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Birth 8/31/1955 Ide, David Leland born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ide (Phyllis May) Wed., August 31, 1955.
Death 1/31/1999 Ignasiak, Kenneth L, 54, of LeBoeuf Township, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at his father’s home in Summit Township.  He was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Erie, son of Leo L. Ignasiak and the late Alice L. Lukehart Ignasiak.  Mr. Ignasiak served in the Army during the Vietname War.  He owned Ken Ignasiak Co., which manufactures stainless steel antenna mounts that he invented.  Prior to launching his own company, he was a truck driver for various firms.  He was a member of the Pennsylvania Inventors Association and was a former volunteer for Perry Hi-Way Hose Co. and Mill Village Volunteer Fire Co.  Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Ignasiak.  Besides his father, survivors include two daughters, Susan Ignasiak of Girard and Amy Werner and her husband, Mark, of Orrstown; a son, Adam Ignasiak of Girard; a sister, Janice Madigan of Waterford; and three brothers, Timothy Ignasiak of Waterford, Daniel Ignasiak of Erie, and Kevin Ignasiak of Dayton, Ohio.  Burial with full military honors was at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Birth 8/18/1953 Ingalls, son born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ingalls (Jean Jaquith) Wed., August 18, 1953.
Death 9/5/1999 Ingalls, Jean J., 68, of 15753 Lyons Road, Union City, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at the home of her daughter.  She was born June 10, 1931, daughter of the late Henry Sr. and Ella Mason Jaquith.  She was raised and educated in the Corry and Columbus areas.  She completed her nurses training at Spencer Hospital in Meadville.  For 12 years she had been a tax collector for Amity Township and worked in the personnel department at Corry Jamestown Corp. until 1968.  In 1955, she began her own home business as an income tax accountant until she retired in 1997.  She was a member of the Wayne Valley United Methodist Church in Beaverdam.  She was a past president of the Wattsburg Parents’ and Teachers’ Association and a member of both the Pennsylvania and Erie County Tax Collectors Association.  She enjoyed politics, doing crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Ingalls, on Nov. 19, 1996; an infant sister, Jane Jaquith; and by two brothers, Clair and Harry Jaquith.  Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Smith and her husband, Craig, of Union City; three sons, Daniel Ingalls and his wife, Kathryn, of Panama, N.Y., Douglas Ingalls and his wife, Jodi, all of Cambridge Springs; three sisters, Sarah Howell and her husband, Carl, of Corry, Ellen Dahl and her husband, Frank, of West Spring Creek and Betty Molnar and her husband, William, of Canton, Texas; a brother, Henry Jaquith and his wife, Frances, of Spring Creek; eight grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Lawn Cemetery, Beaverdam.
Death 11/19/1996 Ingalls, Walter James, 65, of 10428 Fenno Rd., Union City, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996, at St. Vincent Health Center.  He was born in Elgin on Apirl 13, 1931, son of the late Ray C. and Helen A. Reynolds Ingalls.  He was raised and educated in Elgin where he attended elementary school and Corry High School.  From 1951 until 1964 he worked at Snap-tite Inc., in Union City.  He then worked for the Pennsylvania Game Commission Food and Cover Division in land management, retiring from there in 1991 after 27 years of service.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He had been a fiddle player since the age of 12 and had been involved with numerous local bands for square dances.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Nettie Jackman; and a brother, William R. Ingalls.  Survivors include his wife, Jean Jaquith Ingalls, whom he married Feb. 2, 1951, in Fredonia, N.Y., a daughter, Mrs. Craig (Brenda) Smith of Union City; three sons, Daniel Ingalls and his wife, Kathryn, of Panama, N.Y., Douglas Ingalls and his wife, Pamela, and David Ingalls and his wife, Jodi, all of Cambridge Springs; two brothers, Charles Ingalls of Union City and Gerald Ingalls of Erie; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Lawn Cemetery, Beaverdam.
Death 4/30/1994 Ingalls, William Ray, 67, 18663 Elgin Rd., Corry, died Saturday, April 30, 1994, at his home.  He was born in Pomfret, N.Y., on June 7, 1926, a son of the late Ray Charles and Helen Reynolds Ingalls.  In the early 1970’s, he was a boiler tender at the Union City Chair Co.  Among the survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Cynthia) Platt of Lincolnville; and a son, John H. Ingalls of Union City; two brothers, Charles and Walter Ingalls, both of Union City.  Burial was at Concord Cemetery, Elgin.
Birth 1/22/1911 Ingraham, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Ingraham Sun., January 22, 1911.
Death 1/28/1908 Ingraham, Mrs. Eli died Tues., January 28, 1908, aged 47 years, 4 days.  Born Jan. 24, 1861; married Eli Ingraham Mar 23, 1877.  To this union four children were born, three sons Charles Homer, Harrison M. and Dak W.; one daughter, Mrs. Harriet Hotch kiss and husband survive.  Buried Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 3/1889 Ingram, Mrs. Joseph died March 1889 at her home in Jersey City.  Miss Laura Main born in 1836 died at the age of 53.  Her husband, son and brothers survive.  Buried here.
Death 4/19/1903 Inman, Alva, 88 years of age, died at home of son, Henry Inman Sun., April 19, 1903.  Leaves beside son, sister, Mrs. Electa Smiley.  Buried Wattsburg Cemetery beside wife.
Birth 11/8/1949 Inman, David Lisle born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Inman (Rose Manger) November 8, 1949.
Death 11/11/1976 Inman, Flora, was born February 29, 1892 to Henry S. and Frances Allen Inman.  She is survived by a niece, Miss Frances Stull of Erie; a grand niece, Mrs. Janet Fuller of Spartansburg; and three grand nephews:  Eddy, Donald, and Willard Carter of Corry.  She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 2/14/1942 Inman, Mrs. Frances, 91, died Sat. Feb 14, 1942.  Born Apr 20, 1851, daughter of Allen and Clarissa Cowden Allen.  Married Henry Inman; to this union four children were born.  A daughter, Mrs. Allie Inman Stull, passed away in 1922.  Besides the three remaining children, she is survived by a sister, a brother, and two grandchildren.
Death 10/25/1973 Inman, Herbert D., 50, is survived by his wife, Leora; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Migliorini of Woodbridge, VA and Mrs. John Kompa of Norwalk, OH; his mother, Mrs. Lisle Inman of Union City; one brother, Joseph Inman; and a sister, Mrs. William Flack, both of Erie; and five grandchildren.  He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 12/13/1992 Inman, Phylenna Trask, 92, of 4114 Schaper Ave., formerly of Union City, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1992, at Alpine Manor Nursing Center.  She was born in Waterford on Nov. 2, 1900, daughter of the late Joseph S. and Bina Johnston Trask.  Mrs. Inman had worked for the former Borden Milk Co., in Union City and had been a local bank employee.  She was a former member of the American Legion LeBaron Post 237 Auxiliary and Ladies of the Moose Lodge 882 in Union City.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lisle D. Inman, in 1968; by a son, Herbert Inman, in 1973; and a grandson, William Flack.  Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Mary Flack of Erie; a son, Joseph Inman of Erie; a brother, Ted Trask of Venango, Crawford County; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  Burial was at Wattsburg Cemetery.
Death 11/4/1958 Inman, William A., 76, passed away Tues. Nov 4, 1958.  The deceased is survived by one son, Dale Inman; one daughter, Mrs. Arlowene Brown; one brother, Frank Inman and one sister Flora Inman.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 1/29/1911 Irons.  The little one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Irons, Clinton, passed away Sun. Jan 29, 1911.
Death 11/16/1926 Irons, Millard Daniel, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Irons, passed away Nov. 16, 1926, at 20 years of age.  Survived by parents; three brothers; and grandmother, Mrs. Bert Shreve.
Death 6/19/1993 Irvin, Ethel A., 87, a resident of the Presbyterian Home in Cambridge Springs, formerly of Waterford, died Saturday, June 19, 1993, after a long illness.  She was born in Waterford on Feb. 25, 1906, daughter of the late David and Mary Gillespie Irvin.  Miss Irvin had worked for the Waterford branch of First National Bank for many years.  She was a life member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waterford and served as an elder in the church.  She also belonged to the Waterford Garden Club.  Burial was at Waterford Cemetery.
Birth 5/16/1949 Irwin, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Irwin (Beatrice Southworth) Mon., May 16, 1949.
Birth 8/31/1950 Irwin, Albert Lee born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Irwin (Dorothy McClellan) Mon., August 31, 1950.
Death 5/28/2002 Irwin, Carl D., 78, of Route 8, Union City, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie.  He was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Vowinckel, son of the late William and Mabelle Burton Irwin.  He was employed as a molder for the former Weil McClane Co. of Erie, retiring in 1980.  He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Waterford, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Moose Lodge 882 of Union City, the Union City Volunteer Fire Department and the Union City Volunteer Fire Police.  He enjoyed traveling and his family.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ferne Beatrice Southworth Irwin, in May of 1982; six sisters, Viola Silvis, Gloria Irwin, Lillie Trembley, Daisy Burton, Felicia Geisler and Eva Way; five brothers, Guy, Daniel, Albert, Walter and Lloyd Irwin; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.  Survivors include his wife, Roberta Moore Irwin; four daughters, Sandra Sturdevant and her husband, Adelbert, of Mill Village, Catherine Sproat and her husband, Henry, and Paula Stepnowski and her husband, Gerald, all of Union City, and Yvonne “Bunny” Merritt and her husband, Frank, of Groveland, Fla.; a son, Thomas Irwin and his wife, Marty, of Union City; three stepsons, James Dean and his wife, Gayle, of Matthews, N.C., Robert Dean and his wife, Jane, of Greenwood, S.C., and Jeffery Dean of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Florence Frederick of Warren; a brother, Clifford Irwin and his wife, Dorothy, of Union City; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery in Union City.
1855-1940 Irwin, Jennette   Phillipsville  Tier 9 Lot 7
Birth 3/12/1953 Irwin, Linda Lou born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Irwin Thurs., March 12, 1953.
Death 8/6/1997 Irwin, Marian Lopus, 79, of 1111 South Highland Ave., Clearwater, Fla., died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997, at Columbia Clearwater Community Hospital.  She was born in Erie July 18, 1918, daughter of the late Mary Mae Coe and Maxwell W. Wellman.  She was employed as a nurse’s aid at Union City Memorial Hospital.  She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Bangert; her second husband, Clinton Lopus; and a daughter, Christine Ruth Lopus Devoe.  Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Phillips of Clearwater and Mrs. John (Charlotte) Parker of Tyrone, Ga; two brothers, Robert Wellman of Union City and Horace Wellman of Danville, Va.  Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
Birth 6/3/1947 Irwin, Sandra Lee born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Irwin (Fern Southworth) Wed., June 4, 1947.
Death 11/24/1952 Irwin, Mrs. Mabelle, 68, wife of Albert Irwin, passed away Sat. Nov. 26, 1951.  Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Marion Schreckengost; four sons, Lloyd, Carl, Clarence, and Clifford; four daughters, Mrs. Violet Silvis, Felicia Geisister, Mrs. Eva Burgeson, and Mrs. Florence Frederick; two step-sons, Albert and Walter; two step-daughters, Daisy Burton and Lilla Trembly; one step-brother, Wade Schreckengost; and one step-sister, Mrs. Florence Sauers.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Birth 7/10/1955 Irwin, Thomas Delaine born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Irwin (Beatrice Southworth) Sun., July 10, 1955.
Death 1/9/1995 Ishman, Dennis E., 47, 3519 Zuck Rd., Erie, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995.  He was born in Erie on June 1, 1947, a son of Margaret Karkosky Ishman of Erie and Clarence E. Ishman of Waterford.  Besides his parents survivors include a sister, Mrs. Richard (Diana) Bernatowicz of Erie; a half-brother, Galen E. Ishman of Greenville; a half-sister, Debra L. Ishman of Erie; several aunts, uncles and a niece.  Burial was at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Birth 6/5/1949 Israelson, Edwin Neal born to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Israelson (Marion McKinnon) Sun., June 5, 1949.
Birth 12/1925 Israelson, Harold LaRue born to Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Israelson December 1925.
Death 4/20/1974 Israelson, Annette, 89, was born on July 20, 1884 to Charles and Eliza Bert Dorman in Hartfield, NY.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Marie) Rathburn of Corry; two sons:  Karl Israelson of Erie and LaRue Israelson of Union City; a sister, Mrs. Bess Lewis of Union City; three brothers: Paul Dorman of Waterford, John Dorman of Union City, and Lyle Dorman of Florida.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Israelson in 1958; two brothers:  Edward and Floyd Dorman; and a sister, Marion Dorman.  She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 3/27/1958 Israelson, J. Edwin passed away Thurs., Mar. 27, 1958.  He is survived by his wife, Annette; two sons, Karl E. and LaRue; a daughter, Marie Rathbun; one brother, Karl Israelson; three sisters, Mrs. Wildur Swanson, and Felka and Minmi Israelson, Sweden.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Death 1/17/1995 Israelson, Larue, 69, of Warden Street, Union City, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Union City Memorial Hospital.  He was born Dec. 15, 1925, in Union City, the son of the late Joseph Edwin and Rosetta Annette Dorman Israelson.  He was a machinist at the Union City Chair Company before retiring, and had also helped his brother, Karl, in his dry-cleaning business, the former Union City Dry Cleaners.  He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army, and was recipient of the Purple Heart.  He was a member of the American Legion LeBaron Post 237, the F&AM Eureka Lodge 366, and the Union City Volunteer Fire Department, all of Union City.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Karl, in November 1989.  Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary L. Israelson of Union City; a daughter, Mrs. John (Carol) Carbonara of Sharon, Mass.; a sister, Mrs. Marie Rathbun of Corry; and several nieces and naphews.  Burial was at Saint Teresa Cemetery, Union City.
Death 12/27/2001 Israelson, Marion MacKinnon, 85, of Cranberry Street, Erie, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at Abington Crest Nursing Center.  She was born Jan. 1, 1916, in Erie, daughter of the late Neil and Mary MacKinnon.  She and her husband operated Union City Dry Cleaners.  She previously retired as a dental assistant in Erie after 55 years.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 719, in Union City, and the American Dental Assistants Association.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl E. Israelson, in 1989.  Survivors include a son, Edwin “Ed” Israelson and his wife, Carol, of Erie; a sister, Martha Pagliare of Erie; a granddaughter, Barbara Israelson; a grandson, David Israelson; and a niece.  Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.
Birth 10/27/1955 Iszula, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Iszula (Josephine Malecki) Thurs., October 27, 1955.
Death 8/1902 Iverson, W.T. born March 11, 1826; married Phobe J. Duncombe 1857.  Had son, W.E. and daughter, Kittie who died as a child.  They adopted Mary C. and a son, John F. Duncombe (son of Mrs. Iverson’s brother, Wm. Duncombe.)  Mr. Iverson died Aug. 1902.
Death 10/9/1993 Ives.  Bernice Irene Dalrymple Caldwell Ives, formerly of 12865 Route 19 South, Waterford, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1993, at St. Mary’s Home in Erie.  She was born in Spartansburg, the daughter of the late Clifford Orlin and Alma Sutton Dalrymple.  She was the former owner of Bun’s Gift Shop in Waterford and worked with her husband at A and B Auction House.  She graduated from Erie Business School in 1918 and she enjoyed gardening, crocheting and auctions.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry W. Caldwell and Arthur A Ives; three sons, Clifford H., Harold E., and Lester O. Caldwell; two daughters, Dorothy McCleary and Alma Bromley; one brother; one sister; and two grandchildren.  She is survived by one son, Robert L. Caldwell; three daughters, Irma Nelson, Margaret Edwards and Evelyn Coverdale, all of Erie; 36 grandchildren and many great great grandchildren.  Burial was in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Death 7/31/1998 Ives, Earl, 53, of 54 Market St., Union City, died Friday, July 31, 1998.  A graveside service was held in St. Teresa Cemetery.
Death 3/25/1998 Izbicki.  Sophie E. Osiecki Izbicki, 92, mother of Dolores Luba of Waterford, died Wednesday, March 25, 1998, at Metro Health Center.  She was born Oct. 27, 1905, in Poland, daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Mundrzak Osiecki.  Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

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