The Derrick, October 31, 2008: Harry A. Nosker, Polk Clara E. Rice, Titusville Dorothy M. Ritz, Rouseville, formerly of Oil City Edward A. Wiant, Fairmount City Getting it right - Margaret Plummer Harry A. Nosker, 84, of 212 McClelland Ave., Polk, died at 8:55 a.m. Oct. 30, 2008, at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 31, 1924, in Smicksburg, he was the son of the late Charles A Nosker and June Elinor Howe. Mr. Nosker was employed by Polk Center for 38 years as the plumbing supervisor before retiring in 1983. He was also the owner and operator of Nosker Heating & Plumbing as well as a barber in his house in Polk for many years. Mr. Nosker was married Dec. 15, 1964, to Alice Jean Brandt who preceded him in death. Mr. Nokser was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of Polk United Methodist Church, Past Master Myrtle Lodge #316 (four times), Past Commander Franklin Commandry #44, Past High Priest Venango Chapter #211, Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Keystone Council #42, member of Valley New Castle Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, member of Valley Oil City, member of KB Club, member of Washington Club, past board member Franklin Fraternal Federation, member VFW Post #8803 in Tidioute, former mayor of Polk, a member of Isaac Waltons Rifle Club, and Polk "Man of the Year" in 1982. Mr. Nosker was a member of Polk Fire and Rescue (formerly known ast the Waterloo House Co.) and received a lifetime member award from them. He also helped start the Polk Ambulance Service. Mr. Nosker enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry and family cookouts. Mr. Nosker is survived by four children, Kevin Nosker and his wife, Pam, of Polk; Dotte Brooks and her husband, Gaylord, of Polk; Sheila Sherman and her husband, Tom, of Polk; and Cheryl Brouillette of Loganville, Ga. He is survived by 16 grandchildren, Joshua Brooks and his wife, Shelly, of Louisiana; Beth Freer and her husband, Douglas, of Polk; Rachael Buckley of Polk; Cody Buckley of Polk; Casey Sherman of Grove City; Stephanie Sherman of Grove City; Brad Nosker of Polk; Bobbie Jo Herrlich and her husband, Doug, of Rouseville; Tony Heasley of Polk; Michael McCollough and his wife, Jami, of Loganville, Ga.; Michele Turner and her husband, Jeff, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; David Brouillette and his wife, Donna, of Wolcott, Conn.; Denise Dauphinais and husband, Rob, of Wolcott, Conn.; Judy O'Neil of Charleston, W.V.; and Mark Brouillette of Loganville, Ga. Mr. Nosker is also survived by a brother, James Nosker and his wife, Nina, of Stoneboro; a special friend, Mary Bonnanni of Grove City; a brother-in-law, John Shawkey of Clarks Mills; and a sister-in-law, Alice Nosker of Stoneboro. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Nosker was preceded in death by a grandchild, Robert Heasley; a great-granddaughter, Makenzie Herrlich; four brothers, Robert Nosker, Francis Nosker, Raymond Nosker and Harold Nosker; and two sisters, Jesse Patterson and Ruth Shawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Lea Guiney, of Polk United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Daryl Adams, a retired Free Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be at Old Sandy Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Shriners Hospital and also the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Hunters Education, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, 17110-9797. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Clara E. Rice, 94, of 11200 Prichard Road, Titusville, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at the Crawford County Care Center in Saegertown, where she had been a resident since May of this year. Born Feb. 7, 1914, in Troy Twp., she was the daughter of William and Emma Dille Marvin. She was married to James Rice in 1938 at Dempseytown, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1974. Mrs. Rice was a caregiver and domestic worker for a number of families in the area. She was a member of Diamond United Methodist Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church, and she was a charter member of the Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxilary. Mrs. Rice enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking and cooking for family and friends and spending time with her family. She is survived by two children, Arden Rice and his wife, Virginia, of Meadville and Norma Cresswell of Titusville; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Marvin and his friend, Audrey, of President and Neil Marvin and his wife, Dixie, of Titusville; two sisters, Donna Becker and her husband, Robert, of Oil City and Edith Frank and her husband, Charles, of Oil City; three sisters-in-law, Burla Mumford of Meadville; Tillie Marvin of Oil City; and Leora Marvin of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Marvin, Curtis Marvin and Lee Marvin; and two sisters, Lucille Vogus and Joyce Pritchard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Diamond United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Tiffany, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunville Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to Diamond United Methodist Church. Dorothy M. Ritz, 86, of 432 Main St., Rouseville, formerly of Oil City, died Oct. 29, 2008, at Tracy Jo's Personal Care in Rouseville. Born March 1, 1922 in Huey, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Sadie V. Vogel Lauffer. A long-time resident of Oil City, Mrs. Ritz moved to Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville in May 1998 where she enjoyed the last 10 years of her life. Mrs. Ritz was a 1941 graduate of Oil City High School and later worked at the National Transit Company. She was well known to area readers for her years of service at the Oil City Library from 1960 to 1982. Mrs. Ritz was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Ryan in 1958 and by her second husband, Joseph L. Ritz in 1996. Surviving are a son, James Ryan of Wellsboro; one daughter, Nancy Ryan of Berea, Ky.; a sister, Ruth Wilson of Seneca; two nephews, Thomas Wilson of Seneca; and Steven Wilson and family of Pittsburgh; and special friends, Glenn and Marcia Miller of Oil City and the caring staff of Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City, preceded by visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will take place at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mrs. Ritz' name may be made to the Oil City Library or to VNA Foundation Hospice, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin. Edward Arnold Wiant, 85, of Fairmount City died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published on Saturday. Getting it right - Margaret Plummer Margaret Plummer, 94, of 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, formerly of Hillcrest Avenue, Polk, died at 9 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. She is survived by two step-grandchildren, Cory Smith and his wife, Deb, of Utica and Dawn Price and her husband, Gene, of McDonald. Condolences maybe sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

The Derrick, October 30, 2008: Ray E. Karnes, formerly of the Parker area Margaret W. Plummer, Franklin, formerly of Polk Rolland D. "Flip" Wile, Rocky Grove Ray E. Karnes, 86, formerly of the Parker area, passed away late afternoon Oct. 28, 2008, at Newhaven Court Assisted Living Center in Butler following an illness. Mr. Karnes was preceded in death by his wife Emma Hasenflue Rodgers Karnes. He is survived by three stepsons, James Rodgers, Harold "Gene" Rodgers and Donald Rodgers. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps, and active in various Masonic circles. Margaret W. Plummer, 94, of 103 N. 13th St. Franklin, formerly of Hillcrest Avenue, Polk, died at 9 p.m. Oct. 28, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born Mar. 15, 1914 in Sunville, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. Wright and Susie Beatty. Mrs. Plummer was married Nov. 27, 1941, to George M. Plummer who preceded her in death on July 18, 1998. She was employed at Polk Center as a supervisor and retired in 1977 after working more than 30 years. She was also employed by General Manifold before World War II and served as a caretaker for women in Rocky Grove. Mrs. Plummer was a member of the Franklin Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, family and church. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School after attending Sunville School. Mrs. Plummer is survived by two children, George Allan Plummer and his wife, Andrea, of Stoneboro; and Norman Plummer and his wife, Ginny, of Franklin; six grandchildren, Robin Lee and her husband, Ellsworth, of Pickford, Mich.; Terri Baker and companion, Ron Baldwin, of Townville; Richard Plummer and his wife, Suzette, of Kineheloe, Mich.; Mark Plummer and his wife, Barb, of Oil City; Norman Lee Plummer II of Galveston, Texas; and Ginger Connor and her husband, Marc, of Polk; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Hunter Wright and his wife, Shirley, of Sunville; and two step-children, Cory Smith and his wife, Deb, of Utica; and Dawn Price and her husband, Gene, of McDonald. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Plummer was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Wright and Howard Wright. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chesnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, a VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfunearlhom.com. Rolland D. "Flip" Wile, 67, of 610 Wiley Ave., Rocky Grove, died peacefully and surrounded by his family at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in his home. Born Oct. 23, 1941, in Rocky Grove, he was the son of Glenn R. and Kathryn I. (Lindsey) Wile. He was a lifelong resident of Rocky Grove and graduated from Rocky Grove High School with the Class of 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra L. Hartman, on Feb. 23, 1960. She survives. Mr. Wile was well-known as the manager of the Skat/Kwik Fill service station in Reno where he formed many lifelong friendships before retiring in 2004 after 45 years of service. In his earlier years, he was an avid basketball player, playing for Rocky Grove High School and various leagues. He continued his love of sports through his grandchildren, participating in various sports-related activities. He especially loved to garden and travel. Mr. Wile had a very strong faith. He was ordained an elder and later became the pastor of the Remnant Church of God in 1998. Surviving in addition to his wife are his mother, Kathryn; five daughters, Jennifer L. Lambert and her husband, Craig, Terri J. Lowry and her husband, Timothy, Lee Ellen Haniwalt and her husband, Terry, Susanna D. Wile and her fiancée, Don Uber, and Olivia K. Williams and her husband, David, all of Franklin. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Amanda E. Higgins and her husband, Adam, of Charlotte, N.C., Jared M. Lambert and his wife, Megan, Jessica, Justin and Cassidy Lowry, Tyler Wile, Patrick and Nicholas Glowacki and Gage Matthew Haniwalt, and Abigayle and Bishop Williams, all of Franklin; and two great-grandchildren, Brynn Lambert and Benjamin Higgins. Preceding him in death were his father, Glenn R. Wile, and his beloved aunt, Frances (Lindsey) Hefferman. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home at 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Private funeral services and interment will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the VNA of Venango County Foundation (Hospice program), 491 Allegheny Boulevard, Franklin, 16323, or to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301.

The Derrick, October 29, 2008: Betty Jeane Froling, Winter Springs, Fla., formerly of Franklin Douglas C. Morris, Fisher Bernard "Bernie" W. Peitz Sr., Shaler Township, Allegheny County Rachel A. Heeter Rhodes, Wilmore, Ky., formerly of Clarion County Calvin L. Startzell, Laurelbrooke Landing, Brookville Rolland D. "Flip" Wile, 610 Wiley Ave., Franklin Getting it right - Anna Kutchravy Betty Jeane Froling, Winter Springs, Fla., formerly of Franklin Douglas C. Morris, Fisher Bernard "Bernie" W. Peitz Sr., Shaler Township, Allegheny County Rachel A. Heeter Rhodes, Wilmore, Ky., formerly of Clarion County Calvin L. Startzell, Laurelbrooke Landing, Brookville Rolland D. "Flip" Wile, 610 Wiley Ave., Franklin Betty Jeane Froling, 86, of Winter Springs, Fla., a former Franklin resident, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at DeBary Manor in DeBary, Fla. She was born July 7, 1922, in Franklin, a daughter of the late Harry Eugene and Kathryn Waite. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin. She also was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405, a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30 and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her husband, Albert Froling, survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Vickie K. Meadows; three stepsons, Daniel Froling, Thomas Froling and David Froling; four stepdaughters, Sondra Harris, Carol Duckworth, Marlene Sal and Annette Geissler; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and four cousins, Ginny Zillifro, Norma Valentine, Ted Sims and Dick Sims. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael; a stepson, John; her brother, William; her first husband, Meredith L. Welshans; and her grandson, Meredith. Arrangements are being handled by the Banfield Funeral Home, 420 W. State Road 434, Winter Springs, Fla., 32708. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Douglas C. Morris, 89, of Fisher passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born Jan. 1, 1919, in Little Rock, Ky., he was the son of William and Effie Morris. Mr. Morris was married to Dorothy L. Reimers for 62 years. She preceded him in death. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in France and Belgium. He retired from Heckett Engineering in Tarentum. Mr. Morris was a member of the Church of God in Butler, and he was an avid golfer and fisherman. He is survived by his son, Douglas Louis Morris of Fisher; his daughter, Barbara Jean Macef and her husband, David, of Fisher; two grandchildren, David Michael Macef and his wife, Tonya Sue, of Summerville and Alisha Marie Aaron and her husband, Luke, of Cranberry Township; two great-grandchildren, David and Michael Macef of Summerville; and favorite pets and special friends Tucker, Junior and Brodie. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Morris was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray Morris, Irvin Morris, Harry Morris and Louis Morris. At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation or service. Cremation will take place at R.V. Burns Crematorium, Inc., in Clarion. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Bernard W. "Bernie" Peitz Sr., 77, of Shaler Township, Allegheny County, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. Mr. Peitz was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and also was a member of the North Catholic Alumni Catholic Association and the Teutonia Manacor. Mr. Peitz is survived by two daughters, Joan A. Hartle and her husband, Gary, and Jeanne M. Peitz; two sons, Bernard W. Peitz and his wife, Debbie, and Gregory G. Peitz and his wife, Joanne. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Margaret Karas and her husband, Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Healy-Hahn Funeral Home, Inc., 512 Grant Ave., Pittsburgh, 15209. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St., Pittsburgh, 15223. The family suggests memorials be made to All Saints Church, 19 Wilson St., Pittsburgh, 15223. Rachel Alma Heeter Rhodes, 65, of Wilmore, Ky., went to her heavenly home Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, after a very courageous fight against cancer. Born Nov. 11, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Alma Craig Heeter. She was a 1960 graduate of Union High School at Rimersburg and received both her bachelor of science degree and her master of arts degree in business education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She married Carl A. Rhodes on Oct. 13, 1973, in Sligo Presbyterian Church. He survives. Mrs. Rhodes taught business courses at Cranberry High School and was an administrative assistant in the Development Department at Asbury College in Wilmore. She was an administrative assistant with the firm of Ford and Ford Accounting in Wyandotte, Mich., before her retirement in 1995. The Rhodes lived in Michigan for 22 years before moving to Wilmore when her husband took the position of clinical field supervisor of Asbury College. She was a member of the Wilmore Free Methodist Church where she was involved in the Mom to Mom Ministry. She served as communion steward, chairperson of the Prayer Shawl Ministry and was the church library assistant. She ministered to the people of Haiti and Ecuador through missions trips to each of the countries. She was a member of the Bluegrass Christian Women's Club where she served in various administrative positions. She was also a member of the Wilmore Lions Club and was the club telephone coordinator. Mrs. Rhodes enjoyed traveling, crocheting, playing the piano, spending time at her summer home in West Monterey and mostly spending time with her grandchildren and many friends across the United States. In addition to her husband, she is survived a son, Scot A. Rhodes and his wife, Jennie of Lexington, Ky.; two granddaughters, Hannah and Annamarie Rhodes, also of Lexington; one brother, Rodney Heeter and his wife, Beverly, of Sligo; a niece, Tamra Hutton and her husband, Whet, of Maryland; and three nephews, Timothy Heeter and his wife, Carrie, of New Bethlehem, Troy Heeter and his wife, Colleen, of Sligo and Terry Heeter and his wife, Lorrie, of Rimersburg. Friends will be received from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Sligo Presbyterian Church, 403 Colerain St., Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the church. Dr. Donald Dininny will officiate. A private burial will take place at Kellersburg Cemetery in Armstrong County. Online condolences may be sent to Rachel's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. Calvin L. Startzell, 95, of Laurelbrooke Landing, formerly of Evans Street in Brookville, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born Feb. 27, 1913, in Sprankle Mills, he was the son of Perry and Lulu Martz Startzell. Mr. Startzell and the former Grace Wise were married Sept. 25, 1938, in Brookville, and she preceded him in death. He worked as an elementary school teacher for Clarion-Limestone School District for 20 years and was the elementary supervisor for the district for 18 years. He was a graduate of Startzell School (grades first through eighth), Punxsutawney High School, the International Correspondence School and DuBois Business College. Mr. Startzell received his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Clarion State Teacher's College and his master's degree in elementary administration from Penn State University. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, Clarion County Retired Teachers Association, Clarion University Alumni Association and the Penn State Alumni Association. Mr. Startzell was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Brookville, where he taught Sunday school classes for 15 years. He was the Sunday school superintendent for 18 years, class leader for 10 years and the church treasurer for 16 years. He also served on the administrative and trustee boards in the church and on many different committees. Surviving are two sons, Darl Startzell and his wife, Pat, of Lititz and the Rev. Loye Startzell and his wife, Joyce, of Brookville; and a daughter, Sandra Holben and her husband, Richard, of Brookville. He also is survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Startzell was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Timothy McConville officiating. Interment will be in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Evangelical United Methodist Church, South Street, Brookville, 15825. Rolland D. "Flip" Wile, 67, of 610 Wiley Ave., Franklin, died peacefully at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, in his home. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home of 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published on Thursday. Getting it right - Anna Kutchravy Anna Kutchravy, 91, of Breedtown Road, Titusville, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Her survivors include grandsons James Allen and Josh Allen.

The Derrick, October 28, 2008: Richard E. Carlile, Oil City Sarah J. Grove, 117 Orchard St., Franklin Anna Kutchravy, Titusville Ann Marie "Sis" O'Donnell, 2313 O'Donnell Road, Sigel Violet Anna Pennington, Bruin Wendell D. Shumaker, Rolling Fields, Conneautville Richard E. Carlile, 62, of Oil City, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, in Clarion after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born June 21, 1946, in Oil City, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Leona Grimm Carlile. Mr. Carlile attended Oil City High School and learned the drywall finishing trade from the late Harry Parker, Sr. Despite his disability, he was always willing to help a friend in need no matter how difficult the task. He gave many children a magical holiday with his Christmas Eve visits dressed as Santa. He was a member of the morning coffee group at McDonalds in Oil City Surviving are his beloved daughter, Rona Greenawalt and her friend, Lisa Laurito; and two granddaughters, Sherill and Brindi, whom he adored. He is also survived by his loyal brother, Joseph; and his son-in-law, Brian Greenawalt; along with several nieces. His daughter' s brother, Fred Weidle, also survives. Mr. Carlile held a very special place in the hearts of his friends: Mitchell Smith and Ruth Paszkowski, Toni Vogan, Randy Bernecky, Jeff and Marilyn Lloyd, Amy and Matt Folwell, the Hernan Family, Alan Samuels, Jacob and Sharon Mast, Thomas Pintal, Charles Brown, Fred Weaver, Francis and Tammy Klescz and countless others; including the Moore, Alabaugh and Bashaw families. Mr. Carlile was preceded in death by his cherished granddaughter, Lindi Nanette Seniour; the love of his life, Linda Renninger; his brother, Jerry; and his sister, Mae, whom he cared for until her death earlier this year. He was also preceded in death by his friends, Daniel Copley, Charles Paden, Donald Gesing and Jerry Kowal. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City with the Rev. Robert Hernan presiding. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Mr. Carlile requested memorial contributions be made to Charitable Deeds and Services c/o 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox. Sarah J. Grove, 74, of 117 Orchard St., Franklin, peacefully went home to be with the Lord at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 31, 1934 in Uniontown, Fayette County, she was the beloved daughter of the late George D. and Mary Kathryn King Bosley. She attended the Cochranton and Emlenton Schools. Upon graduation from high school, Mrs. Grove worked for many years as a MRA at Polk Center and retired in 1982. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin, where she was a member of the church's prayer group, Altar Rosary Society and Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She enjoyed helping out when she was able at St. Patrick School as a lunchroom mother. Mrs. Grove will best be remembered by many young area girls as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years. She was an active member of the Oakland Township Senior Citizens' Center. An animal lover, Mrs. Grove cherished time spent with her beloved cats: Samantha, Pataches, Cody and Benji. She was happiest and will be best remembered by her family as a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking for her famil, and spending quality time with her grandchildren; whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed watching television, most especially the ETWN Network. She was married to Wilbert J. Grove, who preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 2004. Mrs. Grove is survived by her children, Susan M. Brown, of Titusville; Sally M. Shaughnessy and her husband, John, of Venus; and Julia M. Roemer and her husband, Alan, of Franklin. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Angela C. Goodman and her special friend, Phil Munoz; Brad A. Poling and his wife, Heather; Robert W. "Robby" Poling; and Julia Ann Simpson and her husband, Matt; her step-grandchildren, Michael Roemer; Darrellyn Warfield and her husband, Lee; Darla Stamm and her fiancé, Jim; Jayne Tarleton and her husband, Arthur; Josiah Roemer Kelly and his fiancé, Stephanie Coxson; Mrs. Grove is also survived by a great-granddaughter, Bryce A. Goodman; a great-grandson, Charlie Simpson; 13 step-great-grandchildren, Christopher and Zachary Roemer, Jamie and Lee Warfield, Ashley Archer, Bailey Walters and twins, Jacob and Joseph Walters, Ashanta Tarleton, Caleb and Cayden Kelly, and Matthew and Katlyn Kelly. Also surviving are Mrs. Grove's very special friends, Matt, Becky and Josh Wise. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Chesmer, of Pulaski; and a brother, Donald G. Bosley and his wife, Kathleen, of Jeanette. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Grove was preceded in death by her twin sister, Hannah Vietta; four brothers, Arthur F., Gerald T., John R., and Patrick Bosley; and a step-grandson, Alan Thomas Roemer Kelly. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. A Christian wake service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. A funeral mass of Christian burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Church with the Rev. Robert A. Manning officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery in Emlenton. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin; the VNA of Venango County Foundation (Hospice Program), 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin; or to the Missionaries of Charity, Motherhouse 54 A.J.C. Bose Rd., Calcutta WB 700016, West-Bengal India. The Missionaries of Charity were founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mother Teresa whose mission is "to care for the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the crippled, the blind, the lepers and all of God's people who feel unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society, people that have become a burden to society and are shunned by everyone." Anna Kutchravy, 91, of Breedtown Road, Titusville, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Born Dec. 24, 1916, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Agnes and John Thomas. Mrs. Kutchravy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening, especially growing flowers, reading and bingo, and she was a wonderful cook and baker. Anna was extremely proud that she had been able to return to her schooling and obtain her high school diploma at the age of 60. She was married to Joseph Kutchravy in November 1936, and he died in 1990. Mrs. Kutchravy is survived by four daughters, Patricia Strum of Reno, Nev., Joanne Lehman of Lafayette, La., Karen Hauptman and her husband, Joseph, of Concord, N.C., and Debra Allen and her husband, Steve, of Oil City; two sons, Richard Kutchravy and his wife, Darlene, of Rynd Farm and David Kutchravy of Titusville; one brother, George Thomas of Fort Myers, Fla.; and one sister, Elizabeth Weis of Las Vegas, Nev. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, Laura McCaully, Jennifer Lehman, Laura Lehman, Amber Gonzalez, Cindy Renik, Christine Giles, Linda Kutchravy, Jason Kutchravy, Anna Murphy, Michael Kutchravy, Matthew Kutchravy, Melissa Ritchey, James Allen and Joseph Allen; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kutchravy was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Kutchravy of Cherrytree and Thomas Kutchravy of Rynd Farm; three brothers, John Thomas, James Thomas and Edward Thomas; and one sister, Barb Lintz. A private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Rynd Farm Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Joseph. Ann Marie "Sis" O'Donnell, 78, of 2313 O'Donnell Road, Sigel, died Oct. 25, 2008, in Brookville Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1930, in Fryburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry Eisenman and Edna Fox Eisenman. Mrs. O'Donnell was a homemaker. She also worked as an enumerator for the Pennsylvania Agricultrual Department; a bank teller for First National Bank of Fryburg; and at the Jefferson Co. Treasurers Office. She was a member of St. Dominic Church in Sigel, where she was a member of the Circle of Goodwill. Mrs. O'Donnell was married June 13, 1959, to Joseph Francis O'Donnell, who survives. In addition to her husband, Mrs. O'Donnell is survived by two sons, Mark O'Donnell, of Sigel; and Paul F. O'Donnell, of Columbia, Md.; a daughter, Mary Jane O'Donnell, of Sigel; two brothers, John Eisenman, of Pittsburgh; and Leon Eisenman, of President; and two grandchildren, Corey O'Donnell and Meghan O'Donnell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. O'Donnell was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Kiser. Visitation hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Dominic Church in Sigel with the Rev. Joseph Staszewski officiating. Interment will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery in Eldred Twp., Jefferson County. Violet Anna Pennington, 89, of Bruin, passed away Oct. 26, 2008, at her residence from natural causes. Mrs. Pennington was the widow of Harry G. Pennington. She is survived by a daughter, Jessie M. Snyder; and two sons, Gilbert and Robert Pennington. Wendell D. Shumaker , died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Rolling Fields, Conneautville. He was born Dec. 20, 1910, in Armstrong County, Pa., a son of the late Pritner and Martha "Matti" Mohney Shumaker. He married Esther H. Adams on May 28, 1937. Wendell worked as a machinist and tool maker for 24 years at the American Viscose. He subsequently worked as chief project engineer at GTI, Saegertown, for 15 years and also farmed and worked in a brickyard and clay mine. A member of the First Church of God, he was a former member of Meadville Masonic Lodge 408. He enjoyed tool making and woodworking. Survivors, in addition to his wife Esther of 71 years, include two daughters, Diane Rudler and her husband Herbert of Meadville and Joetta Knapp and her husband Richard, Sr. of Saegertown; a son, Wayne Shumaker of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; his twin brother, Randell Shumaker of Saegertown with whom they were the third oldest set of living twins in the U.S.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Twila Smith, Virginia Reddinger, and Elsie Harmon; and one brother, Frank Shumaker. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St. , Meadville. A funeral and committal service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Revs. Harold Ferraro and Temple Jarrell , pastors of First Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville. The family suggests memorials may be made to the First Church of God, 13226 Leslie Road, Meadville, 16335 .

Does anybody know when the county started requiring building permits and where the older ones would be? Thanks, Lori Terwilliger Bowling Green Ohio BEERS, BOWERSOX, GULNAC, HUMPHREY, MOODY, MYERS, POTTER, SHARP, SHOUP, STAHLMAN, TERWILLIGER Genealogy without documentation is nothing.

The Derrick, October 27, 2008: Fred E. Baker, Banning, Calif., formerly of 6 Rich St., Oil City Michael J. Brown, 24 W Front St. Oil City Russell E. Cope, Fryburg Joann A. Frena, 1234 Eagle Rock Road, Oil City Sarah J. Grove, 117 Orchard St., Franklin Dorothy L. McConnell, Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, formerly of Ivan Drive in Grove City and Barkeyville Jacob E. Mason, Autumn Grove Care Center, Harrisville Russell E. "Butch" Schreckengost, 1085 Route 1025, New Bethlehem Patty A. Thompson, Bruin Lauren Sue Turk, Knox Fred E. Baker, 82, of Banning, Calif., formerly of 6 Rich St., Oil City, died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Born May 4, 1926, in Oil City, he was a son of the late John H. and Ethel London Baker. He was a 1944 graduate of Cranberry High School and served in the U.S. Navy on the Admiralty Islands during World War II. Mr. Baker worked at J & L Steel until 1958, when he moved his family to Garden Grove, Calif. He continued to work in the steel industry and was a member of the Teamsters Union until his retirement in 1991. He was married Feb. 14, 1947, at the Grace United Methodist parsonage to the former Arabella Uncapher, who preceded him in death Jan. 22, 2007. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Steven (Connie) Burdi of Chino, Calif., Bonnie Krueger of Oxnard, Calif., Mrs. Joe (Priscilla) Fuchita of Chino Hills, Calif., and Fred Baker Jr. and his wife, Maria, of Temecula, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, John D. Baker of Oil City; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse (Pauline) Benton of Oil City and Genevieve Lynch of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters-in-law, Katie Baker of Oil City, Louise Baker of West Chester, Ohio, and Frances Wood of Corry; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenton; six brothers, Howard, Chester, Ardell, Tony, Jim and Kenny Baker; and two sisters, Dorothy Baker and Goldie Callen. Mr. Baker returned to Oil City in the summer of 2007 and truly enjoyed visiting relatives and many of his classmates and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Weaver Mortuary Chapel in Beaumont, Calif. Interment will follow at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 10 E. First St., Oil City, 16301. Michael J. Brown, 63, of 24 W. Front St. Oil City, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in his apartment. He had formerly lived at 526 Merritt St. Born July 25, 1945, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Robert and Sophie Gill Brown. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Oil City High School. He had also attended Venango Campus. Retired, Mike had previously worked as a quality control supervisor at Continental Can for 17 years and as a sales representative for Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. He was of the Catholic faith. Mike's love for life was known to all who knew him. He enjoyed fine dining and cooking for others. He enjoyed music, especially his favorite singer, Gordon Lightfoot, and was an avid Steelers fan. His love for his grandchildren and family topped everything else. Surviving are a daughter, Marcy Jo Lusher of Polk; two sons, Michael Brown and his wife, Jessica, of Chesapeake, Va., and Nicholas Robert Brown of Edinboro; and four grandchildren, Dalton and Julia Lusher of Polk and Michael and Gracie Brown of Virgina. Survivors also include two sisters, Mary Anne Brown Pastor of Oil City and Patricia Montgomery and her husband, Bill, of Meadville; a brother, Steve Brown of Columbus,Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Msgr. John W. Swoger, presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made in Mike's name to the St. Joseph Church Development Fund. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Russell E. Cope, 40, of Fryburg, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at his residence in Cranberry. Born Sept. 23, 1968, in Clarion, he was the son of the late Raymond Cope Sr., who died Nov. 8, 1977, and Rita (Beichner) Kiehl and step-father Richard Kiehl, who survive. He was employed by Snyder Auto Body in Tylersburg until a recent decline in his health. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending his spare time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by one daughter, Morgan Cope of Cooperstown; and a companion, Rose Anderson of Fryburg. He is also survived by a sister, Rebecca Hodges and her husband, Kirk, of Venus; a brother, Raymond Cope Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Webber; and an infant son. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Aldrich, of Van Free Methodist Church, presiding. Interment will be in the Perry Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Humane Society. Joann A. Frena, 69, of 1234 Eagle Rock Road, Oil City, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie after an extended illness. Born Sept. 13, 1939, in Creighton, she was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Rose A. Decroo Molchen. Mrs. Frena had lived in the Oil City area for last 11 years and had worked at the call center for Blair Manufacturing. She was a member of St. Venantius Church in Rouseville. She also was a member of the PNA, Pulaski and Oil City Moose Clubs and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan. She was married Sept. 13, 1958, to Edward Frena, who survives in Oil City. Survivors also include two sons, Mark E. Frena and his wife, Anita, of London, England, and Alan R. Frena of Findlay, Ohio; a sister, Betty J. Watkins of Natrona Heights; a brother and his wife, Richard and Edna Molchen of Madison, Ohio; and five grandchildren, Nick, Victoria, Alexa, Catherine and Christine Frena. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Venantius Church in Rouseville, with the Rev. Matt Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen/ St. Venantius churches, officiating. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. Sarah J. Grove, 74, of 117 Orchard St., Franklin, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday evening, Oct. 25, 2008, at her home. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home of 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The News-Herald. Dorothy L. McConnell, 82, of Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, formerly of Ivan Drive, Grove City, where she lived for 10 years, and Barkeyville, died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Grove City Medical Center following an illness. Born May 30, 1926, in Grove City, she was a daughter of Carlyle Martin and Weltha Hoagland Martin. A self-employed beautician, Mrs. McConnell owned and operated Dorothy' s Beauty Shop in Barkeyville for 30 years. She was a member of Hickory Grove Church of God, Victory Township, Venango County. She was married May 24, 1946, to Sherman Ralph McConnell, who preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1995. Surviving are two sons, Joseph C. McConnell and his wife, Sandra, of Kennerdell, and Jeffrey R. McConnell and his wife, Valerie "Kim," of Barkeyville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joseph C. Martin; and a grandson, Jeffrey McConnell. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Rob Guy, pastor of the First Church of God in Barkeyville, officiating, assisted by the Rev. John Pennington, pastor of Hickory Grove Church of God. Interment will be in Log Cemetery, Irwin Township, Venango County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Christian Loving Fund, in care of Grove Manor, 435 N. Broad St., Grove City, 16127. Jacob E. Mason, 75, a resident of Autumn Grove Care Center in Harrisville, died there at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, October 26, 2008. Born April 1, 1933, in Clarksburg, Va., he was a son of the late Jacob and Carrie Culvert Mason. Mr. Mason was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the outdoors. Mr. Mason was married Aug. 6, 1982, to the former Darlene Felmlee of Franklin, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jacob Mason Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Pittsburgh, and Kenneth Mason and wife, Casandra, of Kennerdell; two daughters, Jill Love Torres and companion, Eddie, of Hubert, N.C., and Jeanine Torres and husband, Andres, of Kearneysville, W.Va.; and a step daughter, Kiley Felmlee Manning of Oil City. Survivors also include 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; five brothers Floyd, Stanley, Frankie, Tommy and Matt Mason; and one sister, Laura. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jerome Mason of Pittsburgh; and three sisters, Lois, Carrie and Carol. There will be no visitation. The family will hold funeral services at a later date in Harper's Ferry, W.Va. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the family to assist with expenses. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Russell E. "Butch" Schreckengost, 91, of 1085 Route 1025, New Bethlehem, went to be with the Lord at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, while at home surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 7, 1916, in Putneyville, he was a son of Oliver H. and Lettie Smith Schreckengost. Mr. Schreckengost was a construction worker for Operating Engineers Local 66 of Pittsburgh. He was a member of Cottage Hill Wesley Methodist Church. He was also a member of New Bethlehem Lodge No. 522 F & AM and the Coudersport Consistory. He was married Jan. 18, 1941, to the former June M. Hilliard, who survives. Survivors also include two sons Keith L. Schreckengost and friend, Lynn Struthers, of New Bethlehem, and Barry L. Schreckengost and his wife, Brenda, of Delta, Colo.; a daughter and her husband, Kay E. and Allen Kephart of Cresent; a sister, Maxine Orr of New Bethlehem; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Howard, Walter, Stanley, Ted and Daniel Schreckengost; and a grandson, David Schreckengost. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with pastor Daniel Clyde of the Cottage Hill Wesley Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Patty A. Thompson, 49, of Bruin, the wife of Rickie J. Thompson, whom she married July 22, 1978, and mother of Kayla (Ryan) Smith of Parker and Joe (Natalie) Thompson of Erie, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, at her residence following an extended illness. Lauren Sue Turk, 48, of Knox, went on to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with breast cancee Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born March 30, 1960, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Robert S. Stoker and Norma J. Hartman Stoker. Mrs. Turk was a teacher's aide in the Keystone School District. She was a member of the Knox United Methodist Church, where she served on various committees and taught senior high Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Turk started the Blankets of Love ministry. She enjoyed stamping, trips to the beach, reading and puzzles and found great joy in spending time with her family and friends. She was married Oct. 29, 1983, to Bruce E. Turk, who survives. Bruce and Lauren would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this Wednesday. She is also survived by her mother, Norma Stoker of Pittsburgh, and her father and his wife, Robert S. and Verla Stoker of Pittsburgh. Survivors also include a son and a daughter, Matthew Turk and Caitlin Turk, both at home; a sister, Heather Conrad and her husband, Bob, of Pittsburgh and their children, Laura and Danny; her mother-in-law, Janet Turk of Titusville; a brother-in-law, Jeff Turk and his wife, Nancy, of Sharon, and their children, Allison and Carly. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her father-in-law, Raymond Turk. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at the William N. Rupert Mortuary of Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Tuesday at the Knox United Methodist Church on West Railroad Street in Knox. The Rev. Donald Poole will officiate. Interment will follow at the Knox Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Blankets of Love Ministry, in care of the Knox United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 307, Knox, 16232. Online condolences may be sent to Lauren's family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.

The Derrick, October 25, 2008: John H. Bigley Jr., Oil City Richard "Duck" Dennis Brunner Sr., Beaumont, Tex., husband of former Franklin woman Elsie M. Fenchak, Knox RD (Ninevah) William Herring, South Eighth Avenue, Clarion Holly K. McFadden, Piney Road, Clarion John H. Bigley Jr., 68, of Oil City, died at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born Sept. 10, 1940 in Venus, he was the son of the late John H. and Freda May Martin Bigley Sr. Mr. Bigley was a mechanic and auto body repairman. Over the years he had worked for various lumber and coal companies as a truck driver. He attended Cranberry schools and was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Bigley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by five children, Cindy Bryant and her husband, Steve, of Florida; Bonnie Hondel and her husband, Jim, of Oil City; Barry Bigley and his wife, Karen, of Clarion; Donna Nichols and her husband, Matt, of Corsica; and John E. Bigley of Shippenville; nine grandchildren, Heather, Jimmy, Stevie, Andrew, Heather, Jenny, Linda, Derek, Isiah; and one great-grandchild, Braxton. Also surviving is his former wife, Fern L. Bigley; two sisters, Nancy Dunkle and Laura Beichner of Oil City; a brother, Fred Bigley and his wife, Deb, of Franklin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bigley was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Mae Beichner; and a brother, Donald Bigley. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Stephanie Weaver, pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Fertigs Community Cemetery in Fertigs. Richard "Duck" Dennis Brunner Sr., 52, of Beaumont, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston. Mr. Brunner worked as a safety engineer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wolford Brunner of Beaumont, Texas, formerly of Franklin; three sons, Richard D. Brunner Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Lumberton, Texas, Lucas Brunner and his wife, Misty, of Evadale, Texas, and Daniel Brunner and his wife, Jessica, of Silsbee, Texas; and two daughters, Angela Bryan and her husband, Glenn, of Colmesneil, Texas, and Crystal Edwards and her husband, Cody, of Singer, La. Also surviving are his mother, Climmie Brunner of Homer, La.; two brothers, Ricky Dean of Lumberton, Texas, and Robert Gordon Brunner Jr. of Homer, La.; and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Brunner was preceded in death by his father, Robert Gordon Brunner Sr. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Chruch in Homer, La. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery in Homer, La. The Farmer Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations to help offset funeral costs may be made directly to the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.timeformemory.com/farmer. Elsie M. Fenchak, 87, of Knox RD (Ninevah), died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born Jan. 12, 1921, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Marie Krompholtz. Mrs. Fenchak was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of animals and spending time with her grandchildren. She was married Aug. 3, 1942, to George Fenchak, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Fenchak is survived by a daughter, Sandra Banghart and her husband, Jerry, of Washington state; two sons, Ronald Fenchak and his wife, Eunice, of Oregon, and Robert Fenchak and his wife, Linda, of Knox, with whom she made her home; and four grandchildren, Rob Fenchak, Scott Oaks, Shar Oaks and Ben Fenchak. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Fenchak was preceded in death by one son, George Fenchak Jr.; one sister, Ruth Ostojic; and one brother, Gussie Krompholtz. Funeral services will be private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Golden Living Center Alzheimer's unit, 512 S. Paint Blvd., Shippenville, 16254. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 East Penn St., Knox, is in charge of arrangements. William Herring, 67, of South Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at his residence. Born Nov. 4, 1941, in Somerset, he was the son of the late Clyde Herring and Pauline Mathias Herring. Mr. Herring was a welder, and he retired in 1999 from the maintenance shop at the O-B Glass Plant in Clarion. He was married July 2, 1964, to Nancy LaVan who survives. Mr. Herring was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Clarion, the Clarion Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Zem Zems of Erie, Clarion County Trykes and the American Legion in Clarion. He was an avid hunter until he retired. Mr. Herring and his wife had spent their winters in Florida since 1999. Mr. Herring is survived by his wife, Nancy Herring, of Clarion; two sons, William Herring Jr. and his wife, Lynne, of Seattle, and John Herring and his wife, Donella, of Los Angeles; one daughter, Debra and her friend, Teddy Rhoades, of Fredericksburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Andrea Rhoads, Allison Walker, Matt and Mary Kaye Herring and Nick Herring; and three great-grandchildren, Alexis Rhoads, Abby Walker and Noah Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Hauser of First Presbyterian Church in Clarion officiating. Memorials may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice or the American Cancer Society, c/o Jan Posta, B St., Lot 77, Avon Park, Fla., 33825. Online memorials may be made to www.goblefh.net. Holly K. McFadden, 49, of Piney Road, Clarion, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at her home. Born Jan. 4, 1959, in Butler, she was the daughter of Chalmer Mays and Melissa Morrison Mays, who both survive. Ms. McFadden had worked for Walmart since 1997. She is survived by her parents, her significant other, William A Riley, of Clarion; one daughter, Jamie McFadden Andrews of Rock Hill, S.C.; three brothers, Matthew Mays of Knox, Michael Mays of Miola and Thaddeus Mays of Shippenville; and one sister, Paige Mays Aiken of South Carolina. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Online condolence can be mailed to www.goblefh.net. The Goble Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Thanks for posting all of these obits, Ellis. Does anyone know who Holly K. (MAYS) McFADDEN was married to? I have McFADDEN relatives in the Clarion Co., PA, area. Thank you, Bev in Calif. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ellis Weller" <eweller@csonline.net> > To: <PACLARIO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 2:40 PM > Subject: [PACLARIO] Obituaries, The Derrick, October 25, 2008 > > >> The Derrick, October 25, 2008: >> >> > Holly K. McFadden, Piney Road, Clarion >>> >>> Holly K. McFadden, 49, of Piney Road, Clarion, died Friday, Oct. 24, >> 2008, at her home. >> >> Born Jan. 4, 1959, in Butler, she was the daughter of Chalmer Mays and >> Melissa Morrison Mays, who both survive. >> >> Ms. McFadden had worked for Walmart since 1997. >> >> She is survived by her parents, her significant other, William A >> Riley, of Clarion; one daughter, Jamie McFadden Andrews of Rock Hill, >> S.C.; three brothers, Matthew Mays of Knox, Michael Mays of Miola and >> Thaddeus Mays of Shippenville; and one sister, Paige Mays Aiken of >> South Carolina. >> >> A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Goble Funeral Home >> and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with the Rev. Randy Evans, >> Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. >> >> Online condolence can be mailed to www.goblefh.net. >> >> The Goble Funeral Home is handling arrangements. >> >

My good friend Charles Reeves, who created the maps I use on the Clarion County Genealogy & History Web site, has a new item in his catalogue: a **complete** edition of Caldwell's 1877 Atlas of Clarion County. As far as we can determine, this is the only **complete** digital edition available anywhere. What makes this version so amazing is Charles' attention to detail. He used copyright-free images from the Library of Congress and supplemented the LoC's incomplete set of Atlas images with high-resolution, full-size scans of pages from my original Atlas. Then Charles worked on each digital image to make them as free as possible from blips, discolorations, and digitizing "artifacts." The results are remarkable. Please check out the CD at http://www.reevesmaps.com/ClarionAtlas/clarionatlas.htm. I think you'll agree this is a must-have for any Clarion County researcher. Note: I do not have any commercial interest in this product. I am just a huge fan of Charles' work, and I wanted to spread the word to others.

The Derrick, October 24, 2008: Willis W. Boyd, 196 N. Main St., Seneca Leona "Kate" Catherine DeBerti, 1532 Garden Drive, Franklin William Herring, South Eighth Ave., Clarion Carl McMunn, Route 66, Limestone Township, Clarion Willis W. Boyd, 86, of 196 N. Main St., Seneca, died at 1 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2008, in the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. Born Feb. 22, 1922, in Cochranton, he was the son of Jay Fleming and Iza Maude Jackson Boyd. Mr. Boyd was a 1940 graduate of Cochranton High School. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Boyd delivered milk from the dairy farms to the co-op in Sandy Lake for many years. He later was a child care aide at Polk Center. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and he was a 10-gallon blood donor. Mr. Boyd was married in 1978 to the former Ruth E. "Betty" Utz Yarnell who survives. Also surviving Mr. Boyd is a daughters, Patricia Boyd of Lobeco, S.C.; three sons, James Boyd and his wife, Bonnie, of Fallbrook, Calif.; Roger Boyd and his wife, Susan, of Thoms River, N.J.; and Willis Boyd and his wife, Jane, of Lewes, Del.; a step-daughter, Linda Baker and her husband, Roger, of Oil City; nine grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Ida Stewart; a sister, Pearl Fullerton; two brothers, J. Willard Boyd, his twin, and Carl L. Boyd. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Janz, pastor of the Christ United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin, or the Visiting Nurses of Venango County, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. Leona "Kate" Catherine DeBerti, 71, of 1532 Garden Drive, Franklin, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at her residence. Born Jan. 11, 1937, in Montgomery Twp., Indiana County, she was the daughter of the late Michael Freno and Mary Snyder. Mrs. DeBerti was employed as a UPS clerk and retired in 1993 after working for 15 years. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Elks Ladies Golf League and Elks Ladies Bowling League. She enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Mrs. DeBerti was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; she loved her grandchildren. She was married May 2, 1959 to Ronald E. DeBerti who survives. Mrs. DeBerti is also survived by three children, Michael Edwin DeBerti and his wife, Catherine, of Grand Rapid, Mich.; Michele Kay Maughn and her husband, Robert, of Erie; Ronda Lee Ekis and her husband, Daniel, of Franklin; and eight grandchildren, Zachary, Matthew, Marcus and Megan Maughn, of Erie; Kaitlin and Sarah DeBerti, of Michigan; and Emerson and Ava Ekis of Franklin. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Ann Nemergut of Allen Park, Mich., and a brother, Joseph Freno and his wife, Dorothy, of Chesterland, Ohio. Mrs. DeBerti was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and six sisters. There will be a private visitation. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Church with Msgr. John Herbein officiating. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery in Rossiter. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com William Herring, 67, of South Eighth Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Herring was born Nov. 14, 1941, in Somerset. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory at 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published on Saturday. Online memorials may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Carl McMunn, 72, of Route 66, Limestone Township, Clarion, died peacefully at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at his home. Born Nov. 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Merle and Dorothy George McMunn. Mr. McMunn belonged to Masonic Lodge 66 in Clarion and the Shriners and he was a member of the Tryke unit for many years. He and his wife both joined the Greenville Church before they were married 54 years ago. He became a pilot in 1973 and loved the sky. Mr. McMunn worked at Knox Glass for 21 years and then became half-owner of Kit Industries Co. He was married in 1954 to Audrey Duck McMunn, who survives. Mr. McMunn is also survived by two children, Scarlett Bryce and her husband, Gary, and Carla Klingensmith and her husband, Bill; five grandchildren, Linda Coulson, Jesse Klingensmith, David Bryce, Daniel Bryce and Brittany Klingensmith; and one great-grandchild, Clara Coulson. In addition to his parents, Mr.McMunn was preceded in death by one brother, Dale McMunn. There will be no viewing hours. A private funeral service will be held at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with the Rev. James Deitrick officiating. The family suggests memorial donations be made to New-Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church, 1119 New Rehoboth Road, Clarion, 16214. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.goblefh.net.

The Derrick, October 23, 2008: Willis W. Boyd, 196 N. Main St., Seneca Sophia S. Dahlstrom, Oil City William E. Meals, formerly of Clintonville Daniel R. Moore, 38 Greenville Ave., Clarion Joyce M. Pritchard, 1005 Halyday Run Road, Oil City Thomas O. Radack, 5 Locust St., Rouseville Getting it right - Ronald E. Huffman Willis W. Boyd, 86, of 196 North Main St., Seneca, died at 1 p.m., Oct. 22, 2008, at the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. Huff Chapel, Inc. in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in The Derrick and The News Herald on Friday. Sophia Smeltzer Dahlstrom, 85, of Oil City, formerly of Monroville, died Oct. 22, 2008, in the UPMC Presbyterian-Montefiore hospital in Pittsburgh. Born July 26, 1923, in Pitcairn, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hannah Heskin Smeltzer. Mrs. Dahlstrom was a member of the St. Stephen Church in Oil City. She retired from Hoss's Steak & Sea House in Oil City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Dahlstrom. Mrs. Dahlstrom was also preceded in death by a son, Bernhard Dahlstrom; a grandson, Billy Laboon; a brother, Patrick Smeltzer; and three sisters, Mary S. Rook, Hannah Harrie and Sylvania Werner. Mrs. Dahlstrom is survived by her children, Marcia Rager and her husband, Edward, of McKeesport; Gilbert Dahlstrom Jr. of Oil City; and Patricia Paola and her husband, Dave, of Trafford; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jerome Smeltzer of Pitcairn and Thomas Smeltzer of Beaver Falls. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc. at 702 7th St., Trafford. Parting prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Michael Church of Pitcairn with the Rev. David Poecking as celebrant. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville. William E. "Bill" Meals, 98, formerly of Clintonville and son of Closs and Rhetta Meals, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in a hospital in Clopton, Ala. Mr. Meals was a master mechanic. He was the last surviving member of a family of seven. His wife, Mildred, died in 1991. Surviving locally is a sister-in-law, Dorothy Meals of Clintonville. Daniel R. Moore, 51, of 38 Greenville Ave., Clarion, passed away, Oct. 21, 2008, at his residence. Born February 26, 1957, in Brookville, he was the son of J. Robert and Elaine D. Moore. Mr. Moore graduated from Clarion High School in 1975 and Williamsport Community College in December 1978 with an associate degree in carpentry and building construction. Although he did general construction, he took great pride in his carpentry skills and enjoyed working on older homes. He looked forward to family gatherings and hunting and fishing with his wife, father, and other members of the Moore family. He was an avid Steelers and NASCAR Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. Mr. Moore was baptized in the United Methodist Church of Clarion and remained in the Protestant faith. He married Terri Lynn Etzel on Feb. 3, 2000, and she survives. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son, Zachary R. Moore, a student at the University of Pittsburgh; and a daughter, Danielle E. Delp and her husband, Jode of Hazen; and a granddaughter, Alessa Elizabeth Delp. He is also survived by a sister, Lorna D. McClimans of Franklin; a nephew, Robert N. McClimans of Falling Waters, WV; and numerous aunts and uncles. He will be sadly missed by his close friend and neighbor, Mary Sue Lowman, with whom he shared his compassion for all animals. He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. William A. Houben Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the local PAWS organization, P.O. Box 804, Clarion, 16214, or to a charity of one's choice. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Joyce M. (Marvin) Pritchard, 72, of 1005 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at UPMC Northwest, surrounded by her family and following a brief illness. Born Nov. 16, 1935, in Franktown, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma Dillie Marvin. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1953. She worked as a secretary at Rocky Grove High School and then Oakland Elementary for more than 30 years, retiring in 1998. She married Wayne A. "Jake" Pritchard on Aug. 6, 1954, at Lamey Church in Dempseytown. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1989. Mrs. Pritchard was very outgoing and enjoyed camping, bowling, reading, singing, spending time with her family, friends, church family, her many nieces and nephews, and "the widows." She is survived by her two sons, Thomas R. Pritchard and his wife, Nancy, of Seneca and Mark A. Pritchard and his wife, Pam, of Cranberry. She is also survived by her six granddaughters, who affectionately called her "Crazy Grandma": Carrie A. Wyten and her husband, Christopher, of Erie; Joni M. Baker and her husband, Benjamin, of Rockland; Holly K. Coe and her husband, Martin, of Rockland; Emily R. Pritchard of Erie; Angela R. Griffin and her husband, Norm, of Seneca; and Lacey N. Pritchard of Cranberry. She is further survived by her great grandchildren, of whom she was very proud: Cayden and Landon Baker, Rylee and Avery Coe, Madelyn Wyten and baby Griffin, who is expected any day. In addition she is survived by three sisters, Clara Rice, Donna Becker and Edie Frank; two brothers, Charles "Chick" Marvin and Neil Marvin; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Myrtle Reed. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Vogus, and three brothers, Harold, Curt and Lee "Duke" Marvin. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Oakland United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow the viewing at 11 a.m. Friday at Oakland United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Oakland United Methodist Church. Thomas O. Radack, 67, of 5 Locust St., Rouseville, died at 4:18 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital of Pittsburgh after a short illness. Born March 25, 1941, in Titusville, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Harriet O'Brien Radack. Mr. Radack was a graduate of Titusville High School, and he was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Radack had worked for 23 years at Drake Well in Titusville and later for Puralator-Courier in Seneca. He was married Oct. 24, 1964, in St. Stephen Church of Oil City to the former Janet M. McClintock, and she survives. Mr. Radack was a member of St. Venantius Church of Rouseville. He had been the president of the church council, served as Eucharistic minister and was a member of the men's breakfast group. He enjoyed Notre Dame football, spending time with his family and friends and playing cards, and he could be seen riding on his motorized scooter anywhere in Rouseville. In addition to his wife, Mr. Radack is survived by three daughters, Leslie A. Moore of Clayton, N.Y.; Lori A. McCully and her husband, Damon, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Linda A. Toy and her husband, Steve, of Oil City; a son-in-law, James Moore, who is serving in Iraq; five grandchildren, J.T. Moore, Matthew R. McCully, Sarah M. McCully, Aaron J. Toy and Scott A. Toy; three sisters, Ellen Byrnes and her husband, George, of Titusville; Ann Verdi and her husband, Carl, of Wading River, N.Y.; and Margaret Criscione of Charlottesville, Va.; one brother, Fred Radack and his wife, Patricia, of Fallbrook, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in St. Venantius Church in Rouseville with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan presiding. Interment will be at St. Catharine Cemetery in Titusville. Memorials may be made to St. Venantius Church or to Titusville Area Hospital Home Health, c/o 406 W. Oak St., Titusville, 16354. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Getting it right - Ronald E. Huffman Ronald E. Huffman, 70, of Huckleberry Ridge, Knox, went to be with his beloved Janice, his late wife, at 3:41 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after an extended illness. Among the things he enjoyed in life was playing euchre. He is survived by his longtime loving companion, Joan Gorham; daughter Barb Hurst and family; and son Ed Gorham and family. Three sisters preceded him in death: Delores A. Riston, infant Mona Lou Huffman and Geraldine Mills.

The Derrick, October 22, 2008: Howard L. Barger, McKinley Health Center, Brookville Josephine Barron, Marienville Edward A. Burnett Sr., Tionesta June Rose Chapman, of South West Greensburg, formerly of Franklin Louise R. Hamelly, formerly of Grove City Ronald E. Huffman, Huckleberry Ridge, Knox David Lee King, 120 King Lane, Franklin Thomas O. Radack, 5 Locust St., Rouseville Dr. John T. Rightor, Oil City Getting it right - Lucille J. "Scotty" Mensch Getting it right - Lois Jean Winters Howard L. Barger, 89, of the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, formerly of Western Avenue, Brookville, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at the McKinley Health Center. Born Dec. 31, 1918, he was the son of Joseph A. Barger and Edna McElravy Barger of Karns City. On Sept. 7, 1941, he married the late Dorothy A. Miller in Oakland, Md. Mr. Barger enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1941 and served in the India-Burma Theatre. He remained in the Air Force Reserves after World War II and retired after 27 years. He owned Howard's Photography Studio in Brookville for 20 years and also worked for Clarion University as a staff photographer. Mr. Barger is survived by his two sons and one daughter, Thomas Barger of Bradenton, Fla., Ellen Barger of Alexandria, Va. and Michael Barger of Brookville. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Barger of Gretna, La.; two grandchildren, Carol Thompson of Hunt, N.Y, and Scot Barger of Wheeling, W.V.; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VFW Post 2145, 603 Liberty St., Clarion, 16214. The donations should say Attention: Soldiers Care Package Fund. Josephine Barron, 87, of Marienville, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, surrounded by loving family at her home. Born Dec. 9, 1920, in Marienville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Maude Altman. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Barron was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church in Marienville. She sang in the church choir for many years and was a eucharistic minister. During her lifetime, she was a dedicated homemaker, and her children fondly remember the clothes she sewed for them. Besides being a 4-H leader, she worked as a home health aide for the Visiting Nurses Association and as a typesetter for the Marienville Express newspaper. She also held many other jobs while raising her children. In her later years, she was a member of the "Recycled Teenagers" Kitchen Band. Josie was an avid bingo player, she enjoyed golfing and bowling, and she loved to travel. She was married July 15, 1944, to Joseph Barron, who preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1996. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Carol (Richard) Cochran, Mrs. Mary (Don) Clymer and Mrs. Debra (Kevin) Carter, all of Marienville, and Mrs. Peggy (Randall) Custer of Tionesta; two sons, Robert Barron and his wife, Michelle, of Grand Forks, N.D., and Kenneth Barron and his wife, Debra, of Marienville; 22 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. "Grandma B" will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, family members and husband, she was preceded in death by two infant children and one son-in-law, Richard Cochran. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Church in Marienville. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Ann Roman Catholic Church or the Clarion/Forest VNA. Edward A. Burnett Sr., 76, of Tionesta, formerly of Greenville, passed away at 3:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Burnett was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Sharon. He was the son of the late Arthur Earl and Florence DeEtte Heasley Burnett. Mr. Burnett attended Penn High School. He was employed as a truck driver and farmer. Mr. Burnett was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed working on motors, going to the races and auctions, hunting, camping and spending time with his family. He also loved animals, especially his dogs. Mr. Burnett was the husband of Linda Williams Burnett, who survives him at home. He is also survived by his previous wife, Beverly Jean Shields Burnett of Greenville; three sons, Edward A. Burnett Jr. and his wife, Myrna, of Jamestown, Bill Burnett and his companion, Elaine, of Greenville, and Kenny Burnett; and three daughters, Debbie Smith and her husband, Jeff, of Jamestown, Linda Banic and her companion, Mark, of Jamestown, and Bonnie Adams and her husband, Jack, of Greenville. Also surviving are a stepson, Phillip Mowery and his wife, Rachel, of Brockway; three step-daughters, Tina Lohr and her husband, Kevin, of Greenville, Theresa Mowery of Greenville and Tammy Hodge and her husband, Bill, of Greenville; one brother, James Burnett and his wife, Roberta, of Jamestown; one sister-in-law, Doreen Burnett of Mesa, Ariz.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather who raised him, William R. Wade; and one brother, Charles Burnett. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Osborne-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Services at 73-75 Columbia Ave., Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tom Ciccarella, pastor of New Beginnings Christian Church in Greenville, officiating. Burial with committal service will be held at Rocky Glen Cemetery in Adamsville. Memorial contributions can be made to Tionesta Ambulance Service, 648 Elm St., Tionesta, 16353. An online guestbook can be signed at www.osbornefuneralhome.com June Rose Chapman, 75, of South West Greensburg, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at her residence with her loving husband, daughter and sons by her side. Born March 16, 1933, in Cornish, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Nettie Josephine Seaman George. Mrs. Chapman was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband, James H. Chapman; two daughters, Cathy Stewart and her husband, Dave, of Grand Junction, Colo., and Laura Schweiger and her husband, Bill, of Economy; three sons, Jason Chapman and his wife, Marty, of Montrose, Colo., Peter Chapman and his wife, Wendy, of Greensburg, and James L. Chapman and his partner, Glenn, of Kyogle, Australia; eight grandchildren; one step-grandson; a brother, William George of Eastport, N.H.; and a cousin, Richard George of Claremont, N.H. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by a brother, Henry George; and a sister, Irene Latva. A private service will be held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Heartland Hospice, 3520 Route 130, Building 3, Irwin, 15642. The Barnhart Funeral Home in Greensburg is assisting with arrangements. Louise R. Hamelly, 88, formerly of Grove City, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, in the Trinity Living Center, Grove City. She was married to Henry J. Hamelly. Among her survivors in this area are children Elizabeth Spence, John Hamelly, James Hamelly and Mary Louise Thompson. all of Grove City. Ronald E. Huffman, 70, of Huckleberry Ridge, Knox, went to be with his beloved Janice, his late wife, at 3:41 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after an extended illness. Born Dec. 4, 1937, in Summerville, he was the son of the late Dallas C. "Sawdust" and Essie Brocious Huffman Sr. Mr. Huffman retired from PennDOT in 1993. He was a member of the Knox Servicemen's Club, the Clarion County Rod and Gun Club in Knox and the Clarion VFW. He loved hunting and fishing, card games with his friends, watching "Little House on the Prairie" and playing with his grandchildren. On Aug. 24, 1963, he married Janice Henry, and she preceded him in death Aug. 26, 1994. Mr. Huffman is survived by five sisters, Louella Beichner of Shippenville, Shirley Texter of Knox, Patricia Stitt and her husband, John, of Cherry Run, Romaine Schreckengost of Putneyville and Carol Brown of Six Points; two brothers, Robert Huffman and his wife, Gladys, of Knox and James Wayne Huffman and his wife, Mary, of Clarion; and a nephew that was like a friend and brother, Dennis Beichner of Shippenville. He is also survived by his extended family, including his girlfriend, Joan Gorham, and her daughter, Barb Hurst and her husband, Scott, and their children, Courtney and Tyler Hurst, all of Knox; and her son, Ed Gorham and his wife, Elaine, and their children, Rachel, Andrew, Becky and Edward, all of Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Huffman was preceded in death by three sisters, Delores A. Riston, infant Geraldine Mills and Mona Lou Huffman; two brothers, Dallas C. Huffman Jr. and William Glenn Huffman; two brothers-in-law, Duane "Tex" Texter and Paul Beichner; and two nephews, Mike Huffman and David Beichner. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Betsy Cooper, pastor of Providence United Methodist Church in Knox, officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. David Lee King, 50, of 120 King Lane, Franklin, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 16, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert A. King and Lois V. Johnson Ace. Mr. King was a 1976 graduate of Franklin High School and Venango County Area Vocational-Technical School. He had been employed at Joy Mining Machinery as a machinist since June 1990. Mr. King loved bowling with his two sons, playing in the Joy golf league, spending time with family and friends and riding his Honda Goldwing. On June 16, 1979, he married the former April Lee Hovis, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. King is survived by two sons, Jonathan D. King and his wife, Amanda, of Oil City, and Nicholas D. King of Franklin and his girlfriend, Brittany Graff, of Clintonville; and two grandsons, Parker D. King of Benton, La. and Lee Moyer of Oil City. Also surviving are his mother, Lois V. Ace of Franklin; one sister, Kathryn A. King of Franklin; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gina and Darrell King of Rutledge, Tenn., and Dawn and Steve Wheeling of Franklin; two nieces, Whittni and Leah Wheeling of Franklin; his mother-in-law, Garnet L. Hovis of Franklin; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Mr. King was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gerald M. Ace; his father-in-law, R. Duane Hovis; and one brother, Robert A. King Jr. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Franklin, with the Rev. Ed Gresick officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Huff Chapel Inc. of Franklin. Thomas O. Radack, 67, of 5 Locust St., Rouseville, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Dr. John T. Rightor, M.D., 77, of Oil City passed away peacefully at 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 9, 1931, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Albert P. and Dorothy Rightor. He attended Bellevue High School and graduated from Mercersburg Academy. He received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Lafayette College and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical University. Following his internship at West Penn Hospital of Pittsburgh, he began his lifelong medical career in Bellevue before establishing his practice in 1961 in Oil City. He married Helen Louise Sheriff on June 15, 1957, in her hometown of Portage, and she survives. Dr. Rightor served the community through his medical practice, professional and civic societies, and volunteerism. Among his professional affiliations were the Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Medical Association and the Venango Medical Society, and he was a diplomate of the American Association of Family Practitioners. He was a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church in Oil City, a member of the church vestry and an avid choir member. Dr. Rightor gladly served as the school physician for the Oil City High School athletic programs and enjoyed more than 20 years on the sidelines at football games. His interests included golfing, skiing, choral and classical music. His tenor voice contributed to the harmonies of the Venango Chorus for many years. He was an active member of Wanango Country Club and, as his friends knew well, he loved his golf. Through the years, he participated in many tournaments and celebrated two "hole-in-one" events. In addition to his beloved wife of 51 years, he is survived by his five children, Rebecca Auerbach and her husband, David, of Irvine, Calif., Kathryn Rightor of Kennewick, Wash., John Rightor of Sultan, Wash., David Rightor of Dillsburg and Dorothy DeSanto and her husband, Mike, of Lansdale. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Lauren Louise Auerbach, Erin Nicole Auerbach, Anthony Joseph DeSanto and Ryan Michael DeSanto. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David, of Columbus, Ohio. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Episcopal Church, 16 Central Ave., with the Rev. Victor J. Kinnunen officiating. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery in Oil City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made, if desired, to a charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Lucille J. "Scotty" Mensch Lucille J. "Scotty" Mensch, 93, of Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Marienville, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born June 25, 1915, in Kane, she was the daughter of Orvel S. and Leora E. Simpson Scott. Mrs. Mensch was a graduate of Grove City College where she was president of the Delta Omega Rho Sorority. She was postmaster at Marienville for 35 years and was past president of the Warren Forest Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. Getting it right - Lois Jean Winters Lois Jean Winters, 68, of 7 East Second St., Towne Towers, Oil City, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence.

The Derrick, October 21, 2008: Harry A. Haney Sr., Franklin Thomas R. "Tom" McCoy, Parker Lucille J. "Scotty" Mensch, Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Marienville Richard L. Neeley, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Franklin and Rocky Grove Lois Jean Winters, Towne Towers, Oil City Walter C. Yates, 429 Colerain St., Sligo Getting it right - Donna Whitmore Heffern Harry A. Haney Sr., 81, of Franklin, died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in his home. Born Dec. 9, 1926, he was the son of Lawrence Haney and Luewella Haun. Mr. Haney was employed as a maintenance worker at Franklin Steel. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed collecting and restoring Bibles, collecting angels and stamps, his daily walks around the beautiful streets of Franklin, listening to Christian music and his beloved pet cat Snoopy. Mr. Haney was married April 15, 1950, to the former Evelyn Peterson, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Harry Haney Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Eleanor Moyer and her husband, Tim, of Franklin; five grandchildren, Patty Aaron and her husband, Rob, of Franklin, Larry Moyer and his wife, Maria, of Franklin, Jeff Haney and his wife, Christal, of Mansfield, Ohio, and Stacey and Stephanie Haney, both of Fort Pierce, Fla. Also surviving is a sister, Arlene Haggerty of Franklin; a brother, Paul Haney of Franklin; and five great-grandchildren, Sarah Haney of Fort Piece, Fla., Matthew, Brittany and Colton Aaron of Franklin; and Kaleb Moyer of Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Haney was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Clarence and Lawrence Haney; and one sister, Donna Hughes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Chamberlain, retired pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the VNA Foundation Hospice. Thomas R. "Tom" McCoy, 75, of Parker, passed away early morning, on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. Born in Perry Township, Clarion County, on Nov. 16, 1932, he was the son of the late Chester R. and Cora E. Gallagher McCoy. Mr. McCoy was a graduate of the former Parker High School and was a 33-year employee of the former Glass Containers Corp. at Parker. He retired from the warehouse department. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church at Parker. He was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army as a specialist 4. He served from 1957 to 1959, working primarily with guided missile units. In addition to his love of his family, he thoroughly enjoyed gardening and hunting. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ann Armstrong, whom he married April 24, 1952; one daughter Kim McCoy McFadden and husband, Brent, of Parker; two grandchildren, Erica and Allen VanWart, both of Parker; two sisters, Geraldine Master, of West Monterey, and Dorothy Anthony and husband, John "Banjo," of Dutch Hill. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, a brother, Wade McCoy, preceded him in death. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Inc., Wayne St., Parker. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of Parker with the Rev. Richard Anschutz officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Lucille J. "Scotty" Mensch, 93, of Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Marienville, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born June 25, 1915, in Kane, she was the daughter of Orvel S. and Leora E. Simpson Scott. She married Ray L. Mensch on June 5, 1940, and he preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Mensch graduated from Kane High School in 1933. She was a member of Marienville First Presbyterian Church and was a charter member and past matron of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Mensch was the postmaster at Marienville for 35 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George (Jane) Hillard of Seneca; one son, L. Scott Mensch and his wife, Elaine, of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Susan Groner and her husband, David, of Oil City, Vincent Hillard of Boardman, Ohio, and Ryan Mensch of Pittsburgh; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mensch was preceded in death by one grandson, Daniel Hillard. The family will receive family and friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Boyd Edmondson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Marienville, will officiate. Interment will be at North Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Marienville Presbyterian Church or the Marienville Library. Richard L. Neeley, 77, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Franklin and Rocky Grove, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, in Florida. Mr. Neely, a 1949 Rocky Grove High School graduate, retired from the military and federal government service. Among his survivors in this area are a brother-in-law, DeWayne Brinker; a niece Terri Weaver; and a nephew, Duane Brinker. Lois Jean Winters, 69, of 7 East 2nd St., Town Towers, Oil City, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at her residence. Morrison Funeral Home will be handling arrangements. Walter C. Yates, 72, of 429 Colerain St., Sligo, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2008, following a sudden illness at home. Born Sept. 10, 1936, in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Earl and Mildred Mitchell Yates. Mr. Yates was married May 29, 1959, to the former Virginia "Ginny" Hile. She preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 1990. He worked at the Owens-Brockway glass plant in Clarion for more than 20 years. He retired as a bottle inspector on March 1, 1996. Mr. Yates was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Miller and her husband Jeffrey of Parker; three sons, Daniel Yates and his wife Linda of Sligo, Camby Yates of Kingsville and Heath Yates of Sligo; six grandchildren, Brock Yates, Jeff Miller Jr., Kristin Yates, Joseph Farrell, Lydia Miller and Steven Yates; and one great-grandson, Brock Yates Jr. Also surviving are three sisters, Janice Tascarella and her husband Sam of East Brady, Judy Snyder and her husband Jerry of Sligo and Joy Rhoads and her husband Lester of Rimersburg; three brothers, Jack Yates of Clarion, Gene Yates of Rimersburg and Jay Yates of Rimersburg; and a sister-in-law, Sue Yates of Hernando, Fla. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Yates. There will be no visitation at Mr. Yates' request. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. The Varner Funeral Home in Sligo is in charge of arrangements. Getting it right - Donna Whitmore Heffern Donna Whitmore Heffern, 65, of 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Heffern's survivors include three stepchildren, William Heffern Jr. of Franklin, Mary Ann Hubert of Kissimmee, Fla., and Kim Schroder of Erie.

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The Derrick, October 13, 2008: Murdian K. Acklin, of Warren, formerly of Oil City William C. Alsbaugh, Oil City native Robert J. Bowser, of Austintown, Ohio, Edward Burnett Sr., Tionesta Edward Glenn Conner, McNaughton Road, Rimersburg Patricia A. Gregory, Marienville RD 1, Jenks Twp., Forest County Donna Whitmore Heffern, 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin Dorothy M. Weirich, Marble C. Walter Yates, Sligo Murdian K. Acklin, 91, of Warren, formerly of Oil City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Warren manor. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, 1003 Pennsylvania Ave. E., Warren, and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. William C. Alsbaugh, 66, formerly of Lake City and most recently of Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, after an extended illness. Born in Oil City on Dec. 4, 1941, he was a son of the late Carl and Helen Dowlan Alsbaugh. A graduate of Oil City High School, Bill had been employed at Copes Vulcan in Lake City for many years. He was a member of the Millcreek Nazarene Church. Bill enjoyed fishing, walking, gardening and meeting with friends from Copes for coffee at McDonalds. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceeded in death by his wife of 37 years, Judith Whitling Alsbaugh; two brothers, Bob and Ron; and a sister, Carolyn. He is survived by a daughter, Tricia Alsbaugh of Lakewood, Wash.; two sons, Erich Alsbaugh and his wife Carolyn of Lake City, and Jason Alsbaugh of Danville, Va.; a granddaughter, Brynn Alsbaugh; a grandson, Jared; four sisters, Shirley, Barbara, Linda and Darlene; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services are being handled by Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, Girard. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Burton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.burtonfuneralhome.com. Robert J. Bowser, 64, of Austintown, Ohio, passed away Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, 2008, in Hospice House. Born Dec. 9, 1943, in Kolersburg, he was the son of Thomas Robert and Mildred (Wells) Bowser. He retired in 2006 after 40 years of service with General Motors Lordstown, where he worked in the final repair department. He was a former member of Youngstown Baptist Church, a member of the Moose Lodge, and the UAW. His hobbies included wood working, home repair and remodeling and riding his motorcycle. He was married Dec. 24, 1965, to the former Linda Eck, who survives. Survivors also include two children; Tawna (T.C.) Gray and her husband, Bud, of Austintown, and John Bowser and his wife, Denise, of Lake Milton; a sister and her husband, Betty and Bill Hobson of Austintown; a brother and his wife, Alan and Donna Bowser of Kolersburg; and four grandchildren, Kyrie, Joshua, Anna Nichole, and Shannan Ariel. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Bowser. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Hospice House. Condolences may be sent online at www.lanefuneralhomes.com. Edward Burnett Sr., 76, of Tionesta, formerly of Greenville, passed away at 3:14 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at Titusville Area Hospital following an extended illness. The Osborne-Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. of Greenville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Edward Glenn Conner, 79, of McNaughton Road, Rimersburg, (the Kissinger Mills area), passed away peacefully at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 1, 1929, in the home where he passed away, he was the only son of the late Edward C. Conner and Carrie A. Bowser Conner. He attended school in Kissinger Mills, Maple Grove and Rimersburg. He began his working career at the age of 15 delivering groceries and working in the Kissinger Mills Store, which was owned by the Keystone Mining Company. He retired in 1987 from Pennzoil Refining Company in Rouseville, where he was employed for 38 years as a welder. Following the death of longtime Mount Hope Cemetery caretaker William Priester, Glenn assumed those duties and held that position until one year ago. He lived in Oil City during much of the 1950s studying welding and while there played his fiddle and sang on the Oil City radio station with Smokey Wagner. Two of their favorite songs were "Cool, Cool Water" and "I'm Sending You a Bouquet of Roses." He was a member of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville. He enjoyed hunting and target shooting and was talented at both. He was married on Oct. 30, 1959, in East Brady to the former Gwendolyn R. Cyphert, who survives. Survivors also include a son and his wife, Nolan F. Conner and Eva Dittman Conner of Curllsville; a daughter and her husband, Carrie R. and Michael Marchioni of Brookville; a granddaughter, Kaitlin A. Conner of Curllsville; his beloved dog, a black Lab named Toby; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Violet June Priester on March 4, 2007, and an infant sister, Martha Conner. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Daniel George, pastor of the Grace Community Church in Curllsville, and the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion Forrest VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Conneration. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Grace Community Church, P. O. Box 171, Curllsville, 16221, or to the Clarion Forrest VNA Hospice, P. O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Patricia A. Gregory, 72, of Marienville RD 1, Jenks Twp., Forest County, died at 9:06 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 17, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital, Erie, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 12, 1936, in Oil City, she was a beloved daughter of the late Howard and Catherine (Schmader) Fesenmyer. Mrs. Gregory graduated in 1954 from St. Joseph High School, Oil City. She was happiest as a homemaker. For many years, she also helped her husband in his Marienville dental office. Mrs. Gregory was a member of St. Mary Church, Crown. She enjoyed listening to music and cooking and baking for her family and especially enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren. She was married June 1, 1957, in St. Stephen Church in Oil City by Monsignor Louis Kelly to Dr. Henry A. "Hank" Gregory, who survives. In addition to her husband of 51 years, she is survived by her children, Margaret R. Brougham, of Erie, Henry M. Gregory, of Aurora, Colo., Mary P. Hartsell and her husband, Michael, of Great Valley, N.Y., and Patrick H. Gregory and his wife, Delilah, of Marienville. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, including Patrick and Michael Gregory, whom Mrs. Gregory helped raise; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Howard L. Fesenmyer and his wife, Dorothea, of Bradford; and a sister: Ruth Miller, of Ocala, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Merryman; a sister, Geraldine M. Reinsel; and three brothers, Robert C., Norman C. and John B. Fesenmyer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Borland Funeral Home, Inc., Route 66, Leeper. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary Church, Crown, with the Rev. William C. Miller, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made, if desired, to The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice. Donna Whitmore Heffern, 65, of 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 28, 1943, in Allegany, N.Y., she was a daughter of Homer A. and Mildred M. Fry Stanley. Mrs. Heffern graduated from Cranberry High School in 1961. She worked as a medical billing clerk for Dr. John Emerson. Mrs. Heffern was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and card clubbing with special friends for more than 35 years. She loved the color lavender, shopping, participating in the Relay for Life and especially enjoyed spending the holidays with her family. She was married Oct. 23, 1999, to William Heffern Sr., who preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Randall D. Whitmore and his wife, Cris, Rodney D. Whitmore and his significant other, Tracey Morris, and Russell E. "Rusty" Whitmore and his wife, Cheryl, all of Franklin; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Survivors also include a special niece, Sandra Wygant of Erie; and a brother, Larry H. Stanley and his wife, Carole, of Tippery. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hopsice pastor, officiating, assisted by VNA Hospice pastor the Rev. Susan Evans. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the VNA Foundation Hospice Program, the Venango County Area Agency on Aging or the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Dorothy M. Weirich, 89, of Marble, passed Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House in Shippenville. Born Nov.9, 1918, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Anna (Denslinger) Hartle. She was married in 1940 and her husband preceded her in death in 1974. She was member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg and a member of the St. Michael Rosary Society. She was employed for 45 years at the G. C. Murphy Company in Clarion, retiring in 1983. She was a lifelong resident of the Clarion area until 1970, when she moved to the Marble area to reside with her daughter, Judith. In her spare time she enjoyed crossword puzzles, baking, sewing, and making crafts, especially making quilt tops of the church. She is survived by one daughter, Judith Weirich of Marble; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carol Weirich of Erie; and two grandsons, Kevin Weirich and wife, Melinda, of Concord, Ohio, and Keith Weirich and wife, Heather, of Hooksett N.H. Survivors also include a sister, Louise F. Smerkar of Fryburg; and four great-grandchildren, Melinda, Kelly, Kyle, and Kenny, all of Concord, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. Parish prayer services will be held at 3:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Michael Church or the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice House. C. Walter Yates, 72, of Colerain St., Sligo, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at home following a sudden illness. The Varner Funeral Home of Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will appear Tuesday in The Derrick.

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The Derrick, October 18, 2008: Lucille B. "Molly" Hopper, Knox Dorothy Louise "Dot" Widenor, Centreville, Md., formerly of Emlenton Francis A. "Hank" Zacherl, Clarion Lucille B. "Molly" Hopper, 91, of Knox, died at 1:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence. Born June 6, 1917, in Summerville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth McCann Dinger. Molly graduated from Summerville High School. She had been employed at Brosius-McGregor Nursing Home in Punxsutawney and at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Glencampbell. She was associated with the Presbyterian Church in Knox. Molly enjoyed gardening, crocheting and fishing. She was first married to Arthur DeLoe, and he preceded her in death in 1944. On Feb. 16, 1946, she married Ivan B. Hopper, and he preceded her in death in 1974. Molly is survived by three daughters, Mabel Miller and her husband, Clair, of Fairmount City, Donna Ishman and her husband, Norman, of Summerville, and Pat Grothpeitz and her husband, David; six grandchildren, Linda Markle (Allan) of Florida, David Miller (Theresa) of Timblin, Tim Miller (Brenda) of Mechanicsville, Keith Ishman (Patty) of Punxsutawney, Norman Ishman (Helen) of Summerville and Andy Ishman (Stacey) of Shannondale; 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Betty McLaughlin, of Clairton, Mabel Caylor of New Bethlehem and Beverly Dinger of Timblin; three brothers, Willaim Dinger of Mayport, Herman Dinger of Tionesta and Richard Dinger of Sigel; a sister-in-law, Ruth Dinger, of Clearfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Molly was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Smith; a brother, Harry Dinger; and a stepdaughter, Barbara Drayer. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Vandervort Cemetery near Summerville. Lucille B. "Molly" Hopper, 91, of Knox, died at 1:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her residence. Born June 6, 1917, in Summerville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth McCann Dinger. Molly graduated from Summerville High School. She had been employed at Brosius-McGregor Nursing Home in Punxsutawney and at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Glencampbell. She was associated with the Presbyterian Church in Knox. Molly enjoyed gardening, crocheting and fishing. She was first married to Arthur DeLoe, and he preceded her in death in 1944. On Feb. 16, 1946, she married Ivan B. Hopper, and he preceded her in death in 1974. Molly is survived by three daughters, Mabel Miller and her husband, Clair, of Fairmount City, Donna Ishman and her husband, Norman, of Summerville, and Pat Grothpeitz and her husband, David; six grandchildren, Linda Markle (Allan) of Florida, David Miller (Theresa) of Timblin, Tim Miller (Brenda) of Mechanicsville, Keith Ishman (Patty) of Punxsutawney, Norman Ishman (Helen) of Summerville and Andy Ishman (Stacey) of Shannondale; 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Betty McLaughlin, of Clairton, Mabel Caylor of New Bethlehem and Beverly Dinger of Timblin; three brothers, Willaim Dinger of Mayport, Herman Dinger of Tionesta and Richard Dinger of Sigel; a sister-in-law, Ruth Dinger, of Clearfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Molly was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Smith; a brother, Harry Dinger; and a stepdaughter, Barbara Drayer. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Vandervort Cemetery near Summerville. Francis A. "Hank" Zacherl, 98, of Clarion died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born in 1909 in the house where he lived all his life, Mr. Zacherl was the son of Peter and Philomena Zacherl and was one of two children. Mr. Zacherl was married to Hilda Schill Zacherl for 63 years. Mrs. Zacherl passed away in 2004. Mr. Zacherl and his brother, Walter, ran an electrical contracting business in Clarion for more than 70 years. During World War II, he worked for the Navy Department in Ridgway, inspecting submarine motors. Surviving are two sons, Francis Zacherl Jr. and Lemoyne Zacherl; two daughters, Yvonne Rea Zacherl and Anita Zacherl; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Zacherl was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Zacherl. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. The Rev. Monty Sayers and Mr. Zacherl's brother-in-law, the Rev. Paul Schill of Greenville, will preside at the Mass. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery will be limited to the immediate family. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Widenor of Centreville, Md., formerly of Emlenton, died Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Benton Mosser and Estella Gertrude Summerson Roschy. Her husband, Paul E. Widenor Jr., preceded her in death. Surviving are three children, Linda L. Preston, Marlys E. Dickerson and Sandra J. Widenor; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Centreville, Md. (wee.fhnfuneralhome.com).

The Derrick, October 17, 2008: Robert "Bob" Matthew Lewis, West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Oil City Patricia A. McGuckin, Franklin Francis J. "Jarb" Ralston, Tionesta Donna J. Hefferman Stephens, Oil City Francis A. "Hank" Zacherl, West Main Street, Clarion Getting it right - Nancy J. Ritchey Robert �Bob� Matthew Lewis, 45, of West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at West Palm Beach Regional Hospital. Born Aug. 8, 1963, in Oil City, he was the son of Jack R. Lewis and the late Darla Rae Sloan Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a 1982 graduate of Venango Catholic High School. He was employed as a construction worker. Mr. Lewis played basketball in high school and was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He will be remembered for his laughter, jokes and great sense of humor. Surviving are his father, Jack R. Lewis of Erie; one son, Jake Lewis of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and two daughters, Alanei Lewis and Aleisa Lewis, both of Vero Beach, Fla. Also surviving are two brothers, Dick Lewis and his wife, Debbie, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Tim Lewis and his wife, Ambe, of Statesville, N.C.; one sister, Jackie Moltz and her husband, Dan, of Oil City; and nieces and nephews Mary Esposito, Amber Lewis, Jason and Jessica Lewis, Shannan and Dyron Merriweather, Danielle Lewis, Cody Lewis, Tanner Moltz and Taylor Moltz. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church in Oil City, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Venango Catholic High School, 1505 W. First St., Oil City. Patricia A. McGuckin, 81, of Franklin, formerly of Sharon, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born Oct. 18, 1926, in Sharon, she was the daughter of William P. McGuckin and Anna C. Gassner. Ms. McGuckin was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and the Franklin High School Class of 1945. She was employed at Joy Manufacturing as a parts buyer for 40 years. Ms. McGuckin was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Franklin. She enjoyed bowling and her dog, Patches. Surviving is a brother, William D. McGuckin Jr. and his wife, Marilyn, of Uniontown, Ohio; one nephew, Michael McGuckin of Franklin; two nieces, Jane Weden of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Jody Tully and her husband, Nick, of Columbus, Ohio; a grand-nephew, Christopher McGuckin of Farrell; and a grand-niece, Catlin Tully of Columbus, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Sherlee McGuckin; and a niece, Jan McGuckin. Friends may call at the graveyard funeral service, which will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery with Msgr. John Herbein of St. Patrick Church officiating. Interment will be at St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Church or the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhom.com Arrangements are being handled by the Robert. W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. of Franklin. Francis J. "Jarb" Ralston, 76, of Tionesta, formerly of Masontown, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at his home. Born Nov. 14, 1931, in Edenborn, he was a son of the late Patrick H. and Esther T (Haas) Ralston. Employment with Asplundh and Penn Line tree companies led him and his family to Tionesta in 1957. Mr. Ralston retired from Cytemp of Titusville, where he was employed as a crane operator. He was a member of the Tionesta Presbyterian Church, where he previously served as a trustee. He was also a member of the Olive Lodge No. 557, F. & A.M. of Tionesta. Mr. Ralston played slow-pitch softball in Hydetown, bowled in Titusville, enjoyed hunting, and loved living his life in Tionesta. He was married Feb. 25, 1951, in Virginia to Shirley H. (Honsaker) Ralston, who survives. Survivors also include two sons, Vaughn H. Ralston and his wife, Heidi R., and S. Kent Ralston and his wife, Sheri L.; two daughters, Deb R. Forker and her husband, Pete T., of Tionesta and Sheryl R. Morgan and her husband, Brad T., of Irvine. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Pat Baillod and her husband, Christian, of Costa Rica; two aunts; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome to worship with the family at 11 a.m. Sunday at the regularly scheduled service at the Tionesta Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the church with Pastor Peter Veltman officiating. Following the service, the family will receive visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in Host Hall, located in the church basement. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Tionesta. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tionesta Presbyterian Church or to the Tionesta Ambulance Service. Condolences may be sent online to condolensces@wimerfumeralhome.com. Donna J. Hefferman Stephens, 52, of Oil City, the mother of David, Bethany and Matthew Stephens and sister of Philip Hefferman, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Church of God, 11 E. Eighth St., Oil City. Francis A. 'Hank' Zacherl, 98, of West Main St., Clarion, died today at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Arrangements are being handled by Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. A complete obituary will be in Saturday's paper. Getting it right - Nancy J. Ritchey Nancy J. Ritchey, 72, of 730 Colbert Ave., Oil City, died at 12:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Surviving Mrs. Ritchey is a sister, Edie Show, of Seneca.

The Derrick, October 16, 2008: Norma Jean Crawford, of Mercer, formerly of Enterprise Daniel E. DeMaison, Littles Corners, Crawford County Betty Rae Erwin, Kennerdell Patricia McGuckin, Mercer Road, Franklin Helen G. Prynt, Lawrence Park, Erie, formerly of Oil City Ruth D. Thompson, Jefferson Manor, Brookville, formerly of Bills Road, Brookville Getting it right - Kitty J. Allen Reddinger Norma Jean Crawford, 79, of Mercer, formerly of Enterprise, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Countryside Convalescent Home. Born July 12, 1929, she was the daughter of Fred Hedglin and Iva McKenzie. Mrs. Crawford was married in December 1949 to Willard T. Crawford, and he preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1996. Mrs. Crawford was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Thomas and her husband, Mark, of New Castle; three sons, Thomas Crawford and his wife, Susan, of New Castle, Terry Crawford of Austintown, Ohio, and Alan Crawford and his wife, Paula, of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Robert Hedglin of Franklin; one sister, Wanda Sayers of Franklin; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by one son, Steven Crawford; one grandson, Shawn Crawford; two brothers, Evan and Walter Hedglin; and one sister, Fern Coon. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. in New Castle. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Charles Fombelle of Calvary Independent Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Independent Church, 424 E. Moody Ave., New Castle, 16105. Daniel E. DeMaison, 69, of Littles Corners, Crawford County, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born Feb. 16, 1939, in Meadville, a son of the late Kenneth L. and Helen Heme DeMaison. He married Susan Smith on Jan. 10, 1964. Mr. DeMaison was a 1957 graduate of Meadville High School and attended the former Alliance College in Cambridge Springs. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1961-1962. He worked at Talon in Meadville as a tool and die maker for 30 years. Mr. DeMaison is a life member and past director of the Pioneer Gas and Steam Engine Society, and he enjoys antique tractors, camping, fishing and boating. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. DeMaison is survived by three children, Jeffrey James DeMaison and his wife, Sharon, of Meadville, Kevin Charles DeMaison and his wife, Paula, of Meadville, and Sheryl Ann Paiani and her husband, Bob, of Manassas, Va., and three sisters, Dorothy Hansen and her husband, Jens, of Bountiful, Utah, Beverly Riggins of Marrietta, Ga., and Marilyn Gurgiola and her husband, Anthony, of Wexford. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Giovanni Paiani, Alexander DeMaison, Austin Scott, Amber Scott, Anthony Severo, Andrew Severo, Douglas Alexander, Joshua Alexander and Gregory Alexander; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Littles Corners United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Tom Kennedy, the church pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Denny Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Meadville Medical Center Foundation for the Oncology Wellness Institute, 1015 Grove St., Meadville, 16335; or the Pioneer Gas and Steam Engine Society, c/o Dave Edder, 8700 Edinboro Road, McKean, 16426. Betty Rae Erwin, 76, of Kennerdell, is continuing her journey as of Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, to a better place. She was loved and will be missed greatly. Born Nov. 24, 1931 in Bolivar, Westmoreland County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Earl and Jessie Pearl Johns Thomas. Mrs. Erwin enjoyed working as an aide at Polk Center where she retired from in 1990. She also sold Avon products for many years and was in the Avon Presidents' Club much of that time. Mrs. Erwin loved to bake. She enjoyed selling and giving her baked goods to people who enjoyed receiving them. She also loved bowling and received many awards and trophies. Mrs. Erwin enjoyed sitting on her deck or in the dining area to watch the wildlife that came into her backyard; this gave her peace. She had a great love for her pets and she loved to read. Surviving is a daughter, Donna Jean Conrad Junkin, of Arizona; four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Norma Conrad, of Seward; Tom and Sandy Decker, of Titusville; Myles Decker and Tammy Krupitzer, of Franklin; Wayne Decker, of Kennerdell, and his fiancée, Vicki LaVan, of Oil City; a brother, Gene Thomas, of Stahlstown; a sister, Ella Faye Thomas Keismore, of Cleveland, Ohio; her first husband, John Conrad, of Loyal Hanna Care Center in Latrobe; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Erwin is also survived by dear friends Dennie Sass, Dick and Linda Fox, Ralph Main, Janie McCrery, Gene and Irene Thomas, and many other friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Erwin was preceded in death by her last three husbands, Logan Decker, Myles Decker and Charles Erwin; two brothers, DeWayne Thomas, who was killed in World War II and an infant brother; a granddaughter, Shelly Ann Decker, the daughter of her son Tom and Kathy; and a grandson, Michael Krupitzer, the son of her son Myles and Tammy. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Shawn Goodwin officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Anyone wanting to help with the final expenses may do so through the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Helen G. Prynt, 85, of Lawrence Park, Erie, formerly of Oil City, a retired McDowell High School teacher, passed away on Monday, Oct.13, 2008, at Twinbrook Medical Center. Born Jan.15, 1923, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Dolecki Pryntkowski. Ms. Prynt was a 1941 graduate of Oil City High School. She attended Villa Maria College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business education. She taught office practices and data processing at McDowell High School until her retirement. She was a life member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. She was an avid golfer and bowler, and she enjoyed bingo. Ms. Prynt carried on a very special tradition with family members every Easter and Christmas of serving a unique Polish soup called barczc. It was, said family members, generally followed by a rousing game of pinochle. She is survived by her niece, Paula Beam Toedt and her husband, Brian, of San Diego, Calif., and their children, Jamie Beam, Lucy Toedt and Alexander Toedt; and her nephew, David A. Scott and his wife, Carolyn, of Lawrence Park, Erie, and David's daughter, Ashley Davis, of Erie. Ms. Prynt is also survived by numerous cousins and wonderful friends. In addition to her parents, Ms. Prynt was preceded in death by her only sister, Florence Scott. With Florence's passing in 1975, Ms. Prynt devoted her life to nurture, counsel, support and raise Florence's teenage children, David and Paula. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Ash St., Erie. Funeral services will be held at 9:20 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Catholic Church on 2022 East Lake Road, Erie. Ms. Prynt's cousin, the Rev. Joseph Gregorek, will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, 16501. Ruth D. Thompson, 81, a guest at Jefferson Manor Health Center in Brookville and a former resident of Bills Road, Brookville, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Jefferson Manor. Born Nov. 17, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward E. Dinger and Clarabelle A. Williams Dinger. She first married Clyde C. Lindsey, and he preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1979. She then married Richard W. (Bill) Thompson, and he died June, 24, 2008. Mrs. Thompson worked as a secretary with Penn Separator of Brookville for seven years, Sylvania of Brookville for 10 years and the Brookville YMCA for 15 years. She belonged to First United Methodist Church of Brookville and Order of Eastern Star 320 of Brookville, and she enjoyed spending winters in Florida and crafts of all kinds. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two stepsons and one stepdaughter, Jim Thompson of North East, Rick Thompson of Las Vegas and Sandra Hughes of Erie; and three brothers and three sisters, James E. Dinger and his wife, Lois, of Brookville, Harold F. "Pete" Dinger and his wife, Janet, of Brookville, Richard L. "Dick" Dinger and his wife, Norma, of Erie, Mrs. Ronald (Marjorie A.) Hetrick of Erie, Mrs. Forrest (Leona C.) Thompson of Erie and Mrs. Ronald (Donna L.) Snippert of Erie. Also surviving are 13 step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren and four step-great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one sister, Pat Vogel. Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. J. Ray Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Eldred Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the Brookville YMCA, 125 Main St., Brookville, 15825; or the National Kidney Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 700 5th Ave. 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, 15219. Getting it right - Kitty J. Allen Reddinger Kitty J. Allen Reddinger, 79, of Distant, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at McKinley Health Center. Among her survivors are a daughter, Cheryl L. Narbeth and her husband, Paul, of San Jose, Calif.; and a granddaughter, Erica Strittmatter.