Tenth Generation


724. Mary Aletha Winslow was born on Jan 31, 1925 in Benezette, Elk Co, Pennsylvania, died on Aug 29, 2006 in Manassas, Virginia, and was buried in Graceland Cemetery, New Castle, PA.

General Notes: Personal Memories

Mom grew up in Benezette PA- always seemed to be home to them even though they left in the early 1940s. The Benezette Winslows lived in a very small town atmosphere where everyone knew each other. Mom’s family while not rich were probably better off than many with running water, the town store, a telephone, etc.


General Notes: Obituary

MANASSAS, VA. – Mary A Nay, 81, formerly of Boardman, Ohio passed away Tuesday night, Aug. 29, after a long illness. She was born Mary Winslow in Benezette, Pa and moved to New Castle , Pa with her family in the early 1940s and then to Boardman with her family in 1956. She worked many years in the Mahoning Bank and loved her beloved Boardman. Her husband, Robert ³Jake² Nay, passed away in 1979. She is survived by two sons and their families, Bob ³Butch² Nay of Jacksonville Fla., and Bill of Centreville, Va.; a sister, Jean McNulty of Cincinnati; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by the Cremation and Memorial Center of Chantilly Va., with burial in New Castle, Pa. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Alzheimer¹s Association in Boardman in her memory.

Noted events in her life were:

  • Hobbies/ Enjoyments: Sports (Especially Bowling And Softball) And Games.
  • She was employed as a Waitress; Bank Supervisor.
  • Residences: Benezette, PA; New Castle, PA(1940-1945; 1949-1955); Richmond, VA(1946-1949); Boardman, OH(1955-2000);Fairfax, VA Area(2000-2006).
  • She attended school at Benezette High School in June 1941 in Benezette, Elk, PA. Classmates: Eleanor Gallagher, Larry Hartman, Charles Larkin, Jean Murphy, Shirley Winslow, Calvin Woodring, Lucille Woodring, Helen Zuranik. Commencement at the Grange Hall

Mary married Robert “Jake” Edward Nay on Dec 4, 1945 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, son of Robert Edward Lee Nay and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Louise Suddarth. Robert was born on Sep 15, 1921 in Batesville, Albemarle, Virginia, died on Apr 20, 1979 in Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio, and was buried in Apr 1979 in Graceland Memorial Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence, PA.

General Notes: Personal Memories

Dad was a soft spoken, hard working Virginian who moved up to Penna where Mom was from and to Ohio to find better working conditions-as a millwright in the steel mills of Youngstown Ohio. He grew up in relatively poor economic family conditions in Virginia-( he enjoyed the Waltons TV show of Virginia, but thought they were rich compared to his upbringing.) His family- my aunts, uncles, and cousins; I didn’t know my Nay grandparents- always seemed to have an extra closeness and togetherness among them. I always and still do enjoy visits with them and especially trips to Batesville Virginia. I remember Dad working all three shifts at the steel mills and the coke/coal smell that would come home on his clothes. He also worked a second job in an appliance store installing and repairing appliances. He enjoyed country music ( especially his brother “Bee” singing and playing guitar); enjoyed our sports playing when he could watch; enjoyed his grandchildren; enjoyed his family; and enjoyed helping others. Everybody loved Jake.

The U.S. Army Transportation Corps has the task of moving personnel, equipment, and supplies. Members of the Corps perform this task by a variety of means. Rail service is one of those means, and during World War II, it was a little-publicized yet successful aspect of the war. Dad (entered Nov 9, 1942 and discharged Nov 17, 1945) was with the 774th Railway Grand Division in Europe. I don’t know what he did but his discharge papers stated driving a light truck. Dad would not talk much about his military service during WW2- based on his discharge papers which are the only remaining records- these were the major campaigns he was involved in: North Africa 5/11/42-5/13/43 Naples-Foggia 9 September 1943-21 January 1944 Rome-Arno 22 January-9 September 1944 North Apennines 10 September1944-4 April 1945

Noted events in his life were:

  • Military: Between Nov 9, 1942 and Nov 17, 1945. Foggio; Rome, Arno; Purple Heart 1944, Africa, Southern France; North Apennines
  • He was employed before WWII Worked In Civilian Conservation Corps; Steelworker(Youngstown Sheet And Tube- Millwright Almost 30 Years).
  • Residences: Batesville And Richmond, VA, New Castle PA ; Boardman Ohio.
  • Social Security Number: 223-24-3037.
  • Military: Abt 1943, Probably After Basic Training Went To Camp Reynolds Near New Castle PA Where He Met His Future Wife Who Was Then Living In New Castle; Then Went Overseas To Europe.
  • He had a residence in 1952 in New Castle, Lawrence Co, Pa. lived in Bill and Gladys home until buying house on Eastbrook (buy July 1951, sold 1952) and bought on Beckford St. sold that about 1956 ( son RWN entering 5th grade) and moved to Boardman, OH.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1007 M  i. Robert Winslow Nay

+ 1008 M  ii. William Burke Nay

725. William Burke Winslow was born on Sep 1, 1917 in Burke House, Weedville, Elk County, Pennsylvania, died on Nov 26, 2003 in Titusville, FL, and was buried in Nov 2003 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Georgia.

General Notes: Biography

WBW remembering Benezette: I find it very interesting, especially the history of the Benezette Winslow hotel and the Frank Blesh comment concerning Blesh Hotel. I can well remember a sign on the window of the Henry Blesh & Son store and hotel. The Son was Frank Blesh. I think I can remember of seeing him in the store when Mon or Dad would take me there when I was 6//8 years old. Also well recall a Julius Jones that worked there as a clerk. And another worker there–“Shorty Shaffer” The store had a glass bow-top counter, where they had the candy displayed. As I would stand there looking at the candies, as Mom or Dad was shopping, one of the clerks would give me a piece of “Penny candy”. A really BIG event for me. The store was a general store–a sort of a combination grocery-hardware-dry goods-clothing-animal feed & care items and would you believe, even had a gasoline pump at the front of the store. When we moved into town[from the Winslow Hill farm],[about1925 ]this was the only store in town. A few years later Mom & Dad opened a small one room grocery store, then added a Pennzoil gas pump. I think about the same time Swackhammer opened a small store across the road. I am a little fuzzy on the time that the Swackhammer store opened.

From US Air Force Memorial: My uncle- William B Winslow- started as an enlisted soldier in 1935, became a WWII B17 pilot stationed in Thurleigh, England (Clay Pigeons -the 306 (H) Bomb Group,367 Squadron, the Mighty 8th Air Force), and retired after 25 years as a Lt Col, USAF. As one of our many WW2 heroes he was able to serve his country in a critical time and to live his passion- aviation. And this passion did not end upon his military retirement. He lived his last years in Titusville FL- close enough to look out from his yard and enjoy the space shots at Kennedy Space Center. He became my “flight mentor” as I fulfilled a life long dream of learning to fly late in life. After every flight lesson and many times in between we would spend “hanger” hours talking about my lessons and his experiences. Thank you Uncle Bill (Lt Col William B Winslow) for your service to America and aviation. You are our own “legend of air power”. 

Airplanes flown by Bill Winslow 1st. solo A/C make–Model eng-make-h/p Location training to solo

#1 23Dec.’42 Stearman PT-17 Cont 220 Decatur, Al. 10 hrs.

#2 9 Feb ’43 Vultee BT-13 P&W 450 Walnut Ridge, Ark 6 hrs.

#3 13 Feb.’43 ” BT-15 Wright 425″ ” ” none

#4 9 Apr. 43 Beech AT-10 Lycoming 590 Blytheville ” 5 hrs.

#5 14 Apr.’43 Curtiss AT-9 “” ” ” 3 hrs.

#6 12 June’43 N/American AT-6 P&W 600 Tyndall Field, Fl. 1 1/2 hrs.

#7 31 Aug.’43 Lockheed B-34 P&W 4000″ 19 hrs.

#8 10 Jan.’44 Piper L-4B Cont. 60 ” none

#9 16 Jan.’44 Taylorcraft L-2B ” 65″ none

#10 1 Apr.’44 Curtiss P-40 Allison 1200″ none

#11 6 May’44 Fairchild PT-19 Ranger 175″ 1/2 hr.

#12 6 July ’44 Boeing B-17F Wright 4800 Hendricks A.F.B. 54 hrs.

#13 2 Aug.’45 Republic P-47D P&W 2000 306th B/G England none *

#14 1 3 Aug.’45 Norseman UC-64 ” 600″ ” ” none

#15 11 Nov.45 Douglas A-26C ” 4000″ ” ” 1/2 hr.

#16 12 May’46 Aeronica Champ Cont 65 Rental-New Castle, Pa

#17 19 May’46 Piper Cruiser ” 75 Rental-Du Bois, Pa

#18 19 July’46 Stinson L-5B Lycom 165 Istres,France 1/2hr.

#19 7 Sept.’46 Douglas C-47 P&W 2400 Orly Field, Paris 20 hrs.[C/P

#20 1 Oct.’46 Beechcraft C-45 P&W 840″ ” ” 1&1/2hr.

#21 13 Nov’57 DeHaviland L-20 ” ? Elendorf-Alaska 2 hrs.

Noted events in his life were:

  • Military: England- 306 Bomber Group; 367 Bomb Squadron; Thurleigh, England; Distinguished Flying Cross.
  • Other: 1969, Uncle Bill Was Given The Honor Of Giving Away Kathy Rhoads To B. Nay At Her Wedding; Daughter Valerie Was Maid Of Honor; Nephew Bob “Butch” Nay Was His Best MAN In His Second Marriage In 1981.
  • Residences: After Retiring From Military Service, Has Lived In Santa Barbara Calif And Titusville FL.

William married Dorothy Loraine Johnson on Apr 26, 1939 in St Louis, Missouri. Dorothy was born on Jul 27, 1919 in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania and died on Jan 23, 1976 in Santa Barbara, California.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1009 F  i. Valerie Lynden Winslow

William next married Jean Tyler.

726. Lois Lenore Winslow was born on Sep 2, 1919 in Winslow Hill, Benezette, PA, died on Jul 19, 1975 in Santa Barbara, CA, and was buried in Graceland Memorial Cemetery, New Castle PA.

Noted events in her life were:

  • Residences: Primarily Benezette And New Castle PA ; Santa Barbara CA.
  • She was employed as a Waitress.

Lois married Claude Brock Connors in 1936. Claude was born on Feb 18, 1915 and died in Apr 1975 in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Noted events in their marriage were:

  • Divorced: Divorced, 1946.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 1010 F  i. Susan Ann Connors was born on Jun 1, 1938 in New Castle, PA and died on Apr 8, 1969 in Beale Air Force Base, Solano County, California.

727. Dorothy Jeanette Winslow was born on May 27, 1923 in Benezette, Pennsylvania, died on Jun 2, 2005 in Boardman, Ohio, and was buried on Jun 6, 2005 in Graceland Memorial Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence, PA.

Noted events in her life were:

  • Military: Between 1942 and 1945, US Marines. Cpl WW2 U S Marines
  • Residences: Benezette, Pa; New Castle, PA; Boardman, OH.

Dorothy married Socrates Christ Roussos on Jun 28, 1946 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, son of Christ Michael Roussos and Johanna Schukler. Socrates was born on Aug 3, 1920 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, died on Oct 5, 2004 in Boardman, Ohio, and was buried on Oct 9, 2004 in Graceland Memorial Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence, PA.

General Notes: Military Service

WW2; 5th Air Force, 90th Bomber Group, 400th Bomber Squadron (aka Black Pirates), Pacific Theater—T/Sgt/ flight engineer /flight maintenance gunner in the 400th Squadron The “Jolly Rogers” SERVED IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. In the Jewell Crew

5th Airforce 90th Bomb Group (Heavy), The “Jolly Rogers”

No group of fliers since the Flying Tigers of China has ever emerged from the war with greater glory than the world famous Liberator unit . . . the JOLLY ROGERS. Month after month, since September, 1942, American newspapers and magazines have brimmed over with colorful stories about this most colorful of all B-24 outfits. Less celebrated Liberator units have complained that all these laurels fell to the JOLLY ROGERS because of their fascinating name and twin-tail insignia – a huge skull surmounting two crossed bombs.

Activated in spring 1942 as a B-26 Marauder medium bomber squadron. Trained under Third Air Force in southeastern United States.

Reassigned to the 90th Bomb Group and relocated to the Ford Willow Run Plant in Michigan where squadron received Very Long Range (VLR) B-24D Liberator heavy bombers manufactured by Ford.

Deployed first to Hawaii and trained on the heavy bombers for combat and long over ocean navigation and bombardment missions under Seventh Air Force. Squadron deployed to Fifth Air Force in Southwest Pacific, assembling in northern Queensland, Australia then moving to operational base in New Guinea.

The 400th Bomb Squadron began leaving Hawaii on 31 October 1942 again following the same route as the 321st Bomb Squadron. 

Carried out long-range strategic bombardment of enemy targets in New Guinea, Dutch East Indies, Philippines Islands and other areas from bases as ground forces sized them during MacArthur’s island hopping campaign. Bombarded targets on Okinawa; Iwo Jima; Formosa and China.

Squadron personnel demobilized in Okinawa and Philippines, aircraft sent to reclamation during fall of 1945. Inactivated as a paper unit in Early 1946.

Noted events in his life were:

  • Military: WW2; 5th Air Force, 90th Bomber Group, 400th Bomber Squadron (aka Black Pirates), Pacific Theater—T/Sgt/ flight engineer /flight maintenance gunner in the 400th Squadron The “Jolly Rogers” SERVED IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. In the Jewell Crew
  • Residences: New Castle, PA And Boardman, OH.
  • He worked as a Teacher in Football-Sports Coach.
  • Military: Nov 1, 1943. Began airplane mechanical training at Keesler AFB Biloxi Ms in B24s bombers
  • Military: Oct 17, 1944. Cpl Socrates Roussos is now a gunner on a B24 completed final bomber training at Gowen Field Idaho.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1011 F  i. Anastasia “Stacy” Roussos was born on Jun 24, 1947 in New Castle, PA and died in (unknown).

+ 1012 F  ii. Melinda Jean Roussos

+ 1013 F  iii. Christina Roussos

+ 1014 M  iv. Michael Winslow Roussos

728. Jean Fayette Winslow was born on Mar 30, 1927 in Benezette, Elk Co., PA, died on Dec 28, 2006 at Daughter, Ellicott City, MD, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC ( With Husband John Wyatt).

General Notes: Obituary

Jean F. McNulty

Jean Fayette McNulty (Winslow) passed on to eternal life on December 28, 2006. Born 1927 in Benezette, Pennsylvania to William and Gladys Winslow, Jean lived her life with grace and elegance and was loved by those who knew her. After graduation from Benezette high school, she joined the US Marine Corps.

In 1955, Jean met and married John R. Wyatt, Jr., who went on to become a Major in the Marines and an executive with General Motors. The couple raised their two children, Russ and Jodi in Northridge, California until a corporate transfer to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1972. Jean was a dedicated mother, volunteer and spectator at her children’s sports events. Four years after John’s untimely death in 1976, Jean married John W. “Jack” McNulty, Vice President of Public Relations for General Motors, and former speechwriter to President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Jean and Jack traveled the world on business and for pleasure. Upon Jack’s retirement, the couple moved to Cincinnati to be near their growing horse racing business and close friends, George and Carol Pruette. Jean’s greatest passions throughout her life were her children, grandchildren and patriotic devotion to country.

She is preceded in death by her first beloved husband, John Wyatt, and her four siblings, Bill Winslow, Dorothy Roussos, Mary Nay, and Lois Connor. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jack McNulty; as well as her son, Russ Wyatt, his wife Laurie, and granddaughter Ashton of Dallas, Texas; her daughter Jodi, husband Kevin Phelan, and granddaughters Jessica and Kelly of Ellicott City, Maryland; her stepdaughter Suellen and husband George Kinna and sons David and Steve and daughters, Pamela and Cassandra of Fenton, Michigan; and stepdaughter Jean Crocker of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; her stepson John McNulty and his wife Carolyn and children Ethan and Emilie of Evanston, Illinois; and her stepson, Pete McNulty, his wife Hannah, and children Finn and Maeve of Wilmette, Illinois. Services will be held on January 6 at Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City, Maryland.

A private family internment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society or the Legionaries of Christ.

Noted events in her life were:

  • Military: Between 1949 and 1950, Us Marines, Buried Arlington National Cemetery With 1st Husband John Wyatt.
  • Residences: Kansas City; Los Angeles, Detroit, Cincinnati.

Jean married John R Wyatt on Nov 12, 1955 in New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA. John was born on Aug 17, 1922 in Maybe Texas, died on Feb 19, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC.

Noted events in his life were:

  • Military: Between 1940 and 1960, Us Marines Major Retired, WW2, Korea, Buried Arlington National Cemetery, DC.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1015 M  i. Russell Douglas Wyatt

+ 1016 F  ii. Jodi Lynn Wyatt

Jean next married Jack McNulty.

Jean next married Thomas Muir.

729. Kathleen Winslow was born in 1916 in Detroit, Michigan and died in 1916 in Detroit, Michigan.

730. William Kenelm Winslow was born on Oct 24, 1910 in Benezette, Elk Co, PA, died on Jan 5, 1993 in Caledonia, Elk, PA, and was buried in Winslow Hill Cemetery, Benezette, PA.

General Notes: Obituary

William Kenelm Winslow, 82, of Weedville R D died Tuesday January 5 1992 in his home.

Born October 24 1910 in Brockway, he was the son of Bruce and Clesta Jane Winslow. He was married to Elizabeth Newell Winslow in October 3, 1930.

A graduate of Reynoldsville High School he lived in the Weedville area for 58 years. A Protestant by faith he was a member of Masonic Lodge No 532 of Driftwood. He was also a heavy equipment operator in the coal industry prior to his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, four sons, Bruce Winslow of Kersey, James Winslow of Caledonia, Gary Winslow of Winslow Hill, and Edward “Bill” Winslow of Santa Fe NM; six daughters Mrs. Donna Woodring and Mrs. Duke (Janice) Hall of Weedville, Mrs. Phillip (Garnet) Taylor of Brighten Colorado, Mrs. Ronald (Kathleen) Agosti of DuBois R D , Mrs. Andrew (Rena) Chileski of Byrnedale and Mrs. Harold (Phyliss) Owens of Highspire, a brother Robert Winslow of Silver City NM, 35 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son Walter, an infant sister, a grandson Michael and his parents.

Funeral services were conducted Jan 8 at 1 pm. Interment was in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Winslow Hill, Benezette.

William married Elizabeth J. Newell on Oct 3, 1930 in Elk Co , PA. Elizabeth was born on Sep 21, 1911 in PA, died on Nov 24, 1994 in Weedville, Elk, PA, and was buried in Winslow Hill Cemetery, Benezette, PA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 1017 M  i. Bruce Newell Winslow was born circa 1930 in Benezette Twp. Elk County, Pennsylvania and died after 2010 of 176 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846.

+ 1018 F  ii. Donna Ray Winslow was born on Jan 3, 1933 in Byrnedale, Elk County, Pennsylvania, died on Sep 5, 2007 in DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania., and was buried in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Benezette, PA.

+ 1019 M  iii. James Kenelm Winslow was born on May 7, 1934 in Benezette Twp. Elk County, Pennsylvania and died after 2011 of 4081 River Road Caledonia, Elk, Pa.

+ 1020 M  iv. Gary E. Winslow was born in Oct 1935 in Benezette Twp. Elk County, Pennsylvania and died after 2010 of Winslow Hill, Benezette, PA.

+ 1021 F  v. Garnett Winslow died after 2010 of 61 Kirkland Road Silver City, NM.

+ 1022 M  vi. Walter Keith Winslow died before 1993.

+ 1023 M  vii. William Edward Winslow was born on May 28, 1944 in Benezette Twp. Elk County, Pennsylvania and died after 2010 of 11101 Desert Dreamer, NW Albuquerque, NM.

+ 1024 F  viii. Kathleen Winslow died after 2010 of 830 Hickory Road Hickory Kingdom, near DuBois, PA 15801.

+ 1025 F  ix. Rena Winslow died after 2010 of 47 Washington Street Byrnedale, Pa.

+ 1026 F  x. Phyliss Ann Winslow died after 2010 in 923 Chambers Street Oberlin, PA 17113.

+ 1027 F  xi. Janice Winslow died after 2010 of 7304 State Park Road Penfield, PA.

731. Ronald English Winslow was born on Nov 11, 1913 in Benezette, Elk Co, PA and died on May 17, 1993 in Silver City, Grant, New Mexico.

Ronald married Verna Elizabeth Lupold on Dec 24, 1934. Verna was born on Nov 24, 1916 in Rushford, Allegheny, New York and died in Nov 1994 in Silver City, Grant, New Mexico.