The Derrick, October 31, 2007: Robert George Armagost, 160 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City John R. Carling, Barth Lane, Tylersburg Alice LaVerne Hornberger, Madison Road, Templeton, formerly of Rimer Hill Jessie E. Hubauer, Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Georgianna McNutt, South Third Avenue, Clarion Helen M. Packard, New Bethlehem Margaret L. Say, Emlenton RD Robert George Armagost, 41, of 160 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City, died unexpectedly in his residence late Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 2007. Born May 9, 1966, in Titusville, he was the son of Robert M. Armagost and Janet L. Gibson Griffin. Mr. Armagost attended the Oil City schools. He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Armagost was an over-the-road truck driver for Klapec Express on Upper Seneca Street, Oil City. An avid Steelers fan , he enjoyed hunting , the outdoors and driving his truck. He also played on the Shamrock Tavern softball team. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Janet L. and Robert Griffin of Oil City; his father and stepmother, Robert M. and Kathleen Armagost of Oil City RD; one sister, Sherry Armagost of Philadelphia; paternal grandparents, Geraldine and Lloyd Rumbaugh of Tionesta; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Laurie and Bob Zuck of Oil City, Tina and Mark McManigle, James and Maggie Vanderhoof and Richard Armagost, all of Erie, Joshua Orsino of Seneca and Kamille Luce of Oil City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Bernice Gibson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be left at www.reinselfuneralhome.com. John R. Carling, 79, of Barth Lane, Tylersburg, died Tuesday Oct. 30, 2007, in Clarion Hospital. Born April 6, 1928, in New Brighton, he was the son of Alfred and Ethel Grimes Carling. He was a Navy veteran and served at the end of World War II. Mr. Carling lived in Beaver, Brighton Township, most of his life and worked as a grinder at Standard Steel Specialty in Beaver Falls. He was a member of the New Brighton American Legion Post No. 19. Mr. Carling was devoted to his family and he loved the Lord Jesus. On July 23, 1950, he married Wilma Jane Jones, who survives. They moved to the Tylersburg area in 1990 when he retired. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Hazel Cornuet and husband, Pastor Earl Cornuet,of Seneca, Becky Quigley and husband, Rick, of Beaver and Luvona Whittaker and husband, Charles, of Tulsa Okla.; one son, John R Carling Jr. and wife, Vera, of Beaver; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Ruthie Winston of Darlington and Lois Carson of North Carolina; and one brother, Howard "Sid" Carling of Orlando. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carling was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, Daniel and Robert Carling, and one sister, Marian DeMailo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Four Mile Presbyterian Church in Ohioville, Pa., with Pastor Martin Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses, 305 Main St., Knox, 16232. The Faller Funeral Home Inc. in Fryburg is in charge of arrangements. Alice LaVerne Hornberger, 82, of Madison Road, Templeton, formerly of Rimer Hill, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in Clarion Hospital following a lingering illness. Born March 28, 1925, in Eldorado, Butler County, she was the daughter of the Rev. B.F. Sedwick and Emily Anderson Sedwick. She attended the Tidal School. Mrs. Hornberger retired as a dietician from Armsdale in Kittanning after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Hornberger enjoyed cooking, painting and making crafts with her daughters. She was married in West Virginia Oct. 7, 1941, to William H. Hornberger, who preceded her in death June 16, 1993. Surviving are five sons, David H. Hornberger and wife, Joyce, of Spring Grove, Thomas A. Hornberger and wife, Shirley of Rimer Hill, Templeton, R. Dean Hornberger of Sligo, Benjamin P. Hornberger and wife, Robin, of Adrian and Brian L. Hornberger and wife, Tammy, of Templeton; two daughters, Sandra L. Anderson and husband, Edward, of Templeton and Dianne D. Hawk and husband, Brice, of Rimersburg; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by a brother, the Rev. George Sedwick and wife, Mildred, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, the Rev. Dale Sedwick and the Rev. William Sedwick; two sisters, Marie Garner and Evelyn Switzer; and one son, William Edward Hornberger, Sept. 1, 1993. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Church of God of Prophecy, New Athens. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Thomas Kelley, pastor of the Church of God in Karns City, officiating. Interment will follow in the Tidal Union Cemetery, Armstrong County. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 133B W. Main St., Clarion, 16214. Jessie E. Hubauer, 91, of Stoney Lonesome Road, Clarion Township, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2007, in her residence. Born May 31, 1916, in Clarion, she was the daughter of Edward M. and Rosa Gearhart Swarm. She was a graduate of Clarion High School and graduated from Clarion Normal School, now Clarion University, where she earned her teaching degree. In her early years, Mrs. Hubauer taught at the Daisy Hill School, a one-room schoolhouse in Clarion Township. She started teaching in 1960 at Clarion-Limestone Elementary School and retired there in the 1970s as a first-grade teacher. Her teaching career spanned 26 years. Mrs. Hubauer was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed latch hook, quilting and crocheting, along with doing yard work, mowing and playing the organ and piano. Mrs. Hubauer was married Aug. 16, 1943, to Joseph E. Hubauer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Joseph H. Hubauer and wife, Bonnie, of Monongahela, Bernie Milliron of Frogtown, Carolyn Silvis of Summerville, Mary Minich and husband, Donald, of Sligo, Fred Hubauer and wife, Jan, of Brookville and Jack Hubauer and wife, Bonnie, of Strattanville; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hubauer was preceded in death by one son, Edward J. Hubauer; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Shannon; one brother, Harry Swarm; and one sister, Jenny Bish. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. today in the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Evans, VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Rockton Cemetery in Rockton. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, Box 668, Knox, 16232. Georgianna McNutt, 73, of South Third Ave., Clarion, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in the Clarion Hospital. Born Feb. 22, 1934, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of Walter and Naomi Baumgardner Gustwick. Mrs. McNutt was a homemaker and also was employed at Uppers & Downers and at the First National Bank. She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. On June 29, 1958, she married Ralph Edwin McNutt, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Naomi Gustwick of Strattanville; one daughter, Melissa McNutt of Clarion; and three sisters, Dana Reitz of Strattanville, Virginia Bennett of Elkhart, Ind., and Geraldine Lander of Marienville. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Gustwick. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen officiating. Interment will be in the Clarion Cemetery. Helen M. Packard Helen M. Packard, 86, of New Bethlehem, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, in Jefferson Manor, Brookville. Born May 21, 1921, in Wexford, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Margaret E. Brown Stadelmyer. She attended St. Alfonse Catholic School in Wexford and graduated from St. Benedict Academy. Mrs. Packard was a homemaker and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem where she had been in charge of the religious education programs for more than 25 years. She had many hobbies including sewing, baking and reading. Her greatest love was spending time with her friends and family, especially her family gatherings at Christmas Mrs. Packard was an avid golfer and bowled in numerous leagues. She was married in Long Beach, Calif., July 1, 1944, to Harlow M. Packard Jr., who died Aug. 4, 2002. Surviving are four daughters, Margaret A. Packard of Jeanette, C. Jean Miller and husband, Roger, of South Bethlehem, Marilyn J. Mitchell and husband, Lee, of Erie and Annette L. Smith of Rimersburg; grandchildren, Andrea Harriman, Julie Allen, Kristen Young, Bryce Miller, Ryan and Laura Snyder, Matthew and Dara Mitchell and Jedediah, Caitlin and Gabrielle Smith; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Grant Harriman, Joshua and Jacob Allen and Mackenzie and Abby Young. She also is survived by a brother, Harry Stadelmyer and wife, Millie, of Warrendale; a sister-in-law, Ann Stadelmyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Packard was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan I. Snyder; two sisters, Sister M. Noel Stadelmyer and Evelyn Stadelmyer; and a brother, William Stadelmyer. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem with the Rev. William Laska, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Church, 201 Washington St, New Bethlehem, 16242, or to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad St., New Bethlehem, 16242. Margaret L. Say Margaret L. Say, 81, of Emlenton RD, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Brookville Hospital following an illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick.