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Merle Dillon was born on August 28, 1904 in PennsylvaniaG. He died on January 14, 1971, at age 66, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):AKA: Merle Dillon

Merle was the son of Ellis A Dillen and Hannah M (Troxell) Dillen

obit:
Merle H Dillon of Coalport died yesterday, January 14, 1971 in Hollidaysburg after a lengthy illness. Born in Utahville on August 28, 1904, he was a son of Ellis and Hannah (Troxell) Dillon. Surviving are a brother and sister: Mrs Violet Caldwell and Ambrose. He was a retired motorman for Imperial Coal Co of Coalport and the Sunshine mine. Friends will be received at the Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport. (Altoona Mirror, January 15, 1971.)

Verda Ellen Dillon was born on December 16, 1906 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Ralph Barto were married. She died on April 27, 1960, at age 53, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Coalport - Mrs. Verda E. (Dillon) Barto, 53, died last night at her home on Main street, Coalport. Born July 12, 1906, at Utahville, Beccaria township, she was a daughter of the late Ellis and Hannah (Troxell) Dillen. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Barto; three brothers, Merle Dillon, Cresson; Raymond Dillon, Coalport; Ambrose Dillon, Akron, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Violet Caldwell, Glen Hope. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Mrs. Barto was a member of the Coalport EUB Church, WOTM No. 335, Ladies Auxiliary of the Coalport Volunteer Fire Co. and the Rebekah Lodge of Glasgow. Friends will be received at the Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport, tomorrow after 4 p.m. and until time of services Sunday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home. Interment will be made in Utahville Cemetery. (The Progress April 28, 1960)

Mrs. Verda E. Barto, wife of Ralph Barto of Coalport, died unexpectedly at her home last evening after having been ill for some time. She was born in Utahville July 12, 1906, a daughter of Ellis and Hannah (Troxell) Dillen. Surviving are her husband, three brothers and one sister: Merle of Cresson, Raymond A. of Coalport, Ambrose of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Violet Caldwell of Glen Hope. A sister and brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the E.U.B. Church, Women of the Moose and Ladies Auxiliary to the fire company in Coalport, and of the Rebekahs in Glasgow. Friends will be received at the Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport after 4 p.m. tomorrow.

Coalport - The WOTM No. 335 will conduct services for Mrs. Verda E. Barto, who died Wednesday night at her home here, tonight at 8 o'clock at the Greinader Funeral Home. The Caroline Troxell Rebekah Lodge of Glasgow will hold its services tomorrow night at 8 o'clock and members of the Ellen Wilson Rebekah Lodge of Coalport are invited to participate. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Coalport funeral home and friends will be received after 4 p.m. today. (The Progress April 29, 1960)

IN MEMORIAM:-
VERDA DILLEN BARTO - Who passed away 1 year ago today.
Loving and kind in all her ways,
Upright and just to the end of her days,
Sincere and kind in heart and mine,
What a beautiful memory she left behind.
Husband, Ralph Barto and the Dillon Family.
(The Progress April 27, 1961)

BARTO: In Loving Memory Of Verda D. Barto who passed away 10 years ago April 27.
It's a cluster of beautiful Memories,
Sprayed with a million tears;
Wishing God could have Spared you,
For many more years.
Sadly missed by Sister and Brothers.
(The Progress April 27, 1970)

Marriage License Applications
Ralph William Barto, Coalport; Verda Ellen Dillen, Coalport. (The Progress May 23, 1949)

1910 census for Utahville, Beccaria Township, Clearfield County, Pa., May 5th, sheet no. 16A
Verda H. Dillen, 3, is living with her parents, Ellis, 31, and Hannah, 27. Living with Verda are siblings: W. H., 5; and Raymond J., 1 year and 11 months. All were born in Pennsylvania. Ellis' occupation is a miner in the coal mines.

1930 census for Coalport Borough, Clearfield County, Pa., April 23rd, sheet no. 13A
Verda Dillen, 23, is living in the household of William C. and Mary Green. Verda's occupation is a maid. She was born in Pennsylvania.

Ralph Barto was born on January 13, 1905 in PennsylvaniaG. He and Verda Ellen Dillon were married. He died in June 1975, at age 70, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Coalport - Ralph W. (Rats) Barto, 70, of Rosebud, Coalport RD, died Thursday evening at the Altoona Hospital. He was born Jan. 13, 1905, and was a son of James and Patricia (Shank) Barto. A retired coal miner, Mr. Barto was a member of United Mine Workers Local 1724, Osceola Mills, and was a past president of Local 1402, Coalport. He also was a member of the Coalport Volunteer Fire Company, Coalport Moose Lodge No. 350 and the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. His first wife, the former Verda Dillon, preceded him in death on May 28, 1960. Survivors include his wife, Sadye Graham Lightner Barto; three stepsons, Richard and Ronald Lightner, both of Rosebud; and Rev. Sidney J. Lightner of Lexington, Ky.; five step-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Baire of Altoona; and two brothers, Orville of Lock Haven and Elwood of Akron, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the John J. Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport, where the funeral will be held Sunday, with Pastor Richard Jenks officiating. Interment will follow at the EUB Cemetery, Utahville. (The Progress June 20, 1975)

Coalport - Services will be held for Ralph W. Barto of Rosebud, Coalport RD, at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the John J. Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport. The Rev. Dennis Sproull will officiate. Mr. Barto died June 19, at the Altoona Hospital. (The Progress June 21, 1975.)

Violet Dillon was born on September 28, 1910 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Alvin Caldwell were married. She and Hershel Killion were married. She died on July 15, 2000, at age 89, in PennsylvaniaG.

Alvin Caldwell and Violet Dillon were married.

Alice Dillon was born on April 7, 1913 in PennsylvaniaG. She died on August 8, 1914, at age 1, in PennsylvaniaG.

Hershel Killion was born on August 24, 1907 in PennsylvaniaG. He and Violet Dillon were married. He died on July 17, 1942, at age 34, in PennsylvaniaG.

Robert Killion was born in 1929 in PennsylvaniaG. He died in 1930, at age ~1, in PennsylvaniaG.

Delbert Killion was born on January 7, 1929 in PennsylvaniaG. He died on April 12, 2006, at age 77, in PennsylvaniaG.

Dolores Killion was born on March 26, 1935 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Richard Glynn Iraca were married. She died on December 14, 1997, at age 62, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):There is a Reflection Bench by the Memorial. Can only make out half of it.
"In Loving Memory of Our Mother Dee Iraca, an Extraordinary Woman, Our Leader, Our Best Friend, Our Teacher, I Know ???
Inscription
A LIFE FULL OF LOVE & HER WONDERFUL
DISTINCTIVE LAUGHTER
LOVING & DEVOTED MOM & GRANDMA DEE DEE
KIND, STRONG, GIVING, FUN, BEAUTIFUL, TOLERANT, TRUE
THE GOURMET WHO NURTURED SO MANY BODY & SOUL.

Richard Glynn Iraca was born on September 30, 1931 in PennsylvaniaG. He and Dolores Killion were married. He died on August 17, 2005, at age 73, in New York, United StatesG.

Emma Wolfgang was born on August 11, 1889 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Giles Henry Troxell were married in 1912 in PennsylvaniaG. She died on September 5, 1968, at age 79, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Emma was the wife of Giles Henry troxell(1883-1947)

She was the daughter of Jacob Benjamin wolfgang and Mary Catherine (Haines) Wolfgang

obit
Emma Pricilla Troxell of W. 10th St, Tyrone, died Sep 15 in the Mercy Hospital wheree she was admitted Thursday aftger an extgended illness. Born in Cool Spring, August 11, 1889, daughter of Jacob and Mary Catherine Wolfgang, and in 1912 married Giles Troxell, who died in 1917. Surviving are three children: George, Harry, and Mrs Miles Smith, with whom she resided; 5 gc; 1 ggc; brother, Ira; and two sisters: Mrs Chlorece Brayhlec and Mrs Amy Payne. She was a member of the 4th Street United Metodist Church, Bellwod. Friends will be received at the Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood, after 2 p.m. tomorrow. (Altoona Mirror, Monday, September 16, 1968.)

Mary Troxell was born on June 10, 1917 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Miles Smith were married. She died on May 11, 2007, at age 89, in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USAG.

(Research):D/O Giles & Emma (Wolfgang) Troxell. Marr. 9/28/1947, Bellwood, Miles Rudolph Smith, who died 10/9/2004. Mem. Calvary United Methodist church, Bellwood. Surv. by children: Karen L. Smith, Tyrone RD 2 & Dwayne E. Smith, Tyrone RD 2; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers: George & Harry Troxell. Int., Mon. 5/14. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.

William Arbogast and Alice Troxell were married.

Miles Smith was born on September 20, 1915 in PennsylvaniaG. He and Mary Troxell were married. He died on October 9, 2004, at age 89, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):S/O John Edwin & Cora Mae (Shoop) Smith. U.S. Navy veteran of W.W. II. Marr. 9/28/1947 in Bellwood to Mary E. Troxell. Resided in Tyrone RD 2, Reightown. Retired machinist from Conrail Corp. in 1977 with 38 years service. Survived by wife, children: Karen L. Smith & Dwayne E. Smith, both of Tyrone RD 2, Reightown; sisters: Charlotte L. Fink, Bellwood and Erma V. Diehl, Tyrone. 7 siblings predeceased him: Donald Gilbert, John Edwin, W. Amos and Charles Eugene Smith; Anna Mae Estego, Blanche R. Lovell and Emily L. Hanna. Funeral & burial, Tues. 10/12 in Logan Valley Cemetery. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.

Ethyl Fry was born in 1896 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Harvey Blair Troxell were married. She died on November 21, 1991, at age ~95, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Ethel was the wife of Harvey Blair troxell 1892-1966

She was the daughter of Frank Fry and Sara (ODonnell) Fry.

Helen Troxell was born on November 10, 1916 in PennsylvaniaG. She and Henry Jay Chaplin were married. She died on March 13, 1950, at age 33, in PennsylvaniaG.

Gerald Troxell was born on February 19, 1919 in PennsylvaniaG. He was married. He died in February 1973, at age ~54, in PennsylvaniaG.

(Research):Gerald was the son of Harvey Blair Troxell and Ethel (Fry) Troxell

Gerald R Troxell of Utahville,Coalport RD,died Feb 19, 1973 at his home. . Born Feb 18 1919 in Utahville, son of Harvey Blair and Ethel (Fry) Troxell, he is survived by two children: Mrs Linda Girantino, and Lawrence;7 grandchildren, his mother; three brothers: George E, Clair F, and H Dean. Friends received in the Troxell Funeral Home, Glasgow. Interment in Utahville Cemetery. (Altoona Mirror,19 Feb 1973.)