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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:Whereas,at Washington,in the County aforesaid
on the Third day of March A.D.19 70 ,before me,
Russell Marino ,Register for the Probate of Wills and Granting
Letters of Administration in and for the County of Washington,in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
the last Will and Testament of
William E.Zediker
late of North Strabane Township in the County aforesaid,deceased,
(a true copy whereof is to these presents annexed),was duly admitted to probate;and
John C.Zediker,Jr.
the Executor in said Will and Testament named,having appeared before me and taken and subscribed
the oath of office prescribed by law;
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Russell Marino ,Register as aforesaid,do
grant these LETTERS TESTAMENTARY,unto the said
John C.Zediker,Jr.
committing unto him the administration of all and singular the goods and
chattels,rights and credits,which were of said deceased,and requiring him
to exhibit a true and perfect inventory thereof into the Register's Office,at Washington,within ninety
days from the date hereof,and to render a just and true account of said administration at the expiration
of six months from the date hereof,and to regard and comply with the provisions of the laws of this
Commonwealth relating to inheritance taxes.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal
of said Office at Washington,this Third
day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and Seventy
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I hereby nominate and appoint my nephew,FOURTH:
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ii,I_j I,WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER,of North Strabane Township,I
Ilwashington County,Pennsylvania,do make this my Last Will'and III!Testament hereby revoking any and all Wills heretofore made by I
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~!FIRST:I direct that the expenses of my last illness III1
I tIIandfuneralbepaidoutofmyestateassoonasmaybeconvenient'I'
IIIi after my decease.\
II SECOND:I devise and bequeath unto Marjorie L.Zediker
II the sum of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00)Dollars.I
II THIRD:All the rest,residue and remainder of my estate'
!IWhether real,personal or mixed of whatever nature and whereso-i
I',ever sit1..1a te'which I may own or have the right to dispose of at theI .jI'time of my decease,I give,devise and bequeath unto my nephew,:
!l JOHN C.ZEDIKER,JR.,provided he survives me,but in the event he l
!I IIIshouldpredeceaseme,then I give and devise and bequeath the Sarile:
II to WILLIAM JOHN ZEDIKER,both legacies being conditioned,however,:
Iupon the payment to my sister,RUTH Z..BERRY,of Five Thousand and j
1 00/100 ($5,000.00)Dollars within one (1)year from the date "of
II my death;provided nevertheless that the said RUTH Z.BERRY shall !
!IIi survive me.
t)r.Il!r,I JOHN C.ZEDIKER,JR.,to be the Executor of this my Last Will and
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Personally before me,the undersigned authority,a Notary.Public in and for said
County and State,appeared ..JQ~.N ..~!•••~~.QI~.~B..t..J.B!who,being duly
sworn according to law,deposes and says that he is the executor or administrator of the es-
tate of Wu.U~ro..E .z~9jk~.:r.deceased,that the foregoing schedules constitute a
complete inventory and appraisement of the real and personal estate of W~DJ.~m..~.!.~.~9..U~~.~..,
deceased,except real estate outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;that the figures opposite
each item of real and personal ,estate in the foregoing schedules are determined and stated by the
undersigned to be the fair value of said items as of the date of the decedent's death,based upon a
just appraisement of each item made by the above named Executor Administrator.
Sworn and subscribed before me this tq~D:}jl4 ~/J~}'0 S,ertemhe.r 19 7.0............,...:...J ·····E·~~~~~~·····~..-r-, .
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CALIFORNIA,WASHINGTON CO.,PA.ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
My ComT!ssj9fue1W~y.j4n~be filed within three months after appointment of personal representative.
2.A supplemental inventory must be filed within thirty days of discovery of additional assets.
3.1 Original and 2 Copies and 2 RCRI-34,Under $10,000;1 Original and 2 Oopies and 2 RCRI-33,
Over $10,000,including Copy of Will;1 Original and 3 Copies and 2 RCRI-33,Over $50,000,in-
cluding Copy of Will and copy of Federal Estate Tax Return.
REFERENCE FOR ADDITIONAL COPY
Act of 1947 P.L.513 Sec.5.2,72 P.S.4844.2
3!uutulory nub J\ppruiatmtut .of the goods and cbattels,rights and credits which
were of ..WUU~m...~.~Z.~~;jJ~~.:f.late of N9.~t~..~.~.~~lJ.~.~.~..:r..()':Yn.:?~P~.
Washington County,Pa.,taken and made in conformity with the above affidavit.
DOLLARS
REALTY
A farm containing 87 acres,more or less,situate in North
Strabane Township,Washington County,Pennsylvania,upon
which there is erecteda two story fr~me house,a frame barn,
and other outbuildings.For chain of title see Will Book 60,
Page 586,and Deed Book Volume 1181,Page 457.50,000.00
PERSONALTY
CENTS
1.Checking Account No.317-2676 in the Mellon National Bank
and Trust Company,Washington Office,William E.Zediker
2.Social Security benefits
3.United States Civil Service Commission,retirement
benefits
4.Carnegie Natural Gas Company,gas royalties
5.Miscellaneous furniture
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OLIVER N.HORMELL
Attorney at Law
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California,Pennsylvania
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Washington,Pennsylvania
(PUBLISHED BY WASHINGTON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
In compliance with the Newspaper Advertising Act of May 16,1929,P.L.
1784-Sec.3,paragraphs (3)and (25).
COUNTY OF WA8HINGTON t
STATF.OF PENNSYLVANIA (SS.
Personally appeared before me,a Notary Public in and for said County and
Commonwealth,CHARLES C.KELLER,who,being duly sworn,deposes and
says:that he is the Editor of the WASHINGTON COUNTY REPORTS,the
official legal periodical for said Washington County,publis;hed weekly having its
place of business at Washington.Washington County,Pennsylvania,and is act-
ing as its agent in this behalf;that the said WASHINGTON COVNTY
REPORTS was established on March 31,1920,and was designated as the official
legal publication for Washington County,Pennsylvania,by order of the several
courts of said County.dated November 11,1920;that the printed notice or adver-
tisement attached hereto is a copy of a notice or advertisement,exactly as printed
or published,which appeared in the said legal periodical in its regular issues on the
following dates:
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that the affiant or the corporation in behalf of which he is acting is not interested
in the subject matter of S~~O.ti~or a.d.vertising and that all of the allegations of
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My Commission Ex 0/(1~OJlara.~IO'pres-,vem.Jer 1,1973
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The ter of Wills has granted letters,
testamentary or of administration,in the
following estates.Notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted thereto to make
payment without delay and to those hav-
ing cbimsor demands to present them
for settlement to the Executors or Admin-
istrators or their Attorneys.
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ZEDIKER,WILLIAM E.,'Dec'-d-.--::/
Late of North Strabane Township,Washington County,Pa.I
Executor:John C.Zediker.Jr.R.D.I#1.Eighty-Four,Pa.15330Attorney:Oliver N.Hormel!.423
Third St..California.Pa.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
WASHINGTON COUNTY,~55:
The wit>hin named Accounront being duly sworn according to law,deposes and says that the above account
as stated is true and correct as 1H;verily believe.
Sworn and subscribed before me this.....;{a<...~....
day of ~19 !}.
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MAR/EM M.NEIL,Notary Public
.C8L1FORNJA.WASHINGTON CO.,PA.
My Commission expires July 14,1973
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I do certify that i have given legal notice 'to all persons
concerned of the filing of the within account in the manner
prescribed by Statute and Rule of Court,as evidenced by proofs
thereof filed to No...l~.J.~..1.l.~L --..---..
Witness my hand and official 'Seal thiS.__.L~..._...._.....dOYOL~.:.::::~1~~~::
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The Court is respectfully requested to determine
proper distr~this estate.
Obsa,er -Report.er
WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
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In compliance with the News,paper Advertising Act of 16 May,1929,
P.L.1784,as amended.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,County of Washington,S8:........••..
Personally appear,ed before me,a Notary Public in and for said County
and State,R.j,.~.h.~x4 ~.~G.QW.~.~,who bein,g duly s,worn
according to law,deposes and says that he is the ..§.~fX~J~.~.Y .
of the Obslerver Publishing Company,a f'lenrus,ylvania corporation,and its
agent in this behalf;that the said Company is,the owner and publisher of
the Observer-Reporter,succ'essor to The Washington Observer,established
Septembe'r 18,1871,and The Washington Reporter,established August 15.
1808.a daily newsipaper of general circulation,printed and published and
having its place of busines's at Washington,Washington County,Pennsyl·
vania,where it or its prede'ces,sors have been established and published
continuousIy for more than six months prior to the publica;tion of the notice
hereto aDtached;tha;t the printed notice or advertisement hereto attached
is a 'copy of an official advertisement,official notice,legal notice or legal
advertis,emen't,exactly as printed or published in the Ob£'erver-Reporter in
its regular editions on the following d,ate or dates;.
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that neithe'r th!e affiant nor the Observer PUblishing Company is interested
in the subject matter of said notice or advertising and that all of the aHe,ga-
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WASF:,;G,Ui,WASH;dGION COUNTY
tf.Y COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 6.1972
ACCOUNT NO.63 -70 -219
FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT
of JOHN C.ZEDIKER,JR.,EXECUTOR of the Estate of·WILLIAM E.
ZEDIKER,deceased,late of North Strabane Township,Washington
County,Pennsylvania.
THE ACCOUNTANT IS CHARGED AS FOLLOWS:
1.Balance as per Inventory and Appraisement
filed November 18,1970 ... . . ......50,555.43
2.Conversion of Assets:
5,478.00
$60,000.00Less:
Sales Ta~600.00
Realtor's Commission 3600.00
Withheld by Buyer
for Legal Services__~3~50~.0~0~~4~·,~5~5~0~.~0~0
55,450.00Plus:
Pro-rata share 1970 R/E Tax 28.00
Net Proceeds-Sale of R/E 55,478.00
Inventory Value of Real Estate 50,000.00
Net Gain from Sale of Real Estate
(1)Transfer of Real Estate:
Consideration
5.Insurance from Federal Employees'Group.
(2)Miscellaneous Furniture
Proceeds from Auction 597.00
Inventory Value 100.00
Gain from sale of Miscl.Furniture
3.Rent ..... . .
497.00
300.00
102.•00
1,500.00
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Total Assets 58,432.43
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RECAPITULATION OF ACCOUNT
Assets of the Estate
Credits of Estate
$58,432.43
26,003.28
Balance of Estate $32,429.15
OLIVER N.
HORMELL Balance consists of:
ATTORNEY AT LAW
423 THIRD STREET
CALIFORNIA,PENNA.
Cash $32,429.15
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ACCOUNTANT CLAIMS CREDIT FOR
1970
April 22 Western Pa.National Bank charge for checks $2.09
Sept.9
Sept.9
Kenneth Thompson Funeral
Home
Colonial Pharmacy
services for decedent
drugs for decedent
$1,353.00
$25.70
Sept.9
Sept.9
Sept.9
Sept.9
Sept.16
Sept.16
Sept.21
Oct.12
Oct.12
Washington County Reports estate advertising $14.00
Observer -Reporter estate advertising $14.00
Malcolm L.Morgan.Co.Treas 1970 county tax $68.04
Malcolm L.Morgan,Co.Treas.1970 road tax $41.58
Joseph A.Kern,Tax Col.1970 school tax $229.67
M.S •Stevenson,M.D.services rendered decedent $52.00
Washington Co.Bar Assn.estate fee $10.00
Englehardt-Power and Assc.Inc.research for property survey $32.30
Russell Marino,Reg.of Wills filing inventory $10.50
Dec.10
Dec.10
Dec.10
Dec.18
Dec.18
Dec.18
1971
Jan.7
John C.Zediker,Jr.
Oliver N.Hormell
John C.Zediker
Marjorie L.Zediker
Ruth Z.Berry
John C.Zediker~Jr.
James B.Patterson,Treas.
executor fees
attorney fees
advance from estate
Elist ributive share
distributive share
advance from estate
property insurance premium
$2,191.44
$4,061.46
$7,000.00
$590.,00
$5,000.00
$;>,OOO~00
$17.50
Jan.f Canonsburg Mutual Fire Ins,Co.fire insurance premium $36.00
April 22,197 John.C.Zediker,Jr.advance from estate
$25,659.28
$344.00
$26,003.28
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claicl,v:ith sup;>ortir.;C:l!L~:~~tion of :l:ly i~t'2re5:cl.2i:1i.~2)i.Obj~ct:o::lS
to an aCCOU:1t ~5 ~itedl sh:\ll b..~cC:J.cl3:?ly 5t~tt:d i!1 :t se~.:'...r:ite pJ.~er.
Council su;;-:s:i;:;:;p,olJ~r di.5:ribution sh::dl tile a sepJrate concise ~t:lteo
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PETITION SUR AUDIT
IN THE ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Testate Fo~~
Estate of ~~~~~.~..~:~~P~~~.g.____.__
Deceased
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Fiduciary.__.;r.9.!m-._~!_._Z_~.9..:j.k~J::J.~~.
Date of Date of March 3.1970
Decedent's death ~~!?~?-.r;y..?.II t~.1.9.._---._..,._..,Grant of Leltters ___ _..
This is the ~~E::'.!..~~9..~~!?_.~~account filed in this estate
If there have been former accounts filed in this estate,list file number or number and term__ __._.
Election to take
Under or Against will.(cross out one)
Date Ele'ction Place of;
Filed Record _.____ .
Name of surviving spouse._~~.~~..__..__..__.____ _ ___..__._..__..._..__ ____..__.
List issue,where material:
Did decedent marry after execution of will?(indicate)nK No.Any children born after execution of will?(indicate)
Yes.No.If answer yes,name them __ _ _..___ __.__......
Leg.atees Relationship Interest Fiduciary,if deceased or not sui juris
Marjorie L.Zediker
John C.Zediker.Jr.
Ruth Z.Berry
niece
nephew
sister
specific bequest
residue
specific bequest
List,if exceptions to above:
If partial intestacy,give facts:
Adeemed:Revoked:Lapsed:Abated:Give Cause:
Notice to interested parties.Have all parties,having either vested or contingent interests and all crediors entitled
to notice (Court Rule No.9 paragraph C:Section 6:Subdivision c)received written notice of the filing of the account
and of call of audit?Yes.~
If any exception give cause:.
File copy of Notice -
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February 25.1971/
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Is estate subject to the filing of a Federal Estate Tax Return?!.~.~_'___ .__. ..._------..-:----.-.-.
Actual payment made on Pennsylvania Transfer Inheritance Tax.Amount $-___..-.
If the Will makes any portion of estate subject to a life-estate,give name and -birth date of life tenant __.
Give Names and addresses of all unpaid creditors who are legally entitled to notice,together with the amounts
of such claims;state whether they are admitted to be correct;and whether the claim is denied.
none
Give reference to such parts of the will as require interpretation by the Court;a reference to all questions re-
quiring adjudication,and a statement of any other facts deemed necessary for the preparation of the adjudication:
Balance for distribution per account,
Itemize any additional debits not shown by account:
Total additional debits (Add)
Itemize any additional credits not shown by account:
filing account 16.00
Total additional credits (Subtract)
Balance for distribution
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If balance for distribution is not in cash,list each item held in kind,giving appraised Value (or distribution Value);
Cash,$32,413.15
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If Family Exemption claimed by Petition,give place of Record:.
If Family Exemption is claimed at audit,give name,relationship and basis for Claim:.
List any advancement or distribution on account that has been made,and nature and amount of same:
Marjorie L.Zediker $500.00 -cash
Ruth Z.Berry
John C.Zediker,Jr.
$5,000.00 -cash
$12,000.00 -cash
Suggested distribution of balance shown,both as to principal and income,attaching signed and itemized elections
to take in kind if balance is not in cosh:residuary shares being stated in proportions:
John C.Zediker,Jr.
Ruth Z.Berry
Marjorie L.Zediker
Residue;balance of estate
$5,000.00 cash distributed,as per
Receipt attached.
500.00 cash distributed,as per
Receipt attached.
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,SS:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The above named Fiduciary or representative thereof,
being duly ~.~.?-:r:'!?-doth depose and say
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true
to the best of E.~.~knowledge and belief.
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me this J?:t!.~..day oL ~~.~~~19..~~..
Signature of Officer ~.911 ~..' .
Title of Officer ~~~~E~..~~?~~~,.
.MARIEM M.NEIL,Notary Pu6lic
Office explres C'At1mI1NrA;WIlSlfrnm01'l"'CO:;PA:••.•••.•••..•••••••
My Commission expires July 14,.1973
And your petitioner will ever pray,etc.
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Estate of WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER-_---_O'_._.._ __..__O'..__.._
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PETITION SUR AUDIT
FROM WHERE DECEDENT LEFT A WILL
Counsel of Fiduciary will,submit herewith the
following,in conformity with Court Rules
adopted effective December 3,1951,being
rule No.9:paragraph b-c;and divisions
thereof:shown on pages 23-24.
1.Written praec'ipes of all Counsel in the
case.
2.Copy of order appointing Guardian ad
litem,if pertinent.
3.Copy of Order appointing Trustee ad
litem,if pertinent.
4.Proof of service of above.
5.Letters Testamentary or Administration
C.T.A or an attest copy of Will.
6.Copy of inventory and appraisement.
7.Proof of advertisement of grant of letters
if not filed with account.
8.Certificate of liens in case any of the
funds for distribution are from judicial
sale of real estate.,.
9.Signed and itemized elections if any
distribution in kind.'
10.Copy of Federal Estate Tax return if es-
tate is subject thereto.
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REGISTf:.R OF WILLS
WASlilrCTON CO.•PA.
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OLIVER N.HORMELL
AITORNEY AT LAW
423 THIRD STREET,BOX 637,CALIFORNIA,PENNSYLVANIA 15419
Area Code 412
Phone 938·8970
938·2522
NOTICE OF FILING OF AN ACCOUNT
(As required by the Rules of Practice of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania).
MRS.RUTH Z.BERRY
c 10 Park City Presbyterian Church
2204 Linden
Knoxville..Tennessee 37900
February 25.1971
In Re:Estate of WHam E Zedlker,deceased
Place of Audit:Third Floor,Court House,Washington,Pennsylvania
Date of Audit:Monday.March 15.1971
Time of Audit:1:30 P.M••E.S.T.
Dear Mr.Berry:
I am sending you this letter in order to comply with the rules of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania.
The account on the above captioned estate has been filed in the Office of the
Register of Wills of Washington County,Pennsylvania.On the above date and time,
there will be presented to the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,
a petition to audit this account.An heir of the estate,as well as any creditor,is
entitled to notice of the filing of this petition and audit,and,should you so desire,
you may appear there at that time.
You are not compelled to appear at the audit,but you may have some questions
on this estate.If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to write or call me.
I shall be happy to give you any information I can,and will do everything I possibly
can to answer any questions you may have.
ONH
File No.70 ..022
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
91S-Jo/
Very truly yours,
~7/
OLIVER N.HORMELL
AITORNEY AT LAW
423 THIRD STREET,BOX 637,CALIFORNIA,PENNSYLVANIA 15419
Area Code 412
Phone 938·8970
938-2~22
NOTICE OF FILING OF AN ACCOUNT
(As required by the Rules of Practice of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania).
February 25,1971
MR.JOHN C.ZEDIKER
R.D.#1
Eighty-Four,Pennsylvania,15300
In Re:Estate of William E.Zediker,deceased
Place of Audit:Third Floor,Court House,Washington,Pennsylvania
Date of Audit:Monday,March 15,1971
Time of Audit:1:30 P.M.,E.S.D.
Dear Mr.Zediker:
I am sendihg you this letter in order to comply with the rules of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania.
The account on the above captioned estate has been filed in the Office of the
Register of Wills of Washington County,Pennsylvania.On the above date and time,
there will be presented to the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,
a petition to audit this account.An heir of the estate,as well as any creditor,is
entitled to notice of the filing of this petition and audit,and,should you so desire,
you may appear there at that time.
You are not compelled to appear at the audit,but you may have some questions
on this estate.If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to write or call me.
I shall be happy to give you any information I can,and will do everything I possibly
can to answer any questions you may have.
ONH
File NO.70-022
CE RTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Jc>I:J-c,y
Very truly yours,
~9f
"..
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OLIVER N.HORMELL
ATIORNEY AT LAW
423 THIRD STREET,BOX 637,CALIFORNIA,PENNSYLVANIA 15419
Area Code 412
Phone 938·8970
938-2522
NOTICE OF FILING OF AN ACCOUNT
(As required by the Rules of Practice of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania).
February 25,1971
MISS MARJORIE L.ZEDIKER
R •D.II 1
Eighty-Four,Pennsylvania,15330
In Re:Estate of William E.Zediker,deceased
Place of Audit:Third Floor,Court House,Washington,Pennsylvania
Date of Audit:Monday,March 15,1971
Time of Audit:1 :30 P.M.,E.S.T.
Dear Miss Zediker:
I am sending you this letter in order to comply with the rules of the Orphans'
Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania.
The account on the above captioned estate has been filed in the Office of the
Register of Wills of Washington County,Pennsylvania.On the above date and time,
there will be presented to the Orphans'Court of Washington County,Pennsylvania,
a petition to audit this account.An heir of the estate,as well as any creditor,is
entitled to notice of the filing of this petition and audit,and,should you so desire,
you may appear there at that time.
You are not compelled to appear at the audit,but you may have some questions
on this estate.If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to write or call me.
I shall be happy to give you any information I can,and will do everything I possibly
can to answer any questions you may have.
ONH
File No.70-022
Very truly yours,
~9j
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
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63-70-219
ESTATE OF No.219 of 1970
William E.Zediker,In the matter of the First and Final
deceased.Account of·_---'J!J.Io!.Uhan...JC.....L.-"Zll:lead~.r.Ik~A;ur~,~,I.L:.,......--
Executor
ADJUDICATION AND DECREE
An~now March £7 19.1L,this matter came on for hearing,
audit and distribution at this session and testimony taken;'and thereupon,upon due consideration
thereof the balance for distribution in the hands of the Accountant is determined to be
$32,"'3.15 and the account is accordingly confirmed;and it is ordered,
adjudged and decreed that the said balance be paid out by the Accountant in accordance with .the
schedule of distribution hereto attached and made a part hereof,unless exceptions hereto be filed
sec.reg.or an appeal be taken herefrom sec.leg.
SCHEDULE OF DISTRIBUTION
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Balance per account $32,429.15
Additional credit asked at audit 16.oc
Balance $32,413.1
Deduct Clerk's Costs &Receipts 54.5c
Oliver N.Honnell $32.358.65Attorney~~::"q"'I
Redebit -Funds advanced in distribution prior to ~~
c:-b~cdistributionbytheCourt,17844.00
$50,202.65
Russell Marino,Agent,transfer inheritance tax,6320.05
$43,882.60
Marjorie L.Zediker,niece,legacy',credit to be taken Cl./~51~"by the accountant for funds in the amount of $500.00 ~.advanced prior to distribution by the Court,per C~"7receiptfiled,500.00
$43.382.60
Ruth Z.Berry,sister,1eBlc.r,as charged on land,credit
to be taken by the accountant for funds in the amount
ot $5000.00 advanced prior to distribution by the Court,IperreceiptfUed,5000.00
$38,382.60
John c.Zediker,Jr.,nephew,residue,credit to be
taken by the accountant for funds in the amount of
$12344.00 advanced prior to distribution by the Court,38382.60
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In re Estate of
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RECEIPT
63-70-219
No of 19 .
K.1'\fOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That I,~V.~..~.·..~~ll.ij.¥,
do hereby acknowledge to have received from ...J9.l1.n .C....Zedike:r.,...Jr...,..Execllt.or
William E,Zediker. . . . . . . . . . . ...of the Estate of ,Deceased,
the sum of ..:f~Y~.r.JiO.lI$ANn AND NQ/100 :-:":':-.":':-.~dollars,in
full payment of the amount awarded me under the decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County
entered ,19 ,at the above number and year;and I do hereby authorize and
empower the Register of Wills in and for said county to enter and file this receipt.
In witness whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and seal at .K~9.~Y.l\"'J..F;..,..TE.NNESSEE ....,
Witness:~JI,....p f?OllMJ......../~/l.(j,.,>-,:,,:.,1'".
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this ......27r.1:f......day of .........YJf;f-.¢.,i'/Jf;t.JA~UAliV....A.D.19.?~...
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OLIVER N.HORMELL
California,Pennsylvania
ORPHAL"\JS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
In re Estate of
WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER }
RECEIPT
63 -70 -219
No of 19
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That I,.~:r;'j9r.~~..~.~..~~p:~~~r..........,
do hereby acknowledge to have received from John.~t ..Z~.diker.,..Jr..of..~e.Gutor...
..............of the Estate of W~.:I;.;L.~9-~.;E!!..4~.4~~~r.,Deceased,
the sum of Five..B:un.dre.d and 00/100 :-:~:-:~~..'dollars,in
full payment of the amount awarded me under the decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County
entered ,19 ,at the above number and year;and I do hereby authorize and
empower the Register of Wills in and for said county to enter and file this receipt.
In witness whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and seal at c.a.l'i,{Qrn\q.,.J?~.I}J;lI3.ylygI).tCit ,
this ..?l.th...........day of ........~.;J:q.p,1.lCitr.Y.....A.D.19...7,t:.
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70-022
Law Offices
OLIVER N.HORMELL
California,Pennsylvania
ORPHANS'COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
In re Estate of
WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER }
RECEIPT
No.
63 ...70-219 of 19 .
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That I,John C.Zediker,Jr.......................................,
do hereby acknowledge to have received from ..J:9~!!.~.•..~.~<;i~!\~:r J::r.•...................
. .. . . . . . . . . ...of the Estate of .W:illiam .E Zediker.,,Deceased,
the sum of .Thir.ty.~Eight ..Thousand .Thre.e .Hundr.ed .Eight¥...~o..Be..6D/lsOOars,in
full payment of the amount awarded me under the decree of the Orphans'Court of Washington County
entered .~I."~.11 ..~9 ,19.7.1.,at the above number and year;and I do hereby authorize and
empower the Register of Wills in and for said county to enter and file this receipt.
. h f I h h h d d I California,Pennsvlvania,In witness w ereo,ave ereunto set my an an sea at ",
this ~?~~....day of .J~P.r:~.:l:A.D.19.71...
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,PENNA
ORPHANS'COURT DIVISION
Zediker,deceased.The Executor is John C.Zediker and the
attorney is Oliver N.Hormell.
IN RE:
ESTATE OF
WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER,
<l:Z Deceased.
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ie BEFORE:ClzxII;
ti APPEARANCES:il-IIQ
.J<l:Ug TIME:.,
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iii~THE COURT:
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)No.219 of 1970
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HEARING ON AUDIT
THE HONORABLE P.VINCENT MARINO,Judge
of the said Court.
OLIVER N.'HORMELL,ESQ.,of California,Pc .,
representing the Accountant.
Monday,March 15,1971,at 1:30 orclock P.M.,
EST.
Number 219 of 1970,the estate of William E.
Mr.Horme11 ?
May it please the Court,I have all of the requis te
papers in this estate.There are no claims from any creditor.
There is a balance for distribution,less such Inheritance Taxes
as may be found due and payable,.lne-'sum of $32,413.15.The
executor has made three advancements:one to Marjorie Zediker
in the amount of $500.00,that being her bequest under the willi
and for which a receipt is attached to these papers;one to Ruth
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Z.Berry2in the amount of $5,000,which was the amount of her be uest
under the will,and for which a receipt is attached;and one for
$12,000 to the executor,who is the residuary legatee.We ask tha
the balance of the estate be distributed to the executor and residua y
legatee,John C.Zediker,Jr.
THE COURT:Are there rany outstanding claims,Mr.Hormell
I hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence are
tbis copy is a§:"rect transcript of the same.
~~t~icial enographer
The toregoing record okJe proceedings upon the hearing
«~MR.HORMELL:No,sir,there are none.
>...>-~THE COURT:Is there anyone else in Court interested in thiszIIIII.
i decedent's estate?g
"i (NO RESPONSE)
til«~.:THE COURT:The audit of this account is ordered closed by th
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til Court.C...«u (A UDIT CLOSED)·
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EoII.III~contained fully and accurately in the notes taken by me on the hearing of
II:;:)o'he above cause,and that
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of the above cause is hereby approved and directed to be filed.
••
Form RCC-33-Rl
RESIDENT DECEDENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
BUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTION.S
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
IMPORTANT:This return must be completed in detail and filed in duplicate,with will attached,with the
Register of Wills of the County where decedent resided;Return is due within one year after
date of death,unless an extension is granted by the Secretary of Revenue.(Section 703 of
the Inheritance an!!E.sj;ateTax Act of 19.61.)
IN THE MATTER OF THE'ESTATE OF }AFFIDAVIT OFWILLIAME.ZEDIKER..················································(·8t~t~·f~lj"··:;;;;;;~·'~f deced~nt)···.EXECUTOR
Late of ..No:r.t..p...S.tra.p.aue.Twp"...Was..hingtQncoanty ~
State of Pe.pn$.yly9.:p~il.:.}55:
County of ..w..9.:$.h~ngt.Q]J...
of the estate of the above-named decedent being duly sworn.depose
JOHN C.~F.-;P!:£.<.:~.~~:.r..~~......
~and say
..Eecutor
Decedent.tfjed .....F.~:I::>:r.ll.9:~y?7.}...J~'7Q
(Month)
.......,19 )testate leaving a last will.copy of which is hereto attached.}
(Hay)(Y""r)Lintestate
I Name and address of attorney or}
other authorized representative to
whom all correspondence should be
mailed.
423 ThirdStreet,CaliforniarPennsylvania
That as such ~~~.~.~~gE deponent is familiar with the affairs of said estate and the property con-
(EXt~C\ltor·Administrator)
Rtituting the assets thereof and their fair market value.
That at the time of death there was no safe deposit box registered in decedent's individual name,or jointl~'
with,or as agent or deputy of another,or in decedent's individual name,with right of access by another as agent
or deputy,with the exception of the following:-
NAME AND ADDRESS OF BANK OR OTHER INSTITUTION THIS SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENTED RELATIONSHIP OF JOINT
IN WHICH DECEDENT RENTED A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX IN NAME OR NAMES OF HOLDERS TO DECEDENT
none
That the contents of said safe deposit box or boxes are itemized under Schedules of this
return,with the exception of the follOWing,for the reasons hereinafter set forth:
That Schedule A attached h,ereto and made part hereof sets forth fullv and in'detail all the
real property in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of which decedent died haVing an interest therein.It
also sets forth the mortgage encumbrances upon each parcel of real property at the date of death,giving
the amount still due at death,name of mortgagee,date,rate of interest,and book and page of record
thereof.It also sets forth in the columns provided therefore the assessed valuation of each of said
parcels,the estimated market value thereof as of date of death of decedent.
That Schedule B attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth fully and in detail all personal
property wheresover situated owned by the decedent at the time of death;all moneys left by the decedent
at the time of death,whether in decedent's immediate possession,standing to decedent's credit in banks
of deposit,savings banks,trust companies,or other institutions,whether indiVidually,or in trust for
any other person or persons giving also separately the accrued interest thereon,if any,down to the last
interest day prior to decedent's death in the case of savings banks,and to the date of decedent's death
in all other cases;all bonds,postal savings,treasury certificates or notes and other evidence of in-
debtedness of the United States to the decedent;all obligations,whether by statute or agreement they
are designated as tax free,of the United States,or any state,or political subdivision thereo~or of
any foreign country,which are oWDed at the time of death;all wearing apparel,jewelry,silverware,pic-
tures,b~OkS,works of art,household furniture,horses,carriages,automobiles,boats,and any and all
other personal chattels of whatsoever kind or nature,left bydecedent,together with the fairly estimated
market value thereof;all bonds and mortg8ltes held by decedent and of all claims due and owing decedent
at the time of death,and all promissory notes or other instruments in writing for the payment of money
of which decedent died possessed,of whatsoever nature,With interest thereon,if any,giving the face
value and estimated fair market value thereof,and if such estimated fair market value be less than the
face value,it sets forth briefly the reasons for such depreciation'as to each item;all moneys payable
to the estate from life insurance polici"es carried by decedent;all annuity and endowment contracts the
proceeds of which were payable upon the death of the decedent;and all the corporate stocks and dividends
due thereon and unpaid as of the date of death,bonds and accrued interest thereon to the date of dece-
dent's death and other investment securities owned by the decedent at the time of death,with the market
value thereof at such time.
70-022
·"
In the case of securities of close or family corporations,the values reported are as far as
possible substantiated by financial statements of the corporations,showing the assets and liabilities
thereof as of the'date of death.The schedule also sets forth the interest of necedent at the time of
death in any co-partnership or business,and in support of the value of such interest there is annexed to
said schedule,financial statements showing the assets and liabilities of said co-partnership or business.
A copy of the co-partnership agreement,(if oral,a statement setting forth the nature of the agreement)
together with a statement settin?;forth the character of the business,its location,and such other facts
pertaining to the l;lUsiness as may be pertinent to a fair and just appraisai of the decedent's interest
therein must be submitted.It should also set forth in itemized form,together with the 'fair market value
thereof,any other property owned or bequeathed by the decedent at the time of death.
The Schedule C attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth a true answer to each inquiry
contained therein and in the case of transfers ofproperty,real or personal,within two years of decedent's
death,in contemplation of decedent's death,or intended to t~ke effect in possession or enjoyment at or
after death,said schedule sets forth the nature ann value of such property,to whom transferred,the
relationship of the transferees to the decenent,the proportionate share.rece!ven by each transferee and
all other facts of a pertinent nature regarding said transfers.In the case of transfers intended to
take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after death,there is also attachen to the schenule a copy
of the deed,trust agreement or other instrument creating the trust.Ther0 is also set forth in said
schedule a list of all property,real and personal,with its value,which passes at decedent's death by
virtue of the exercise by decedent,either individually,orjointly with another,or any power of appoint-
ment vested in decedent,either individually or jointly,by the will,deed,or other instrument of another,
with a copy of the instrument creating such power attached to the schedule.c
That Schedule 0 attached hereto and made part hereof sets forth the names and addresses of all
persons beneficially interested in this estate at the time of decedent's death,the nature of their res-
pective interests,their relationship,if any,to the decedent,together with the ages at the time of
decedent's death of all minors,annuitants and beneficiaries for life under decedent's Will.It also
contains a statement shoWing which of the beneficiaries named in the decedent's will,if any,died prior
to decedent,the dates of their death,their issue,andthe relationship of such issue to the beneficiary.
That Schedule E attached hereto and made a part hereof sets forth all property,real and per-
sonal,owned by the decedent jointly with another or others,including intangible,standing in the name
of the decedent and others,plus the date and place of record of instruments effecting the vestiture of
real estate ann the date of acquisition of personalty,plus the name,address ann relationship,if any,
of co-owners to the decedent.
That Schedule F attached hereto and made a part hereof sets forth fully and in detail all debts
~nd deductions claimed for and on behalf of this decedent's estate,including funeral expenses paid;
family exemption,where applicable;costs of administration of this estate;counsel fees and fudiciary's
commissions paid or to be paid;cost expended for burial trusts,tombstones or gravemarkers,and reli-
gious services,in consequence of the death of the decedent;debts and claims owing ann Impain at time of
death;taxes accru~d chargeable for period prior to decedent's death (except .those allowed under Section
651 of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Act);together With a statement of collateral pledged for obliga-
tions,if any.It is agreed that the fiduciary will present proof of said claimed obligations upon re-
quest,that if the amount actually paid in settlement of any fee,commission or debt is less than the
estimated amount claiming and allowed,that the same will be reported to the Register of \~illS,and that
the amount of tax assessed can be reassessed in accordance therewith.
That the totals of the appropriate columns in Schedules "A","B","C","E",and "F"as directed therein,·
have been carried forward and properly registered in the Summary.
16th
Subscribed and sworn to before me this .
.....day of ::>~.P~.~I??.~E 19..!..9...
..·..·..·......·..·~·N~NbWIiC·········
CALIFORNIA,WASHINGTON CO.,PA.
My Commission expires July 14,1973
~d~€~j2,
.............B.~P.~#..~:..
(Street Number)
Eighty-Four,Pennsylvania,15330.......................................................................................................................................
(City or Town and State)
NOTE:Before 'signing affidavit make sure all blank spaces in the affidavit and schedules annexed are
filled in with de'tails or the word "None",and in case the assets include rare and.unlisted securities,
securities of close or family corporations or an interest in any co-partnership or business,that the
data and statements required under the paragraph above relating to Schedule "B"are attached.Also make
certain that column #1 in the "Summary"has been properly completed as above-directed.
r'cr,..-:l:1u_r{1.,.
<:,J!~:lON\VT;;:\L'l'H OF PENN SYLVANIA
'1'::,\N~:F~;;n INHF.lU'l',,\.NCE TAX
HESIPENT DECEDENT
SCHRDULE "A"
REAL PROPERTY
:leal property in Pennsylvania,with statement of mortgage encumbrances uIJon f~ach parcel at
death of decedent.Where property held as jointteQant or'teQancy by entireties,report on
Schedule "R".Property held by the decedent as tenant in common with another or others,
should be identified as to ~uantum of interest and the estimated value should be that of
the decedent's interest only.
The real property located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shouldbedescribedbylotandblocknumber,street and street number,together with a general description of the property,with a refer-ence to the record of the conveyance by which the decedent took
title;if a farm state number of acres;also statement ot mortgage
encumbrances upon each parcel at death of decedent.Taxes,assess-
ments,accrued interest on mortgages,etc.,are to be ~i$ted on
Schedule "F"and must not be deducted from this schedulle.
A farm containing 87 acres,more or less,
situate in North Strabane Township,Washington
(1)
ASSESSED VALUE
FOR YEAR OF
DECEDENT'S
DEATH
(2)
ESTIMATED
MARKET VAIlJE
(3)
DEPARTMENT
VALUATION
CAUTION
(Do not write
in this space)
County,Pennsylvania,upon ;which there is erecte j
a two story frame house,a frame barn,and other
outbuilclings.For chain of title see Will Book 60,
Page 586,and Deed Book Volume 1181,Page 457.
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50,000.o>~'
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Insert this total opposite "real property",Schedule
"A",in the "As Reported"column on the last page of
x X X X X 50,000.00 sq 000.06
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE "B"
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Cash in hand,Cash on deposit,Bonds and Mortgages,any interest In a Copartnership or Unincor-
porated BUllness,Judgments,Royalties,Rights,Shares In Trust Funds,Leaseholds,Pensions,Promis-
lOry Notes,Claims,Insurance payable to Estate of Decedent;Annuity and Endowment Contracts;
Corporate Bonds and Stocks,with Accrued Interest and Dividends Declared and Unpaid to Date of
Death,Accounts Receivable,Jewelry,Wearing Apparel,Silverware,Hou.ehold Goods,Automobiles
and All Other Personal Property of Every Nature Wherever Situate.(Property held jointly by
decedent and another must be listad showing names and addresses of other Joint Own>ers and their
relatlonship to decedent.)
Unit
Values
(1)
ESTIMATED
MARKET VALUE
AT
DATE OF DEATH
(2)
DEPARTMENT
VALUATION
CAUTION
(Do not write in
this space)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Checking Account No.317-2676 in the Mellon
National Bank and Trust Company,Washington
Office,William E.Zediker
Social Security benefits
United States Civil Service Commission,
retirement benefits
Carnegie Natural Gas Company,gas royalties
Miscellaneous furniture
96.14
105.30
61.99
100.00
fEx~'f:ut(Jr.AdmiJli~traltJr mllHt lf1t..al llEl'iliOlalHl Markl't VallJl'"
('(Jlurun :'\(,1.1 iu ilSlJmm~ry"(JlI r"\'H~I'hidp (Jf ~'ht:dllll:1>.)
c:.J!UlIUl \".1 alit)f:Hrry total to
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555.43
Note:This schedule must list all intangible personal property such as,cash in bank,bonds and mortgages,promissory notes,c1a.ims,insur-
ance,corporate bonds and stocks,a.ccounts receiva.ble,interest in partnership,etc.,even though physically located outside the Common-
wealth at the time of death.As to tangible personal property (e.g.,jewelry,wearing apparel,silverware,household goods,books,paintings,
automobiles,boats,etc.)state where it was actually located on the day of the decedent's death.Tangible ~rsonal property which is definite-
ly established to have been physically situated outside this Commonwealth other than for a temporary purpose,is not subject to tax in
thIs Commonwealth.In the absence of a specific declaration as to a.ctual situs,said property will be presumed to have been physically
present within this Commonwealth at the time of death.
l'l1\!\ll)\I:-:\LTil OF Jll·:X\l~YLr..\~I.\
TlL\\SFFR INHEtUTJNCE TAX
I\E~lIW\,'T lWC'FI1E:-iT
SCHEDULE "e"
TIl\NSF'E1lS
(1)Di,i necedent,wi thin two years of neath,make ilny transfer of any material part of his estate,without
recpivinl!;It valuable and adequate consinerlltion therefor?(Answer yes or no)~__
(~)Din llt:ee<ient,within two yell.rs of neath,transfer property from himself to himself and another or
(,titers (induning a spouse)in joint ownership?(Answer yes or no)_~n""O,,-__
(3)If the answer to (1)or (2)above is in the affirmative state:
(a)Age of decedent at time of transfer _
(b)State of decedent's health at time of making the transfer.(Note 1).
(c)Cause of decedent's death.(Note 1).
(4)Did decedent,in his lifetime,make any transfer of property without receiving a valuable or adequate
consideration therefor which was to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after his death?
(Answer yes or no)no
(a)Was there any possibility that the property transferred might return to transferer or his
estate or be subject to his power of disposition?(Answer yes or no)no
(b)What was the transferee's age at time of decedent's death?_
(5)Did decedent in his lifetime make any transfer without receiving a valuable and adequate consideration
therefor under which transferor expressly or impliedly reserves for his life or any period which does
not in fact end hefore his death:
(a)The possession or enjoyment of or the right to income from the property transferred?
(Answer yes or no)__....n""o""--_
(b)The right to designate the persons who shall possess or enjoy the property transferred or
income therefrom?(Answer yes or no)__n_O __
(6)If the answer to (5)(b)above is in the affirmative,state whether the right was reserved in decedent
alone or others _
(7)Did decedent in his lifetime make a transfer,the consideration for which was transferee's promise to
pay income to or for the benefit of eare of transferor?(Answer yes or no)n_o _
(8)Did decedent,at any time,transfer property,the beneficial enjoyment of which was subject to change,
because of a reserverl power to alter,amend,or revoke,or which c01l1d revert to ctecedent under terms
of transfer or by operation of law?(Answer yes or no)_~n~O~_
(9)If the answer to (8)above is in the affirmative,was the power to altel',amend,or revoke the inter-
est of the beneficiary reserverl in the rlecedent alone or the decedent and others?
(Answer yes or no)_
NOTE 1:The answers to these questions should be supporterl by affidavit by the attewUng physician as
well as a copy of the death certificate.
NOTE 2:If answer to any of the above questions is yes,set forth below a description of the property
transferred,it's fair market value at date of death,dates of transfers and to whom transferred,witlt
relationship of transferees to rlecedent,if any.Submit copy of any trust cteed or instrument,if trans-
fers are claimed to be non-taxable,also submit detailed statement of facts on which said claim is based.
NOTE 3:List applicable property below in manner in which providerl in Schedules A,B,or E.
ITEM lJESCRIPTION
NONE
MARKET VALUE
(Estimated)
DEPT.VALUATION
(Dept.Only)
Insert this total opposite "Transfers",Schedule "C"in the
"As Reported"column on the last page of this return.
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('O~tONWEALtH OF PENNSYYLANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SCHEDULE "D"
BENEFICIARIES
BENEFICIARIES AND ADDRESSES RELATIONSHIP SURVIVED(If step-children or DATE INTEREST OFStatefullnamesandaddressesofallwhoillegitimatechildrenDECEDENTOFBENEFICIARY
ave an interest,vested,contingent or other-are involved,set STATE YES IN ESTATE
wise,in estate)forth this fact.)OR NO BIRTH
Marjorie L.Zediker niece yes special bequest
R.D.#1
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Eighty-Four,Pa.15330
John C.Zediker,Jr.nephew yes remainderman
R.D.#1
Eighty-Four,Pa.
Ruth Z.Berry niece yes special beauest
c/o Park City Presbyterian Chm ch
2204 Linden
Knoxville,Tennessee,37900
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//tOMMON~EALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
tBUREAUOFCOUNTY COLiLECTIONS
INHERITANCE TAX DIVISION'
NOTICE OF FILING OF APPRAISEMENT
John C.Zediker
(Executor ~.mtkmt)
IN YOUR REPLY PLEA8E
REFER TO
38-50-4
In Re:Est ate of W.=i.=ll=i.=am:::.....,;..E..:.._Z..:..e.=d.=i::..:k..:..e.=r _
____...-:v.:.::va~s~h:.=i~ng~t.:::;on~County - F He No.63-70-219
Dear ~~.Zediker,
You are hereby notified that the o~r~l~·g~l=·n~a=l=-_------
appraisement in the estate of Ju11jam E.Zedjker
has been filed in the office of the Register of Wills qf Washjngton
County on Noyepber ]8 ,191Q..Said appraisement reflects the
following valuations:
Real Estate -'5::;..0.:...,~0:....:0:....:0...:.•..;;.0.:..0 _
Personal Property 3~6~3~.~4~3~_
Transfers -----"F7'I:-n7"""l"---..,..------
Total ..::..5...,..O,!.:.,3::;..6.:..::3:....:.:...;4..:::.3-----
As to such tax that is paid within three months from date of
death,a five (5%)percent discount is allowable.As to any tax that
remains unpaid after one year from date of death,interest at the rate
of six (6%)percent per annum is charged.
Any party in interest who is aggrieved by an appraisement may
appeal therefrom as provided by law.
Date __=1=1-..:.:1=.:8~)-:...J7....::0:...-_
DATE OF DEATH:February 17,1970
Note:This is not a bill.
Signed ~./~~
Title W.R.Chaney,Chief Appraiser
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RC.-39 (5-68)
~OMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIA
TRANSFER INHERITANCE TAX
RESIDENT DECEDENT
SUMMARY
Estate of Zediker
(Last Name)
Wj]J j 8m
(First Name)
E.
(Initial)
DATE OF DEATH 2-27-70 FILE NO.63-70-219
REPORT OF INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISER
I,the undersigned duly appointed Inheritance Tax Appraiser in and for the County of_....::W.:.:a::..:s:..:h:.::l::..:·n;.:,g;;,!.~t.:..o.:..n=-_
Pennsylvania,do respectfully report that I have appraised the real and personal property as reported in the foregoing return at
the values set forth opposite each item in the last column to the right in Schedules "A","B","C",and "E".
Dated:_--'1""1=...---=1=8'----'-7..::.0 _hi?e£M'1e 1bJ0-INHERITANCE TAX PPRAISE~Vi .
REPORT OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS
I,the undersigned duly elected Register of Wills in and for County,Pennsylvania,do respect-
fully report that I have allowed deductions in the amounts claimed by deponent,except as to those items where a greater or
lesser amount is set forth in the last column to the right in Schedule "F",which greater or lesser amount represents the sum
allowed as a deduction.
Dated:_
REGISTER OF WILLS
VALUE AS REAPPRAISED
$-------+---c;nnnn "In
363 43
50,363 +3
$r:.nnn 'In
'36'3 ~3
50.363 43
VALUE AS REPORTED VALUE AS APPRAISED
$
INVENTORY
Real Property (Schedule A)
Personal Property (Schedule B)
Transfers (Schedule C)
Joint-Held Property (Schedule E)
TOTAL GROSS ASSETS
Less Debts and Deductions
(SCHEDULE F)
CLEAR VALUE OF ESTATE
Valuation of life estates or
(*)As evidenced by Charitable
Exemption Certificates issued
by the Secretary of Revenue.
COMPUTATION OF TAX
$---1.__
$--------+--
$-------+---
$-------+--
$-------+--
$--------+--
*
TOTAL TAX
FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY
Tax on $+-__2%
Tax on $+-__6%
Tax on $+-__5%
Tax on $!..O$....Tax on $+-__~'
Exemptions========:t===
Total Estate -+__
Less tax previously paid
BALANCE
Less 5%of tax if paid within
3 months after death
BALANCE OF INHERITANCE TAX DUE $L
Add interest at rate of 6%from
_____to $------
AMOUNT OF ESTATE TAX ASSESSED $--------11-
Estate tax paid $---Jl-
BALANCE DUE $-----1---
Add interest at rate of 6%from t=
-------'lto-____$-------l.
TOTAL TAX BALANCE $------1PAID$--1
FOR USE OF REGISTER ONLY ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:Where subsequent adjustments are made to the above computation of tax by the Register of Wills,for proper reason,
same should be noted below,with short explanation.
Will
Administration !No.
IN THE
Year .
MATTER OF THE APPRAISEMENT
OF THE
ESTATE OF
YJJ:J,,:r..;IAl'1~~..ZEP';IKER..
Deceased
Late of NORTHSTRABArJE..
County of WASHINGTON
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
REPORT AND APPRAISAL
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Fonn RCC-;2.COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DATE .........No.vemb.er.....18.J......l.n.o...,..,DEPART~NT OJ!REVENUE.RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX COUNTY ..........~!.a.:.~h.~!.1.&.~g!.1 ...;......c............PUREAU OF COUNTY COLLECTIONS ...........
HARRISBURG.PENNA.17127 APPRAISEMENT FILE NO.63-70-219 .<.............................................................................................
Whereas,.......................................William...E._.....f;.l2.g.;i,.¥.~r...............................................late of North Strabane Township............................................................................................................
in the County of ..............................Ji9,J?D.t.:Mt..9.P..............................................'.......................Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,having died on
27th Febru8,ry 70 seized and possessed of an estatethe.........."...........,........................................................................day of ...............................................................................19............,
subject to Inheritance Tax under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
Therefore,I,.......................J{..RA.Qh9,n~y ..........................................................................,an appraiser duly appointed according to law,
having been designated to make a fair and conscionable appraisement of the said estate,and to assess and fix
the cash value of all annuities and life estates growing out of said estate,hereby file the following appraisement:
In the event that any future interest in this estate Is transferred in possession or enjoyment to collateral heirs of the decedent aftertheexpirationofanyestateforlifeorforyears.the Commonwealth hereby expressly reserves the right to appraise and assess transfer
inheritance taxes at the lawful collateral rate on any such future Interest.
Unit ApprallementDelcrlptlonofAlletValuelMadeforInheritance
Tax Purpolel
$
REALTY:
See schedule IIAII attached to annraisement 50,000 00
PERSONAL:
See schedule liBII attached to aDDraisement 363 43
TOTAl 50.363 43
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Having been duly sworn according to law,I do hereby certify that the above appraisement is made in con-
formity with law on thislr~day Of_~;;::.~~:-
Appraiser'
.......,..........................................................................................................................................................Lv (I(umber and Str~et)
Penna.................~.................................,...........................,-..-(Post Of8e~)
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VJASHINGTON COUllty
RESIDENT INHERITANCE TAX APPRAISEMENT
Estate of
WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER
Deceased.
Late of
..NORTH..S.TRABANE T.01'JNSJUP..
Datc of Dcath,2 27.""70..
Appraisemei!t Docket Vol.,..3.$.
Page,5..~4 No ??:.7.?:::?.~.~.
Filed in Register's Office,N9.Y.L.J.JL 197..Q .
Amount of tax due,$: .
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Received,
Examined and Approved,..
Wrote abo.ut Appra.isement,
Appeal f,.om Appraisement,.
Entered and charged,.
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ESTATE OF WILLIAM E.ZEDIKER
DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED IN Y
THE SUM OF $~f!~1r..{?\
APPROVED .....~~.7~..1....~.
LATE OF North Strabane Township
STATEMENT OF DEBTS
AND DEDUCTIONS
OFFICE OF THE
REGISTER OF WILLS
Washington
OF COUNTY
AND AGENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Form RC c.io
DATE OF FILING APPRAISEMENT October 2,1970 OAT&:OF DEATH February 27,1970
DATI!:NO.OF NAME OF PAYEE REMARKSVOUCHliJl AMOUNT
unu
April ~2 Ivestern Pa.National Bank charge for checks 2 e9
Sept.!~enneth Thompson Funeral Horne services for decedent 1,353.00
~pt.S !-colonial Pharmacy drugs for decedent 25.70
Sept.!Krashington County Reports estate advertising 14.00
Sept.(bbserver -Reporter estate advertising 14.PO
Sept.VIalcolm L.Morgan.Co.Treas.1970 county tax 68.04
Sept.Malcolm L.Morgan.Co.Treas.1970 road tax 41-58
Sept.6 oseph A.Kern,Tax Col 1970 school tax 229.67
Sept.6 M.S.Stevenson,M.D.services rendered decedent 52.00
Sept.1 Washington Co.Bar Assn.estate fee 10.00
Oct.1~~nglehardt-PowerAssc.Inc.research for property survey 32.30
Oct.12 Russell Marino,Reg.of Wills filing inventory 10.50
Dec.10 ohn C.Zediker,Jr.executor fees 2,191-44
Dec.]0 bliver N.Hormell attorney fees 4,061.46
Jan.7 1971 ames B.Patterson,Treas.property insurance premium 17.50
Jan.7,197 tanonsburg Mutual Fire Ins.Co.fire insurance premium 36.00
8,159.28
~A~~J ./?l#///)/~LJ._A ~Cl cd-'70 5'0""/rA.J
f /VI.,Z,9 1
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF Washington
I,John C.Zediker!Jr.
MARl EM M.NEIL,Notary Public
CALIFORNIA.WASHINGTON CO PAMe".y omm.ssion expires July 14,1973
70-022