The Derrick, March 5, 2005: Robert Duane Beels Sr., Knox Hazel A. Beggs, formerly of 110 Orchard St., Franklin Clara Jeanette Snyder, 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin William J. Urey, 1950 State Route 8, Oil City Robert Duane Beels Sr. Robert Duane Beels Sr., 90, of Knox, died Friday evening, March 4, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. The William N. Rupert Mortuary of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Hazel A. Beggs Hazel A. Beggs, 87, formerly of 110 Orchard St., Franklin, died at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Feb. 21, 1918, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Albert C. and Callie May Hunt Wilcox. She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Mrs. Beggs was a homemaker. She was married Jan. 7, 1939, to Donald E. Beggs, who died Oct. 16, 1996. Surviving are seven children, Jeanne M. Pfiester and husband, James, of Osseo, Mich., Donald E. Beggs and wife, Andrea, and W. James Beggs, all of Franklin, Betty Lou Jolley and husband, Delbert, and Richard E. Beggs and wife, Mary Lou, all of Oil City, and Ronald B. Beggs and Kenneth W. Beggs, both of Seneca; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Beggs was preceded in death by a brother, D.L. "Bud" Wilcox; a sister, Marian Weaver; and a granddaughter, Tina Miller. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with Pastor Gary Small of the United Brethren in Christ Church officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Sugar Creek Station, 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, 16323. Clara Jeanette Snyder Clara Jeanette Snyder, 73, of 137 Prospect Ave., Franklin, died at 3:11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born Dec. 28, 1931, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Ira E. and Bessie M. Slocum Jordan. Mrs. Snyder first worked for McCrory's Department Store from 1949 to 1953 and then helped her husband run Snyder's Small Engine Repair Shop. She was a member of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Venango County Historical Society, the Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society and the Venango County Genealogical Society. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed genealogy, detective shows and crossword puzzles. She was married December 28, 1952, to John William Snyder, who died Nov. 15, 2003. Surviving are two children, Sharon L. Turner of Franklin and Karen S. Lovett and husband, William, of Micanopy, Fla.; and three grandchildren, John J. Turner and Rebecca M. Turner, both of Franklin, and T. Rae Lovett of Micanopy Fla. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Snyder was preceded in death by one sister, Audrey A. Jordan. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. John King, pastor of Sugarcreek United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the VNA Foundation, Venango County Historical Society, the Pioneer Steam & Gas Engine Society or the Venango County Genealogical Society. William J. Urey William J. Urey, 74, of 1950 State Route 8, Oil City, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1930, in Franklin, he was the son of James and Stachia Hazlett Urey. He was a graduate of Rockland High School. Mr. Urey was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant first class. He began his career working for the New York Central Railroad. He then was a laborer for Pennzoil until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Urey was a member of the Oil City VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bird watching. Mr. Urey was married July 1, 1960, in Good Hope Lutheran Church to the former Carol L. Karns, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Carrie Lynn Urey of Pittsburgh; three brothers, James E. Urey of Warren, Frank Urey of Weed, N.M., and Lyle "Pete" Urey of Franklin; and two sisters, Maxine Sires and Zeldean Foster, both of Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl "Bob" Urey; and a sister, Jenny Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Huff Chapel, Franklin, with the Rev. Bonnie King, pastor of Reno United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Old Sandy Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Reno United Methodist Church, 211 Walnut St., Reno, 16343; or the Women's Society of the church.