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John Ross Porter

Male 1882 - 1965  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  John Ross Porter was born on 10 Jan 1882 in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1965 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.

    Notes:

    He died on 11 Nov 1965 at the age of 83 in Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

    John Ross Porter, 82, of Ellerslie, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born in Londonderry Township, Pa., he was a son of the late Norman and Sarah (Stair) Porter. He was a member of the Ellerslie Methodist Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nellie (Waltman) Porter; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Thompson, Hyattsville; Mrs. Alverna M. Carpenter and Mrs. Martha Loy Holler, both of Hyndman, Pa.; two sons, Harlan E. Porter, Buffalo Mills, Pa.; and Richard E. Porter, Ellwood City, Pa.; one brother, James Porter, Ellerslie; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. J. Howard Smith, pastor of the Ellerslie EUB church. Burial will be in Porter Cemetery, Hyndman. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 11, 1965

    John Ross PORTER and Nellie Sophia WALTMAN were married on 9 Jun 1906.

    John married Nellie Sophia Waltman on 9 Jun 1906. Nellie was born on 9 Jul 1883 in Colerain Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 26 Aug 1966 in Snake Spring Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Marguerite Alverna Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1907; died in UNKNOWN.
    2. 3. Harlan Elton Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1908; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. 4. Martha Lois Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1911; died in UNKNOWN.
    4. 5. Alma June Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1915; died on 2 Feb 1974.
    5. 6. Richard Emmens Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1918; died on 6 May 1991.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Marguerite Alverna Porter Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 20 Apr 1907; died in UNKNOWN.

    Family/Spouse: Herbert Carpenter. Herbert was born on 7 Mar 1909; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Harlan J. Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1935 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Nov 1980 in California.
    2. 8. Delos Marlin Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1936 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Dec 2013 in McHenry, Garrett County, Maryland.
    3. 9. Sylva Ann Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  2. 3.  Harlan Elton Porter Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 27 Sep 1908; died in UNKNOWN.

    Notes:

    He was buried in Porter Cemetery, Hyndman, Bedford Co.,

    Family/Spouse: Urselore Sermersheim. Urselore was born on 5 Aug 1922 in Berlin, Germany; died on 18 Feb 1999 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Jo-Lynn Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 11. Joseph Harlan Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    3. 12. Wesley R. Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  3. 4.  Martha Lois Porter Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 1 Jul 1911; died in UNKNOWN.

    Family/Spouse: Charles E. Holler. Charles (son of Charles E. Holler and Margaret Kreigline) was born on 10 Apr 1917 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 27 Oct 1983 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Dennis Holler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 14. Annette Holler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  4. 5.  Alma June Porter Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 5 Jun 1915; died on 2 Feb 1974.

    Family/Spouse: Charles Thompson. Charles died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Sandra Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 16. Thomas Thompson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  5. 6.  Richard Emmens Porter Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 9 Oct 1918; died on 6 May 1991.

    Notes:

    He was buried in Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Cumberland, Allegany Co., Maryland.

    Richard married Mary Waltz in Private. Mary was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Linda Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 18. John R. (Doc) Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1954 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 23 Nov 2015 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Harlan J. Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Jan 1935 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Nov 1980 in California.

    Notes:

    He was buried in LaVerne Cemetery, Los Angeles, California.

    Harlan married Margaret Something in Private. Margaret was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. James Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1957; died on 19 Aug 1997.

  2. 8.  Delos Marlin Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Sep 1936 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Dec 2013 in McHenry, Garrett County, Maryland.

    Notes:

    MCHENRY — Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather Delos Marlin Carpenter of McHenry, born on Sept. 30, 1936 in Hyndman, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Dec. 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wanda; his sister, Sylva Willison and husband Bob, Hyndman; his son, Dale Carpenter and wife Deborah, McHenry; and his daughter, Trudy Pickrel and husband Bill, McHenry. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Lee Pickrel and wife Amanda, Salisbury Pa., Michael Pickrel, McHenry, Nicholas Pickrel, Grantsville Victoria Pickrel, North Carolina, Dylan Pickrel, Baltimore and Christine Carpenter, Katherine Carpenter, Brandon Pickrel, Maria Pickrel and Miracle Pickrel, all of McHenry. In addition he is survived by two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Aidyn Pickrel of Salisbury. He was also loved by his various foster grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as all the athletes at Northern High School that considered him their team grandfather. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harlan; and his parents, Herbert and Alverna Carpenter. Delos was a respected community leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. A veteran of the Air Force, Delos was an active member of the McHenry United Methodist Church serving as the Financial Secretary and a Board member, a member of Oakland Jaycees, founder, charter President and charter member of the Deep Creek Lion's Club, former member of the Deep Creek Lake Business Association, former member of the Board of Directors for Garrett National Bank, a member of the first Deep Creek Lake Advisory Board and was owner of Del-Wanda Motel, Water's Edge Court Motel, Grantsville Ford Sales and was the current co-owner of Tri-State Trench & Bore. He was a well-known and avid supporter of Northern High School as he was often seen at sporting events, especially wrestling matches, taking pictures of the athletes, which he then made sure they received. He also volunteered his time at countless after proms. His life, love and joy blessed the community and he will be sorely missed. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St., Grantsville, on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the Maranatha Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Moon and Pastor Bill Dawson officiating. Military rites will be accorded by Grantsville Post 214, American Legion. A fellowship meal will be held in the church after the funeral services. Interment will be held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Manns Choice, Pa., on Monday at 3 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the McHenry United Methodist Church, Northern Athletic Boosters or the Deep Creek Lions Club. Newman Funeral Home Obituary

    Delos Marlin CARPENTER and Wanda Ellen HOLLER were married in 1960.

    Delos married Wanda Ellen Holler in Private. Wanda was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Dale Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 21. Trudy Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  3. 9.  Sylva Ann Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Sylva married Robert L. Willison in Private. Robert (son of Ivan Leroy Willison and Ada Elizabeth Kiser) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 10.  Jo-Lynn Porter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harlan2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Jo-Lynn married Michael Savoy in Private. Michael was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 11.  Joseph Harlan Porter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harlan2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Joseph married Maryann Something in Private. Maryann was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 12.  Wesley R. Porter Descendancy chart to this point (3.Harlan2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Wesley married Kathleen Something in Private. Kathleen was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 13.  Dennis Holler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  8. 14.  Annette Holler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  9. 15.  Sandra Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Alma2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  10. 16.  Thomas Thompson Descendancy chart to this point (5.Alma2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  11. 17.  Linda Porter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  12. 18.  John R. (Doc) Porter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Richard2, 1.John1) was born about 1954 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland; died on 23 Nov 2015 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.

    Notes:

    HYNDMAN, Pa. — John R. “Doc” Porter, 61, of Hyndman, formerly of Ellerslie, died on Nov. 23, 2015, at his home Born at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland; he was the son of the late Richard E. and Mary E. (Waltz) Porter. As a child his family moved to Elwood City, then Hopwood and returned to Ellerslie. He was a 1972 graduate of Mount Savage High School. He had previously attended the Methodist Church. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served 4 years as a Hospital Corpsman in California and Washington DC during the Richard Nixon years. Afterwards he served an additional seven years in the US Naval Reserve’s Seabees unit in Cumberland. He was hired by Memorial Hospital and worked there from 1976 to 2009. He had competed his Nursing Degree at Allegany College of Maryland and worked in critical care, cardiac cath. lab, IV team and dialysis until health issues forced him to retire. He enjoyed playing pool and shuffleboard with the team from the Ellerslie Tavern. He had a keen sense of humor. Known to his family as “Pap” he enjoyed visits from his daughters and five grandchildren. He was an avid reader, student of World War II history and politics. He was confined to his home the past two years but taught us all about patience, accepting physical limitations, and making the best of each day. He will be missed by his wife of 37 years, Ann (Heatwole) Porter; daughters, Becky Porter and fiancé Dan Hinkle, Melanie Shaffer and husband Travis; five grandchildren, Jordan Kiser, Chuckie Crosten, Page Shaffer, Jackson Shaffer, and Natalie Hinkle; a sister, Linda Meanor and husband Dave of York, Pa.; nephew, Phil Meanor and wife Jen; niece, Beth Warner and husband Cliff and family. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence St., Hyndman, on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at noon, with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Gary Pensyl will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WMHS Hospice, 1050 W. Industrial Blvd., Suite 19, Cumberland, MD 21502 The family would like to thank Dr. Poonai, Dr. Wagoner and the Hospice staff for their care and a special thank you to Todd Messenger for all of his help. Cumberland Times-News, November 24, 2015

    John married Ann Heatwole in Private. Ann was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Becky Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 23. Melanie Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  James Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (7.Harlan3, 2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Aug 1957; died on 19 Aug 1997.

    Notes:

    He was buried in LaVerne Cemetery, Los Angeles, California.


  2. 20.  Dale Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Delos3, 2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Dale married Deborah Something in Private. Deborah was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Christine Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 25. Katherine Carpenter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  3. 21.  Trudy Carpenter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Delos3, 2.Marguerite2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Trudy married Bill Pickrel in Private. Bill was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Lee Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    2. 27. Michael Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    3. 28. Nicholas Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    4. 29. Victoria Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    5. 30. Dylan Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    6. 31. Brandon Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    7. 32. Maria Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.
    8. 33. Miracle Pickrel  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Private.

  4. 22.  Becky Porter Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 6.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

  5. 23.  Melanie Porter Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 6.Richard2, 1.John1) was born in Private.

    Melanie married Travis Shaffer in Private. Travis was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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