The Derrick, September 1, 2007: Andrea Lynne French, 42 Oak St., Brookville Charlotte E. Hughes, Tionesta Marie Kathryn McEwen, Colorado Springs, Colo., and New Bethlehem, Elizabeth F. "Betty" Sheakley, Rio Rancho, N.M., formerly of Emlenton Andrea Lynne French Andrea Lynne French, 68, of 42 Oak St., Brookville, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at Jefferson Manor Health Center of Brookville. Born Sept. 28, 1938, in Brookville, she was a daughter of Eugene R. "Hooker" McManigle and Evelyn "Travie" Travis McManigle. Mrs. French completed the professional secretarial course at Robert Morris College. For 10 years, she was secretary to Superintendent James L. Hyson at Brookville High School and retired after 27 years as a bookkeeper for Brookville Lumber Co. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brookville and was past secretary for the Methodist Church Council. She was also a member of the Martha V. Conrad Club of Brookville. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed musicals and family time at the beach. She was married Aug. 9, 1959, in Brookville to the Rev. William A. French, who survives. Survivors also include two sons, Stephen W. French of Brookville and John Travis French and his wife, Natalie, of Munroe Falls, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Patti French of Brookville; a brother, Timothy McManigle of Stephens City, Va.; and four grandchildren, Ryan W., Maria E., Sara J. and Jacob D. French. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel McManigle. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church of Brookville with the Rev. Mick Chittester officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Staszewski. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Brookville. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Karyn King, 5 Marlin St., Brookville, 15825, the Rebecca M. Arthurs Library, Jenks Street, Brookville, or the First United Methodist Church, Jefferson Street, Brookville. Charlotte E. Hughes 81, a lifelong resident of Tionesta died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 15, 1925, in Tionesta, she was the daughter of the late Archie Hepler Sr. and Lena Allabaugh Hepler. Mrs. Hughes was an employee of Evenflo-Crator in Tionesta, retiring after 30 years of service. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends, with whom she loved playing cards. She was married to Lloyd Lyle Hughes, who preceded her in death May 28, 1984. She is survived by four children, Karen (Gillikin) Simon of Warren, Mary Gillikin of Warren, Larry Gillikin and his wife, Judy, of Monaca and Donna McWilliams her husband, Richard, of Venus. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Ryan Gillikin and his wife, Crystal, of Jamestown, N.Y., Yvonne Becker and fiance Scott Wonsettler of Warren, Brad Simon of Warren and Shawn McWilliams and his wife, Emily, of Venus; and two great-grandchildren, Emyle and Noah Becker of Warren. Also surviving are two step great-grandchildren, Trevor and Amber of Jamestown, N.Y.; two brothers and their spouses, Carlyle "Bud" Hepler and his wife, Delra, and Archie and Helen Hepler, all of Tionesta; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Hepler, and a sister, Kathryn Wilson. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.15, at the Tionesta Alliance Church, with Pastor James Evilsizer, officiating, assisted by Pastor Scott Jones, a relative of Mrs. Hughes. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Marie Kathryn McEwen, 93, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and New Bethlehem, died Thursday morning, Aug. 30, 2007, in Colorado Springs. Born Aug. 30, 1914, in Vadergrift, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Eva Barnett. She was married Oct. 8, 1939, to H. Frank McEwen, who preceded her in death June 19, 1993. Mrs. McEwen was a graduate of the Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, she worked at various hospitals in the area. She was a member of the New Bethlehem Civic Club and attended the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and the First United Methodist of New Bethlehem. Survivors include a son, Joseph D. McEwen and Sharon Roxbury of Clarion; a daughter: Barbara D Stewart and her husband, David A., of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three grandchildren, David Andrew Stewart of Blairsville; Patrick A. Stewart and wife, Linda, of Gunnison, Colo., and Shawn Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colo. Survivors also include three great grandchildren, Andrew, Michael and Chrinstin; a brother, Byron "Bud" Barnett and wife, Florence, of New Bethlehem; and three sisters: Maxine Wilcott of Filmore, N.Y., Ilene Crawford of Indiana, Pa., and Harriet Reichard of Cummings, Ga. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Harry F. McEwen, II; a sister, Irene Magness; and a brother, Joseph Barnett. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Lyle Wester officiating. Interment will follow at the New Bethlehem Cemetery. The family requests no food or flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 403 Penn Street or the First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem, at 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem, 16242. Elizabeth F. 'Betty' Sheakley Elizabeth F. "Betty" Sheakley, 88, former longtime resident of Emlenton, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter in Rio Rancho, N.M., where she had lived since 2001. Born May 4, 1919, in Oil City, she was the eldest daughter of William Arnold and Florence Huff Farringer. Mrs. Sheakley arrived in Emlenton in 1937, at the request of local businessman Emil Long, to "help out" for two weeks. She stayed for 64 years. She was a graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Sheakley worked in the accounting department of Quaker State Refining Co. in Oil City, retiring in 1984. She also provided notary services for every car dealer in the Emlenton area. She was a member of the Emlenton United Methodist Church and served as the organist for many years at the Whitehall Church of God, Emlenton RD. Mrs. Sheakley was an avid gardener and flower arranger and enjoyed travel, reading, music and the company of her extended family. She was married to Charles William "Bill" Sheakley, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Denise Caudill and Diane Isaacson and her husband, Paul, all of Rio Rancho, N.M.; a sister, Edith Duffee of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Mae Lawrence of Upland, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Laura and Shane Caudill; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Morrison; and a son-in-law, Isaac H. Caudill Jr. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emlenton Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth L. Duffee of the Emlenton United Methodist Church officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Emlenton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 721, Emlenton 16373, or the Hospice of New Mexico, 4015 Carlisle NE, Suite E, Albuquerque, N.M., 87107. The Hile Funeral Home in Emlenton is in charge of arrangements.