The Derrick, December 3, 2007: Richard L. Barker, 710 Superior St., Titusville Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville Averil M. Goughler, Emlenton Robert P. Jewell, Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica Agnes Rita "Aggie" McCloskey, Route 66, Crown Jerry L. Wiant, Garfield Street, New Bethlehem John R. Williams, 1210 E. Liberty St., Clarion Richard L. Barker Richard L. Barker, 80, of 710 Superior St , Titusville, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in the Titusville Area Hospital . The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home in Titusville is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will follow in The Derrick. Melvin E. 'Mel' Barton Melvin E. "Mel" Barton, 79, of Pine Terrace Road, Shippenville, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Bellevue, Wash., where he had been staying with his daughter. Born Oct. 10, 1928, in Lansing, W.Va., he was the son of James and Elizabeth Miller Barton. Mr. Barton served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years and worked for 18 years for Boeing Airplane Co. in Seattle, Wash. During his time with the Air Force, he was stationed at Biggs Air Force Base and also traveled abroad. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Barton was married Oct. 3, 2001, to Marilyn E. Rex, who preceded him in death earlier this year. Surviving are one son, Melvin E. Barton Jr. of Kent, Wash.; two daughters, Brigett Galacci of Bellevue, Wash., and Melva Barton of Seattle, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Gail Boozer of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepson, William Boozer of Pittsburgh; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by one sister, Amy Willis of Clintonville, W.Va.; three brothers, James Barton of Sandusky, Ohio, Walter Barton of Dayton, Ohio, and Robert Barton of De Pere, Wis.; one stepbrother, Harry Chapman of Oak Hill, W.Va.; and one stepsister, Mary Ann Holiday of Mechanicsville, Va. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Origas, and his second wife, Marilyn Rex. There will be no visitation and no services. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. Averil M. Goughler, 71, of Emlenton, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 22, 1936, in Irwin Township, Venango County, she was the daughter of Albert Gaston Roxberry and Mary Teressa Carr Roxberry. She attended Wesley Normal School in Wesley. Mrs. Goughler was employed at the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Joint High School in the food service department and retired in 2000 after 28 years of employment. She was a member of the Scrubgrass Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Goughler enjoyed gardening and her flowers, nature in all of its glory, NASCAR, animals and her seven grandchildren. She was married Feb. 18, 1956, to Harold R. Goughler, who survives. They would have celebrated there 52nd anniversary next February. Also surviving are two children, Connie L. Both and husband, William J., of Fredericksburg, Va., and Larry E. Goughler of Emlenton; and seven grandchildren, BJ, Rachel, Jessica, Isaac, Jeremiah, Luke and Leah Both, all of Fredericksburg, VA. She also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles (Shirley J.) Snyder of Butler. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Goughler was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. William (Ida M.) Johnston and Carol Roxberry; and three brothers, Gale, Glenn and Robert Roxberry. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home Pastor Dan Seibert of the Berean Bible Church of Greensburg officiating. Interment will take place in Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Humane Society, Box 1045, Oil City, 16301, or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences will be received at www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Robert P. Jewell, 42, of 882 Jones Ave., Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Utica, died as a result of a cerebral aneruysm at 10:22 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio. Born Nov. 6, 1965, in Franklin, he was the son of Charles A. "Sock" and Kathy I. Haun Jewell. He attended Franklin High School. Mr. Jewell was a heavy equipment operator for O.B.O. Demolition of Cleveland, Ohio. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Ravenna. Mr. Jewell was a proud and dedicated volunteer firefighter. He was an active member of the Utica Volunteer Fire Department and also of the Polk Fire and Rescue. He enjoyed hunting and fireworks and was known for helping set up many fireworks displays. Mr. Jewell was married Aug. 19, 1989, to Tammy L. Haylett, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Nichole, Kimberly, Stacy and Holly Jewell, all at home. He also is survived by his mother, Kathy Jewell of Utica; five sisters, Lana Lehnortt of Cooperstown, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Bennefield of Utica, Dawn Reynolds of Utica, Mrs. Steven (Helen) Ravass of Fisher and Bonnie Jewell of Utica; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jewell was preceded in death by his father; and a miece, Katherine Noel Jewell-Ravass. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Utica Volunteer Fire Co. building, 146 Water St., Utica, with the Rev John V. King, pastor of the Lupher Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment and committal services will be held in Mill Creek Cemetery, French Creek Township, Utica. Agnes Rita McCloskey, 82, of Route 66, Crown, died in her home early Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2007, surrounded by her family. Aggie, as she was endearingly called, was born May 18, 1925, in Fryburg to the late Aloysius and Emma Schmader Ditz. She was a devoted homemaker and her most cherished roles were that of loving wife to John "Paul" McCloskey Sr., and gentle mother to her six children. Her role gradually and enjoyably expanded to include in-laws, grandchildren and most recently to her enormous delight, a great-granddaughter, Lauren. Mrs. McCloskey was one who savored and respected the individuality of each person with whom she came in contact. She enjoyed all of the numerous gatherings throughout her life with her family and friends; and during the past few years, the outings at the Senior Center where she played a mean game of Euchre with her friends and assisted with Meals on Wheels. She had a genuine love of blue birds and also spent many an hour putting together jigsaw puzzles. One in particular is a framed blue bird puzzle that hangs above the fireplace in her home. She also enjoyed traveling and her trips included Colorado, South Carolina and Ireland. She was thrilled with her trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. She loved football and was an avid Steelers fan. Mrs. McCloskey was married to the absolute love of her life, John Paul McCloskey Sr. June 1, 1946, in St. Michael Church in Fryburg. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1993. She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown. She also was a member of St. Mary's Ladies Guild and Farmington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are three sons, John Paul McCloskey Jr. and wife, Joan, of Crown, Timothy A. McCloskey and wife, Linda, of Lucinda and Michael J. McCloskey Sr. and wife, Sherry, of Oil City; three daughters, Rose Ann "Rosie" Banks and husband, Terry, of Oil City, Kathleen "Kat" Weaver and husband, Bob, of Lake Lucy and Maureen "Mac" McCloskey and her life-partner, Marj Richards of Inman, SC; nine grandchildren, Colleen McCloskey Roth and husband, David, of Pittsburgh, Michael J. McCloskey Jr. and wife, Lindsey, of Oil City, Carrie McCloskey Sieglinger and husband, Jay, of Claysburg, Meghan McCloskey Ashworth and husband, Paul, of Newbold, Chesterfield, England, Shannon Banks of Denver, Colo., Erin McCloskey King and husband, Josh, of Strattanville, Jennifer Weaver of Lake Lucy, Shelly Banks of Oil City and Deanna Weaver of Lake Lucy; one great-granddaughter, Lauren Marie Roth of Pittsburgh; one stepgrandson, Andy Bauer and wife, Marcy, of Vowinckel; two stepgranddaughters, Lori Kahle and husband, Carl, of Crown and Marcia Moore and husband, Michael, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two step-great-grandsons, Justin Kahle of Crown and Nicholas Moore of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and two step-great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Rachel Bauer of Vowinckel. She also is survived by two brothers, Gerald "Jud" Ditz and Robert "Mex" Ditz and wife, Julia, of Fryburg; three sisters, Frances "Sis" Obenrader Ochs of Fryburg, Ruth Schill Jeannerat of Clarion and Joan Donahue and husband, Robert, of Clarion; a brother-in-law, Ted Kurtzhals of Crown; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann McCloskey Faygo and husband, Frank, of Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great-nephews, and many close friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCloskey was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Mary Rose Ditz, in August, 2007; and an infant brother, Paul Ditz. The family will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Hospice Program, P.O. Box 668, Knox, 16232, or to St. Mary Church Foundation Fund, Crown. Jerry L. Wiant, 82, of Garfield Street, New Bethlehem, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Clarion. Born March 29, 1925, in Climax, he was the son of Lester J. and Genevie Burford Wiant. Mr. Wiant retired in 1990 from C&K Coal Co. >From 1943 to 1945, he served with the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. He served in Italy, France and Germany and was wounded twice in battle. He was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the European Theatre Service Medal. Mr. Wiant was married Jan. 26, 1946, to Rose Luddle Nulph, who survives. They were married for nearly 62 years. Also surviving are one son, Tracy Wiant of Terra Haute, Ind.; three daughters, Jeri Lynn Burkhouse of Oak Ridge, Judi Huffman and Yvonne Longo and husband, Jeff, all of New Bethlehem; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He also is survived by two sisters, Victoria Nunamaker of New Bethlehem and Patricia Given of Ford City; and four brothers and their wives, Gary and Peg Wiant, Robert and Barb Wiant and Bruce and Ruby Wiant, all of New Bethlehem, and William and Pauline Wiant of Rimersburg. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wiant was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Wiant, Harrison Wiant and two infants. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Alcorn Funeral Home, Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattanville. John R. Williams, 65, of 1210 E. Liberty St., Clarion, died early Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Mark and Virginia Grace Young Williams. Mr. Williams was a graduate of Har Brack High School in Freeport and completed studies in histology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of both active and reserve duty with the U.S. Army. Mr. Williams retired in 2003 from Northwest Medical Center in Franklin after 15 years of service. Active in Masonic affairs, he was a member of Myrtle Lodge No. 316, F. & A.M., Venango Lodge of Perfection, New Castle Scottish Rite, Coudersport Consistory and formerly was in the Zem Zem Temple Legion of Honor. On March 31, 1967, Mr. Williams married the former Marjorie Bensinger, who survives along with a son, Kier R. Williams of Oil City; a daughter, Kimberly Westfall and husband, Eric, of Freeport, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Searra Westfall and Adrian Baker. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents. Friends will be received from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St., Franklin. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Myrtle Lodge Anniversary Fund, in care of Galaxy Federal Credit Union, 1313 Liberty St., Franklin, 16323.