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Rebecca Watkins

F, #150423, b. 1 October 1908, d. 7 November 1968

Parents

FatherThomas Watkins (b. 20 July 1881, d. 1 October 1973)
MotherRosa Clippinger (b. November 1889)
Pedigree Link

Family: Frank George Cunningham (b. 8 July 1908, d. 29 March 1973)

DaughterRose Mary Cunningham+ (b. 22 June 1932, d. 26 August 2006)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Cunningham+
DaughterRebecca Anne Cunningham (b. 20 May 1939, d. 26 August 2004)

Biography

Rebecca Watkins was born on 1 October 1908 in New Straitsville, Perry Co., OH. She married Frank George Cunningham on 4 October 1931 in Perry Co., OH. She died on 7 November 1968 in Pinellas Co., FL,

Obituary – Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida; Saturday, 9 NOV 1968, page 21 (Newspapers.com):

CUNNINGHAM – Rebecca W., 60, of 8669 91st Ter. N, Largo, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 1968).

Born in New Straitsville, Ohio, here eight years from Butler, Pa. Sales auditor for a department store. Member of the Northside Baptist Church; also Lakeview Baptist Church in Miami and the Little Rebecca Lodge in Miami.

Survived by her husband Frank G.; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Watkins, Moxahala, Ohio, three daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Oesterling, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Geibel, both of Butler, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Mills, Seminole, Fla.; a brother, William Watkins, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Rees, Columbus, Mrs. Wilma West, Corning, Ohio; ten grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Sunday (Nov. 10) at 2 p.m. at the C. E. Prevatt Funeral Home, 6100 Park Blvd., with Rev. Ralph Rowan officiating. Visiting hours Saturday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.



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Frank George Cunningham

M, #150424, b. 8 July 1908, d. 29 March 1973
Pedigree Link

Family: Rebecca Watkins (b. 1 October 1908, d. 7 November 1968)

DaughterRose Mary Cunningham+ (b. 22 June 1932, d. 26 August 2006)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Cunningham+
DaughterRebecca Anne Cunningham (b. 20 May 1939, d. 26 August 2004)

Biography

Frank George Cunningham was born on 8 July 1908 in Allegheny Co., PA; son of Charles J. and Mary Ann (O'Donnell) Cunningham. He married Rebecca Watkins, daughter of Thomas Watkins and Rosa Clippinger, on 4 October 1931 in Perry Co., OH. Frank George Cunningham died on 29 March 1973 in Pinellas Co., FL.

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Rebecca Anne Cunningham

F, #150425, b. 20 May 1939, d. 26 August 2004

Parents

FatherFrank George Cunningham (b. 8 July 1908, d. 29 March 1973)
MotherRebecca Watkins (b. 1 October 1908, d. 7 November 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Rebecca Anne Cunningham was born on 20 May 1939 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She married Kenneth Wayne Mills in July 1963 in Dade Co., FL. She died on 26 August 2004.

Rebecca Anne Cunningham lived in 1965 in Seminole, Pinellas Co., FL.
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Rose Mary Cunningham

F, #150426, b. 22 June 1932, d. 26 August 2006

Parents

FatherFrank George Cunningham (b. 8 July 1908, d. 29 March 1973)
MotherRebecca Watkins (b. 1 October 1908, d. 7 November 1968)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ralph C. Oesterlikng, Sr., (b. 11 November 1931, d. 24 April 1994)

DaughterBrenda Joy Oesterlikng
SonFrank George Oesterlikng

Biography

Rose Mary Cunningham was born on 22 June 1932 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She married Ralph C. Oesterlikng, Sr.. She died on 26 August 2006 in Butler, Butler Co., PA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Rose Mary Oesterling, 74, of Butler died at 7 a.m. Saturday, at her home after a bout with cancer.

Born June 22, 1932, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Frank and Rebecca Watkins Cunningham.

She was a member of the Church of the Living Word in Mount Chestnut, where she served as a deaconess and was a member of the choir. She served on the school board of the Living Word Academy, where she volunteered as a teacher. She also was a member and past secretary of the Tri-State Music Association.

Mrs. Oesterling retired from Hoffman Auto Parts.

Surviving are a daughter; three sons; seven grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. A sister also survives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Claire Oesterling Sr., who died in 1994; and a sister.

OESTERLING - Friends of Rose Mary Oesterling, who died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Freeport Road Alliance Church, 516 Freeport Road, with the Rev. William Glassman, pastor of the Church of the Living Word, officiating. Burial will be at Gruenwald Cemetery, Summit Township.

Contributions may be made to the Church of the Living Word Building Fund, 4114 Highland Ave., Butler, PA 16001.

Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

Butler Eagle Aug. 28, 2006.



She was buried in August 2006 in Gruenwald Cemetery, Herman, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #59686532.
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Ralph C. Oesterlikng, Sr.

M, #150427, b. 11 November 1931, d. 24 April 1994
Pedigree Link

Family: Rose Mary Cunningham (b. 22 June 1932, d. 26 August 2006)

DaughterBrenda Joy Oesterlikng
SonFrank George Oesterlikng

Biography

Ralph C. Oesterlikng, Sr., was born on 11 November 1931 in Butler, Butler Co., PA; son of Ralph Henry and Aleitha L. (Miles) Oesterling. He married Rose Mary Cunningham, daughter of Frank George Cunningham and Rebecca Watkins. Ralph C. Oesterlikng, Sr., died on 24 April 1994 in Butler, Butler Co., PA.

He was buried in April 1994 in Gruenwald Cemetery, Herman, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #59460168.
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Ambrose Joseph Geibel

M, #150429, b. 31 August 1929, d. 16 April 2016
Pedigree Link

Family: Elizabeth Jane Cunningham

DaughterCynthia S. Geibel (b. 1 January 1953, d. 21 January 2018)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Geibel
DaughterJody Ambrose Geibel (b. 11 May 1963, d. 12 January 1995)
SonEric Geibel
SonMatthew Michael Geibel

Biography

Ambrose Joseph Geibel was born on 31 August 1929 in Summit Twp., Butler Co., PA; son of Leo Jerome and Eleanora Rose (Kriley) Geibel. He married Elizabeth Jane Cunningham, daughter of Frank George Cunningham and Rebecca Watkins, on 25 June 1952. Ambrose Joseph Geibel died on 16 April 2016 in Butler, Butler Co., PA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Ambrose J. Geibel, 86, of Fenelton passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born August 31, 1929 in Summit Twp. He was a son of the late Leo Jerome and Eleanora (Kriley) Geibel.

He was a truck driver for Penn Dixie for 30 years then went to work for J. Thrower retiring in 1990 following 10 years service.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic church in Fenelton. He was also a member of the Happy Hunters club and the Knights of Columbus #7052 in Venice, FL. He was a previous member of the Butler Area School District Board.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth J. (Cunningham) Geibel. They were married June 25, 1952. 2 Sons: Eric P. (Tracy) Geibel of Fenelton and Matthew M. (Sharon) Geibel of Cabot.

3 daughters: Cynthia S. Geibel of Butler; Elizabeth “Betsy” (Richard) Melton of Cabot. And Lynnette (Gregory) Vargo of Renfrew, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

A brother, Leroy Geibel of Butler. Numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jody A. Geibel who passed away January, 12, 1995. One sister and seven brothers.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Tuesday at 11:00 AM from St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Fenelton with Rev. Matthew McClain, Pastor to officiate. Please meet at the church. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Missionaries at PO Box 302 Maryknoll, NY. 10545. or to St. John the Evangelist in Fenelton.



He was buried in April 2016 in Saint Johns Roman Catholic Cemetery, Coyleville, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #161184613.
Ambrose Joseph Geibel was also known as "Pink" Geibel.
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Cynthia S. Geibel

F, #150430, b. 1 January 1953, d. 21 January 2018

Parents

FatherAmbrose Joseph Geibel (b. 31 August 1929, d. 16 April 2016)
MotherElizabeth Jane Cunningham
Pedigree Link

Biography

Cynthia S. Geibel was born on 1 January 1953 in Butler, Butler Co., PA. She died on 21 January 2018 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Cynthia S. Geibel, 65, of Butler passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born January 1, 1953 in Butler, she was a daughter of Elizabeth Cunningham Geibel and the late Ambrose "Piinky" Geibel.

She enjoyed playing bingo.

Surviving is her mother, Elizabeth Geibel.

4 Siblings: Betsy (Rick) Melton of Fenelton, Lynn (Greg) Vargo of Renfrew, Eric (Tracy) Geibel of Fenelton and Matt (Sharon) Geibel of Cabot.

Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, Ambrose ?Pinky? Geibel, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jody Geibel.

Visitation will be held Wednesday at 12:00 pm from Crosswinds Alliance Church, 516 Freeport Rd. Butler, PA 16002. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 pm from the church.

She will be interred at St. John Cemetery in Coylesville. PA.

Arrangements completed by the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Butler County Humane Society at 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, Pa16053. Or to the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania at 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 3002, Pittsburgh, PA. 15233.

Obit by Geibel Funeral Home Jan. 22,2018.



She was buried in January 2018 in Saint Johns Roman Catholic Cemetery, Coyleville, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #186811639.
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Jody Ambrose Geibel

F, #150431, b. 11 May 1963, d. 12 January 1995

Parents

FatherAmbrose Joseph Geibel (b. 31 August 1929, d. 16 April 2016)
MotherElizabeth Jane Cunningham
Pedigree Link

Biography

Jody Ambrose Geibel was born on 11 May 1963 in Butler, Butler Co., PA. She died on 12 January 1995.

She was buried in January 1995 in Saint Johns Roman Catholic Cemetery, Coyleville, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #61767361.
Jody Ambrose Geibel lived in 1991 in Shelocta, Indiana Co., PA.
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Kenneth Wayne Mills

M, #150438, b. 18 September 1940, d. 18 October 1997
Pedigree Link

Biography

Kenneth Wayne Mills was born on 18 September 1940 in Galena, Delaware Co., OH; son of Alvia and Anna (Price) Mills. He married Rebecca Anne Cunningham, daughter of Frank George Cunningham and Rebecca Watkins, in July 1963 in Dade Co., FL. Kenneth Wayne Mills died on 18 October 1997 in Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

He was cremated.
Kenneth Wayne Mills lived in 1965 in Seminole, Pinellas Co., FL. Occupation: self-employed floor installer, per death certificate.
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Bess Lynette France

F, #150444, b. 3 April 1900, d. 22 January 1943
Pedigree Link

Family: Richard Henry Kitzmiller (b. 22 September 1895, d. 12 June 1953)

SonRev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller+ (b. 4 February 1924, d. 22 August 1998)
DaughterEvelyn Ruth Kitzmiller+ (b. 8 January 1926, d. 16 March 2000)

Biography

Bess Lynette France was born on 3 April 1900 in Washington Co., TN; daughter of Samuel and Martha "Mattie" (Keener) France. She married Richard Henry Kitzmiller, son of Calvin Jerome Kitzmiller and Mary Alice Depew, on 31 July 1920 in Washington Co., TN. Bess Lynette France died on 22 January 1943 in Washington Co., TN.

Bess Lynette France was also known as "Bessie" France.
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Rev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller

M, #150445, b. 4 February 1924, d. 22 August 1998

Parents

FatherRichard Henry Kitzmiller (b. 22 September 1895, d. 12 June 1953)
MotherBess Lynette France (b. 3 April 1900, d. 22 January 1943)
Pedigree Link

Family: Phyllis Ann Simerly (b. 17 January 1929, d. 24 April 2022)

SonRev. Paul Eugene Kitzmiller+
DaughterSusan Lynette Kitzmiller+ (b. 29 December 1954, d. 6 November 2020)

Biography

Rev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller was born on 4 February 1924 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He married Phyllis Ann Simerly in 1948. He died on 22 August 1998 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Abilene Reporter, August 23, 1998

Carl Estes Kitzmiller

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- Carl Estes Kitzmiller, 74, formerly of Abilene, died Saturday at his home after a long illness.

Services will be at 8 p.m. Monday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Monte Vista Burial Park.

Mr. Kitzmiller was born in Washington County and graduated from Jonesborough High School and Harding College in Searcy, Ark. He was a Church of Christ minister for more than 50 years and served churches in Abilene, Mobile, Ala., Hapeville, Ga., Dallas and Oakdale, La. He returned in 1986 to Johnson City, where he retired from Locust Street Church of Christ. He was a longtime writer for the Word and Work Sunday School Quarterly published in Louisville, Ky. He recently was a speaker for the Words of Life International Radio Program that originated in Louisville, Ky.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Simerly Kitzmiller of Johnson City; one son, Paul E. Kitzmiller of Sellersburg, Ind.; one daughter, Susan Valdetero of Monroe, N.C.; one sister, Evelyn Corpening of Johnson City; four grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.



He was buried in August 1998 in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #103063030.
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Phyllis Ann Simerly

F, #150446, b. 17 January 1929, d. 24 April 2022
Pedigree Link

Family: Rev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller (b. 4 February 1924, d. 22 August 1998)

SonRev. Paul Eugene Kitzmiller+
DaughterSusan Lynette Kitzmiller+ (b. 29 December 1954, d. 6 November 2020)

Biography

Phyllis Ann Simerly was born on 17 January 1929 in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN; daughter of John W. and Ethel W. ? Simerly. She married Rev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller, son of Richard Henry Kitzmiller and Bess Lynette France, in 1948. Phyllis Ann Simerly died on 24 April 2022 in Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN.

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Susan Lynette Kitzmiller

F, #150447, b. 29 December 1954, d. 6 November 2020

Parents

FatherRev. Carl Estes Kitzmiller (b. 4 February 1924, d. 22 August 1998)
MotherPhyllis Ann Simerly (b. 17 January 1929, d. 24 April 2022)
Pedigree Link

Family: Daniel Wayne Valdetero

DaughterAshley Danielle Valdetero+
SonDane Christian Valdetero+

Biography

Susan Lynette Kitzmiller was born on 29 December 1954 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. She married Daniel Wayne Valdetero on 9 January 1977 in Oakdale, Allen Par., LA,

; The Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana; Monday, January 10, 1977; Page 17 (Newspapers.com)

Valdetero-Kitzmiller

Susan Lynette Kitzmiller and Daneil Wayne Valdetero exchanged marrage vows Sunday at 3 p.m. in Oakdale.

She died on 6 November 2020

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Susan Lynette Kitzmiller Valdetero, 65, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mobile, AL on December 29, 1954 to Carl and Phyllis Kitzmiller.

Susan earned an Associate's Degree from Southeastern Christian College in Louisville, KY in 1975. After graduation she began a career as a florist. Susan also worked as a substitute teacher and homemaker. When she wasn't working, she loved gardening and being a grandmother. Susan had a deep love for the Lord and desired for others to see Christ in her. She was a proud Christian and active member of her church, and also volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher. Susan was predeceased by her father Carl.

Susan was predeceased by her father Carl.? ? She is survived by her mother Phyllis and brother Paul (Virginia) Kitzmiller.? ? Also left to cherish her memory is her faithful and loving husband of 43 years Daniel Wayne Vadetero; her daughter Ashley (Jonathan) Herron; son Dane (Meagan) Valdetero; Grandchildren Loralye Herron, Kade Valdetero and Harrison Valdetero.

Visitation will be held at Heritage Funeral Home-Weddington Chapel on Tuesday, November 10 from 11AM – 1PM, with service at 1 PM, and burial to follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. The service will be Live-Streamed starting at approximately 12:55 and can be accessed through her obituary page.

Memorial contributions may be made to International Essential Tremor Foundation (essential tremor.org) or Multiple Myeloma Research (myeloma.org).



She was buried in November 2020 in Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Weddington, Union Co., NC, Findagrave #235277623.
Susan Lynette Kitzmiller lived in 1998 in Monroe, Union Co., NC. Occupation: Florist and substitute teacher.
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