The Derrick, July 27, 2007: Robert D. Buchan Sr., Titusville Izetta R. Corbett, Clarion Stacy Irene Corle, South Fourth Avenue, Clarion Gregory Wesley Frampton, Leeper Karl M. Schurr, Spring Drive, Fisher Britt Williams, 1263 Grandview Road, Oil City Robert D. Buchan Sr. Robert D. Buchan Sr., 82, a resident of Southwoods Assisted Living Community in Titusville, died at 1:43 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital. Born Sept. 23, 1924, in Titusville, he was the son of Joseph and Lillian Wigren Buchan. He was a 1942 graduate of Titusville High School and was a January 1949 graduate of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in education. He earned his master's degree in education in August 1953 from Pennsylvania State College. Mr. Buchan taught social studies and English from 1949 to 1953 at Townville where he also served as junior high basketball coach. He taught social studies at Titusville Junior High School from 1954 to 1959. He served as guidance counselor at Titusville Junior and Senior High schools from 1959 to 1969. He became principal of Titusville Junior High School, holding that position from 1969 to 1982. He also served as Titusville Junior High School basketball coach and assistant football coach at Titusville High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps from March 1943 to September 1945. He served with the 484th Bomb Group and also with the 826th Bomb Squadron in Italy where he was flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-24 heavy bomber. He flew 50 missions over enemy territory and was honorably discharged with the rank of technical sergeant. He saw duty in Rome, Northern France, Southern France, Rhineland, Northern Apennines, PO Valley and the Balkans. He was awarded seven battle stars and also received the European-African-Middle East Service Medal with seven Bronze Stars and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Buchan was a member of the Titusville B.P.O. Elks; the Titusville Chamber of Commerce; board of directors of the YWCA.; and board of directors of the Allegheny AAA. He was chairman of the Civil Service Board in Titusville; was a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals; a life member of Iota Alpha Delta Honorary Guidance Fraternity; a member of both the Cleo J. Ross Post No. 368 American Legion and the Bruce Shorts Post No. 5958 VFW. He was a sports announcer for WTIV Radio for 12 years and was awarded "Citizen of the Year" in 1990. Mr. Buchan was married Aug. 27, 1947, in St. Titus Rectory by Msgr. James F. Hopkins to Jocelyn Margaret Drake, who preceded him in death Jan. 20, 1987. Surviving are three sons, Joseph MacFarlane Buchan II of Augusta, Mont., Edward Grandin Buchan and wife, Mary Lou, of Hershey and Robert David Buchan Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Pleasantville; a grandson, Joseph Edward Buchan and wife, Orysia, of Syracuse, N.Y.; and three granddaughters, Samantha Lee Buchan of Washington, D.C., Katie Marie Buchan of Reston, Va., and Kelli Morgan Buchan of Cherry Hill, N.J. He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jennings of Santa Maria, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville. A memorial service, open to friends, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, in the Titusville First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Barry E. Cressman, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Titusville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Titusville Area Health Center Foundation or to the Titusville Alumni Association. Izetta R. Corbett, 98, of Clarion, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in the Bradford Pavilion in Bradford. Born Aug. 2, 1908, in Reynoldsville, she was the daughter of George and Jenny Robertson Roller. She was a 1928 graduate of Clarion Normal School. Mrs. Corbett was an elementary teacher for nine years in Strattanville and also was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion and was a member of the church circle group. Mrs. Corbett was a volunteer at Clarion Hospital. She was married Nov. 7, 1937, in Mayville, N.Y., to Charles Emerson Corbett, who preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1982. Surviving are two daughters, Jeanette Matto and husband, Michael, and Phyllis Pionzio and husband, John, all of Bradford; one son, Charles E. Corbett Jr. and wife, Betsy, of Wernersville; three grandchildren, John Pionzio, Kathy Elliott and Todd Corbett; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Corbett was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers and a grandson, Matthew Ross Corbett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. Kate Filer officiating. Interment will follow in the Strattanville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. The Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. Stacy Irene Corle, 22, of South Fourth Avenue, Clarion, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Aug. 19, 1984, in Clarion, she was the daughter of William A. Corle of Rimersburg and Robin Lynn Smith Corle of Clarion. She was a 2003 graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School. Ms. Corle was affiliated with the Carwick Wesleyan Church of Rimersburg. She was a member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and MH/MR of Clarion. Ms. Corle enjoyed playing cards, her Gameboy, playing bingo and especially country music, most notably the music of Billy Ray Cyress and Box Car Willie. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Crystal Semanco of Clarion and Bessie Corle of Rimersburg; and two brothers, Brandon Corle of Clarion and Billy Corle and wife, Heather, of Pittsburgh. She also is survived by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Deloris Smith of Chicago, Ill.; her paternal grandparents, William and Bessie Jean Switzer Corle of Rimersburg; two stepsisters, Misty Yates and husband, William "Bill" Yates of Rimersburg and Sabrina Burrell of Rimersburg; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A reception of friends will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Guntrum, pastor of the Carwick Wesleyan Church, officiating. Private interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery. Gregory Wesley Frampton, 45, of Piscataqua Drive, Leeper, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois. Born July 2, 1962, in Brookville, he was the son of Thomas and Betty Jane Lerch Frampton. He was a 1980 graduate of Clarion Area High School. Mr. Frampton was a machine operator for 27 years in the forming department of Owens-Illinois Glass Plant. He was a member of the Monroe Chapel Methodist Church. Mr. Frampton enjoyed boating, camping and being with his friends. Survivors are his parents, Thomas W. and Betty Jane Frampton of Clarion; his grandmother, Mrs. Arlene Lerch of Clarion; one sister, Terri Lynn Kemmer and husband, Neil, of Clarion; an aunt, Carolyn Frampton of Sligo; an uncle and aunt, Eugene and Linda Lerch of Clarion; cousins, Randy and Jeff Frampton and Melissa Glenn; and two nieces, Kortney and Lindsey Kemmer, "the light of his life." He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis E. Lerch; his grandparents, Samuel L. and Bernice Aaron Frampton; and an uncle, Richard Frampton. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with H. Jack Buzard, his cousin, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Conneration. Memorials may be made to the Hahne Regional Cancer Unit in DuBois. Karl M. Schurr Karl M. Schurr, 76, of Spring Drive, Fisher, Millcreek Township, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Britt Williams, 64, of 1263 Grandview Road, Oil City, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the group home where she resided. Born Feb. 14, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Ralph L. and Emilie E. Johnston Williams. Ms. Williams entered Polk State School in 1947 and in 1979, moved to group homes where she lived her life. She worked at VTDC and attended Life Skills. Ms. Williams was a faithful attendee of the Willow Street Free Methodist Church. Surviving, in addition to her group home family, are one sister, Johnston "J." Harris and husband, Frank, of Dempseytown; one brother, Ralph L. Williams II of Baltimore Md.; and two nieces, Britt DeTilla of Oil City and Linda Christian and husband, David, of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Brian J. DeTilla. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, in the Willow Street Free Methodist Church with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Street Free Methodist Church, UCIP or VAHRA.