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    1. Obits, The Derrick, July 26, 2004
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    3. The Derrick, Monday, July 26, 2004: Clifford M. "Cliff" Craig, Bela Road, Parker Dorothy Rinella Giordano, Anaheim, Calif. Russell W. Heeter, Sligo Mark Langrehr, 35 Hone Ave., Oil City Patricia L. Lux, 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin Jena Michelle Mangel, Whitling Road, Emlenton Mary Elizabeth Miller, 296 Christie Hill Road, Oil City Owen D. Winters, Woodstock, Ga. Clifford M. 'Cliff' Craig Clifford M. "Cliff" Craig, 95, of Bela Road, Parker, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2004, in Clarview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following a one-month illness. The Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick. Dorothy Rinella Giordano Dorothy Rinella Giordano, 75, of 110 S. Normandy Court, Anaheim, Calif., sister of Phyllis Rinella Fornof of Seneca, died Friday, July 23, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Russell W. Heeter Russell W. Heeter, 77, of Sligo, died Saturday, July 24, 2004, at his residence. Born March 24, 1927, in Callensburg, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorathy Heeter. He was a 1944 graduate of Sligo High School. Mr. Heeter worked for 47 years as district sales manager for Buckeye Feed Mills of Dalton, Ohio, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Sligo Sportsman Club, The Snakes, Trout Unlimited and other local organizations in the Sligo area. Mr. Heeter was particularly interested in bird watching and his many handmade bird houses are found throughout Clarion County, He was active in many outdoor activities including fishing and hunting. He enjoyed going to his camp, reading and his family and friends. Mr. Heeter was married Sept. 17, 1950, in Callensburg, to Carolyn Elliott, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Marcia Rhea and husband, Bill, of Gibsonia and Lisa D. Heeter of Clarion; one son, Dr. Tom Heeter and wife, Rita, of Seneca; and nine grandchildren, Alison, Darin, Ashlyn and Alex Rhea and Zachary, Jacob, Henry, Luke and Hannah Heeter. He also is survived by a brother and his wife, John and Charlotte Heeter of Knox. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Varner Funeral Home, Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Mr. Heeter's granddaughter, Alison Rhea, officiating. Mark Langrehr Mark Langrehr, 46, of 35 Hone Ave., Oil City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at his residence. Born March 27, 1958, in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late George and Lorraine Bajkowski Langrehr. Mr. Langrehr worked as a truck driver for B-Line Trucking Co. of Wheatland. He also worked at Turning Point Rehab Center in Franklin. He enjoyed volunteer work and had been a bell ringer for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. Mr. Langrehr was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed working on bikes. He greatly loved his dog, Chew-Chew. Surviving are one sister, Cynthia Langrehr of East Stroudsburg; one brother, John Langrehr of Secaucas, N.J.; two nephews; one niece; and special friends, Dr. Bob and Bill W. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. William J. Maher, pastor of Christ Community Church, officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Patricia L. Lux Patricia L. Lux, 64, well-known resident of 1212 Chestnut St., Franklin, a past madam state president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles, died at 11:57 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness. Born Aug. 5, 1939, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Glenn and Florence Kelley. Ms. Lux was employed for several years in the accounting department of Mellon Bank, Oil City, where she retired due to health reasons. She was an active member of St. John Episcopal Church in Franklin. Ms. Lux was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Aerie No. 328. While serving in the auxiliary, she rose through the chairs and attained the honor of Madam State President, an honor for which she was most proud. She also was a member of the Women of the Franklin Moose and it was there she attained the status of Past College Member. In addition, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Jesse Greer Post No. 1835 in Franklin. Surviving are one son and his wife, William G. and Patty Lux of Reno; and three grandchildren, Nathan Stewart, Alexus and Caitlyn Lux. She also is survived by two sisters, Betty Hoover and husband, Albert, of Grove City and Peggy Hricsina of Franklin; and nieces and nephew, Kelly Hall, Steven and Beth Hricsina. At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service open to family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. John Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. Sean C. Rowe, rector, officiating. A private family interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Lux Diabetes Fund, Pennsylvania State Eagles Auxiliary, in care of 324 Broadway Ave., McKees Rocks, 15136, or to St. John Episcopal Church. Arrangements are in charge of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. Jena Michelle Mangel Jena Michelle Mangel, 12, of Whitling Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 8:48 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, in the emergency room of UPMC Medical Center, Franklin, shortly after her arrival there. Born May 22, 1992, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Richard J. Mangel and Janet Sheesley Mangel, both of Whitling Road, Emlenton. Jena recently graduated from the sixth grade at Allegheny-Clarion Valley School, Foxburg, and was preparing to enter the seventh grade this school year. She attended the Old Zion United Methodist Church. Jena enjoyed gymnastics, animals and playing in the school band. She brought light to the lives she touched. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are three brothers, Jesse and Jay Mangel of Emlenton and Jason Mangel of Parker; and one sister, Jamie Mangel of Michigan She also is survived by her maternal grandparents, Harry and Alma Jean Sheesley of Mariasville; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jena was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jess and Roberta White Mangel. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Hile Funeral Home, Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave. at Walnut Street, Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Clara Kohlmeyer, pastor of the Old Zion United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Zion-Union Cemetery, Richland Township, Venango County. Mary Elizabeth Miller Mary Elizabeth Miller, 41, of 296 Christie Hill Road, Oil City, died unexpectedly at 2:55 a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born Feb. 22, 1963, in Erie, she was the daughter of Harry James and Barbara Jane O'Connor Rainey. She was a 1981 graduate of Titusville High School and had lived in the Titusville-Oil City area all her life. Mrs. Miller previously worked for nine years at Warner's Bakery in Titusville and had worked for the past five years in the concession stand at Tri-City Speedway. She was a member of the Plumer United Methodist Church Mrs. Miller enjoyed track and NASCAR racing as well as flowers and baking. She was married Dec. 29, 1990, to John K. Miller II, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Audrey Jane Miller and Stephanie Lynn Miller of Oil City; and one son, John K. Miller III, also of Oil City. She also is survived by one sister, Melissa Ann Rainey of Erie. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Anita Marie Rainey. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Plumer United Methodist Church with the Rev. John C. Boor, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Plumer Cemetery. Owen D. Winters Owen D. Winters, 56, of Woodstock, Ga., who had family connections in Franklin and Oil City, died Friday, July 23, 2004, in Woodstock, where he had lived since 1987. He was born in Brookville, Jefferson County, the son of the late Vincent and Margaret Winters. Mr. Winters was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School, Strattanville, and also was a graduate of Clarion State University. He was a retired employee of the Natural Science for Youth Foundation in Roswell, Ga. Mr. Winters was a board member of the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center. He also belonged to the ACLU of Georgia. He was married to the former Diane Kay of Rocky Grove and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Misty Kay McClelland of Woodstock, Ga., and Mary McClelland of Powder Springs, Ga.; a son and his wife, Cory J. and Sharon McClelland of Woodstock, Ga.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He also is survived by a brother, Kenneth V. Winters and wife, Louise, of Brookville; and several niece and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St., Woodstock, Ga. 30188. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Reece Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Alpharetta, Ga., 30076, or to the ACLU of Georgia, 70 Fairlie St., Atlanta, Ga. 30303.

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