The Derrick, July 25, 2007: Hollie Josephine Palmer Amend, South Yarmouth, Mass., formerly of Shippenville Sally Ann Clawson Davis, Oakmont, formerly of Franklin William J. "Bill" O'Brien, Walnut Street, Emlenton Hallie Josephine Palmer Amend Hallie Josephine Palmer Amend, 96, of South Yarmouth, Mass., who at one time resided in Shippenville, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 22, 2007, in Windsor Nursing Home, South Yarmouth, after a brief stay. Born in 1911 and raised in Scottdale, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Mame Kenan Palmer. She then moved to Pittsburgh and Shippenville and in 2003, she settled in South Yarmouth, Mass. Mrs. Amend, who was known as "Hallie Jo," was married to William F. Amend, who preceded her in death in 1983. They were married for 52 years. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her homemade chicken noodle soup was legendary and warmed the hearts and souls of many. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Marjorie A. Haas of South Yarmouth, Mass.; her grandchildren, Ron and Jeanine Pastore of Lexington, Mass., Ken and Emily Pastore of South Duxbury, Vt., and West Yarmouth, Mass., and Brian and Kathy Smith of Cotuit, Mass.; and great-grandchildren, Halie Pastore, Kenny Pastore, Merrick Pastore, Katrina Pastore, Ryan Smith, Brian Pastore, Jacqueline Smith and Isabel Pastore. She also is survived by her beloved niece and nephew, Vic and Lorraine Ceiszlack of Gibsonia, as well as other great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Friday in Saint Pius Tenth Church, Station Avenue, South Yarmouth. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Cheswick, Pa. Sally Ann Clawson Davis Sally Ann Smiley Clawson Davis, 71, of Oakmont, a former Franklin businesswoman, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Mrs. Davis was the former owner of the Lamberton House Bed & Breakfast in Franklin, operating the business for nearly 10 years with her first husband, Jack R. Clawson. She and her son, Daniel Clawson, restored the Otter Street house to its Victorian splendor. She was the wife of the late Jack R. Clawson and the late William Davis. Surviving are two sons, Douglas Clawson and wife, Patricia, of Horsham, and Daniel Clawson of Kennerdell; two daughters, DeborahGasparich and husband, Stephen, of Cheswick and Danette Castellano and husband, Salvatore of Morningside; 11 grandchildren, Amy Brant, Kathleen and Christine Clawson, Daniel McCormick, Melissa, Juliana and Elizabeth Gasparich and Joseph, Rosanna, Antonino and Sara Castellano; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Robin Brant. At her request, her body was donated to medical science through Humanity Gifts Registry at the University of Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in charge of the Anthony M. Musmanno Funeral Home, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 127 S. Payton St., Suite 220, Alexandria, Va., 22314. William J. "Bill" O'Brien, 66, of Walnut Street, Emlenton, a retired Emlenton businessman, died at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in his residence following a lengthy illness. Born March 20, 1941, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Virginia M. Heeter O'Brien. He was a 1959 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School in Emlenton. Mr. O'Brien owned and operated a Western Auto store at Cunchula's Plaza in the village of Mariasville, near Emlenton, for many years. He later was employed as a production manager for Goodwill Industries and retired as a dispatcher at Gardenscape in Emlenton. He did an excellent job as sexton for more than two decades at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church Cemetery in Emlenton. He was instrumental in mapping and plotting several sections of the cemetery to be used as grave space. Mr. O'Brien was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton and had served on the Parish Council. He was a member of Holy Name Council No. 4602, Knights of Columbus of Emlenton, where he held both a third and fourth degree. Mr. O'Brien enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters whom he affectionately referred to as "my girls." Mr. O'Brien also enjoyed reading. He was married in St. Michael Church, Emlenton, June 9, 1962, to the former Shirley A. Patterson, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Lori A. and Ken Cratty of Parker and Jennifer M. and Doug May of Clintonville; and five granddaughters, Kelsey Cratty, Kayla Cratty, Makenzie May, Lindsay May and Sydney May. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, Peter J. Jr. and Pam O'Brien of Port Allegany; a sister and her husband, Elizabeth and Jay Wenner of Oil City; an aunt, Genevieve Clark of Warren; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. O'Brien was preceded in death by a son, Kevin J. O'Brien, in 1965. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday in St. Michael Church, Chestnut Street, Emlenton, with Msgr. Conrad Kraus, pastor, presiding. Interment will take place in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Emlenton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church, P.O. Box 177, Emlenton, 16373.