Person Page 2,406

Florence Mae Rossman1

F, #60126, b. 1919, d. 2023
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Stanley Edward Pick (b. 1914, d. 1951)

Children:

Son*Larry Warren Pick (b. 28 December 1942, d. 19 October 2006)
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Vital Facts

BirthFlorence Mae Rossman was born in 1919.1
DeathShe died in 2023.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1919
    Birth
    1919
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 2023~104
    Death
    2023
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Florence Mae Rossman has the reference number 60126.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for PICK, LARRY WARREN in North Bend Cemetery, North Bend, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 December 1942, Birth Place: Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 19 October 2006, Death Place: Renovo, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222430946/larry_warren-pick: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Larry Warren Pick (28 Dec 1942–19 Oct 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 222430946, citing North Bend Cemetery, North Bend, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by MeshaMarie (contributor 49129688).; Record ID: 222430946,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Larry Warren Pick (1942-2006) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222430946. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Don Alan Dowling1

M, #60127, b. 1 September 1947, d. 22 November 1947
Pedigree Link
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Father*Leslie David Dowling (b. 27 April 1906, d. 3 February 1978)
Mother*Mabel Violet Divine (b. 3 March 1908, d. 7 July 1992)
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Vital Facts

BirthDon Alan Dowling was born on 1 September 1947 in Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 22 November 1947, in Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 2 months; Renovo Hospital.1
BurialHe was buried on 25 November 1947 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Jersey Shore Cemetery; Memorial ID: 209818658.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1947
    Birth
    1 September 1947 | Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1947
    Residence
    Before 22 November 1947 | North Bend, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 19470
    Death
    22 November 1947 | Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Don Alan Dowling died on 22 November 1947, in Renovo, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 2 months; Renovo Hospital.
    Cause: Labor pneumonia, 4 days
    Citation: 1
  • 1947
    Burial
    25 November 1947 | Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    He was buried on 25 November 1947 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Jersey Shore Cemetery; Memorial ID: 209818658.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Race
    Don Alan Dowling was shown as White.
    Citation: 1
  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Don Alan Dowling has the reference number 60127.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Don Alan Dowlinf Deathj Certificate 1947, Pennsylvania; Kindly shared on Find a Grave by Storres Myers on 6 May 2020
Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: 22nd cousin of Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/127/209818658_d51f4221-f925-4c6c-9004-988dca438396.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, DON ALAN in Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 1 September 1947, Birth Place: Renovo, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 22 November 1947, Death Place: Renovo, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209818658/don_alan-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Don Alan Dowling (1 Sep 1947–22 Nov 1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 209818658, citing Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Storres Myers (contributor 47093371).; Record ID: 209818658,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Don Alan Dowling (1947-1947) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209818658. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ann Ellen Divine1

F, #60128, b. 6 December 1911, d. 11 January 1976
Pedigree Link
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Father*Percy Divine (b. 1882, d. 1950)
Mother*Lucy Mae Carson (b. 1888, d. 1964)
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Partner: John Lewis Fay (b. 3 September 1905, d. 8 January 1972)

Children:

Son*Richard William Fay (b. 24 October 1938, d. 22 April 2001)
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Vital Facts

BirthAnn Ellen Divine was born on 6 December 1911 in Cogan House Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageShe and John Lewis Fay were married before 1938.
MarriageShe and Leslie David Dowling were married in 1955.1
DeathShe died on 11 January 1976, in Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 64.1
BurialShe was buried after 11 January 1976 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Jersey Shore Cemetery; Plot: M 1288-8; Memorial ID: 223771406.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1911
    Birth
    6 December 1911 | Cogan House Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1938
    Marriage | John Lewis Fay
    Before 1938
    Birth on 3 September 1905 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: on 8 January 1972
  • 1955~44
    1955
    Age ~49
    Birth on 27 April 1906 | English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Death: on 3 February 1978 | Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • Inscription
    Citation: 1
  • 197664
    Death
    11 January 1976 | Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Ann Ellen Divine died on 11 January 1976, in Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 64.
    Citation: 1
  • 1976
    Burial
    After 11 January 1976 | Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    She was buried after 11 January 1976 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Jersey Shore Cemetery; Plot: M 1288-8; Memorial ID: 223771406.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ann Ellen Divine has the reference number 60128.
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Find a Grave Obituary as at 25 August 2026:-

Ann's sister Mabel was Leslie Dowling first wife.

Ann also has a brother Elmer Devine 1914-2011.
Another brother Leonard F. Devine 1910-1927 FAG # 143339754
Gravesite Details
Ann's headstone is the same stone as her husband Les. But her inscription is on the back side on the stone. This was the 2nd marriage for both.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: Partner of Leslie David Dowling (21st cousin 1 time removed of Brian Thomas Dowling)
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ANN ELLEN in Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 6 December 1911, Birth Place: Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 11 January 1976, Death Place: Montgomery, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223771406/ann_ellen-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Ann Ellen Devine Dowling (6 Dec 1911–11 Jan 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 223771406, citing Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by MeshaMarie (contributor 49129688).; Record ID: 223771406,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ann Ellen Devine Dowling (1911-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223771406. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Leonard Divine1

M, #60129, b. 1910, d. 1927
Pedigree Link
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Father*Percy Divine (b. 1882, d. 1950)
Mother*Lucy Mae Carson (b. 1888, d. 1964)
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Vital Facts

BirthLeonard Divine was born in 1910.1
DeathHe died in 1927. Note: Find a Grave 143339754.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1910
    Birth
    1910
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1927~17
    Death
    1927
    Leonard Divine died in 1927. Note: Find a Grave 143339754.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Leonard Divine has the reference number 60129.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2021/60/223771406_f8a57d5c-6ded-482d-a7d4-bf618f16da69.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, ANN ELLEN in Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 6 December 1911, Birth Place: Cogan House Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 11 January 1976, Death Place: Montgomery, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223771406/ann_ellen-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Ann Ellen Devine Dowling (6 Dec 1911–11 Jan 1976), Find a Grave Memorial ID 223771406, citing Jersey Shore Cemetery, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by MeshaMarie (contributor 49129688).; Record ID: 223771406,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Ann Ellen Devine Dowling (1911-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223771406. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John Lewis Fay1

M, #60130, b. 3 September 1905, d. 8 January 1972
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Partner: Ann Ellen Divine (b. 6 December 1911, d. 11 January 1976)

Children:

Son*Richard William Fay (b. 24 October 1938, d. 22 April 2001)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn Lewis Fay was born on 3 September 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.1
MarriageHe and Ann Ellen Divine were married before 1938.
DeathHe died on 8 January 1972. Note: Age: 66.1
BurialHe was buried after 8 January 1972 in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Montoursville Cemetery; Plot: A1408; Memorial ID: 236619436.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1905
    Birth
    3 September 1905 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1
  • 1938
    Marriage | Ann Ellen Divine
    Before 1938
    Birth on 6 December 1911 | Cogan House Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 11 January 1976 | Montgomery, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG

Events - Death & Burial

  • 197266
    Death
    8 January 1972
    John Lewis Fay died on 8 January 1972. Note: Age: 66.
    Citation: 1
  • 1972
    Burial
    After 8 January 1972 | Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    He was buried after 8 January 1972 in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Montoursville Cemetery; Plot: A1408; Memorial ID: 236619436.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Lewis Fay has the reference number 60130.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for FAY, JOHN LEWIS in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 3 September 1905, Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 8 January 1972; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236619436/john_lewis-fay: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John Lewis Fay (3 Sep 1905–8 Jan 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 236619436, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rachelhead (contributor 46939080).; Record ID: 236619436,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John Lewis Fay (1905-1972) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236619436. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Richard William Fay1

M, #60131, b. 24 October 1938, d. 22 April 2001
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Father*John Lewis Fay (b. 3 September 1905, d. 8 January 1972)
Mother*Ann Ellen Divine (b. 6 December 1911, d. 11 January 1976)
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Vital Facts

BirthRichard William Fay was born on 24 October 1938.1
DeathHe died on 22 April 2001.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1938
    Birth
    24 October 1938
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 200162
    Death
    22 April 2001
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Richard William Fay has the reference number 60131.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 25 August 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for FAY, JOHN LEWIS in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 3 September 1905, Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 8 January 1972; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236619436/john_lewis-fay: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John Lewis Fay (3 Sep 1905–8 Jan 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 236619436, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rachelhead (contributor 46939080).; Record ID: 236619436,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John Lewis Fay (1905-1972) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236619436. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

Marian Grace Tyler1

F, #60132, b. 12 January 1921, d. 12 May 1985
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Father*John Thomas Tyler (b. 1888, d. 1959)
Mother*Martha M Schultz (b. 1889, d. DECEASED)
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Vital Facts

MarriageMarian Grace Tyler and James William Dowling were married.2
BirthShe was born on 12 January 1921 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.2
DeathShe died on 12 May 1985, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 64.2
BurialShe was buried after 12 May 1985 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 146886239.2

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Birth on 7 November 1912 | Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 6 December 1965 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 2
  • 1921
    Birth
    12 January 1921 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 198564
    Death
    12 May 1985 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Marian Grace Tyler died on 12 May 1985, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 64.
    Citation: 2
  • 1985
    Burial
    After 12 May 1985 | English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    She was buried after 12 May 1985 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 146886239.
    Citation: 2

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Marian Grace Tyler has the reference number 60132.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: Partner of James William Dowling (21st cousin 1 time removed of Brian Thomas Dowling)
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/142/146886239_1432426385.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, MARIAN GRACE in English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 12 January 1921, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 12 May 1985, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146886239/marian_grace-dowling: accessed 26 Aug 2026), memorial page for Marian Grace Tyler Dowling (12 Jan 1921–12 May 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 146886239, citing English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Conservative Patriot (contributor 47556898).; Record ID: 146886239,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 26 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Marian Grace Tyler Dowling (1921-1985) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146886239. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, RAE JEAN in English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 21 September 1939, Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 16 February 1942, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147106804/rae_jean-dowling: accessed 26 Aug 2026), memorial page for Rae Jean Dowling (21 Sep 1939–16 Feb 1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 147106804, citing English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Conservative Patriot (contributor 47556898).; Record ID: 147106804;
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Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn1

F, #60133, b. 28 October 1915, d. 21 January 1998
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Partner: James William Dowling (b. 7 November 1912, d. 6 December 1965)

Children:

Daughter*Suzanne Louise Dowling (b. 18 January 1935, d. 3 June 2006)
Son*Harold William Dowling+ (b. 4 April 1939, d. 26 January 1995)
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Vital Facts

BirthDorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn was born on 28 October 1915 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageShe and James William Dowling were married in 1934.1
DeathShe died on 21 January 1998, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 82.1
BurialShe was buried after 21 January 1998 in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Wildwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 218244918.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1915
    Birth
    28 October 1915 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1934~19
    1934
    Age ~22
    Birth on 7 November 1912 | Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 6 December 1965 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 199882
    Death
    21 January 1998 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn died on 21 January 1998, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 82.
    Citation: 1
  • 1998
    Burial
    After 21 January 1998 | Loyalsock Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    She was buried after 21 January 1998 in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Wildwood Cemetery; Memorial ID: 218244918.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn has the reference number 60133.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: Partner of James William Dowling (21st cousin 1 time removed of Brian Thomas Dowling)
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/314/218244918_f5296c8b-9ac6-4d70-b550-1964378daffb.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, DOROTHY ELIZABETH in Wildwood Cemetery, Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 October 1915, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 21 January 1998, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218244918/dorothy_elizabeth-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn Dowling (28 Oct 1915–21 Jan 1998), Find a Grave Memorial ID 218244918, citing Wildwood Cemetery, Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Michelle Ranck Koons (contributor 49206363).; Record ID: 218244918,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn Dowling (1915-1998) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218244918. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Suzanne Louise Dowling1

F, #60134, b. 18 January 1935, d. 3 June 2006
Pedigree Link
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Father*James William Dowling (b. 7 November 1912, d. 6 December 1965)
Mother*Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn (b. 28 October 1915, d. 21 January 1998)
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Vital Facts

BirthSuzanne Louise Dowling was born on 18 January 1935 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageShe and Donald Leon Niklaus were married on 5 October 1956.2
DeathShe died on 3 June 2006, in Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 71.1
BurialShe was buried after 3 June 2006 Memorial ID: 155699018.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Suzanne Louise Niklaus
    Citation: 1
  • 1935
    Birth
    18 January 1935 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 195621
    5 October 1956
    Age 23
    Birth on 22 November 1932 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 3 July 2015 | Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 200671
    Death
    3 June 2006 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Suzanne Louise Dowling died on 3 June 2006, in Pennsylvania, USA. Note: Age: 71.
    Citation: 1
  • 2006
    Burial
    After 3 June 2006
    She was buried after 3 June 2006 Memorial ID: 155699018.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Suzanne Louise Dowling has the reference number 60134.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: 22nd cousin of Brian Thomas Dowling
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Cause of Death
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USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: Not available as at 25 August 2026,
    Citation Detail: Grave for NIKLAUS, SUZANNE LOUISE in , Birth Date: 18 January 1935, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 3 June 2006, Death Place: Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155699018/suzanne_louise-niklaus: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Suzanne Louise Dowling Niklaus (18 Jan 1935–3 Jun 2006), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155699018; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47332453).; Record ID: 155699018,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Suzanne Louise Dowling Niklaus (1935-2006) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155699018. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).
  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for NIKLAUS, DONALD LEON in , Birth Date: 22 November 1932, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 3 July 2015, Death Place: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422/donald_leon-niklaus: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (22 Nov 1932–3 Jul 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155695422; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47332453).; Record ID: 155695422;
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Donald Leon Niklaus1

M, #60135, b. 22 November 1932, d. 3 July 2015
Pedigree Link
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Father*Frederick Sterling Niklaus (b. 1895, d. 1977)
Mother*Sarah Jane Cross (b. 1907, d. 1957)
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Vital Facts

BirthDonald Leon Niklaus was born on 22 November 1932 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Suzanne Louise Dowling were married on 5 October 1956.1
DeathHe died on 3 July 2015, in Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 82.1
BurialHe was buried on 10 July 2015 Memorial ID: 155695422.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1932
    Birth
    22 November 1932 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 195623
    5 October 1956
    Age 21
    Birth on 18 January 1935 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 3 June 2006 | Pennsylvania, USA
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 201582
    Death
    3 July 2015 | Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Donald Leon Niklaus died on 3 July 2015, in Hershey, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 82.
    Citation: 1
  • 2015
    Burial
    10 July 2015
    He was buried on 10 July 2015 Memorial ID: 155695422.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Donald Leon Niklaus has the reference number 60135.
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Find a Grave Obituary as at 25 August 2026:-

From the July 7, 2015, edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette:

Donald L. Niklaus Sr. passed away on July 3, 2015, at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.

Donald was born on Nov. 22, 1932, at Williamsport. He was the son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Cross) Niklaus.

Donald served his country with honor in the U.S. Air Force where he was a veteran of the Korean War.

Donald was married to the late Suzanne D. (Dowling) Niklaus on Oct. 5, 1956. Together they shared 49 years of marriage.

Donald enjoyed his retirement and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Donald is survived by four children, James (Halle) Niklaus, Donald (Sandie Border) Niklaus, Kathryn (John) Notor and Karen (Brett) Reassner, all of Williamsport. He is also survived by one brother, Ronald; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Andrea, Thomas, Joseph, Laura, Marissa, Samantha, Connor and Ian; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by his late parents and his wife Suzanne. He was also predeceased by five siblings, Doris, Norma, Joanne, Frederick and Sarah.

Funeral services for Donald L. Niklaus will be held Friday, July 10, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the South Williamsport United Methodist Church, 409 Main St., South Williamsport, with pastor Mark D. Brumbach officiating.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 6 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

The family kindly declines floral tributes and kindly requests that donations be made in memory of Donald L. Niklaus to the South Williamsport United Methodist Church, 409 Main St., South Williamsport, or Hope Lodge, 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport, PA 17702.
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/337/155695422_1449285252.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for NIKLAUS, DONALD LEON in , Birth Date: 22 November 1932, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 3 July 2015, Death Place: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422/donald_leon-niklaus: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (22 Nov 1932–3 Jul 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155695422; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47332453).; Record ID: 155695422,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (1932-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Frederick Sterling Niklaus1

M, #60136, b. 1895, d. 1977
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Partner: Sarah Jane Cross (b. 1907, d. 1957)

Children:

Son*Donald Leon Niklaus (b. 22 November 1932, d. 3 July 2015)
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Vital Facts

BirthFrederick Sterling Niklaus was born in 1895.1
DeathHe died in 1977.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1895
    Birth
    1895
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1977~82
    Death
    1977
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Frederick Sterling Niklaus has the reference number 60136.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/337/155695422_1449285252.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for NIKLAUS, DONALD LEON in , Birth Date: 22 November 1932, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 3 July 2015, Death Place: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422/donald_leon-niklaus: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (22 Nov 1932–3 Jul 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155695422; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47332453).; Record ID: 155695422,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (1932-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Sarah Jane Cross1

F, #60137, b. 1907, d. 1957
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Frederick Sterling Niklaus (b. 1895, d. 1977)

Children:

Son*Donald Leon Niklaus (b. 22 November 1932, d. 3 July 2015)
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Vital Facts

BirthSarah Jane Cross was born in 1907.1
DeathShe died in 1957.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1907
    Birth
    1907
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1957~50
    Death
    1957
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Sarah Jane Cross has the reference number 60137.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/337/155695422_1449285252.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for NIKLAUS, DONALD LEON in , Birth Date: 22 November 1932, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 3 July 2015, Death Place: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422/donald_leon-niklaus: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (22 Nov 1932–3 Jul 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 155695422; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 47332453).; Record ID: 155695422,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Donald Leon Niklaus Sr. (1932-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155695422. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Harold William Dowling1

M, #60142, b. 4 April 1939, d. 26 January 1995
Pedigree Link
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Father*James William Dowling (b. 7 November 1912, d. 6 December 1965)
Mother*Dorothy Elizabeth Plankenhorn (b. 28 October 1915, d. 21 January 1998)
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Partner: Rochelle E Hendershot (b. 28 November 1941, d. 25 December 2016)

Children:

Son*Jeffrey Francis Dowling (b. 26 April 1966, d. 5 June 2004)
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Vital Facts

BirthHarold William Dowling was born on 4 April 1939 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Rochelle E Hendershot were married before 1966.2
DeathHe died on 26 January 1995, in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 55.1
BurialHe was buried after 26 January 1995 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 147035219.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1939
    Birth
    4 April 1939 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1966
    Before 1966
    Birth on 28 November 1941 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 25 December 2016 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 199555
    Death
    26 January 1995 | Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Harold William Dowling died on 26 January 1995, in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 55.
    Citation: 1
  • 1995
    Burial
    After 26 January 1995 | English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    He was buried after 26 January 1995 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 147035219.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Harold William Dowling has the reference number 60142.
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Ethnicity50.00% American
50.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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Cause of Death
Death Age
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/145/147035219_1432694304.jpg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, HAROLD WILLIAM in English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 4 April 1939, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 26 January 1995, Death Place: Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147035219/harold_william-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Harold William Dowling (4 Apr 1939–26 Jan 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 147035219, citing English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Conservative Patriot (contributor 47556898).; Record ID: 147035219,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Harold William Dowling (1939-1995) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147035219. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, ROCHELLE E. in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 November 1941, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 25 December 2016, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419/rochelle_e-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (28 Nov 1941–25 Dec 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174535419, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 174535419;
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Rochelle E Hendershot

F, #60143, b. 28 November 1941, d. 25 December 2016
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Father*Francis Thomas Hendershot (b. 1915, d. 1970)
Mother*Olive E Hendershot (b. 1911, d. 1996)
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Partner: Harold William Dowling (b. 4 April 1939, d. 26 January 1995)

Children:

Son*Jeffrey Francis Dowling (b. 26 April 1966, d. 5 June 2004)
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Vital Facts

BirthRochelle E Hendershot was born on 28 November 1941 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageShe and Harold William Dowling were married before 1966.1
MarriageShe and John H VanBuskirk were married on 6 July 1987.2
DeathShe died on 25 December 2016, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 75.1
BurialShe was buried after 25 December 2016 in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Montoursville Cemetery; Memorial ID: 174535419.1


Census Summary

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • Name Rochelle E Van Buskirk
    Citation: 1
  • 1941
    Birth
    28 November 1941 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 1966
    Before 1966
    Birth on 4 April 1939 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 26 January 1995 | Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 198745
    6 July 1987
    Age 54
    Birth on 11 December 1932 | Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 26 August 2019 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 2

Events - Death & Burial

  • 201675
    Death
    25 December 2016 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Rochelle E Hendershot died on 25 December 2016, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 75.
    Citation: 1
  • 2016
    Burial
    After 25 December 2016 | Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    She was buried after 25 December 2016 in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Montoursville Cemetery; Memorial ID: 174535419.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Rochelle E Hendershot has the reference number 60143.
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Find a Grave Obituary as at 25 August 2026:-

ROCHELLE E. VAN BUSKIRK
AGE 75 YEARS

Rochelle E. Van Buskirk, of Montoursville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
She was a daughter of Francis and Olive Haines Hendershot.

Rochelle retired from GTE Sylvania in Montoursville. She worked after retirement at Keystone Staffing and has done numerous caterings throughout her retirement with Springman’s Country Store.

She was a woman of strong faith and a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Montoursville, where she served on numerous committees and loved serving at Faith Cafe. Her passion was for hospitality, especially through her love of cooking for others. She was also a member of ABWA, where she served as president and was awarded woman of the year.

Rochelle was fondly known as Gam by many. Her greatest love was her family, especially spending time with them out by her pool.

Surviving is her husband, John H. Van Buskirk, whom she married July 6, 1987; her children, Pamela A. (Paul) Hartsock, of Montoursville and James Dowling, of Muncy; sister, Connie Hendershot, of South Williamsport; grandchildren, Kimberly (Corey) Hunter, of Sinking Spring, Melissa (Dr. Joshua) Stutzman, of Hughesville, Syd Dowling, of Williamsport and Kelsey Dowling, of Montoursville.

She is also survived by her 6 great-grandchildren and 4 stepchildren,

She was predeceased by her parents; son, Jeffrey Dowling and her brothers, William and Francis Hendershot.

The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Faith United Methodist Church, 700 Fairview Drive, Montoursville, with Pastor Rusty Wolfinger officiating.
Interment will follow in the Montoursville Cemetery.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: Partner of Harold William Dowling (22nd cousin of Brian Thomas Dowling)
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/94/198071071_395f3740-c7ee-41b7-ae29-074c9af66f86.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, ROCHELLE E. in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 November 1941, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 25 December 2016, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419/rochelle_e-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (28 Nov 1941–25 Dec 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174535419, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 174535419,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (1941-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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  2. [S1447] SOURCE (Short):, Title: "Memorials", Service: Find A Grave Inc., Lehi, Utah84043. USA, Find-A-Grave, Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, JOHN H. “BUSSY” in Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 11 December 1932, Birth Place: Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 26 August 2019, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055/john_h-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (11 Dec 1932–26 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202509055, citing Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 202509055;
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Jeffrey Francis Dowling1

M, #60144, b. 26 April 1966, d. 5 June 2004
Pedigree Link
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Father*Harold William Dowling (b. 4 April 1939, d. 26 January 1995)
Mother*Rochelle E Hendershot (b. 28 November 1941, d. 25 December 2016)
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Vital Facts

BirthJeffrey Francis Dowling was born on 26 April 1966 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 5 June 2004, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 38.1
BurialHe was buried after 5 June 2004 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 147103818.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1966
    Birth
    26 April 1966 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 200438
    Death
    5 June 2004 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Jeffrey Francis Dowling died on 5 June 2004, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 38.
    Citation: 1
  • 2004
    Burial
    After 5 June 2004 | English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    He was buried after 5 June 2004 in English Center, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, English Center Cemetery; Memorial ID: 147103818.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Jeffrey Francis Dowling has the reference number 60144.
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Ethnicity25.00% American
75.00% No 'National Origin' data found for this person
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for DOWLING, JEFFREY FRANCIS in English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 26 April 1966, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 5 June 2004, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147103818/jeffrey_francis-dowling: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Jeffrey Francis Dowling (26 Apr 1966–5 Jun 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 147103818, citing English Center Cemetery, English Center, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Conservative Patriot (contributor 47556898).; Record ID: 147103818,
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John H VanBuskirk1

M, #60145, b. 11 December 1932, d. 26 August 2019
Pedigree Link
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Father*John Harvey VanBuskirk (b. 1898, d. 1990)
Mother*Ruth Eleanor Fenstamaker (b. 1912, d. 1994)
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BirthJohn H VanBuskirk was born on 11 December 1932 in Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG.1
MarriageHe and Rochelle E Hendershot were married on 6 July 1987.1
DeathHe died on 26 August 2019, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 86.1
BurialHe was buried after 26 August 2019 in Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Picture Rocks Cemetery; Memorial ID: 202509055.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1932
    Birth
    11 December 1932 | Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1
  • 198754
    6 July 1987
    Age 45
    Birth on 28 November 1941 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Death: on 25 December 2016 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 201986
    Death
    26 August 2019 | Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    John H VanBuskirk died on 26 August 2019, in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG. Note: Age: 86.
    Citation: 1
  • 2019
    Burial
    After 26 August 2019 | Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG
    He was buried after 26 August 2019 in Picture Rocks, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USAG, Picture Rocks Cemetery; Memorial ID: 202509055.
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John H VanBuskirk has the reference number 60145.
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Find a Grave Obituary as at 25 August 2026:-

JOHN H. VAN BUSKIRK JR.
AGE 86 YEARS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN

John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr., of Hughesville, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at The Gatehouse. He was a son of the late John Harvey Sr. and Ruth Eleanor (Fenstamaker) Van Buskirk.

John was a 1950 graduate of Hughesville High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and with the Army Reserves, retiring in 1991. John had worked at the former Sprout-Waldron’s, Muncy, a member of their Quarter Century Club, and at Central Equipment, retiring in 2017. He was a member of Muncy Masonic Lodge No. 299 F&AM and the Scottish Rite. In addition, John belonged to the American Legion, the Duboistown VFW and the Picture Rocks Fire Department. He served 10 years on the East Lycoming School Board. John was a former Cub Scout Pack Leader in Picture Rocks. He enjoyed bingo, fishing and hunting, belonging to the Little Gap Hunting Club where he served as president for over 40 years.

John loved sports. In the Air Force, he played fastpitch softball, basketball and volleyball while stationed in Korea and played fastpitch softball and baseball while at Eglin Air Force Base. He played fastpitch softball while working at Sprout-Waldrons where they were league champions 14 years in a row. John also played baseball in local adult leagues for the Picture Rocks Rockets, Hughesville Travelers and the Muncy town team. He umpired for the North Branch Baseball League. John coached little league teams, Grange & Montys, and the Picture Rocks Rockets in the intermediate league.

He is survived by two daughters, Ruth (Woody) Fry, of Hughesville, and Mary (Chris) Albano, of Alpharetta, Ga.; two sons, Mark (Michele) Van Buskirk, of Gainesville, Ga., and John F. (Cindy) Van Buskirk, of Boonsboro, Md.; a sister, Shirley Van Buskirk, of Picture Rocks; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. John is also survived by a stepdaughter, Pam (Paul) Hartsock, and a stepson, James Dowling. John was preceded in death by his wife, Rochelle Van Buskirk, and stepson, Jeffrey Dowling.

Funeral Services: Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church
658 Village Road, Pennsdale, with Rev. Kevin St. Martin officiating.
Interment: Picture Rocks Cemetery with graveside military honors.

Published in the WILLIAMSPORT SUN GAZETTE
August 28, 2019.
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This person appears in the following lists:-
USA, Pennsylvania
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
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    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, JOHN H. “BUSSY” in Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 11 December 1932, Birth Place: Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 26 August 2019, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055/john_h-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (11 Dec 1932–26 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202509055, citing Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 202509055,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (1932-2019) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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John Harvey VanBuskirk1

M, #60146, b. 1898, d. 1990
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Ruth Eleanor Fenstamaker (b. 1912, d. 1994)

Children:

Son*John H VanBuskirk (b. 11 December 1932, d. 26 August 2019)
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Vital Facts

BirthJohn Harvey VanBuskirk was born in 1898.1
DeathHe died in 1990.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1898
    Birth
    1898
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1990~92
    Death
    1990
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study John Harvey VanBuskirk has the reference number 60146.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/152/202509055_fb939548-0c9c-45f0-bb5a-83b666e10eb0.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, JOHN H. “BUSSY” in Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 11 December 1932, Birth Place: Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 26 August 2019, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055/john_h-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (11 Dec 1932–26 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202509055, citing Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 202509055,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (1932-2019) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Ruth Eleanor Fenstamaker1

F, #60147, b. 1912, d. 1994
Pedigree Link
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Partner: John Harvey VanBuskirk (b. 1898, d. 1990)

Children:

Son*John H VanBuskirk (b. 11 December 1932, d. 26 August 2019)
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Vital Facts

BirthRuth Eleanor Fenstamaker was born in 1912.1
DeathShe died in 1994.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1912
    Birth
    1912
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1994~82
    Death
    1994
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Ruth Eleanor Fenstamaker has the reference number 60147.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2025/152/202509055_fb939548-0c9c-45f0-bb5a-83b666e10eb0.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, JOHN H. “BUSSY” in Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 11 December 1932, Birth Place: Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 26 August 2019, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055/john_h-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (11 Dec 1932–26 Aug 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202509055, citing Picture Rocks Cemetery, Picture Rocks, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 202509055,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "John H. “Bussy” Van Buskirk Jr. (1932-2019) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202509055. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Francis Thomas Hendershot1

M, #60148, b. 1915, d. 1970
Pedigree Link
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Partner: Olive E Hendershot (b. 1911, d. 1996)

Children:

Daughter*Rochelle E Hendershot+ (b. 28 November 1941, d. 25 December 2016)
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Vital Facts

BirthFrancis Thomas Hendershot was born in 1915.1
DeathHe died in 1970.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1915
    Birth
    1915
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1970~55
    Death
    1970
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Francis Thomas Hendershot has the reference number 60148.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/94/198071071_395f3740-c7ee-41b7-ae29-074c9af66f86.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, ROCHELLE E. in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 November 1941, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 25 December 2016, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419/rochelle_e-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (28 Nov 1941–25 Dec 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174535419, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 174535419,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (1941-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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Olive E Hendershot1

F, #60149, b. 1911, d. 1996
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Partner: Francis Thomas Hendershot (b. 1915, d. 1970)

Children:

Daughter*Rochelle E Hendershot+ (b. 28 November 1941, d. 25 December 2016)
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Vital Facts

BirthOlive E Hendershot was born in 1911.1
DeathShe died in 1996.1

Events - Chronological (including alternatives)

  • 1911
    Birth
    1911
    Citation: 1

Events - Death & Burial

  • 1996~85
    Death
    1996
    Citation: 1

Facts - Non-Chronological

  • Reference Number
    In the Dowling One-Name Study Olive E Hendershot has the reference number 60149.
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Relationship to the site collator Brian Thomas Dowling: No direct relationship yet found to Brian Thomas Dowling
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  1. [S1447] SOURCE: (Full),
    Source Combined Fields: Image: https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2019/94/198071071_395f3740-c7ee-41b7-ae29-074c9af66f86.jpeg,
    Citation Detail: Grave for VAN BUSKIRK, ROCHELLE E. in Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; , Birth Date: 28 November 1941, Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, Death Date: 25 December 2016, Death Place: Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419/rochelle_e-van_buskirk: accessed 25 Aug 2026), memorial page for Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (28 Nov 1941–25 Dec 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174535419, citing Montoursville Cemetery, Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Peggy English (contributor 48201161).; Record ID: 174535419,
    Citation Text: Collated by Brian Thomas Dowling (1955-) for the Dowling One-Name Study on 25 August 2026, using the Page Service: Find a Grave; Page Host: findagrave.com; Page Title: "Rochelle E. Hendershot Van Buskirk (1941-2016) - Find a Grave Memorial"; URL (Transcript): https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174535419. - (extracted using ORA (Online Registry Assistant)).

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