The Derrick, December 28, 2007: Carl H. Bartley, New Bethlehem Evelyn Britton, formerly of Oil City June R. Burgert, Canton, Ohio, formerly of Franklin Leroy L. Graham Jr., East State Road, Seneca Betty Kelly Hoover, Grove City Hannah Sue Miller, Oklahoma City Regina Sacolic, Strattanville James R. Silk, Brookville R. Gene Summerville, Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion Carl H. Bartley Carl H. Bartley, 79, of 1367 State Route 1010, New Bethlehem, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in the McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born April 29, 1928, in Cambridge, Ohio, he was a son of Arthur and Estella Durnell Bartley. He was married April 21, 1967, to the former Jewel L. Hepler who survives. Mr. Bartley was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a foreman for the R&P Coal Co. and also owned and operated Bartley Mining Co. from 1978 to 1992. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Carl H. Bartley II and his wife Arlene of New Bethlehem; five daughters, Donna Ash and her husband Bill of Arizona, Marcie L. Bartley of Florida, Tracey J. White of Punxsutawney, Tina L. Shirey and her husband Bryan of Hawthorn and Carla R. Witherel and her husband John of Pittsburgh; and nine grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a son, Alan Carl Bartley; a sister, Helen Bartley; two brothers, Tom Bartley and Arthur Bartley; and an infant grandson. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Alcola Trinity Cemetery in Redbank Township, Clarion County. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice, P.O Box 668, Knox, 16232. Evelyn Esther Britton Evelyn Esther Britton, 89, formerly of Oil City, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Tracy Jo's Personal Care Home in Rouseville. Born Sept. 7, 1918, in Cranberry, she was a daughter of Patrick Henry Daugherty and Margaret E. Yeager Daugherty. She was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School and had lived most of her life in the Oil City area. Mrs. Britton had worked at Raymond's Dry Cleaners, Kresge's and the Community Market. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Oil City and enjoyed painting, ceramics, crocheting and wintering in Florida. She was married Nov. 6, 1943, to Donald Lee Britton. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Martha Lindenhovius and her husband Johannes of Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Caitlin; two sisters, Lillian Ward of Cranberry and Daisy Daugherty of Oil City; numerous nieces and nephews and good friends and staff members at Tracy Jo's. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters and two brothers. Friends will be received immediately before the funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Rev. T. Christopher Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Church in Oil City, will officiate. Entombment will be in the Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church at 206 Wilson Ave., Oil City. June R. Burgert, 97, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Manor Care Nursing/Rehab facility. Born Aug. 21, 1910, in Clintonville, she was a daughter of Lewis and Bessie May McKee. She had resided for the last eight years in Canton to be nearer to her family. She was married to Harold R. Burgert who preceded her in death in 1970. Mrs. Burgert was a long-time employee and retiree of the J.C. Penney Company in Franklin and was very active in community affairs. She was named Franklin's "Woman of the Year" in 1977. She was also recognized as being the oldest member of the congregation at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Mrs. Burgert was a long-term member of the Library Board and the Pennsylvania Preservation Society. She served as chairperson for the annual community Fourth of July celebration parade and activities. She was known as being very creative and was well known for her handicrafts. Mrs. Burgert's hand-made knitted and crocheted works were treasured items. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Allerton of Canton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Mrs. Kirk (Diane) Fennell of Canal Fulton and Lori J. Allerton of Columbus; and four great grandchildren, Meghan, Meredith, Matthew, and Luke Fennell of Canal Fulton, who remember her affectionately as "Grandma June." Her husband and parents preceded her in death. The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Following Mrs. Burgert's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the John Knox Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Douglas Patton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Knox Presbyterian Church or the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Those who are unable to attend and wish to share a fond memory may do so online at www.reedfuneralhome.com. Leroy L. Graham, Jr. Leroy L. Graham Jr., 79, of East State Road, Seneca, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 25, 2007, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born April 2, 1928, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Leroy L. and Ruth Borland Graham. Mr. Graham was a United States military veteran, having served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was also assigned to a station in Japan for several years. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, family activities and watching wrestling with his daughter, Sarah. Mr. Graham was married Dec.29, 1979, to the former Patricia D. Switzer, who survives along with their daughter, Sarah Graham, who lives at home. He is also survived by three children from a previous marriage, Leroy Graham III of Florida, Larry Graham and wife Jen of Seneca, and Lona Anderson of Titusville; eight grandchildren, Donald, Travis, and Justin Graham, Dondi Dittman and Gary Manross, and Jonathon, Jessica and Mairssa Dawson; and a brother, Bill Graham of Georgia. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were a son, Lane Graham; a daughter, Lori Dawson;, a sister, Betty; and a brother, Dick. Visitation and services were held privately for the family. Interment was in Heckathorn Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca, Cranberry Township. Online condolences to the family may be left by visiting www.hilebest.com. Betty Kelly Hoover, 71, of 618 Riverside Drive, Grove City, died at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in the Trinity Living Center in Grove City following a five-year illness. She had lived on Riverside Drive since 1978 and had been a resident of the Trinity Living Center for six days. Born April 24, 1936, in Grove City, she was a daughter of Glenn A. Kelly and Florence Evelyn McEwen Kelly. She was married July 26, 1978, to Albert J. "Buss" Hoover and he survives. Mrs. Hoover retired in 1998 from Joy Manufacturing in Franklin where she was employed as a planner for 40 years. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City. Mrs. Hoover was a member and past president of the Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Club, all of Franklin, and the American Legion Post No. 220 Ladies Auxiliary in Grove City. Surviving in addition to her husband at home are six children, Kelly Hall and husband Anthony of Franklin, Verna Mae "Susie" Richards of Harrisville, Katherine Jean Davis and husband Ed of Grove City, LuAnn McFadden and husband Marty of Harrisville, Albert J. "Buzz" Hoover of Harrisville and Arthur "Artie" Hoover and wife Michelle of Forestville; a sister, Mrs. Peggy Hricsina of Franklin; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was a sister, Patricia Lux. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, in the Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Rev. Terry Shaughnessy, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City, will officiate. Following the service, burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park Inc. in Grove City. Hannah Sue Miller Hannah Sue Miller, 27 days old, of Oklahoma City, Okla., granddaughter of a Shippenville couple, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, in the University of Oklahoma City Children's Hospital due to heart complications. Born Nov. 20, 2007, in Oklahoma City, she was a daughter of Brian and Lura Roudybush Miller, who survive. Survivors also include maternal grandparents, Ralph and Kelly Roudybush of Shippenville; paternal grandparents, Rick and Tae Suk Miller of Missouri; and maternal great-grandmother, Sue Ann Kroh of Clarion and great-grandfather, James Merryman and his wife, Delores, of Venus. Also surviving are paternal great-grandfather Keun Pac Pak of South Korea; aunts and uncles Heather Roudybush of Pittsburgh, and Peter and Wendy Miller-Tarlos and Paul Miller, all of Kansas City; and a cousin, Eva Tarlos of Kansas City. The baby was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, Earl Charles and Agnes Sarah Roudybush and paternal great-grandparents Johanna and Claire Miller and Cha Yung Chung. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Clarion with the Rev. Keith Richardson officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Fellowship Fund, P.O. Box 651, Clarion, 16214. Regina Sacolic Regina Sacolic, 89, of Strattanville died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a short illness. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. James R. Silk James R. Silk, 55, of 1149 Hughey Road, Brookville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at the Punxsutawney Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1952, in Johnstown, he was the son of Ed Silk and Nancy McKinney Silk. He was married March 4, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nev., to the former Lori Gates who survives. Mr. Silk was employed in the mobile maintenance department for Reliant Energy, formerly Penelec in Brookville. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, the Steelers and watching NASCAR. Surviving in addition to his wife are his parents, Ed and Nancy Silk of New Florence, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Greg (Amy) Thomas of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers, Bill Silk and his wife Barb of Brush Valley, Pa., and Tom Silk of Blairsville, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Eric (Cindy) Allshouse and Mrs. Tim (Susie) Allshouse, both of New Florence, Pa.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Rev. Timothy McConville will officiate. The family suggests memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. R. Gene Summerville, 80, of Port Charlotte, Fla., formerly of Clarion, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, in his home following an extended illness. Born Sept. 30, 1927, in Rimersburg, he was the son of William Earl and Margretta Mae Stanford Summerville. He was a 1945 graduate of Union Joint High School in Rimersburg. Mr. Summerville worked as a local businessman in various sales positions and was part owner in the Keefer's Wayside Furniture Co. in Clarion. In addition, he was a gentlemen farmer, raising registered Hereford cattle, and a breeder of Labrador retrievers while living in the Clarion area. After moving to Florida in 1978, he purchased and operated an orange grove in Arcadia. Mr. Summerville was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed woodworking and investing in the stock market as his hobbies. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Biloxi. Mr. Summerville was a veteran and was honorably discharged from the U. S.Navy. He served from May 30, 1945, to Aug.18, 1946, aboard the USS Niobrara. He received the American Theatre ribbon, Pacific Theatre ribbon and Victory Medal. He was married to Marie B. Summerville who preceded him in death on April 26, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Rick Summerville and friend Rebecca Leas of Fairmount City and Crist Summerville and wife Debb of Knox; two daughters, Lugene Crawford and husband Richard of Parker and Suzanne Olszewski and husband Bill of Renfrew; a sister, Shirley and husband Orval Williams of Erie; sisters-in-law Joanne Johnson and husband Todd of Biz Pointe, Wash., and Evelyn Birocco of St. Petersburg, Fla. Also surviving are five grandsons, Curtis and Adam Crawford, Cody, Cristian, and Corbin Summerville and two granddaughters, Danielle and Logan Olszewski; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. His wife and parents preceded him in death. There will be no viewing or visitation. A private family memorial service will be conducted at the family's convenience at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Veterans Administration.