U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentKoppenhoffer, Warren T., 81, of Warren, died Jan 27, 2000 in Warren. He was born Jan. 19, 1919, the son of William and Blanche DeWitt Koppenhofer. Surviving are his wife, Bett Bean Koppenhoffer; a daughter, Susan Scenna; and two sons: Michael and Warren "Tom" Koppenhoffer. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
Gilligan, John R., of Greenhurst, died Jan. 26, 2000. He was born Dec. 24, 1908, the son of Joseph and Lavinia Norton Gilligan. Surviving are a son, Richard "John" Gilligan; and two daughters: Sue Blair and Sally Lyons. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Julie Cullen and Mary Dahlbeck. Interment was in Fluvanna Cemetery.
Booth, William, 72, of Westfield, died Jan. 26, 2000 in his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1927, the son of Adelaide Lanz Booth and the late William Booth, Sr. Besides his mother, he is survived by a sister, Cynthia Jennings. Burial was in Pittsburgh.
Chambers, Arthur LeGrande, 85, of Mayville, died Jan. 27, 2000 in his home. He was born Apr. 28, 1914, the son of Arthur L. and Isabelle McMahon Chambers. Surviving are eight daughters: Patricia Kalish, Judith Chambers, Jane Chambers, Anne Chambers, Molly Offermannm Sarah Chambers, Bridget Sukys, and Melissa Wymer; and four sons: A. Andrew, William, Robert, and Charles Chambers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Harriette Chambers.
Dalrymple, Virginia H., 81, of Sugar Grove, died Jan. 27, 2000. She was born Aug. 9, 1918, the daughter of Clyde Thorpe and Helen Beard. Surviving are two brothers: James and Melvin Thorpe. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Darymple; and four brothers: Lewis, Trevor, Donald and Leighton Thorpe. Burial was in Wrightsville Cemetery.
Parker, Ellis R., 71, of Dunkirk, formerly of Gerry, died Jan. 26, 2000. He was born April 30, 1928 in Jamestown, the son of Norris N. and Dorothy Reid Parker. Surviving are his wife, Margaret E. Olson Parker; two sons: William N. and Bruce A. Parker; two daughters: Helena K. "Bonnie" Libby, and Susan D. Stanton. He was preceded in death by Ellis, Jr., and Robert James Parker. Burial was in Falconer.
Ranney, Mary H., 62, of Salamanca, died Jan. 26, 2000 in Great Valley. She was born June 10, 1937, the daughter of the late Clare and Marjorie Pettit Harris. Surviving are a son, Richard Rannet; four daughters: Susan Boser, Julie Holton, Barbara Ranney, and Nancy Daoust; and a brother, James Harris. Burial was in Ellicottville.
Russell, Theodore Alton, "TA", 94, of Great Valley, died Jan. 27, 2000 in Olean. He was born Feb. 27, 1905, the son of Frank and Mabel Risley Russell. Surviving are his wife, Vada Pierce; a daughter, Joanne Reid; and a son, Bruce Russell. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Meredith Dadswell; and two brothers: Clifford and Marion Russell.
Canciglia, Sebastiana Triscari, 87, died Jan. 22, 2000 in Sicily. She was the daughter of Giovanni and Sara Iuculano Triscari. Surviving are six children; and two brothers: Joseph and Giovanni Triscari. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calogero Canciglia; three sisters; and a brother, Sebastiano Triscari. Burial was in Sicily.
Higbee, Wellman S., 87, of Springville, died Jan. 25, 2000 in Buffalo. He was born June 12, 1912, the son of Reuben and Mabel Scott Higbee. Surviving are his wife, Rena J. Kasten; two daughters: Marlene L. Helwig and Janice M. Langhans; and a sister, Doris Higbee. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Elsie Gorsline and Marilyn Higbee.
Pinzone, Benny S., 82, of Jamestown, died Jan. 25, 2000. He was born Feb. 9, 1917, the son of Joseph and Sarah Amatuzzo Pinzone. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Campanella Pinzone; a brother, Joseph Pinzone; and a sister, Mary Benjamin. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Karlson, Jennie N., 92, died Jan. 25, 2000 in Hultquist Infirmary. She was born Oct. 6, 1907 in Sweden, the daughter of Hjalmer and Hulda Pearson Nygren. Surviving is a daughter, Janet K. Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Karlson; three sisters: Inez Bergman, Anna Marie Immanuelson and Emma Powers; and two brothers: Elmer and Roland Nygren. Burial was in Lake View Cemetery.
Hawkins, Alice R., 92, of Cattaraugus, died Jan. 25, 2000 in Bradford. She was born June 15, 1907, the daughter of Elon and Anna Beyer Ford. Surviving is a brother, William Ford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eamer Hawkins; three brothers: Clarence, Raymond and Charles Ford; and two sisters: Neva Ford and Edna Johnson. Burial was in Liberty Park Cemetery, Cattaraugus.
Parinella, Cyril, 51, of Venice, FL, formerly of Jamestown, died Jan. 25, 2000 in his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1949, the son of Angeline "Jill" :aBarbera Parinella and the late Samuel Parinella. Surviving are four brothers: Anthony, Samuel, Robert, and David Parinella; four sisters: Catherine Martin, Christine Faulkner, and Carol Parinella and Angela Parinella. He was preceded in death by his father, who died in 1988. Burial was in Fredonia.
Bennett, J. Gordon, 77, of Warren, died Jan. 24, 2000 in Youngsville. He was born June 16, 1922, the son of Ray and Dorothy Denniston Bennett. Surviving are his wife, Joyce E. Rapp Bennett; three daughters: Bonnie Russo, Judy Webb, and Susan Pfercky; two sons: Gordon, Jr. and Bryan Bennett; five sisters: Gloria Hamblin, Helen Bennett, Jean Mack, Patricia James and Lucille Irwin; and a brother, Ray Bennett, Jr. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Bennett; a sister, Diane Park; and a brother, Craig Bennett. Burial was in Warren County Memorial Park.
Smith, Jeanne Alice, 66, of Cransville, PA, died Jan. 25, 2000 at home. She was born March 26, 1933, the daughter of Cecil and Ethel Hain Rowan. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William H. Smith; two sons: Charles and Kevin Smith; a sister, Peggy Stearman. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Belinda Sue Smith; and a sister, Dolores Muscarella. Burial was in Edinboro Cemetery.
