing at age 62, after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, playing his harmonica and leading the singing at Westwood Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ethel. He is survived by two daughters, Marilyn "Moe" Ridenour and Barbara Mitchell; one son, Clair "Zark"; special friend, Evelyn Geishart; two sisters, Grace Tucker and Hazel Cassens; eight grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Wetherby Funeral home, 402 Wildwood Ave.³ He was buried at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.⁷

     Leon Willard VanZandt was born on 10 May 1916 at Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp.¹ Leon Willard VanZandt married Avis Lucille Frost on 12 April 1942 at Clackamas County, Oregon.³ Leon Willard VanZandt died on 31 May 1980 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 64.

     Henry Edward Cassens was born on 12 June 1919 at Moville, Woodbury County, Iowa.² He was the son of George Cassens and Johanna Iverson.³ Henry Edward Cassens married Hazel Bernice VanZandt, daughter of William Wesley VanZandt and Daisy Estella Chupp, on 15 October 1940 at Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.⁴ Henry Edward Cassens and Hazel Bernice VanZandt were divorced.⁴ Henry Edward Cassens died on 10 December 2003 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 84.⁵ He was buried on 11 December 2003 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁵

     Maude Rebecca Crawford was born on 7 April 1874 at Old Washington, Guernsey County, Ohio.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Harold Robert Crawford and Martha Stiles.⁵ Maude Rebecca Crawford married Charles Hook McNutt, son of John Emory McNutt and Sarah Jane "Jennie" Hargnett, on 4 June 1895 at at the residence of her parents, Washington, Washington County, Ohio.^1,6,7 Maude Rebecca Crawford died on 23 December 1961 at Washington Hospital, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at age 87.^3,4 She was buried at Claysville Cemetery, Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania.³ Her obituary read, "Mrs. Maude R. McNutt, 87 of 218 Birch street, Claysville, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 1961, in Washington Hospital, after a serious illness of five weeks. Mrs McNutt was born April 7 1874, in Old Washington, Ohio, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Martha Lanning Crawford. She resided in Claysville for the past 58 years. She was a member of Claysville United Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Claysville Mother's Club; and a member of King's Daughters of Claysville, in which whe had received a 5-year jewel, and Evening Star Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. McNutt was the last member of her immediate family. Surviving are twin sons, Harold R., Claysville and Clifford E., Valencia and two other sons, Brig. Gen. Charles H. McNutt, Santa Barbara, Calif. and Dr. F. Bernard McNutt, Salem, W. Va. nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two daughters are deceased."⁴