C. Derwood Heckler, 1036 state Route 427, Franklin Daniel William Keltz, Oil City Tobias F. Miller, Sugarcreek Station, formerly of 17 Front St., Franklin Donald D. Moyer, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Franklin Bernard N. Taylor, 674 Grant St., Franklin Willis D. Voorhies, 7 E. Second St., Oil City C. Derwood Heckler, 83, of 1036 state Route 427, Franklin, died Tuesday, Aug. 03, 2004, at his residence. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The News-Herald. Daniel William Keltz, 28, of Oil City, died Monday, Aug 2, 2004. The Osenider Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date in The Derrick. Tobias F. Miller, 85, formerly of 17 Front St., Franklin, died at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at Sugarcreek Station. Born Sept. 3, 1918, in Polk, he was the son of the late Gertrude Jones and Fred R. Miller. Mr. Miller was employed by J&L Steel. He was a member of the Eagles Club, Northwest Medical Auxiliary, Riverview Senior Center and Sandy Lake Senior Center. He was a volunteer for VNA and Meals on Wheels. Mr. Miller enjoyed sitting on his front porch at 17 Front St. He was married June 26, 1941, to Ruth E. Baughman who preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Fred E. Miller and his wife Nancy of Casper, Wyo.; a daughter, Margaret J. Hall and her husband Jack of Franklin; three grandchildren, Randall E. Hall of Bradford, Charles E. Hall and his wife Michelle of Franklin and Lynette Miller of Buchannon, W.Va.; two great-grandchildren, Megan and Nolan Hall of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Maxine Stanley, Dorothy Martin, Margaret Ralph and Joann McSparren. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. John King of Sugarcreek United Methoodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to Sugarcreek Station or the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church. Donald D. Moyer, 68, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of Franklin, died July 23, 2004. He was the son of the late Dewey and Helen Moyer and is survived by a brother, Clarence Moyer of Polk. Bernard N. Taylor, 90, of 674 Grand St., Franklin, died at 9:23 p.m. July 30, 2004, at UPMC Northwest. Born Aug. 15, 1913, in Port Allegany, he was the son of Lucy Murphy and Fay Taylor. He graduated from Port Allegany High School in 1932. Mr. Taylor was first employed at Joy Manufacturing Co. for two years and then as a salesman for Franklin Ford, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, Franklin Knights of Columbus, Franklin Moose, Columbus Club, A.A.R.P., Franklin Elks B.P.O.E. #110 and the Franklin Eagles. Mr. Taylor enjoyed golfing, traveling and puzzles. He was married Sept. 22, 1936, to the former Seba M. Van Scoter, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Gary B. Taylor and his wife Jo Anne of Fairport, N.Y. and Bonnie Sue Petruccelli and her husband Thomas of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren, Thomas Petruccelli and his wife Betsy of Wake Forest N.C., David Petruccelli of Rochester, N.Y., Lisa Gounod and her husband Albert of Los Altos, Calif. and Chad Taylor and his wife Kari of Snohomish, Wash.; eight great-grandchildren, Thomas and Nicholas Petruccelli of Wake Forest, N.C., Nicole and Daniel Petruccelli of Rochester, N.Y., Eric and Kyle Gounod of Los Altos, Calif. and Riley and Cannon Taylor of Snohomish, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Reynolds. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church, Franklin with the Rev. Robert Manning of St. Patrick as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Gabriel Cemetery in Port Allegany. The family suggest memorials be made to the St. Patrick school fund or to a charity of one's choice. Willis D. Voorhies, 55, of 7 E. Second St., Oil City, died at 3:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at UPMC Northwest. Born Sept. 3, 1948, in Sharpsville, he was the son of the late Lena B. Phipps and William Leroy Voorhies. Mr. Voorhies lived in the Oil City area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969 during the Vietnam Conflict. He had worded as a grinder at Electralloy for 15 years. Mr. Voorhies enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was married Nov. 21, 1969, to the former Patricia A. Porter and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard B. Voorhies of Franklin; two brothers, James R. Voorhies of Erie and Donald E. Voorhies of Franklin; one grandson, Bailey R. Voorhies of Franklin; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles E., Glenn L. and Richard Burton Voorhies. There will be no visitation and no funeral services. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. The Hutchinson Funeral Home, 201 Bissell Ave., Oil City, is in charge of arrangements.

Carrie L. Harrah, 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin C. Derwood Heckler, 1036 State Route 427, Franklin Kenneth Lee Procious, DeSoto, Texas, formerly of New Bethlehem Robert E. Rupert, Chicora Anna Jane Whitling, Emlenton RD Regis J. Wolbert Sr., Route 66, Lucinda Carrie L. Harrah, 85, of 1220 Chestnut St., Franklin, died at 4:32 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born May 9, 1919, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Carl and Rose DeLong Davis. Mrs. Harrah was a waitress for several area restaurants. She was active with the senior centers in Franklin and Oil City and volunteered for the Headstart program and Community Ambulance. She was married to James A. Harrah, who preceded her in death in 1975. Surviving are five children, James Harrah of Franklin, Jack Harrah and his wife, Ellie, of Franklin, Ronald Harrah and his wife, Peggy, of Franklin, Connie M. Battles and her husband, Ivan, of Avon Park, Fla., and Janet Brown and her husband, Lester, of Franklin; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Marie Brown of Bradford. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Paul and Jack W. Davis; and a grandson, Michael L. Harrah. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Bole, VNA Hospice pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Franklin Public Library or the American Cancer Society. C. Derwood Heckler, 83, of 1036 State Route 427, Franklin, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at his residence. Born Feb. 20, 1921, in Brady's Bend, he was a son of Lewis and Ida McKinney Heckler. Mr. Heckler graduated from East Brady High School and Grove City College. He graduated as valedictorian from Pacific Coast University School of Law in Long Beach, Calif. A veteran of World War II, her served in the U.S. Navy and spent two years in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and was awarded eight battle stars. Mr. Heckler was employed by Armco Steel in California until he returned to Pennsylvania in 1965. He was then employed by Joy Manufacturing as an engineering administrator until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Cooperstown Presbyterian Church. He also served for many years as treasurer of the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Co. and was a member of the Gideons and the Barbertones. He was married Aug. 22, 1948, to the former Helen Corinne Stewart, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Gerald Heckler of Chardon, Ohio, Harold Heckler and his wife, Pamela, of Erie, David Heckler and his wife, Christine, of Lake Wales, Fla., Melanie Brink and her husband, Thomas, of Franklin, and Elaine Frey and her husband, John, of Franklin. Survivors also include nine grandchildren, Nicole, Carrie and Wade Brink of Franklin, Kayla Heckler of Erie, Adam and Elsie Frey of Franklin, Lucas Heckler of Lake Wales, Fla., and Sarah and Craig Flick of Evans, Ga.; and a brother, Alvin L. Heckler of Jacksonville, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Eugene (Mildred) Rossman; and a step-son, Jim Flick of Georgia. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut St. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jeffrey Bingman of New Beginnings Baptist Church. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department or a charity of one's choice. Kenneth Lee Procious, 60, of DeSoto, Texas, formerly of New Bethlehem, died Sunday, July 25, 2004. Born Jan. 17, 1944, in New Bethlehem, he was the son of the late James R. and G. Jane Procious of New Bethlehem RD. Mr. Procious graduated in 1961 from Redbank Valley High School and graduated in 1976 from Southern Methodist University. Beginning in 1961, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Hanson Pipe and Products of Dallas, Texas. He was an active member of the DeSoto Band Boosters and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Procious was married June 6, 1970, in Dallas, Texas, to the former Margret L. Langston, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Kevin Procious and his wife, Anna, of The Colony, Texas, and David Christopher Procious and special friend, Leighanna Musick, of Haltom City, Texas; and two grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan Procious of The Colony, Texas. Survivors also include a sister and her husband, Janice and Steve McClaine of Clarion; a brother and his wife, James Keith and Linda Procious of Norwich, Conn. Among his survivors are a sister-in-law, Heather Procious of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles and Helen Greene of Ferris, Texas; Bill and Loretta Langston of Lancaster, Texas; and Mary Ann Scott of Lancaster, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Vernon Procious. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 29, 2004, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas, with the Rev. T. Michael Dugan officiating. Interment followed at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Community Hospice of Texas, 8150 Brook River Drive, Suite 110, Dallas, Texas, 75241, or to the Community Hospice of Texas, c/o the James L. West Hospice House, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107. Robert E. Rupert, 57, of Chicora, died late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 3, 2004, at Butler Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born Sept. 2, 1946, in Brownsville, he was a son of the late Donald and Hallie Devers Rupert. He attended school in the former Fairview Township-Karns City School District. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1965. A welder by occupation, he worked with the Boilermakers Union. He had also been employed by the former Pullman-Standard of Butler as both a welder and later, as foreman of the welding department. He was a member of the Park Hill Church of God of West Freedom. Mr. Rupert was a member of the NRA and had been a member and past president of the former East Brady Rod and Gun Club. In addition to his fondness for archery, hunting and fishing, he enjoyed traveling at every opportunity with his wife in their motor home. When he could no longer weld, do woodwork or enjoy the outdoors due to illness, he became quite interested in his wife's ability to quilt. He learned the various stitches and how to create patterns and became quite proficient at quilting right up to his last days. He was married March 18, 1967, to the former Nancy Woods, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ronald R. Rupert of Colorado and Robert E. Rupert Jr. of Chicora; one grandchild; three sisters, Marion Young of Butler, Donna Bortmes of Karns City and Penny Cypher of Cabot; two brothers, Donald Rupert Jr. of Seattle, Wash., and George Rupert of Nebraska; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne St., Parker, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Park Hill Church of God, West Freedom, Perry Township, Clarion County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. Lonny Wolford and the Rev. Korona Say, church pastors, officiating. Anna Jane Whitling, 90, of Emlenton RD, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 4, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born May 22, 1914, she was a daughter of the late William and Jenny Oakley Creese. Mrs. Whitling was a homemaker and a member of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and her family. She was first married to Kenneth W. Lemmon, who preceded her in death. She was married July 5, 1948, to Albert L. Whitling, who survives. Survivors also include a son, David A. Whitling and his wife, Jane, of Venus; five daughters, Susan J. Lemmon of Shippenville, Brenda L. Beggs and her husband, John, of Seneca, Sharon A. Frederick and her husband, Michael, of Clarion, June E. Rhoads and her husband, Douglas, of Knox and Cindy L. Criley and her husband, William of Butler. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by three sons, Kenneth Lemmon, George Lemmon and Albert L. Whitling Jr.; a sister, Elizabeth Boyle; a brother, Floyd Creese; and a great-granddaughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Knox. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Jack, former pastor of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, and the Rev. John Wood, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church in Venus, officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Union Cemetery, Emlenton. Regis J. Wolbert Sr., 80, of Route 66, Lucinda, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 4, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville after a brief illness. Born Oct. 18, 1923, in Lucinda, he was a son of the late Edward F. Wolbert Sr. and Genevieve Schupp Wolbert. Mr. Wolbert attended St. Joseph School in Lucinda. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Commodore Homes in 1980. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Lucinda. Mr. Wolbert enjoyed wood refinishing, hunting, baseball, dogs and spending time with his grandchildren. He was married June 5, 1954, at St. Mary Church in Crown to the former Marjorie "Marge" Glosser, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Regis "Chip" Wolbert Jr. and his wife, Edna, of Knox, Gerald "Jerry" Wolbert and his wife, Gretchen McCord Wolbert, of Shippenville, and Dana Wolbert and his friend, Amy Shoup, of Lucinda; and a daughter, Teresa "Terry" Walsh and her husband, Lawrence "Larry," of Greensburg, Ky. Survivors also include a brother, Dennis Wolbert of Redlands, Calif.; a sister, Grace Troese and her husband, Nick, of Clarion; and 13 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wolbert was preceded in death by a son, Eric Wolbert; seven brothers, Edward, Quentin, Leander, Norman, Howard, Earl and Gerald Wolbert; two sisters, Virginia Wolbert and Marion Hepfl; and a grandson, David Alan Wolbert. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Borland Funeral Home, Leeper. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Lucinda, with the Rev. Joseph Czarkowski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Getting it right - Emma Rose Hartings Master Emma Rose Hartings Master: Contributions in memory of Emma Rose Hastings Master, 87, of Cranberry RD 1, who died Sunday, may be made to: VNA Extended Care Services, 405 Main St., P.O. Box 100, Shippenville, Pa., 16254. The obituary listed an incorrect address.

Donald L. Allshouse, 18018 Route 322, Brookville Martha Louise Kugler Hagan, Shippenville Rodney Harold Shick, Blairsville and formerly of Brookville Donald L. Allshouse, 86, of 18018 Route 322, Brookville, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Jefferson Manor. Born Oct. 31, 1917, in Stanton, he was the son of Cora E. Zimmerman and Harvey Allshouse, who preceded him in death. Mr. Allshouse was employed as a dairy farmer. He was a member of Port Barnett United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Brookville Senior Citizens. He enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Allshouse was first married to Edith M. Shovestull, who preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1990. He then married Margaret S. Ohl Stormer, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Roger L. Allshouse of Brookville and Gregory D. Allshouse and his wife, Elaine W., of Clarion; a daughter, Linda I. Miller and her husband, Donald, of Brookville; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Doris E. Smith of Brookville, Dora E. Nelson of Lakewood, N.Y., and Betty Carrol of Worthington. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Allshouse was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Wilson Allshouse. Friends may call from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Robert Janacek, officiating. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery at Windy Hill in Rose Township, Jefferson County. The family suggests memorials be made to the Port Barnett United Methodist Church, Evans St., Brookville. Martha Louise Kugler Hagan, 95, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born Sept. 22, 1908, at her parents' home in Knox, she was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Meier Kugler. Mrs. Hagan lived in the Knox area most of her life, until two years ago when she went to live in Shippenville with her daughter, Maribeth, who survives. In her early years, Mrs. Hagan taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville. She was a member of the quilters and served as president of the women's Bible study. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles and time with her family. Mrs. Hagan was married to Linsey Hagan, who preceded her in death in September 1962. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home in Knox. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Gary Hilfiger, pastor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville, officiating. Interment will be in the Knox Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the VNA hospice, P.O. Box 668, Knox or Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 7, Shippenville. Rodney Harold Shick, 49, of Blairsville, formerly of Brookville, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at his home. Shick was the son of Harold and Leora Marlene Shick of Brookville.

Randall L. "Randy" Brandon Sr., 148 Shamburg St., Pleasantville Myrtle Marie Hines, Franklin, formerly of Cochranton Donald Edward Irwin, Morganton, N.C., formerly of Oil City Carl E. Marshall, 4787 Georgetown Road, Franklin Cleora M. Schimp McClelland, Shippenville Harry E. "Bud" Myers, 198 Crawford Ave., Polk Claruth Irene Phillips, 10040 Route 322, Shippenville Cody Ray Shumaker, Beech Creek Randall L. "Randy" Brandon Sr., 47, of 148 Shamburg St., Pleasantville, died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at his residence following an extended illness. Born Aug. 12, 1956, in Oil City, he was the son of Ruth Beichner Brandon and the late William S. Brandon Sr. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era, having been inducted into the U.S. Navy July 23, 1974, in Titusville. He served on the USS Saratoga CV 60. Mr. Brandon was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was discharged July 15, 1976, in Philadelphia with the rank of airman apprentice. Mr. Brandon formerly was employed by Pennzoil and Calumet. More recently he was self-employed as a handyman. He attended the Shamburg Christian Church of God. Mr. Brandon was a member of the Bruce Shorts VFW Post No. 5958 and Polish National Alliance Group No. 2031. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and watching television. Mr. Brandon was married in Winchester, Va., July 28, 1980, to Maxine Chappel Brandon, who survives. Also surviving are his mother of Pleasantville; four children, Jessica LaCaze of Danville, Randall L. Brandon Jr. of Pleasantville, Chandra Brandon of Titusville and Jeremy W. Brandon of Pleasantville; and four grandchildren, Alexandra Brandon, Falisity Brandon, Kylie LaCaze and Katie, LaCaze. He also is survived by a brother, William S. Brandon Jr. and wife, Rosemary, of Taylorsville, Ga.; four sisters, Pamela Mallon and husband, Joseph, of Tyrone, Lisa Brandon of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Lynette Brandon of Pleasantville and Stacy Plemmons and husband, Mark, of Pleasantville; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Leo N. Hennes Funeral Home, Inc., 203 E. Main St., Titusville. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Shamburg Christian Church of God, Pleasantville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Thomas Cangelo, pastor, and the Rev. James Nelson, pastor of the Pleasantville Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family or to a charity of one's choice. Myrtle Marie Hines, 80, a resident of Sugar Creek Station, Franklin, formerly of Rynd Drive, Cochranton, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at the Sugar Creek facility. Born Jan. 27, 1924, in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Fred R. and Frances Rice Brown. Mrs. Hines had worked at the former American Vicose in Meadville and the H.L. Moore Co. in Cochranton and spent many years working on the family dairy farm. She was a member of the Cochranton Community Church. Mrs. Hines loved music, playing the accordion and piano, and enjoyed flowers, cooking and spending time with her family. She was married June 2, 1945, to Harold R. Hines, who survives. They were married for 58 years. Also surviving are three daughters, Carolyn K. Hines of Polk, Patricia Messerall and husband, Doug, of Meadville and Shirley Hovis and husband, Donald, of Clintonville; and five grandchildren, Julie Marie Messerall, Jennifer Lynn Messerall, Jessica Elaine Messerall, Courtney Marie Hovis and Cameron James Hovis. She also is survived by a sister, Ruth Shay and husband, Homer, of Cooperstown; and a brother, Raymond Brown and wife, Alice, of Meadville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hines was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Mae Kean; and a brother, Elmer R. Brown. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Dickson Family Funeral Home, Inc., 123 S. Franklin St., Cochranton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Clulow, pastor of the Cochranton Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cochranton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association or Hospice of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301. Condolences can be e-mailed to dicksonfuneralhome@alltel. net. Donald Edward Irwin, 65, of 206 Pete Brittain Road, Morganton, N.C., formerly of Oil City, died at 6:59 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, after a short illness. Born Nov. 7, 1938, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Lee H. and Elizabeth Ann Bucholz Irwin. He was a 1957 graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Irwin was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a boilermaker on the USS Steinaker. He formerly owned Don's Pennzoil on Main Street, Oil City. He then worked for Erie Home Improvement, J&L Steel and also as a mechanic instructor for Chrysler. He also had worked for Bartlett's Milling in Statesville, N.C., and was the head maintenance director of Valley Arms Apartments in Statesville. He retired in 2001 from DataTech Systems in Statesville. Mr. Irwin was a member of Mount Home Baptist Church in Morganton. He enjoyed helping others with their various projects, tinkering with small engines and machinery, plumbing and carpentry. Other interests were hunting and fishing and his loyal and faithful companions, Buddy and Cinnamon. Mr. Irwin first was married in Oil City in August 1962 to Helen Margaret "Peggy" Cornmesser, who died in 1973. On Aug. 6, 1974, he was married in Winchester, Va., to Karen Ruth Horn, who survives. Also surviving are eight children; Richard W. Irwin and wife, Rene, of Tionesta, Jeffrey L. Irwin of Mount Airy, N.C., Christy L. Starky, Gina M. Beckham and husband, Terry, Lee H. Irwin II and Jessie I. Nicholson and husband, Larry, all of Statesville, N.C., Timothy L. Irwin and wife, Christine, of Franklin and Melissa K. Wright and husband, Donald, of Morganton, N.C.; 16 grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan and Stephanie Irwin, Amanda, Mike and Beth Irwin, Eric, Joshua and Justin Waters, T.J., Tiffany-Christine and Amber Irwin, Alley and Emmie Wright, Ashley Irwin and Hunter Nicholson; and one great-grandson, Logan Scott Kightlinger. He also is survived by three sisters, Irene McQuown of Rochester, Alberta Lingo and husband, Anthony, of Oil City and Kathy Blandin and husband, Michael, of Franklin; two brothers, Lee Irwin and wife, Ann, of Oil City and Charles Irwin and wife, Janice, of Seneca; one brother-in-law, Jack Coogan of Franklin; one sister-in-law, Rosanne Irwin of Oil City; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by a grandson, Larry Dean Nicholson Jr.; one brother, Leroy Irwin; two sisters, Rosemary Coogan and Helen Hollingsworth; and two brothers-in-law, Charles McQuown and Donald Hollingsworth. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Reinsel Funeral Home, 116 Bissell Ave., Oil City, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Bethel United Methodist Church, 486 Colbert Ave., Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church with the Rev. Fred Shoemaker, pastor of the Hillside Baptist Church, Statesville, N.C., officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mount Home Baptist Church, Mount Home Church Road, Morganton, N.C., 28655, or to a charity of one's choice. Carl E. Marshall, 82, of 4787 Georgetown Road, Franklin, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Sugar Creek Station, Franklin. Born Nov. 29, 1921, in Kittanning, he was the son of Mearl and Frances Henry Marshall. He was a graduate of Kittanning High School and took courses in drafting and engineering at Youngstown College. Mr. Marshall served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. From 1949 to 1985, he worked at Joy, advancing from draftsman, designer, senior designer to engineer. Mr. Marshall enjoyed modeling and designing miniature furniture and his dogs. He was married Feb. 4, 1941, to the former Mary "Kitty" Deitman, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Larry Marshall and companion, Paula Rosenberry, and her daughter, Lauren Ann, of Franklin, Gary Marshall and wife, Leslie, of Oil City, Mark Marshall and wife, Beth, of Indiana and Dennis Marshall of Franklin; six grandchildren, Brian Marshall and wife, Wanda, of Venus, Amanda Hill and husband, Lt. Matt Hill, Julie Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall, all of Norfolk, Va., Dan Marshall of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Alex Marshall of Roanoke, Va.; and three great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two sisters, Romayne Marshall of Florida and Kay Braughner and husband, Bill, of Warren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Huff Chapel, 312 W. Park St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sean W. Rowe, rector of St. John Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Frostburg, Jefferson County. Memorial donations may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323. Cleora M. Schimp McClelland, 82, of Shippenville, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at her home. Born Feb. 12, 1922, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of Earl and Ethel Ion Hartman. She spent most of her life in that area where she attended Shippenville School. Mrs. McClelland worked at Purinton Pottery and Laurel Boat Factory in Shippenville. She also worked for Watson Dry Cleaners in Clarion and Knox Glass in Knox. In 1972, she moved to Oil City where she worked at Brody's Clothing Store as a seamstress. After retiring from Brody's, she did seamstress work from her home. Mrs. McClelland also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting and other crafts. She was of the Protestant faith. She first was married Sept. 2, 1940, to Jacob Schimp, who died April 7, 1981. On July 10, 1973, she married Robert McClelland, who died March 7, 1991. Surviving are a son, Donald Schimp and wife, Martha, and a daughter, Delene Furlong and husband, Ronald, all of Shippenville; five grandchildren, Mrs. Ralph (Traci) Montana of Marble, Mrs. Mike (Sherri) McCleary of Apollo, Gregory Furlong and wife, Cheryl, of Summerville, Mrs. Leonard (Trudy) Smith of Marble and Lance Schimp of Harrisburg; and five great-grandchildren, Luca and Lexan Montana, Morgan McCleary and Becca and Wyatt Smith. She also is survived by two brothers, Donald Hartman of Marble and Albert Hartman of Brookville; and one sister, Esther Reott of Knox. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. McClelland was preceded in death by a brother, Leason Hartman; and an infant granddaughter, Angela Schimp. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Furlong Funeral Home, Gregory K. Furlong, funeral director, in Summerville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, Cranberry Township, Venango County. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Harry E. "Bud" Myers, 62, of 198 Crawford Ave., Polk, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at his residence. Born June 4, 1942, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Harry C. Myers and Betty Lockwood Myers Driscoll. He was a 1962 graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Myers served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965, stationed at Fort Devens, Mass. He worked at General Electric in Erie from 1965 to 1966 and then was employed as assistant manager at Weston's Auto Service Center in Reno. Since 1970, Mr. Myers was employed in the maintenance department at Joy Manufacturing, retiring Aug. 1, 2004. Mr. Myers was married Oct. 29, 1965, to the former Margaret Lewis, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Kimberly Ann Myers of Somerset. He also is survived by his stepfather, Robert A. Driscoll of Seneca; a brother, Larry G. Myers of Waunakee, Wis.; a nephew, Larry G. Myers Jr. of LaCrosse, Wis.; and several uncles, aunts and cousins in the Venango County area. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Friends may call from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Hamer, Spiritual Services Coordinator for Hospice Prefer Choice in Altoona, officiating. Interment will be in Georgeville Cemetery, Rockland Township, near the former site of Myers Mill, a grist mill built and operated by his family in the 1800s. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County Hospice. Claruth Irene Phillips, 61, of 10040 Route 322, Lot 75, Shippenville, died at 8:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug 8, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare-Shippenville. Born June 24, 1943, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Irene M. Simmons Wert. Mrs. Phillips was a 1961 graduate of Green Dreher High School, Newfoundland, Pa. She had been coordinator of Alumni Reunion of Class 1961 and organizer of James Madden Scholarship Fund of the 1961 Class. She was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, Sharon. Mrs. Phillips was married in 1985 to Charles A. Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Lisa Marchione and husband, Rick of Newfoundland, Pa., and Lori Englert of Shippenville; two grandchildren, Eric Marchione and Danielle Wolbert. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., Sharon. Arrangements are in charge of the Joseph P. Brashen Funeral Service, 264 E. State St., Sharon. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Episcopal Church, Sharon, or to the Clarion County American Cancer Society. Cody Ray Shumaker, 19, of Beech Creek, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Aug. 7, 1985, in Lock Haven, he was the son of Shirley S. Smith Shumaker of Beech Creek and the late Sidney R. "Sid" Shumaker. Cody was a high honor student at Central Mountain High School, graduating in June 2004. During his junior and senior years, he participated in the cooperative education program. He worked at A&B Tool & Die in Lock Haven, where he strengthened his skills in layout work and general and precision machining. He planned to attend Penn College this fall. Outside of school, he was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, camp life, farming, working outdoors and automobile repair. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a sister, Abby L. Shumaker of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Beech Creek; his maternal grandmother, Pauline I. Smith of New Bethlehem; his paternal grandmother, Norma L. Shumaker of New Bethlehem; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, M. Karl Smith and Clyde B. "Pete" Shumaker. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger officiating. Interment will follow in the New Bethlehem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cody R. Shumaker Co-op Scholarship Fund, 64 Keystone Drive, Central Mountain High School, Mill Hall, 17751.