The Derrick, March 3, 2005: Dr. Dennis R. Holmes, 617 W. Walnut St., Titusville George E. Phillips, Middlesex Township, Butler County Wesley G. Redfield, Youngsville, formerly of Oil City and Warren. Maynard Rupert, Railroad Street, Knox Helen E. Smith, Warren, Ohio, formerly of Franklin J. Braden Tinker, funeral arrangements set Dr. Dennis R. Holmes Dr. Dennis R. Holmes, 64, of 617 W. Walnut St., Titusville, died at 9:49 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born July 12, 1940, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Theodore and Rhea Bucholz Holmes. Dr. Holmes was a graduate of Oil City High School. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and was a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Army. Dr. Holmes was the owner of Holmes Chiropractic and Diagnostic Centers in Oil City and Seneca for 30 years. He was a former member of the Oil City Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and also was a former member of the Zem Zem Shrine in Erie. Dr. Holmes enjoyed fishing, motorcycling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was married in Titusville Aug. 16, 2001, to Tammy Bodamer, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kelly Holmes of Franklin, Amanda Obert and husband, Jake, of Titusville and Rene Griffin and her fiance, Kevin Mong of Titusville; a son, Joshua Griffin and his fiancee, Kait, of Titusville; two grandchildren, Hannah Obert and Gavin Griffin, both of Titusville; three cousins, Norma Graham, Bonnie Griffin and Toni Lee Vogan; and a very close friend, Jean Marino. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Attention Alumni and Development Office, 1000 Brady St., Davenport, Iowa, 52804. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. George E. Phillips George E. Phillips, 64, of Middlesex Township, Butler County, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 30, 1940, in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Phillips Sr. and Lois M. Stigers Phillips. Mr. Phillips owned Phillips Comfort Shoes in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church in Glade Mills and was a member and past president of the Middlesex Township Volunteer Fire Co. Mr. Phillips had served as a Middlesex Township supervisor for 12 years and was on the planning commission. He was an avid collector and restorer of player pianos and music. Mr. Phillips was married Oct. 22, 1966, to Carol Foose, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank (Judy) Baker of Lucinda; two brothers and their wives, William L. and Dorothy Phillips of Pottsboro, Texas, and J. Steve and Mariann Phillips of Punxsutawney; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Phillips Jr. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Sepulcher Church, Route 8, Glade Mills, with the Rev. Dan Maurer, pastor, presiding. Memorial donations may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 124, Suite 218,Westin William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, 15219. Wesley G. Redfield Wesley G. Redfield, 85, formerly of 113 Dartmouth St., Warren, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the Rouse Home, Youngsville, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 7, 1919, in Oil City, he was the son of Frank and Mary Stiller Redfield. Mr. Redfield was employed with Penelec for more than 25 years, transferring to Warren from Oil City in 1954 and retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Warren. Mr. Redfield served as Cub Scout leader and Boy Scout master for the Holy Redeemer troops and also drove for Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Welsh Redfield, Dec. 23, 2002. Surviving are three sons, James Redfield of Hudson, Mass., Richard Redfield of Frewsburg, N.Y., and John Redfield of Spring Creek; one daughter, Margaret "Pegi" Papalia of Warren; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Norman Poulson of Oil City and Viola Keefner of Springfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Redfield was preceded in death by two brothers, Ansel Redfield and Art Redfield; and a grandson, David Redfield. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, 1003 Penn Ave., E., Warren. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Msgr. John Lucas presiding. Interment will be in the Mausoleum of the Resurrection in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter, 110 W. 10th St., Suite 212, Erie, 16501. Maynard Rupert Maynard Rupert, 70, of Railroad Street, Knox, died Wednesday morning, March 2, 2005, at his home following an extended illness. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Massillon, Ohio, he was the son of Walter and Ruth Rupert. Mr. Rupert was employed by Clarion Ship N Bill Services until his retirement in 2003. After his retirement, he enjoyed time with his friends at Clarion-Forest Adult Daily Center. Mr. Rupert was an avid sports fan and loved the Steelers, Pirates and the Cleveland Browns. He greatly loved celebrating holidays with family and friends. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Moulous and Cleo Allen, both of Navarre, Ohio; one brother, Melvin Rupert of Massillon, Ohio; two nieces, Tammy Yoder and Julie Stantz; two great-nieces, Kelsey Yoder and Lindsay Stantz; two great-nephews, Tyler Yoder and Ryan Stantz; and many other nieces and nephews. He also is survived by a longtime friend, Elton Goodman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rupert was preceded in death by three brothers, Glen Rupert, Dean Rupert and Roy Rupert. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Knox United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Don Polle, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Helen E. Smith Helen E. Smith, 85, a former Franklin resident, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio. Born May 26, 1919, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Ted D. and Juva Heffernan Foley. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Fox Street Church of God while living in Franklin. She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Mineral Ridge, Ohio, at the time of her death. While living in Franklin, she was a member of the Nursery Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She and her husband moved to Orlando, Fla., in 1986 and then to Houston, Texas, in 1988. She lived there for 16 years before moving to Ohio to be near her son. Mrs. Smith was married Aug. 30, 1935, to Harold A. Smith, who died Dec. 6, 2000. Surviving are a son, Ted D. Smith and wife, Darlene, of Warren, Ohio; a daughter, Judy Scholl and husband, Michael, of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Jeff Smith of Baltimore, Md., and Jennifer Natale and husband, Carmen, of Garrettsville, Ohio; and two great-grandchildren, Virginia and Matthew Natale, both of Garrettsville, Ohio. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Phillips, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Mineral Ridge, Ohio, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Tinker funeral arrangements set Funeral arrangements have been slated for J. Braden Tinker, 77, of Seneca, who died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at his home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, 2781 Route 257, in Seneca, Cranberry Township, and also from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the Seneca United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Seneca United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Wilson, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County.