The Derrick, August 23, 2007: Barbara Lynn DeShong Brady, Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Oil City Randy F. Gallo, Hawthorn Gordon E. Heffern, Highland Heights, Ohio, formerly of Utica area Edward E. Matthews, Route 208, Knox Joan C. Mitchell, Greenville, formerly of Hadley Elizabeth L. "Betty" Moffett, 806 Colbert Ave., Oil City William F. Wolber, Tylersburg Getting it right - Philmore H. Kellogg Barbara Lynn DeShong Brady, 62, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Oil City, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. Born Feb. 1, 1945, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert L. and Evelyn Albright DeShong. Mrs. Brady lived a rich and full life surrounded by family and friends she deeply loved. Following graduation from Clarion University, she taught elementary school in New York state while her husband, Jim, completed his master's degree. She then followed him from coast to coast during his naval career. Her daughters, Heather and Brooke, became her focus, and efforts as a volunteer centered on the girls and their activities. Mrs. Brady's love of art continued throughout her life as she familiarized herself with the craft of one area after another. Her joy of gardening and the outdoors was evidenced through her activities with the Oleander Garden Club and the Audubon Society in Pensacola. She also involved herself in her community by volunteering with the American Red Cross and boards of the Cornell Club of the Emerald Coast and the Lake Charlene Homeowners Association Board of Directors, also in Pensacola. Her greatest joy came from her family, both immediately and extended. Surviving are her mother, Evelyn DeShong of Oil City; her husband, Jim Brady; her daughters, Heather Helard and husband, Ted, of Savannah, Ga., and Brooke Ryan and husband, John, of Mesa, Ariz.; and two granddaughters, Aislyn Ryan and Claren Ryan. She also is survived by three brothers, Dr. Robert Lee DeShong II of Oil City, Ralph Montgomery of Franklin and Robert Montgomery of Medina, Ohio; and a sister, Jane Short of Sterling, Va. She was preceded in death by her father. It was her request that those who knew her shed only a tear at her passing, but celebrate her life. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church, 33 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, with Dr. Randon Jackson and Dr. Roger Nicholson officiating. Private family burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. The Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel in Pensacola is in charge of arrangements. Randy F. Gallo, 50, of 1015 Wiants Lane, Hawthorn, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning. Born May 9, 1957, in Kellersburg, Armstrong County, he was the son of Frank D. and Dorothy M. Sanford Gallo. Mr. Gallo was employed as a laborer for Redbank Chevrolet in New Bethlehem. He was a member of the United Mine Workers and the VFW in New Bethlehem. Mr. Gallo enjoyed hunting and drag racing. Surviving are his parents, Frank and Dorothy Gallo of Polk; one son, Shane L. Gallo of Fairmount City; one sister, Barb Eyler and husband, Rob, of Franklin; one brother, Dale Gallo and wife, Laura, of New Bethlehem; one niece, Bethany Gallo; three nephews, Luke Gallo, Austin Eyler and Braden Eyler; and his fianc,e, Lisa Truitt. Mr. Gallo was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lester and Flossie Sanford; his paternal grandparents, Louis and Elizabeth Gallo; and one niece, Allison Eyler. Friends will be received 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. Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Berkey and Pastor Dottie Kunselman officiating. Interment will be in Kellersburg Methodist Cemetery, Madison Township, Armstrong County. Gordon E. Heffern Gordon E. Heffern, 83, of Highland Heights, Ohio, formerly of the Utica area, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in the Cleveland Clinic after a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 19, 1924, in Canal Township, he was the son of Emory C. and Lillian McKay Heffern. Mr. Heffern attended Cooperstown High School and graduated in 1942 from Franklin High School. He graduated in 1948 from the University of Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Heffern was a vice president of National City Bank of Cleveland, Ohio, and CEO of Society Bank, now KEY Bank of Cleveland. He was the husband of Margie McQuillen Heffern and the late Neva Lepley Heffern. Surviving are his children, Kathy Maddex, John Heffern, Robert Heffern and Rick Heffern. He also is survived by a brother, Walt Heffern of Utica; four sisters, Alice Brink of Coopersown, Kate Lincoln of Akron, Ohio, Helen Deeter of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Lois Baker of Holly Hills, Fla.; and a sister-in-law, Donna Heffern of Franklin. Mr. Heffern was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Willard G. Heffern of Meadville and William C. Heffern of Franklin; a half sister, Mary Lee Snyder; and his stepfather, Lee C. Snyder of Cooperstown. Edward E. Matthews Edward E. Matthews, 75, of Route 208, Knox, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, 2007, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. The David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Friday in The Derrick. Joan C. Mitchell Joan C. Mitchell, 76, of 104 Hayfield Road, Greenville, Hempfield Township, formerly of Hadley, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, of injuries received in an automobile accident on Plank Road, Venango Township, Crawford County. Born Aug. 16, 1931, in Hadley, she was the daughter of Vance and Hazel Reash Chaney. She was a graduate of Hadley High School. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Hillside Presbyterian Church in Greenville and the Sunshine Bible Class of the church. She was an avid golfer and homemaker who enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Mrs. Mitchell was married in 1951 to Roland W. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Heather McMaster and husband, Mike, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Karla Moss and husband, Mike, of Franklin; and four grandchildren, Brent and Jason McMaster and Kristi and Tyler Moss. She also is survived by a brother, Dr. Jack V. Chaney of Hadley; and a sister, Jeannette Householder and husband, Jack, of Hadley. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by a son, Chris Mitchell; two brothers, Victor G. Chaney and Larry D. Chaney; and two sisters, Kathleen Fisher and Maxine Moynihan. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Andrew J. Vana Funeral Home, 102 Church St., Hadley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Dr. Aland D. Smith, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rocky Glen Cemetery in Adamsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department or to the American Cancer Society. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Moffett, 66, of 806 Colbert Ave., Oil City, died at 11:43 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home following an extended illness. Born Oct. 1, 1940, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Dorothy Wagner Schneider. She was a 1959 graduate of Oil City High School. Mrs. Moffett worked as a switchboard operator for the Oil City Hospital. In her earlier years she was employed as a telephone operator by the General Telephone Co. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and playing bingo. She loved being around family and friends. Mrs. Moffett was of the Protestant faith. She was married in Franklin March 7, 1969, to Thomas M. Moffett Sr., who survives. Also surviving are four children and their spouses, Sharon and Don Martyna of Mount Jewitt, Diana and Glen Dickey of Oil City, Dorothy and Tim Hurley of Cranberry and Thomas Jr. and Christina Moffett of Oil City; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Vince Schneider of Oil City, Chuck Schneider of Las Vegas, Donald Schneider of California and Rose Patterson of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Randy Moffett; and one sister, Barb Patterson. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. T. Christopher Hill, pastor of the Free Methodist Churches of Oil City, presiding. Interment will take place in Lamey Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Reinsel Funeral Home to help defray expenses. Condolences may be made at reinselfuneralhome.com. William F. Wolbert, 80, of Tylersburg, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, 2007, in the Golden Living Center, Shippenville, where he had been a resident for the past two months. Born Aug. 25, 1926, in Lucinda, he was the son of Sebastian and Florence Nick Wolbert. Mr. Wolbert attended Wolbert School and graduated from Farmington High School. He was advanced a grade and graduated in 11 years, missing only one day of school throughout that time. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Wolbert drove truck most of his life for AP Weaver and Sons and later worked at Ken McFarland Beer Distributor and Weaver's County Line Market. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Crown and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Saint Hubert Council. Mr. Wolbert owned Bill's Gun Shop where he sold and repaired guns for many years. His hobbies included his gun shop, hunting and target shooting. He was married Nov. 15, 1950, to Mary E. Marshall, who preceded him in death April 16, 2001. Surviving are his children: William J. Wolbert and wife, Pamela, Timothy G. Wolbert, Margaret Hepler and husband, Walt, Martha Barnes, Jeanne Godlesky and husband, Jack, Nancy Mellon, Robert G. Wolbert and wife, Annette, and Matthew J. Wolbert; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Louise Sliker. Also surviving are a brother, Eugene Wolbert and wife, Shirley; and two sisters, Doris Hannold and Claire Hutchings and husband, Cyrus. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Wolbert was preceded in death by five brothers, Donald, Glenn, Lee, Wayne and Robert Wolbert; and an infant sister. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Church, Crown, with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Hagan-Shotts Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Farmington Township Volunteer Ambulance Service, Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Department or to a charity of one's choice. Getting it right - Philmore H. Kellogg Philmore H. Kellogg, 78, of 411 Cherrytree Road, Titusville, died at 7:35a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in his residence. Among his survivors is a sister, Marie Bigley, of Centerville.