The Derrick, May 9, 2009: Franklin Eugene Hayes Jr., 211 Washington Ave., Oil City John E. Lewis, Greenville Avenue, Clarion Hugh A. Murrin, Shippenville Kathryn Elizabeth Bell Reighard, Clearfield, formerly of Ninevah Mildred N. Shofestall, Shofestall Road, Corsica Paul James Weaver, Tionesta Getting it right - Jay Elias Wenner Franklin Eugene Hayes Jr., 48, of 211 Washington Ave., Oil City, departed to be with the Lord at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Titusville Area Hospital, surrounded by his loving mother and sisters. Born Aug. 23, 1960, in Oil City, he was the son of Jeanette Owens Hayes of Oil City and the late Franklin Eugene Hayes Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of Oil City High School. After graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981. Franklin was a life-long resident of Oil City and had worked at the Senior Center and Telereach and was last employed at Reese Brothers until an illness forced him to retire. Franklin was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Oil City. His hobbies included drawing and painting, and he enjoyed catering weddings and banquets. Franklin is survived by his mother, Jeanette Hayes, with whom he made his home in Oil City; two sisters, Daphne L. Nealy and her husband, Lenward, of Chambersburg, and Jennifer R. Hayes of Virginia; three nephews, Joshua E. Hayes, Akeem Robinson and Isaiah Nealy; two nieces, Jasmine Robinson and Jenea Nealy; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 Center St., Oil City, with the Rev. Tom Phillips, pastor, officiating. Mr. Hayes will be laid to rest in Grove Hill Cemetery in Oil City. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2 Center St., Oil City, 16301. John E. Lewis, 71, of Greenville Avenue, Clarion, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, in the emergency room at Brookville Hospital, after a sudden illness. Born Nov. 13, 1937, in Rimersburg, he was the son of Russell and Geneva Frampton Lewis, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married Sept. 27, 1963, to Donna Kline, who survives. Mr Lewis was a carpenter for PennDOT for 34 years until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clarion. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, taking his dog, Smudge, for rides in the car, reading and studying the Bible. He loved dogs and used to show them in competitions. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John E. Lewis II of Clarion; a daughter, Cris Serich and her husband, Michael, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a grandson, Andrew "Drew" Serich of Ann Arbor; and two brothers, Allen Lewis and his wife, Glenna, of Knox and Donald Lewis of Ford City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Lewis; and a sister, Betty Hodge. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, with the Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen of First United Methodist Church in Clarion officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Hugh A. Murrin, 92, of Shippenville, died Friday afternoon, May 8, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Arrangements are being handled by the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Kathryn Elizabeth Bell Reighard, 93, of Clearfield, formerly of Ninevah, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009, at Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born Oct. 19, 1915, in St. Francisville, Ill., she was a daughter of Frank and Carrie Bell. When she was a few months old, her family moved back to Ninevah, Clarion County, where her ancestors had settled in 1800. Kathryn grew up in the Evangelical Congregation Church in Ninevah where she was an active and faithful member until her marriage. She married Edward B. Reighard on Sept. 2, 1939, in her home church. Her uncle, the Rev. Earl Weaver, performed the ceremony along with Rev. Wilson, her pastor. Kathryn graduated from Clarion State Teachers College and then taught school for six years before she was married. In later years, she was a substitute teacher in the Clearfield schools. She had been a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Clearfield since 1958. She was an active member of the Together Class, a member of the United Methodist Women, and she taught the Langford Class for 26 years. She also taught elementary level Sunday school classes at the church. For many years, Kathryn was a member and officer of the Eastern Star at Coalport. She was also a member and secretary in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her granddaughters, Carrie Alexis and Katelyn Reighard, have succeeded their grandmother as current members of DAR, the Adam Holiday chapter, in Hollidaysburg. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, James F. Reighard and wife Bunny Reighard of Albion, Robert L. Reighard and wife Deborah of Hollidaysburg and Gail Giddings (husband Larry) of New Milford, Conn.; seven grandchildren, Tammy Fischer (husband Justin) and Thomas Reighard (wife Silvia) of Warren Conn., James E. Reighard (wife Autumn) of Marysville, Ohio, Shari Sell of Albion, Carrie Alexis Reighard of Leland, N.C., Katelyn Reighard, currently studying in Rehovot, Israel, and Matthew Giddings (wife Jenn) of New Fairfield, Conn; five great-grandchildren; and her devoted friend, companion and caregiver, Beth Michael of Clearfield. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Edward B. Reighard, who passed away in June 2008; a son, Thomas E. Reighard; and her siblings, F. Dean Bell, Dorothy Cotherman and Jackie Beck. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church in Clearfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield. The Rev. Robert L. Rupp will officiate. Interment will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield. Online tributes may be shared at mem.com. Mildred N. Shofestall, 66, of Shofestall Road, Corsica, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 7, 2009, at Brookville Hospital. Born July 7, 1942, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Scott and Estella Tuttle Dolby. Mrs. Shofestall attended the Miola School and graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1960. She was married Feb. 22, 1963, to John D. Shofestall, and he preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1984. Mrs. Shofestall had been the Clarion Township tax collector for the past 28 years. She also was a dietician assistant at Brookville Hospital for 15 years and was part owner of M.D.J. Catering for the past several years. Mrs. Shofestall was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 267 of Clarion. She also was a member of Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica. Mrs. Shofestall devoted her life to helping her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time will her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Lisa A. Gunning and her husband, John, of Fisher, and Debra D. Hoffman and her husband, Jason, of Venus; one son, John D. Shofestall of Corsica; grandchildren James Gunning of Fisher, Jacob and Julia Hoffman of Venus and Will and Sadie Shofestall of Summerville; and step-grandchildren Eric and Nathan Gunning of Brookville. She is also survived by one sister, B. Carolyn Dolby of Clarion; three brothers-in-law, Jim Shofestall and his wife, Beulah "Tootie." Ed Shofestall and his wife, Pat, and Max Shofestall and his wife, Anita, all of Corsica; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Nancy Dolby; and a sister-in-law, Noreen Beers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Viewing also will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Pisgah Presbyterian Church in Corsica with the Rev. James Dietrich, pastor, as presider. Interment will be in Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family requests memorials and donations be made to Brookville Hospital. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Paul James Weaver, 88, of Tionesta, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Nov. 17, 1920, in Tionesta, he was the son of the late Charles Andrew and Julia Ginkel Weaver. Paul lived in Tionesta most of his life, growing up in the Peters Run area which is now the location of the Tionesta Dam spillway. He graduated from Tionesta High School in 1940. After training in Davisville, R.I., he served in the Navy Seabees in the South Pacific Theater as a motor machinist's mate first class during World War II. He returned to Tionesta after the war, and upon the building of the Tionesta Dam his family moved their farm to the former Lawrence property just outside Tionesta. Paul helped his family with the farm and later became a self-employed excavating contractor for most of his life. He was a member of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church of Tionesta, where he served on parish council and as an usher. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, the Tionesta Lions Club and the Forest County Historical Society. On Feb. 13, 1961, in Titusville, he married Psakye G. Stanford Wharton, who died Dec. 24, 1985. Survivors include his companion and friend of 21 years, Mary Spieler of Tionesta, who he resided with for the past four years. The couple traveled extensively to Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, Panama and across the U.S., including Alaska. Mary's grandchildren, Ben and Landon, regard Paul as a grandfather. Also surviving are a stepdaughter, Judy Homsher and her husband, Paul, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and their husbands, Mary and Frederick Wolbert and Emma and Wayne Cook; and a brother and his wife, Leo and Lucille Weaver. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Tionesta with the Rev. David Foradori as celebrant. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Tionesta with full military rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Forest County Historical Society, Box 546, Tionesta Lions Club, 201 Elm St., Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library, Box 127, all of Tionesta, 16353; or St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, 25 First St., Tidioute, 16351. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Getting it right - Jay Elias Wenner Jay Elias Wenner, 78, of Oil City, who died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, was preceded in death by six brothers, Gerald, Romain, D.O., Richard, Harry and Tom Wenner; and two sisters, Irene Wenner and Ellen Sweet.

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The Derrick, May 8, 2009: Lawrence E. Goble, Franklin Street, Clarion Betty A. Scherder, Allegheny Township, Parker Mildred N. Shofestall, Shofestall Road, Clarion Evelyn Thompson, Thompson Drive, Lucinda Jay Elias Wenner, 702 E. Third St., Oil City Lt. Col. Frank D. Williams, 21 Oakwood Drive, Oil City Lawrence E. Goble, 93, of Franklin Street, Clarion, died May 7, 2009 at Clarion Hospital. Born July 12, 1915, in Clarion, he was the son of Benjamin F. Goble and Belle Laura Simpson Goble, who both preceded him in death. He was the oldest child of three. He was married in 1943 to Catherine Minns of DuBois and she preceded him in death in 1993. On April 25, 1994, he married Helen Hedrick Shea, and she survives. Larry was a 1933 graduate of Clarion High School. In 1933 he helped start the Decorating Department at O-I Glass Plant in Clarion. He served in the Army during World War II, moved to DuBois in 1946 and worked as a restaurateur until 1955. He then moved to Concord, Calif., where he worked in electrical advertising until his retirement. In 1994 he moved back to Clarion where he joined the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, painting portraits and landscapes, and liked wood working in his well-equipped shop. In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by a son, Robert L. Goble of Magalia, Cali.; a daughter, Kay Marini of San Leandro, Cali.; two grandchildren, Mark Allen Goble of Martinez, Cali., and Christopher Marini of Las Vegas, Nev.; a step-son, Brian Shea of Phoenix, Ariz.; a step-daughter, Helen Marie Fox of Erie; and two step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Goble; and a sister, Dorothy Trunk. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion with the Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will be in the Oakmont Cemetery of Layfette, Cali. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Clarion or the Clarion-Forest VNA. Online condolences may be sent at www.goblefh.net Betty A. Scherder, 85, of Allegheny Township, Parker, died late Sunday May 3, 2009, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Among her survivors is a daughter, Jean Blauser of Parker, with whom she made her home. Mildred N. Shofestall, 66, of Shofestall Road, Corsica, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 7, 2009, at Brookville Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements, which are incomplete. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Evelyn Thompson, 92, of Thompson Drive, Lucinda, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Shippenville. Born March 4, 1917, in Leeper, she was the daughter of John Johnston and Julia Slocum Johnston, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married Oct. 3, 1940, to Fred F. Thompson, who preceded her in death May 16, 1983. She was a homemaker and was retired from the Sheraton Inn in Clarion. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Scotch Hill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, gardening and her grandchildren. Mrs Thompson is survived by two sons, Vern Thompson and Roger Thompson, both of Lucinda; four daughters, Susanne Kelsch and her husband, Joe, of Pittsburgh, Kathleen Hansen of Lucinda, Marian Horwedel and her husband, Jim, of Tidioute, and Cindy Thompson of Bonaire, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandsons and a son-in-law, Bob Maxwell, of Miola. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Maxwell; a son, Patrick Thompson; a great-granddaughter, Lily Krajewski; four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmondson officiating. Interment will be in Scotch Hill Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to Scotch Hill United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Jay Elias Wenner, 78, of 702 E. Third St., Oil City, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 31, 1931, in Van, and was the son of the late LeRoy Wenner and Cecil Whitling Wenner. Mr. Wenner had lived in Oil City for more than 42 years and had worked as a truck driver for Pennland Tankers and Hanna Transfer Co. He last drove for Mushroom Trucking until he was forced to retire due to injuries sustained while serving in Korea. Mr. Wenner served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953, and he was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal. During his service he was wounded three times and received the Purple Heart Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Service Stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving in Company F of the 7th Calvary Regiment of the 1st Calvary Division. After his service in Korea he met and married Elizabeth "Betty" O'Brien on June 9, 1956, at St. Michael Church in Emlenton, and she survives. Mr. Wenner was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City, and his hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. He also raised and bred hunting dogs. Mr. Wenner also managed the local Stubler's AA baseball team from 1985-1990, leading them to four league titles. In addition to his wife, Mr. Wenner is survived by a daughter, Debra Ellen Schreffler and her husband, Mike; two sons, Robert J. Wenner and his wife, Karen, and Jeff Wenner and his wife, Brenda, all of Oil City; and eight grandchildren, Jason Wenner, Kaity Wenner, Chelsea Wenner, Carlee Wenner, Bobby J. Wenner, Dana Wenner, Maddie Wenner and Jacob Wenner, all of Oil City. Also surviving are a great-grandson, Jason "J.J." Wenner Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Roberta Wenner of Van and Doris Wenner of Florida; a brother-in-law, Duane "Bud" Sweet of New Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Wenner was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death along with his parents by his stepmother, Dorothy Wenner; five brothers, Gerald Wenner, D.O. Wenner, Richard Wenner, Harry Wenner and Tom Wenner; and three sisters, Romaine Wenner, Irene Wenner and Ellen Sweet. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen Church in Oil City with the Rev. Matthew Reyuchan, St. Stephen pastor, as celebrant. Mr. Wenner will be laid to rest with full military honors at Rockland Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the VNA Hospice of Venango County, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, 16323. Lt. Col. Frank D. Williams, United States Air Force, retired, 86, of 21 Oakwood Drive, Oil City, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Oct. 27, 1922, in West Monterey, he was a son of the late Frank Leslie and Mable Elizabeth Buzard Williams. After graduating from high school and college, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he completed flight school, pilot training, in November 1943. He was a B-17 pilot during World War II. Lt. Col. Williams was stationed in England and completed 20 missions before being shot down over Germany on his 21st mission. He was a prisoner of war for 13 months. During his service he received the European-African Campaign Medal, the Air Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster 2 , the World War II Victory Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. When he retired after 24 years, he was director of personnel management at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. Lt. Col. Williams was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox and belonged to the Masons. He enjoyed the outdoors, nature and fishing. On July 25, 1945, he married Marilouise Freeman, who preceded him in death on Feb. 17, 2009. He is survived by one daughter, Laura E. Sekula and her fiance, James Green, of Manassas, Va.; two grandsons, Nathan Michael Sekula and Ian William Sekula, both of Manassas, Va; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by six siblings, Edith Zula Daubenspeck, Anna Leeora Foringer, Marie Elizabeth Mong, Paul Leslie Williams, Mabel Grace Trill and Nancy Jane Stewart. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation, and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Derrick, May 7, 2009: Hazel R. Blanchard, Southwoods Assisted Living Community, Titusville Dorothy Louise "Dot" Farren Dille, 357 Halyday Run Road, Oil City Robert E. Nulph, Sterrett Road, Grove City Evelyn Thompson, Thompson Drive, Lucinda Glenn Lesh memorial set Saturday Mrs. Hazel R. Blanchard, 93, formerly of 251 S. Main St., Pleasantville, and 414 W. Walnut St., Titusville, died at 5:14 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Southwoods Assisted Living Community in Titusville, where she had been a resident since January 2004. Born Nov. 14, 1915, in Pleasantville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Roth Reed. She was married June 30, 1934, in Pleasantville, to Miles B. Blanchard , who preceded her in death June 6, 1989. Mrs. Blanchard graduated in 1934 from Pleasantville High School. She was a member of the Titusville First Presbyterian Church and a former member of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church. She was a charter member of the Pleasantville Senior Citizens and along with her husband was instrumental in the formation of that group. She also was a member of the Pleasantville High School girls' regional championship basketball team from 1931 to 1932. She was known for her good sense of humor and was an outstanding wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Blanchard is survived by a son, David M. Blanchard of Oil City; a daughter, Linda Taylor and husband, Richard, of Williamsport; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildrenand numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Eugene Blanchard; two brothers, Charles Reed and Lawrence Reed; and four sisters, Betty Reed, Eleanor Musica, Irene Bearce and Helen Launer. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Mrs. Jacqueline Wagner, senior assistant to the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pleasantville. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Farren Dille, 91, of 357 Halyday Run Road, Oil City, died Tuesday morning, May 5, 2009, at her residence. Born Dec. 5, 1917, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Cora Heffern Farren. She was married June 21, 1937, to Howard Dalton Dille, who preceded her in death May 8, 1996. Mrs. Dille was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School. She was a member of the First Church of God, where she was a member of the WCG and had been a Sunday school superintendent. Mrs. Dille is survived by three children, Judy Lighty of Anderson, Ind., Larry "Buck" Dille and his fiancé, Nadia Dawoud, of Bath, and Sheri Manross of Oil City; and 11 grandchildren, Kerry Lighty and his wife, Jenene, of Avon Ind., Keena Wood of Largo Fla., Greg Dille and his wife, Donna, of Allentown, Amy Boncaro and her husband, Sam of Geneva N.Y., Melissa Manness and her husband, Wayne, of Towanda Ill., Andrew Dille and his wife, Dawn, of Allentown, Rob Manross and his wife, Donna, of Rouseville, Stacy Beightol and her husband, Richard, of Victory Heights, Michelle Winger and her husband, Jerry, of Oil City, Misty Manross and her fiancé, Bob Goodman, of Oil City and Cathi Carrick and her husband, Dave of Punxsutawney. She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Marvin of Oil City; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Dille of Townville. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dille was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carol Dille; Larry Dille's twin sisters; a one and a half year old son, Richard Dille; a brother, Walter Farren; four sisters, Elvenia McClelland, Freda Blackman, Edna Karns Cornmesser and Grace Marvin; and a son-in-law, Robert Manross Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a..m. Saturday at the First Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Brenda Snedden and the Rev. Bonnie Stoudt officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Church of God or the Oil City Library. Robert E. Nulph, 79, of Sterrett Road, Grove City, formerly of Irwin Township, Venango County, died at 4:38 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Sharon Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 8, 1929, in Washington Township, Butler County, he was the son of the late Wallace Lee Nulph and Florence Belle Taylor Nulph Weaver. He was married Aug. 28, 1964, to Edna L. Ferguson, who survives. Mr. Nulph was a supervisor in the machine shop at Cooper Energy Services in Grove City for 43 years until his retirement in 1989. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Nulph enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He liked cars and followed NASCAR. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Franklin and Debra Urban and her husband, Joe, all of Mercer; one granddaughter, Kelly Zahniser of Bessemer; three grandsons, Edward Zahniser of Woodville, Fla., and Shawn Urban and Jason Urban, both of Mercer; three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Janet Croll and her husband, Elmer, of Slippery Rock, Phyllis Shiels and her husband, Sam, of Philadelphia, Sally Snyder of West Middlesex and Linda Nulph of Grove City; three brothers, Larry Nulph and his wife, Arlene, of Bensalem, Dennis Nulph and his wife, Betty, of Denton, Texas, and Bruce Nulph and his wife, LaRue, of Mercer; one sister-in-law, Georgia Nulph of Grove City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Walter G. Weaver; one brother, James W. Nulph, who passed away in 2004; and one son-in-law, Danny Franklin, who died in 2000. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Greenlee, pastor of Millbrook Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park Inc., Grove City. Memorial contributions may be made to Millbrook Presbyterian Church, Millbrook Road, Jackson Center, 16133 Evelyn Thompson, 92, of Thompson Drive, Lucinda, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in the Golden Living Center at Shippenville. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Glenn Lesh memorial set Saturday A memorial service for Glenn C. Lesh of Cochranton will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Cochranton Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lesh, 88, of 181 S. Franklin St. in Cochranton, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh following a battle with cancer for six and a half years. The Rev. J. Harvey Boal from Cochranton Presbyterian Church will officiate at Saturday's service. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to Cochranton Public Library, 107 Pine St., Cochranton, 16314. The Dickson Family Funeral Home, Cochranton, is in charge of arrangements.

The Derrick, May 6, 2009: Beulah M. Bemis, 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, formerly of 1334 Riverside Drive, Oil City Mary Louise Borger Cummings, formerly of Franklin Katherine E. Ferringer, Wall Street, Clarion Infant Riley Hardee, Texas Donald Claude Keefer, West Monterey Emory W. "Smitty" Smith, Snively's Corners Road, Knox Beulah M. Bemis, 84, of 10 Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, formerly of 1334 Riverside Drive, Oil City, died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home after an extended illness. Born March 3, 1925, in Rocky, Okla., she was the daughter of Homer Elliott and Lillie Page Elliott She was married Dec. 11, 1945, in Plainview, Texas, to Fred J. Bemis, who preceded her in death Oct. 19, 2001. Mrs. Bemis had worked at Peaches Restaurant in Pleasantville, Davison-McNair in Rouseville and later for Family Service and Children's Aid Society. Beulah had a gift from God as a talented musician. While living at the Presbyterian Home she played the organ as her health permitted. She was also an organist at Christ Fellowship Church in Venus and for Charity Baptist Church in Zephyr Hills, Fla. She also sang with the King's daughters. A born-again Christian, she served the Lord with her music. She was a member of Christ Fellowship Church in Venus. Beulah enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bemis is survived by her five children, Dennis Morgan and his wife, Donna, of Memphis, Fred Bemis Jr. and his wife, Alice, of Titusville, Cathy Buckley and her husband, Robert, of Hartstown, Randy Bemis and his wife, Debra, of Seneca, and Rita Van Dyke and her husband, Charles, of President. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Clay, Keith, Crescent, Cory, Joe, Chris, Edward, Eric, Benjamin and Nathan; 13 great-grandchildren and several nices and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Christ Fellowship Church, Old State Road, Venus, with pastor Denny Weaver presiding. Interment will follow in Rockland Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to Christ Fellowship Church or the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Mary Louise "Marylou" Borger Cummings, 74, formerly of Franklin, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Panama City, Fla.. She was born Mary Louise Morrison on June 3, 1934, in Franklin, and she graduated from Franklin High School. She was married Sept 30, 1951, to Neil Borger, and they had two sons, Robert N. and James L. Borger. They divorced in 1970. Marylou resided in Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, Colorado, Georgia and Florida. She worked in accounting and the photography field, and she enjoyed being near the beach and occasional trips with friends to try her luck at the casinos. Surviving are a son, James Borger and his wife, Victoria, of Huron, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor and her husband, Jason, of Bellville, Ohio, James N. Borger and his wife, Karyn, of Creston, Ohio, and Jamie Borger of Huron, Ohio; one step-granddaughter, Marie Henley of Huron, Ohio; and one sister, Betty Lou Wyant of Franklin and her three children, Margaret, Cynthia and Paul Jr. Also surviving are longtime friends Verner Christensen and Michael Griggs; four step-brothers, Larry Morrison Jr. and his wife, Charlene, Raymond Morrison and his wife, Christine, Carl Morrison and his wife, LuAnne, and Kevin Morrison and his wife, Valerie: and one step-sister, JoAnn Peterman. In addition to Neil Borger, her former husband of 19 years, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1969; her mother, Zylva Morrison-Revelant, and stepfather, Louis Revelant; her father, Lawrence Morrison; and a brother-in-law, Paul Wyant, in 2008. Her ashes will be scattered in Florida and Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to Lupher Chapel United Methodist Church of Franklin. Katherine E. Ferringer, 89, of Wall Street, Clarion, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Brookville Hospital. Born June 12, 1919, in Clarion Township, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. Smathers and Mary Elizabeth Baughman Smathers. She married Robert J. Gifford on Sept. 5, 1942, and he preceded her in death June 29, 1963. On Aug. 16, 1969, she married Arnold T. Ferringer, and he preceded her in death July 18, 2007. Mrs. Ferringer was a homemaker and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clarion. She is survived by four children, Kaye Miller and her husband, Donald, of Fulton, N.Y., Bobbi Heeter of Clarion, William W. Ferringer and his wife, Cheryl, of Elkton, Md., and Patricia Weaver and her husband, Ken, of New Bethlehem; and seven grandchildren, Suzanne Law and husband, Brett, Jason Miller and wife, Michelle, Kristine Gidge and husband, Brett, Kurt Ferringer and wife, Amanda, David Weaver and wife, Mona, Pamela Ferringer and Tommy Ferringer. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, Alayna Miller, Braden Miller, James Law, Austin Gidge, Benjamin Ferringer, Ashley Reed and Cassidy Reed; and one sister, Helen Saper of North Washington. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Harry, Foster and Francis. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Clarion First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.goblefh.net. Infant Riley Hardee of Texas died Saturday, April 25, 2009, after battling hypoplastic left heart syndrome since his birth on Nov. 1, 2008. Riley and his fight were documented in an article in The Derrick on Feb. 28. He is survived by great-grandparents Boyd and Ann Enos of Pleasantville. Donald Claude Keefer, 84, of West Monterey, passed away late Monday morning, May 5, 2009, at the emergency room of Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in West Monterey on May 20, 1924, he was the son of the late David Edison and Edna Bird McCoy Keefer. After attending the former Parker High School, he studied welding at Struthers Wells at Titusville. He was married on June 28, 1948, to Mary Alice Daubenspeck, who survives. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U. S. Navy as an aviation metalsmith. He was honorably discharged as a petty officer second class from the naval facility at Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Keefer then began a 41-year career with A-K Steel , formerly known as Armco Steel Corp, in Butler, until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed many aspects of outdoor recreation. He was affiliated with the Park Hill Church of God at West Freedom. In additon to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Diana Keefer McLucas and husband, Daniel, of Norwalk, Ohio; and one son, David G. Keefer and wife, Francine, of Butler; and four grandchildren, Jennifer McLucas, Julie Hagerman, Matthew and Melanie Keefer; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Jane Brooks of Lakeland, Fla.; and two brothers, William Keefer of Butler and James Keefer of Harrisville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Korona Say, pastor of the Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in West Monterey Cemetery. Prior to the funeral services members of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Parker will conduct military veterans' services at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Emory W. "Smitty" Smith, 71, of Snively's Corners Road, Knox, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a lingering illness. Born Dec. 24, 1937, he was the son of the late Ernie and Edna Deitz Smith. Emory was employed for 30 years at Knox Glass and was a well-known painting contractor for more than 50 years in the area. "Smitty" was a friendly "people person", a guy people were always glad to see coming. He loved cars of all kinds and owned many over the years. He also had more than 200 model cars in his collection. He enjoyed car auctions, four-wheeling, motorcycles and taking his dogs, Loey and Summer, on rides. His greatest enjoyment came from painting and just talking to people. Emory and his wife had belonged to the Fiddle-A-Round square dance club in Clarion. He married Lois Best Beichner on June 20, 1979, and she survives. Also surviving are seven children, Kitty Knowles and her husband, Gregg, of Florida, Kimberly S. Smith of Butler, Tammy L. Matthews and her husband, Robert M., of Sligo, James E. Smith and his fiancee, Brenda, of Kittanning, Andrew W. Smith and his fiancee, Tammy, of Lamartine, Joseph Beichner and his friend, Janet, of Fisher, and Steven Beichner and his wife, Brenda, of Brookville; and seven grandchildren, Thomas Smith, Alexis Martin, Nathan Smith, Donielle Beichner, Aryn Beichner, Austyn Beichner and Christyn Beichner. More survivors include a brother, Earl Smith and his wife, Pat, of Gillette; a sister-in-law, Shirley Smith of Fern; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Emory was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Smith. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Starr Cemetery at Knox RD. The family suggests memorials be made to Charitable Deeds and Services, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, 16232.

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The Derrick, May 5, 2009: Donna Jean Dinberg, Canada John Leroy O'Neil Jr., Knox, formerly of Seneca Donald W. Sloneker, 208 Maple Road, Oil City Emory W. Smith, Knox Jacalyne Morth "Cricket" Woods, Hearne, Texas Donna Jean Dinberg, 66, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at The Hospice at May Court in Ottawa, Canada, surrounded by family members and her closest friends, Franceen and Pierre Gaudet. She was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Kingston, Ontario, to H. Margaret "Madge" Malloch Dinberg and the late Dr. Maurice C. Dinberg. Donna graduated in 1960 from Oil City High School. She received a bachelor's degree from York University and an M.L.S. degree from McGill University. Following her studies, she worked for the National Library of Canada and its successor organization, Library and Archives Canada, for more than 34 years. She was also librarian for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Ottawa. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph "Habao" Texidor, a jazz musician, who died Oct. 19, 2007. She is survived by their daughter, Edith "Liz" Fletcher of Chicago; by her three stepdaughters, Michelle Reynolds (and Susanne Perrenod) of New York City, Nicole Texidor of Victoria, B.C., and Camille T. Octave (and husband Lesly); and by her step-grandson, Samuel I. Octave of Montreal. Also surviving are her mother, of Oil City; her sister, Janet D. Thompson of Oil City; her brother, Douglas I. Dinberg (and wife Carolyn) of Oil City; her brother, Norman A. Dinberg (and wife Brenda G. Stahlman) of Clarion; and her nephew, David S. Thompson (and wife Carrie). A graveside service was held Monday, April 13, at the Jewish Community Cemetery, Osgoode, Ontario, where she was laid to rest beside her beloved husband. A memorial service celebrating Donna's life was held at the funeral chapel on Friday, April 17. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. John Leroy O'Neil Jr., 86, of Knox, formerly of Seneca, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Erie, surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 24, 1922, in Myer's Mill, Venango County, he was the son of the late John Leroy O'Neil Sr. and Angeline Culp O'Neil. He was married June 29, 1946, in Ripley, N.Y., to the former Norma Faye Berlin, who preceded him in death April 24, 1995. He was married June 14, 2001, to Roberta Sheatz Rossman, who survives. John attended Ashland High School and Kossuth. He was employed at the Oil City Glass Plant, later known as Foster Forbes, from which he retired. Mr. O'Neil was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 in Knox. John served in World War II as a private first class in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946 in North Africa, Corsica, France, Germany and Switzerland. His headquarters battery was the 475th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. He received the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and three Bronze Service Stars. Mr. O'Neil was involved in the Rome-Arno, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. John helped build a bridge over the Rhine River and he also cleared mine fields. Mr. O'Neil loved to travel and did so extensively throughout the United States. He was an exceptional jack of all trades. He particularly enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, extended family and friends. In addition to his second wife, Mr. O'Neil is survived by three sons, Terrence A. O'Neil and his wife, Pamela, Mark A. O'Neil and his wife, Sue, and Karl L. O'Neil and his wife, Nancy, all of Seneca; and three step-children, Guyla Rossman of Knox, Kavin Rossman and his wife, Janet, of Syracuse, N.Y. and Kenda Zerbe and her husband, Eric, of Kossuth. He is survived by six grandchildren, Aaron J. O'Neil and his wife, Erin, Adam M. O'Neil and his wife, Hillary, Katie Jo O'Neil, Michael O 'Neil, Stacy L. O'Neil and Erica L. O'Neil; and nine step-grandchildren, Timothy Nay, Bryan Nay, Guy Nay, Jeremy Rossman, Nathan Rossman, Lynn Rossman, Will Rossman, Shane Zerbe and Cally Zerbe. He is also survived by five sisters, Freda Moyer and Shirley Shirey Whitling and her husband, Norman, all of Oil City, Susan Lineman and her husband, Charles, of Cranberry, Carol "Kay" Gilmore and her husband, Fred, of Lucinda, and Mary Henderson of Lake City, Fla.; a brother, Russel O'Neil and his wife, Nancy, of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Marilyn O'Neil of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Mr. O'Neil was preceded in death by an infant son, Sheldon Leroy O'Neil; and three brothers, William O'Neil, Daniel O'Neil and Merle O'Neil. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home Inc., 504 East Penn St., Knox, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Scott Hauser, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military honors accorded by the Berlin-Bowser American Legion Post 720 of Knox, will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Cranberry. The family suggests memorials be made to the New Covenant Fund c/o First Presbyterian Church, 700 Wood St., Clarion. Donald W. Sloneker, 65, of 208 Maple Road, Oil City, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, in his home. Born July 24, 1943, in Greene County, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Sloneker and Norma E. Walsh Sloneker of Oil City. Mr. Sloneker grew up in the McKees Rocks area, then moved to the Oil City area where he has lived for the past 23 years. He was employed for eight years at Classic Player Piano Co. in Seneca. Prior to that he worked at Shirley's Restaurant in Seneca. Mr. Sloneker was also a foreman for the Chartiers Paving Co. in Coraopolis before moving to Oil City. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Mr. Sloneker is survived by his mother, Norma E. Sloneker of Oil City; his ex-wife, Barbara Jean Mackey of McKees Rocks; three sons, Thomas E. Sloneker and his wife, Paula, of High Point, N.C., and Donald W. Sloneker Jr. and Michael Allen Sloneker, both of McKees Rocks; one daughter, Wanda Lee Sloneker of Coraopolis; one sister, Bonnie L. Klem of Oil City; and five grandchildren, Amanda L. Sloneker, Rachael H. Sloneker, Zachary Sloneker, Nicholas Sloneker and Courtney Sloneker. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Patricia Ann Sloneker and Mary Belle Sloneker. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave. Oil City . Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce Davis, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Oil City, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. Emory W. Smith, 71, of Knox, died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is handling arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Wednesday in The Derrick. Jacalyne Morth "Cricket" Woods, 57, of Hearne, Texas, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her home following a long illness. Born Aug. 15, 1951, in New London, Conn., she was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Cummings Morth. She attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, graduated from New London High School and was a member of the Surfer's Drum and Bugle Corps. She married Ronald Myers of Pennsylvania and later moved to Fort Myers, Fla. She was a beautiful artist, loved muscle cars, the outdoors, and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. While in Fort Myers, Jacalyne became a licensed practical nurse and then relocated back to Connecticut. She worked at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and several nursing homes in the area. While working at one of the nursing homes, she was affectionately nicknamed "Cricket" and it stuck. While in Connecticut, she met her second husband, Norman Dorris, and they married and moved to Texas. Jacalyne lost her husband, Norman, due to a motorcycle accident in 1982. She later married Dennis Woods of Texas, and he survives. In addition to her husband, Dennis, she is survived by her parents, Mary and Joseph Morth of Franklin; a son, R.J. Woods and his wife, Laura, of Hearne, Texas; a daughter, Melissa McDonald and her husband, Robbie, of Crocket, Texas; a sister, Maureen O'Neil and her husband, Alan, of Franklin; and a brother, Lawrence Morth and his partner, Carol Andersen, of Waterford, Conn. Also surviving are three nieces, Catilin Morth, Maselin Hodgkiss and Alexia O'Neil; three nephews, Christopher Morth, Ryan Morth and Jason Hodgkiss; and four grandchildren, Dylan Woods, Chelsi Woods, Brittany McDonald and Robbie Joe McDonald. In addition to her husband, Norman Dorris, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Derek Woods. Her life was celebrated with services on Thursday, April 30, at Memorial Funeral Home in Hearne, Texas, with all her family and friends present. Memorial donations can be made on behalf of "Cricket" Woods to First Baptist Church, 105 W. Davis St., Hearne, Texas, 77859; or Hearne Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 384, Hearne, Texas, 77859.

The Derrick, May 4, 2009: Vincent J. Hahn, 209 Congress Drive, Oil City Richard E. Hogue, 572 Tippery Road, Seneca John L. O'Neil Jr., Knox, formerly of Seneca Robert J. Smerkar, Shippenville Jonathan Crist Wenner, Irvine, Pa., formerly of Strattanville Edinger memorial service set Getting it Right - Anna Marcella King Vincent J. Hahn, 77, of 209 Congress Drive, Oil City, went to be with the Lord at 11:44 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie surrounded by his family. Mr. Hahn had suffered a stroke on Wednesday, April 29, on Seneca Street while stopping to mail some letters. Born Jan. 2, 1932, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Frank and Martha Schultz Hahn. He was a graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Hahn was a life member of St. Joseph Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, AARP Bowling League and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. His hobbies included working in his greenhouse, vegetable and flower gardening and bowling. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren and attending their sports activities. He also enjoyed the companionship of his dog Annie , who died the day after he suffered his stroke. Mr. Hahn worked as a machine operator at Manion Steel Barrel for 46 years, retiring in 1994. He was married on Sept. 1, 1956 at St. Joseph Church by the Rev. Dempsey to the former Maxine L. Witherell of Tionesta, who survives. Survivors also include three sons and their wives, Phillip C. and Debbie Hahn and Mark V. and Susan Hahn, all of Oil City, and Joseph T. and Jodie Hahn of Shade Gap; and eight grandchildren, Michael, Mirinda, Kristy, Brian,Zachariah, Rebecca, Isaiah, and Kole. Also surviving are a brother, Edwin Hahn of Titusville; and several nieces, nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Francis Hahn. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the church with Msgr. John W. Swoger presiding. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the St. Joseph Improvement Fund, St. Elizabeth Center, or the Venango County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Richard E. Hogue, 80, of 572 Tippery Road, Seneca, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 16, 1929, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Grace Croop Hogue. Mr. Hogue graduated from Cranberry High School in 1949. He owned and operated Dick's restaurant in Oil City from 1952 to 1962. He then worked at Foster Forbes Glass Company until his retirement in 1984. Mr. Hogue was a member of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church and served as treasurer of the Heckathorn Cemetery Association. He was also a member of the Titusville IOOF Lodge No. 304 and past nobel grand of Oil City, and past patriarch of encampment of Oil City. He also served as a scout master for Boy Scout Troop 111. He enjoyed taking bus trips, camping at Clear Creek State Park, cooking Sunday dinners, and most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by four siblings, Pauline E. Hogue, with whom he made his home, Carol McCartney and her husband, Donald, of Rouseville, Wayne Hogue, and his wife Sue, of Tippery, and Kathy Johnson and her husband, Michael, of Venus; a sister-in-law, Trudy Hogue of Venus; and many friends. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom he loved deeply. Along with his parents he was preceded in death a brother, Gary B. Hogue. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Heckathorn United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Pat Ellis and the Rev. Pete Knight officiating. Interment will be in Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, the Area Agency on Aging, or the VNA Foundation-Hospice. John L. O'Neil Jr., 86, of Knox, formerly of Seneca, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Robert J. Smerkar, 94, of Shippenville, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at his daughter's home in Brookville. Born April 23, 1915, in Fryburg, he was the son of the late John and Amanda Smerkar. Mr. Smerkar worked at the former Niederriter Lumber as a sawyer. He spent most of his working years as a truck driver for A P Weaver and Sons and retired from there. After his official retirement, he worked part-time as a bartender at the Fryburg Hotel. He was a member of St. Michael Church. Mr. Smerkar was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family. He was married on June 27, 1935, to the former Virginia Weaver, who preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Smerkar and his wife, Vicki, of Venus, and David Smerkar and his wife, Janet, of Shippenville; three daughters, Leota Lauer of Jersey Shore, Pa., Rebecca Kaye and husband, William, of Casselberry, Fla., and Bonita Yeaney and husband, James, of Brookville. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mary Smerkar of Sligo; 28 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Bill Smerkar; sisters, Betty Miller, Doris Cherico, Rita Kiaser and Ruth Morrocco; and sisters-in-law, Louise Smerkar, Patsy Francisco, Delila Ochs and Eulalia Frederick. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Smerkar Jr.; a brother; Raymond Smerkar; and sisters, Mildred Strickenberg and Thelma Thomas. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Faller Funeral Home, Inc. in Fryburg. A parish vigil service will be celebrated at 3:45 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass of a Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Church in Fryburg, with Rev. David Poulson, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Michael Church or to Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice of Knox. Jonathan Crist Wenner, 57, of Irvine, Pa., formerly of Strattanville, died unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his home. Born Sept. 8, 1951, in Clarion, he was a son of Donald and Bessie Blair Wenner. He graduated in 1970 from Clarion-Limestone High School. Mr. Wenner served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a heavy equipment operator, working for Meadville Land Services. He was of the Methodist faith. He loved fishing, hunting, boating and the river. He also enjoyed watching baseball and football. Surviving are three children, Jonathan Crist Wenner II and his companion, Ann, of Oil City, Mindy Jane Etter of Columbus, Ohio, and Jeremy Lee Wenner and his wife, Jennifer, of Strattanville; his companion, Marion Cover of Northern Cambria; and a brother, Donald Wenner Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. Survivors also include two sisters, Nancy Deitz of North Carolina and Cindy Salsbury of Medina, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Ganoe. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday in the funeral home. Edinger memorial service set A memorial service for Kathleen Love Edinger of Knox, who passed away on Jan. 10, 2009, at the age of 73, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. The Rev. Dan Myers will officiate. Getting it Right - Anna Marcella King Anna Marcella King, 88, of 3393 N. Main St., Sandy Lake, passed away after at brief illness at 1 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, surrounded by her children and most of her grandchildren. Among her survivors is a son, Richard D. King and his wife, Robin, of Stoneboro.

The Derrick, May 2, 2009: James Eric Baugher Sr., Zebulon, N.C., formerly of Oil City Elizabeth "Betty" Ditz, Shippenville Louise G. Jordan, of Clarion Ronald Edward Walentoski, of 669 Hill City Road, Cranberry Anna Marcella King, of Sandy Lake James Eric Baugher Sr., 70, of Zebulon, N.C., formerly of Oil City and a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009. Born May 20, 1938, in Franklin, he was the son of Luella Croop Baugher Oakes and Walter N. Baugher. He and the former Mary Jill Grasinger of Pittsburgh were married Oct. 1, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, while he was serving in the United States military. She survives. Mr. Baugher served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1975. He served in Korea and Vietnam, and he retired as a sergeant first class. He also walked guard at President John F. Kennedy's grave in Arlington, Va., and participated in Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration. He received the following medals while in the service: Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal Sixth Award, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm. After retirement from the military, he was employed with Koppers in Rouseville for 15 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family having cookouts, playing horseshoes, playing cards, and building home projects. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, Mark Alan Baugher and his wife, Caron, of Fort Bragg, N.C., Matthew James Baugher and his wife, Karen, of Oil City and Judith Ann Baugher, of Corry; a granddaughter, Stephanie Baugher Laws of Boise, Idaho; and three grandsons, Mark Alan Baugher Jr. of Wilkes Barre, Christian James Brewster of Corry and Matthew Gunner Baugher of Oil City. He is also survived by two sisters, Joyce Hall of Ohio and Karen Oakes Haag of Oil City; and two brothers, Charles "Bud" Oakes and Ronald Oakes of North Carolina. Mr. Baugher was preceded in death by his mother; his stepfather, Charles Oakes; his son, James Eric Baugher Jr.; his sister, Beverly J. Braden; and an infant sister, Donna Mae Oakes. The Brown-Wynne Funeral Home of Raliegh, N.C. is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com. Elizabeth "Betty" Ditz, 84, of Shippenville, a former schoolteacher and principal, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 27, 1925, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of George and Pearl Staub Fergusson. She was married Aug. 20, 1955, to Augustine Ditz, who preceded her in death Jan. 31, 2009. In 1942 she graduated from St. Ursuline Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. She also was a graduate of Clarion State Teachers College. Mrs. Ditz taught for many years at numerous local grade schools. She taught at Emlenton Elementary School and also served as the building principal until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Mrs. Ditz is survived by two daughters, Catherine Frederick and her husband, Rick, of Tylersburg and Marianne Halford of Savannah, Ga.; six grandchildren, Benjamin Frederick, Johnathan Frederick, Michael Frederick, Heather Frederick, Sarah Frederick, and Faith Halford; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family and was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Stein,and two sisters, Doris Maxwell and Mary Stein. There will be no viewing or visitation, as per her request. Her wish also was to be cremated. A memorial mass for Mrs. Ditz and her husband, Augustine "Gus" Ditz, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 8, 2009, at St. Michael Church with burial in St. Michael Cemetery following the mass. Faller Funeral Home, Inc. of Fryburg is in charge of the arrangements. The family suggests memorial in her name be made to St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Louise G. Jordan , 94, of Clarion, an active community member who also was a Pennsylvania Mother of the Year, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Golden Living Center of Clarion. Born March 17, 1915, in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of Harvey E. and Lottie Stewart Glinkerman. She was a graduate of New Bethlehem High School. She was married Aug. 23, 1948, to Russell Thomas (Tud) Jordan, who preceded her in death Nov. 15, 1971. Before her marriage, she was employed by New Bethlehem Bank, First National Bank pf Clarion, Clarion State College and Owens-Illinois in both Clarion and Toledo, Ohio. After the death of her husband, she worked for Phero's Food Market and Charles Amsler, Public Accountant, and later was the Clarion County tax claim director. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion for 63 years, having united with the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in 1924. She served as a deacon and an elder for the church and also was a member of the remodeling, pulpit nominating, renovation, education and parish life committees. She was also active in the Presbyterian Women's Association, having served as president, and was on other committees. She was active in the Onized Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the O-I Quarter Century and the Golden Emblem clubs at Owens-Illinois. Her other activities included the Clarion Women's Club, having served as president and on other committees. She was president of the Clarion County Republican Women and also served on the Clarion Borough Planning Commission, United Way of Clarion County, the Clarion County Historical Society and the Clarion Homemakers. In 1973 she was nominated and elected as Pennsylvania Mother of the Year and served in 1974 and 1975 as secretary of the Pennsylvania Branch of American Mothers. She is survived by two sons, Dale C. Jordan of Richmond, Va., and Frederick R. Jordan of Clarion; and two daughters, Karen J. Gause and her husband, Paul, of Wynnewood, and Joyce L. Jordan of Bradford; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Charles. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, Pa., 16214. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion with the Rev. Scott Hauser officiating. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, Clarion Free Library or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.goblefh.net. Ronald Edward Walentoski, 60, of 669 Hill City Road, Cranberry, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca . He had been stricken earlier at his home. Born June 23, 1948, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Rose Duda Walentoski. He was married to Alice Hathaway Pyle of Titusville, who was his life companion since 1972, and she survives. Mr. Walentoski attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Oil City High School. A veteran, he was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam Era from Feb. 20, 1968, through Feb. 19, 1974. He also saw duty in Korea. Mr. Walentoski had been on disability since November 2007. He worked previously in the maintenance department at Consolidated Containers for 11 years. Earlier, he worked at Allied Roll Builders in Pleasantville and also Webco Steel and Acutus Mold in Oil City. Mr. Walentoski was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed taking his boat out fishing, hunting, gardening and going to the movies at the mall with his grandson, Brandon. In addition to his wife, Mr. Walentoski is survived by two step-children, Richard Pyle and his wife, Yukimi, of Charlotte, N.C. and Rebecca Pyle-Stone and her husband, Howard, of Clintonville; and three step-grandchildren, Brandon Sheats, Emily Stone and Uku Pyle. He also is survived by two brothers, Edward J. Walentoski and Gary Walentoski; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Walentoski was preceded in death by his twin brother, Donald E. Walentoski, on May 14, 1999. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Monsignor John W. Swoger, pastor at St. Joseph Church, presiding. Entombment with full military honors by the VETS Honor Guard will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to youth sports programs in Oil City and Franklin, the United Way or the American Heart Association. Condolences can be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Anna Marcella King, 88, of 3393 N. Main St., Sandy Lake, passed away after a brief illness at 1 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, surrounded by her children and most of her grandchildren. Born Feb. 3, 1921, in Reedsville, she was a daughter to the late Chester F. and Susan Katherine McElhoe. She was married Feb. 26, 1944, to Harry W. King, who preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1975. Mrs. King was a 1939 graduate of Reedsville High School. She spent many years employed by the Lakeview School District in the cafeteria where she enjoyed seeing all the children, including many of her own children and grandchildren. Mrs. King enjoyed reading, spending time with her family, working crossword puzzles in ink, watching sports and traveling. Mrs. King is survived by five daughters, Deborah A. Patton of Sandy Lake, with whom she made her home, Marcia J. Moore and her husband, Curtis, of Sandy Lake, Katherine Patricia Adamson and her husband, Robert, of Sandy Lake, Cynthia K. Beggs and her husband, Steven, of Sandy Lake and Edna Jean Black and her husband, David, of New Castle; three sons, Thomas N. King and his wife, Sharon, of Mercer, Richard D. King and his wife, Robin, of Edinboro and Jeffrey W. King and his wife, Tina, of Jackson Center; a dear niece, Norma Jean Wendt and her husband, Robert, of Sunbury; and 28 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. King was preceded in death by two sons, Harry W. "Brother" King III and John H. King; two sisters, Deborah Shirk and Grace Kerstetter; and three brothers, Paul McElhoe, Bruce McElhoe and Chester W. McElhoe. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Scott A. Black Funeral Home in Stoneboro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Tim Clark, of Emmanuel Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Sandy Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to McQuiston's Senior Center by the park in Sandy lake, Lakeview Area Library or a charity of one's choice.

The Derrick, May 1, 2009: Joan Shawkey Dolk, Rio Rancho, N.M., formerly of Polk Louise G. Jordan, Clarion Mary Louise Komidar Miller, Vowinckel Ronald Walentoski, 669 Hill City Road, Cranberry Getting it right - Cody Lane McCartney Joan Shawkey Dolk, 79, of Rio Rancho, N.M., formerly of Polk, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Rio Rancho. She was a 1947 graduate of Franklin High School. Louise G. Jordan, 94, a former Clarion resident, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Clarion. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Mary Louise Komidar Miller, 56, of Vowinckel, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Clarion Hospital. Born April 15, 1953, in Kane, she was the daughter of John Jack and Stephie Stella Kandare Komidar. She was married March 22, 1986, to Richard M. Miller, and he preceded her in death March 4, 1991. Mrs. Miller graduated in 1971 from Kane High School. She previously was employed at Sylvania in Warren and also worked as a nursing aide at Snyder Memorial in Marienville. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Crown. She enjoyed being a devoted mother, spending time with her family, reading and outdoor activities. She is survived by her mother, Stephie Komidar of Kane; and two children, Gina M. and Richard C. Miller, both at home. She also is survived by five sisters, Linda Wener and her husband, Don, of Wilcox, Katharine Pude and her husband, Bill, of Bradford, Ann Dobrin and her husband, Jim, of Pittsburgh, Rose Johnson and her husband, Ken, of Kane and Virginia Carrow and her husband, Craig, of Wilcox; two brothers, John Komidar and his wife, Jackie, of Pittsburgh and Frank Komidar and his wife, Lisa, of Philipsburg; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her father, John Komidar, and her husband, Richard Miller. Friends and family may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ronald Walentoski, 60, of 669 Hill City Road, Cranberry, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his home. The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published in The Derrick at a later time. Getting it right - Cody Lane McCartney Cody Lane McCartney, 19-day-old, beloved infant son of Shannon Hetes and John McCartney of Polk, went home to be with the Lord at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Among his survivors is a brother, Shane Hetes.

The Derrick, April 30, 2009: Infant Cody Lane McCartney, Polk Dorothy Ellen Patterson, 500 Oak Hill Drive, Grove City Harold Lloyd Seigworth, Ruby Drive, Grove City, formerly of Clarion Doris M. Wolbert, Golden Living Center, Shippenville Getting it right - Bruce P. Barrett Getting it right - Jack J. Fox Cody Lane McCartney, the 19-day-old beloved son of Shannon Hetes and John McCartney of Polk, went home to be with the Lord at 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Ronda McCartney of Polk, John McCartney of Grove City, John Mays and his wife, Deb, of Franklin, Jackie Nagel and her husband, Thomas, of Pocono Lake and James Hetes of Harrisburg: and his great-grandparents, Adeline O'Neil of Polk, Mike McCArtney of Vernal, Utah, Barb Lambert of Middletown, Mr.and Mrs. Gilbert Hetes of Harrisburg and Maryann Bean of Newport News; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin James Mays; his great-grandparents, Jack O'Neil, Clyde Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Sneed Mays; two uncles, Wayne Dilley and Christopher Hetes; and two cousins, Tabitha Hall and Cody Wentworth. Friends may call beginning at noon Friday in the Pilgrim Holiness Church at 925 Rocky Grove Ave. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church with Pastor Paul Baker officiating. Private family interment will follow in Melat Cemetery. At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home to help defray the funeral expenses. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home of 1328 Elk St., Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Ellen Patterson, 78, of 500 Oak Hill Drive, Grove City, died at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Orchard Manor, Pine Township, Grove City, where she had been a resident since Dec. 29, 2008. Mrs. Patterson died from an extended illness dating back to Nov. 6, 2008. Born Sept. 5, 1930, in Bellaire, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Leslie and Dorothy Agin Littleton. She was married Aug. 26, 1951, to the Rev. John D. "Jack" Patterson, and he survives. She was employed as an executive secretary at Bridgeport Brass Co. in Akron, Ohio, and she also was a secretary in Johnstown for six years to the District of the Western Pennsylvania United Methodist Church. She was a member of Barkeyville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Patterson was active in the YMCA of Grove City and Indiana, Pa. She wrote a column known as Dottie's Dashes for the Allied News in Grove City, and she was the author of two books, "My Story" and "A Complication of Dottie's Dashes." She was instrumental in the building of the chapel at Wesley Woods United Methodist Camp, and she created a chapel at First United Methodist Church in Union City. She was also a strong supporter in organizations for ministers' spouses. Mrs. Patterson was well known for her practical jokes and stories, and she had a pen pal in England for 67 years and visited there three times during her life. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, the Rev. Doug Patterson and his wife, Ramona, of Baden, Dan Patterson and his wife, Yumi, of Lilburn, Ga., Dr. Don Patterson and his wife, Terri, of Kosciusko, Miss., and Dean Patterson and his wife, MaryAnn, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.; 10 grandchildren, Rachelle Palmer and Brooke, Nathan, Hannah, Joey, Erina, Jonathan, Katie, Benjamin, and Joseph Patterson; and two great-grandchildren, Emily and Brittany Patterson. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, South Broad Street, Grove City, with the Rev. John Jefferis officiating and Larry Hauck and the Revs. Stephanie Thompson and Paul Milliken assisting. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Grove City. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Dottie Patterson Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o United Methodist Foundation, 223 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222-1713. Harold Lloyd Seigworth, 81, of Ruby Drive, Grove City, formerly of Clarion and Riverside, Calif., died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Grove City Medical Center. Born May 2, 1927, in Erie, he was the son of the late Clemens Lloyd Seigworth and Bessie Irene Shaffer Seigworth. He was married June 16, 1990, to Mary Lou Gleasman, who survives. Mr. Seigworth taught vocational agriculture in Riverside, Calif., for 25 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Grove City. Mr. Seigworth was a 1945 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School in Strattanville. He served three years with the U.S. Navy during World War II, spending one year in California and two in Guam. He graduated from the University of California-Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, and he received his master's degree in education in 1953. Mr. Seigworth was a former president of the Riverside City Teachers Association and was a member of the finance committee of the California Teachers Association for nine years. He also served as president of the California Agricultural Teachers Association. He trained vocational agriculture teachers for 12 years for California Polytechnic University. Harold served on the board of ushers at Calvary Presbyterian Church for 18 years and on the board of elders at Victoria United Presbyterian Church for three years. He retired in Banning, Calif., in 2001 and relocated with his wife to Grove City in 2004. In addition to his wife, Mr. Seigworth is survived by three sons, Mark Seigworth and his wife, Debbie, of Auburn, Calif., and Scott Seigworth and his wife, Robyn, and Matthew Seigworth, all of Twin Falls, Idaho; and two stepchildren, Larry White and his wife, Jeannie, of Fresno, Calif., and Terri Ladd and her husband, Bill, of Watertown, N.Y. Also surviving are three sisters, Patricia Rhoads of Brookville, Marilyn Fox of Sligo and Linda Heasley and her husband, Fred, of Strattanville; three brothers, William A. Seigworth and his wife, Maureen, of Oil City, R. Fred Seigworth and his wife, Brenda, of Zelienople, and Thomas Seigworth and his wife, Mae, of Brookville; and eight grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Seigworth was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Seigworth. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 103 Cranberry Road, Grove City, with the Rev. David L. Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the National Cemeteries of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Doris M. Wolbert, 73, of Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Crown, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009, at Clarion Hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1935, in Snydersburg, she was the daughter of Clement and Beulah Porter Pfendler. She was married to Earl P. Wolbert Sr. on July 18, 1964, and he preceded her in death July 30, 1987. Mrs. Wolbert was affiliated with Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. She enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and her cat. She is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Shirley Rapp of Mayport, Thelma Gatesman and her husband, Bernard, of Shippenville, Nancy Schneider of Leeper, Patricia Wolbert and her husband, Donald, of Oil City, Clement Pfendler Jr. and his wife, Judy, of Knox, Karen Lewis and her husband, Gary, of Knox and Diane Griebel and her husband, Walter, of Shippenville. She is also survived by a special friend, Bill Eihler of Parker; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Earl Patrick Wolbert Jr. Friends and family may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery of Lucinda. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Getting it right - Bruce P. Barrett Bruce P. Barrett, 54, of 733 Pioneer Road, Franklin, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his residence from a long-term illness. Survivors include a granddaughter, Breanna Barrett of Franklin. Getting it right - Jack J. Fox Jack J. Fox, 61, of 737 McCalmont St., Franklin, died Monday, Aprl 27, 2009, at UPMC Northwest Medical Center following an extended illness. He was married June 8, 1968, to the former Carlotta Adams, who survives.

The Derrick, April 29, 2009: Bruce P. Barrett, 733 Pioneer Road, Franklin Cecal Bills Callahan, Eagle Rock Jack J. Fox, 937 McCalmont St., Franklin LeRoy E. Greenlee Sr., 914 Route 427, Franklin Isabel "Izzy" Helbig, Corsica Frank Schaeffer Jr., Country Springs, Sligo Donald D. Shilliday, Litchfield Park, Ariz., formerly of Franklin Ronald Lewis Tarr, Wilmington, Del. Getting it right - Linda L. Buck Bruce P. Barrett, 54, of 733 Pioneer Road, Franklin, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at his residence from a long-term illness. Born July 30, 1954, in Franklin, he was the son of James C. Barrett and Anna Barrett. Mr. Barrett was employed at Franklin Bronze. He enjoyed driving his Corvette, working on house projects and spending time with his family. Mr. Barrett is survived by one son, Andy Barrett and his fiancee, Amanda; one granddaughter, Breanna Bennett of Franklin; two sisters, Sheila Lester and her husband, Richard, of Eureka, Calif., and Linda Barrett of Mission Viejo, Calif.; and two brothers, Joel Barrett of Mission Viejo, Calif., and John Barrett of San Pedro, Calif. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews from California; two best friends, Kerry and Susan Green of Franklin; and a family friend, Terry Weber, also of Franklin. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no funeral or memorial service at Mr. Barrett's request. Memorial donations may be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323. The Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com Cecal Bills Callahan, 83, of Eagle Rock, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Oil City. Born July 13, 1925, in Eagle Rock, she was a daughter of Simon Warren Henry and Beatrix Mae Sparks Bills. Mrs. Callahan worked at the Oil City Glass plant and then moved to Pittsburgh, where she worked at a hinge factory. She enjoyed country living, her animals and wildlife. Mrs. Callahan was a very giving and loving person. She is survived by four brothers, Emmel Bills of Eagle Rock, Warren Bills of Reva, Va., Lyall Bills of Erie and Thomas Bills of Rouseville; one sister, Lois Krebs of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ida Mae Jenson and Leola Moon; and one brother, Francis Bills. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in Calvary Temple in Oil City with the Rev. Rudy Rimer officiating. Interment will be in Sparks Cemetery at Eagle Rock. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorials be made to the Golden Living Center Activity Fund, Oil City. Jack J. Fox, 61, of 737 McCalmont St., Franklin, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at UPMC Northwest Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Oil City, he was the son of Jack W. and Esther Stover Fox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married June 8, 2008, to Charlotte Adams, who survives. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June 2008. He graduated in 1965 from Cranberry High School. He retired in 2001 from National Fuel, where he had worked for more than 30 years. His duties included print shop worker, photographer, meter truck driver and warehouse worker. Prior to that he worked at General Manifold as a purchasing agent. Mr.. Fox was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin, the Oil City Izaak Walton League, the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited. He was also a former member of Sugarcreek Borough Council. He was active in the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Junior Achievement and supported Boys Town Charity. He enjoyed photography, cooking, hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, automobiles and, most of all, his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bryan Fox and Adam Fox and his wife, Susan, all of Franklin; four grandchildren, Olivia Fox, Emily Fox, Zachery Fox and Noah Fox, all of Franklin; and one sister, Jeanne Perry of Cranberry. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Charlotte Adams of Oil City, and two special friends, Charles and Carolyn Porter of Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, David V. Perry, and his father-in-law, William R. Adams. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Wilson, pastor of Seneca United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 34, or the Oil City Izaak Walton League. Online condolences may be sent to wwwgardinierfuneralhome.com LeRoy E. Greenlee Sr., 73, of 914 Route 427, Franklin, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his residence. Born Aug. 20, 1935, in Polk, he was the son of the late Robert H. Greenlee and Georgia Mook. He was married Sept. 18, 1959, to the former Doris Boughner, who survives. Mr. Greenlee was a laborer for Franklin Steel. He was a peacetime veteran. He was a member of Moose Club 83, Eagles Club 328 and VFW Post 1835. Mr. Greenlee enjoyed hunting and motorcycles, and he was a NASCAR fan. In addition to his wife, Mr. Greenlee is survived by four children, LeRoy Greenlee Jr. and his wife, Linda, of Franklin, Robert Greenlee and his wife, Melissa, of Franklin, Michael Greenlee and his wife, Lucy, of Cochranton and Christie Senger and her husband, Richard, of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Erika Greenlee and Courtney Greenlee, both of Franklin, Jesse Senger and Joel Senger, both of Houston, Texas, and Keith Lepley, Casey Greenlee and Colton Greenlee, all of Cochranton. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Greenlee and his wife, Jane, of Franklin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Greenlee was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Greenlee; and two sisters, Gladys Furey and Sarah White. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, with the Rev. Dale Adams of Donation Hill Community Church officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Venango County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Isabel "Izzy" Helbig, 75, of Corsica, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully Monday, April 27, 2009, surrounded by family. Izzy enjoyed being a vendor at flea markets and having yard sales at her home. Ms. Helbig is survived by five sons, Raymond Helbig and his wife, Lorraine, Daniel Helbig and his wife, Debbie, Randall Helbig and his wife, Jan, Ronald Helbig and his wife Jamie, and Kenneth Helbig and Chip; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward Helbig. There will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at United Presbyterian Church, 1036 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh. Arrangements are being handled by the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory Ltd. of Blawnox. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St., Pittsburgh, 15243, Attn: Development Office. Frank Schaeffer Jr., 92, of Country Springs, Sligo, a former resident of Wilson Avenue in Clarion and a veteran of World War II, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo. Born Sept. 10, 1916, in Parker, he was the son of Frank Schaeffer Sr. and Nellie Cratty Schaeffer. He was married Oct. 27, 1939, to the former Irene Stark, who preceded him in death June 3, 2008. Mr. Schaeffer was a welder for Owen-Illinois Glass. During World War II, his bomb squadron dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Mr. Schaeffer enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating on the river in his younger days. He then enjoyed golfing after his retirement. He is survived by a nephew, Henry V. Schaeffer and his wife, Nancy, of Sligo; a great-nephew, Michael Schaeffer of Sligo; three great-nieces, Debbie Kennedy of South Carolina, Sherry Laughlin of Sligo and Judy Kifer of Curllsville; a brother, Andy Schaeffer of Erie; and two sister-in-laws, Margret Smith of Warren and Martha Schaeffer of Oil City. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walt Schaeffer and Link Schaeffer; and one sister, Helen Drum. Family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor, officiating. Following the service, military honors will be conducted at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery by American legion Post 66 of Clarion. Entombment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Mausoleum. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Donald D. Shilliday, 71, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., formerly of Franklin, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. He graduated from Franklin High School and Clarion State College, and he received a master's degree from Arizona State University. Mr. Shilliday was preceded in death by a brother, James, of Franklin. Ronald Lewis Tarr, 38, of 1605 Berlin St., Wilmington, Del., formerly of Oil City and Clarion, died suddenly Thursday, April 16, 2009. Born March 15, 1971, in Quincy, Mass., he was the son of Timothy L. Tarr of Clarion and Bonnie J. Tighe of Homer City. He was a 1990 graduate of Clarion High School, where he completed the welding program. He played football as a defensive lineman. Mr. Tarr worked as a welder and metal fabricator for several steel erection companies in the Wilmington area. He is survived by his girlfriend, Gina Flickinger of Wilmington, with whom he resided. Ronald loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, swimming, and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed repairing and rebuilding automobiles and motorcycles. Ron was kind-hearted, possessed a great sense of humor, and lived life on his terms to the fullest. In addition to his parents and girlfriend, Mr. Tarr is survived by his stepmother, Jane Fox Tarr of Clarion; his stepfather, Joseph Tighe of Homer City; a sister, Deborah Jan Siech and her husband, Ron, of Homer City; a niece, Ashley Bostaph of Homer City; his maternal grandmother, Grace Carson of Cranberry; an aunt, Carol Luton and her husband, Curt, of Oil City; three uncles, David Carson and his wife, Kim, of Newport News, Va., Kenneth Carson and his wife, Julie, of Oil City and Terry Carson and his wife, Chris, of Oil City; and numerous cousins. He is also survived by his family away from home -- the Wallaces of Wilmington. Throughout the years, Ron became an intricate part of the Wallace family, who valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. He was like a brother to Scott and Nora and an uncle to their daughters, Meghan, Erin, Bridget and Devin. Ronald was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Oscar Lewis Tarr; his paternal grandmother, Eileen Graybill Tarr, both of Oil City; his maternal grandfather, Ronald Carson of Cranberry; and his cousin, Jennifer Luton of Oil City. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bowser's Funeral Home, 4606 Old US Highway 119, Homer City, 15748. Condolences may be made online at www.delawarefuneral.com. Getting it right - Linda L. Buck Linda L. Buck, 59, of 211 E. Third St., Oil City, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Meadville Medical Center. Interment was held Tuesday in Brandon Cemetery. It was formerly listed as Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

The Derrick, April 28, 2009: Richard H. Burk, Grandview Road, Oil City Michael Mittaga, Autumn Grove Health Care, Harrisville, formerly of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg Hazel N. Snow, The Caring Place, Franklin James C. "Jim" Stroup, Bruin Getting it right - Linda L. Buck Richard H. Burk, 47, of Grandview Road, Oil City, formerly of Cooperstown, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born Aug. 3, 1961, in Franklin, he was the son of Daniel and Jacqueline "Jackie" Burk. He was a special fireman with Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Daniel and his wife, Lori, and John and his wife, Missy, of Franklin; five nieces and nephews, William "Billy" Burk and his wife, Krystal, and Heather Long and her husband, Shayne, all of Cooperstown, Kareana "Kari" Marano and her husband, Michael, of Hermitage, and Matthew and Debbie Burk of Franklin; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews, Brittany, Alyssa, Sierra and Aaron of Hermitage, and Mekenzie, Aillie, Garrett and Isaiah of Cooperstown. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Helen "Honey" D. Gibson of Cooperstown; and several aunts and uncles. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of Richard's family. The family suggests memorial donations be made to a charity of one's choice. Michael Mittaga, 82, of Autumn Grove Health Care, Harrisville, formerly of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2009, at United Community Hospital of Grove City, following a period of failing health. Born May 14, 1926, in Hamler, Clarion County, he was the son of Michael Mittiga and Santa Contanzarita Mittiga. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Mittaga completed 11 years of education in Union School District until being drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He served with the U.S. Army Infantry during the war and was wounded in action in 1944 at the Elb River near Berlin, Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Christina Conner of Rimersburg; six nieces and nephews, Steve Crowley of Oil City, Larry Conner and Patricia Myers, both of Rimersburg, James Conner and Tony Spatara, both of Butler, and Patricia Mittiga of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Antoinetta (Tona) Silvis on April 17, 2009, Elva Crowley on Dec. 23, 2008, Mary Mittiga Dunkle and Betty Spatara; and two brothers, Albert Mittiga and Frank Mittiga. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, Purity Avenue, Rimersburg, with the Rev. William M. Kuba as celebrant. Military honors will be accorded by members of the Rimersburg VFW and American Legion. Interment will be in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. Online condolences may be sent to www.hillisfuneralhome.com Hazel M. Snow, 91, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, in The Caring Place in Franklin. Born Oct. 27, 1917, in Bradys Bend, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of Vern and Beulah Smith McChesney. She was employed at one time at the Franklin Business Women's Club. She married the Rev. Howard H. Snow on April 26, 1938, and he preceded her in death Feb. 2, 1995. Mrs. Snow was a faithful pastor's wife, assisting her husband in his ministry. She was a prayer warrior and was always there when someone needed her, visiting many of those in her husband's congregations. She was a member of the Fox Street Church of God. She enjoyed reading, but her biggest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Kauffman and her husband, Gaylord, of New Wilmington, and Cindy Heiden and her husband, Edward, of Rochester, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren, the Rev. Mark Overmyer and his wife, Tina, of New Hampshire, Leigh Ann Emmons and her husband, Tom, of Delaware, Ohio, Sharon Friar of Galloway, Ohio, Laurie Ault and her husband, Doug, of New Castle, Brian Kauffman and his wife, Lori, of New Castle, Brad Kaufman and his wife, Diana, of Wexford, Jason Post and his wife, Deanna, of Windsor, N.Y., and Jennifer Fiordeliso of Rochester, N.Y. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Robert McChesney of Franklin and Gene McChesney and his wife, Erlene, of Oil City; two sisters, Lorraine Grandelis and Shirley Pierson, both of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and James McChesney; three sisters, Aletha Snow, Ethel Deeter and a sister in infancy; a daughter, Carole Overmyer; a granddaughter, Karen Overmyer; and a great-great-grandson, Hayden Swartz. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with Mrs. Snow's grandson, the Rev. Mark Overmyer, officiating. He will be assisted by Brenda Aughenbaugh, associate pastor of the Fox Street Church of God. Interment will be in Rockland Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made to The Caring Place, 103 N. 13th St., Franklin; or Fox Street Church of God, 229 Fox St., Franklin, 16323. Online condolences may be sent at www.huffchapel.com James C. "Jim" Stroup, 72, of Bruin passed away peacefully at 8.10 a.m Monday, April 27, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and following an extended and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 2, 1936, in Concord Township, Butler County, he was the son of the late Dean and Ruth Armstrong Stroup. After attending the former Concord High School, he followed his dream of owning and operating his own trucking company and owning his own stock car racing team which he did for many years. He then became a master mechanic and driver for Penreco in Karns City, retiring after 29 years of service. He was also a member of Western Pennsylvania Local 273 of the Teamsters Union. His hobbies included racing stock cars and watching NASCAR, being an avid outdoorsman, mechanics and woodworking. He was married Feb. 14, 1999, to Wilda Fannin-Stroup, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jamie Stroup and his wife, Melinda, of Hooker; one daughter, Tammy Sue Sutton of North Washington; one stepdaughter, Pearl Ellen Fannin-Walker and her husband, Ronnie, of Valencia; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Stroup is also survived by eight siblings, Dean Stroup Jr., Ken Stroup, Inez Whitmire, Pat Dobson, Shirley Wilson, Terry Stroup, Dave Stroup and Gary Stroup. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacey Stroup-Potts; a grandaughter, Casey Sue Potts; and a son-in-law, Dale "Diesel" Sutton Jr. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Main Street, Route 38, in Eau Claire. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Mathias officiating. Interment will follow at Slippery Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the James C. Stroup Memorial Scholarship Fund, Moniteau School District, Box 226, West Sunbury, Pa., 16061 Getting it right - Linda L. Buck Linda L. Buck, 59, of 211 E. Third St., Oil City, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Meadville Medical Center. She was born Jan. 23, 1950, in Oil City, and she was a daughter of the late John B. and Shirley M. Wood Sanner.

The Derrick, April 27, 2009: Linda L. Buck, 211 E. Third St., Oil City Kathryn "Kate" G. Cannon, Golden Living Center and formerly of Towne Towers, Oil City Larry W. Carll, Tionesta Rose (Bennett) Horvath, Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, formerly of Tionesta Flo Ann Miller, Route 157, Coal Hill Michael Mittiga, Bonetti Health Care, Harrisville, formerly of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg Fred A. Reichard, Mayport RD 2, Armstrong County Walter W. Wagner, Oil City Linda L. Buck, 59, of 211 E. Third St., Oil City, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Meadville Medical Center. Born Jan. 23, 1950, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late John B. and Shirley M. Woods Sanner. She was a homemaker. Linda attended Faith Baptist Church in Seneca and McDaniel's Bible Baptist Church in Cochranton. She enjoyed playing bingo and loved her family and her dogs. Surviving are three sons, John L. Buck, Jamey W. Buck and Jerry E. Buck, all of Oil City; three grandchildren, Michael Buck, Randy Buck and Brittany Hepler; and one great-granddaughter, Haley Hepler. Survivors also include three sisters, Cheryl Swartz and her husband, Richard, of Franklin, Kim Schreffler and her husband, Donald, of Oil City, and Kit DeLoe and her husband, William, of Cochranton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Buck; a sister, Sandy Woods; and a nephew, Steven Swartz. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Williams, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the family to help defray the funeral expenses. Kathryn "Kate" G. Cannon, 92, of the Golden Living Center of Oil City, formerly of Towne Towers of Oil City, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 30, 1916, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Blau Gerenday. She was raised on the family farm on Summit Street in Hasson Heights. She attended St. Joseph School and Welch's Business College in Oil City. Mrs. Cannon was a member of St. Stephen Church, the St. Stephen Rosary Society, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Monday Afternoon Club and AARP. She was employed as a banquet waitress at the Old Arlington Hotel on Seneca Street in Oil City until it closed. She then went on to the Oil City Holiday Inn in the same capacity and worked there for 20 years. She also was an excellent cook and volunteered at the St. Stephen School cafeteria in Oil City for many years. Mrs. Cannon was married Oct. 29, 1934, at St. John's Cathedral in Cleveland to Joseph M. Cannon of Plumer, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1980. Surviving are four daughters, Joanne of Hawaii, Kathleen of Oil City, and Cynthia (Terry) and Christine, both of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; a special niece and friend, Georgianne Torchia of Ohio; and a former son-in-law and friend, Terry McFetridge of Oil City. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, John, Andrew, Frank and Joseph Gerenday and Mary Lutz and Ann Woodhall. A private family visitation was held Saturday evening in the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City. A vigil service was also held, with Msgr. William C. Karg presiding. A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. today in Calvary Cemetery in Oil City with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor at St. Stephen Church, presiding. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at St. Stephen rectory. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Stephen School, the Venango/Forest Chapter of the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Foundation of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. Larry W. Carll, 63, of Tionesta, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 14, 1946, in Titusville, he was a son of the late Gilbert W. and Martha A. "Sue" Atkin Carll. Larry worked for PennDOT out of Tionesta as a mechanic for 31 years, retiring in April 2004. He was a lifelong member of Tionesta Volunteer Fire Department, was on the board of directors for the Crawford/Venango Fire School, and was currently serving as a forest fire warden. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1965 to 1969, specializing in fire and rescue with the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the Tidioute VFW. Larry enjoyed NASCAR and trips with his family and friends to "the track." He loved to fish, and there is nothing he enjoyed more than spending time with his family, friends and his special friend, Duffy, at "The Garage." He was married March 15, 1969, in Warren, to Becky Chockran Carll, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael W. Carll and his wife, Keri, of Oil City, and Timothy T. Carll and his wife, Jennifer, of West Hickory; and five grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Kiera, Logan and Zachary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous aunts and uncles, his mother-in-law, a sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law. Friends were received Sunday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. A blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. James A. Reardon, pastor of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Tionesta, officiating. Interment will be alongside his parents at Starr Cemetery, Kingsley Township, Forest County. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Tionesta Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 428, Tionesta, 16353; the Sarah Stewart Bovard Memorial Library, P.O. Box 127, Tionesta; or the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 108, Franklin, 16323. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com. Rose Bennett Horvath, 96, a resident of Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, formerly of Tionesta, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Pleasant Ridge Manor. Born July 31, 1912, in Waynesburg, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Reese and Martha Webb Bennett. Her favorite pastimes were knitting and gardening. She was married to Charles Horvath Jr., who preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1988. Surviving are a son, Jim James Horvath and his wife, Candy, of Albion; two grandchildren, James Horvath Jr. and Matthew Horvath, also of Albion; a sister, Margaret Buckner of Wyandotte, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Bennett; and three sisters, Hazel, Winnie and Leigh. Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Lawton, pastor of Tionesta United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be at Lickingville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the family to offset funeral expenses, 10366 Route 18, Albion, 16401. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to condolences@wimerfuneralhome.com Flo Ann Miller, 51, of Route 157, Coal Hill, died at 12:27 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 24, 1958, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Harry and Lorraine Carlson Couts. Mrs. Miller was a 1976 graduate of West Forest High School. She possessed special gifts of care, compassion and sincere friendliness, and she exhibited those traits to everyone she knew and even to those that she did not know. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Miller enjoyed writing, traveling and collecting memorabilia from the "Wizard of Oz", and she had a love for animals. Prior to raising her children, she was employed in the X-ray department at Oil City Hospital. She was married July 21, 1979, in Venus to Mick Miller, who survives. Also surviving are her parents, Harry and Lorraine Couts of Venus; two sons, Steven Miller of Pittsburgh and Jeremy Miller and his wife, Erica, of Dover, Del.; and one grandson, Beau Miller. Survivors also include a brother, Harry Couts Jr. and wife, Patty, of Venus, and their two sons, Mike Couts and wife, Ann, and Bryan Couts; her mother-in-law, Delores Miller, of Venus; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She also leaves three very special and close friends, Patti Russell of Seneca, Clorise Trayer of California and Sally Jack of Cranberry Township. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Lyal Miller. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, Tyler J. Best, Supervisor, 2781 Route 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jayne French officiating. Interment will follow in Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front Street, Oil City, 16301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hilebest.com Michael Mittiga, 83, of Bonetti Health Care, Harrisville, formerly of Lawsonham Road, Rimersburg, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2009, at the United Community Hospital, Grove City, following a period of failing health. The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home of Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Fred A. Reichard, 71, of Mayport RD 2, Armstrong County, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, in the Hospice House in Shippenville. Born Dec. 11, 1937, in Mayport, he was a son of Spurgeon and Nellie Kramer Reichard. Mr. Reichard worked as an appliance repairman. He enjoyed hunting, doing yard work and the outdoors. He loved his cats. He was married May 16, 1963, to the former Florence M. Sloan, who preceded him in death Nov. 16, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Scott A. Reichard and his wife, Marie, of Walstonburg, N.C., and Chris M. Reichard and his wife, Sara, of Shippenville; two daughters, Tina M. Troup of Brookville and Sandra L. Reichard of Princeton, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters, Shirley Stewart and her husband, Ted, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and June Reddinger of Florida; and one brother, James Reichard and his wife, Gloria, of West Palm Beach, Fla. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bud and Gary Reichard; and two sisters, Betty Kunselman and Thelma Bish. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the United Methocdist Church of Shippenville with the Rev. Betsy Stanton Cooper, church pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Walter W. Wagner, 89, of Oil City, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home after a brief illness. Born Aug. 3, 1919, in Shippenville, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Minnie Hale Wagner. Mr. Wagner taught in the Tionesta and Endeavor schools for 13 years and in Oil City schools for 26 years. He very much enjoyed his work. He enjoyed playing cards, checkers, swimming at the YWCA and playing practical jokes. He also loved to socialize with his many friends. He was married Oct. 17, 1952, to the former Ruth Daum, who survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Marilyn Betzold and her husband, Robert, of Cranberry and Nancy Davis of Woodstock, Vt.; and seven grandchildren, Trenton Moulin, Michael Moulin, Bethany Betzold, Jenna Ware, Hanna Davis, Jesse Davis and Nikolai Davis. Also surviving are a sister, Alice Farnen of Gibsonia; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, the Rev. Martin Wagner, Lewis Wagner, Carl Wagner, Paul Wagner and James Wagner; and three sisters, Barbara Daubenspeck, Dorothy Schneider and Mary Wheeler. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church designated for world hunger or the Allegheny Region Chapter of the American Red Cross.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBoyko2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/3013.532.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Karen for the Best information. Upon reading it I find there is some I have and some I don't so I have to do some cross checking. Like you I have changed computors and I still have to finish transferring my programs. As soon as I can I will check this all out. Thanks again for your reply. 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: KarenSemencar Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/3013.532.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am not currently using ancestry as I am doing another project. A quick synopsis..Wilhelm Bast and wife Anna Susanna Best came to America from Germany ( probably the Rhineland and the Winter Galley but I need to pull my records to check on the spelling of the ship without checking). I have a file on them but am changing computers and have not put it in this one. Johann Adam Schaeffer and Anna Weiland ( need to pull file but this seems correct from my memory) You will find she had a brother named after her father. The Schaeffer came to America first and Wm gave them money to buy land and they did in Bucks County, PA..Many people spell the Schaeffer name different ways but it is as stated and can be found as such..Eventually family moved to Westmoreland County and from there they moved on..I have spoken with Bests that still live in Eastern Pa...Descendant Wilhelm Best was known as the church builder and on his way north they stopped in Armstrong where he built a church. Sin! ce winter was coming the family stayed there is a log cabin or what stood for one..His wife was Mary Schmidt Best(she was known to be a very good horse rider) and there were many family left there when they moved. The people of the church did what they could to help but it is said it was harsh and she fought off wild animals..He built a cabin for them and they ended in Jefferson Co., Pa...My gg grandmothers obituary # 011769 states Barbara Anna Shaffer ( spelling of my gg grandfathers) b. June 25, 1825 and d. Feb 24, 1923 and parents as Wm. and Mary Smith..informant was her son-in-law with whom she resided with his wife, her daughter..She is buried in Syphrit, also known as Paradise Cemetery..I have been there and have a photo of her stone..the paper stated she was the eldest woman in Reynoldsville. Jeff. Co., PA SHE WAS OVER 97...Her parents are stated as Mr and Mrs Wm. Best and she was born in Elenora.. her first marriage was to John Culp who drownded and second to Jacob ! Shaffer. ( THE SPELLING OF SHAFFER )..In the paper they said Henry but all records I have state Jacob..Many refer to the first Shaeffer as Shiffer or Sheffer but as you will find in the record of the ship and will the name was spelled Schaeffer..When I have a chance I will provide documentation citations..My Wm. came to Clarion and went back to Westmoreland and his two brothers settled in the Knox, Clarion County area and I have early church records on them and familes they married into..My aunt is deceased but many years ago she said she remembered her funeral when she was very young...This is just some later information but I will check info when I can and get into the other computer to copy it onto a cd 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, April 25, 2009: Roma Faye Leadbetter Goheen, Rehobeth Road, Strattanville Karen K. Hargenrader Hadden, 769 Orange St., Oil City Donald R. "Jake" Jacoby, Patchel Run Road, Franklin Margaret H. "Peg" Kozyro, 373 Blackhill Road, Franklin Charlotte Henderson Logue, Greenwood Drive, Cooksburg, formerly of Sligo Carl G. Orndoff, Freedom, formerly of the Marienville area Joann A. Sandrock, Hampton Station Roma Faye Leadbetter Goheen, 76, of Rehobeth Road, Strattanville, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Clarion Hospital. Born June 25, 1932, in Strattanville, she was the daughter of Merlin (Merle) L. Leadbetter and Madelene V. Eberly Leadbetter. She was married Nov. 26, 1952, in Clarion Presbyterian Church to Keith (Red) R. Goheen, who survives. She was employed at the Owens-Illinois/Owens-Brockway plant in Clarion for 30 years until her retirement in 1995. Prior to that she worked at the Sylvania plant in Brookville. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Strattanville American Legion Auxiliary and the New Rehobeth Greenville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Goheen is survived by three daughters, Sheila Thompson and her husband, William, of Clarion, Shawna Servey and her husband, John Mark, of Strattanville and Sharla Blake and her husband, Robert, of New Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Rebecca Coull and her husband, John, Kelsey Thompson, Amy Ball and her husband, Caleb, and Amanda Blake; and three great-grandchildren, Gabe Coull and Jordan and Jesica Ball. She also is survived by a brother, Melvin E. Leadbetter and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharman Mary Goheen, who passed away July 19, 1995; a sister, Shirley Armagost Seigworth; and two brothers, Merlin and D. Allen Leadbetter. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Goble Funeral Home in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev. R. James Dietrich officiating. Memorial donations may be made to New Rehobeth Greenville Presbyterian Church, 1419 Rehobeth Church Road, Clarion. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net Karen K. Hargenrader Hadden, 48, of 769 Orange St., Oil City, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 30, 1960, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Richard H. and Doris J. McFadden Hargenrader. She was a 1979 graduate of Cranberry High School. She and Dennis J. "Butch" Hadden were married June 1, 1984, in Polk, and he survives. They would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. Mrs. Hadden had worked at several area businesses, the last being Bacou-Dalloz. She was a member of St. Stephen Church in Oil City and the Rosary Society of the church. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, bowling and her swimming pool. She loved family gatherings and her golden retriever, Casey. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by three children, Cory M. Hadden, Lucas J. Hadden and Megan J. Hadden, all of Oil City; four brothers and sisters, Richard Hargenrader of Seneca and Wayne Hargenrader and his wife, Linda, Cathy Rhoades and her husband, Philip, and Dee Ette Schneider and her husband, Karle, all of Oil City; her father-in-law, James Hadden of Franklin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Connie Hadden. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. John Malthaner presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Donald R. "Jake" Jacoby, 71, of Patchel Run Road, Franklin, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 19, 1937, in the Galloway area, he was the son of the late Torrance "Toby" and Ruth Fulmer Jacoby. He was married Jan. 24, 1959, to the former E. Elaine White, who survives. Mr. Jacoby was born and raised in the Galloway area, and for the last 38 years he made his home with his wife and family at his farm on Patchel Run Road. He worked from 1958 until his retirement in 2002 from Franklin Steel, later Franklin Industries. Donny was an avid fisherman, hunter, race fan and farmer. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his many grandchildren. Mr. Jacoby was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Aassociation, and he loved spending annual vacation time in Benezette with his family and friends viewing the elk. In addition to his wife of 50 years, Mr. Jacoby is survived by a son, Timothy Jacoby and his fiancee, Deb Weber, of Jackson Center; three daughters, Dawna Dulaney and her husband, Shawn, of Franklin, Susan Shevitz and her husband, Mike, of Franklin, and Sheila Junk and her husband, Jeff, of Franklin. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Jared Jacoby and his friend, Jess Boozer, of Franklin, Nathan Jacoby and his fiancee, Lacie Haun, of Franklin, Jeremiah Dulaney and his fiancee, Aubrey Garber, of Pittsburgh, 2nd Lt. Joshua Dulaney of Franklin, currently stationed at West Point, N.Y., Brian Gisewhite and his wife, Shasta, of Centerville, Pvt. first class Quentin Shevitz, Jacob Shevitz, Matheus Tschege, Jace Junk and Austie Junk, all of Franklin, Katie Hanna and her husband, Clay, of Barkeyville, Kelly Geibel of Polk and Ben Geibel of Clarion; an "adopted" son, James Dulaney and his wife, Peg, of Franklin; and a great-grandson, Sebastian Gisewhite. He is also survived by a brother, Henry Jacoby; three sisters, Joan Haun and her husband, Chuck, Grace Solle and Judy Lusher and her husband, Ed, all of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacoby was preceded in death by a daughter, Karla Jacoby; a sister, Barbara Ann Jacoby; a sister-in-law, Linda Jacoby; a brother-in-law, Albert Solle; and a special niece, Wendy Lea Wier. The Huff Chapel Inc. in Franklin is in charge of arrangements, and there will be no viewing or visitation. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Franklin Cemetery on Rocky Grove Avenue, where Mr. Jacoby will be laid to rest next to his daughter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests planting a tree or shrub or donations be made to Cooperstown Library, Cooperstown fire hall or a charity of one's choice. Margaret H. "Peg" Kozyro, 70, of 373 Blackhill Road, Franklin, died at 11:57 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009, at UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Feb. 12, 1939, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Andres Hartle. She was married in 1966 to Steve Kozyro, who survives. Mrs. Kozyro graduated in 1957 from St. Joseph High School in Oil City. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin. She was also a member of The Red Hat Society and was an avid reader, particularly of poetry. She had composed several poems throughout the years, one of which was published. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kozyro is survived by a son, Daniel Kozyro of Pittsburgh; and two daughters, Dianne Kozyro of New Castle and Theresa Kozyro of Franklin. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy Voisin; two brothers, Thomas Hartle and Robert Hartle; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kozyro was preceded in death by an infant son, James; a sister, Connie Fessenmyer; and a brother, John Hartle. In accord of her wishes, there will be no public visitation. Burial shall be private in St. Patrick Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Charlotte Henderson Logue, 87, of Greenwood Drive, Cooksburg, formerly of Sligo, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, in the Clarion Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born May 5, 1921, in Imperial, she was the daughter of the late James and Cecilia Martin Henderson. She was married in 1942 to L. Dana Logue Sr., who preceded her in death Dec. 7, 2000. Mrs. Logue graduated form Findley Vocational High School in Imperial. She attended Slippery Rock and Clarion universities. Charlotte made many friends and participated in the Clarion County Garden Club, Clarion Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revoloution and various charitable groups. Mrs. Logue was crowned Mrs. Pennsylvania in 1961. She was known as an excellent cook and baker of pecan tassies and chocolate cakes. She enjoyed the woods of Cook Forest, watching deer, walks and visits with family and friends. Mrs. Logue is survived by a daughter, Alta Logue of Cooksburg; and four sons, L. Dana Logue Jr. and his wife, Mary Louise, of Sligo, Dr. Drew Logue and his wife, Ginger, of Modesto, Calif., Lance Logue of Cooksburg and Leif Logue of Clarion. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, L. Dana Logue III and his wife, Minnie, Andrea Siwicki and her husband, Dave, Drew Logue, Lepha Logue, Allen Logue, Mollie Logue, Frederick Christensen, Christy Logue and Emily Logue; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha Cieszynski, Alexis Cieszynski, L. Dana Logue IV and Dominika Logue. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers. The family will received friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Varner Funeral Home in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Boyd Edmonson, pastor of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel, officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery in Sligo. Chief Warrant Officer Carl G. Orndoff, 87, of Freedom, a veteran of World War II, died Wednesday, April 22, at the home of his son, Larry. Born Aug. 9, 1921, in Waynesburg, he was the son of the George W. Orndoff and Laura Gilbert Orndoff-Belford. He graduated in 1939 from Waynesburg High School. He was married on Feb. 14, 1941, to Norma Faye Martin, who preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1989. Mr. Orndoff served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. He was with Company I of the 71st Infantry, 44th Division. He also served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and retired on Aug. 9, 1981, after 28 years of service. He worked as a chemist for 28 years at J & L and LTV Steel Corp., retiring from there on Aug. 31, 1981. Mr. Orndoff was a former member of Greenwood United Methodist Church in Forest County and the Masonic Lodge of Beaver, Scottish Rite, Valley of New Castle. He was a life member of VFW Post 4793 of Waynesburg, American Legion Post 66 of Clarion, the Bucktails Chapter of The Retired Officers Association and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are two sons, Carl R. Orndoff and his wife, Kathy, of Gibsonia and Larry R. Orndoff of Freedom; three grandchildren and six great-grancchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Donald Orndoff and George Merle Orndoff, and a sister, Ruth Watson. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Behms Funeral Home of 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, Gregory P. Rhohanna, supervisor. Masonic services will be at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Roger Ralston officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park at Waynesburg , where graveside military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 954 of Jefferson. Joann A. Sandrock, 78, of Hampton Station, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 12, 1930, in Van, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beulah Perry Schoonover. She was a graduate of Cranberry High School. Mrs. Sandrock was married June 7, 1950, to Orval "Sandy" Sandrock, and he survives. She worked at W.T. Grant Co. and Pinoak Super Duper. Mrs. Sandrock was a member of United Evangelical Church in Venus and was a Sunday School teacher and youth director at the church for many years. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading and playing with her cat, Ralph. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Jean Minich of Orlando, Fla., and Bobbie Daum and her husband, Blain, of Tionesta; one son, Joe Sandrock of Hampton Station; and seven grandchildren, Tina Ziegler and her husband, Rob, of Seneca, Nikki Dudek and her husband, Eric, of Orlando, Fla., Tennille Carulli and her husband, Joe, of Franklin, Jeremy Minich of Atlanta, Ga., Blain "BJ" Daum Jr. and his wife, Julie, of Land O' Lakes, Fla., Eugene "Sandy" Sandrock of Coraopolis and Janise Sandrock of Akron, Ohio. She is also survived by a sister, Betty Wujcik of Erie; and nine great-grandchildren, Alexis and Andrea Ziegler, Brooke and Trey Carulli, Aleah and Kayla Dudek, Grace Joann and Andrew Daum, and Nicholas Sandrock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Schoonover; a son, Randy Sandrock; and a son-in-law, Skip Minich. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Faller Funeral Home Inc., in Fryburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at United Evangelical Church in Venus with the Rev. Richard Kightlinger, pastor, presiding. Burial will be in Venus Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Venango County VNA Hospice Foundation or United Evangelical Church in Venus.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WandaBoyko2 Surnames: Best, Kratzer, Shirey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.clarion/3013.532.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too am connected to the Wilhelm Best and Susanna Sheffer(Shaffer) Best. on my grandmother's side. I am related through the Best, Kratzer, Shirey lineage. Do you have a public tree so that I can compare notes? There were so many Bests that first settled in Eastern Pa. that it is a little hard to be sure you have the correct family members especially since they all used such common names. I have a Wilhelm Best posted on Ancestry and I want to be sure I have all sthe correct data. 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.

Looking for any Descendent of William Hetrick b. 1829 d. 1890 Killed at the Wildcat Coal/ore mines South of Rimersburg. Jerry Hetrick