The Derrick, May 7, 2005: Elizabeth L. Agnello, 146 St Charles St., Seneca Joan Welker Birnbaum, Hanover, N.H. Thomas L. Cornman, Parker, formerly of Vowinckel Kathryn L. Crispin, Butler, formerly of Marienville Edna M. Deemer, Clarion William D. "Billy" McLendon, Lamartine Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton, Leeper George Thomas "Joe" Reott, Clarion Elizabeth L. Agnello Elizabeth L. Agnello, 73, of 146 St Charles St., Seneca, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh after a brief illness. Born March 6, 1932, in Knox, she was a daughter of Harry and Dorothy Jacobs Dunkle. Mrs. Agnello was a 1950 graduate of White Memorial School in Knox. She retired March 6, 1992, as a casework supervisor at the Venango County assistance office after 22 years with the PA Department of Public Welfare starting at the Clarion County assistance office. Prior to that, she had been an advertising representative for Venango Newspapers in Clarion County for eight years. Mrs. Agnello was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Oil City. She had previously served as secretary of the administrative board, trustee, member of the pastor-parish relations committee, president of United Methodist Women and chairman of the worship committee. She was also a member and former member of the board of directors of the Belles Lettres Club, was a former treasurer of the YWCA, a former member and secretary of the Oil City Library Commission, a member of the Friends of the Oil City Library and a former member of the Oil Creek District Library Advisory Council. Mrs. Agnello enjoyed playing bridge. She was married July 21, 1950, in the Knox United Methodist Church to Joseph J. Agnello and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Joe Agnello and his wife Karen of Cranberry Township, Jason Agnello and his wife Brenda of Oil City and L. Frank Agnello of Knox; and 5 grandchildren, Jamie, Lindsay, Jeremy, Rachel and Lauren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Byron K. Myers, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Knox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Oil City Library, 2 Central Ave., Oil City. Joan Welker Birnbaum Joan Welker Birnbaum, 82, of Hanover, N.H., died April 29, 2005, at her home at Kendal at Hanover of natural causes. She was born April 26, 1923, in Oil City, and was the only child of George and Josephine Powell Welker. Mrs. Birnbaum graduated from Oil City High School in 1941. She was an avid horseback rider and jitterbug contestant. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1945 and then worked at Price-Waterhouse in New York City. She was married Jan. 8, 1949, to Theodore M. Birnbaum. The couple moved to Rye, N.Y., where they raised three daughters. Mrs. Birnbaum was active in local volunteer work for 26 years. In 1976, she moved to Greenwich, Conn. and returned to full-time work. Mrs. Birnbaum retired in 1990 and relocated to Hanover where she was a founding member of the Kendal at Hanover community. Mrs. Birnbaum is survived three daughters, Lyuba Birnbaum of Calif. and Margaret Birnbaum and Crispin Birnbaum of Mass.; and many friends. A memorial service will take place June 18 at Kendal at Hanover. Donations may be made to Wellesley College, the Cadbury Fund at Kendal at Hanover, or a charity of one's choosing. Mrs. Birnbaum's ashes will be interred in the Grove Hill Cemetery in October. Thomas L. Cornman Thomas L. Cornman Sr., 68, of Parker and formerly of Vowinckel, died late Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born April 5, 1937, at Mosgrove, he was the son of the late Ernest "Red" and Mary Jane John Cornman Sr. Mr. Cornman was a retired truck driver. He was an active fisherman and camper. He was married Aug. 16, 1985, to the former Katherine Shoemaker who preceded him in death April 25, 1995. Mr. Cornman is survived by five daughters, one son, several brothers, one sister and several grandchildren. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Borland Funeral Home, Inc., Leeper. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Daniel Richter, pastor of Greenwood United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Kathryn L. Crispin Kathryn L. Crispin, 94, of Butler and formerly of Marienville, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born July 12, 1910, in Byromtown, Marienville, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Maude V. Hummel Frazier. Mrs. Crispin lived in Marienville all her life except for the past eight years. She was a housewife and attended the Methodist church. Mrs. Crispin enjoyed her spending time with her family and playing cards. She was married Dec. 2, 1933, to Park E. Crispin Sr. who preceded her in death April 3, 1976. Mrs. Crispin is survived by a daughter, Rae Seybert of Butler; a son, Park E. Crispin Jr. of Marienville; two brothers, John W. Frazier Jr. of Frewsburg, N.Y. and Thomas W. Frazier of Warren; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Frazier; a sister, Mildred Rodgers; and a grandson, Gerald Seybert. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the Ronald McDonald Funeral Home, Marienville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Richter officiating. Interment will be in the Frost Cemetery, in the village of Pigeon, RD #2 Marienville. Edna M. Deemer Edna M. Deemer, 80, of Wilson Avenue, Clarion, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at her residence. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton Dorothy L. "Dottie" Maxton, 57, of Leeper, died Thursday afternoon, May 5, 2005, at Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born Dec. 18, 1947, in Fulton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Lilly Buehrer Beltz. Mrs. Maxton was known for her community service as a former Girl Scout leader and as an EMT with the Farmington Area Ambulance Service. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion. She was a fun-loving grandmother and devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Maxton was married March 4, 1966, to George F. Maxton III who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly Schmader and her husband Jake of Lucinda and Diane Roy and her husband Tim of Indiana; a son James Maxton and his wife Tracy of Leeper; three brothers, James, John and Robert Beltz, all of Ohio; five sisters, Thelma Greutman, Leuetta Sullivan, Jean Schnitkey and Betty Pace, all of Ohio, and Leona Honeck of South Carolina; and nine grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maxton was preceded in death by a brother, David and three sisters, Martha, Margaret and Geraldine. Private funeral services will be held with the Rev. Harold O. Jacobson of Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion officiating. The family suggest memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Borland Funeral Home, Inc., Leeper. William D. "Billy" McLendon William D. "Billy" McLendon, 64, of Lamartine, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at UPMC Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 11, 1941, in Oil City, he was the son of William and Leah Jane Master McLendon. Mr. McLendon was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ in Lamartine where he rang the bell, took the offering and served as greeter. He had perfect Sunday school attendance for 33 years. He enjoyed a number of activities such as bowling, Special Olympics, mowing the yard, spending time with his nieces, household chores, outdoor activities and giving presents. He was fond of dancing and music, family gatherings and holiday festivities. He loved family pets and their care. Mr. McLendon was a special person with a great sense of humor. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by a sister, Jacqueline Beam and her husband Daryl; two brothers, Randy McLendon and his wife Molly and Robert McLendon; four nieces, Shannon and Heather Beam and Kennedy and Reagan McLendon; a great-niece, Chloee Beam, all of Lamartine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. McLendon was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 East Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Pepper Petsinger, pastor of the Salem United Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Salem United Church of Christ, Lamartine 16375. George Thomas "Joe" Reott George Thomas "Joe" Reott, 82, of Clarion died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at La Casa Nostra in Guadalajara, Mexico, due to complications from a lengthy illness. Born March 19, 1923, in Knox, he was a son of Thomas and Almeda Reott of Knox. Mr. Reott was employed for many years as a journeyman printer for The Clarion News and for The Derrick and Venango Newspapers in Oil City. Mr. Reott was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Marie Rankin of Brookville; a son, Edward Allen Reott and his long-time companion, Marcy Underdahl, of Price, Utah; two grandchildren, Jason Adam Reott of Brookville, and Stacie Marie Wolbert of Clarion; and two great-grandchildren, Damon Wolbert and Dillon Wolbert, both of Clarion. Also surviving are two sisters, Mae Byers and Alberta Slaugenhaupt; an uncle, Dana McCall; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Reott was preceded in death by his wife, Lavina Belle (Gal) Reott; a daughter, Judy Ann Culberson; a brother, Charles Reott; and a sister, Katherine Reott. There will be no services.