Charles William Rabette [Parents] married Susan Louisa McLaughlin on 9 Jun 1912 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.
Susan Louisa McLaughlin [Parents] was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA. She died on 27 May 1978 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, MD and was buried in Harbaugh Church Cemetery, Rouzerville, Franklin Co., PA. Susan married Charles William Rabette on 9 Jun 1912 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.
Susan Louisa McLaughlin was born July 17, 1893, in Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, daughter of William Frieze McLaughlin and Anna Hall Blattenberger McLaughlin. She was also the granddaughter of James Green McLaughlin and Anna Frances Frieze McLaughlin. On June 19, 1912, in Greencastle, Franklin County, she married Charles William Rabette, son of Charles William and Amanda Agnes Honodel Rabette. They were the parents of 10 children: Harriet Louisa, Anna Lois, William McLaughlin, Charles Weldon, Earl Raymond, Charlotte Amanda, Paul Frieze, Marianne Susan, Doris Marguerite and James Franklin Rabette. Susan passed away May 27, 1978, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was buried in Harbaugh Church Cemetery, Rouzerville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950:
Name: Charles Rabbitt
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 19 Jun 1912
Event Place: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Age: 19
Birth Year (Estimated): 1893
Father's Name: Charles Rabbitt
Mother's Name: Amanda Rabbitt
Spouse's Name: Susan Louise Mclaughlin
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1894
Spouse's Father's Name: William Mclaughlin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Mclaughlin
Reference ID: 56
GS Film number: 323909
Digital Folder Number: 004261756
Image Number: 00425
They had the following children:
They had the following children:
M i Charles William Rabette
Buford Franklin Mentzer Sr. [Parents] was born on 11 Nov 1895 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. He died on 9 Feb 1982 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. Buford married Florence McLaughlin on 28 Oct 1922 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.
From the WW1 Draft Registration Card, June 5, 1918: Beauford Franklin Mentzer, of 19 West North Street, Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was born November 11, 1896 in Pennsylvania. He was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Company.
Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950:
Name: Buford F. Mentzer
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 28 Oct 1922
Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Age: 25
Birth Year (Estimated): 1897
Father's Name: Wm. J. Mentzer
Mother's Name: Ella B. Shatzer Mentzer
Spouse's Name: Florence Mclaughlin
Spouse's Age: 25
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1897
Spouse's Father's Name: Wm. F. Mclaughlin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Anna Blattenferger Mclaughlin
Reference ID: 588GS
Film number: 323912
Digital Folder Number: 004455260
Image Number: 00345From the Gettysburg Times of Monday evening, August 3, 1959:
"Buford Mentzer Is Seriously Ill.
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. Buford Mentzer, 62, of Orrtanna, was reported in serious condition today by Lancaster General Hospital authorities. Mentzer complained Sunday of severe chest pains while riding on a Pennsylvania Railroad train en route to Waynesboro from Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was taken off the train to the hospital. The nature of his ailment was not disclosed. The hospital said this afternoon some improvement was noted in his condition."From the Hagerstown Morning Herald of Wednesday, August 5, 1959:
"2 Countians On Excursion Hurt By Jolt. At least two persons from Washington County, passengers on the Atlantic City excursion train that stopped suddenly while returning from the resort Saturday night, jolting many from their seats, required hospital treatment.....The passenger removed from the train and taken to the Lancaster, Pennsylvania, hospital was identified as Buford Mentzer, 62, of Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. He complained of severe chest pains. His condition was reported as serious. A railroad spokesman said it was believed Mentzer suffered a heart attack...."From the Gettysburg Times of Wednesday Evening, August 12, 1959:
"Heart Attack Victim Improves. Buford Mentzer, Sr., 62, Orrtanna Route 1, is reported recovering satisfactorily at Lancaster General Hospital where he was taken after suffering a heart attack on a Pennsylvania Railroad excursion train a week ago. Mentzer, a Landis Tool Company employe, was returning home from Atlantic City and suffered a heart attack after the train became uncoupled and made an emergency stop. Members of his family say he will be confined to the Lancaster Hospital several weeks before being allowed to return home."Social Security Death Index:
Name:Buford Mentzer
SSN:173-03-0362
Last Residence:17268 Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born:11 Nov 1895
Died:Feb 1982
State SSN issued:Pennsylvania (Before 1951)(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 51385368)
Florence McLaughlin [Parents] was born on 18 Jul 1897 in Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA. She died on 18 Dec 1990 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. Florence married Buford Franklin Mentzer Sr. on 28 Oct 1922 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.
Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950:
Name: Buford F. Mentzer
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 28 Oct 1922
Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Age: 25
Birth Year (Estimated): 1897
Father's Name: Wm. J. Mentzer
Mother's Name: Ella B. Shatzer Mentzer
Spouse's Name: Florence Mclaughlin
Spouse's Age: 25
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1897
Spouse's Father's Name: Wm. F. Mclaughlin
Spouse's Mother's Name: Anna Blattenferger Mclaughlin
Reference ID: 588GS
Film number: 323912
Digital Folder Number: 004455260
Image Number: 00345Social Security Death Index:
Name:Florence Mentzer
SSN:170-24-2005
Born:18 Jul 1897
Died:18 Dec 1990
State SSN issued:Pennsylvania (Before 1951)(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 51389235)
They had the following children:
F i Frances Louise Mentzer M ii Buford Franklin Mentzer Jr. was born on 2 Dec 1927. He died on 7 Feb 2000 and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 124164617)
William J. Mentzer married Ella B. Shatzer.
Ella B. Shatzer married William J. Mentzer.
They had the following children:
M i Buford Franklin Mentzer Sr.
Donald G. Valentine Sr. [Parents] was born on 6 Jun 1923 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. He died on 18 Jan 2008 in Fayetteville, Franklin Co., PA and was buried on 22 Jan 2008 in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. Donald married Frances Louise Mentzer on 26 Dec 1942 in Leitersburg, MD.
The Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, January 2008
MR. DONALD G. VALENTINE, SR., 84, of 575 Buchanan Valley Rd., Orrtanna, PA, died at 4:15 P.M., January 18, 2008 in Village of Laurel Run, Fayetteville, PA.Born June 6, 1923 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late M. C. and Elva Mae (Gayman) Valentine. He lived in the Caledonia area since 1945.
He attended Washington Township High School with the class of 1941.
He and his wife, Frances Louise (Mentzer) Valentine, were married on December 26, 1942 in Leitersburg, MD.
Mr. Valentine was employed as a pattern maker by Landis Machine Company for several years before retiring in 1974. He served as a minister at Marsh Creek Church of the Brethren, Gettysburg, for 44 years. Mr. Valentine was a gifted woodworker and enjoyed crafting many items for his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters: Elva Nell, Dillsburg, MD, Diana Shank, Orrtanna, Carolyn Priest, Greencastle, PA; a son: Donald G. Valentine, Jr.- Orrtanna; eighteen grandchildren, thirty eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Shank; and four brothers: John Valentine, Robert Valentine, H. Denton Valentine and Edward Valentine.
Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, in Trinity Meeting House, formerly Prices Church of the Brethren, 10610 Wayne Highway, Waynesboro, PA with Ministers Mark Long and John Eberly officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 P.M., Monday in the church and Tuesday for one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Helps, P.O. Box 391, Hanover, PA 17331.
Frances Louise Mentzer [Parents] was born on 30 Dec 1923 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. She died on 9 Sep 2013 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA and was buried on 11 Sep 2013 in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. Frances married Donald G. Valentine Sr. on 26 Dec 1942 in Leitersburg, MD.
"The Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Monday, 9 September 2013
MRS. FRANCES L. (MENTZER) VALENTINE, 89, a resident of Falling Spring Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA and formerly of 575 Buchanan Valley Road, Orrtanna, PA, passed away Monday, September 09, 2013 in the nursing home.Born December 30, 1923 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Florence (McLaughlin) Mentzer.
Mrs. Valentine was a graduate of Washington Township High School with the Class of 1941.
She and her husband, the late Mr. Donald G. Valentine, Sr., were married December 26, 1942 in Leitersburg, MD. Mr. Valentine passed away January 18, 2008.
Mrs. Valentine was a homemaker. She was a member of Chambersburg Dunkard Brethren Church. Mrs. Valentine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved serving the Lord. She enjoyed the company of others and helping the less fortunate. She also enjoyed cooking, canning and was an accomplished seamstress.
She is survived by four children, Elva Nell, widow of the late Charles Nell, of Dillsburg, PA, Diana Shark of Orrtanna, Carolyn Priest of Greencastle, PA and Donald G. Valentine, Jr. of Orrtanna; 18 great-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Buford Mentzer, Jr.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Trinity Fellowship Meeting House, 10610 Wayne Highway, Waynesboro with Mr. Thomas Priest and Mr. John Eberly officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, with Mr. Ben Shank officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Bible Helps, P.O. Box 391, Hanover PA 17331. Arrangements are by Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro.OBITUARY UPDATE :
Also preceded in death by a daughter Patricia E. Valentine Shank.(Other sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 116807361)
They had the following children:
F i Elva Valentine F ii Diana Valentine F iii Carolyn Valentine M iv Donald G. Valentine Jr. F v Patricia E. Valentine
Elva Valentine [Parents]
Diana Valentine [Parents]
Carolyn Valentine [Parents]
They had the following children:
M i Donald G. Valentine Sr.
Patricia E. Valentine [Parents] was born on 4 May 1955 in Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA. She died on 3 Jul 1998 in Orrtanna, Adams Co., PA and was buried in Flohrs Lutheran Church Cemetery, McKnightstown, Adams Co., PA. Patricia married Shank.
(Sources:
1. Findagrave.com - Memorial# 124151914)