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The Derrick, December 29, 2007: Howard L. Barnes, VA Soldiers & Sailors Nursing Home in Erie, formerly of Franklin Margrieta Coit Hewey, formerly of Oil City Regina Ion Sacolic, Strattanville Ethel M. Streator, formerly of Maple Drive, Shippenville, and Corsica RD 1 R. Gene Summerville, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion Howard L. Barnes Howard L. Barnes, 89, of the VA Soldiers & Sailors Nursing Home in Erie, formerly of Franklin, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, following an extended illness. Mr. Barnes had resided at the Soldiers & Sailors Home for the past three years. Born July 9, 1918, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Valentine K. and Florence M. Adams Barnes. He attended the Olean public schools. A pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. Barnes flew the Mitchell B-24 and served in the European Theater. He also served from Jan. 22, 1951, to June 20, 1952, during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. Mr. Barnes worked at Pan Tech Engineers in Franklin, retiring as an inspector for the company. He was of the Protestant faith. He served as president of his local school board in New York and was also a past president of the VFW in Franklin and was a life member of the American Legion in Belmont, N.Y., where he held various offices. Mr. Barnes enjoyed flying airplanes, which he continued doing for many years. He owned his own aircraft. He enjoyed hunting, boating and gardening but most of all, loved his family and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was married Jan. 18, 1943, to the former Edith Jane Sennate, who preceded him in death Dec. 22, 1996. Surviving are three children, Valerie Kim McConnell and her husband, Jeffrey R., of Harrisville, Barrie Barnes of Enterprise, N.Y., and Janelle A. Edmunds of Fairport, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Paul McConnell; and a brother, Bernard Barnes. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. John Episcopal Church in Franklin. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Olean, N.Y. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post # 808, Schuyler Street, Belmont, N.Y., 14813. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. Margrieta Coit Hewey Margrieta Coit Hewey, 97, formerly of Oil City, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. Born April 25, 1910, in Buffalo, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lulu Stevenson Coit. She was married Aug. 28, 1936, in Bradford to Charles J. Hewey, who preceded her in death Oct. 15, 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Lenore Hewey Hall of Glenn Rock, N.J., and Susan Hewey Thomas of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Erla Coit Graham of Bellaire, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Koch Chatley Gaeto Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 75 Kennedy St., Bradford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Bradford with the Rev. Leon Canfield, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Bradford or the Camp Hill United Methodist Church organ fund, 417 S. 22nd St., Camp Hill, 17011. On-line condolences can be sent at www.kochchatleygaeto.com. Regina Ion Sacolic, 89, of Strattanville, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a short illness. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Born Nov. 17, 1918, in the Ion homestead built by her great-grandfather, John Ion, and where she lived her entire life, she was a daughter of Bird Sheldon and Pearl Reinsel Ion. A graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School, she was the school's first valedictorian. She was also a graduate of the Oil City Hospital training school for nurses and DuBois Business College. Mrs. Sacolic worked at the Crile Veterans Administration Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Clarion and Brookville hospitals and retired from Clarion University in 1986 after 24 years of service. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Clarion and the Clarion Historical Society. She was married in 1953 to Raymond G. Sacolic. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Siegel and her husband, Dennis, of State College; two sons, Richard Sacolic of Strattanville and Brian Sacolic of Wilkesbarre; four grandchildren, Katherine Jean Siegel of Lancaster and Andrew Joseph Siegel, Benjamin Patrick Siegel and Daniel Paul Siegel, all of State College; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. A Christian wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion, with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clarion Historical Society. Ethel M. Streator, 88, formerly of Maple Drive, Shippenville, and Corsica RD 1, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at McKinley Health Center, Brookville. Born Dec. 16, 1919, in Leechburg, she was the daughter of the late J. Orr McLaughlin and Louise Reed McLaughlin. Ethel had a bachelor's degree in home economics from Penn State and worked for the Penn State Extension in Clarion and Jefferson counties as a home economist. She was married Aug. 8, 1941, in Leechburg to Harold S. Streator, who preceded her in death April 25, 2003. She was a member of the First Presbyterian of Clarion, the Sew 'n Sew (mission sewing) and a church circle. Surviving are one son, H. Scott Streator and wife, Susan, of DuBois; two daughters, Diann Streator of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Louise Streator Robertson and husband, John B., of Coopersburg. Survivors also include five grandchildren, Stephen S. Streator, Ph.D., and wife, Wendy, of Lock Haven, R. Shawn Streator and wife, Amy, of Springfield, Va., Suzanne M. Gabel and husband, Craig, of North Andover, Mass., Joshua D. Frederick of Bethlehem, and Ryan T. Frederick of Hellertown; and four great-grandchildren; Tyler and Sarah Streator of Springfield, Va., and Benjamin and Samantha Streator of Lock Haven. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Orr McLaughlin and Everett R. McLaughlin. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday the funeral home with the Rev. Kate Filer. Interment will be in the Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Clarion, 16214. Ethel M. Streator, 88, formerly of Maple Drive, Shippenville, and Corsica RD 1, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at McKinley Health Center, Brookville. Born Dec. 16, 1919, in Leechburg, she was the daughter of the late J. Orr McLaughlin and Louise Reed McLaughlin. Ethel had a bachelor's degree in home economics from Penn State and worked for the Penn State Extension in Clarion and Jefferson counties as a home economist. She was married Aug. 8, 1941, in Leechburg to Harold S. Streator, who preceded her in death April 25, 2003. She was a member of the First Presbyterian of Clarion, the Sew 'n Sew (mission sewing) and a church circle. Surviving are one son, H. Scott Streator and wife, Susan, of DuBois; two daughters, Diann Streator of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Louise Streator Robertson and husband, John B., of Coopersburg. Survivors also include five grandchildren, Stephen S. Streator, Ph.D., and wife, Wendy, of Lock Haven, R. Shawn Streator and wife, Amy, of Springfield, Va., Suzanne M. Gabel and husband, Craig, of North Andover, Mass., Joshua D. Frederick of Bethlehem, and Ryan T. Frederick of Hellertown; and four great-grandchildren; Tyler and Sarah Streator of Springfield, Va., and Benjamin and Samantha Streator of Lock Haven. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Orr McLaughlin and Everett R. McLaughlin. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday the funeral home with the Rev. Kate Filer. Interment will be in the Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. The family suggests memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Clarion, 16214. R. Gene Summerville, 80, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in his home following an extended illness. Born Sept. 30, 1927, in Rimersburg, he was the son of William Earl and Margretta Mae Stanford Summerville. He was a 1945 graduate of Union Joint High School in Rimersburg. Mr. Summerville worked as a local businessman in various sales positions and was part owner of Keefer's Wayside Furniture Co. in Clarion. In addition, he was a gentlemen farmer, raising registered Hereford cattle, and a breeder of Labrador retrievers while living in the Clarion area. After moving to Florida in 1978, he purchased and operated an orange grove in Arcadia. Mr. Summerville was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed woodworking and investing in the stock market as his hobbies. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Biloxi, Miss. Mr. Summerville was a veteran and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. He served from May 30, 1945, to Aug.18, 1946, aboard the USS Niobrara. He received the American Theatre ribbon, Pacific Theatre ribbon and Victory Medal. He was married to Marie B. Summerville, and she preceded him in death April 26, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Rick Summerville and friend Rebecca Leas of Fairmount City and Crist Summerville and wife Debb of Knox; two daughters, Lugene Crawford and husband Richard of Parker and Suzanne Olszewski and husband Bill of Renfrew; a sister, Shirley and husband Orval Williams of Erie; and sisters-in-law Joanne Johnson and husband Todd of Biz Pointe, Wash., and Evelyn Birocco of St. Petersburg, Fla. Also surviving are five grandsons, Curtis and Adam Crawford and Cody, Cristian and Corbin Summerville; two granddaughters, Danielle and Logan Olszewski; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. His wife and parents preceded him in death. There will be no viewing or visitation. A private family memorial service will be conducted at the family's convenience at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Veterans Administration.

The Derrick, December 28, 2007: Carl H. Bartley, New Bethlehem Evelyn Britton, formerly of Oil City June R. Burgert, Canton, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Leroy L. Graham Jr., East State Road, Seneca Betty Kelly Hoover, Grove City Hannah Sue Miller, Oklahoma City Regina Sacolic, Strattanville James R. Silk, Brookville R. Gene Summerville, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion Carl H. Bartley Carl H. Bartley, 79, of 1367 State Route 1010, New Bethlehem, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born April 29, 1928, in Cambridge, Ohio, he was a son of Arthur and Estella Durnell Bartley. He was married April 21, 1967, to the former Jewel L. Hepler who survives. Mr. Bartley was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a foreman for the R&P Coal Co. and also owned and operated Bartley Mining Co. from 1978 to 1992. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Carl H. Bartley II and his wife Arlene of New Bethlehem; five daughters, Donna Ash and her husband Bill of Arizona, Marcie L. Bartley of Florida, Tracey J. White of Punxsutawney, Tina L. Shirey and her husband Bryan of Hawthorn and Carla R. Witherel and her husband John of Pittsburgh; and nine grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a son, Alan Carl Bartley; a sister, Helen Bartley; two brothers, Tom Bartley and Arthur Bartley; and an infant grandson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Alcola Trinity Cemetery in Redbank Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice, P.O Box 668, Knox, 16232. Evelyn Esther Britton Evelyn Esther Britton, 89, formerly of Oil City, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville. Born Sept. 7, 1918, in Cranberry, she was a daughter of Patrick Henry Daugherty and Margaret E. Yeager Daugherty. She was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived most of her life in the Oil City area. Mrs. Britton had worked at Raymond's Dry Cleaners, Kresge's and the Community Market. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Oil City and enjoyed painting, ceramics, crocheting and wintering in Florida. She was married Nov. 6, 1943, to Donald Lee Britton. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Martha Lindenhovius and her husband Johannes of Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Caitlin; two sisters, Lillian Ward of Cranberry and Daisy Daugherty of Oil City; numerous nieces and nephews and good friends and staff members at Tracy Jo's. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and two brothers. Friends will be received immediately before the funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Rev. T. Christopher Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Church in Oil City, will officiate. Entombment will be in the Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church at 206 Wilson Ave., Oil City. June R. Burgert, 97, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Manor Care Nursing/Rehab facility. Born Aug. 21, 1910, in Clintonville, she was a daughter of Lewis and Bessie May McKee. She had resided for the last eight years in Canton to be nearer to her family. She was married to Harold R. Burgert who preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Burgert was a long-time employee and retiree of the J.C. Penney Company in Franklin and was very active in community affairs. She was named Franklin's "Woman of the Year" in 1977. She was also recognized as being the oldest member of the congregation at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Mrs. Burgert was a long-term member of the Library Board and the Pennsylvania Preservation Society. She served as chairperson for the annual community Fourth of July celebration parade and activities. She was known as being very creative and was well known for her handicrafts. Mrs. Burgert's hand-made knitted and crocheted works were treasured items. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Allerton of Canton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Mrs. Kirk (Diane) Fennell of Canal Fulton and Lori J. Allerton of Columbus; and four great grandchildren, Meghan, Meredith, Matthew, and Luke Fennell of Canal Fulton, who remember her affectionately as "Grandma June." Her husband and parents preceded her in death. The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Following Mrs. Burgert's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the John Knox Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Douglas Patton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Knox Presbyterian Church or the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Those who are unable to attend and wish to share a fond memory may do so online at www.reedfuneralhome.com. Leroy L. Graham, Jr. Leroy L. Graham Jr., 79, of East State Road, Seneca, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born April 2, 1928, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Leroy L. and Ruth Borland Graham. Mr. Graham was a United States military veteran, having served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was also assigned to a station in Japan for several years. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, family activities and watching wrestling with his daughter, Sarah. Mr. Graham was married Dec.29, 1979, to the former Patricia D. Switzer, who survives along with their daughter, Sarah Graham, who lives at home. He is also survived by three children from a previous marriage, Leroy Graham III of Florida, Larry Graham and wife Jen of Seneca, and Lona Anderson of Titusville; eight grandchildren, Donald, Travis, and Justin Graham, Dondi Dittman and Gary Manross, and Jonathon, Jessica and Mairssa Dawson; and a brother, Bill Graham of Georgia. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a son, Lane Graham; a daughter, Lori Dawson;, a sister, Betty; and a brother, Dick. Visitation and services were held privately for the family. Interment was in Heckathorn Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Online condolences to the family may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com. Betty Kelly Hoover, 71, of 618 Riverside Drive, Grove City, died at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in the Trinity Living Center in Grove City following a five-year illness. She had lived on Riverside Drive since 1978 and had been a resident of the Trinity Living Center for six days. Born April 24, 1936, in Grove City, she was a daughter of Glenn A. Kelly and Florence Evelyn McEwen Kelly. She was married July 26, 1978, to Albert J. "Buss" Hoover and he survives. Mrs. Hoover retired in 1998 from Joy Manufacturing in Franklin where she was employed as a planner for 40 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City. Mrs. Hoover was a member and past president of the Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Club, all of Franklin, and the American Legion Post No. 220 Ladies Auxiliary in Grove City. Surviving in addition to her husband at home are six children, Kelly Hall and husband Anthony of Franklin, Verna Mae "Susie" Richards of Harrisville, Katherine Jean Davis and husband Ed of Grove City, LuAnn McFadden and husband Marty of Harrisville, Albert J. "Buzz" Hoover of Harrisville and Arthur "Artie" Hoover and wife Michelle of Forestville; a sister, Mrs. Peggy Hricsina of Franklin; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a sister, Patricia Lux. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Rev. Terry Shaughnessy, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City, will officiate. Following the service, burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park Inc. in Grove City. Hannah Sue Miller Hannah Sue Miller, 27 days old, of Oklahoma City, Okla., granddaughter of a Shippenville couple, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the University of Oklahoma City Children's Hospital due to heart complications. Born Nov. 20, 2007, in Oklahoma City, she was a daughter of Brian and Lura Roudybush Miller, who survive. Survivors also include maternal grandparents, Ralph and Kelly Roudybush of Shippenville; paternal grandparents, Rick and Tae Suk Miller of Missouri; and maternal great-grandmother, Sue Ann Kroh of Clarion and great-grandfather, James Merryman and his wife, Delores, of Venus. Also surviving are paternal great-grandfather Keun Pac Pak of South Korea; aunts and uncles Heather Roudybush of Pittsburgh, and Peter and Wendy Miller-Tarlos and Paul Miller, all of Kansas City; and a cousin, Eva Tarlos of Kansas City. The baby was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Earl Charles and Agnes Sarah Roudybush and paternal great-grandparents Johanna and Claire Miller and Cha Yung Chung. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Clarion with the Rev. Keith Richardson officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Fellowship Fund, P.O. Box 651, Clarion, 16214. Regina Sacolic Regina Sacolic, 89, of Strattanville died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a short illness. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. James R. Silk James R. Silk, 55, of 1149 Hughey Road, Brookville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at the Punxsutawney Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1952, in Johnstown, he was the son of Ed Silk and Nancy McKinney Silk. He was married March 4, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nev., to the former Lori Gates who survives. Mr. Silk was employed in the mobile maintenance department for Reliant Energy, formerly Penelec in Brookville. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the Steelers and watching NASCAR. Surviving in addition to his wife are his parents, Ed and Nancy Silk of New Florence, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Greg (Amy) Thomas of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers, Bill Silk and his wife Barb of Brush Valley, Pa., and Tom Silk of Blairsville, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Eric (Cindy) Allshouse and Mrs. Tim (Susie) Allshouse, both of New Florence, Pa.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Rev. Timothy McConville will officiate. The family suggests memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. R. Gene Summerville, 80, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in his home following an extended illness. Born Sept. 30, 1927, in Rimersburg, he was the son of William Earl and Margretta Mae Stanford Summerville. He was a 1945 graduate of Union Joint High School in Rimersburg. Mr. Summerville worked as a local businessman in various sales positions and was part owner in the Keefer's Wayside Furniture Co. in Clarion. In addition, he was a gentlemen farmer, raising registered Hereford cattle, and a breeder of Labrador retrievers while living in the Clarion area. After moving to Florida in 1978, he purchased and operated an orange grove in Arcadia. Mr. Summerville was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed woodworking and investing in the stock market as his hobbies. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Biloxi. Mr. Summerville was a veteran and was honorably discharged from the U. S.Navy. He served from May 30, 1945, to Aug.18, 1946, aboard the USS Niobrara. He received the American Theatre ribbon, Pacific Theatre ribbon and Victory Medal. He was married to Marie B. Summerville who preceded him in death on April 26, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Rick Summerville and friend Rebecca Leas of Fairmount City and Crist Summerville and wife Debb of Knox; two daughters, Lugene Crawford and husband Richard of Parker and Suzanne Olszewski and husband Bill of Renfrew; a sister, Shirley and husband Orval Williams of Erie; sisters-in-law Joanne Johnson and husband Todd of Biz Pointe, Wash., and Evelyn Birocco of St. Petersburg, Fla. Also surviving are five grandsons, Curtis and Adam Crawford, Cody, Cristian, and Corbin Summerville and two granddaughters, Danielle and Logan Olszewski; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. His wife and parents preceded him in death. There will be no viewing or visitation. A private family memorial service will be conducted at the family's convenience at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Veterans Administration.

The Derrick, December 27, 2007: Mark J. Bauer, Tylersburg Eugene J. Dickert Sr., Franklin John W. Knight, formerly of Washington Avenue Beverly Leibert, Brookville Eugene L. McClellan, 7 VoTech Drive John F. Midcap, Meadville Paul B. Newhouse Jr., Brookville Frances E. Sharrow, Marienville Doris Mae Swasta, Franklin Linda Louise Troxell, Shippenville Richard Eugene Chadman, getting it right Mark J. Bauer, 81, of Tylersburg, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at UPMC, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 18, 1926, at Lucinda, he was the son of the late Florian and Cora Schmader Bauer. Mr. Bauer served with the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the European Theatre. He worked for many years as a truck mechanic in the area. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown. He also was a founding member of Farmington Township Ambulance Service and was a member of the Veteran's Club of Forest County. In the past he enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling. Mr. Bauer was married to Loretta Keverline on Feb. 8, 1951, and she preceded him in death in 1962. Mr. Bauer is survived by the following children: Cheryl Kohlmeyer and her husband, James of Greenville; Kathleen Miller of Burlington, N.C.; Jeanie Franke and her husband, Dennis of Cabot; Joan Lander and her husband, Timothy of Lucinda; Mark Bauer and his wife, Tina of Clarion; Mary Jo Bauer of Virginia Beach, Va.; Lori Kahle and her husband, Carl of Crown; Marcia Moore and her husband, Michael of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Andrew Bauer and his wife, Marcy of Vowinckel. He is also survived by a sister, Marcella (Betz) Hook and her husband, Ivan of Kno;x and a brother, Cletus Bauer and his wife, Jean, of Florida; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Henry, Raymond, Ernest, Harold and Joseph Bauer; one sister, Bernice (Blondie) Crise; and a grandson, Cory Alan Lander. Funeral services are private and arrangements are being handled by the Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper. The family suggests memorials be made to the Farmington Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 31, Leeper, 16233. Eugene J. Dickert Sr. Eugene J. Dickert Sr., 86, of 103 13th St., Franklin and formerly of 55 Adams St., died at 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in UPMC Northwest Seneca. Born Sept. 8, 1921, in Franklin, he was the son of Frank E. and Nellie C. Tincler Dickert. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1939. Mr. Dickert was a sergeant with the U.S. Army 104th Timberwolf Infantry Unit during World War II from 1942 to 1945 in the European Theater of Operations. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was well-known as an agent for the Western and Southern Insurance Agency for 25 years, retiring in 1982. Mr. Dickert was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Rocky Grove. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Family was the most important part of his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruby K. Finch, whom he married Aug. 23, 1942. Also surviving are two sons, Eugene Dickert Jr. and his wife Cushie of Latrobe, Francis F. "Tanny" Dickert and his wife Carol of Franklin; a daughter, Sue Ellen Russell and her husband Bruce of Slippery Rock; seven grandchildren, Stacy Dickert-Conlin and her husband Mike of East Lansing, Ohio, Julie Jones and her husband Ken of Greensburg, Kim Dickert-Wallace and her husband Patrick of Ligonier, Holly Dickert-Leonard and her husband Ethan of Cleveland, Heather Boyles and her husband Randy of Las Vegas, Ryan Russell and his wife Marcy of Hanoi, Vietnam, Regan Mooney and her husband Drew of East Butler; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Dickert was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Louise Carson and Ruth E. Settlemire; and a brother, Frank Dickert Jr. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Friggle, retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be made in the Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin 16323, or to a charity of choice. John W. Knight, 78, formerly of Washington Avenue, Oil City, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at the VA Medical Center, John Cochran Division, St. Louis, Mo. Born Oct. 2, 1929, in Cookeville, Tenn., he was the son of James H. and Dillie V. Neal Knight. Mr. Knight was a 1948 graduate of Oil City High School. He also graduated from Welch Business College in 1950. He had lived in Oil City for more than 40 years and moved to Berlin, N.H., in 1992 to be closer to his wife's family. He moved in to Belleville, Ill., in November 2006 to live with his eldest daughter Patricia and her family. During high school, he had worked at Isaly's Dairy Store, Magdovitz Beverage Co., Manion Steel Barrel and the Brown Company in Berlin, N.H. After high school, he started a job with the S.S. Kresge Co. in Oil City and worked as a stockman for 31 years. He also held the positions of office cashier and manager until the store closing. He was transferred to Kmart in Reno where he worked until his retirement in January 1992, after more than 40 years with the company. While in Oil City, he was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Holy Name Society. He also served as a collection counter and co-chairman of the annual festival for many years. He was an active member and altar serve at the Guardian Angel Parish in Berlin, N.H., and a member of St. Henry Roman Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill. Mr. Knight was a Red Cross first aid instructor for 15 years, a member of the Oil City auxiliary police association for 25 years, and a member of the Ostomy Association for 15 years. At an early age, he was active in Boy Scouts and remained active for 31 years as a patrol leader, quartermaster, assistant scoutmaster, scoutmaster of Troop 4 in Oil City and a neighborhood commissioner. He received the Order of Merit, Scouts Key and was a member of the Order of the Arrow and a merit badge counselor. He served in the U.S. Army for a brief time in 1948. Mr. Knight was married June 29, 1951, to the former Anita F. Fortin and she preceded him in death Dec. 5, 2000. He is survived by three sons, Thomas R. Knight, James L. Knight and David J. Knight, all of Oil City; three daughters, Patricia Diggs and her husband Gary of Belleville, Ill., Doris Bosley and her husband Larry of Atlanta, and Kathy Knight and her fianc, Don Bouchard of Berlin, N.H.; 12 grandchildren, Traci Dearment, Thomas Knight Jr., Leann Knight, Tamika and Olivia Diggs, Gerald Knight, Anita Bosley, Kayla, Jonathan, Wezley and Zachary Knight, and Travis Roy; and a great-granddaughter, Kayla Stahlman. Also surviving are two sisters, Josie Knight of Oil City and Elva Fink and her husband Bernard of Centerville; a brother, Edwin H. Knight and his wife Alice of Salem, Ohio; and several aunts, nieces and nephews. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Stephen K. Knight; a step-brother James Charles Knight; and a step-sister Mattie Clark. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, Oil City, with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor of St. Joseph, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Beverly L. Leibert Beverly L. Leibert, 79, of Franklin Avenue, Brookville, died Dec. 25, 2007, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville. She was born Nov. 29, 1928, in Butler. Mrs. Leibert was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and doing needlepoint. She was married Sept. 16, 1949, to Charles E. Leibert, who preceded her in death July 31, 2001. Mrs. Leibert is survived by a son, Carey L. Leibert and his wife Tammy of Marienville; two granddaughters, Sheri Hannold and her husband Nick, and Valerie Leibert; and a great-granddaughter, Madalynne Hannold. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township, Jefferson County. Eugene L. McClellan, 85, of 7 Vo Tech Dr, Oil City, died at 9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in his residence. Born June 22, 1922, in Oil City, he was a son of Frank Leroy and Carrie Johnston McClellan. Mr. McClellan was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. He first worked at Grant's, then National Transit, Worthington and retired in 1984 from Oilwell Supply where he was a core maker. Mr. McClellan was a member of the Oil City Moose, the Oil City Eagles, the Oil City VFW and the Pulaski Club. He enjoyed golf, bowling, shuffle board, pool and casino trips. On Feb. 14, 1946, he married the former Nadine L. Weeter, and she preceded him on Dec. 13, 1997. Surviving are four children, David L. McClellan, Karen L. Spence, Bruce A. McClellan and wife Linda, and Thomas C. McClellan and wife Helen, all of Oil City; seven grandchildren, Cindy, Kelly, Steve, Teresa, Brian, Julia and Scott; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, James McClellan and wife Reva of Oil City, Melvin "Bob" McClellan and wife Mary Jane of Titusville and John McClellan and wife Sandy of President; a sister, Mary Lou Strance and husband Charles of Surprise, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Archie McClellan, Benny McClellan, Glenn McClellan, Ray McClellan and William McClellan; and three sisters, Beatrice Cosper, Betty McClellan and Ruth Jacoby. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the VNA Foundation or a charity of choice. John F. Midcap Jr. John F. Midcap Jr., 55, of 7318 Schreck Rd. Meadville, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence after a 14-month illness. Born Oct. 8, 1952, in New Brighton, he was the son of John F. and Lottie Mae Moffett Midcap. Mr. Midcap was a 1970 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and New Castle Business College. He was employed at Joy Mining in Franklin since 1976 in various jobs, most recently as a burning machine operator. Mr. Midcap attended the Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and was the past president of the Cochranton Little League. He was also a avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Midcap was married Nov. 4, 1972, to the former Barbara A. Woolstrum and she survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children, Evan Midcap of Meadville, Michelle C. Ault and her husband Lester E. IV of Cochranton and Timothy P. Midcap and his wife Sharyn of Meadville; his father, John F. Midcap of Harmony; and his maternal grandmother Dorothy Jane Moffett of Chicora. Also surviving are four sisters, Carolyn Marsico and her husband Peter of Slippery Rock, Linda Sue Kowalayk and her husband Frank of Boyers, Joyce Fritsche and her husband Scott of Elwood City, and Barbara Dunn and her husband Perry of York, S.C.; a brother William C. Midcap and his companion Carla of Harmony; and four grandsons Lee Ault, Allen Midcap, and Samuel and Seth Ault. He was preceded in death by his mother, paternal grandmother and grandfather, his maternal grandfather and a nephew, Nat Love. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc. 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday from the funeral home with the Rev. John McGarvey of the Cochranton Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Condolences can be emailed to [email protected] Paul B. Newhouse Jr. Paul B. Newhouse, Jr., 77, of 47 South Main St., Brookville, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 7, 1930, in Corsica, he was the son of Paul B. Newhouse Sr., and Tillie Matilda Lechner Newhouse. Mr. Newhouse was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict as a corporal with Artillery Battery B, 229th FA Btn., 28th Infantry Division in Germany. He was also a member of the National Guard. Mr. Newhouse worked for Alltel Telephone Co. as a dispatcher and later at DeMans in Brookville as a clerk. He was a member of the Brookville Presbyterian Church and Hobah Lodge #276 F&AM in Brookville, 32nd degree, Coudersport Consistory. Mr. Newhouse was a musician and played the accordion for more than 10 years. He was married Aug. 10, 1952, in Brookville, to the former Florence M. Fox, who preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2007. Mr. Newhouse is survived by a daughter, Kelly L. Alter of Brookville; a son, Scott L. Newhouse of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Joleen Holben, Keilen Dehner and Christopher Diaz-Peden; and two great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Holben and Brenna Dehner. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Pisgah Cemetery, Corsica. The family suggests memorials be made to the Presbyterian Church, Main St., Brookville, 15825. The McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, is in charge of arrangements. Frances E. Sharrow Frances E. Sharrow, 73, of Marienville, died at 1:41 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at Brookville Hospital. She was born July 25, 1934, in Huntington, W.Va., the daughter of Hughie Graham and Rose Bancroft Graham. She worked for many years at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center in Marienville. She is survived by four sons, Rodney Bowen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Randy Bowen of Brownstown, Mich., Russell Bowen of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rick Bowen of Huntington, W.V.; a daughter, Rhonda Sharrow of Cincinnati, Ohio; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends and family from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondsun, pastor of the Marienvlle Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in North Forest Cemetery. Doris Mae Swasta, 79, of Franklin, died at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1928, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Matha Stone. She attended Oil City Schools. She had worked at Venturella's Golden Dawn Market in Siverly for many years and at Heaths Market. Mrs. Swasta was married on Nov. 20, 1948, to Walter G. Swasta in Our Lady Help of Christians Church. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2006. Her husband was a roofing contractor. In the off season during the winter months, the couple loved to travel out west with his parents visiting such places as Death Valley and Las Vegas. Her survivors include four children and their spouses, Robert and Barbara Swasta of Franklin, William and Paula of St. Marys, Susan Swasta Peterson and her husband Gary of Vermont, Cindy Swasta Simpson and her husband Leo of Franklin; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Ruth Ramage DeWoody of Rocky Grove; a brother, Clyde Stone of California; and a sister-in-law, Marge Tarr of Oil City. She was preceded by a brother, Harold Stone; a sister, Mabel Stone Dale; a half-brother, Raymond Stone; two half-sisters, Hazel Stone Verner and Irene Stone Blair; a brother-in-law, Jack Tarr; and a nephew, Steve Tarr. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel at Grove Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Pat Ellis of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church presiding. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Linda Louise Troxell, 49, of Route 322, Shippenville, died Dec. 24, 1007, in the emergency room at the Clarion Hospital after a sudden illness. Born Sept. 1, 1958, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson Troxell and Dorothy L. Roberts Troxell. Miss Troxell was a 1976 graduate of Clarion Area High School. For several years she was employed by Beverly Healthcare as a nurse's assistant. She was in her third year of nursing school at the time of her death after having received her associate degree in nursing from Clarion University, Venango Campus. She had a special concern and affection for the elderly and was looking forward to a career in nursing. Miss Troxell loved animals especially her two cats. She enjoyed her friends, reading, photography, Bible studies and walks in the country. She is survived by two aunts, Sara Ordiway of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Helen Troxell of Titusville; and an uncle, David Roberts of Billings, Mont.; a cousin Dr. Grant Ordiway, of Tullahoma who was a special help to her. Also surviving are several other relatives. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St. Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. David Selleck officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Getting it right Richard Eugene Chadman, 81, of Lamartine, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Among his survivors is a daughter-in-law, Kelly Chadman, wife of Ronald Chadman of Culpepper, Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Chadman, in 1994.

The Derrick, December 26, 2007: Richard Eugene Chadman, Lamartine Richard Edgar Deets, formerly of the Franklin area Eugene Dickert Sr., Franklin Angeline Rose DiStefano, Vowinckel Lena G. Ericson, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Seneca Leroy L. Graham Jr., East State Road, Seneca Judith Ann Neal, Valier, Pa. Wallace A. "Tater" Shaffer, Brookville Linda Louise Troxell, Route 322, Shippenville Gladys Kathryn McDowell Warner, formerly of 601 Wiley Ave., Rocky Grove Richard Eugene Chadman, 81, of Lamartine, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Born June 13, 1926, in Lamartine, Clarion County, he was a son of the late John Arthur and M. Evelyn Gates Chadman. Mr. Chadman graduated from Salem Township High School in 1944. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from October 1946 thru October 1949. He served with the 114th Signal Service Company and was a radio message decoder in occupied Germany. He was also a rifle expert. Mr. Chadman retired from Knox Glass in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Salem Reformed United Church of Christ in Lamartine, DeHart-Rossman-Wenner American Legion Post 997 of Lamartine, the National Rifle Association and Glass Bottle Union Local 55. Mr. Chadman loved the outdoors. He grafted trees and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, airplanes and all types of machinery. He was known for fixing anything electronic, mechanical and welding. He traveled to many states, including Alaska. Mr. Chadman married the former Margaret T. Ritts on Nov. 10, 1950, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Chadman is survived by four sons, Kenneth Chadman and his wife, Mary Alice, of Cooperstown, Dennis Chadman and his wife, Carol, of Chicora, Steven Chadman of Lamartine and Ronald Chadman of Culpepper, Va; and one daughter, Karen Wedekind and her husband, Steven, of Knox. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Kathy, Shabahn, Joe, Sheila, Jim, Paul, Keith, Todd, Kayla and Taylor Chadman, and Scott, Bryan and Kyle Wedekind. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Chadman, in 1944. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Lewis, pastor of Salem Reformed United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Reformed Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Salem Reformed Church of Christ or the charity of one's choice. Richard Edgar Deets, 84, formerly of the Franklin area, owner of Deets Electric and Refrigeration, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, in his Hobe Sound, Fla., residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 19, 1923, in Wyattville, he was a son of the late Samuel and Vera Gheres Deets. A 1941 graduate of Franklin High School, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, doing a tour of duty in Okinawa during World War II. After his discharge from the military, he graduated at the top of his class in electrical and refrigeration trade schools in Chicago, earning an education that prepared him for a career in residential and commercial electrical and refrigeration contracting that spanned seven decades. A member of Canal Wesleyan Methodist Church, Mr. Deets' main concerns were serving God with a focus on worldwide missions and providing for his family, priorities from which he never strayed. He was married Sept. 7, 1944, to the love of his life, Betty Fae Brink of Cooperstown She survives along with three children and their spouses, Stephen and Joanna Deets of Florence, Ky., Pamela and Judson Miller of Summerdale, Ala., and Barry and Robin Deets of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; three granddaughters, Angela Deets of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Heather Seta and Allison Barker, both of Florence, Ky.; and three grandsons, Travis Miller of Foley, Ala., Kurtis Miller of Summerdale, Ala., and Dominic Deets of Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren, Joseph and Nicholas Seta and Makayla Barker, all of Florence, Ky.; four brothers, William, James, Samuel and Donald, all of Hannaville, Canal Township; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Bell; and a toddler brother, Robert. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Canal Wesleyan Methodist Church, Hannaville, with the Rev. Domenick Pietro, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, and full military burial rites will be accorded by members of the V.E.T.S. Funeral Honor Guard. The family is requesting that contributions be made to the Richard E. Deets Memorial Charitable Trust to further his life-long love of supporting global mission efforts. Checks may be sent to Barry M. Deets, Esq., 2400 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Suite 206, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., 34952. Eugene Dickert Sr. Eugene Dickert Sr., 86, of Franklin, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 25, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. The Huff Chapel in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The News-Herald. Angeline Rose DiStefano, 88, of Vowinckel, died Sunday evening, Dec. 23, 2007, at Clarion Hospital. Born June 15, 1919, at Catanzaro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rose Aeillo Falvo. She came to the U.S. when she was eight years old and lived in Johnstown. Mrs. DiStefano ran the Vowinckel Hotel for 26 years with her husband, retiring in 1976. She then worked part-time for her son at Vince's Tavern in Leeper after retiring. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown and the Leeper Garden Club. She enjoyed cooking and music. She married Anthony DiStefano on Dec. 6, 1946, at St. Anthony Church in Johnstown, and he preceded her in death Oct. 12, 2004. Mrs. DiStefano is survived by two sons, Vince DiStefano of Leeper and Tom DiStefano and his wife, Nancy, of Clarion; one brother, Vincent Falvo and his wife, Mary, of Johnstown; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony; and a daughter-in-law, Georgette. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Farmington Area Ambulance Service, the Clarion-Forest VNA or the Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Department. Lena G. Ericson Lena G. Ericson, 94, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Seneca, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at the Manzano del Sol Good Samarian Village, Albuquerque. Born July 16, 1913, in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Augusta "Gussie" Swales Wineberg. Mrs. Ericson was the former director of the children's choir at Zion Lutheran Church in Oil City. She will be remembered for her hospitality, love of music, wonderful meals and baked goods, especially her sticky buns. On May 9, 1932, in DuBois, she married Martin Ericson, who preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Ericson is survived by two sons, Martin Ericson and his wife, Ruth, of Albuquerque, and Leif Ericson and his wife, Peggy, of Windsor, Pa.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her generation and was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mohney-Yarger Funeral Chapel, 142 West Long Ave., DuBois, with the Rev. John A. Wood officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online tributes may be made at www.mem.com Judith Ann Neal Judith Ann Neal, 65, of 330 Mahoning St., Valier, Pa., died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born July 27, 1942, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Albert Leo Cozad and Mabel Violet Weaver Cozad. Mrs. Neal was a caregiver, and she was a member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Company auxiliary. She was first married to Larry P. Springer, then she married Robert W. Neal on Oct. 2, 1965, and he survives in Valier. Mrs. Neal is also survived by one son, Terry Springer of Franklin; three daughters, Bonnie Herman of Woodbridge, Va., Dawn Williams of Reynoldsville and Barbara Conklin; six brothers, Albert Cozad, Braden Cozad, Michael Cozad and George Cozad, all of Franklin, Philip Cozad of Cranberry and William Cozad of Hermitage; three sisters, Christine Chittester of Seneca, Rose Dunkle of Titusville and Karen Stimpson of Camarilla, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Scott Springer; one daughter, Lisa Springer; one brother, Donald K. Cozad; and one sister, Barbara Jane Hunsberger. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard L. Fait Funeral Home of Punxsutawney. Memorial donations can be made to the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Co. or the American Heart Association. Wallace A. "Tater" Shaffer Jr., 85, of 94 Crestwood Circle, Brookville, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at Jefferson Manor Health Center in Brookville. Born Oct. 2, 1922, in Sigel, he was the son of Wallace A. Shaffer and Catherine Asel. Mr. Shaffer was employed as a well tender for more than 30 years for National Fuel Gas. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed Christmas. Mr. Shaffer was a past member of Sigel Volunteer Fire Department. He was first married to June Uplinger, and she preceded him in death. He then married Velma Jane Shaffer in Timblin on June 5, 1954, and she preceded him in death Jan. 29, 2000. Mr. Shaffer is survived by two sons and four daughters, Charles R. Adams and his wife, Patricia, of Albion, Mrs. Robert (Cheryl A.) Henretty of Springboro, Linda J. Hooks and her companion, Bill Wible, of Greenville, George A. Shaffer and his wife, Dorcas, of Reston, Va., Mrs. James (Carla J.) Yurisic of Saxonburg and Mrs. Terry (Carol D.) Schuckers of Brookville. Also surviving are one sister, Iva Catherine Moore of Titusville; three brothers, Clyde G. "Shavey" Shaffer of Bethesda, Md., Banks W. "Bunk" Shaffer of Brockport and Donald L. "Colonel" Shaffer of Punxsutawney; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by seven brothers, George, Forrest, Carl, Ward, Russell, Ray "Isaac" and Gafred "Bud"; and three sisters, Nellie Burkett, Bertha Miller and Emma Coon. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Brookville with the Rev. Mick Chittester officiating. Interment will follow at Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Jefferson Street, Brookville, 15825; or the American Cancer Society in care of Karyn King, 8 Marlin St., Brookville, 15825. Linda Louise Troxell Linda Louise Troxell, 49, of Route 322, Shippenville, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in the emergency room at Clarion Hospital after a sudden illness. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Gladys McDowell Warner Gladys Kathryn McDowell Warner, 83, formerly of 601 Wiley Ave., Rocky Grove, died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Jocelyn Davis of 3680 Eaglerock Drive, Doraville, Ga., after a long illness. Born March 2, 1924, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late H. Carl and Kathryn Kerr Watson. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1940 and attended the Franklin Business School from 1940-41 and the Spencer Hospital School of Nursing from 1941-42. Mrs. Warner worked at Exchange Bank as a bookkeeper from 1943-45 and was a Welcome Wagon hostess from 1968-78. She was a member of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon, elder and trustee. She also served in various positions with the Lake Erie Presbytery. Mrs. Warner served on the Franklin Hospital board, and she volunteered for many years with the Franklin Hospital auxiliary, the DeBence Antique Music Museum and the Caring Place. She married Glenn S. McDowell on May 15, 1945, and he died July 22, 1985. She then married Edmund M. Warner on Oct. 28, 2000, and he died Feb. 11, 2004. Mrs. Warner is survived by four children, Kathryn Prevo and her husband, David, of Windsor, Vt., Jocelyn Davis and her husband, Jeff, of Doraville, Ga., Glenn McDowell Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Franklin, and Gary McDowell and his wife, Karen, of Woodruff, S.C.; nine grandchildren, Leanne Rodd of Boston, Mass., Jennifer Prevo of Boston, Amanda Davis of Atlanta, Ga., Benjamin Davis of Atlanta, Shelley Carpenter of Liberty, S.C., Katie Farrell of Simpsonville, S.C., Mark McDowell of Inman, S.C., Rebecca McDowell of Greer, S.C., and Haley Latshaw of Raleigh, N.C.; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, the Rev. Clinton L. Wasson of Anderson, Ind.; the following brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donagene DeLong of Franklin, Dudley Warner of Meadville, David Warner of Palmyra and Earla Adams of Leesburg, Fla.; and the following daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, David Warner of Franklin, Beth Warner of Nantucket, Mass., and Patty Mellring of Cochranton. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Carl Wasson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Cossin, executive director of Seneca Hills Bible Conference, officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Marc de Jeu, pastor of Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Tom Phillips. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to the Venango County Visiting Nurses Association, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301; or Ovarian Cancer Research in care of the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301. Leroy L. Graham Jr., 79, of East State Road, Seneca, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Graham was the husband of Patricia Graham and the father of Sarah Graham. Leroy L. Graham Jr., 79, of East State Road, Seneca, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Graham was the husband of Patricia Graham and the father of Sarah Graham.

The Derrick, December 24, 2007: Judith A. "Judy" Ewing, Warren Irene M. Lytle, Strattanville Debra A. Sonoski Pastor, 327 Linden Ave. Ronald Merle Pollock, Sligo Mary Sabatini, Oil City and formerly of Franklin Gladys McDowell Warner, Georgia Judith A. "Judy" Ewing, 68, of 336 Buchanan St., Warren, died Saturday morning, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Warren General Hospital after a one-week hospitalization. She was born Jan. 2, 1939, in Oil City, and has resided the past 29 years in Warren after moving from Niagara Falls, N.Y. She was employed for 25 years with Dr. Paul A. Bialas practice as office manager retiring in 2003. Mrs. Ewing was an active member with the First Lutheran Church where she was on the church altar guild, TAP program, senior fellowship, church greeter and served as a substitute office worker. She was a avid bowler and served as secretary of the Warren Women's Bowling Association and worked on many bowling tournaments. She was a member of the Retired Military Couples group. Mrs. Ewing was known by her family for being a terrific daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was always there when a friend needed her. She was a very well-organized person and will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. She was married July 3, 1959, in Oil City, to Thomas G. Ewing who died Jan. 13, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Ann Girts Tingue of Oil City; two sons, Jeffrey Ewing and his wife, Kari, and Robert Ewing and his wife, Melanie; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Jordan and Sydney Ewing all of Warren; a sister Dixie Andres and her husband, John of Oil City; a brother, Larry Tingue and his wife, Bev of Pekin, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, George "Ben" Tingue; and a grandson, William "Billy" Thomas Ewing. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the First Lutheran Church, Warren. A funeral and committal service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the church by the Rev. David M. Blank Sr., pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the First Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 E. St., Warren, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Irene M. Lytle, 86, of Strattanville, and formerly of Philipsburg, died early Saturday morning, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Clarion Hospital. Born June 10, 1921, in Morris Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of James F. and Emma Brown Eyerly, who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Lytle was a graduate of Philipsburg High School. She was a homemaker, enjoyed her knitting and spending time with her grand children. She was married March 7, 1944, in Alexandria, Va., to Ned D. Lytle who preceded her in death on Aug.18, 2002. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, David and James; and three sisters, Emmaline, Rachel and Dorothy. Surviving are four daughters, Judith A. Lytle of Strattanville, Emma R. Stephens and her husband Walden of West Melbourne, Fla., Nellie N. Boyles and her husband John of Barneveld, N.Y. and Irene M. Rader and her husband Patrick of Strattanville; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Roseann Chadima of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St. Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Olkowski, assistant pastor of the Zion Baptist Church, officiating. Private interment will be in Blair Memorial Park in Altoona. Memorials may be made to Clarion Hospital Foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Gladys McDowell Warner Gladys McDowell Warner, 83, died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Jocelyn Davis, in Doraville, Ga. The Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park Ave., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in the Wednesday News Herald. Debra A. Sonoski Pastor, 47, of 327 Linden Ave., Oil City, died on Friday Dec. 21, 2007, at Hamot Medical Center after an extended illness. Born Sept. 7, 1960, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Paul Joseph and Clara L. Guth Sonoski Mrs. Pastor attended North Clarion High School and later graduated from Oil City High School. She had worked for the Bon-Ton, Wal-Mart, and had been a volunteer for UPMC Northwest. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Rosary society of the church. Mrs. Pastor enjoyed needlepoint, and working crossword puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and collecting unicorns and angels. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Eric J. Pastor and his wife Maricxi of Oil City and Christopher M. Pastor of Syracuse, Utah; four grandchildren, Arianne, Skyler, Kiana and Alexis; one brother, Joseph S. Sonoski and his wife Connie of Johnstown; two nephews, Josh and Chad and his wife Lisa; a niece, Shanna; a great niece, Emily; and a great-nephew, Conner. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.. Thursday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Association or to St. Joseph Church Development Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Ronald Merle Pollock, 79, of Sligo, died Sunday morning, Dec. 23, 2007, at the Clarion Hospital surrounded by his family. Born April 5, 1928, at the Jordan Homestead in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Merle Alvin and Sarah Gay Jordan Pollock. Mr. Pollock graduated from Parker High School in 1947. He worked at various coal mining operations in his early adult life and then was employed in the carpentry and construction field. He retired from the Construction Department at Brookville Hospital. He was well known for his fine carpentry and finishing skills. He enjoyed hunting, especially with family and also enjoyed traveling and camping with family and friends. He and his wife spent several winters in Florida and were members of the Clarion County Campers Association. He married the former Kaye E. Shook on June 22, 1951, in the bride's home. She has been his loving wife and soul mate for the past 56 years. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Linda K. McHenry and her husband Denny of New Bethlehem and Lori A. Pollock of Warsaw, Ind.; two sons, Dennis R. Pollock and his wife Sandy, of Sligo and Mark A. Pollock and his wife Lynn, of Sligo; seven grandchildren, Jessie K. Brocious, D. Todd McHenry and Matthew R. Pollock, all of New Bethlehem, Corrie A. Lerch of Sligo, Joshua Pollock of Dutch Hill, Ronald D. Pollock and Brenton A. Pollock of Sligo. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Liam Brocious, Lauren Lerch, Landon Lerch and Cole McHenry; and three brothers, W. Daryl Pollock of Bruin, Vernon L. Pollock of Bruin and Shirl R. Pollock of Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Viewing will also be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Oakland Church of God on Koehlersburg Road, Distant. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with Mr. Pollock's son, the Rev. Mark Pollock, officiating. The Rev. James Swogger will assist with the service. Interment will follow at the Churchville Cemetery in Curllsville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Honduras Mission Church Construction Fund, c/o Oakland Church of God at P.O. Box 40, Distant, 16223. Mary Sabatini, 95, formerly of Franklin, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Golden Living Center, Oil City. She was born May 14, 1912. Prior to moving to Franklin, she resided in Russelton and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Sabatini was employed by H.J. Heinz, Co., Pittsburgh, and Presbyterian Hospital. She was a foster grandparent for 10 years. She is survived by five children, Alberta Young, Albert Sabatini, Ida Medlen, Altheia Chaballa and Ronald Sabatini. Mrs. Sabatini was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sabtini; and four brothers. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Mrs. Sabatini's name to the Golden Living Center, Oil City.

The Derrick, December 21, 2007: Adam J. Andres, Shaffer Run Road, Oil City Dr. Warren E. Billingsley, Hadley, formerly of Sandy Lake Mary Ann Burk, Rocky Grove Avenue, Franklin Pauline H. Gardner, Lamartine, Salem Township, Clarion County Paul Hrabovsky, Tionesta Marlene S. Kerr, Franklin Avenue, Franklin Arthur A. Lutz, Lucinda Debra Ann Sonoski Pastor, Oil City David C. Weible Jr., Knox John A. Winger, Sunville Road, Cooperstown Adam J. Andres, 89, of 1281 Shaffer Run Road, Oil City, died at 4:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a brief illness. Born Jan. 14, 1918, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Michael and Aniela Urban Andres. Mr. Andres attended the Assumption and Oil City schools. He was married in Assumption BVM Church in 1939 by Rev. Mieczkowski to the former Jessie Gawrys, and she survives. Mr. Andres worked at Freeman Motors in Oil City and later at Wolf's Head in Reno, where he retired after 391/2 years of service. He was of the Catholic Faith. Mr. Andres enjoyed photography and collecting stamps and was a member of the Philatelic Society and a charter member of the Venango Camera Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children and their spouses, Evelyn and John Kolojejchick and Michael and Cheri Andres, all of Oil City; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeff Baker, Jeremy and Jennifer Andres and John Kolojejchick III; and three great-grandchildren, Kimmber and twins Caleb and Joshua. Also surviving are two brothers, Al Andres and John Andres, both of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Frank and Edmund Andres; and one sister, Stella Andres Their will be no viewing or visitation, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to Reno Volunteer Fire Department, The Oil City YMCA Building Campaign or the charity of one's choice. Dr. Warren E. Billingsley, 71, of 388 Larimer Road, Hadley, (Sandy Creek Township), formerly of Sandy Lake, died at 9:48 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh after an extended illness. Born June 4, 1936, in Franklin, he was the son of S. Emory and Grace M. Beggs Billingsley. He was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School and a 1959 graduate of Lincoln Chiropractic College of Indianapolis, Ind., with degrees in chiropractic medicine, x-ray spinography and radiology and a minor in psychology. Mr. Billingsley was a member of Sigma Phi Lambda, a professional chiropractic fraternity. "Doc," as he was fondly known, began his practice in the Lakeview area in 1959 and spent 35 years in Sandy Lake. He also had practices in Greenville and Cochranton. Mr. Billingsley was semi-retired and was currently in practice in Hadley. His 48 years of service to his patients was a passion for him, and he displayed this with his commitment to his profession and to those he cared for. Mr. Billingsley was a member of the American Chiropractic Society and was a founding member and past president of the Mercer County Chiropractic Association. He was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church and had attended New Lebanon Community Church. Mr. Billingsley enjoyed hunting and going to camp with family and friends. He was a dedicated husband and father. He was a member of Lake Lodge 434, Sandy Lake, and the New Castle Consistory, Scottish Rites and Zem Zem Shrine of Erie. Mr. Billingsley married Nancy L. Crownoble on May 25, 1969, and she preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Amy) Hummel of Windsor, Va.; three sons, Christopher Beahan and wife, Amy, of Wilmington, N.C., Warren E. Billingsley and wife, Jennifer, of Forest Hill, Md., and Daniel L. Billingsley of Hadley; three grandchildren and another grandchild to be born in June; and one brother, the Rev. Emory B. Billingsley and his wife, Kathaleen, of Elizabethtown. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with the Rev. James G. Young, pastor of Methodists United in Faith, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview United Methodist Church, P.O. Box, 177, Sandy Lake, 16145. Mary Ann Burk, 85, of 1290 Rocky Grove Ave., Franklin, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Sept. 29, 1922, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Michael Kusz and Barbara Hajduk Kusz. She retired from Polk Center, where she worked as a cook. Mrs. Burk enjoyed her cats and gambling at casinos. She also enjoyed her flowers and taking pictures. She married Charles A. Burk on July 19, 1941, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Burk is survived by two children, James W. Burk and Charles L. Burk, both of Franklin; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Ann Moran of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Ann McMichaels; and one son, Edward A. Burk. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Pauline H. Gardner, 93, of Lamartine, Salem Township, Clarion County, a retired teacher and long-time Republican Committee person, died late Thursday evening, Dec. 20, 2007, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. Mrs. Gardner was born in Jan. 20, 1914, in State College, and she was the daughter of Newton N. and Elizabeth Thompson Hartswick. Mrs. Gardner graduated from high school in State College in 1931. She was a 1935 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in education. Her teaching career spanned 33 years, and she taught in Townville, Lamartine, Knox, Emlenton and Parker. She retired in 1969 from Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District. Mrs. Gardner was married May 2, 1941, in St. Petersburg, to Arthur F. Gardner, and he preceded her in death Aug. 6, 1998. Mrs. Gardner was a long-time active member of Salem Reformed United Church of Christ in Lamartine. She served the church as choir director for many years. She belonged to the Order of Eastern Star in both Emlenton and Parker, and she was worthy matron in 1950. She served on the Rainbow advisory board in Emlenton for 15 years. Mrs. Gardner was a charter member of the auxiliary to the DeHart-Rossman Wenner American Legion Post in Lamartine. She served the auxiliary as president for three years and was the chairperson of the Americanism Committee. In addition, she was a member of the NRTA, PSAP and the Clarion County Retired Teachers Association. She served as the Republican Committee person for Salem Township for more than 25 years, and she was also a member of the 55 Plus Club of Lamartine. Mrs. Gardner is survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; several cousins and friends in the Emlenton and State College areas; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Smith of Turkey City. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Adam Hartswick, Herbert Hartswick, Fred Hartswick Jr. and Lewis Hartswick; and four sisters, Elizabeth Corby, Ethel Swartz, Catherine Clark and Rebecca Barrington. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hile Funeral Home Inc, 802 Grove Street, St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Chris Lewis, pastor of Salem Reformed United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will be in Monroe Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Reformed United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 2, Lamartine, 16375. Paul Hrabovsky Paul Hrabovsky, 89, of Tionesta, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, at his home in Tionesta. Born June 5, 1918, in Moween, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Seben Hrabovsky. On June 22, 1942, in Carnegie, he married the former Louise A. Davis, and she survives. He retired Aug. 31, 1982, from Allegheny Ludlum, where he worked as an engineer. Mr. Hrabovsky was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion in Natrona Heights. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the Tionesta area. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hrabovsky is survived by two sons, Paul E. Hrabovsky and his wife, Pamela, of Rural Valley, and Wayne Hrabovsky and his wife, Karen, of Glenshaw; two daughters, Donna L. Mohan and her husband, Michael, of Vandergrift, and Pamela A. Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Ernest Hrabovsky of Pittsburgh and the Rev. Eugene Hrabovsky of Bridgeville; three sisters, Mary Trusik of Natrona Heights, Helen Hrabovsky of Carnegie and Margaret Hrabovsky of Heidelberg, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and James Hrabovsky; and one sister, Betty Padgelek. Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Friends will also be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home of Natrona Heights. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home with the Rev. James Neal officiating. Burial will be private. Marlene S. Kerr, 63, of 1342 Franklin Ave., Franklin, died peacefully at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in her home surrounded by her family. Born Oct. 13, 1944, in Oil City, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Russell and Catherine Anderson Shawgo. She will be fondly remembered by her family as loving homemaker, mother, grandmother and trusted friend. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and Yahtzee, and, as her health permitted, taking Sunday car rides with her family. She was a member of Jesse Greer VFW Post 1885. Mrs. Kerr is survived by five children, William Dolan and his special friend, Linda, of Erie, Kimberly Dolan and her special friend, Carlos DeJesus, of Franklin, Karl "Eric" Dolan and his wife, Holli, of Franklin, Frank Kerr and his fianc,e, Kimberly Gesin, of Franklin, and Donald Colwell and his companion, Amanda Haylett, of Franklin; 16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are three brothers, William Shawgo Jr. of Seneca, Thomas Shawgo and his wife, Judy, of Franklin, and Jim Shawgo of Franklin; five sisters, Patricia Foust and her husband, Rodney, of Orange City, Fla., Cathy Masus of Plumer, Tammy Coleman and her husband, Donald, of Plumer, Debbie Deusser and her husband, Greg, of Sumner, Wash., and Barb Satterlee and her husband, Dave, of Polk; and two special friends, Sherri Miller and Marge Gough, both of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a twin sister, Darlene Lou Heigley; one niece, Latricia Ann Denny; and two nephews, James L. "T.J." Manross Jr. and Michael Shawgo. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Evans, Venango County VNA Hospice chaplain, and the Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Arthur A. Lutz, 69, of Lucinda, died early Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2007, at his home. Born Oct. 11, 1938 at Lucinda, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Anna E. Porter Lutz. Mr. Lutz married the former Jean A. Schmader on June 19, 1965, at St. Joseph Church in Lucinda, and she survives. Mr. Lutz served with the U.S. Army. He worked for Corrugated Box Factory in Knox for 10 years, then at Franklin Steel for 21 years until his retirement. Mr. Lutz was a member of the American Legion in Clarion, the Loyal Order of the Moose, where he served as a trustee, and the Legion of the Moose. He enjoyed hunting and playing cards at camp. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lutz is survived by one son, Timothy A. Lutz and his wife, Andrea L., of LaVerne, Calif.; five brothers, James C. Lutz and his wife, Carol, of Blairsville, Thomas W. Lutz of Clarence, N.Y., Raymond Lutz and his wife, Michal, of Lucinda, William J. Lutz of Lucinda and Paul A. Lutz of Knox; and three sisters, Delores Jane Hollis and her husband, William, of Leeper, Della M. Lutz of Lucinda and Nellie M. Rupert and her husband, James, of Shippenville. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Stephanie R. Lutz; one step-grandson, Andrew Walker; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lutz was preceded in death by one daughter, Sheri J. Burchfield; and three brothers, Richard A., Edward L. and Ronald E. Lutz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church in Lucinda with the Rev. William C. Miller as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Debra Ann Sonoski Pastor Debra Ann Sonoski Pastor, 47, of Oil City, died at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie following a lengthy illness. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. David C. Weible Jr., 83, of Knox, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Clarion. Born July 31, 1924, in Knox, he was the son of the late David C. and Mary Whitehill Weible. Mr. Weible retired from Knox Glass after 35 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Mr. Weible was a member of Edenburg Presbyterian Church in Knox. He also belonged to Berlin-Boswer American Legion Post 277 and the Knox Sportsman's Club. He was a 50-year member of Edenburg Lodge 550, F&AM, in Knox, the Venango Lodge of Perfection and the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Weible enjoyed hunting, bowling, golf and spending time with his grandchildren. He married the former Dorothy Hahn on March 16, 1943, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen Kellogg and her husband, Jon "Herk", of Knox, and Gayle Brohl of Madison, N.J.; one sister, Mary Jane Wise of Knox; two grandchildren, Kim Schmader and her husband, Kevin, of Brockport, and Jon T. Kellogg Jr. of Knox; and four great-grandchildren, Courtney Kellogg, Caitlin Kellogg, Landon Schmader and Lauren Schmader. In addition to his parents, Mr. Weible was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Weible and Robert Weible. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jay Montgomery, pastor of Edenburg Presbyterian Church in Knox, officiating. Interment with full military honors accorded by the Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post will follow in Knox Union Cemetery. John A. Winger, 74, of 1672 Sunville Road, Cooperstown, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh following an extended illness. Born July 2, 1933, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Ella Mae Brown Winger. He attended the Oil City schools. Mr. Winger had been employed by D.I.C. Tool Co. of Meadville as a foreman for eight years, retiring in 1983. He had previously worked in construction and as a truck driver. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he belonged to the Rainbow Beagle Club. Mr. Winger married the former Betty Mae Simpson of Franklin in their Sunville home on Oct. 3, 1949, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Mary Jane and Dan Buchanan of Meadville, John W. and Angie Winger of Henrys Bend, Betty Jean and Frank Kramer of Cochranton, David D. Winger of Sunville, Diana and Richard Vann of Conneaut Lake, Michael E. and Amy Winger of Franklin and Beverley and Frank Heller of Franklin. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Winger was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Leafa Griffin, Margaret Hoffman, Emma Jean Mylnarski, Lloyd Winger and Mary Lou Knight. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with Dale Power of the Jesus is Life Ministry presiding. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323. Condolences can be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

In the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) for Friday Dec 21, is a brief obit for Jane Carrier Allen born in Brookville, PA. No date of birth listed. From the sounds of the obit she might be in her 70s. No parents either. Since I have a tenuous connection to the Carriers, I'll ask the List if anyone can fill in the blanks. Al Plyler A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

The Derrick, December 21, 2007: Richard L. "Dick" Beightol, 373 Cooperstown Road, Jackson Township, Cooperstown Joseph Elmer Boyer Sr., Texas and formerly of Oil City Margaret R. Coyne Camp, Longmeadow, Mass., and formerly of Oil City John L. Hindman, Harmonsburg Kenneth H. Kohlmeyer, 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, Greenville, and formerly of 9 Penn Ave., Greenville Dorothy E. Miller, 821 Victory Church Road, Franklin Joseph Dale "Pete" Moiseenko, Knox Margaret Elizabeth "Peg" Myers, formerly of Halyday Run Road, Oil City Richard L. "Dick" Beightol, 74, of 373 Cooperstown Road, Jackson Township, Cooperstown, died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Pa., following an illness. Born June 10, 1933 in Jackson Township, he was a son of the late David and Margaret McDowell Beightol. He attended Cochranton area schools and graduated in 1952 from Cochranton High School. Mr. Beightol proudly served his country during the Korean War. He had enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 30, 1953 in Pittsburgh and was honorably discharged from active duty at Fort Mead, Md. on March 11, 1955. He attained private first class. He was awarded the National Defense Service, the United Nations Service, the Good Conduct and the Korean Service medals. After his discharge from the service, Mr. Beightol was employed as a burning machine operator at Joy Manufacturing Company of Franklin. He retired in 1995, following 39 years of service with Joy. He will best be remembered by family and friends tinkering around his home with the Cub Farmall "A" tractor. He would spend countless hours grooming his lawn and, in the winter months, plowing snow with his beloved tractor. As his health permitted, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending quality time with his family. He loved and cherished the times he spent with his beloved pug dog, "Puggy." On June 18, 1958, he was married to the former Shirley J. Graham in the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church, Franklin by the Rev. Kenneth Graham. She survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Beightol is survived by his children, Monte Beightol and his wife, Tammy, of Sunville, twin sons, Randy Beightol and his wife, Kelly, of Wyattville, and Ricky Beightol and his wife, Kathy, of Lake Moss, Texas, and a daughter, Marcy Ross and her husband, Willis, of Hannaville; grandchildren, Monte Lee Jr. and his special friend, Patricia, Christopher, Rebecca, Matthew and Josh Beightol, Jacob Ross and his wife, Jessica, Kayla Hughes and Will Anderson, and great grandchildren, Gage, Abigail, William, Holly, Kaliegh, Katelyn and Emma. He is also survived by a brother, John Beightol and his wife, Sue, of Cooperstown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Buster Beightol and Willard Hopwood; a sister, Jane Ruditis, and a granddaughter, Laura Lee Beightol. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin with the Rev. Brian Borger, pastor of the Titusville First Baptist Church, officiating. Full military burial rites will be accorded by members of the V.E.T.S. Funeral Honor Guard immediately following the memorial service. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed to the Howard H. Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, or to the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Warren E. Billingsley Dr. Warren E. Billingsley, 71, of 388 Larimer Road, Hadley, died at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, Stoneboro. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday's newspaper. Joseph Elmer Boyer Sr., 81, of Texas and formerly of Oil City, died at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2007, at the home of his son, Joe Jr., at 340 Washington Ave., Oil City, following an extended illness. Born in Oil City on Sept. 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Virgil W. and Beulah Alsbaugh Boyer Sr. He grew up in the Richardsville area near Brookville on his grandparents' farm. Mr. Boyer joined the U.S. Army on May 28, 1942, in Pittsburgh and saw action in the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged as a PFC on Dec. 25, 1945 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. He was awarded the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal for WWII with Bronze Arrowhead. Mr. Boyer drove truck all his life. He had worked for Kraft Concrete and retired from Klapec Trucking in 1988. Following his retirement, he moved to Texas to be near his daughters. He returned to Oil City for Thanksgiving and was unable to return to Texas due to ill health. Mr. Boyer was of the Protestant Faith. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. In 1947, he was married in Franklin to the former Edna Irene Beichner of Haney, Clarion County. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 1994. Mr. Boyer is survived by four children and their spouses, Carrie and Robert McKinney, Beulah Nichols and Debbie and Roy Summerville, all of Venus, Texas, and Joseph E. Boyer Jr. and his fianc,e, Rose Miller, of Oil City, 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded by two sisters, Connie Bridge and Carrie French; one brother, Virgil W. Boyer Jr. who was killed in action during the Korean War, and a half brother, Jim Mullens. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Bole, VNA Hospice chaplain, presiding. Full military honors provided by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow. Interment will be in the Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to VNA Hospice of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City. Condolences can be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Margaret R. Coyne Camp, 61, of Longmeadow, Mass., and formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, after being stricken ill at home on Monday. Mrs. Camp was the daughter of Dorothy Lucas Coyne and Patrick J. Coyne of Oil City, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Camp grew up in Oil City. After graduating from Venango Christian High School, she entered the convent of the Order of Saint Benedict in Erie. She was a member of the Sisters 66 choir, famous for a singing appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. After leaving the convent she met her husband, Joel, whom she loved dearly. Mrs. Camp was a talented singer and a frequent soloist for years at St. Joseph Church in Warren. She majored in special education at Mercyhurst College, dedicated time to special needs children, was a Girl Scout leader, and until the time of her death, loved her work as a special education aide at Longmeadow High School. Among her many passions, being a wife and mother was foremost. Along with her humor and kindness, she passed on her talents of art, dancing and music to her children, her greatest pride. She was deeply loved and will be truly missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her loving family, her husband of 38 years, Joel F. Camp, and children, J.T. Camp, Jamie Camp and his wife Nicole, Andrew Camp and his fianc,, Elizabeth Moy, Nora Camp and Tyler Camp. Mrs. Camp is also survived by her five siblings, Mary Ann Pack and her husband, Michael, of Houston, Texas, Patricia Winger and her husband, Daniel, and Dolores Coyne, all of St. Joseph, Mich., Rose Porter and husband Thomas of Sturbridge, Mass., and Joseph Coyne of West Middlesex; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law. She is also survived by 24 nieces and nephews and 13 grand nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, Mass. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, 519 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, Mass. Rites of committal will follow in Longmeadow Cemetery, Longmeadow, Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, Mass., 02154. Kenneth H. Kohlmeyer, 89, of 339 E. Jamestown Road, West Salem Township, Greenville, and formerly of 9 Penn Ave., Greenville, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at St. Paul Homes, West Salem Township, Greenville. Born April 8, 1918, in Eau Claire, he was the son of Thomas Lester and Elizabeth Hillard Kohlmeyer. Mr. Kohlmeyer served in the U.S. Army with the 508th Engineers from 1942 to 1945. He was in the European Theater and received five Bronze Stars for Battle, a Good Conduct Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. He was a member of the Nickelville Presbyterian Church in Nickelville. He was a 32nd degree Mason and belonged to the Allegheny Valley F & AM Lodge #552 and the Coudersport Consistory. He was also a member of VFW Post 7073 in Parker since 1948. He was married to Lucille G. Longwell, who survives at St. Paul Homes, Greenville. Also surviving are two sons, Dennis P. Kohlmeyer and his wife, Clara, of Van and James W. Kohlmeyer and his wife, Cheri, of Greenville, four grandchildren and five great grandsons. Mr. Kohlmeyer was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wilda Caldwell. No services will be held. Interment will be in Eau Claire Cemetery, Eau Claire. Arrangements are being handled by Loutzenhiser-Jordan Colonial Funeral Home, Greenville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Paul Homes, 339 E. Jamestown Road, Greenville, 16125. Condolences may be posted at loutzenhiser-jordanfuneralhome.com. Dorothy E. Miller, 84, of 821 Victory Church Road, Franklin, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at Sugar Creek Station. Born March 20, 1923 in Chautauqua, N.Y., she was the daughter of Mabel L. Flaherty and George W. Stevens, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller was a housewife. She attended Victory Heights United Brethren Church. She enjoyed cooking and quilting. When she was a resident of Franklin, Mrs. Miller enjoyed walking to Shop n' Save to see the friendly customers and staff who worked there. She became known as the "little Shop n' Save lady." On Jan. 25, 1992, she married Howard L. Miller, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller is survived by two children, Elmer W. Reagle and his wife, Renny, of Franklin, and Mabel Sue Fox and her husband, Tom, of Franklin; four grandchildren, Douglas Reagle of Houston, Texas, Renee Moffatt and her husband, Eric, of Jamestown, N.Y., Brad Reagle and his wife, Sharon, of Union City, and Ryan Hoffman and his wife, Angela, of Sugar Grove; two step grandchildren, Thomas E. Fox of Clearmont, Fla. and Shelly Heckman and her husband, Kevin, of Somerville, and eight great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Lucille Snyder of Franklin, Onalee Dalaba of Franklin and Amelia Ream of Mesa, Ariz., as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition of her parents and husband, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a brother, William Richard Stevens and two sisters, Anna M. Stevens and Arlene Ford. No services will be held. Interment will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be sent online to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Joseph Dale "Pete" Moiseenko, 50, of Knox, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier that day. Born April 10, 1957 in Homestead, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha Ross Moiseenko. Mr. Moiseenko joined the U.S. Navy in 1974. He trained in Corpus Christie, Texas, to become an aviation plane captain, serving on a naval ship. In 1978 he began working at the Owens-Illinois glass plant in Clarion until attending college. He than became employed at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the engineering department as a highway designer. He served as president of his local union and enjoyed attending meetings and being an active member. Mr. Moiseenko enjoyed his horses and drove his team every chance he could. He also found enjoyment in his dog, walking in the woods, taking long car rides, hunting and spending time with his family. Mr. Moiseenko was a Christian man who loved the Lord and enjoyed hearing different pastors and sermons. He was married Feb. 10, 1979, to the former Kimberly Whitmore, who survives. He is also survived by three daughters, Kassy Moiseenko of Knox, Karry Moiseenko of Knox and her fianc,, Craig Russell, and Mary Moiseenko of Natrona Heights; three sisters, Joyce Joyce of Grove City, Janice Johnston on Munhall and Georgia Ballas of Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. in Knox. Private funeral services will be held for the family only with the Rev. Chris Lewis officiating. Interment will be in the Knox Union Cemetery. Margaret Elizabeth "Peg" Myers, 92, formerly of Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 at the Golden Living Center, Oil City. Born April 16, 1915 in Crawford County, she was a daughter of William F. and Abigail Armstrong Kuntz. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Oil City High School. She worked at First Seneca Bank. She was married to William Alfred Myers, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, William Richard Myers of Pittsburgh and David Robert Myers of Bel Air Maryland; four grandchildren, Tim, Ted, Jason and Melissa; five great grandchildren, Katie, Benjamin, Rosa, Wil and Cora, and one niece, Gail Hicks of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Myers was preceded by two brothers, Richard Kuntz and Willard Kuntz and two sisters, Kathryn Kuntz and Helen Kulling. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Joseph E. Filer, IV, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

The Derrick, December 20, 2007: Donald E. Ace, Rockdale Road, Emlenton Richard L. "Dick" Beightol, 373 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown John R. "Jack" Daugherty, 204 Wallaceville Road, Titusville Joseph D. "Pete" Moiseenko, Knox Harvey C. Reder, Lawson Nursing Home, Jefferson Hills, formerly of Fisher Mamie Elizabeth "Betty" Troup, 746 15th St., Franklin Donald E. Ace, 74, of Rockdale Road, Emlenton, Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, died at 6::45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following a brief illness. Born Dec. 7, 1933, in Franklin, he was a son of Donald W. and Bertha M. Heckathorn Ace. He retired in 1996 from Cooper Energy in Grove City. Mr. Ace attended Chapel on the Hill Assembly of God in Emlenton. He enjoyed carpentry, hunting and fishing. He was married Feb. 20, 1956, in Emlenton to Frances Black Ace, who survives. Survivors also include seven children, Thomas E. Ace and wife, Melissa, Ronald J. Ace and wife, Ruth, Donald J. Ace and wife, Shirley, Sandra K. Edinger and husband, Terry, and Barbara Kriebel, all of Emlenton, Jerry L. Ace and wife, Jessica, of Wetumpka, Ala., and Kimberly Seamon and husband, Alan, of Meadville. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Clint Ace, Natasha Elder and husband, Nathan, Laura Ace and Ronald J. "RJ" Ace Jr., all of Emlenton, Jerod Ace of Streetsboro, Ohio, Casey Hovis and husband, Michael, of Rockhill, N.Y., Jessica Hagan of Greenwood, Ind., Tiffiny Hillwig and husband, Gary, of Parker, and Hillery Seamon and Billijo Seamon, both of Meadville. Survivors also include six great-grandchildren, Jake and Caleb Hovis, Haley and Taylor Ace, Chelsey Hillwig and Caden Ace; a brother, Robert L. Ace of Franklin; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Ace was preceded in death by a grandson, Craig Hupp; a sister, June Marie Ace; and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Floyd Snyder, a cousin of Mr. Ace, officiating. Interment will take place in St. Petersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, 45250-0301. Richard L. 'Dick' Beightol Richard L. "Dick" Beightol, 74, of 373 Cooperstown Road, Cooperstown, died at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, Pa. The Timothy J. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will appear Friday in The News-Herald. John R. "Jack" Daugherty, 65, of 204 Wallaceville Road, Titusville, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at his residence. Born July 20, 1942, in Bridgeport, Ill., he was a son of Wayne S. and Dorothy Zilliffro Daugherty. Mr. Daugherty retired in 2004 from Pritchard's Bus Service, where he worked as a bus driver. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Oil City. He was also a life member of the PNA Club and a member of the Franklin Horseshoe Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, veteran bowling and competitive horseshoe pitching and his grandson, Logan. Surviving are two children, John L. Daugherty of Titusville and his special friend, Rhonda Bowersox of Oil City and Richard W. Daugherty and his wife, Karen, of Franklin; and a grandson, Logan R. Daugherty of Franklin. Survivors also include a sister, Pat Snyder and her husband, Mike, of Polk; three brothers, Larry Daugherty and his wife, Rose, of Wilson, N.C., Ray Daugherty of Butler and Jim Daugherty of Franklin; his former wife, Glenna Daugherty of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Daugherty; and a sister, Shirley Orr. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 9 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Roberts of the Oakland United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Daugherty family. Condolences may be sent on-line at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Joseph D. 'Pete' Moiseenko Joseph D. "Pete" Moiseenko, 50, of Knox, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh from injuries sustained in an automobile accident earlier in the day. The William N. Rupert Mortuary of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Harvey C. Reder Harvey C. Reder, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, in Lawson Nursing Home, Jefferson Hills, in the Pittsburgh area. Born Aug. 3, 1937, in Pittsburgh, he was the only son of Francis and Virginia (Maggs) Reder. Mr. Reder lived in the Baldwin Borough area of Pittsburgh until 1981 and between 1981 and 2004 he lived in Fisher, Clarion County. He was a carpenter, working for the Carpenter's Union for 40 years, and was an avid outdoor sportsman. Surviving are his wife, Helen (Schmidt) Reder of Elizabeth; two daughters and their husbands, Lori and Rob Moran and Chris "Sissy" and Steve Balogh; five grandchildren, grandsons, Michael and Danny Moran and Josh Balogh and granddaughters, Sam Lee and Julia Balogh; and one sister and her husband, Virginia and Frank Daube. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, 1701 State Route 51 (Large), Jefferson Hills, (412) 384-0350. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Rudolph Smoley as celebrant. Interment will be in Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery in the Pleasant Hills area of Pittsburgh. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Suite 203, Pittsburgh, 15234, or Lawson Nursing Home, 540 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills, 15025. Mamie Elizabeth "Betty" Troup, 40, of 746 15th St., Franklin, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Oct. 18, 1967, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Daniel Wallace Umstead and Betty Elizabeth Whitley Umstead. Mrs. Troup attended Franklin High School. She enjoyed her kids and grandkids, camping, scrapbooks, taking long walks and writing. Surviving are three daughters, Amber Troup and friend, Patrick Sinclair, of Oil City, Nicole Troup and boyfriend, Michael Odell, of Oil City, and Jill Sanford of Franklin; and one son, Cody Troup of Oil City. Survivors also include seven grandchildren, Haley Martin Troup, Jason Sinclair, Sierra Sinclair, Saige Troup and Aiden Odell, all of Oil City, and Devin Green and Isabel of Franklin; and her husband Harold D. Troup of Oil City. Also surviving are three brothers and their wives, Daniel Umstead and Staci of Reno, David Umstead and Sis of Franklin and Lloyd Umstead and Brenda of Franklin; three sisters, Patricia Kinch and Sonny of Clarksville, Tenn., Linda Lou Miller of Sugarcreek, and Mary Jane Nulf and Donny of Oil City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family are suggested.

The Derrick, December 19, 2007: James L. "Stitch" Eddy, Titusville Dolores J. Eisenman, 351 Causeway Drive, formerly of 1132 Buffalo St. Gladys Hoovler Comfort Oaks, Franklin and Lake Alfred, Fla. Stella Jo Say, Ruskin, Fla., formerly of Grove City Mamie Elizabeth "Betty" Troup, 746 15th St. Getting it right - Mary Margaret Hartzell James L. "Stitch" Eddy, 59, of 228 E. Walnut St., Titusville, died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Dec.16, 2007, at UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Mr. Eddy was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Titusville, a son of the late Gerald and Mary Wiehe Eddy. He graduated from Titusville High School in 1967 and earned an associate degree in marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Eddy formerly owned James L. Eddy Associates for more than 20 years as independent representative for leather products. He later went to work for Drake Printing as a sales representative. He was member of F & AM Lodge 754, Zem Zem Shrine, Colonel Drake Shrine Club of which he served as past president, BPOE Lodge 264 and a seven-year member of Venango County Tri-Wheels riding and participating in parades. He was a social member of Bruce Shorts VFW Post 5958, Cleo J. Ross American Legion Post 368 and PNA Group 2031. Mr. Eddy enjoyed golfing, cooking for special events and being with his family. Survivors include his wife Barbara Blossey Eddy whom he married Jan. 1, 1994, in Sarasota, Fla.; a son, Christopher Eddy of Massachusetts; two step-sons, Brett Johnson and his wife Katy of Gibsonia and Eric Johnson and his wife Hannah of Cheswick; four step-grandchildren Brooke, Evan, Max and Riley Johnson; a brother, William Eddy and his wife Nancy of Summerfield, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. F. & A. M. Lodge 754 will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. BPOE Lodge 264 will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Jacqueline Wagner, senior assistant to the pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, 16505. Dolores J. Eisenman, 81, of 351 Causeway Drive, formerly of 1132 Buffalo St., Franklin, died at 3:49 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Sugarcreek Station. Born March 24, 1926, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Anson C. and Ruth E. Connell Jacobs. Mrs. Eisenman was a clerk for Penelec and also the City of Franklin. She was a secretary for Jacobs Television, a business owned by her brother in Franklin, for many years. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church. Mrs. Eisenman enjoyed stamp collecting and reading. She loved animals. She was married Nov. 22, 1957, to John "Jack" F. Eisenman who preceded her in death July 8, 1992. Mrs. Eisenman is survived by two children, David E. Gulnac of Franklin and Louise Kelley of 106 Palmer Ave., Franklin and her fiancé Ted Green, also of Franklin; a sister, Mrs. Melvin (Janet R.) Hartle of Conneaut Lake; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Dorothy King, a resident of Sugarcreek Station. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother, William R. Jacobs. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, with the Rev. Ronald Bole of VNA Hospice, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent online a www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Gladys Hoovler Comfort Oaks Gladys Hoovler Comfort Oaks, a lifelong resident of Franklin, died Dec.14, 2007, at her winter home in Lake Alfred, Fla. Born Dec. 26, 1922, she was a daughter of Orin F. and Grace Lineman Hoovler. She was a 1941 graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Oaks worked as a bookkeeper at the old People's Clothing Store on Liberty Street, was the manager of the drive-in Branch of the First National Bank for many years, and was a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Department of Services from which she retired in 1981. For 25 years since her retirement, Mrs. Oaks enjoyed spending her winters in Florida. Throughout her life she loved family, friends, and the beauty of Franklin. She greatly enjoyed reading and a book was an almost constant companion. A quick smile, a generous spirit, and a gentle heart were her nature. Mrs. Oaks was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She is survived by her devoted husband Carl; a son, Ronald Comfort and his wife Marilyn of Charlottesville, Va.; and grandchildren, Heather Comfort of Harrisonburg, and Virginia and Jason Comfort of Charlottesville. Mrs. Oaks is also survived by a brother, Harry Hoovler and his wife Alma of Franklin; a stepson, Dennis Oaks and his wife Debbie of Franklin; and a stepdaughter Connie Campbell of Polk. Many nephews and nieces survive in addition to three step-grandchildren, Jeff and Andy Phillips of Polk and Jessica Oaks of Franklin; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Harold Comfort; two brothers, Ray and Robert Hoovler; and a sister, Glora Lepley. Mrs. Oaks was cremated and a memorial service will be planned and announced at a future time. Stella Jo Say Stella Jo Say, 73, 4120 Cockroach Bay Road, Lot 150B, Ruskin, Fla., formerly of Grove City, died at 3:04 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Allen; and four daughters, Linda Jo Vitale and her husband Bruce of Polk, Patricia Say Husband of Mercer, Jackie Lee Say of Tampa, Fla. and Vicki Say of Jackson Center. Mamie Elizabeth 'Betty' Troup Mamie Elizabeth "Betty" Troup, 40, of 746 15th St. Franklin, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at UPMC Northwest Seneca. Morrison Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Petroleum St., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday. Getting it right - Mary Margaret Hartzell Mary Margaret Hartzell, 87, of Marble, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Michael Church, Fryburg or the Golden Living Center, Shippenville.

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The Derrick, December 18, 2007: Robert Raymond Elliott, Chestnut Street, Clarion Rita Ann Groff, Dayton, Pa. Mary Margaret Hartzell, Marble Mary M. Wilson, 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Rea funeral scheduled in church Robert Raymond Elliott Robert Raymond Elliott, 83, of Chestnut Street, Clarion, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in McKinley Health Care, Brookville. Born Aug. 14, 1924, in Clarion, he was the son of Robert W. and Bessie Kerr Elliott. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Mr. Elliott ran the James Elliott Esso Station for nine years and worked for the Pennsylvania American Water Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion and the IOOF Lodge No. 252 in Clarion. Mr. Elliott enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was married Sept. 30, 1949, to Mary Smith, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Robert F. Elliott of Clarion and Richard E. Elliott and wife, Cindy, of Venus; one granddaughter, Amy Lynn Whitney, and one grandson, Robert James Elliott. He also is survived by one brother, Edward J. Elliott and wife, Dorothy, of Shippenville; and one sister and her husband, Lida and James Schwabenbauer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Elliott was preceded in death by a brother, John Elliott; and two sisters, Naomi Hetrick and Patricia Wolbert. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Rita Ann Groff, 76, of Dayton, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Born June 22, 1931, in Dayton, Armstrong County, she was the daughter of Jennings and Eleanor Lewis Enterline. Mrs. Groff worked as a cashier in the cafeteria at the Dayton High School for many years. She was a member of the Dayton United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir ad also was a staff member with DCCC's. Mrs. Groff was very actively involved with the Democratic party. She loved to go shopping and was an expert bargain hunter. Mrs. Groff was married Aug. 30, 1948, to Clyde A. Groff, who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Susan Scaife and husband, Bill, and JoEllen Stockdale and husband, Denny, all of Dayton; Amy Pepple and husband, Lee, of Punxsutawney; Karen Williams and husband, Steve, of Fairmount City; Kathy Row and husband, Ed, of Frankfort, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Wendy, Kim, Curt, Kayla, Madison, Mallory and Lindsey; and four great-grandchildren, McCaffery "Mac," Morwenn, Rylee and Cole. She also is survived by one sister, Mae Fetsko of Rochester, N.Y. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Marts; and two brothers, Elder Enterline and Lee Enterline. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Bauer-Bly Funeral Home, 125 E. Main St., Dayton, Pa. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Dayton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Howard officiating. Interment will be in the Emory Chapel Cemetery, Wayne Township, Armstrong County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton United Methodist Church. Send an online condolence to www.bauer-bly.com. Mary Margaret Hartzell, 87, of Marble, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville. Prior to that, she had resided at Highland Oaks for six years. Born Oct. 24, 1920, in Millerstown, Elk Township, she was the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret Steiner Hartle. Mrs. Hartzell resided in the Marble area all her life, was a housewife and mother to several foster children, and was employed as a cook at various restaurants including The Washington House, Rheas and The Clarion Restaurant. She was married May 16, 1942, to Norman Hartzell, who died Dec. 6, 2001. She and her husband owned and operated Hollow Dwellers Camp Ground for many years. She had many interests and friends and enjoyed playing the violin. Mrs. Hartzell was a member of St. Michael Church, Fryburg, and the Rosary Society of the church. Surviving are one sister, Katherine Aaron of Shippenville; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 3:45 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael Church, Fryburg, with the Rev. David Poulson, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Fryburg. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Michael Church or to The Golden Living Center, Shippenville. Mary M. Wilson, 85, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2007, in her home. Born April 23, 1922, in Forest County, she was a daughter of Howard H. and Minnie Clifton Hillard. Her mother died when she was an infant and she was raised by her grandparents, Hobart and Myrtle Hillard of East Hickory. Mrs. Wilson was a 1942 graduate of Endeavor High School. She worked for 18 years at Lincoln School Cafeteria. Mrs. Wilson was an active member of the First Church of God in Oil City for more than 65 years. She enjoyed the "Seniors" group and the "Out-to-Lunch Bunch" activities at the church. On Dec. 11, 1942, she married Howard L. "Bucky" Wilson in the First Church of God in Oil City. He preceded her in death June 26, 1986. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dale H. and Kathy Wilson of Oil City, formerly of Franklin; three grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and Holli Wilson, Scott and Sheila Wilson and Wendy and Clay Frank, all of Fishers, Ind.; and the love of her life, six great-grandsons, Cameron and Blake Wilson, Grant and Seth Wilson and Jacob and Brendan Frank, all of Fishers, Ind. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the First Church of God in Oil City. A Celebration of her life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Brenda Snedden, senior pastor of the church, and the Rev. Vernon Allison, director of the Church of God Ministries in Western Pennsylvania, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the First Church of God, 11 E. Eighth St., Oil City, or to a charity of one's choice. Rea funeral scheduled in church Funeral services for William Arthur Rea, 93, of Seventh Avenue, Clarion, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church, Wood Street, Clarion. The services were originally scheduled in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, Clarion. Mr. Rea died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, in his home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

The Derrick, December 17, 2007: Charles E. Best, Titusville Gary Floyd Cramer, formerly of Clintonville Sylvia A. Kluck, Oil City Ruth A. Mealy, Meadville, formerly of Oil City Bernice A. O'Brien, Emlenton Carmella "Lena" Falvo Parisse, 95 Beech Drive, Franklin, formerly of Oil City William Arthur Rea, Clarion Shirley Armagost Seigworth, Strattanville Sally R. Thomas, Longview, Texas Mary M. Wilson, 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Charles E. Best Charles E. Best, 91, of 749 Garden St., Titusville, died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at his residence. Born June 21, 1916, in Knox, he was a son of Rowland and Nettie Moyer Best. He was married to Lena M. Exley on Sept. 10, 1939, in Greenville. Mr. Best was employed by Pennzoil Refinery and Koppers chemical plant for 32 years as a boiler fireman until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown. Mr. Best enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed going for walks and rides. He is survived by his wife of Titusville; a daughter, Kathleen White and her husband Michael of Staunton, Va., a granddaughter, Natalie Hutchens and her husband Keith; four great grandchildren, Michael White, Lauren Fisher, Madison Hutchens and Charles Leroy Marsh and his wife Amanda; two great great grandchildren, Zachary Marsh and Carson Marsh; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son and a daughter-in-law, Charles Robert Best and Judith Ann Best; a grandson, Brock Robert Best; and two brothers, Dana and Nevin Best. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 330 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Tabernacle in Dempseytown with the Rev. Robert Witmer, retired pastor, and the Rev. Dana Lewis, pastor of Mt. Carmel Tabernacle, officiating. Interment will be in Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be given to Disabled American Veterans or to any local chapter of the Humane Society. Gary Floyd Cramer, 67, formerly of Clintonville, died Saturday, Dec. 15, in The Caring Place, Franklin, where he resided for three and a half years. He was born Dec. 21, 1939, on his grandparents' farm in Kennerdell. Mr. Cramer attended Victory and Cranberry schools and served in the United States Air Force for six years, during which time he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and Alamogordo, New Mexico. He and his wife moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where they lived for 12 years. There, he worked for Red Aircraft Service as an airframe and power plant mechanic. Mr. Cramer and his family moved in 1975 to the area where he worked at Joy Mining Machinery as a machine wirer for 23 years, as well as serving on the committee of the IAofM union. Mr. Cramer's hobbies included hunting, bowling and golfing. He loved to cook, winning numerous ribbons at local chili competitions. Surviving are his wife, Betty; a son, Donald and wife, Karen, of Franklin; a daughter, Suzanne Sandrock and husband, Michael, of Clintonville; three grandchildren, Cory and Kristen Milliken of Clintonville and Alea Cramer of Franklin; his sister, Patricia Berry of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three half brothers, William and Robert Hitzeman of Jersey Shore and David Cramer of Oil City; two half sisters, Lisa Craig of Cooperstown, and Mary Carman of Lock Haven; an uncle Dalton Cramer of Kennerdell; an aunt, Evelyn Donaldson of Clarion; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald P. Cramer and Erma Hitzeman, and a stepbrother, Jack Miller. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Anthony Catullo, pastor of the Union Presbyterian Church in Clintonville, officiating. Email condolences at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. Sylvia A. Kluck, 89, a resident of the Golden Living Center, Oil City, since June 8, 2004, formerly of 7 VoTech Drive and 207 College Drive, Oil City, died at 3:23 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, following an extended illness. Born May 27, 1918, in Pardoe, Mercer County, she was the daughter of Wallace and Millie Pizor Filer. She was of the Lutheran Faith. Mrs. Kluck had worked at Imperial Cleaners in her earlier years. She was a homemaker, an avid bingo player and enjoyed playing 500 in a card club for many years. She also liked to feed the birds, grow flowers and work in her vegetable garden. Mrs. Kluck was married Sept. 2, 1939, to Clarence E. "Pete" Kluck, who preceded her in death July 16, 1978. Surviving are four children and their spouses, Clarence "Pete" and Dianne Kluck of Oil City and their children, John, Janet and Jeff and his wife, Becky; Linda and Gene Mitchell of Oil City and their son, Nick and his wife, Sabrina; Louise and Jim Bauer of Marienville; and William and Cathy Kluck of Oil City and their children, William Jr., Kellie, Melissa and Steven; and five great-grandchildren, Emily, Ben, Christine, Taylor and Chase. She also is survived by a half sister, Mary Louise Jones of Mercer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kluck was preceded in death by one sister, Alberta Filer; and by the following half brothers and sisters, John W. Filer, Wallace Filer Jr., Beulah Mae Bollinger, Robert James Filer and an infant, Lawrence Filer. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gregory P. Passauer, pastor of St. Mary Church, Crown, officiating. Interment will follow in Shaw Farm Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Ruth A. Mealy, 89, formerly of Oil City, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community in Meadville, died there at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Born July 16, 1918, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Walter and Lena Ausel Tarr. Mrs. Mealy was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. She retired from Oilwell Supply Division of U.S. Steel in 1981. After retirement she developed an interest in painting ceramics which are now family treasures. She also developed a love for Yorkshire terrier dogs, having had three and each was a beloved companion. Mrs. Mealy loved gardening and many people passing by appreciated her flowers. In 1934 she married Blaine Mealy, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Williams and husband, Randal, of Oil City; a son, Daniel E. Mealy and wife, Jane, of Conneaut Lake; eight grandchildren, Vicki Miller, Joyce Reese, Carolyn Williams, Robert Williams, Deborah Shrump, Darryl Mealy, Darlene Toohey and Darren Mealy; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Sisney; and three brothers, Richard Tarr, Robert Tarr and Joseph Tarr Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today. Funereal services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be a made to Good Hope Lutheran Church, 800 Moran St, Oil City, 16301. Bernice A. O'Brien Bernice A. O'Brien, 95, of Emlenton, died Friday evening, Dec. 14, 2007, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Mrs. O'Brien also had been a resident for some time at the Parker Personal Care Home in Parker. Mrs. O'Brien was born in Foxburg Feb. 25, 1912. She was the daughter of Theodore A. and Ethel I. McCoy Mullen. Mrs. O'Brien was a long time member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers and feeding the birds. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond V. O'Brien. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters, and a nephew. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hile Funeral Home, 120 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Michael Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Conrad Kraus, pastor at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 6:15 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Cemetery, P.O. Box 177, Emlenton. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] Carmella 'Lena' Falvo Parisse Carmella "Lena" Falvo Parisse, 85, of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin, died at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in her home surrounded by her family. Born June 5, 1922, in Washington, Pa., she was the daughter of Dominic and Aghetina Maglietta Falvo. She was a graduate of Washington High School and then graduated in the 1941-42 term from Mason Frederick School of Beauty in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Parisse worked as a beautician with her sister, Patricia, at Pat's Beauty Shop in Washington, Pa. She was married Nov. 25, 1948, to Louis L. Parisse in Washington, Pa., where they resided until 1950. They then moved to Oil City where they lived from 1950 to 1971 and where Mrs. Parisse was the coordinator of volunteers for the former Oil City Hospital for many years. After living in Butler for about seven years, they returned to the area to reside in Franklin where she was a faithful member of St. Patrick Church. In more recent years, Mrs. Parisse became an active member of the Franklin YMCA and volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program. She was heavily involved in and enjoyed her Bible study group with her friends. They also helped in many other community interests and charities. Mrs. Parisse loved and lived for her children and her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Louis Parisse, of 59 years; a daughter, Kathleen Romano and husband, Bruce, of Madison, Ohio; a son, Samuel L. Parisse of Indiana, Pa.; three grandchildren, Anne-Marie Layhue and husband, Josh, of Smithfield, Michael L. Romano and Kristina P. Romano, both of Madison, Ohio. She also is survived by a sister, Dolly Passantino of Denver, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Parisse was preceded in death by three brothers, Anthony, Joseph and Louis; and a sister, Patricia De Rosa. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Patrick Church, Franklin, with the Rev. Robert A. Manning presiding. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Venango County Foundation, Hospice Program, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. William Arthur Rea, 93, of Seventh Avenue, Clarion, died Saturday, Dec. 15, in his home. Born Jan. 25, 1914, in Clarion, he was the son of Norman Arthur and Kittie L. Servey Rea. Mr. Rea attended Clarion High School and Clarion State Teachers College where he lettered in football and track. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged with the rank of lieutenant. Along with his father, Mr. Rea founded and operated the L & R Decorating Store in Clarion. He also founded the R & S Metals Corp. and the Rea Jobber Division businesses, also in Clarion. Mr. Rea was an avid golfer, hunter and world traveler. He was the oldest living member of the Presbyterian Church in Clarion. He was a strong supporter of the Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, the Clarion Hospital; Clarion University and the Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Rea married his wife, Louise, in 1939 and she preceded him in death in 2005. Surviving are his son, William Rea II and his wife, Linda; five grandchildren, Deborah Reed, Tracy Zimmerman, William Rea III, Aaron Rea and Shane Rea; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Twila Maxwell and Norma Stroup. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and three sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Graveside services are exclusive to family only. Memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church Permanent Memorial Fund; The Clarion Hospital or to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice. Shirley Armagost Seigworth, 78, of Rehoboth Road, Strattanville, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Aug. 2, 1929, in Strattanville, she was the daughter of Merlin "Merle" and Madelene Eberly Leadbetter. She was married to Roy E. Armagost Oct. 13, 1946, and he preceded her in death May 10, 1987. She married Howard P. Seigworth July 28, 1989, and he preceded her in death April 16, 2004. Mrs. Seigworth was a homemaker, a life member of the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church, former Sunday school teacher in the children's department and for more than 20 years she was crcle chairman. She also was a member of the Strattanville American Legion Auxiliary and a volunteer for the American Cancer and Red Cross. She enjoyed cooking, baking and making peanut butter fudge and hard tack candy for family and friends. For many years she did crocheting and knitting hats, mittens, sweaters, lap robes and afghans for church mission projects and for family and friends. Mrs. Seigworth loved to be with family and friends, especially living with her loving daughter and her family. She also enjoyed many hours with the family pet dog, Lucy. Surviving are one daughter, Cindy, and her husband, "Randy" Bell of Strattanville; three grandchildren, Kurtis, Brianna and Brandon Bell who lovingly knew her as Nana; one brother, Melvin Leadbetter of Strattanville; one sister, Roma and husband, Keith Goheen of Strattanville; three stepsons, LeRoy and wife, Mary Ann Armagost of Lucinda, David and wife, Nancy Armagost of Corsica, Ralph and wife, Joan Seigworth of Strattanville; two stepdaughters, Mary and husband, Ron Beichner of Butler and Noreen and husband, George Pieper of Florida; one sister-in-law, Twila Desko of Florida; 16 stepgrandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; two brothers, Merlin and Allen Leadbetter; and a stepgrandson, Clem Beichner. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion, and also from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of services at 11 a.m. in the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church with Rev. James Dietrich officiating. Interment will follow in the New Rehoboth-Greenville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the New Rehoboth-Greenville Presbyterian Church, 1419 Rehoboth Church Road, Clarion, 16214. Sally R. Thomas of Longview, Texas, died unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at Longview Regional Hospital in Longview, Texas. Born Sept. 21, 1941, in Van, she was the daughter of Paul and Ethel Rumberger. Ms. Thomas attended Emlenton and Cranberry schools. She was a homemaker and in her earlier years she worked in food service. She loved her family and her two dogs; enjoyed reading, the outdoors, yellow roses, collecting rocks and riding the motorcycle. She lived with her best friend and longtime companion, Tony Rhoades who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kim Dennis and her husband, Ron, of Dallas, Pa., Kathy Merwin and her husband, Bill, of St. Petersburg and Karen Landers and her husband, Sylvan, of Oil City, two sons, Thomas Karns Jr. and longtime companion, Rosanna Knight of Barkeyville, and Samuel Thomas of Vermont; nine grandchildren, Tejay Dennis, April Wolfe, Brittany Hilliard, Cassie Merwin, Rachel Landers, Leah Landers, Kayla Karns, Matthew Thomas & Heidi Thomas. She is also survived by three sisters, Judy Hoffman of Oil City, Betty Lou Williams of Georgia and Dorothy O'Brien and husband, Tom, of Georgia; two brothers, Dick Rumberger and wife, Helene, of East Freedom and Jim Rumberger and wife, Ann, of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother. Private memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Oakland United Methodist Church. Mary M. Wilson Mary M. Wilson, 85, of 7 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, 2007, at her residence. The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, December 15, 2007: Grace Luella Hummel Bashline, formerly of Shannon Drive, Clarion Cecilia P. Dolecki, formerly of Hillcrest Ave, Oil City Mildred Rayetta Flockerzi, Flockerzi Road, Oil City, K. Lucille "Lucy" Hoover, 1114 Old Mercer Road, Franklin Donald E. McKinney, 30 West Main St., Youngsville Carmella Louise Parisse, 95 Beech Drive, Franklin Edith L. (Edie) Riggs, Knox, formerly of Canonsburg William Richard Turner, 432 N. Front St., Rocky Grove Anthony E. "Andy" Yoch, Tionesta Grace Luella Hummel Bashline, 85, formerly of Shannon Drive, Clarion, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born Oct. 5, 1922, in Summerville, she was the daughter of Charles A. and Lorena Lowers Hummel. Mrs. Bashline taught school for a few years and was a telephone operator for Bell Telephone in Clarion for many years. She was a member of the Pioneers of Bell Telephone. For more than 60 years, Mrs. Bashline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, where she married her beloved husband, Russell C. Bashline, June 2, 1945, and they renewed their vows to celebrate their 50th anniversary together amongst family and friends. He preceded her in death April 2, 2002. Mrs. Bashline will be remembered for her enjoyment of singing and playing the piano and her ability to play the piano "by ear." She was a devoted and loving wife, a caring mother, sister and aunt and a very loving grandmother and great-grandmother, called "Nana." She faced challenges in her later years with charm and determination. Mrs. Bashline will be sadly missed by her children, Barbara J. Wynkoop and her husband, Robert, of Enterprise, Ala., Gary W. Bashline and his wife, Kathleen, of Seabrook Beach, N.H., Kimberly A. Leith and her husband, William Douglas, of Clarion and Lisa Bashline of Clarion; her grandchildren, Traci Wynkoop and her husband Scott, of Birmingham, Ala., Kelli Wynkoop Blessey and husband, Peter, of Mandeville, La.., Austin Bashline, of Seabrook Beach, N.H., Jennifer Leith, of Allison Park, Pittsburgh, and Jenessa Leith, of Clarion; and great-grandchildren, Emily, Elizabeth and William Blessey of Mandeville, La., Turner, Cooper, Gabe and Addison Grace of Birmingham, Ala., and Alexis and Rebecca Leith, of Clarion. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Deloris Caldwell, of Brookville; her only brother, Charles Hummel and wife, Nancy, of Delphi, Ind.; brothers-in-law, Fred Wise, of Clarion, Gene Master, of Cranberry, and Raymond Bashline and wife, Pat, of Kittanning; and a sister-in-law, Nylene Kerr, of Clarion; plus numerous nieces, nephews, friends and former neighbors. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bashline was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Russell, on June 23, 1953; a grandson, Bryan Russell; and sisters, Emma Hollenbaugh, Esther Gulnac, Jessie Lindenau, LaGene Wise, Marian Master and Helen Slaugenhaupt. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Monday at Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, Wood Street, Clarion, 16214. Cecilia P. Dolecki, 91, formerly of Hillcrest Ave, Oil City, died at 11:15 pm Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born March 11, 1916, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Joseph and Agnes Siembieda. Mrs. Dolecki was a 1934 graduate of Oil City High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the St. Joseph Rosary Altar Society. She was married May 21, 1935, to Sigmund J. Dolecki, who preceded her in death March 21, 1992. Mrs. Dolecki was a long time waitress at Chacona's and the Holiday Inn. Surviving are a son, Robert S. Dolecki of Oil City; several nieces and nephews; and two caregivers, Isabelle Osenider and Patty Feroz, both of Oil City. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Siembieda; and a sister, Veronica Bienko. Friends will be received in the gathering area at St. Joseph Church from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Church with Msgr. John W. Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Oil City Presbyterian Home or a charity of one's choice The Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mildred Rayetta Flockerzi, 96, of Flockerzi Road, Oil City, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at her niece's home, where she resided for the past four months. Miss Flockerzi lived on the Flockerzi Road farm, where she was born, until February of this year. Born August 17, 1911, in Coal Hill, she was the daughter of Martin and Minnie Kapp Flockerzi. Miss Flockerzi attended the one-room Gilson School, which was also on Flockerzi Road near her home. Even though she spent most of her life on one country road, her kindness touched many. Her quiet steady demeanor made her a favorite aunt to three generations of nieces and nephews, who loved to spend time with her on the farm baking cookies, helping with chores, feeding animals and planting and tending the garden. Miss Flockerzi was a long-standing member of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church, where she worshipped regularly. For many years, she arrived early, took a seat in the back pew with her family and greeted others as they arrived. She is survived by seven nieces and nephews, Delores (Perry) Goodman and husband, Glenn, with whom she lived of Oil City, Judith (Perry) Stahlman of Seneca, Marjorie (Perry) Fye and husband, Howard, of Knox, Donna (Flockerzi) Webster and husband, Ron, of Oil City, Janet (Mattson) Swanson and husband, William, of Sharpsville, Marilyn (Mattson) Charney and husband, Andrew, of State College, and William Mattson and wife, Peggy, of South Carolina. Surviving as well are two more generations of nieces and nephews, who were a consistent source of joy in her life. As the last surviving member of her immediate family, she was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, brothers, Homer, Glenn and Frank Flockerzi, and sisters, Gladys Mattson, Grace Perry, and Ella and Frances Flockerzi. Two nephews, Eugene and Daryl Flockerzi, and her beloved cat, Martha, also preceded her in death. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pat Ellis, pastor of Heckathorn United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. K. Lucille "Lucy" Hoover, 81, of 1114 Old Mercer Road, Franklin, died at 1:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital, Erie, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 5, 1926, in Utica, she was a daughter of Elmer "Jim" and Edith Crawford Eakin. She was a 1943 graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Hoover graduated from beautician school and for several years, she worked for Parks Furniture store. A homemaker, she was a member of St. John Episcopal Church and attended Uniontown Church and Sunday school. She enjoyed golfing and along with her husband, was a member of the Oil City VFW. She had been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was married March 25, 1961, to Eugene Hoover, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Timothy E. Deemer and his wife, Jennifer, and two grandchildren, Dustin Deemer and Brandi Deemer, all of San Antonio, Texas. Also surviving are two sisters, Sara Jane Barnes and her husband, Arthur, of Sandy Lake, and Mary Murdock of Cochranton; three brothers, Harry "Gene" Eakin and his wife, Barbara, of Utica, Lawrence Eakin and his wife, Adah, of Erie, and Robert Eakin and his wife, Carol, of Franklin; a sister-in-law, Patricia Eakin of Franklin; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Monday in Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with her former pastor, the Rev. John Sass Jr., pastor emeritus of Christ United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of ones choice. Donald E. McKinney, 80, a prominent Warren County Funeral Director of 30 West Main St., Youngsville, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born March 5, 1927, in Sligo, Clarion County, he was the son of the late John D. and Zelma McGinnis McKinney. Born of Irish decent, Mr. McKinney was proud of his heritage and enjoyed traveling several times to the county of Sligo, Ireland, his ancestral home. He graduated from Sligo High School, Sligo, in 1945, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served his country in the Pacific Theater and was stationed in Luzon in the Philippines from 1945 to 1947, where he attained the rank of sergeant major. He received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippines Independence Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal. After receiving his honorable discharge from the service, he enrolled at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He graduated and received his funeral director's license in 1950. He married the former Marilyn Loomis on June 1, 1951, in the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Youngsville. He was a practicing funeral director for more than 50 years and received the "50 Year Award" from the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association in June of 2000 at Harrisburg. Mr. McKinney was formerly employed by the Earl E. Young Funeral Home in Youngsville, where he served his internship. He then purchased the funeral home from Mr. and Mrs. Young in 1962, changing the name to McKinney Funeral Home. In 1996, he and his wife purchased the former Martin's Village Furniture Building in Sugar Grove and converted it into a branch funeral home to better serve the Sugar Grove community. Don considered it an honor and a privilege to serve the Youngsville and Sugar Grove communities, and will be remembered by the families he served in his funeral practice for his kindness and compassion during their time of bereavement. He retired from funeral service because of failing health in March of 2000, when his daughter, Cindy, whom he had employed for 20 years, purchased the funeral home business, which has now been in continuous operation for more than 100 years. After his retirement, Don and his wife, Marilyn, enjoyed spending time at their winter home in Palmetto, Fla., and summers at their home on Chautauqua Lake, N.Y. He enjoyed traveling with his family and had traveled extensively throughout United States and Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the British Isles. Don liked to reflect on the fact that he had made the trek to the top of Diamond Head in Hawaii with his wife and also to the top of Blarney Castle's many steps to kiss the Blarney Stone. He very much enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren and will be remembered as a generous and loving father, grandfather, and brother and friend who had an unfailing sense of fairness and a sense of humor and wit. He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Youngsville for more than 50 years and served there in various capacities. He was a member of the Halgren-Wilcox Post 658 of the American Legion of Youngsville, a 50-year member of the Stillwater Lodge #758 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Youngsville where he was a 32nd degree mason, the Coudersport Consistory, and the Erie Zem Zem Shrine Temple. He was a former member of the National Funeral Directors Association and was fortunate to attend their annual conventions held each fall in various major U.S. cities for many years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and the Warren-Elk-McKean County Funeral Directors Association, where he served as past president and secretary and was instrumental in establishing health insurance coverage for funeral directors in the area. He was also a member of the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, serving as past president and on the board of directors for 34 years, and the association awarded him with a plaque in 2001, recognizing his devoted service of more than 30 years. Don served as a Deputy Coroner in Warren County for many years. He was a former member of the Youngsville Library Association; the Youngsville Cemetery Association, where he served as president and on the board of directors for several years; the Garland Methodist Cemetery Association, where he was president for many years; and the Stilson Hill Cemetery Association. He was also co-president with Dr. Richard Peters on the Youngsville Procurement Committee, where he was able to assist in securing two new doctors to practice in Youngsville. He also served on the Don Mills Achievement Center board of directors and he belonged to the Library Theatre. His favorite hobby was designing "theme" monuments through his business, McKinney and Company Granite, which he operated for 35 years. In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by four daughters; Shelley Saunders and her husband, Robert, of Ashville, N.Y., Cindy McKinney and her husband, Richard Kemery, of Pittsfield, Stacey Simpson and her husband, Mark, of Warren and Melanie Lawrence and her husband, Chris, of Bethel Park. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Jeremy, Lacey, and Courtney Sliter, Ryan and Shayne Saunders, Christopher and Haley Hynes, and Lindsay, Nathan, and Bailey Lawrence; three sisters, Marion McNaughton of Palmetto, Fla., Dolores Kinkead of Wichita, Kan., and Carolyn Motter of Brookville. Also surviving are seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Karle D. McKinney and his mother-in-law, Mildred Ebel, in June of 2007; and a brother-in-law, Wayne McNaughton. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Inc. of Youngsville, where members of the Stillwater Lodge of the free and accepted masons will hold their ritual at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Don Russell, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Spurgeon Witherow, pastor emeritus of the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Rev. John Kunselman, former Brown Hill Wesleyan Methodist minister, and Don's niece, the Rev. Angela Gay Kinkead Dean of Chapel at West Virginia Wesleyan Chapel. A graveside service will follow the funeral service immediately in the Youngsville Cemetery, where full military honors will be held by the Warren-Sheffield VFW funeral detail. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Donald E. McKinney Steeple Memorial Fund at the EUM church, Ascera Care, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 14, Erie, 16505, the American Parkinson Disease Association, 490 E. North Ave., Suite 500, Pittsburgh, 15212-4946 , or to the Shiner's Crippled Children's Hospital. Family and friends may sign the on-line guestbook or send an e-condolence at www.mckinneyfuneral.com Carmella Louise Parisse Carmella Louise Parisse, 85, of 95 Beech Drive, Franklin, died a 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in her home, surrounded by her family. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, of 1328 Elk St, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will appear Monday in The News-Herald. Edith L. "Edie" Riggs, 80, of Knox, formerly of Canonsburg, died Friday morning, Dec. 14, 2007, at her residence. Born July 2, 1927, in Canonsburg, she was the daughter of William T. and Georgie Lowman Potts. She married Ronald H. Gossett, who preceded her in death in 1953. She then married George H. Riggs, who preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Riggs was a homemaker and in earlier years worked as a store clerk. She had also worked at the Transformer in Canonsburg. She was a lifelong member of the Canonsburg United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully in many capacities through many years. Survivors include a son, Wayne R. Gossett and his wife, Judy, of Canonsburg; a daughter, Nancy J. Thompson and her husband, Terry, of Knox; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a step-daughter, Debi Shaw and her husband, Kevin, of Philadelphia. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, William T. Potts, Jr. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Canonsburg United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Keith Simmons, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Spring Cemetery in Canonsburg. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Canonsburg United Methodist Church, 161 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, 15317. The William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. William Richard Turner, 57, of 432 N. Front St., Rocky Grove, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca, following an extended illness. Born May 14, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late Irving Richard and Florence DuBois Turner. Mr. Turner attended and graduated from Chicago-area schools. For many years he was employed as a repair technician in the healthcare industry. He was a member of the VFW Jesse Greer Post No. 1835 of Franklin. Mr. Turner was an avid bowler, attaining the rank of a top amateur, and was a member of the United States Bowling Conference. He enjoyed the fun times he shared with family and friends, especially karaoke singing. He also enjoyed his tractor at home and relished the first snow so he could plow. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer A. Turner and her friend, Ronnie Bertschi, of Peoria, Ill.; and a son, Dallas R. Turner of Costa Mesa, Calif. Survivors also include his fianc,e, Cindy L. Stull of Rocky Grove; a sister, Carol Berndt of Lombard, Ill.; and niece and nephew, Corine and Michael Berndt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Walt Berndt. In accord with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Utica Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jennifer Haddox, pastor, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Howard H. Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, of 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Anthony E. "Andy" Yoch, 92, of Tionesta, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, in Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 8, 1915, in Claytonia, he was a son of the late Frank and Anna H. (Semzek) Yoch. He was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church of Tionesta. Andy was a former Boy Scout Leader in Tionesta and in Pittsburgh and was recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a Boy Scout Leader can obtain. He will always be remembered for his passion for gardening. On Aug. 18, 1937, in West Sunbury, he married the love of his life, Grace I. (Keddie) Yoch, who died February 2, 2007. Andy had a speech impediment, and Grace was his trusting voice for many years. Surviving are three sons, Frank J. Yoch and his wife, Joyce C., of Pittsburgh, Dennis A. Yoch and his wife, Maureen, of Naperville, Ill., and Keith A. Yoch and his wife, Jennifer, of Richmond, Va.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carole Suchanek; two brothers, Thomas and George Yoch; two sisters, Sophie Vidic and Agnes Leon. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church of Tionesta, with the Rev. James A. Reardon as celebrant. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Tionesta. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Boy Scouts of America.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jamessnowjr2002 Surnames: Musser Gier Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.cchs/2897/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for any information or leads on the parents of JOEL MUSSER or MOSSER and his wife, CATHERINE GIER or GYER. JOEL MUSSER m. CATHERINE GIER 18 Jun 1847, Wayne Co. OH. JOEL MUSSER and family in 1850 Ohio Census, Congress twp., Wayne Co.; both b. Pennsylvanua. JOEL MUSSER b. 22 Nov 1823 PA - CATHERINE GIER b. 6 Jan 1822 PA. Any help or possible leads will be deeply appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The Derrick, December 14, 2007: Grace L. Bashline, formerly of Shannon Drive, Clarion Sylvenus Harris, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Oil City and Summerville Stella G, Koszalka, Oil City Jack L. Parker, Oil City Hazel Ashbaugh Rhoads, Clarion, formerly of Knox Robert T. "Bud" Smith Sr., 124 Blackhill Road, Franklin Maxine A. Thompson, Grove City, formerly of Clintonville William John "Bill" Worrell, Mercer Grace L. Bashline Grace L. Bashline, 85, formerly of Shannon Drive, Clarion, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Sylvenus Harris, 78, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Oil City and Summerville, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, after a long illness. He was born April 12, 1929, in Oil City, the son of Dock and Susie A. Brown Harris, and was raised in Summerville. Mr. Harris was married for nearly 60 years to Annie L. Moore, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Larry T. Harris and wife, Rain, M. Sgt. Paul Harris and wife, Elisa V., Sr. Chief Sylvenus S. Harris, retired, Timothy T. Harris and wife, Marlys, Robert N. Harris and wife, Autumn, and Joseph B. Harris and wife, Becca; two daughters, Susie Ann Harris and Marianne Harris-Beneli and husband, Ido; grandchildren, Jason and wife, Jennifer, David, Sylvenus S. Harris II, Cooper, Parker and Caleb; and great-grandchildren, Selena and Olivia Harris. He also is survived by a sister, Vera Ruth Harris Dunk; and a sister-in-law, Alice Harris. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by a sister, Maude M. Christianson; and brothers. Doc Edward, Romaine and Theodore. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in theVictory Assembly of God Church, Tucson. Graveside services followed Thursday in South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, Memorial donations may be made to the Victory Assembly of God Nursing Home Ministries, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Road, Tucson. Stella G. Koszalka Stella G. Koszalka, 91, a resident of the Golden Living Center, Oil City, formerly of 3 Chatauqua Court and 203 Clarion St., Oil City, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, after an extended illness. Born April 20, 1916, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Ignatius and Waleria Siebielec Koszalka. She attended both the Assumption BVM Grade School and Oil City Senior High School. Miss Koszalka's first position was with Mr. Weber in the Oil City Engineers office. She then worked at F.W. Woolworth's and went on to retire from both Oil Well Supply and Sylvania. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Miss Koszalka loved to cook and to go shopping with family and friends. Surviving are one brother and his wife, Alexander and Jane Koszalka of Port Charlotte, Fla.; one sister, Wanda Clancy of Palm Bay, Fla.; a sister in-law, Donna Koszalka of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Julia Koszalka; and two brothers, Edmund and Chester Koszalka. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bishop McManaman Memorial Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Interment will follow. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Jack L. Parker, 54, of Oil City, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 17, 1953, in Titusville, he was the son of Orie and Pauline Kirk Parker. Mr. Parker had worked for American General Insurance for 24 years until 2004. He enjoyed hunting and golfing. He loved spending Sundays with his family watching football, being an Oakland Raiders fan, and eating a large home-cooked meal. Mr. Parker always was dressed as a professional, wearing a suit and tie, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed bragging about his children and grandchildren. Prior to his illness he volunteered for the Salvation Army in Oil City and played softball in the Meadville Sertoma Softball League. Surviving are three children: Samantha Rhoades and her husband, Michael, of Saegertown, Anthony Parker of Meadville and Brittany Parker and her fianc,, Mill Adkins of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren, Trey Morrison, Dylan Parker, Kallan Parker, Dane Rhoades and Raef Rhoades. He also is survived by two brothers, Stanley Parker and his wife, Emily, and Larry Parker, all of Meadville; and his former wife of 32 years, Denise Parker of Harmonsburg. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to time of services Saturday in the Dickson Family Funeral Home Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Evans, chaplain for the Venango County Hospice, officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salvation Army, 1087 Park Ave., Meadville, or to the Crawford County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, 16335. Hazel Ashbaugh Rhoads, 96, of Liberty Towers, Clarion, formerly of Knox, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born Sept. 9, 1911, she was the daughter of Frederick W. and Florence E. McElhatten Kribbs. Mrs. Rhoads was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox. She formerly belonged to TOPS. She was a homemaker and loved to travel, sew, do yard work, eat out and spend time with her family. Mrs. Rhoads first was married Aug. 15, 1931, to Nelson O. Ashbaugh, who preceded her in death in 1985. She then was married June 11, 1988, to Donald L. Rhoads Sr., who preceded her in death in 2001. Surviving are two sons, Frederick N. Ashbaugh and his wife, Josephine, of Spring Valley, Ill., and Darrell L. Ashbaugh and his wife, Mildred, of Lamartine; five daughters, Joyce Paine of Nice, Calif., Mary Beers of Clarion, Eleanor (Diane) Kapp and her husband, Paul, of Lamartine, Janice Johnston and her husband, James, of Clarion and Jolene Harman and her husband, Harold, of Hunker; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Donald Rhoads, James Rhoads, Alan Rhoads and Dorothy Rodgers; and numerous stepgrandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Rhoads was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Ashbaugh; a granddaughter, Patricia Dawn Ashbaugh; two sons-in-law, Charles Paine and Theodore Beers; and twin brothers, James and William Kribbs. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Karen Parsh, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating.. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232. Robert Terrance "Bud" Smith Sr., 80, of 124 Blackhill Road, Franklin, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, in his residence. Born Aug. 30, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of Leo T. and Helen L. Hazlett Smith. He was reared by his maternal grandparents, Maude Hazlett Lusher and Harry J. Lusher after the death of his mother in 1929. He attended the Franklin Area Schools and lived in Franklin most of his life. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army Occupation Forces during World War II with the 13th Major Port Battalion in Belgium and the 17th Major Port Battalion in Germany. He also served with the 986th Engineer Petro Distribution Co. during the Korean War. He retired from the Franklin Post Office where he was a rural carrier for 33 years. He was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers. Mr. Smith was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Franklin and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and automobile racing. Mr. Smith was married in Antwerp, Belgium, April 22, 1947, to Yvonne R. Govaerts, who preceded him in death May 17, 2007. Surviving are three grandchildren, Scott W. Smith and Terrance R. Smith, both of Oil City, and Sarah Yvonne Smith of Nebraska; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his parents, grandparents and wife, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Robert T. Smith Jr., in 1998. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Woodlee of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Franklin, officiating. Interment will be in the Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Franklin, or to the American Diabetes Association. Maxine A. Thompson, 83, a resident of Orchard Manor, Grove City, formerly of Clintonville, died after a brief illness Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, in the nursing home with her loving daughter, Jeannie, at her side. Born July 27, 1924, in Lawsonham, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Elmer and Naomi Anthony Yoder. She attended the public schools in Rimersburg. Mrs. Thompson worked as a cook for many years at Stop Eight in Barkeyville. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Clintonville. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed gardening and her grandchildren and loved playing bingo. She was married Nov. 20, 1940, to Fred Thompson, who died Feb. 28, 2007. Surviving are four children: Glenn M. Thompson and his wife, Connie, of Harrisville, Bonnie L. Poole and her husband, Bill, of Polk, Jeannie L. Beach and her husband, Thomas, of Polk and Amy B. Martin and her husband, Roy, of Grove City; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family of 12 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral hone with the Rev. Sung Shik Chung of the Grace United Methodist Church, Clintonville, officiating. Interment will be in the Rimersburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Orchard Manor, 20 Orchard Drive, Grove City, 16127. Email condolences at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net. William John "Bill" Worrell, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at his residence in Mercer after a brief illness. Born June 11, 1921, in Hazlehurst, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Worrell. Mr. Worrell served his country during World War II as an Army Ranger of the 315th Infantry Regiment of the 79th Army Division from 1943 to 1945. He was in the European theatre and fought in the invasion of Normandy, (D-Day). He was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts and the Cross of Lorraine which was awarded by France to the 79th Army Division for fighting through France during World War II. Mr. Worrell taught seventh- and eighth-grade earth science at Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985. While teaching at Redbank he coached football for many years, serving as head junior high football coach and varsity assistant. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Clarion and the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Mr. Worrell's hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and watching his grandson's soccer games. In April 1949 he married the late Ben (Trunk) Worrell. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Johnson and her husband, Bill, of Emporium and Suzanne Survey of Clarion; a son, Gregory John Worrell, a retired senior master sergeant in the United States Air Force, and his wife, Robin, of Stuggurt Germany; a daughter, Thea Worrell Nixon and husband, Mark, of Mercer; and four grandchildren, Melissa Worrell Tallahassee, Fla., Emily Worrell of Stuttgurt, Germany, Nathaniel Worrell of Tampa, Fla., and Steven Nixon of Mercer. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church. After Mass, full military honors will be accorded by members of the Clarion American Legion Post No. 66 at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Clarion Free Library, American Cancer Society or to Hospice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: larry_bish Surnames: Armagost, Mohney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/1545.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually my cousin (1C, 3X)has been gone for a long time. 1/23/1863-1/28/1965... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ginnimae Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/1545.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOT MY LINE EITHER, BUT I WAS GLAD TO SEE THIS POST...SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE KILLED ELIZABETH ARMAGOST MOHNEY OFF AT A MUCH EARLIER AGE...I SAW THIS POSTED SOMEWHERE ELSE BEFORE AND WAS GLAD TO HAVE "PROOF" AGAIN! MY LINE IS THROUGH JOHN MOHNEY 1814 AND JULIANNA MOHNEY 1820...THANKS FOR ALL THESE MOHNEY POSTS...VERY HELPFUL Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LWALLS22 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/1545.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am but I don't spend much time on this line. Elizabeth was the granddaughter of Jacob Hepler and his first wife Susannah Hamm. I am also related to the Mohney family thru Jacob's second wife, Mary Brinker, who's mother, Anna Catherine, was a Mohney and grandfather was Adam Mohney. Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.