The Derrick, May 24, 2005: George L. Case, Youngstown, Ohio, Franklin native Betty Lou Ramandanes, Gilroy, Calif., formerly of Clarion Gertrude Louise Reinsel, 713 Buffalo St., Franklin, formerly of Seneca Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz, Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City Kenneth A. Zerres, 42804 W. Central Ave., Titusville Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, getting it right George L. Case George L. Case, 60, of 2305 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, Ohio, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005, at his residence. Born Oct. 1, 1944, in Franklin, he was the son of James F. and Pauline E. DeLong Case. He attended Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., earned a bachelor of arts degree from Clarion University and his master's in education from Edinboro University. Mr. Case was a retired educator for Kirtland High School, Kirtland, Ohio. He coached baseball and football. Mr. Case was a financial adviser for World Marketing Inc. He attended Nicklin Methodist Church. Mr. Case enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, painting, woodworking, reading and philosophizing. He was married June 12, 1991, to Madine Stachiw, who survives. Also surviving are his father, James F. Case; three sons, George Ashley Case of Youngstown, Ohio, Garth Jacob Case and wife, Denise, of Bradenton, Fla., and Andrew Patrick Case of Painesville, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Suzette Stachiw of Youngstown, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Markus Alexander Case and Jenna Lynn Case, both of Bradenton, Fla. He also is survived by three brothers, Clyde E. Case and wife, Peggy, of Mosely, Va., James Case and wife, Kay, of Franklin, and David H. Case of Columbia, S.C.; an aunt, Shirley Ritchey and husband, Lloyd, of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Case was preceded in death by his mother; and his former wife, Betty Lou Schlicker Case. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Divine Word, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown, Ohio, 44510; Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Boardman, Ohio, 44512; or the George Case Memorial Scholarship Fund which will be established. Arrangements are in charge of the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Betty Lou Ramandanes Betty Lou Ramandanes of Gilroy, Calif., formerly of Clarion, died Friday, May 20, 2005. She was born in Chester, Mo., the daughter of Banks Burns and Alice DeYoung Burns, and spent most of her childhood in Clarion. Her father was formerly of Clarion. Mrs. Ramandanes was a graduate of Clarion High School and Erie Commercial College. She was a secretary at Pennsylvania Electric Co. where she met her husband, George. They were married May 31, 1952, and would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this year. Mrs. Ramandanes and her husband relocated to California 39 years ago to raise their son, Douglas Ramandanes and his wife, Angie, of Gilroy, Calif., and daughter, Carol, of Southern California. In addition to her husband and two children, she is survived by six grandchildren, Georgina, Olivia, Jennifer, Steven, Andrew and Natalie; and four great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy, Calif. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Gertrude Louise Reinsel Gertrude Louise Reinsel, 82, of 713 Buffalo St., Franklin, formerly of Seneca, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born Sept. 16, 1922, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Raymond L. and Lela B. Taylor Huey. She attended the Franklin area schools. Mrs. Reinsel was a member of St. John Episcopal Church in Franklin. She was a homemaker and an avid bridge player and took up golf at age 72. She enjoyed painting with oils, liked needle work and was a gifted seamstress and made all her daughters wedding dresses. Mrs. Reinsel was a member of the Belles Lettres Club of Oil City. She was married June 24, 1950, to John W. "Jack" Reinsel, who died Aug. 15, 1990. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John M. (Connie) Smith Jr. Of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Dick (Jacquelyn) Gaddess of Rocky Grove and Mrs. Jill Seyler of Franklin; and four grandchildren, David E. Smith of Augusta, Ga., David and Emily Gaddess of Rocky Grove and Brienne Krepp of Killeen, Texas. She also is survived by one brother, John Huey of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Reinsel was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Gaddess; one sister, Margaret Baum; one brother, Donald Huey; and her son-in-law, Steve Seyler. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John Episcopal Church, Franklin, with the Rev. Sean Rowe, rector, presiding. Interment will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John Episcopal Church or to the Venango County Humane Society. Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz Mary K. Kulinski Szalewicz, 86, of Vo-Tech Drive, Oil City, died at 6:06 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 4, 1918, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Stanley Jacob and Hedwig Paciorkiewicz Kulinski. She attended the Assumption Grade School and was a 1936 graduate of Oil City High School. She attended Welch's Business College. Mrs. Szalewicz was a lifetime member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Oil City, and the Rosary Society and the Golden Agers. She also was a member of the St. Stephen Monday Afternoon Club and the Prime Timers of St. Joseph Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, reading, solving word and crossword puzzles and computer games. Mrs. Szalewicz was married in the Assumption Church Nov. 8, 1942, to Stephen S. Szalewicz, who died Nov. 18, 1989. Surviving are one daughter, Marge Salewic of Oil City; six sons, Steve Szalewicz and wife, Meg, of Sharon, Conn., Ted Szalewicz of Saegertown, George Szalewicz of Mechanicsburg, Ray Szalewicz and special friend, Jane Hayes, of Titusville, Stanley Szalewicz of Plainsboro, N.J., and John Szalewicz of Greensburg; eight grandchildren, Stephen and Danielle, Ben and Kelly, Jon Szalewicz, Amy and Blair Lawrence, Carla Szalewicz, Michael Szalewicz, Amanda and Kevin Dixon, and Emily and Todd McGinnis; and six great-grandchildren. She also is survived by one brother, Leon Kulinski Sr. of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Szalewicz was preceded in death by three sisters, Valerie Peinke, Helen Walentowski and Charlotte Kulinski; and four brothers, Frank Kulinski, Max Kulinski, Joe Kulinski and Ed Kulinski. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Assumption Church. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. John Neff presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family House McKee, 233 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, 15213. Kenneth A. Zerres Kenneth A. Zerres, 78, of 42804 W. Central Ave., Titusville, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Country Acres Personal Care Home where he had been a resident for the past month. Born July 19, 1926, in Titusville, he was the son of George and Rachel Kightlinger Zerres. Mr. Zerres attended Titusville area schools. He received an honorary Purple Heart and discharge from the Navy. Mr. Zerres previously was employed as a machinist for 17 years at Snap Tite in Union City until his retirement in 1986. Prior to that he worked for Struthers Wells until the closing of the plant. He was a member of Titusville Lodge No. 754, F. & A.M., and the Zem Zem Shriners in Erie. Mr. Zerres was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed getting together with his family. He also loved all his children's animals. He was an electronic enthusiast and enjoyed working on TVs. He also spent time putting together 3-D puzzles. Mr. Zerres was married in Diamond May 10, 1956, to Genevieve Stover, who is a resident of Country Acres Personal Care Home. Surviving are seven children: Charles D. Parke and wife, Cathy, of Franklin, Jeanne Parke of Erie, Patrica Ann Parke of Erie, Barbara A. Kreighbaum of Akron, Ohio, Linda Kerr and husband, Allen, of Titusville, Donna Wellman and husband, Fred, of Centerville and Roberta Edelmann and husband, Jeff, of Franklin; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He also is survived by one brother, George Zerres Jr. and wife, Marian, of Franklin; and one sister, Martha Cunningham and husband, John, of Erie. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Louisa May Bodamer; and two sisters, Arlene Harper and Maxine Ruth Rearigh. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Titusville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. James Nelson, pastor of the Pleasantville Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Riceville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville, 16354, or to the Pleasantville Community Church, 343 W. State St., Pleasantville, 16341. Getting it right Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw: Lillie Mae Sherman Shaw, 73, of Southern Avenue, Strattanville, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at her home. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Chester (Lorraine) Best, Mrs. Harry (Mary Jane) Buzzard, Mrs. Dennis (DeRose) Minich and Mrs. Clair (Bernice) Kimes; and three brothers, Byrd "Bud" Sherman, Daniel A. Sherman and an infant, Russell E. Sherman.