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     Sarabelle McNees was born on 27 June 1926 at Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was the daughter of John H. McNees and Sara Helen Dutch.² Sarabelle McNees married Frank Lester Hogue, son of Frank Logan Hogue and Mary May White, on 1 June 1946 at Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^2,4 Sarabelle McNees died on 2 January 2009 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 82.³ Her obituary read, "Sarabelle McNees Hogue quietly passed into glory on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. She was a resident of Enon Valley for the first 72 years of her life before moving to New Castle in 1998. For the past 8 1/2 months, she was a resident of Jameson Care Center, Wilmington Road, New Castle. Born on June 27, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John H. McNees and Sarah Helen Dutch McNees. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Mildred H. McNees, and her brother, Curtis McNees.She married Frank Lester Hogue on June 1, 1946. His death on Jan. 23, 2005, brought an end to 59 years of loving marriage. She was a graduate of East Palestine High School, East Palestine, Ohio. She was a devoted homemaker. For many years, she unselfishly cared for her aunt, Belle Inboden, and her stepmother, Mildred McNees. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and those who knew her for her caring heart and dedicated, selfless acts of kindness. She attended First Baptist Church, New Castle. She was a former member of Bible Presbyterian Church in Enon Valley. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Nancy Hogue of Bessemer and Greg and Amy Hogue of Enon Valley; four grandchildren, Mark and Rachel Hogue, both of Bessemer, Tom Hogue and his wife, Gretchen, of Enon Valley, Mrs. Beth (Aaron) Blum of Beaver Falls; and one great-granddaughter, Addison, daughter of Tom and Gretchen. Special thanks is extended to the administration, nursing and care staff of both Jameson Care Center and Jameson Hospice. Calling hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, 2429 Wilmington Road. A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Jan. 5 at the funeral home. The Rev. John Yergan will officiate. Burial will be in Little Beaver Cemetery, Enon Valley.It is the family's desire that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 984, W. Maitland Lane, New Castle, Pa. 16105."⁵ She was buried at Little Beaver Cemetery, Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.³

     Ruth Melba Knepp was born on 30 March 1923 at Pennsylvania.³ She was the daughter of Joseph Varley Knepp and Florence Evelyn Link.² Ruth Melba Knepp married John Curtis McNees, son of John H. McNees and Sara Helen Dutch, on 1 January 1943 at Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.² Ruth Melba Knepp died in April 1993 at Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 70.³

     Frank Lester Hogue was born on 22 August 1924 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was the son of Frank Logan Hogue and Mary May White.² Frank Lester Hogue married Sarabelle McNees, daughter of John H. McNees and Sara Helen Dutch, on 1 June 1946 at Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^2,4 Frank Lester Hogue died on 23 January 2005 at Jameson Hospital North, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.^3,4 His obituary read, "Frank Lester Hogue, 80, of 3515 Meadowview Blvd., New Castle, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at 6 p.m. in Jameson Hospital North. Born Aug. 22, 1924, in New Castle, a son of the late Frank Logan and Mary White Hogue, he was employed as a carpenter by Armstrong World Industries for 38 years, retiring in 1987. He was a World War II veteran having served in the European Theatre with the 335th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart for wounds received in action on Jan. 7, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Battle of the Bulge Veterans Association, and Post 638 Bessemer American Legion. While a resident of Enon Valley, he served for a number of years as borough secretary. He also was a founder of the Enon Valley Recreation Association (now the Beaver Creek Recreation Association), where he served for years as a manager in youth league baseball. He was also an honorary member of the Little Beaver Cemetery Association for his many hours of volunteer work. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, New Castle. Before moving to New Castle, he was a member of the Bible Presbyterian Church in Enon Valley, where he faithfully served as an elder and trustee. His hobbies included gardening, hunting and fishing. He dedicated his life to helping others and those who were less fortunate. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and those who knew him for his kindness and generosity. Relatives: his wife, Sarabelle McNees Hogue, whom he married June 1, 1946; two sons, Ron (Nancy) Hogue, Bessemer, Pa., and Greg (Amy) Hogue, Enon Valley; a brother, Lawrence Hogue, Enon Valley; two sisters, Blanche Lipp, New Castle, and Ellen Peloza, Enon Valley, and four grandchildren, Beth Hogue, Enon Valley; Rachel Hogue, Bessemer; Tom (Gretchen) Hogue, Enon Valley, and Mark Hogue, Bessemer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Stuart, and two brothers, Claire and Sam Hogue. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME INC., Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa., where a service will be conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. John Yergan and the Rev. Dennis Bupp will officiate. Military service will be conducted by the New Castle Area Honor Guard. Interment will be in Little Beaver Cemetery."⁵ He was buried at Little Beaver Cemetery, Enon Valley, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.³

     Carl D. McNees was born on 4 September 1890 at East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio.² He was the son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Carl D. McNees married Carrie Mae Matheny, daughter of Harry Wilfred Matheny and Agnes Viola Cooper, on 6 July 1915 at 1st Methodist Church parsonage, New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Carl D. McNees died on 6 May 1968 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 77.² He was buried at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.²

     Glenn Edward McNees was born on 7 September 1893 at East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio.^2,3 He was the son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Glenn Edward McNees died on 26 March 1957 at Oakland, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 63.^2,3 He was buried at East Palestine Cemetery (now Glenview Cemetery), East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio.^2,3

     Edna Blanche McNees was born on 28 May 1896 at East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio.² She was the daughter of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Edna Blanche McNees married Oscar Henry Hage, son of Charles Leander Hage and Marie Ann Friebe, on 12 January 1921.² Edna Blanche McNees died on 23 October 1984 at College Hill, Pennsylvania, at age 88.³

     Wilbur Young McNees was born on 11 August 1898 at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio.² He was the son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Wilbur Young McNees married Pearl Marie Wahl, daughter of George Christian Wahl and Ella Elizabeth Gaertner, on 9 May 1923 at Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Wilbur Young McNees died in August 1980 at Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.³

     Ross McNees was born on 1 February 1901 at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio.^2,3 He was the son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Ross McNees died on 4 April 1901 at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio.^2,3 He was buried at East Palestine Cemetery (now Glenview Cemetery), East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio.^2,3

     Wayne Anthony McNees was born on 29 April 1902 at Elkton, Columbiana County, Ohio.² He was the son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding.² Wayne Anthony McNees married Miriam Virginia Simmers, daughter of John Thomas Simmers and Lydia Ann Rook, on 14 April 1925 at Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.² Wayne Anthony McNees died on 31 October 1969 at Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, at age 67.² He was buried at Mont Alto Cemetery, Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.³

     Carrie Mae Matheny was born on 12 May 1888 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Harry Wilfred Matheny and Agnes Viola Cooper.² Carrie Mae Matheny married Carl D. McNees, son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding, on 6 July 1915 at 1st Methodist Church parsonage, New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Carrie Mae Matheny died in August 1979 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 91.³

     Oscar Henry Hage was born on 7 June 1893 at Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Charles Leander Hage and Marie Ann Friebe.² Oscar Henry Hage married Edna Blanche McNees, daughter of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding, on 12 January 1921.² Oscar Henry Hage died on 11 June 1973 at Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 80.² He was buried at Sylvania Hills Cemetery, Daugherty Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.²

     Pearl Marie Wahl was born on 22 November 1900 at Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of George Christian Wahl and Ella Elizabeth Gaertner.² Pearl Marie Wahl married Wilbur Young McNees, son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding, on 9 May 1923 at Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Pearl Marie Wahl died in March 1993 at Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 92.³

     Miriam Virginia Simmers was born on 3 March 1904 at Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of John Thomas Simmers and Lydia Ann Rook.² Miriam Virginia Simmers married Wayne Anthony McNees, son of William Edward McNees and Phyllis Harding, on 14 April 1925 at Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.² Miriam Virginia Simmers died on 25 March 1976 at Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia, at age 72.³ She was buried at Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.³

     Carl Edward McNees was born on 14 July 1916 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Carl D. McNees and Carrie Mae Matheny.² Carl Edward McNees married Grace Evelyn Kennedy, daughter of Elmer Hobaugh Kennedy and Melinda Alcorn Phillis, on 9 August 1940 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Carl Edward McNees died on 20 October 1985 at Medical Center of Beaver County, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 69.³ His obituary read, "Carl E. McNees Sr., 69, of 640 17th Ave., New Brighton, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 1985, in the Medical Center of Beaver County. Born July 14, 1916, in New Brighton, son of the late Carl D. and Carrie May Metheny McNees, he was a lifelong resident of New Brighton; a retired employee of Armour and Co., Pittsburgh; a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Brighton, where he was former chairman of the Official Board, the Board of Trustees, and a long time member of the choir. He was a retired member and former secretary of the New Brighton Volunteer Fire Dept; a member, former president and secretary of the Beaver County Firemen's Relief Association; a member of the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Kennedy McNees; two sons, Carl Jr., Baden, and Lt. Glenn E., U.S. Navy, Yokosuka, Japan; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Astorino, Economy Borough; three grandchildren, Angela McNees, and Scott and Benjamin Astorino; a brother, W. Harry McNees, New Brighton, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Donald D. Druschel Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, where a service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. by his pastor, the Rev. David H. Lindberg. Interment will be in Grove Cemetery, New Brighton."³ He was buried at Grove Cemetery, New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.³

     William Harry McNees was born on 4 September 1920 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Carl D. McNees and Carrie Mae Matheny.² William Harry McNees married Ann Mary Sentak, daughter of Francis Felix Sentak and Mary Regina Polenz, on 9 April 1942 at Cannelton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.²

     Grace Evelyn Kennedy was born on 1 July 1918 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Elmer Hobaugh Kennedy and Melinda Alcorn Phillis.² Grace Evelyn Kennedy married Carl Edward McNees, son of Carl D. McNees and Carrie Mae Matheny, on 9 August 1940 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Grace Evelyn Kennedy died on 5 October 2005 at Brighton Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, at age 87.³

     Ann Mary Sentak was born on 1 January 1921 at New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Francis Felix Sentak and Mary Regina Polenz.² Ann Mary Sentak married William Harry McNees, son of Carl D. McNees and Carrie Mae Matheny, on 9 April 1942 at Cannelton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.² Ann Mary Sentak died on 10 January 2017 at Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at age 96.³