The Derrick, September 29, 2007: Joyce M. Birch, 62 South White St., Brookville Raymond E. Burgard, 538 Atlantic Ave., Franklin Joey Edwin Clonch, 54 Pearl Ave., Oil City Armand A. Davis, Ripley, N.Y. Irene Harkleroad Keck, Distant Carrie Avonell Mowry, formerly of Mercer Street, Sandy Lake Walter R. Senn, Carnes School Road, Seneca Yvonne Eileen Summerville, Rimersburg Joyce M. Birch Joyce M. Birch, 58, of 62 South White St., Brookville, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Brookville Hospital. Born July 18, 1949, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of Walter R. Catron, who survives in Daphne, Ala., and the late Mary Frances Carroll. Mrs. Birch worked as a waitress at Truckstops of America in Brookville for more than 20 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. On April 2, 1966, in Fayetteville, N.C., she married Albert R. Birch, who preceded her in death Aug. 22, 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Valerie Dunham of Brookville and Aimee Carbaugh of Marienville; two nephews who she raised at home, Curtis and William Hankins, both of Brookville; numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins; a sister, Wanda Maye of Daphne, Ala.; two brothers, David Catron of St. Peters, Mo., and Scott Catron of Cartersville, Ga.; and five grandchildren, Mykayla Dunham, Cheyenne Carbaugh, Shawna Carbaugh, Shaylee Carbaugh and Savannah Whiteman. In addition to her mother and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Catron, Jr.; a sister, Beverly Lynn Hankins; and an infant son, Michael Scott Birch. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the McKinney Funeral Home in Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Mr. Andrew Strohm officiating. Interment will be at St. John's Cemetery (Windy Hill) in Rose Township, Jefferson County. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Raymond E. Burgard, 57, of 538 Atlantic Ave., Franklin, was pronounced dead shortly upon his arrival at 6:39 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, in the emergency department of UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Mr. Burgard was stricken suddenly at his home with an apparent massive heart attack. Born June 5, 1950, in Franklin, he was a son of the late Charles W. Burgard and Selena Jewell Barnes. He attended the Rocky Grove Area Schools and graduated in 1968 from Rocky Grove High School. For his working career, Mr. Burgard was employed as a steel worker and truck driver with the former Franklin Steel. He retired, following 20 years of service. Mr. Burgard was an avid NASCAR racing fan. He enjoyed traveling, and most especially traveling to the Daytona Speedway each year for its annual 500 race. He was an avid reader, with a particular fondness for Stephen King novels. He will always be remembered for his passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and riding his own Harley as often as he could. Most especially, he enjoyed spending time with his family, in particular with his grandchildren. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Burgard was married on Sept. 1, 2000, in Franklin, to the former Tammy Snyder, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Backer and her husband Brian of Huntersville, N.C.; his step-daughters, Amber Snyder of Franklin, Jamie Parker of York and Jessica Parker of Butler; and six grandchildren, Britton and Cambree Backer, Dominic Hatstat, Tyus and Jaylin Wood and Rashawn Washington. Also surviving are a sister, Musetta "Tubby" Latchaw of Franklin; and brothers, Arthur "Art" Simpson and his wife Diane of Nevada, Charles "Chook" Burgard and his wife Shirley, and Walter "Walt" Burgard and his wife Donna, all of Franklin; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Gail Bento; and two brothers, Jack Simpson and Sam Burgard. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Rev. Mark Fultz, pastor of The Evangelistic Tabernacle Church of Cooperstown, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home. Joey Edwin Clonch Joey Edwin Clonch, 30, of 54 Pearl Ave., Oil City, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, in the home of his sister, Hilda Shontz. Armand A. "Tabby" Davis, 93, of Loomis Street Ext., Ripley, N.Y., died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in the home of his sister, Mavorette Rater, in Ripley. Born May 22, 1914, in Warren, he was the son of William H. and Loretta Corbin Davis. Mr. Davis was a machinist for 35 years in Building 18 for General Electric, Erie, until his retirement in 1972. He loved the outdoors and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s, fighting fires and making trails in Oregon, Montana, Washington, California and Idaho. For 25 years, Mr. Davis went on fishing trips with his buddies in Quebec, Canada. He loved to bowl, read and watch PBS programs when he could still hear well. He also loved to go to lunch and visit with his friends. Surviving are his daughter, Linda DeVries and husband, Larry, of Sherman, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Nick DeVries of Appleton, Wis., and Lindsay DeVries of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews including Paul A. Rater of Buckeye, Ariz., and Clarence "Hank" Rater of St. Augustine, Fla., and others in the Oil City area. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis was preceded in death by two brothers, Jean B. and Donald H. Davis; a brother-in-law, Clarence F. Rater; and a nephew, William F. Rater. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ripley United Methodist Church, West Main Street, Ripley, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church with the Pastor Tim Hankey officiating. Interment will follow in the Quincy Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ripley United Methodist Church of to the Ripley Hose Co. No. 1, P.O. Box 342, Ripley, N.Y., 14775. Arrangements were handled by the Mathews Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Ripley, N.Y. Irene Harkleroad Keck Irene Harkleroad Keck, 86, of Distant, died in her residence early Friday morning, Sept. 28, 2007. Carrie Avonell "Avy" Mowry, 90, formerly of Mercer Street, Sandy Lake, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, in St. Paul Homes, Greenville, after a period of failing health. Born Jan. 25, 1917, in East Randolph, N.Y., she was a daughter of the Rev. Charles C. and Rozella DeHaven Mohney. She was a 1934 graduate of Jamestown High School in New York and attended Grove City College. She managed the former Sanford's Drug Store of Sandy Lake for 17 years and also worked at the former McQuiston Jewelry Store of Sandy Lake for six years, retiring in 1982. For several seasons along with her husband, she operated the campgrounds for the Army Corps of Engineers at Shenango Dam and Tionesta Dam. She was a 50 year member of the former Sandy Lake Methodist Church, now Lakeview Methodist Church. She was an artist and loved to paint and for many years did much work locally. She was a member and past president of the Sandy Lake Women's Literacy Club, and was also a member of the Lakeview Music Club and the Sandy Creek Conservancy. On April 10, 1939, she married Merrill B. "Mern" Mowry, who preceded her in death May 29, 1996. Mrs. Mowry is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Arnold of Alexandria, Va.; a son, James M. Mowry of Mississippi; six grandchildren, William J. Mowry of Chesapeake Beach, Md., Jill A. Hoffman of Conestoga, Jennifer R. Arnold of Fairfax, Va., Melissa J. Williams of Charlotte, N.C., Meghan A. Arnold of Alexandria, Va., and Carrie D. Arnold of Charlotte, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and one step great-great grandchild. Also surviving are a sister, Frances P. Parker of Akron, Ohio; and a brother, Dr. Joseph P. Mohney and his wife LaVerne of Johnstown. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mowry was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Blanche Sollinger and Elizabeth Hariot Mohney; and a brother, Charles Raymond Mohney. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, in Stoneboro, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, at the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Sandy Lake. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the church pastor, Rev. James G. Young, officiating, assisted by the former pastor, Rev. Leo C. Cramer of Sykesville. The interment and committal service will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219-1122. Walter R. "Skippy" Senn Walter R. "Skippy" Senn, 47, of Carnes School Road, Seneca, died Friday evening, Sept. 28, 2007, at his residence. The Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca, Cranberry Township, is in charge of arrangements. A full obituary will be published in Monday's Derrick. Yvonne Eileen Summerville, 80, of Rimersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born Aug. 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd "Dewey" and Bernice "Bea" Kline Boltz of Rimersburg. She graduated from Union Joint High School in 1945. Mrs. Summerville was the prothonotary and clerk of courts for Clarion County from 1977 until her retirement in 1995. She served as the state president of that organization in 1987-88 - one of the only women to serve in that capacity. She also served on the state committee to write the procedure manual for those offices and took law classes at Clarion and Indiana universities. Prior to her political career, Mrs. Summerville was employed for 13 years as an elementary secretary for Union School District. In her earlier years, she served as a charter volunteer librarian for Eccles Lesher Memorial Library and a Sunday School teacher and superintendent. She was a member of the Jerusalem United Church of Christ of Rimersburg, where she had sung in the church choir. In recent years, she enjoyed participating in a local Bible study, the Eccles Lesher Library Book Club, and Clarion County Democratic Women. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was an avid reader and sports enthusiast. Other hobbies included cooking, painting, crafts, and any musical or sporting event in which her children and grandchildren participated. In short, her family was her life. She is survived by two sons, Rick and friend Rebecca Leas of Fairmont City, and Crist and wife Debb of Knox; two daughters, Lugene Crawford and husband Rich of Parker, and Suzanne Olszewski and husband Bill of Renfrew. Also surviving are five grandsons, Curtis and Adam Crawford, and Cody, Christian and Corbin Summerville; and two granddaughters, Danielle and Logan Olszewski. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Varner Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg, with Associate Pastor Korona Say and Senior Pastor Lonnie Wolford of the Park Hill First Church of God in West Freedom and Pastor Samuel Swick of Nevin Memorial United Church of Christ in Frogtown officiating. Interment will be at the Rimersburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Jerusalem United Church of Christ or Eccles Lesher Memorial Library of Rimersburg.

The Derrick, September 28, 2007; Theodore J. Ferringer, 132 Franklin Ave., Brookville Harry Allen Heath, formerly of 32 Gilfillan St., Rocky Grove Gertrude N. Rekiel, formerly of 41 Smithman St., Oil City Janet Meder Strain, Oil City Yvonne E. Summerville, 9609 Route 68, Rimersburg Theodore J. Ferringer Theodore J. Ferringer, 88, of 132 Franklin Ave., Brookville, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in Brookville Hospital. Mr. Ferringer was the son of Reuben and Grace Ferringer. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II. Mr. Ferringer was employed by A. Ferraro & Co. and Truckstops of America. He was married to Bertha Kniseley Ferringer, who preceded him in death Sept. 13, 1984. Surviving are one daughter, Kathy Glenn of Corsica and one son, David Ferringer of Brookville, along with their families; and three brothers, Reuben Ferringer of Brookville, Arthur Ferringer of Knox and Dan Ferringer of Brookville. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Ferringer was preceded in death by five sisters, Louise, Mary Jane, Bronwyn, Lois and Marjorie. Harry Allen Heath Harry Allen Heath, 87, formerly of 32 Gilfillan St., Rocky Grove, died at 1:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin. Born Dec. 29, 1919, at home on Bredinsburg Road, he was the son of Robert and Gladys Thompson Heath. He attended Bredinsburg School and also schools in Randolph Township. In his younger days, Mr. Heath assisted his father on their family farm and worked as a farm hand for Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. In 1965, he started employment as a mechanic at Wentworth Auto Sales in Mount Hope and worked there until he retired in 1981. Mr. Heath enjoyed walking and made many friends and acquaintances. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Elizabeth S. Heath of Monahans, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert S. Heath; and two sisters, E. Irene Heath and Mary Ellen Burket. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Cochranton Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin, 16323. Gertrude N. Rekiel, 88, of 41 Smithman St. Oil City, a resident of the Golden Living Center in Oil City since July 2006, died at 8:41 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital after an extended illness. Born March 29, 1919, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Browsky Nasky. She was a 1937 graduate of Oil City High School. In 1938 she started her career as a legal secretary in the National Transit Building, working for Attorney Benjamin McFate.When Mr. McFate joined the firm she became his secretary and continued in that position until she retired in December 2005. Mrs. Rekiel was a member of St. Joseph Church. Her fondest memories were of the times she spent with her parents working at the family business, Nasky's Candy Store on Spring Street, Oil City. She was married in St. Joseph Church Nov. 11, 1952, to Alexander B. Rekiel, who preceded her in death May 7, 1973. Surviving are three daughters, Ann Osterman and husband, Greg, of Oil City, Patricia A. Rekiel of Pittsburgh and Monica Rekiel and husband, Gary Gales, of Florence, Mont.; two grandchildren, Gretchen F. Osterman of Bloomsburg and Ian N. Osterman and wife, Diana, of Painesville, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Cathleen Osterman of Painesville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Rekiel was preceded in death by three brothers, Grover Nasky of Oil City in 1934, Norbert Nasky and wife, Eileen Karg Nasky, of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Harold Nasky and wife, Majella Beck Nasky, of Erie. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church with the Rev. David Poulson presiding. Internment will follow in Calvary 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. Janet Meder Strain Janet Meder Strain, 63, of Oil City, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Jane Meder of Oil City and the late Merle Meder. She was the widow of Richard Strain. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are two sisters, Mary Elstner of West Finley and Shirley Bowman of Gettysburg; and one brother, Merle Meder of New Braunfels, Texas. There will be no visitation and no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. The George A. Thoma Funeral Home Inc., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford, is in charge of arrangements. Yvonne E. Summerville Yvonne E. Summerville, 80, of 9609 Route 68, Rimersburg, died Thursday afternoon, Sept. 27, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville, following an illness. The Varner Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.

The Derrick, September 27, 2007: Francis Howard Bean, Deemer's Dam Road, Utica Leroy W. Dunkle, Dunkle Lane, Knox Grace Stierheim McDonough O'Keefe, St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Emlenton Gertrude Rekiel, formerly of 41 Smithman St., Oil City Alma V. Seitz, Old Fryburg Road, Lucinda Christina King Stark, Franklin Jack C. Warner, 170 E. State St., Pleasantville Getting it right - Dalton R. Barrett Francis Howard Bean, 84, of Deemer's Dam Road, Utica, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born June 28, 1923, in Franklin, he was the son of Howard and Violet Russell Bean. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Bean retired as a truck driver for Joy Manufacturing. He enjoyed farming and raised horses and cattle. He was married to Margaret Rose Dunlap, who preceded him in death in 1997. Surviving are seven children, Francis H. Bean Jr. and wife, Suzanne, of Utica, Frank E. Bean and wife, Rosina, of Franklin, Thomas E. Bean and wife, June, of Fredonia; Joseph P. Bean of Oil City, Carol Taggart and husband, Dennison, of Tionesta, Peggy Beaton and husband, Michael, of Deridder, La., and Karen Dean and husband, Ronald, of Polk; 13 grandchildren, Francis H. Bean III, Bonnie Sue Attleberger and husband, Ronald, Dennison Russell Taggart Jr., Bobby Joe Miller, Joshua Ellsworth Bean, Andrew Aaron Bean, Benjamin Matthew Bean, Hannah Elizabeth McFeaters, David James Dean, Douglas Kirk Dean, Logan Thomas Bean, Joseph Paul Bean and Paul Lynn Bean; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers and their wives, Charles and Sally Bean of Franklin and William and Shirley Bean of Polk. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Bean was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Taggart; three brothers, Richard, John and Isaac Bean; a sister, Ethel Host; and a companion, Martha J. Wice. 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. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Woodley of the CMA Church, officiating. Interment will be in Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Leroy W. Dunkle, 89, of Dunkle Lane, Knox, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 19, 1918, on the family farm in Beaver Township, he was the son of Ressie Dunkle Berlin. Mr. Dunkle was retired from Knox Glass following many years of service. He also had pumped oil wells for H.B. Beels. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church at Knox RD. Mr. Dunkle had been a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his cat, Smokey. On April 17, 1940, he married Mildred Mong, who died Aug. 26, 2004. Surviving are a daughter, Frances K. Dunkle of Gainesville, Va.; a son, Daniel J. Dunkle of Kossuth; a granddaughter, Kelly Lyn Fox and husband, Joseph M., of Cranberry; and two great-grandsons, Silas Fox and Joey Fox of Cranberry. He also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Thelma Diamond of Highland Oakes and Anna Jane Mong of Shippenville; a brother-in-law, C. George Nicklas of Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Dunkle was preceded in death by his parents and wife. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, Hospice minister for Clarion-Forest VNA, officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Community Cemetery at Knox RD 1. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232. Grace Stierheim McDonough O'Keefe, 90, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Emlenton, died peacefully of natural causes at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, in St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah, Ga. Born Oct. 16, 1916, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Norman L. and Leone M. Wiehe Stierheim. She was a 1934 graduate of the McKees Rocks High School. Mrs. O'Keefe was a member of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church, the Lady Emlen Rebekah Lodge and the Richland Grange. She enjoyed dancing and swimming and had a great love for reading. Mrs. O'Keefe worked as a legal secretary for many years at the law firm of Myles R. Lynn Jr. in Emlenton, retiring in 1980. Surviving are three daughters and their husbands, Carolyn Sampselle and husband, John, of Ann Arbor, Mich., Cathleen Powell and husband, Niles, of Emlenton and Norma Baum and husband, John, of St. Petersburg, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers and their wives, James Stierheim and wife, Ellen, of Coraopolis and Robert Stierheim and wife, LaVern, of Saxonburg; two sisters, Norma Stierheim of Coraopolis and Leona Gardner and husband, Ron, of Pittsburgh; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husbands, Edwin McDonough and Jerome O'Keefe. A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Emlenton Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lori Danielson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emlenton Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 28, Emlenton, 16373, or to the Foxburg Free Library, P.O. Box 304, Foxburg, 16036. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home Inc. of Emlenton. Gertrude Rekiel Gertrude Rekiel, formerly of 41 Smithman St., Oil City, died early Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Oil City. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Alma V. Seitz Alma V. Seitz, 81, of Old Fryburg Road, Lucinda, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born June 15, 1926, in Saxonburg, she was the daughter of Jacob M. and Martha Groner Brothers. Mrs. Seitz lived in the Fryburg-Lucinda area her entire life and was devoted to her family. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles and quilting. On Oct 31, 1942, she married Francis B. Seitz, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Sarah "Sally" Crusan and husband, Robert, of Clarion and Cynthia "Cindy" Rapp and husband, Robert, of Tionesta; three sons, James "Jim" Seitz and wife, Patricia, of Lucinda, Gerald "Jerry" Seitz and wife, Theresa, of Marble and Gary Seitz and wife, Barbara, of Venus; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a sister, Betty Riley of Pleasantville; and a brother, Floyd Brothers of Columbus, Pa. Mrs. Seitz was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Ryan Crusan; a granddaughter, Geraldine Seitz; two sisters, Viette McDivitt and Ethel Whitman; and a brother, Roy Brothers. Friends will be received in the Faller Funeral Home Inc., Fryburg, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Bole, Hospice minister, officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. Christina King Stark Christina King Stark, 58, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in The Caring Place, Franklin, where she had been a resident. Born April 10, 1949, in Upper Darby, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Penton. She was employed in the packaging department at Owens Brockway Glass Plant. Mrs. Stark enjoyed crocheting, reading, swimming, watching movies and cartoons, especially "Garfield," and was a fan of Elvis. She also was interested in computers. Surviving are three sons, Jack Frederick Bradley Jr. of Youngsville and Andrew Scott Bradley and Matthew Glenn Bradley, both of Oil City; and eight grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Kate Shields of Springfield and Liberty Beatty of Upper Darby; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in The Caring Place, Franklin. The family suggests memorials be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Morrison Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Jack C. Warner, 74, of 170 E. State St., Pleasantville, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born June 24, 1933, in Titusville, he was the son of the late Calvin and Thelma Kerr Warner. He attended Titusville High School. Mr. Warner was a machinist and last was employed for 15 years with Quaker State. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, hunting and fishing. He was a musician who played guitar, as well as other instruments. He played in several bands during his younger days and loved to square dance and polka. Mr. Warner was a member of the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department where he was dispatcher for second shift. He was married in Titusville June 22, 1957, to Mary Barker, who survives. They couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four children, James L. Warner and wife, Paula J., of Centerville, Brenda Evans and husband, Brian, of Prospect, John M. Seyler and wife, Debbie, of Jamestown, N.Y., and Scott Seyler of Warren; several foster children; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three brothers, Donald Warner and wife, Verna, Kenneth Warner and wife, Wilma, and Philip Warner and wife, Karen, all of Pleasantville; two sisters, Sue Peterson and husband, Richard, of Cambridge Springs and Grace Warner and husband, Russ, of Union City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Warner was preceded in death by one brother, Carl "Dewey" Baron; and one sister, Betty Southwick. Friends may call in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at which time the service will be conducted. Interment will be in Curry Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department, Pleasantville, 16341. Getting it right - Dalton R. Barrett Dalton R. Barrett - Dalton R. Barrett, 60, of New Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Among his survivors are a brother, Daryl Barrett and his wife, Janeen, and family of Punxsutawney.

The Derrick, September 26, 2007: Dalton R. Barrett, New Bethlehem Robert E. "Bob" Deitz Jr., Canal Winchester, Ohio LeRoy Dunkle, Knox Takyra Dee Loggins, Franklin Marie Frances Eaton Reeher, Rankin Chapel Road, Kennerdell Dennis H. Shaw, Woodbury, Minn., formerly of Franklin Darl C. "Crocky" Smith, 400 Broad St., New Bethlehem Rosemarie Smith, East Second Street, Oil City Dalton R. Barrett, 60, of New Bethlehem, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 25, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1947, in Kittanning, he was the son of Roy C. and Reatha V. McElwaine Barrett of Dayton. He was a graduate of Clarion University and was a life member of the Alumni Association. Mr. Barrett retired from Armstrong County School District. He was the head librarian at Dayton High School from 1969 until his retirement in 2000. He was a life member of the NEA and the Armstrong County Chapter of PSEA of School Retirees. He was a member of the New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Co. where he was past president and an active fire policeman and was a member of the county and state Fire Police Association. Mr. Barrett was a member of the New Bethlehem Lions Club and was past zone chairman and deputy district governor of District 14-N and was the local club secretary for 20 years and treasurer for 10 years and was the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was a past president and member of the New Bethlehem Borough Council, serving for 20 years. Mr. Barrett was a member of the New Bethlehem Blue Lodge 522 and the Coudersport Consistory and was the first president of the Clarion County Consistory Club. He also was a member of the Clarion Moose Lodge No. 101. He was married Jan. 17, 1969, to Winnifred L. Williams, who survives, along with his parents of Dayton. He also is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Barrett of Chicora and Scott Christopher Barrett of Gettysburg; two granddaughter, Makayala Ann Barrett and Emily Marie Barrett, both of New Bethlehem; and a daughter-in-law, Leeann Barrett. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by a brother, Dwaine Vay Barrett; his maternal and paternal grandparents and his beloved cat, Sandy. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ben Shindledecker officiating. Interment will follow in the New Bethlehem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Co. Robert E. "Bob" Deitz Jr., 43, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, after a short battle with liver cancer. Born Aug. 21, 1964, in Oil City, he was a loving, generous and caring man. He was a faithful Christian who touched the lives of many people and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need, despite his own personal hardships. He was a graduate of Keystone High School in Knox where he enjoyed playing basketball and baseball. He also was a graduate of DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Deitz was a skilled carpenter and craftsman in Canal Winchester. He was a lifelong member of the North American Hunting Club, loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife and two daughters. Surviving are his wife, Angie Deitz, and two daughters, Sarah and Margaret "Maggie" Deitz of Canal Winchester, Ohio; his mother, Theresa, and her husband, Dale Crane, of Cape Coral, Fla.; his father, Robert Deitz Sr. and his wife, Susan, of Transfer; two brothers, Jeff Deitz and friend, Stephanie Martzell, of Ephrata and Kevin Renninger and his fiancée, Linda, and daughter, Zoey, of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Andrea Porter and husband, Wesley, and son, Jaykeb, of Knox and Kristin Beck and husband, Brian, and daughter, Alyssa, of Virginia; his paternal grandmother, Eleanor Deitz Kurtzals and husband, Tom, of Clarion. Mr. Deitz was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David and Jean Wike of Lamartine; and his paternal grandfather, John Deitz of Clarion. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mark Memorial Chapel, 539 St. Mark Road,. Kossuth. A memorial service also will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Living Savior Ministries, 1586 Dyer Road, Grove City, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to Sarah and Maggie Deitz in care of Rick Wike, P.O. Box 39, Shippenville, 16254. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of local arrangements. LeRoy Dunkle LeRoy Dunkle, 89, of Knox, died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Takyra Dee Loggins Takyra Dee Loggins, 7-day-old infant daughter of Terence C. Loggins of Oil City and Shawlane Heffern of Franklin, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. In addition to the parents, she is survived by a brother, Terence C. Loggins III at home; paternal grandfather, Terence C. Loggins Sr., paternal grandmother, Gina Whyanna of Detroit, Mich.; aunts, Candace Simpson and Lagina Simpson; an uncle, Paul Amos Jordan; maternal grandfather, William Heffern; stepgrandmother, Ann Heffern; an aunt, Samantha Paden and an uncle, William Heffern III. The infant was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Shawna Heffern. A private funeral service will be held for the family. The Hile-Best Funeral Home of Seneca, Cranberry Township, is handling arrangements. Marie Frances Eaton Reeher Marie Frances Eaton Reeher, 33, of Rankin Chapel Road, Kennerdell, Clinton Township, Venango County, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. She had been ill since April 2007. Born April 3, 1974, in Grove City, she was the daughter of Larry Dewayne Eaton and Pearl Ann Burk Eaton. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was married to Edward Reeher of Kennerdell and he survives. Surviving also are one son, Tyler A. McCluskey of Kennerdell; one stepson, Cody A. Cyphert of Butler; her companion, Michael P. Otto of Kennerdell; her mother, Pearl Eaton of Volant; and her father, Larry D. Eaton of Grove City. She also is survived by her paternal grandfather, Roland Eaton of Grove City; her paternal grandmother, Mildred Robinson of Grove City; her maternal grandmother, Frances R. "Birdie" Parquette of Grove City; and one brother, Larry D. Eaton Jr. and wife, Patricia, of New Castle. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Raymond Burk Sr. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Smith Funeral Home, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in North Liberty Cemetery. Dennis H. Shaw, 60, of 2731 Oak Ridge Trail, Woodbury, Minn., formerly of Franklin, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, in his bride 's arms, surrounded by his family in his residence. Born May 14, 1947, in Franklin, he was the son of Harding and Betty Branan Shaw. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era. Mr. Shaw was the facilities manager of U.S. Network for the Canadian Pacific Railway. After his death, he took his last train ride Monday, Sept. 24, from St. Paul, Minn., to Pittsburgh. Surviving are his wife, Theresa, whom he married Jan. 24, 1998, and his mother, Betty Shaw of Franklin. Also surviving are four children, Dennis H. Shaw Jr. of Franklin, Devlin V. Shaw and wife, Jamie, of Titusville, and Danika J. Shaw and Danae L. Shaw, both of Cambridge, Minn.; and four grandchildren, Austin, Rebecca, Misty and Derek. He also is survived by two sisters, Judy Miller and husband, John, of Cowansville and Carol Cutchall and husband, Charles, of Franklin; one brother, Roger Shaw and wife, Nancy, of Titusville; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his father, Harding Shaw; a son, Derek; a daughter, Debbie; and a sister, Sandy. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday in the Bethel United Methodist Church. Services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Joseph Martin, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at gardinierfuneralhome.com. Darl C. "Crocky" Smith, 83, of 400 Broad St., New Bethlehem, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born April 1, 1924, in Oak Ridge, he was the son of James Park Smith and Mary Etta Shrecengost Smith. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Smith was a coal miner, a maintenance worker for Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville and a bartender at the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1860 in New Bethlehem. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, VFW No. 415 and the American Legion, all in New Bethlehem. Mr. Smith was married May 21, 1976, to Evelyn Bish, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Curtis Smith and wife, Casey, of Alaska and Kenneth "Crocky" Smith and wife, Kimberly, of Distant; a stepson and wife, Jeffrey and Brenda Anthony of New Bethlehem; a stepdaughter and husband, Debra and Richard Yates of New Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Kim, Wendy, Curt Jr. and McKenzie Smith; three stepgrandchildren, Sheena Anthony, Shane Yates and Corey Yates; and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by three brothers Eugene Smith, Charles Smith and Lew Smith; two sisters, Glenn Hartman and Ethel Smith; and one stepson, Rick "Tyrone" Anthony. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm. Friday in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn with Pastor Charles McGinnis of the Christian Fellowship Church in Fairmount City, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Mahoning Township, Armstrong County. Rosemarie Trotter Smith, 78, of East Second Street, Oil City, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 10, 1929, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Harry J. and Margaret Rose Trotter. Mrs. Smith attended public schools in the Oil City Area. She was of the Protestant faith. In her earlier years, Mrs. Smith was employed in housekeeping at both the Quaker State office building and the First Seneca Bank in Oil City. She was a very dedicated homemaker and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, music, dancing, shopping and spending time with her many neighbors and friends. Mrs. Smith was married in Seneca July 28, 1950, to Kenneth E. Smith, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Sandy Neubauer of Oil City and Craig Smith and wife, Emma, of Port Matilda; four grandchildren, Shawn Schillinger and wife, Jennifer, of Groveland, Fla., Robert Neubauer Jr. and his companion, Kristina Emert, of Oil City, Lauren Smith and Maxwell Smith, both of Port Matilda; and two great-grandchildren, Kody Schillinger and Hunter Neubauer. She also is survived by a brother, Robert W. Trotter of Davenport, Fla.; a niece, Barbara L. Snyder of Oil City, with whom she was raised as a child; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ehrhart of Oil City; two very good friends, Esther Miller of the Oil City Presbyterian Home and Gaylus Cordle of Davenport, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ellen Trotter; two brothers, William J. Trotter and Merle Eugene Trotter, and an infant brother, John Henry Trotter. Visitation and funeral services will be held privately for the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home, Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango Coutny. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the VNA Hospice Program, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. To leave on-line condolences to the family, visit www.hilebest.com.

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