christened Oct 21,1853 Hankey Church, Westmoreland Co, PA
Obituary from Sewickley Herald 9 Sep 1932:
Reuben Best, aged 80, died at 1:15am Sunday, Sept 4, 1932 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs George Custer, in Youngstown, Ohio, after a brief illness.Friends were received at the WE Gray Funeral Home, 328 Beaver St, where services were conducted by Rev HA Welday of the Sewickley Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday afternoon.Interment was made in the Sewickley Cemetery.Mr Best was born in Westmoreland County, a son of John M and Martha Rose Best, and was a resident of the Valley practically all of his life. He lived on Pearce Lane , Edgeworth for a number of years and was well known throughout the Valley as a painter until his retirement. He was a member of the sewickley Methodist Episcopal Church for many years and took an active interest in the Men's Bible Class.He is survived by his wife, Sarah Mallisee Best; three daughters, Mrs Custer, Mrs Tatsch of Edgeworth , and Mrs James B Brush of Sewickley; one son, John Best of Centennial Avenue, and a brother, Lewis Best.
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Sarah Emma Mallisee Best
twin to Nancy Jane; had 7 children*buried at Sewickley Cemetery, Sewickley, Allegheny Co PA
Obituary from Sewickley Herald, 3 Feb 1933:Mrs Sarah Mallasee Best, aged 76, died at 11:15am Saturday Jan 28, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio;Funeral services were conducted at the WE Gray Funeral Home, 328 Beaver St, by Rev HA Welday of the Sewickley Methodist Episcopal Chruch on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Sewickley Cemetery.Mrs Best, who was the wife of the late Reuben Best, formerly of Edgeworth, was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Samuel and Margaret Little Mallasee and lived in the Valley since she was a child. She was a member of the Sewickley Methodist Church for many years.Sheis survived by a sister, Miss Nancy Mallasee of Youngstown OH; a son, John of Centennial Avenue; three daughters, Mrs James Brush of Bank Street, Mrs Phillip Tatach of Edgeworth and Mrs George Custer of Youngstown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Obituary from Sewickley Herald, 3 Feb 1933:Mrs Sarah Mallasee Best, aged 76, died at 11:15am Saturday Jan 28, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio;Funeral services were conducted at the WE Gray Funeral Home, 328 Beaver St, by Rev HA Welday of the Sewickley Methodist Episcopal Chruch on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Sewickley Cemetery.Mrs Best, who was the wife of the late Reuben Best, formerly of Edgeworth, was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Samuel and Margaret Little Mallasee and lived in the Valley since she was a child. She was a member of the Sewickley Methodist Church for many years.Sheis survived by a sister, Miss Nancy Mallasee of Youngstown OH; a son, John of Centennial Avenue; three daughters, Mrs James Brush of Bank Street, Mrs Phillip Tatach of Edgeworth and Mrs George Custer of Youngstown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Marjorie Guinan Best
Obituary:"Marjorie Best, 67, of Ontario, died April 11 at home. A homemaker, she was a native of Lincoln Nebraska, and an Ontario resident for 15 years. she was a World War II Navy veteran. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Ontario.She is survived by her husband, Robert C; a son, Warren M Best of Rancho Cucamonga; a daughter, Elizabeth Ehrhardt of Novato; two brothers: Warren Guinan of Deerfield, NH and Mark Guinan of Midland , TX; and six grandchildren.Memorial services will be held at 12:30pm Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Ontario. Interment will be private.Draper Mortuary is in charge of arrangements."
Robert Clements Best
born at 708 Seventh St, New Kensington PA, Westmoreland Co
Robert Clements Best, 78, of Aliso Viejo California, died May 7, 2001, after a long bout with cancer. Born Feb 5, 1923 in New Kensington PA, and a former resident of Apollo PA, he and his family moved to California in the early 1950s, and lived many years in Ontario, Orange County. He married the former Marjorie Guinan, who preceded him in death on April 11, 1990. Mr Best served as a US Navy pilot in WWII. He retired from SoCal Edison after a twenty five year career. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Ontario until he moved to Aliso Viejo. He was dearly loved by all his family and all who knew him. He is survived by a sister, Gayle Best Imm of Butler Pennsylvania; a son, Warren Michael Best of Rancho Cucamonga CA; a daughter, Elizabeth Ehrhardt of Novato CA; grandchildren, Carol Theiss, Nicole Pingley, Noel Ehrhardt, Christine, Robert and Amanda Best; great grandchildren, Haleigh Pingley and Sarah Theiss; and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mamie Clements Best, sisters Grace Binder, Rebecca Mouhat, Marie Leah,and brothers Tom and George Best. Memorial services will be held at Coast Hills Church on May 17, 2001 at 11am. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Robert Clements Best, 78, of Aliso Viejo California, died May 7, 2001, after a long bout with cancer. Born Feb 5, 1923 in New Kensington PA, and a former resident of Apollo PA, he and his family moved to California in the early 1950s, and lived many years in Ontario, Orange County. He married the former Marjorie Guinan, who preceded him in death on April 11, 1990. Mr Best served as a US Navy pilot in WWII. He retired from SoCal Edison after a twenty five year career. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Ontario until he moved to Aliso Viejo. He was dearly loved by all his family and all who knew him. He is survived by a sister, Gayle Best Imm of Butler Pennsylvania; a son, Warren Michael Best of Rancho Cucamonga CA; a daughter, Elizabeth Ehrhardt of Novato CA; grandchildren, Carol Theiss, Nicole Pingley, Noel Ehrhardt, Christine, Robert and Amanda Best; great grandchildren, Haleigh Pingley and Sarah Theiss; and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mamie Clements Best, sisters Grace Binder, Rebecca Mouhat, Marie Leah,and brothers Tom and George Best. Memorial services will be held at Coast Hills Church on May 17, 2001 at 11am. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Harry Thompson Best
born at 708 Seventh Street, New Kensington, Westmoreland Co PA;died of stroke, buried at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp, PA
obituary:" H Thompson "Tom" Best, a chemist of Gulf Oil Corp for 37 years, died Tuesday in West Penn Hospital.Mr Best , 66, of Upper Burrell, had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage 10 days ago at the Pittsburgh Garden Club.He was a project chemist in the analytical technology department at the Gulf Research Center in Harmarville when he retired in 1982. Since then, raising orchids became his primary interest.He was a member of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania; the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, and the Spectrometry Society of Pittsburgh.Mr Best attended the University of Pittsburgh. he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps as a gunner. He flew 76 combat missions over Europe before being discharged in July 1945.Surviving are his wife , Constance C; two daughters, Janet Chisholm of Allison Park and Candace B Craig of Pittsburgh;three grandchildren, a brother Robert of Ontario California; and two sisters: Marie Leah of Emlenton, Venango County; and Gayle Imm of Butler.Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9pm tomorrow in the Richard G Churchfield Funeral Home, 501 Fifth Ave New Kensington. Services will be held at 10am Saturday in Fox chapel Presbyterian Church.the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, 125 DeSoto St, Pittsburgh 15213."
obituary:" H Thompson "Tom" Best, a chemist of Gulf Oil Corp for 37 years, died Tuesday in West Penn Hospital.Mr Best , 66, of Upper Burrell, had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage 10 days ago at the Pittsburgh Garden Club.He was a project chemist in the analytical technology department at the Gulf Research Center in Harmarville when he retired in 1982. Since then, raising orchids became his primary interest.He was a member of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania; the American Society of Mass Spectrometry, and the Spectrometry Society of Pittsburgh.Mr Best attended the University of Pittsburgh. he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps as a gunner. He flew 76 combat missions over Europe before being discharged in July 1945.Surviving are his wife , Constance C; two daughters, Janet Chisholm of Allison Park and Candace B Craig of Pittsburgh;three grandchildren, a brother Robert of Ontario California; and two sisters: Marie Leah of Emlenton, Venango County; and Gayle Imm of Butler.Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9pm tomorrow in the Richard G Churchfield Funeral Home, 501 Fifth Ave New Kensington. Services will be held at 10am Saturday in Fox chapel Presbyterian Church.the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, 125 DeSoto St, Pittsburgh 15213."
Rebecca Jane Best Mouhat
born at 708 Seventh St, New Kensington, PA, Westmoreland Co.Died of complications of multiple sclerosis
Rebecca Best Mouhat, 50, formerly of New Kensington PA, died Nov. 16, 1966 in her home in Bell CA, after a lengthy illness. Born April 25, 1916 in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Clarence M and Mamie Clements Best. A long time resident of PA, she and her family moved to California in 1954. She was a member of Atlantic Boulevard Methodist Church, Maywood CA. Survivors include: her husband, Albert A. Mouhat; one daughter, Marie Nicolle Mouhat of Bell, CA; two brothers, Harry T. Best of Upper Burrell Township PA, and Robert C. Best of La Puente, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Leah of Arnold PA, and Mrs. George (Gayle) Imm of New Kensington. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Binder, and her brother, George Best. Burial was in Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Rebecca Best Mouhat, 50, formerly of New Kensington PA, died Nov. 16, 1966 in her home in Bell CA, after a lengthy illness. Born April 25, 1916 in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Clarence M and Mamie Clements Best. A long time resident of PA, she and her family moved to California in 1954. She was a member of Atlantic Boulevard Methodist Church, Maywood CA. Survivors include: her husband, Albert A. Mouhat; one daughter, Marie Nicolle Mouhat of Bell, CA; two brothers, Harry T. Best of Upper Burrell Township PA, and Robert C. Best of La Puente, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Leah of Arnold PA, and Mrs. George (Gayle) Imm of New Kensington. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Grace Binder, and her brother, George Best. Burial was in Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Annabelle Leah Uckert
Annabelle Leah Uckert, 67, of Emlenton, Scrubgrass Township, VenangoCounty, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, in her home afteran 18-month struggle with primary peritoneal cancer.Born Jan. 6, 1938, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of thelate Joseph R. and Marie V. Best Leah.She was a 1955 graduate of Arnold High School in Arnold.Mrs. Uckert had been employed as the fashion director of Ivy'sDepartment Store in Charlotte, N.C. She also had been a print, stageand television model.She was married June 30, 1973, at Rodgers Riviera to Dieter Uckert,who survives. They lived for almost 30 years in Pound Ridge, N.Y.,where she was an active volunteer in her community.She was involved with the Drug Abuse Prevention Council and was thefounding member of "Bridges," an adjunct support group. She served thecommunity children as president of the Pound Ridge PTA and thecommunity at large as an elected member of the Pound Ridge Town Board.Following her husband's retirement, the couple moved in 2001 fromPound Ridge to Emlenton. Here she found time to pursue her manyhobbies including painting, hiking, gardening, canoeing on theAllegheny River and gourmet cooking.Mrs. Uckert was a member of the Chapel on the Hill, Assembly of GodChurch, in Emlenton.Faced with her own mortality, she was able to fulfill her dream ofhosting a beautiful wedding for her son, Matthew, at the Chapel andalongside the Allegheny River where she found herself surrounded byfamily and friends. She will always be remembered for her contagioussmile, her generous spirit and her love for all, especially children.Surviving are two sons, Matthew J. Uckert and wife, Elizabeth Ann, ofWilmington, N.C., and Christopher L. Prevatt of Garden Grove, Calif.She also is survived by three brothers, Joseph E. Leah of Avonmore,Kenneth G. Leah of Vandergrift and David A. Leah of Irvine, Calif.;and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents and her first husband, she was preceded indeath by her daughter, Nicole Prevatt.Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in theHile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave. at Walnut Street, Emlenton.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel onthe Hill, Assembly of God Church, Route 208 west of Emlenton, with theRev. Chris Clark officiating.Those who wish can make contributions in remembrance of Mrs. Uckert to the Building Extension Fund of Chapel on the Hill, P.O. Box 507,Emlenton, 16373.
Joseph Edward Leah
Joseph E. LeahLower Burrell
Joseph E. Leah, 71, of Lower Burrell, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1935, in New Kensington, a son of the late Joseph R. and Marie (Best) Leah. Joe was a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a sergeant major in 1982. He served in many locations during his military career, including Germany, Italy and Korea, as well as U.S. bases such as, Ft. Sill, Okla., Ft. Knox, Ky., and as a recruiter in Queens, N.Y. He also was known locally for many years as the U.S. Army recruiter in New Kensington. Joe was a member and former commander of VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell, a member of American Legion Post 868 in Lower Burrell and a member of F&AM Lodge 577 in Leechburg. He was a graduate of Arnold High School and after retirement from the Army, he earned his master's degree in human resource management from LaRoche College. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle Uckert. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; two brothers, Kenneth and David Leah; a son, Joseph S. Leah and wife, Claudia; daughter, Jill A. Leah; his wife from his first marriage, Janet Leah-Landis; three granddaughters, Grace, Natalie and Sophie Leah; stepdaughters, Susan Sabotka and husband, Ted, and Cathy Richard; a stepson, Anthony Bishop and wife, Jeannie; and a stepgranddaughter, Amy Sabotka. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FRANK F. GIGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will immediately follow the service at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Joseph E. Leah, 71, of Lower Burrell, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1935, in New Kensington, a son of the late Joseph R. and Marie (Best) Leah. Joe was a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a sergeant major in 1982. He served in many locations during his military career, including Germany, Italy and Korea, as well as U.S. bases such as, Ft. Sill, Okla., Ft. Knox, Ky., and as a recruiter in Queens, N.Y. He also was known locally for many years as the U.S. Army recruiter in New Kensington. Joe was a member and former commander of VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell, a member of American Legion Post 868 in Lower Burrell and a member of F&AM Lodge 577 in Leechburg. He was a graduate of Arnold High School and after retirement from the Army, he earned his master's degree in human resource management from LaRoche College. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle Uckert. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; two brothers, Kenneth and David Leah; a son, Joseph S. Leah and wife, Claudia; daughter, Jill A. Leah; his wife from his first marriage, Janet Leah-Landis; three granddaughters, Grace, Natalie and Sophie Leah; stepdaughters, Susan Sabotka and husband, Ted, and Cathy Richard; a stepson, Anthony Bishop and wife, Jeannie; and a stepgranddaughter, Amy Sabotka. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FRANK F. GIGLER FUNERAL HOME, 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will immediately follow the service at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Joseph Richard Leah
Mr Joseph R Leah, 93, of Vandergrift PA, formerly Emlenton PA, died January 24, 2001. He was born Oct 11, 1907 in Greensburg PA Westmoreland County, son of Richard and Margaret Cline Leah. He was retired after 40 years at ALCOA as a foreman in the remelt division. He was a member of Emlenton UP Church and a charter member of the Emlenton Kiwanis Club where he held various offices including president. He also was a member of the Emlenton Over 55 Club and was the 1993 Member of the Year. He belonged to Allegheny Valley Lodge 552 F&AM and the Valley of New Castle Consistory. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and flower gardening,and was a past member of the Chieftain Archery Club. Survivors include three sons: Joseph E Leah of Avonmore PA, Kenneth G Leah of Vandergrift PA, and David A Leah of Santa Ana CA; a daughter, Annabelle Uckert of Pound Ridge NY; 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Leah of Peoria Illinois; sisters Marie Schrecengost and Edith Schlecot of Lower Burrell, Margaret Gancas of Meadville PA, and a number of nieces and nephews. Marie V Leah, his wife, preceded him in death on Nov 26, 1985. They married in Wellsburg WVA on Dec 24, 1928. Two brothers also preceded him in death. Burial was at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas PA
Vida Marie Best Leah
born at 1206 Locust St. McKeesport PA; died at home , Emlenton, PA, Venango Co, of coronary; buried at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, Allegheny Co. PA
Marie V Leah, 75, resident of Emlenton PA since 1970, died of an apparent coronary at Franklin Regional Medical Center on November 26, 1985.
Daughter of Clarence and Mamie Clements Best, she was born December 28, 1909 in McKeesport PA, the family later relocating to New Kensington PA, Westmoreland County.
She married Joseph R Leah December 24, 1930.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church and the Over 55 Club.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph R Leah of Emlenton; sons Joseph E Leah of Lower Burrell, Kenneth Leah of Irwin, and David Leah of Irvine, California; daughter Mrs Dieter (Annabelle) Uckert of Pound Ridge NY; a sister Mrs George (Gayle) Imm of Butler PA; a brother Robert C Best of Ontario California; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Preceded in death by: brothers George and Tom Best; sisters Grace Binder and Rebecca Mouhat; and her parents.
A memorial service was held at the Emlenton Presbyterian Church and burial was at the Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas PA.
Marie V Leah, 75, resident of Emlenton PA since 1970, died of an apparent coronary at Franklin Regional Medical Center on November 26, 1985.
Daughter of Clarence and Mamie Clements Best, she was born December 28, 1909 in McKeesport PA, the family later relocating to New Kensington PA, Westmoreland County.
She married Joseph R Leah December 24, 1930.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church and the Over 55 Club.
Survivors include: her husband, Joseph R Leah of Emlenton; sons Joseph E Leah of Lower Burrell, Kenneth Leah of Irwin, and David Leah of Irvine, California; daughter Mrs Dieter (Annabelle) Uckert of Pound Ridge NY; a sister Mrs George (Gayle) Imm of Butler PA; a brother Robert C Best of Ontario California; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Preceded in death by: brothers George and Tom Best; sisters Grace Binder and Rebecca Mouhat; and her parents.
A memorial service was held at the Emlenton Presbyterian Church and burial was at the Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas PA.
George Clarence Best
unmarried; died of coronary, buried at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, PA, Allegheny Co.
Obituary:"George C Best, 58, of 337 Freeport Road, New Kensington, died unexpectedly last night (Dec 9, 1964). Mr Best was going into the Moose Lodge on 5th Ave, New Kensington, and collapsed in the street in front of the building.He was taken by ambulance to Citizens General Hospital, New Kensington, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:30. Death was attributed to a heart seizure. Mr. Best had a history of heart trouble.He was born Aug 28, 1906 in McKeesport to the late Clarence M and Mamie Clements Best, and lived in New Kensington most of his life.An Army veteran of World War II, Mr Best received the Purple Heart in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged with 100 percent disability.Prior to his military service, Mr Best was employed as a foreman in the cooking utensil division of New Kensington Works of Aluminum Co of America. Due to the injuries he suffered during World War II, Mr Best was able to work only about one year after his discharge.he was a member of Loyal Order Of Moose, Lodge 53, New Kensington, and Disabled American Veterans.Surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Leah of Arnold; Mrs George (Gayle) Imm of 7th Street, New Kensington; Mrs Albert (Rebecca) Mouhat of Bell, Calif; two brothers: Harry T Best of Indiana Township, and Robert C Best of La Puente, Calif; another sister Mrs Grace Binder died in 1955.------------Friends may call after 7:30pm today in Ross G. Walker (successor to Charles H Hankey) Funeral Home, 217 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, where a service will be conducted at 11am Saturday. Burial will be in the family plot in Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, Plum.Members of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 53, New Kensington, will assemble at 7:30pm tomorrow in the funeral home to participate in a memorial service. "
Obituary:"George C Best, 58, of 337 Freeport Road, New Kensington, died unexpectedly last night (Dec 9, 1964). Mr Best was going into the Moose Lodge on 5th Ave, New Kensington, and collapsed in the street in front of the building.He was taken by ambulance to Citizens General Hospital, New Kensington, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:30. Death was attributed to a heart seizure. Mr. Best had a history of heart trouble.He was born Aug 28, 1906 in McKeesport to the late Clarence M and Mamie Clements Best, and lived in New Kensington most of his life.An Army veteran of World War II, Mr Best received the Purple Heart in the European Theater. He was honorably discharged with 100 percent disability.Prior to his military service, Mr Best was employed as a foreman in the cooking utensil division of New Kensington Works of Aluminum Co of America. Due to the injuries he suffered during World War II, Mr Best was able to work only about one year after his discharge.he was a member of Loyal Order Of Moose, Lodge 53, New Kensington, and Disabled American Veterans.Surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Leah of Arnold; Mrs George (Gayle) Imm of 7th Street, New Kensington; Mrs Albert (Rebecca) Mouhat of Bell, Calif; two brothers: Harry T Best of Indiana Township, and Robert C Best of La Puente, Calif; another sister Mrs Grace Binder died in 1955.------------Friends may call after 7:30pm today in Ross G. Walker (successor to Charles H Hankey) Funeral Home, 217 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, where a service will be conducted at 11am Saturday. Burial will be in the family plot in Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, Plum.Members of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 53, New Kensington, will assemble at 7:30pm tomorrow in the funeral home to participate in a memorial service. "
Edward Leroy Binder
Eddie, "Smiley", Binder, 47, of Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County PA, died June 18, 1976 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA of a stroke.
Son of Edward M and Grace Best Binder, he was born in Parnassus PA on November 17, 1928.
He was an Assistant Army Chaplain during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a bricklayer for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Company, Brackenridge Works.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, the Men's Church School Class, and served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. He was a member and previous Noble Grand of the New Kensington Lodge 804 of the independant Order of Odd Fellows.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Repine Binder; a son, Thomas Binder at home; and his father Edward Binder of Grove City PA.
Preceded in death by his mother, Grace Binder and a sister, Beryl Jean Binder.
Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell PA.
Son of Edward M and Grace Best Binder, he was born in Parnassus PA on November 17, 1928.
He was an Assistant Army Chaplain during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a bricklayer for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Company, Brackenridge Works.
He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, the Men's Church School Class, and served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. He was a member and previous Noble Grand of the New Kensington Lodge 804 of the independant Order of Odd Fellows.
Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Repine Binder; a son, Thomas Binder at home; and his father Edward Binder of Grove City PA.
Preceded in death by his mother, Grace Binder and a sister, Beryl Jean Binder.
Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell PA.
Leila Grace Best Binder
born in Murrysville, PA, Allegheny Co.died at home of cancer, buried at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, PA, Allegheny Co
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Grace Binder, 50, of Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County, PA died December 24, 1955 of cancer.
Born January 9, 1905 in Murrysville PA to Clarence M and Mamie (Clements) Best, she lived most of her life in New Kensington PA.
She married Edward Miles Binder on June 25, 1925 in the home of Rev Gibson in New Kensington.
Survivors include: her husband, Edward Binder; and a son Edward L Binder of New Kensington;mother, Mrs Mamie Clements Best; sisters, Marie Leah of Arnold Pa, Gayle Imm of New Kensington, and Rebecca Jane Mouhat of California; brothers, George Best of New Kensington, Tom Best of Fox Chapel PA, and Robert C Best of California; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by infant daughter Beryl Jean Binder and her father, Clarence Best.
Burial at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, PA
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Grace Binder, 50, of Upper Burrell Township, Westmoreland County, PA died December 24, 1955 of cancer.
Born January 9, 1905 in Murrysville PA to Clarence M and Mamie (Clements) Best, she lived most of her life in New Kensington PA.
She married Edward Miles Binder on June 25, 1925 in the home of Rev Gibson in New Kensington.
Survivors include: her husband, Edward Binder; and a son Edward L Binder of New Kensington;mother, Mrs Mamie Clements Best; sisters, Marie Leah of Arnold Pa, Gayle Imm of New Kensington, and Rebecca Jane Mouhat of California; brothers, George Best of New Kensington, Tom Best of Fox Chapel PA, and Robert C Best of California; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by infant daughter Beryl Jean Binder and her father, Clarence Best.
Burial at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, PA
Clarence Michael Best
buried at Plum Creek Cemetery, New Texas, Allegheny Co, PAA teacher and a blacksmith;died at home in New Kensington PA,Westmoreland Co of a coronary.Church affiliation, United Presbyterian.
Clarence M Best was born October 16, 1877 in Murrysville PA and died of a coronary at home in New Kensington PA Westmoreland County on March 27, 1948. He married Mary Nan McKnight (Mamie) Clements on March 23, 1904 in Renton PA on the Clements farm, Plum Boro Allegheny Co.
He was affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church in New Kensington.
He was a teacher and a blacksmith.
Survivors include: his wife, Mamie Clements Best; sons George Clarence Best and Harry Thompson Best of New Kensington PA, and Robert Clements Best; daughters Mrs George (Gayle) Imm, Mrs Edward (Grace) Binder, Mrs Joseph (Marie) Leah, and Mrs Albert (Jane) Mouhat.
Preceded in death by his parents George Michael and Susan Mallisee Best.
Clarence M Best was born October 16, 1877 in Murrysville PA and died of a coronary at home in New Kensington PA Westmoreland County on March 27, 1948. He married Mary Nan McKnight (Mamie) Clements on March 23, 1904 in Renton PA on the Clements farm, Plum Boro Allegheny Co.
He was affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church in New Kensington.
He was a teacher and a blacksmith.
Survivors include: his wife, Mamie Clements Best; sons George Clarence Best and Harry Thompson Best of New Kensington PA, and Robert Clements Best; daughters Mrs George (Gayle) Imm, Mrs Edward (Grace) Binder, Mrs Joseph (Marie) Leah, and Mrs Albert (Jane) Mouhat.
Preceded in death by his parents George Michael and Susan Mallisee Best.
Mary Nan McKnight "Mamie" Clements Best
buried at Plum Creek Cemetery; died at home, New Kensington, PA, Westmoreland Co. of pneumonia and congestive heart failure.
Obituary:"Mrs. Mamie M Best, 79, 337 Freeport Road, New Kensington, died today (July 10, 1959) in her home.She was born June 24, 1880 at New Texas, Plum, and had resided in this area most of her life. She was a daughter of the late David and Nancy Clements.Mrs. Best was a member of the Parnassus United Presbyterian church.Surviving are three sons: HT Best, Fox Chapel Rd; George C , at home; and Robert C Los Angeles CA; three daughters: Mrs Marie Leah, Arnold; Mrs Gayle Imm, New Kensington; and Mrs Rebecca Mouhat, Los Angeles CA. Two brothers, J Thompson Clements , D Harrison, both of New Kensington; two sisters: Mrs Vida Smith, Arnold; Mrs George Alter, Plum; and several grandchildren.Friends will be received after 2pm Saturday at the Charles Hankey Memorial Home, 217 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, where services will be held Monday at 11am Rev. Arthur R Armstrong will officiate."Obituary from Pittsburgh Press July 13, 1904
Obituary:"Mrs. Mamie M Best, 79, 337 Freeport Road, New Kensington, died today (July 10, 1959) in her home.She was born June 24, 1880 at New Texas, Plum, and had resided in this area most of her life. She was a daughter of the late David and Nancy Clements.Mrs. Best was a member of the Parnassus United Presbyterian church.Surviving are three sons: HT Best, Fox Chapel Rd; George C , at home; and Robert C Los Angeles CA; three daughters: Mrs Marie Leah, Arnold; Mrs Gayle Imm, New Kensington; and Mrs Rebecca Mouhat, Los Angeles CA. Two brothers, J Thompson Clements , D Harrison, both of New Kensington; two sisters: Mrs Vida Smith, Arnold; Mrs George Alter, Plum; and several grandchildren.Friends will be received after 2pm Saturday at the Charles Hankey Memorial Home, 217 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, where services will be held Monday at 11am Rev. Arthur R Armstrong will officiate."Obituary from Pittsburgh Press July 13, 1904
George William Imm obit
OBITUARY: from Valley News Dispatch,New Kensington PA, Feb 10,1977:
"GEORGE W. IMM
George W. Imm, 62, of 175 Voscamp Ave, Logans Ferry, Plum, died at 1:30pm yesterday (Feb 9,1977) in his home of an apparent heart attack.Mr Imm was born Jan 23, 1915 in New Kensington to Edwin and Ada Davis Imm.A self-employed television repairman, Mr Imm formerly worked in the tube mill and shipping department of the Aluminum Co of America, New Kensington.He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, North Hills.Mr Imm is survived by his widow, Gayle Best Imm; two sons: George William of Mio Michigan, and Charles of Charlotte, NC; two daughters: Jane of Penn Hills and Mrs Wendell (Marilyn) Blair of Butler; three brothers: Harry and Calvin of Logans Ferry, and Robert of New Kensington; five sisters: Mrs Camiel (Dorothy) Stocker of Chicago, Mrs Donald (Mary Jane) Yockman and Mrs Jacob (Viola) Shank, both of Lower Burrell, and Mrs James (Elizabeth) Landis and Mrs Wilbur (Ruth) Schantz both of New Kensington; and seven grandchildren.Two brothers, Edwin and Frederick, preceded him in death.***********There will be no visitation in the funeral home, but a memorial service will be conducted at 10am Friday in the Frank F Gigler Funeral Home, 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. His pastor, the Rev Gordon J Keddie will officiate. "
"GEORGE W. IMM
George W. Imm, 62, of 175 Voscamp Ave, Logans Ferry, Plum, died at 1:30pm yesterday (Feb 9,1977) in his home of an apparent heart attack.Mr Imm was born Jan 23, 1915 in New Kensington to Edwin and Ada Davis Imm.A self-employed television repairman, Mr Imm formerly worked in the tube mill and shipping department of the Aluminum Co of America, New Kensington.He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, North Hills.Mr Imm is survived by his widow, Gayle Best Imm; two sons: George William of Mio Michigan, and Charles of Charlotte, NC; two daughters: Jane of Penn Hills and Mrs Wendell (Marilyn) Blair of Butler; three brothers: Harry and Calvin of Logans Ferry, and Robert of New Kensington; five sisters: Mrs Camiel (Dorothy) Stocker of Chicago, Mrs Donald (Mary Jane) Yockman and Mrs Jacob (Viola) Shank, both of Lower Burrell, and Mrs James (Elizabeth) Landis and Mrs Wilbur (Ruth) Schantz both of New Kensington; and seven grandchildren.Two brothers, Edwin and Frederick, preceded him in death.***********There will be no visitation in the funeral home, but a memorial service will be conducted at 10am Friday in the Frank F Gigler Funeral Home, 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. His pastor, the Rev Gordon J Keddie will officiate. "
Gayle Virginia Best Imm obit
born at 708 Seventh St, New Kensington, PA
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Gayle V. ImmGayle V. Imm, 89, of Butler, formerly of New Kensington, died Tuesday at her residence.Born Oct. 26, 1914, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Michael and Mamie Clements Best.She was a member of the Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed baking, sewing and gardening.Surviving are two daughters, Jane Imm of Gibsonia and Mrs. Wendell (Marilyn) Blair of Butler; two sons, George William Imm Jr. of Cadillac, Mich., and Charles Imm of Butler; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her husband, George William Imm Sr., who died Feb. 9, 1977; three sisters; and three brothers.Information is available at www.youngfuneralhome.com.IMM - Services for Gayle M. Imm, who died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, will be at 11 a.m. Jan 3 at the Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 200 Manchester Hill, Upper Burrell. Burial will be private in Plum Creek Cemetery.Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com Published in the Butler Eagle on 12/31/2003.
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Gayle V. ImmGayle V. Imm, 89, of Butler, formerly of New Kensington, died Tuesday at her residence.Born Oct. 26, 1914, in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Michael and Mamie Clements Best.She was a member of the Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed baking, sewing and gardening.Surviving are two daughters, Jane Imm of Gibsonia and Mrs. Wendell (Marilyn) Blair of Butler; two sons, George William Imm Jr. of Cadillac, Mich., and Charles Imm of Butler; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her husband, George William Imm Sr., who died Feb. 9, 1977; three sisters; and three brothers.Information is available at www.youngfuneralhome.com.IMM - Services for Gayle M. Imm, who died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, will be at 11 a.m. Jan 3 at the Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 200 Manchester Hill, Upper Burrell. Burial will be private in Plum Creek Cemetery.Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com Published in the Butler Eagle on 12/31/2003.
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