The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works
is the family. ~Lee Iacocca
Daniel Joseph Ammons, age 36, of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania unexpectedly passed away at home on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born in Morgantown, WV on May 13, 1987 to Lisa Conard Patterson and Roger Patterson. He was a 2005 graduate of Waynesburg High School. Shortly after graduating, he joined the U.S. Army. Daniel was a jack of all trades and loved to work.
He loved to be outdoors - fishing and camping with his family was his favorite. He had a love for music and loved to play his guitar. Daniel was a Christian. Most found him intimidating, but the ones who personally knew him, he had the biggest heart anyone could ask for. When he loved, he loved with his whole heart.
Surviving are his children, Nathaniel Brooke, Eddy Lee, and Joseph of Waynesburg, PA; parents, Lisa and Roger Patterson of Spraggs, PA; sister, Tamara and her husband, Robbie of Irwin, PA; brothers, Michael of Fairview, WV and Derek and wife, Amber of Washington, PA; and lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Harland Headlee
Harland R. Headlee, 84, of Waynesburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 21, 2022.Harland was born February 6, 1938, to the late Stanley J. Headlee and Ardis Fearer Headlee.
He graduated from McKeesport High and served in the U.S. Air Force. He married the love of his life, Norma Jean Teagarden, June 14, 1957.He retired as the Veteran's Director of Greene County. Upon retiring, he was awarded an honorary Purple Heart by the Purple Heart Association for his selfless caring and help given to our veterans of Greene County. He went on to volunteer at the Clarksburg V.A. and the V.A. Clinic in Westover, W.Va.
Harland was a member of the Oakview United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, where he loved the fellowship, Christian studies, and spreading the word of Jesus. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed fishing at Seghi's Five Lakes up until the time of his death.
Harland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Teagarden Headlee; one son, Joseph S. Headlee (Jane) of Waynesburg; three daughters, Jill Monas (Terry) of Jefferson, Janet Stanek (Francis) of Washington and Jerri Mackey of Rices Landing; one brother, Robert V. Headlee; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to one of the following organizations that were dear to Harland: Greene County Veterans Affairs, Salvation Army, Bowlby Public Library, or Oakview United Methodist Church.
Harland R. Headlee, 84, of Waynesburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 21, 2022.Harland was born February 6, 1938, to the late Stanley J. Headlee and Ardis Fearer Headlee.
He graduated from McKeesport High and served in the U.S. Air Force. He married the love of his life, Norma Jean Teagarden, June 14, 1957.He retired as the Veteran's Director of Greene County. Upon retiring, he was awarded an honorary Purple Heart by the Purple Heart Association for his selfless caring and help given to our veterans of Greene County. He went on to volunteer at the Clarksburg V.A. and the V.A. Clinic in Westover, W.Va.
Harland was a member of the Oakview United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, where he loved the fellowship, Christian studies, and spreading the word of Jesus. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed fishing at Seghi's Five Lakes up until the time of his death.
Harland is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Teagarden Headlee; one son, Joseph S. Headlee (Jane) of Waynesburg; three daughters, Jill Monas (Terry) of Jefferson, Janet Stanek (Francis) of Washington and Jerri Mackey of Rices Landing; one brother, Robert V. Headlee; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to one of the following organizations that were dear to Harland: Greene County Veterans Affairs, Salvation Army, Bowlby Public Library, or Oakview United Methodist Church.
Margaret Dolores Conard
, 75, of Carmichaels, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13, 2014.
Affectionately known within her community as "Miss Peg,"she was raised in Garards Fort and a was graduate of Mapletown High School.
During her life, it seemed Ms. Conard's mission was to always help anyone in need. She was especially fond of her time spent as a teacher's aide and bus driver with the Head Start program. She was an aide for her own children as well as her grandchildren.
One of her favorite hobbies and interests was tracing her family history in great detail. Her greatest joy in life was her family and being surrounded by them. She considered her children her rainbow and her grandchildren little pots of gold.
Deceased are her parents, Frank and Dorothy Vernon; brothers William, Frank and Charles Vernon; and a daughter-in-law, Martha Conard.
Surviving are her siblings, Patricia Verna (Art), Sarah Henry (Columbus), Joyce Butcho (Gaza), Shirl Vernon (Neila) and Shirleen Smith (Walter); loving children Matthew (Martha), Terry (Karen), Lori Kozikowski (John), Lisa Patterson (Roger), Ronald, Donald (Theresa) and Richard (Lorraine); 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 16, in Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, 445 East Lincoln Street, Waynesburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary or canned food donations be made in Ms. Conard's name to First United Methodist Church, 101 West South Street, Carmichaels. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/observer-reporter/obituary.aspx?pid=173171364#sthash.u542yII2.dpuf
, 75, of Carmichaels, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13, 2014.
Affectionately known within her community as "Miss Peg,"she was raised in Garards Fort and a was graduate of Mapletown High School.
During her life, it seemed Ms. Conard's mission was to always help anyone in need. She was especially fond of her time spent as a teacher's aide and bus driver with the Head Start program. She was an aide for her own children as well as her grandchildren.
One of her favorite hobbies and interests was tracing her family history in great detail. Her greatest joy in life was her family and being surrounded by them. She considered her children her rainbow and her grandchildren little pots of gold.
Deceased are her parents, Frank and Dorothy Vernon; brothers William, Frank and Charles Vernon; and a daughter-in-law, Martha Conard.
Surviving are her siblings, Patricia Verna (Art), Sarah Henry (Columbus), Joyce Butcho (Gaza), Shirl Vernon (Neila) and Shirleen Smith (Walter); loving children Matthew (Martha), Terry (Karen), Lori Kozikowski (John), Lisa Patterson (Roger), Ronald, Donald (Theresa) and Richard (Lorraine); 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life ceremony from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 16, in Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, 445 East Lincoln Street, Waynesburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary or canned food donations be made in Ms. Conard's name to First United Methodist Church, 101 West South Street, Carmichaels. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/observer-reporter/obituary.aspx?pid=173171364#sthash.u542yII2.dpuf
In Memory of
Ardis F. (Fearer) Headlee
May 15, 1916 - November 7, 2012
Obituary
Ardis F. Headlee, 96 of Waynesburg passed away in
her home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. She was born May 15, 1916 at New
Salem, a daughter of Arthur and Etta McClintock Fearer. On July 24, 1937 she
married Stanley J. Headlee of Garards Fort who died on March 10, 2007.
Surviving are two sons, Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing and Harland R.
Headlee (Norma) of Waynesburg. Also surviving is a sister Dolores Cox of
Jefferson; 7 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death
are her husband; her parents; four sisters, Geraldine Fearer, Willo Byers,
Ethelyn Mitchell, and Esther Sams; and five brothers, Edwin ( Duck),...
Ardis F. Headlee, 96 of Waynesburg passed away in her
home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
She was born May 15, 1916 at New
Salem, a daughter of Arthur and Etta McClintock Fearer.
On July 24, 1937
she married Stanley J. Headlee of Garards Fort who died on March 10,
2007.
Surviving are two sons, Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing and
Harland R. Headlee (Norma) of Waynesburg. Also surviving is a sister Dolores
Cox of Jefferson; 7 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Preceding
her in death are her husband; her parents; four sisters, Geraldine Fearer, Willo
Byers, Ethelyn Mitchell, and Esther Sams; and five brothers, Edwin ( Duck),
Frank, Darwin, Bill, and Robert (Pete) Fearer.
Ardis graduated from
Uniontown High School in 1934, traveling to school from New Salem by trolley.
After graduating she worked at Kresges Department Store in Uniontown.
On
July 24, 1937 she married her beloved Stanley who lived on a farm with his
parents near Davistown, PA.
She was a homemaker for many years while
living in the towns of Dilliner, Garards Fort, Mapletown, Waynesburg, and Mt.
Vernon.
In 1956 she and Stanley opened their own "Independent" Insurance
Agency in Waynesburg; where she worked as a clerk-typist. The agency was later
expanded with the purchase of the Vance Insurance Agency of Mt. Morris and the
Titus Insurance Agency of Waynesburg. Ardis served as the office coordinator
and was a licensed insurance agent.
After selling the agency and retiring
she and Stanley spent 20 winter seasons in Clearwater, FL. They were there from
October thru May vacationing with her sisters Dolores and Ethelyn's families;
and Stanley's brother Shirl, and his family, all of whom retired to the
Clearwater area. She and Stanley moved back to Greene County in
1987.
Ardis enjoyed her hobby of ceramics, as well as family activities
during holidays, traveling, dining-out, and church.
Over the past few
years she enjoyed trips to Ohio's Amish country, Williamsburg, VA, and Niagara
Falls, NY.
She expressed her appreciation to those family members and
friends who took the time to visit with her during the past few
years.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Behm Funeral
Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, where services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 2012 with Rev. David Stains officiating, followed by
interment at Garards Fort Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
Washington/Greene Blind Association, 566 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301 or
the Oak View United Methodist Church 160 Rolling Meadows Rd., Waynesburg, PA
15370.
Ardis F. (Fearer) Headlee
May 15, 1916 - November 7, 2012
Obituary
Ardis F. Headlee, 96 of Waynesburg passed away in
her home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. She was born May 15, 1916 at New
Salem, a daughter of Arthur and Etta McClintock Fearer. On July 24, 1937 she
married Stanley J. Headlee of Garards Fort who died on March 10, 2007.
Surviving are two sons, Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing and Harland R.
Headlee (Norma) of Waynesburg. Also surviving is a sister Dolores Cox of
Jefferson; 7 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death
are her husband; her parents; four sisters, Geraldine Fearer, Willo Byers,
Ethelyn Mitchell, and Esther Sams; and five brothers, Edwin ( Duck),...
Ardis F. Headlee, 96 of Waynesburg passed away in her
home on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.
She was born May 15, 1916 at New
Salem, a daughter of Arthur and Etta McClintock Fearer.
On July 24, 1937
she married Stanley J. Headlee of Garards Fort who died on March 10,
2007.
Surviving are two sons, Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing and
Harland R. Headlee (Norma) of Waynesburg. Also surviving is a sister Dolores
Cox of Jefferson; 7 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Preceding
her in death are her husband; her parents; four sisters, Geraldine Fearer, Willo
Byers, Ethelyn Mitchell, and Esther Sams; and five brothers, Edwin ( Duck),
Frank, Darwin, Bill, and Robert (Pete) Fearer.
Ardis graduated from
Uniontown High School in 1934, traveling to school from New Salem by trolley.
After graduating she worked at Kresges Department Store in Uniontown.
On
July 24, 1937 she married her beloved Stanley who lived on a farm with his
parents near Davistown, PA.
She was a homemaker for many years while
living in the towns of Dilliner, Garards Fort, Mapletown, Waynesburg, and Mt.
Vernon.
In 1956 she and Stanley opened their own "Independent" Insurance
Agency in Waynesburg; where she worked as a clerk-typist. The agency was later
expanded with the purchase of the Vance Insurance Agency of Mt. Morris and the
Titus Insurance Agency of Waynesburg. Ardis served as the office coordinator
and was a licensed insurance agent.
After selling the agency and retiring
she and Stanley spent 20 winter seasons in Clearwater, FL. They were there from
October thru May vacationing with her sisters Dolores and Ethelyn's families;
and Stanley's brother Shirl, and his family, all of whom retired to the
Clearwater area. She and Stanley moved back to Greene County in
1987.
Ardis enjoyed her hobby of ceramics, as well as family activities
during holidays, traveling, dining-out, and church.
Over the past few
years she enjoyed trips to Ohio's Amish country, Williamsburg, VA, and Niagara
Falls, NY.
She expressed her appreciation to those family members and
friends who took the time to visit with her during the past few
years.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Behm Funeral
Homes Inc., 182 West High St., Waynesburg, where services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 11, 2012 with Rev. David Stains officiating, followed by
interment at Garards Fort Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the
Washington/Greene Blind Association, 566 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301 or
the Oak View United Methodist Church 160 Rolling Meadows Rd., Waynesburg, PA
15370.
Shirl W. Headlee
Co-founder and owner of Wayne Lumber Co.
Shirl W. Headlee, 90, of Waynesburg, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011, in his home.
He was born Saturday, November 27, 1920, in Garards Fort, a son of the late Mark Headlee and Ethel Rose Headlee.
Mr. Headlee was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg.
He was a life member of Waynesburg Lions Club, being a member for 61 years, and was one of the charter members of Greensboro Lions Club. He was also a member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 F&AM, Syria Temple in Pittsburgh, Waynesburg Elks Lodge 757, Sons of the American Revolution and Isaak Walton League.
Mr. Headlee was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a pilot and a flight instructor while in the service as well as after his discharge.
He was a former Community Bank board director in Waynesburg.
Mr. Headlee was co-founder and owner of Wayne Lumber Co. in Waynesburg, retiring in 1982. While with the lumber company, he built more than 200 homes in Greene County.
His wife, Margaret (Peg) Duesenberry Headlee, whom he married April 19, 1946, died November 30, 2007.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Johnson and husband the late Charles Johnson of Waynesburg and Wendy (Ralph) Bouchard of Waynesburg; two sons, Joseph (Linda) Headlee of Waynesburg and Mark (Charlotte) Headlee of Waynesburg; eight grandchildren, Craig Headlee, Scott Headlee, Joseph Headlee II, Amy Broadwater, Spencer Johnson, Lauren Beiter, Mark Bouchard and Tressa Everett; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Brewer of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Dorothy Vernon and Helen Ida Wade; and seven brothers, Earle C. Headlee, H. Furman Headlee, Russell E. Headlee, Glenn Headlee, Ray A. Headlee, Stanley J. Headlee and Kenneth L. Headlee.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, September 5, with the Rev. William Parker officiating. Burial will be in Garards Fort Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by representatives of the U.S. Army, James Farrell American Legion Post 330, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, and Disabled American Veterans Post 123, all of Waynesburg. Waynesburg Lions Club will hold a visitation at 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Washington Street United Methodist Church, 152 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
Co-founder and owner of Wayne Lumber Co.
Shirl W. Headlee, 90, of Waynesburg, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011, in his home.
He was born Saturday, November 27, 1920, in Garards Fort, a son of the late Mark Headlee and Ethel Rose Headlee.
Mr. Headlee was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg.
He was a life member of Waynesburg Lions Club, being a member for 61 years, and was one of the charter members of Greensboro Lions Club. He was also a member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge 153 F&AM, Syria Temple in Pittsburgh, Waynesburg Elks Lodge 757, Sons of the American Revolution and Isaak Walton League.
Mr. Headlee was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a pilot and a flight instructor while in the service as well as after his discharge.
He was a former Community Bank board director in Waynesburg.
Mr. Headlee was co-founder and owner of Wayne Lumber Co. in Waynesburg, retiring in 1982. While with the lumber company, he built more than 200 homes in Greene County.
His wife, Margaret (Peg) Duesenberry Headlee, whom he married April 19, 1946, died November 30, 2007.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Johnson and husband the late Charles Johnson of Waynesburg and Wendy (Ralph) Bouchard of Waynesburg; two sons, Joseph (Linda) Headlee of Waynesburg and Mark (Charlotte) Headlee of Waynesburg; eight grandchildren, Craig Headlee, Scott Headlee, Joseph Headlee II, Amy Broadwater, Spencer Johnson, Lauren Beiter, Mark Bouchard and Tressa Everett; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Gladys Brewer of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Dorothy Vernon and Helen Ida Wade; and seven brothers, Earle C. Headlee, H. Furman Headlee, Russell E. Headlee, Glenn Headlee, Ray A. Headlee, Stanley J. Headlee and Kenneth L. Headlee.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, September 5, with the Rev. William Parker officiating. Burial will be in Garards Fort Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded by representatives of the U.S. Army, James Farrell American Legion Post 330, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, and Disabled American Veterans Post 123, all of Waynesburg. Waynesburg Lions Club will hold a visitation at 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Washington Street United Methodist Church, 152 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Information is online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.
This is a link to a book online that talks about the early families of Greene County, PA. The Headlee family is mentioned and we get to see a little more detail about Joseph Headlee and his wife Catherine Henderson, as well as other Headlee family members and how they were influential in the settling of Greene County.
http://books.google.com/books?id=24hjM1JTWxcC&lpg=PA669&ots=qlMxNcTzh8&dq=influential%20families%20of%20greene%20county%20pa&pg=PA819#v=onepage&q=headlee&f=false
Russell E. Headlee (May 22, 1907 – May 8, 1987)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. [2]
Paolo "Paul" Verna Obituary
Paolo "Paul" A. Verna, age 47, of Bobtown, Pennsylvania passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at home.
He was born December 6, 1962 in Morgantown, West Virginia the son of Patricia Vernon Verna of Bobtown and the late Arthur "Art" Verna.
Paul was a member of the United States Secret Service for fifteen years, then served for two years with Homeland Security as an Air Marshall before being deployed to Iraq where he served in Combat Infantry and received the Purple Heart.
He has been a member for over 20 years with the Army National Guard 110th Infantry Division of Waynesburg with the rank of Sergeant.
He was a member of Saint Ignatius Roman C a t h o l i c Church in Bobtown, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 747 and the American Legion Post 499 both in Point Marion, Pennsylvania, the Bobtown Gun Club, and the American Legion Post in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Bugiera Verna; three children: Paul Anthony Verna currently stationed in Iraq, Nicholas Verna and Nicole Verna both at home; and two brothers: Martin R. Verna of Bobtown and Alex M. Verna of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Catherine Henderson Headlee Obituary
1932 Mrs. Catherine H. Headlee Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Oct. 28, for Catherine Henderson Headlee, aged 82 years, who died at the home of her son at Whiteley, Wednesday, Oct. 26. Services were held at the late home, followed by further services at the Davistown Methodist Episcopal church in charge of Rev. H. E. McNeely. Interment was in the Mt. Morris cemetery. Mrs. Headlee was born January 21, 1850, a daughter of Alexander and Catherine Lemley Henderson. In 1868 she married Joseph Headlee, a Civil war veteran, who died in June, 1913. To this union were born six children, two of whom survive as follows: Ernest HEadlee, of Mt. Morris, and Mark Headlee, of Whiteley, with whom she made her home. She had 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Davistown Methodist Episcopal church. Democrat Messenger, November 1, 1932 (Greene County, PA)
1932 Mrs. Catherine H. Headlee Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Oct. 28, for Catherine Henderson Headlee, aged 82 years, who died at the home of her son at Whiteley, Wednesday, Oct. 26. Services were held at the late home, followed by further services at the Davistown Methodist Episcopal church in charge of Rev. H. E. McNeely. Interment was in the Mt. Morris cemetery. Mrs. Headlee was born January 21, 1850, a daughter of Alexander and Catherine Lemley Henderson. In 1868 she married Joseph Headlee, a Civil war veteran, who died in June, 1913. To this union were born six children, two of whom survive as follows: Ernest HEadlee, of Mt. Morris, and Mark Headlee, of Whiteley, with whom she made her home. She had 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Davistown Methodist Episcopal church. Democrat Messenger, November 1, 1932 (Greene County, PA)
Edythe Strosnider Headlee Obituary
2000 Edythe Headlee Member of Washington Street U.M. Church Edythe Strosnider Headlee, 93, of 161 Baker Ridge Road, Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Woodland Avenue, Waynesburg, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Madison Rehabilitation Center and Nursing, Morgantown. She was born January 27, 1907, in Garards Fort, a daughter of T.J. and Ethel Conway Strosnider. Mrs. Headlee was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. She taught Sunday school and was very active in Mt. Calvary Methodist Church in Garards Fort and later Washington Street United Methodist Church, while her health permitted. Mrs. Headlee was a volunteer for Hospice of Greene County and Greene County Memorial Hospital and was a homemaker. On November 27, 1926, she married Russell E. Headlee, who died May 8, 1987. Surviving are three daughters, Lois Johnson of Garards Fort, Joan Headlee and Carol Middleton, both of Washington, D.C.; three sons, R. Gene Headlee of Waynesburg, Wayne A. Headlee of Gilbert, Ariz., and Thomas M. Headlee of Waynesburg.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Wilson of Garards Fort; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a sister, Hazel "Dolly" Williams; and a brother, Harvey Strosnider.
2000 Edythe Headlee Member of Washington Street U.M. Church Edythe Strosnider Headlee, 93, of 161 Baker Ridge Road, Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Woodland Avenue, Waynesburg, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in Madison Rehabilitation Center and Nursing, Morgantown. She was born January 27, 1907, in Garards Fort, a daughter of T.J. and Ethel Conway Strosnider. Mrs. Headlee was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. She taught Sunday school and was very active in Mt. Calvary Methodist Church in Garards Fort and later Washington Street United Methodist Church, while her health permitted. Mrs. Headlee was a volunteer for Hospice of Greene County and Greene County Memorial Hospital and was a homemaker. On November 27, 1926, she married Russell E. Headlee, who died May 8, 1987. Surviving are three daughters, Lois Johnson of Garards Fort, Joan Headlee and Carol Middleton, both of Washington, D.C.; three sons, R. Gene Headlee of Waynesburg, Wayne A. Headlee of Gilbert, Ariz., and Thomas M. Headlee of Waynesburg.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Wilson of Garards Fort; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a sister, Hazel "Dolly" Williams; and a brother, Harvey Strosnider.
Ernest .E Headlee Obituary
1945 Ernest E. Headlee Ernest E. Headlee, aged 74 years, well known farmer and stock raiser of Perry Township, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Wednesday morning, August 8, 1945, at 8:30 o'clock, following an illness due to a complication of ailments. A son of the late Joseph and Catherine Henderson Headlee, the deceased was born in Perry Township on October 8, 1870. He spent his entire life in the vicinity where he died. He was a member of the Shannon Run Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Henderson Headlee, two daughters: Mrs. Herbert Wise, of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Charles Bradford, of Waynesburg, and one son, Clarence O. Headlee, of Morgantown, W. Va. He also leaves one brother, Mark Headlee, of Garards Fort, and two grandchildren. HEADLEE - Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, August 11, at 2:30 o'clock for Ernest E. Headlee, of Perry Township, who died Wednesday, August 8, 1945. Services to be held at the late residence near Mt. Morris, will be in charge of Rev. W. C. Miller and Rev. W. T. Hartley. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Friends will be received at the late home after 7 o'clock this (Thursday) evening. George I. Church is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Democrat Messenger, August 9, 1945 (Greene County, PA)
1945 Ernest E. Headlee Ernest E. Headlee, aged 74 years, well known farmer and stock raiser of Perry Township, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Wednesday morning, August 8, 1945, at 8:30 o'clock, following an illness due to a complication of ailments. A son of the late Joseph and Catherine Henderson Headlee, the deceased was born in Perry Township on October 8, 1870. He spent his entire life in the vicinity where he died. He was a member of the Shannon Run Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Henderson Headlee, two daughters: Mrs. Herbert Wise, of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Charles Bradford, of Waynesburg, and one son, Clarence O. Headlee, of Morgantown, W. Va. He also leaves one brother, Mark Headlee, of Garards Fort, and two grandchildren. HEADLEE - Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, August 11, at 2:30 o'clock for Ernest E. Headlee, of Perry Township, who died Wednesday, August 8, 1945. Services to be held at the late residence near Mt. Morris, will be in charge of Rev. W. C. Miller and Rev. W. T. Hartley. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Friends will be received at the late home after 7 o'clock this (Thursday) evening. George I. Church is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Democrat Messenger, August 9, 1945 (Greene County, PA)
Russell E. Headlee Obituary
Russell E. Headlee, 79, of Rogersville, a former assemblyman and lumber dealer, died at 9 a.m. Friday, May 8, 1987, in the Desert Samaritan Hospital, Mesa, Ariz. He had suffered a heart attack on Saturday, May 2. He was born May 22, 1907, in Garards Fort, a son of the late Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee. He lived his entire life in Greene County. He was a graduate of Mapletown High School and had attended Waynesburg College, where he received a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. For 11 years, he served as a school teacher in various county school districts. He was engaged in the lumber production business for 60 years. He was a state assemblyman for the post in 1962. He was a former president of the Greene County Industrial Development Corp. and a director of the Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Economy League. He served on the Greene County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. He was a Boy Scout leader in Greene County for many years. He also served on the Greene Township School Board, the Southeastern Greene School Board. He was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church and was very active in the United Methodist Church. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a certified lay speaker. He was a member of the Methodist Men's Organization. He served as a delegate to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church and the World United Methodist Conference. He also served on the board of directors of the Jumonville Methodist Center. He was a member of the West Greene Area Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge in Masontown, the Warrior Trail Association, the Greene County Historical Society, the Carmichaels Grange and the Fort Jackson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife, Edythe Strosnider Headlee, whom he married Nov. 27, 1926; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence "Lois" Johnson of Garards Fort, Joan Headlee of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Peyton "Carol" Middleton of Washington, D. C.; three sons, R. Gene Headlee of Waynesburg, Wayne Allen Headlee of Phoenix, Arix., and Thomas M. Headlee of Rogersville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Vernon of Garards Fort, Ida Wade of Florida and Gladys Brewer of Headlee Heights; five brothers, Ray A. Headlee of Waynesburg RD 3, Stanley J. Headlee of Waynesburg RD 5, Kennneth L. Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, Shirl W. Headlee of Waynesburg and Glenn Headlee of Carmichael RD 1; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Earle C. Headlee and H. Furman Headlee, are deceased. A brother, Furman Headlee, is deceased.
Russell E. Headlee, 79, of Rogersville, a former assemblyman and lumber dealer, died at 9 a.m. Friday, May 8, 1987, in the Desert Samaritan Hospital, Mesa, Ariz. He had suffered a heart attack on Saturday, May 2. He was born May 22, 1907, in Garards Fort, a son of the late Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee. He lived his entire life in Greene County. He was a graduate of Mapletown High School and had attended Waynesburg College, where he received a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. For 11 years, he served as a school teacher in various county school districts. He was engaged in the lumber production business for 60 years. He was a state assemblyman for the post in 1962. He was a former president of the Greene County Industrial Development Corp. and a director of the Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Economy League. He served on the Greene County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. He was a Boy Scout leader in Greene County for many years. He also served on the Greene Township School Board, the Southeastern Greene School Board. He was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church and was very active in the United Methodist Church. He was a Sunday school teacher for many years and a certified lay speaker. He was a member of the Methodist Men's Organization. He served as a delegate to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church and the World United Methodist Conference. He also served on the board of directors of the Jumonville Methodist Center. He was a member of the West Greene Area Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge in Masontown, the Warrior Trail Association, the Greene County Historical Society, the Carmichaels Grange and the Fort Jackson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is survived by his wife, Edythe Strosnider Headlee, whom he married Nov. 27, 1926; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence "Lois" Johnson of Garards Fort, Joan Headlee of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Peyton "Carol" Middleton of Washington, D. C.; three sons, R. Gene Headlee of Waynesburg, Wayne Allen Headlee of Phoenix, Arix., and Thomas M. Headlee of Rogersville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Vernon of Garards Fort, Ida Wade of Florida and Gladys Brewer of Headlee Heights; five brothers, Ray A. Headlee of Waynesburg RD 3, Stanley J. Headlee of Waynesburg RD 5, Kennneth L. Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, Shirl W. Headlee of Waynesburg and Glenn Headlee of Carmichael RD 1; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Earle C. Headlee and H. Furman Headlee, are deceased. A brother, Furman Headlee, is deceased.
Ethel Rose Headlee Obituary
1980 Ethel Rose Headlee, 93, of 336 East High Street, Waynesburg, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 1980, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. She had not been in the best of health for some time. She was born July 16, 1887 in Perry Township, near Mt. Morris, a daughter of Spencer and Nancy Johnson Rose. Mrs. Headlee had spent most of her life in the Garards Fort area and had resided in the Waynesburg community since 1968. She was a member of the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church at Garards Fort, the WSCS Society of the church, and the Pleasant Hour Club. Her husband, Mark Headlee, died December 6, 1970. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Vernon of Garards Fort, Helen Ida Wade of Waynesburg and Gladys Curry of Waynesburg; seven sons, Russell E. of Rogersville, Earl C. of Annadale, Va., Ray A. of Waynesburg R.D.3, Stanley J. of Waynesburg R.D.5, Kenneth L. of Strausburg, Ohio, Shirl W. of Greenesboro Star Route, Waynesburg, and Glenn of Carmichaels R.D.1. Also surviving are 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Albert Rose of Mt. Morris; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Furman, two infant children, two sisters and six brothers are deceased. Newspaper Obituary, date and source unknown (Greene County, PA)
1980 Ethel Rose Headlee, 93, of 336 East High Street, Waynesburg, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 1980, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. She had not been in the best of health for some time. She was born July 16, 1887 in Perry Township, near Mt. Morris, a daughter of Spencer and Nancy Johnson Rose. Mrs. Headlee had spent most of her life in the Garards Fort area and had resided in the Waynesburg community since 1968. She was a member of the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church at Garards Fort, the WSCS Society of the church, and the Pleasant Hour Club. Her husband, Mark Headlee, died December 6, 1970. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Vernon of Garards Fort, Helen Ida Wade of Waynesburg and Gladys Curry of Waynesburg; seven sons, Russell E. of Rogersville, Earl C. of Annadale, Va., Ray A. of Waynesburg R.D.3, Stanley J. of Waynesburg R.D.5, Kenneth L. of Strausburg, Ohio, Shirl W. of Greenesboro Star Route, Waynesburg, and Glenn of Carmichaels R.D.1. Also surviving are 36 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Albert Rose of Mt. Morris; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Furman, two infant children, two sisters and six brothers are deceased. Newspaper Obituary, date and source unknown (Greene County, PA)
Edward Clarence Headlee Obituary
1915 Sad Death of Young Man Body of Clarence Headlee Found in Basement of His Store at Vandergrift, Pa. Doubt As to How Fatal Wound Was Inflicted - May Have Been Attacked by a Burglar. The announcement Monday of the death of Clarence Headlee, a popular young business man of Vandergrift, Pa., caused deep sorrow among many friends in Waynesburg, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, have resided for several years. Clarence Headlee was well liked by all of his acquaintances. The cause of his death is not fully solved and perhaps never will be. He had been located in Vandergrift, Pa., for a year and a half as manager of a store for the American Woolen Mills company, and had been successful. On Saturday night he closed his store about 11 p.m., and he and his wife who had called there for him, walked home together. After they arrived home and while sitting on the porch he remarked to his wife that he was going back to his store again to get some cigars. She advised him not to return to the store again that night, but he kissed his wife several times and then started off down the street, leaving his coat at the house. He did not return and Mrs. Headlee retired, believing that he had been detained by some one or had gone to Pittsburgh to see his brothers, Harry and Floyd Headlee. On Sunday she made inquiry for him, but learned nothing and then decided that he had come to Waynesburg to spend Sunday with his parents. Monday morning, a justice of the peace whose office is located across the street from the store of which Mr. Headlee had charge, decided that an examination should be made of the store. With another man he went to the front door of the store and finding it locked then went to the side of the building where there was a good sized window in the cellar beneath the store. This window had no glass or sash in it and the justice entered the basement through the opening. He had not proceeded far until he found Mr. Headlee's hat lying upon the floor, then he called to his companion to enter. Together they walked toward the front of the basement where they found the young man's body lying upon a large store-box dead. He was lying upon his back, his left hand resting on his left breast and his right hand hanging a little over the right side of the box. Upon the floor at the right hand side of the box lay a revolver of 32 calibre. The cylinder contained places for six shells, but one place was vacant and one shell had been fired, the hammer resting upon the exploded shell. A bullet wound was discovered directly over Mr. Headlee's heart, which was surrounded by powder marks. The bullet had penetrated his heart, causing instant death. There were no other bullet wounds upon his body. A deputy coroner was summoned and after viewing the body is was removed to an undertaker's morgue, the first supposition being that he had taken his own life. It was about noon when the word of his death reached Harry and Floyd Headlee, in Pittsburgh, and nearly 4 p.m. before they were able to arrive at Vandergrift on a train of the Allegheny Valley railroad. They at once began to make preparations for the funeral and did not have sufficient time to investigate their brother's death as they would have done had the circumstances permitted. The parents were absent from Waynesburg at the time, on Mr. Headlee's farm near Brock, this county, and they were summoned here as quickly as a message could reach them. Clarence Headlee was born in Perry township, May 24, 1890, and was past twenty-five years of age. The family removed here about ten years ago and he was in the public schools and later accepted a position in the five and ten cent store in the Sayers building. Five years ago he accepted a position in the store in Pittsburgh, and later was a salesman in McCreery's store, New York city. He retuend to Pittsburgh and became manager of a merchant tailoring store and last year located at Vandergrift. He was united in marriage October 28, 1914 to Miss Frances Folan, daughter of Thomas J. Folan, of Pittsburgh. Beside his wife he is survived by his parents, one sister, Mrs. Forney John, of Kirby, and two brothers, Harry Headlee, of Wilkinsburg, and Floyd Headlee, of Pittsburgh. Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was an upright and highly respected young man. He was cheerful in disposition and made many friends. No reason can be assinged why he should think of taking his own life. A few weeks ago he and his wife visited his parents here, and his sister, Mrs. Forney John, at Kirby. It was a family gathering and proved a very pleasant event, all of their children being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee. Clarence remained several days longer than he had intended because of the pleasure of the visit. For a year he had been afflicted with boils, but this ailment was improving. For several days before his death he had said to his wife he was not feeling well, but he was able to attend to his business. He was not known to have any enemies. Many believe that when he returned to his store, on Saturday night, he encountered a burglar, by whom he was shot. Neither of his brothers have knowledge that he ever owned a revolver and they say he was timid about entering a dark room at night. They cannot believe that he entered his store in the dark, on Saturday night, and walked to the rear of it then descended the cellar stairway and groped through the basement to the box where his body was found. The store-room and basement were long. Nothing of value was kept in the basement, which was not kept closed from outsiders, but it was his custom to lock the door at the top of the stairway leading into the basement. The fact that several loaded cartridges were found on the cellar floor and inside the box on which he was lying is also mysterious. The knuckles of his right hand were swollen and discolored as though bruised by having struck someone, and there were indications of a bruise upon his mouth. The remains were brought to Waynesburg at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and taken to the home of his parents on Second Avenue, where the funeral was held at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. Owing to the absence of Rev. Dr. Bash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, the services were conducted by Rev. Dr. L. S. Wilkinson, of Pittsburgh, formerly pastor here. Interment in Oakmont Cemetery. Waynesburg Republican, August 12, 1915 (Greene County, PA)
1915 Sad Death of Young Man Body of Clarence Headlee Found in Basement of His Store at Vandergrift, Pa. Doubt As to How Fatal Wound Was Inflicted - May Have Been Attacked by a Burglar. The announcement Monday of the death of Clarence Headlee, a popular young business man of Vandergrift, Pa., caused deep sorrow among many friends in Waynesburg, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, have resided for several years. Clarence Headlee was well liked by all of his acquaintances. The cause of his death is not fully solved and perhaps never will be. He had been located in Vandergrift, Pa., for a year and a half as manager of a store for the American Woolen Mills company, and had been successful. On Saturday night he closed his store about 11 p.m., and he and his wife who had called there for him, walked home together. After they arrived home and while sitting on the porch he remarked to his wife that he was going back to his store again to get some cigars. She advised him not to return to the store again that night, but he kissed his wife several times and then started off down the street, leaving his coat at the house. He did not return and Mrs. Headlee retired, believing that he had been detained by some one or had gone to Pittsburgh to see his brothers, Harry and Floyd Headlee. On Sunday she made inquiry for him, but learned nothing and then decided that he had come to Waynesburg to spend Sunday with his parents. Monday morning, a justice of the peace whose office is located across the street from the store of which Mr. Headlee had charge, decided that an examination should be made of the store. With another man he went to the front door of the store and finding it locked then went to the side of the building where there was a good sized window in the cellar beneath the store. This window had no glass or sash in it and the justice entered the basement through the opening. He had not proceeded far until he found Mr. Headlee's hat lying upon the floor, then he called to his companion to enter. Together they walked toward the front of the basement where they found the young man's body lying upon a large store-box dead. He was lying upon his back, his left hand resting on his left breast and his right hand hanging a little over the right side of the box. Upon the floor at the right hand side of the box lay a revolver of 32 calibre. The cylinder contained places for six shells, but one place was vacant and one shell had been fired, the hammer resting upon the exploded shell. A bullet wound was discovered directly over Mr. Headlee's heart, which was surrounded by powder marks. The bullet had penetrated his heart, causing instant death. There were no other bullet wounds upon his body. A deputy coroner was summoned and after viewing the body is was removed to an undertaker's morgue, the first supposition being that he had taken his own life. It was about noon when the word of his death reached Harry and Floyd Headlee, in Pittsburgh, and nearly 4 p.m. before they were able to arrive at Vandergrift on a train of the Allegheny Valley railroad. They at once began to make preparations for the funeral and did not have sufficient time to investigate their brother's death as they would have done had the circumstances permitted. The parents were absent from Waynesburg at the time, on Mr. Headlee's farm near Brock, this county, and they were summoned here as quickly as a message could reach them. Clarence Headlee was born in Perry township, May 24, 1890, and was past twenty-five years of age. The family removed here about ten years ago and he was in the public schools and later accepted a position in the five and ten cent store in the Sayers building. Five years ago he accepted a position in the store in Pittsburgh, and later was a salesman in McCreery's store, New York city. He retuend to Pittsburgh and became manager of a merchant tailoring store and last year located at Vandergrift. He was united in marriage October 28, 1914 to Miss Frances Folan, daughter of Thomas J. Folan, of Pittsburgh. Beside his wife he is survived by his parents, one sister, Mrs. Forney John, of Kirby, and two brothers, Harry Headlee, of Wilkinsburg, and Floyd Headlee, of Pittsburgh. Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was an upright and highly respected young man. He was cheerful in disposition and made many friends. No reason can be assinged why he should think of taking his own life. A few weeks ago he and his wife visited his parents here, and his sister, Mrs. Forney John, at Kirby. It was a family gathering and proved a very pleasant event, all of their children being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee. Clarence remained several days longer than he had intended because of the pleasure of the visit. For a year he had been afflicted with boils, but this ailment was improving. For several days before his death he had said to his wife he was not feeling well, but he was able to attend to his business. He was not known to have any enemies. Many believe that when he returned to his store, on Saturday night, he encountered a burglar, by whom he was shot. Neither of his brothers have knowledge that he ever owned a revolver and they say he was timid about entering a dark room at night. They cannot believe that he entered his store in the dark, on Saturday night, and walked to the rear of it then descended the cellar stairway and groped through the basement to the box where his body was found. The store-room and basement were long. Nothing of value was kept in the basement, which was not kept closed from outsiders, but it was his custom to lock the door at the top of the stairway leading into the basement. The fact that several loaded cartridges were found on the cellar floor and inside the box on which he was lying is also mysterious. The knuckles of his right hand were swollen and discolored as though bruised by having struck someone, and there were indications of a bruise upon his mouth. The remains were brought to Waynesburg at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and taken to the home of his parents on Second Avenue, where the funeral was held at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. Owing to the absence of Rev. Dr. Bash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, the services were conducted by Rev. Dr. L. S. Wilkinson, of Pittsburgh, formerly pastor here. Interment in Oakmont Cemetery. Waynesburg Republican, August 12, 1915 (Greene County, PA)
Earle C. Headlee Obituary
Earle C. Headlee, 77, of 7401 East Moreland Road, Annandale, Va., formerly of Greene Co., died at 6:26 P.M. Friday, May 9, 1986, in Fairfax Va. Hospital. Although he had been ill, death was unexpected.
He was born Aug. 3, 1908, in Garards Fort, a son of the late Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee.
He had lived most of his life in Greene County and resided in Virginia for the past 11 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Fairfax. He also was a member of Valley Lodge No. 459 F&AM of Masontown, Pittsburg Consistory, Gourges Lodge of Perfection in Pittsburgh, Syria Temple AAONMS of Pittsburgh, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and Sons of the Americxan Revolution.
He had taught school in Greene County for 40 years, retiring in 1967. He later taught school for one year in Nebraska and, for five years in Frederick, Md., retiring there in 1973 after 46 years of teaching.
He is survived by his wife, Grace K. Headlee, whom he married July 14, 1928; a son, Harold E. Headlee of Fairfax; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Dorothy Vernon of Garards Fort, Helen Ida Wade of Washington and Gladys Brewer of Garards Fort, Headlee Heights; five brothers, Russell E. Headlee of Rogersville, Ray A. Headlee of Waynesburg RD 3, Stanley J. Headlee of Waynesburg R.D. 5, Shirl W. Headlee of Waynesburg, Greensboro Star Route and Glenn Headlee of Carmichaels R.D. 1; and several nieces and nephews.
CORRECTION
The names of two surviving brothers, Russell E Headlee of Rogersville and Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, were omitted from the obituary of Earle C. Headlee which was published Saturday. A brother, Furman Headlee, is deceased.
Headlee-Folan marriage announcement
Headlee-Folan At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Folan, East end, Pittsburgh, Wednesday, October 28, at 5 o'clock was solemnized the marriage of Miss Frances Folan and Mr. Edward Clarence Headlee, of Vandergrift, Pa. Only the immediate friends and relatives of the young couple were present. The bride is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, of Waynesburg, and is a former student of Waynesburg college. He is now engaged in the mercantile business at Vandergrift, Pa. After a sumptuous wedding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Headlee left on an eastern wedding trip. They will reside at Vandergrift, Pa. Waynesburg Republican, November 5, 1914
Automobile accident, Rev. D.L. Headlee
Automobile Collision in Morrisville Machines Driven by Rev. D. L. Headlee and Harry White Badly Damaged. - Little Son of Rev. Headlee Injured. On Tuesday, a serious automobile accident occurred in Morrisville. Rev. D. L. Headlee and family of four children were enroute to Mt. Morris and at the intersection of the first street in Morrisville with the brick road his car and one driven by Harry White came into collision. White was coming down into the brick road from the side street and neither he nor Rev. Headlee could see each other approaching. The latter's car was badly wrecked, but only one of the occupants was injured. Thomas, the little three year old son of Rev. and Mrs. Headlee, had the ligaments of his left shoulder badly torn. White's car was damaged also. The boy was taken to the office of Dr. R. E. Brock where he received medical attention and the Headlee car was brought to a garage to be repaired. Rev. Headlee is the pastor of the M. E. church at Wilson, Pa. He and his family had been visiting his brother, W. W. Headlee, of Waynesburg, and they were starting to visit the mother, Mrs. W. G. Headlee, of Mt. Morris. They were also intending to go to Columbus, O., to attend the grat Methodist Episcopal Centenary. They secured another car and left for Mt. Morris Tuesday evening. Waynesburg Republican, July 3, 1919
Dorothy E. VernonVernon Obituary
Member of Mt. Calvary Methodist Church Dorothy E. Headlee Vernon, 83, of Greensboro died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. She was born November 17, 1917, in Garards Fort, a daughter of Ethel Rose and Mark Headlee Mrs. Vernon was a member of Mt. Calvary Methodist Church in Garards Fort. Surviving are two sons, Frank E. Vernon of Sacramento, Calif., and Shirl Vernon of Industry; five daughters, Margaret Conard of Carmichaels, Shirleen Smith of Greensboro, Joyce Butcho of Jefferson, Patricia Verna of Bobtown and Sarah Henry of Greensboro, with whom she made her home; four brothers, Ray, Stanley and Shirl Headlee, all of Waynesburg, and Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio; two sisters, Ida Wade of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Gladys Brewer of Headlee Heights; 31 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Deceased are two sons, Charles R. and William Vernon; and four deceased brothers, Russell E., Earl, Forman and Glen Headlee.
Member of Mt. Calvary Methodist Church Dorothy E. Headlee Vernon, 83, of Greensboro died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. She was born November 17, 1917, in Garards Fort, a daughter of Ethel Rose and Mark Headlee Mrs. Vernon was a member of Mt. Calvary Methodist Church in Garards Fort. Surviving are two sons, Frank E. Vernon of Sacramento, Calif., and Shirl Vernon of Industry; five daughters, Margaret Conard of Carmichaels, Shirleen Smith of Greensboro, Joyce Butcho of Jefferson, Patricia Verna of Bobtown and Sarah Henry of Greensboro, with whom she made her home; four brothers, Ray, Stanley and Shirl Headlee, all of Waynesburg, and Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio; two sisters, Ida Wade of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Gladys Brewer of Headlee Heights; 31 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson. Deceased are two sons, Charles R. and William Vernon; and four deceased brothers, Russell E., Earl, Forman and Glen Headlee.
Glenn Headlee Obituary
2000 Retired carpenter was World War II veteran Glenn Headlee, 76, of Carmichaels R.D.1 (Khedive), died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in his home. He was born February 23, 1924, in Garards Fort, a son of Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee. Mr. Headlee was a carpenter for Wayne Lumber Co. for 32 years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by Russell Headlee Saw Mill for 10 years. He was a 1943 graduate of Mapletown High School and had lived in Khedive since 1956. Mr. Headlee served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church of Garards Fort. On September 25, 1943, he married Dorothy Areford, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Popernack of York and Victoria Everly of Carmichaels; a son, Gary Headlee of Grayson, Ky.; five grandchildren, Michael, John, and Joseph Popernack and Angela and Jonathan Everly; four brothers, Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, and Shirl, Ray and Stanley Headlee, all of Waynesburg; and three sisters, Ida Wade of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Gladys Brewer and Dorothy Vernon, both of Garards Fort. Deceased are three brothers, Russell, Earl and Furman Headlee.
2000 Retired carpenter was World War II veteran Glenn Headlee, 76, of Carmichaels R.D.1 (Khedive), died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2000, in his home. He was born February 23, 1924, in Garards Fort, a son of Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee. Mr. Headlee was a carpenter for Wayne Lumber Co. for 32 years before retiring. Prior to that he was employed by Russell Headlee Saw Mill for 10 years. He was a 1943 graduate of Mapletown High School and had lived in Khedive since 1956. Mr. Headlee served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church of Garards Fort. On September 25, 1943, he married Dorothy Areford, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Popernack of York and Victoria Everly of Carmichaels; a son, Gary Headlee of Grayson, Ky.; five grandchildren, Michael, John, and Joseph Popernack and Angela and Jonathan Everly; four brothers, Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, and Shirl, Ray and Stanley Headlee, all of Waynesburg; and three sisters, Ida Wade of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Gladys Brewer and Dorothy Vernon, both of Garards Fort. Deceased are three brothers, Russell, Earl and Furman Headlee.
A note about Richard Headley, Jr.
Notes for RICHARD JR. HEADLEE:Was an English sailor, in the service of Great Britain. He deserted the standards of the Stuarts and sought asylum in the wilds of North America. He settled in New Jersey where he later married. According to English law, "Once and Englishman, always an Englishman," he was not allowed to enjoy the quiet of his new home. The British authorities arrested by a party of 20 British sailors. He was kept away from his family for seven years. When near port at a later date he jumped over and swam to shore one night and returned home. His Son John died while in the Patriot Army. Nephew robert was in the expedition sent against the Indians , who committed the Wyoming masacre.Ephraim lived in N.J. during the Revolution and moved to North Carolina aafter the war. Not liking N.C. he moved his family to Greene Co. PA
Richard Headley, Sr. and descendants
(OUR LINE WILL BE YELLOW)
The Headlee/Headley family is English. Most of the branches stemmed from the family that lived at HEDLEY-ON-THE-HILL in Northumberland County in the north of England next to the border with Scotland.
In the early 1660s, three Headley men came to America. I do not know if they were brothers, but that is the assumption. JOHN HEADLEY settled in Newport, Rhode Island. LEONARD HEADLEY went from the New Haven Colony to settle the new community at Elizabethtown, New Jersey in 1665. RICHARD HEADLEY along with others in the New Haven Colony settled Eastchester, New York also in 1665.
RICHARD HEADLEY, Sr.
Richard Headley was born in 1642 possibly in England, but more probably in either the Boston or New Haven Colony.
By the early 1660s he was living in the New Haven Colony near Fairfield, Connecticut. In 1664, he was among the group that moved to and settled the area of Eastchester, New York. At the time it covered most of what is now southern Westchester County and abutted the Dutch Colony in New York.
In 1670 he married Hannah Drake. Richard was a carpenter by trade. They had three sons, THOMAS, SAMUEL and ROBERT. Hannah died in 1688. Richard's second wife's name was Mary. They were married in about 1690, at which time they moved to the town of Mamaroneck, some six miles away on the Long Island Sound. Mary was probably Mary Drake, Hannah's sister who was unmarried in 1686 when her father's will was written.
Hannah and Mary's parents were Samuel Drake and Ann Barlow. Both were probably born in England, came to the New Haven Colony and settled in Fairfield, Connecticut. They moved to Eastchester, New York and both parents died there. Samuel in June of 1686 and Ann sometime later.
At any rate, Richard and Mary had RICHARD, JOSEPH, JOHN and ELIZABETH, all born in Mamaroneck, New York.
The last record we find was in 1709 in Mamaroneck. Richard was sixty-seven at that time and probably died soon afterwards.
The following is what I know about the seven children of Richard Headley.
THOMAS HEADLEY married and had one son, John, who married Mary Waite.
SAMUEL HEADLEY married Sarah Dickerman and had Mary, Joseph, Robert, Samuel, Sarah, Rachel, Phebe and Isaac.
ROBERT HEADLEY had Robert, Samuel, Phebe who married Thomas Gardner and Isaac who married Mary Frazee.
RICHARD HEADLEY JR.
JOSEPH HEADLEY
JOHN HEADLEY
ELIZABETH HEADLEY
RICHARD HEADLEY JR.
Richard Headley, Junior was the first child born in Mamaroneck, New York and was born out of the second marriage of Richard and Mary Headley. He was born about 1691.
Nothing is known about his wife. By 1716, he seems to have moved, like most of his brothers, to New Jersey. He settled in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Hunterdon was one of the Counties split out of the old East Jersey Colony. Morris County was cut out of Hunterdon County. We will see that the family next appears in Morris County, but that is only because Morris was established. The family probably always lived in the same area.
Family tradition indicates that Richard was conscripted into the British Navy, escaped from ship and took refuge in central New Jersey. He was later caught by the English and returned to sea. He was to serve seven years, but again jumped ship and returned to his family in New Jersey.
At any rate the family was located in New Jersey through the Revolutionary War. Richard probably died there in the 1770s.
Richard Headley Junior had at least three sons and most likely daughters as well, but I have no records on them. The children were:
Francis Headley
Francis Headley was born in Northern New Jersey in about 1731 and died in Randolph County, Virginia in 1805.
He married Huldah Cary, a daughter of John Cary. Their children were:
JOHN CARY who married Mary Hathaway.
SAMUEL CARY who married Abigail Trace.
SUSANNAH CARY
THREE OTHER DAUGHTERS.
He was in Hardiston Township of Sussex County, New Jersey in 1774 and served as a major in the Sussex Company A during the war. After the Revolution, they moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania. By 1796 they had moved to Randolph County, Virginia.
John Headlee
John Headlee, born in 1735
Joseph Headlee
Joseph Headlee was born February 3, 1746 and died in 1840. He married Abigail Morris and they had:
THOMAS HEADLEE
JOHN HEADLEE
JOSEPH HEADLEE who married Sarah Blair.
PHEBE HEADLEE who married John Clutter.
SAMUEL HEADLEE who married Rachel James.
ELIAS HEADLEE who married Catherine Dickson.
EUNICE HEADEE who married Benjamin Rowley.
MORRIS HEADLEE
HANNAH HEADLEE who married William Weir.
NANCY HEADLEE
AMOS HEADLEE who married Experience Lindsey and then Christine Clutter. It is said he served in the Revolution, but there is no record. After the War, he also moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania and then to Trumbull County, Ohio in 1828. He died there February 22, 1840.
JOHN HEADLEE SR.
John Headlee was born in about 1735 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He married Jerusha Mann in New Jersey about 1753. The Mann family was Puritan stock that moved from Boston to the New Haven Colony and then to Elizabethtown New Jersey.
John and Jerusha lived in Morris County, New Jersey and then moved to near Princeton, probably in Somerset County, New Jersey. John joined the American Army at the beginning of the Revolution. He became ill in the winter of 1776-77 and died before ever seeing action. He may have missed the actual fighting, but all you kinfolk can join the DAR/SAR on his service.
John and Jerusha had five sons and probably a few daughters as well. After the Revolution, several of the children moved to North Carolina and to Virginia. It appears Jerusha went to Burke County, North Carolina with her son Thomas. She was listed there in the 1800 census.
The five sons of John and Jerusha Headlee were:
John Headlee Jr.
Ephraim Headlee
Ephraim was born in Morris County, New Jersey January 21, 1758. During the Revolution he served as a private in the Morris County Militia.
After the war ended, Ephraim married Mary Fordyce in about 1783. Mary was born near Mount Oilive, New Jersey in Morris County October 19, 1763. She was a daughter of Samuel Fordyce and Elizabeth Huggins.
They remained in Morris County until 1795 when they moved to Shannon's Run in Greene County in western Pennsylvania. The Fordyce family moved there as well, Samuel became a Deacon in the Baptist Church. Ephraim built a total of three log homes and ran his cobbler business from them.
By 1804, Ephraim was joined by his brothers Joshua, John and Thomas who had all left New Jersey for Burke County, North Carolina before coming to Greene County in Pennsylvania.
All in all, Ephraim owned well over a thousand acres in Greene County and left most to his sons at his death. He remained in Greene County until his death on December 6, 1822. Mary lived another 28 years until August 8, 1850.
Ephraim and Mary had nine sons, and possibly daughters, they were:
JOHN HEADLEE was born in New Jersey March 11, 1784 and died in Greene County, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1866. He married Lydia Headlee, a daughter of his uncle John Headlee Jr. Their children were:
Phineas, Lewis, Enos, Eli, Catherine, Lucy and Rachel Headlee.
SILAS HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on February 21, 1786. He married Elizabeth Headlee, another daughter of John Headlee, Jr. Silas was a farmer and a surveyor. They remained in Greene County all their lives. Elizabeth died May 10, 1866 and Silas on November 25, 1869. Their children were:
Nancy, Rachel Caroline, Noah, Elizabeth, Lydia, Eunice, Jeremiah, John, Mary and another son who died as a child.
EPHRAIM HEADLEE was born in 1788 and was a sickly, small child who died as a child.
ISAAC HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on August 15, 1789. In about 1810, he married Elizabeth Weirs in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Isaac died in Greene County on October 13, 1842. Elizabeth lived with her son, Samuel, and then later (1860) with her son James. She was living alone in her own house, when it burned and caused her death on February
10, 1869. Their children were:
Abraham, James, Rebecca, Mary, Lydia, Phoebe, Samuel and Sarah Headlee.
SAMUEL HEADLEE was born about 1792. He married and moved to Washington County, Indiana and then Orange County, Indiana.
CHARLES HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on March 13, 1794. This was just before his family moved to Pennsylvania. He married Mary Carney in 1822. In 1857, they moved to White County, Indiana and founded the town of Headlee. Mary died February 5, 1862, and Charles died in Headlee March 3, 1877. Their children were:
Leah, Harvey, Mary, Nancy, Eliza, Silas and Josephus Headlee.
ELISHA HEADLEE was born about 1796 and died as a child.
JOSHUA FORDYCE HEADLEE was born in Greene County on April 12, 1799. He married Rebecca Hennon on January 29, 1824. They lived near Kirby, Pennsylvania until 1856 when they moved to Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia. He was a farmer and a preacher in the Methodist Church. He held one service outside as there were too many for the church and he caught pneumonia and died three weeks later on February 18, 1857. Their children were:
Ephraim, Mary Ann, Justice Fordyce, Stephen, Patty Jane, Lucinda, Rebecca Louisa, Joshua Monroe and Sarah Headlee.
JESSE HEADLEE was born in his father's second log cabin on October 22, 1804. On May 31, 1827, he married Maria Cox. He was a farmer and a justice of the peace. Being the youngest, he lived in his father's house all his life. He died March 15, 1876 and Maria died October 7, 1895. Their children were:
Ephraim, Mary, Rebecca, Joseph, Matilda, Sarah, Hester, Nancy, Elizabeth, George and Eliza Jane Headlee.
The Headlee/Headley family is English. Most of the branches stemmed from the family that lived at HEDLEY-ON-THE-HILL in Northumberland County in the north of England next to the border with Scotland.
In the early 1660s, three Headley men came to America. I do not know if they were brothers, but that is the assumption. JOHN HEADLEY settled in Newport, Rhode Island. LEONARD HEADLEY went from the New Haven Colony to settle the new community at Elizabethtown, New Jersey in 1665. RICHARD HEADLEY along with others in the New Haven Colony settled Eastchester, New York also in 1665.
RICHARD HEADLEY, Sr.
Richard Headley was born in 1642 possibly in England, but more probably in either the Boston or New Haven Colony.
By the early 1660s he was living in the New Haven Colony near Fairfield, Connecticut. In 1664, he was among the group that moved to and settled the area of Eastchester, New York. At the time it covered most of what is now southern Westchester County and abutted the Dutch Colony in New York.
In 1670 he married Hannah Drake. Richard was a carpenter by trade. They had three sons, THOMAS, SAMUEL and ROBERT. Hannah died in 1688. Richard's second wife's name was Mary. They were married in about 1690, at which time they moved to the town of Mamaroneck, some six miles away on the Long Island Sound. Mary was probably Mary Drake, Hannah's sister who was unmarried in 1686 when her father's will was written.
Hannah and Mary's parents were Samuel Drake and Ann Barlow. Both were probably born in England, came to the New Haven Colony and settled in Fairfield, Connecticut. They moved to Eastchester, New York and both parents died there. Samuel in June of 1686 and Ann sometime later.
At any rate, Richard and Mary had RICHARD, JOSEPH, JOHN and ELIZABETH, all born in Mamaroneck, New York.
The last record we find was in 1709 in Mamaroneck. Richard was sixty-seven at that time and probably died soon afterwards.
The following is what I know about the seven children of Richard Headley.
THOMAS HEADLEY married and had one son, John, who married Mary Waite.
SAMUEL HEADLEY married Sarah Dickerman and had Mary, Joseph, Robert, Samuel, Sarah, Rachel, Phebe and Isaac.
ROBERT HEADLEY had Robert, Samuel, Phebe who married Thomas Gardner and Isaac who married Mary Frazee.
RICHARD HEADLEY JR.
JOSEPH HEADLEY
JOHN HEADLEY
ELIZABETH HEADLEY
RICHARD HEADLEY JR.
Richard Headley, Junior was the first child born in Mamaroneck, New York and was born out of the second marriage of Richard and Mary Headley. He was born about 1691.
Nothing is known about his wife. By 1716, he seems to have moved, like most of his brothers, to New Jersey. He settled in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Hunterdon was one of the Counties split out of the old East Jersey Colony. Morris County was cut out of Hunterdon County. We will see that the family next appears in Morris County, but that is only because Morris was established. The family probably always lived in the same area.
Family tradition indicates that Richard was conscripted into the British Navy, escaped from ship and took refuge in central New Jersey. He was later caught by the English and returned to sea. He was to serve seven years, but again jumped ship and returned to his family in New Jersey.
At any rate the family was located in New Jersey through the Revolutionary War. Richard probably died there in the 1770s.
Richard Headley Junior had at least three sons and most likely daughters as well, but I have no records on them. The children were:
Francis Headley
Francis Headley was born in Northern New Jersey in about 1731 and died in Randolph County, Virginia in 1805.
He married Huldah Cary, a daughter of John Cary. Their children were:
JOHN CARY who married Mary Hathaway.
SAMUEL CARY who married Abigail Trace.
SUSANNAH CARY
THREE OTHER DAUGHTERS.
He was in Hardiston Township of Sussex County, New Jersey in 1774 and served as a major in the Sussex Company A during the war. After the Revolution, they moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania. By 1796 they had moved to Randolph County, Virginia.
John Headlee
John Headlee, born in 1735
Joseph Headlee
Joseph Headlee was born February 3, 1746 and died in 1840. He married Abigail Morris and they had:
THOMAS HEADLEE
JOHN HEADLEE
JOSEPH HEADLEE who married Sarah Blair.
PHEBE HEADLEE who married John Clutter.
SAMUEL HEADLEE who married Rachel James.
ELIAS HEADLEE who married Catherine Dickson.
EUNICE HEADEE who married Benjamin Rowley.
MORRIS HEADLEE
HANNAH HEADLEE who married William Weir.
NANCY HEADLEE
AMOS HEADLEE who married Experience Lindsey and then Christine Clutter. It is said he served in the Revolution, but there is no record. After the War, he also moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania and then to Trumbull County, Ohio in 1828. He died there February 22, 1840.
JOHN HEADLEE SR.
John Headlee was born in about 1735 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He married Jerusha Mann in New Jersey about 1753. The Mann family was Puritan stock that moved from Boston to the New Haven Colony and then to Elizabethtown New Jersey.
John and Jerusha lived in Morris County, New Jersey and then moved to near Princeton, probably in Somerset County, New Jersey. John joined the American Army at the beginning of the Revolution. He became ill in the winter of 1776-77 and died before ever seeing action. He may have missed the actual fighting, but all you kinfolk can join the DAR/SAR on his service.
John and Jerusha had five sons and probably a few daughters as well. After the Revolution, several of the children moved to North Carolina and to Virginia. It appears Jerusha went to Burke County, North Carolina with her son Thomas. She was listed there in the 1800 census.
The five sons of John and Jerusha Headlee were:
John Headlee Jr.
Ephraim Headlee
Ephraim was born in Morris County, New Jersey January 21, 1758. During the Revolution he served as a private in the Morris County Militia.
After the war ended, Ephraim married Mary Fordyce in about 1783. Mary was born near Mount Oilive, New Jersey in Morris County October 19, 1763. She was a daughter of Samuel Fordyce and Elizabeth Huggins.
They remained in Morris County until 1795 when they moved to Shannon's Run in Greene County in western Pennsylvania. The Fordyce family moved there as well, Samuel became a Deacon in the Baptist Church. Ephraim built a total of three log homes and ran his cobbler business from them.
By 1804, Ephraim was joined by his brothers Joshua, John and Thomas who had all left New Jersey for Burke County, North Carolina before coming to Greene County in Pennsylvania.
All in all, Ephraim owned well over a thousand acres in Greene County and left most to his sons at his death. He remained in Greene County until his death on December 6, 1822. Mary lived another 28 years until August 8, 1850.
Ephraim and Mary had nine sons, and possibly daughters, they were:
JOHN HEADLEE was born in New Jersey March 11, 1784 and died in Greene County, Pennsylvania on April 5, 1866. He married Lydia Headlee, a daughter of his uncle John Headlee Jr. Their children were:
Phineas, Lewis, Enos, Eli, Catherine, Lucy and Rachel Headlee.
SILAS HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on February 21, 1786. He married Elizabeth Headlee, another daughter of John Headlee, Jr. Silas was a farmer and a surveyor. They remained in Greene County all their lives. Elizabeth died May 10, 1866 and Silas on November 25, 1869. Their children were:
Nancy, Rachel Caroline, Noah, Elizabeth, Lydia, Eunice, Jeremiah, John, Mary and another son who died as a child.
EPHRAIM HEADLEE was born in 1788 and was a sickly, small child who died as a child.
ISAAC HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on August 15, 1789. In about 1810, he married Elizabeth Weirs in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Isaac died in Greene County on October 13, 1842. Elizabeth lived with her son, Samuel, and then later (1860) with her son James. She was living alone in her own house, when it burned and caused her death on February
10, 1869. Their children were:
Abraham, James, Rebecca, Mary, Lydia, Phoebe, Samuel and Sarah Headlee.
SAMUEL HEADLEE was born about 1792. He married and moved to Washington County, Indiana and then Orange County, Indiana.
CHARLES HEADLEE was born in New Jersey on March 13, 1794. This was just before his family moved to Pennsylvania. He married Mary Carney in 1822. In 1857, they moved to White County, Indiana and founded the town of Headlee. Mary died February 5, 1862, and Charles died in Headlee March 3, 1877. Their children were:
Leah, Harvey, Mary, Nancy, Eliza, Silas and Josephus Headlee.
ELISHA HEADLEE was born about 1796 and died as a child.
JOSHUA FORDYCE HEADLEE was born in Greene County on April 12, 1799. He married Rebecca Hennon on January 29, 1824. They lived near Kirby, Pennsylvania until 1856 when they moved to Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia. He was a farmer and a preacher in the Methodist Church. He held one service outside as there were too many for the church and he caught pneumonia and died three weeks later on February 18, 1857. Their children were:
Ephraim, Mary Ann, Justice Fordyce, Stephen, Patty Jane, Lucinda, Rebecca Louisa, Joshua Monroe and Sarah Headlee.
JESSE HEADLEE was born in his father's second log cabin on October 22, 1804. On May 31, 1827, he married Maria Cox. He was a farmer and a justice of the peace. Being the youngest, he lived in his father's house all his life. He died March 15, 1876 and Maria died October 7, 1895. Their children were:
Ephraim, Mary, Rebecca, Joseph, Matilda, Sarah, Hester, Nancy, Elizabeth, George and Eliza Jane Headlee.
Stanley Joseph Headlee Obituary
Birth: Jul. 30, 1911 Death: Mar. 10, 2007
Stanley J. Headlee, age 95, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, March 10, 2007.
He was born July 30, 1911, on the family farm, located between Garards Fort and Davistown, Greene County, Pa., the son of Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee.
On July 24, 1937, he married Ardis Ruth Fearer Headlee, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Harland R. Headlee of Waynesburg, Pa., and Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing, Pa.; two brothers: Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, and Shirl Headlee of Waynesburg, Pa.; two sisters: Gladys Headlee Brewer of Headlee Heights, Greene County, Pa., and Ida Headlee Wade of Tarpon Springs, Florida; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are his parents, five brothers, Earle, Furman, Glen, Ray "Mike", and Russell Headlee, and one sister, Dorothy Headlee Vernon.
During his early school years, Stanley and his older brothers walked four miles to school each day.
During the 1920's and 1930's, he, along with other students from Dunkard and Greene townships, rented rooms in Mapletown so they could attend high school. He lettered in basketball, football and track all four years. He was named "All County Quarterback" both his junior and senior years. He set a record at the Greene County Track Meet in the javelin throw, which stood for many years. He also played in the school orchestra and sang in a quartet called "The Greensboro Harmony Boys".
After graduating in 1931, he made five trips to a farming area north of Dodge City, Kansas, to work in the wheat fields. He and his companions toured the West, even mining for gold in the Rocky Mountains. On one trip, they walked up Pikes Peak.
One of his first jobs in Greene County was working for Greene Township breaking rock for fill on the Garards Fort Road.
He also worked for R. G. Johnson, sinking the shaft at the Robena Mine Complex near Cabbage Flats.
He attended college at Westminster, California and Waynesburg and graduated with a Bachelors Degree.
He taught school at Davistown Elementary and at Mapletown High School where he also coached football.
He later left teaching to become a District Sales Manager in Greene County for Farm Bureau Insurance, which changed its name to Nationwide Insurance. He was transferred to Allegheny County where he supervised fifteen sales agents in southern Allegheny County from his office in the Clark Building in Pittsburgh, Pa. He and his agents set records in production each year for the four years he served as manager in the southern Allegheny District.
In 1956, he opened his own insurance business in Waynesburg named The Headlee Agency. Over the years he increased the volume of his business by purchasing the Vance Agency in Mount Morris and the Titus Insurance Agency in Waynesburg, Pa. Eventually he added real estate to his agency's services.
He was involved in several major real estate developments in Greene County. He brokered the site location for a developer, which resulted in the construction of the Greene Plaza located near interstate 79 at Waynesburg. He was contracted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to appraise the right of ways for the construction of Interstate 79 from Mount Morris to Marianna. He completed appraisals for the Department of Federal Housing of Greene County and for Franklin Township. He was also involved in appraisal work on Ryerson State Park and for the Hughes House in Jefferson, Pa.
He and Glen Arnold of Arnold Real Estate worked with United States Steel in acquiring land for the Kirby Mine as well as railroad right of ways from Kirby to the Monongahela River near Alicia. United States Steel Representatives offered both men the opportunity to option up the properties; however, they declined as they felt it would be unfair to the property owners, the same people they had done business with for many years.
Mr. Headlee was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg where he served on the Administrative Board and sang in the choir.
While living in Garards Fort, he was a member and Sunday School Superintendent at the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church.
He served as Chairman of the first sewage authority in West Franklin Township.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Waynesburg Lodge No. 153 Free and Accepted Masons, the Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple of the Shrine and also The International Order of Odd Fellows.
He was also a member of The Sons of the American Revolution, The Patriotic Sons of America, Rotary International, and the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoyed hunting and golf and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He and his wife vacationed in Clearwater, Florida, during the winter for 17 years.
Stanley J. Headlee, age 95, of Waynesburg, Pa., died Saturday, March 10, 2007.
He was born July 30, 1911, on the family farm, located between Garards Fort and Davistown, Greene County, Pa., the son of Mark and Ethel Rose Headlee.
On July 24, 1937, he married Ardis Ruth Fearer Headlee, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons: Harland R. Headlee of Waynesburg, Pa., and Robert V. Headlee of Rices Landing, Pa.; two brothers: Kenneth Headlee of Strasburg, Ohio, and Shirl Headlee of Waynesburg, Pa.; two sisters: Gladys Headlee Brewer of Headlee Heights, Greene County, Pa., and Ida Headlee Wade of Tarpon Springs, Florida; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are his parents, five brothers, Earle, Furman, Glen, Ray "Mike", and Russell Headlee, and one sister, Dorothy Headlee Vernon.
During his early school years, Stanley and his older brothers walked four miles to school each day.
During the 1920's and 1930's, he, along with other students from Dunkard and Greene townships, rented rooms in Mapletown so they could attend high school. He lettered in basketball, football and track all four years. He was named "All County Quarterback" both his junior and senior years. He set a record at the Greene County Track Meet in the javelin throw, which stood for many years. He also played in the school orchestra and sang in a quartet called "The Greensboro Harmony Boys".
After graduating in 1931, he made five trips to a farming area north of Dodge City, Kansas, to work in the wheat fields. He and his companions toured the West, even mining for gold in the Rocky Mountains. On one trip, they walked up Pikes Peak.
One of his first jobs in Greene County was working for Greene Township breaking rock for fill on the Garards Fort Road.
He also worked for R. G. Johnson, sinking the shaft at the Robena Mine Complex near Cabbage Flats.
He attended college at Westminster, California and Waynesburg and graduated with a Bachelors Degree.
He taught school at Davistown Elementary and at Mapletown High School where he also coached football.
He later left teaching to become a District Sales Manager in Greene County for Farm Bureau Insurance, which changed its name to Nationwide Insurance. He was transferred to Allegheny County where he supervised fifteen sales agents in southern Allegheny County from his office in the Clark Building in Pittsburgh, Pa. He and his agents set records in production each year for the four years he served as manager in the southern Allegheny District.
In 1956, he opened his own insurance business in Waynesburg named The Headlee Agency. Over the years he increased the volume of his business by purchasing the Vance Agency in Mount Morris and the Titus Insurance Agency in Waynesburg, Pa. Eventually he added real estate to his agency's services.
He was involved in several major real estate developments in Greene County. He brokered the site location for a developer, which resulted in the construction of the Greene Plaza located near interstate 79 at Waynesburg. He was contracted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to appraise the right of ways for the construction of Interstate 79 from Mount Morris to Marianna. He completed appraisals for the Department of Federal Housing of Greene County and for Franklin Township. He was also involved in appraisal work on Ryerson State Park and for the Hughes House in Jefferson, Pa.
He and Glen Arnold of Arnold Real Estate worked with United States Steel in acquiring land for the Kirby Mine as well as railroad right of ways from Kirby to the Monongahela River near Alicia. United States Steel Representatives offered both men the opportunity to option up the properties; however, they declined as they felt it would be unfair to the property owners, the same people they had done business with for many years.
Mr. Headlee was a member of the Washington Street United Methodist Church in Waynesburg where he served on the Administrative Board and sang in the choir.
While living in Garards Fort, he was a member and Sunday School Superintendent at the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church.
He served as Chairman of the first sewage authority in West Franklin Township.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Waynesburg Lodge No. 153 Free and Accepted Masons, the Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Temple of the Shrine and also The International Order of Odd Fellows.
He was also a member of The Sons of the American Revolution, The Patriotic Sons of America, Rotary International, and the Waynesburg Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoyed hunting and golf and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He and his wife vacationed in Clearwater, Florida, during the winter for 17 years.
Joseph Headlee Biography
Joseph Headlee, farmer and stock-grower, is descended from the early settlers of Greene County. He was born September 9, 1834 and is the son of Jesse and Maria (Cox) Headlee. His mother was a native of New York. His father was born in ths county, was eminently successful as a farmer and owned 400 acres of land at the time of his death, March 15, 1876. Of his ten childre, Joseph is the fourth and was reared on the farm in Perry Township. Mr. Headlee is an energetic, industrious farmer and owns ninety-three acres of well improved land where he resides, near Mount Morris, Penn. He was united in marriage in Greene County, in 1869, with Catherine, daughter of Alexander Henderson. Her mother's maiden name was Catharine Lemley. To Mr. and Mrs. Headlee were born four children, viz: Earnest, Clyde, Mark and M.D. Mr. Healdee has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1852. He is a member of the board of trustees, and take great interest in the welfare of his chosen denomination. he was drafted in 1863 and served his regular term in the army. Mr. Headlee is a member of the G.A.R., belonging to the Jesse Taylor Post, No. 450, of Mount Morris, Penn.
Catherine Lemley
Cemetery notes and/or description:
Also known as the Shiver-de-Frise
Cemetery, located on the Fred Fox farm in Perry Township, 3/4 mile SW of Mt.
Morris, Greene Co., PA, along Dunkard Creek going towards WV state line on Route
#7. This cemetery is located high on a hill overlooking the original 388 acre
George Lemley Sr. farm. A large white cross was erected by his descendants,
Bruce & William Lemley, in October 1991.
Cemetery notes and/or description:
Also known as the Shiver-de-Frise
Cemetery, located on the Fred Fox farm in Perry Township, 3/4 mile SW of Mt.
Morris, Greene Co., PA, along Dunkard Creek going towards WV state line on Route
#7. This cemetery is located high on a hill overlooking the original 388 acre
George Lemley Sr. farm. A large white cross was erected by his descendants,
Bruce & William Lemley, in October 1991.