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     Zelma Eloise Sowash was born on 4 August 1913 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹ Zelma Eloise Sowash married Cecil Lorain McCurdy, son of Frank McCurdy and Leona Bisby, on 12 June 1932.¹ Zelma Eloise Sowash died on 18 October 1980 at Pennsylvania at age 67.

     Gladys Isabelle Sowash was born on 19 February 1915 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹ Gladys Isabelle Sowash married William Utah Brannon, son of Lawrence Utah Brannon and Eunice Almira Daniels, on 17 October 1936.¹

     Cecil Edward Sowash was born on 28 July 1916 at Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹ Cecil Edward Sowash married Edythe Elaine Werts, daughter of Alfred Kerr Pierce Werts and Lena May Felt, on 11 November 1934.¹ Cecil Edward Sowash died on 3 December 1984 at Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 68.² He was buried at Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.²

     Twila Roberta Sowash was born on 3 March 1920 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹

     Doris Irene Sowash was born on 21 September 1922 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹ Doris Irene Sowash died on 7 February 1957 at Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 34.⁴

     Harold Lewis Sowash was born on 6 September 1926 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell.¹

     Cecil Lorain McCurdy was born on 23 February 1910 at Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.^2,3 He was the son of Frank McCurdy and Leona Bisby.^4,3 Cecil Lorain McCurdy married Zelma Eloise Sowash, daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell, on 12 June 1932.⁴ Cecil Lorain McCurdy died on 25 July 1938 at Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 28.^2,3 He was buried at Oakdale, Trumbull County, Ohio.³

     William Utah Brannon was born on 27 January 1914 at Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Lawrence Utah Brannon and Eunice Almira Daniels.² William Utah Brannon married Gladys Isabelle Sowash, daughter of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell, on 17 October 1936.² William Utah Brannon died in September 1986 at age 72.³

     Edythe Elaine Werts was born on 11 November 1918 at Brockway, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Alfred Kerr Pierce Werts and Lena May Felt.¹ Edythe Elaine Werts married Cecil Edward Sowash, son of Henry Lewis Sowash and Bessie Irene McDowell, on 11 November 1934.¹ Edythe Elaine Werts died on 7 September 1997 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 78.² She was buried at Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.²

     Hazel Almira Brannon was born on 2 May 1937.¹ She was the daughter of William Utah Brannon and Gladys Isabelle Sowash.¹ Hazel Almira Brannon died on 14 November 1937.

     Patricia Ann Sowash was born on 6 October 1935 at Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of Cecil Edward Sowash and Edythe Elaine Werts.¹ Patricia Ann Sowash married Albern Marshall Potter Jr., son of Albern Marshall Potter and Phyllis M. Campbell, on 23 November 1968.³ Patricia Ann Sowash died on 4 February 2011 at Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 75.³ Her obituary read, "A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday for Patricia "Pat" Sowash Potter of 614 Main St., Jamestown. She passed away at 9:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville. She was 75. Mrs. Potter was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Sharon to C. Edward Sowash and Edythe Werts Sowash. A Navy veteran, Patricia was a nurse for 11 years, having served from 1958-69. During her tour of duty, Mrs. Potter achieved a rank of lieutenant commander (LCDR) during the Vietnam conflict. From 1956-58, she worked at the former Greenville Hospital. As she raised her children, she owned a ceramic shop. She made dolls, sewed clothing and taught others her skills. Pat was a member of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Jamestown. As a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5424, Jamestown, Mrs. Potter joined in 1978 and was dedicated to all VFW programs and the educational value it brought to children and others. In 1989, she became the first woman elected as a state-level officer and, in 1994, was elected surgeon general of the VFW. In 1995, she received the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal from Gov. Tom Ridge for service as the state surgeon and as a member of the Governor's Advisory Council for Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. She also belonged to the American Legion, AMVETS, the Navy Nurse Corps Association and the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 5424. Her husband, Albern M. Potter Jr., whom she married Nov. 23, 1968, passed away July 9, 2004. Surviving are: two daughters, Edythe, wife of Mark Brooks, Partlow, Va; and Alyce Gatts, Conneaut Lake; a son, Albern M. "Bud" Potter III, husband of Jodi, Jamestown; a sister-in-law, Kitty, widow of Bill Sowash, Greenville; six grandchildren; and numerous foster sisters and brothers. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Scholarship Fund, Box 464, Jamestown, PA 16134."³ She was buried at Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.³

     George William Sowash was born on 2 August 1938 at Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Cecil Edward Sowash and Edythe Elaine Werts.¹ George William Sowash died on 9 June 2010 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 71.³ He was buried at Rocky Glen Cemetery, West Fallowfield Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.³

     Thomas Eugene Hibler was born on 19 October 1912 at Ohio.^2,3 He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ Thomas Eugene Hibler married Bonnie Lee Dunlap.⁴ Thomas Eugene Hibler died in January 1986 at Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 73.⁴

     Sylvia Golden Hibler was born on 15 June 1914 at Ohio.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ Sylvia Golden Hibler married Labanna Henry Likens, son of Thomas Labanna Likens and Edna Alda Baer, on 13 July 1932 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^2,4 Sylvia Golden Hibler died on 5 January 1989 at West Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 74.⁵

     Stella LaBarr Hibler was born on 11 June 1916 at Hubbard, Trumbull County, Ohio.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ Stella LaBarr Hibler married Edward Russell Hacker, son of Alfred Arthur Hacker and Mary Ellen Turner, on 4 June 1938.¹ Stella LaBarr Hibler died on 1 March 2014 at age 97.⁴ Her obituary read, "Stella L. Hacker, 97, passed into eternal sleep at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at home, following an extended illness. She was born at home in Hubbard on June 11, 1916, a daughter to Ralph E. and Mary J. (Sowash) Hibler, the third of six children welcomed to this union. Stella graduated from Sharon High School in 1934, and met her love when her future sister-in-law, Katherine introduced her to her handsome brother, Russell E. Hacker. They married on June 4, 1938 and together started a family. She was very active in her day, raising a family and belonging to the Brookfield Township, Trumbull and Mercer County Ladies Auxiliary of each respective Fire Department. She had also participated in various card clubs and bowling leagues. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, baking pies, especially cherry pies, dancing, playing piano, and she was an avid puzzle solver. Survivors include her children, Dr. Delores A. Uber of Hubbard, Judith K. Hacker, her caregiver, and with whom she lived, Joyce E. Page and her husband, Robert, Coral Springs, Fla., Kenneth R. Hacker of Phoenix, Ted Hacker and his wife, Janey of Dayton, and Don A. Hacker and his wife, Jerilyn of Hubbard; her 15 grandchildren; her 20 great-grandchildren; and her two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart and husband, who passed July 18, 2000; her grandsons, Brian P. Hacker and Jeffrey L. Page; her brothers, Thomas "Buck," Raymond, and Leland Hibler; and her sisters, Sylvia Bartolomew and Grace Hibler. She will be laid to rest at Brookfield Township Cemetery next to her Russell."⁴

     Lewis Albert Hibler was born on 13 June 1918.¹ He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ Lewis Albert Hibler died on 14 December 1918.¹

     George Oswell Hibler was born on 20 May 1920.¹ He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ George Oswell Hibler died on 2 January 1921.¹

     Raymond Alvin Hibler was born on 10 January 1922 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹

     Grace W. Hibler was born on 14 April 1925 at Pennsylvania.^3,2 She was the daughter of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.⁴

     Myron Scherler Hibler was born on 26 September 1927 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹ Myron Scherler Hibler died on 25 May 1931 at age 3.¹

     Leland Vance Hibler was born on 1 March 1931 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash.¹

     Labanna Henry Likens was born on 31 July 1908 at Pennsylvania.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas Labanna Likens and Edna Alda Baer.⁵ Labanna Henry Likens married Sylvia Golden Hibler, daughter of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash, on 13 July 1932 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^3,2 Labanna Henry Likens died in 1970.²

     Edward Russell Hacker was born on 3 March 1915 at Masury, Trumbull County, Ohio.¹ He was the son of Alfred Arthur Hacker and Mary Ellen Turner.² Edward Russell Hacker married Stella LaBarr Hibler, daughter of Ralph Eugene Hibler and Mary Julia Sowash, on 4 June 1938.² Edward Russell Hacker died on 18 July 2000 at Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio.³

     Ralph Eugene Likens was born on 1 April 1934 at Mercer County, Pennsylvania.^2,3,4 He was the son of Labanna Henry Likens and Sylvia Golden Hibler.¹ Ralph Eugene Likens died on 7 February 1959 at Trumbull County, Ohio, at age 24.⁴