The Derrick, December 3, 2008: Gladys M. "Mitsy" Conner, Traister Road, Rimersburg Linda A. Dorsek, Pleasantville RR Kathryn D. Grazioli, East Brady Evelyn M. Love, Shippenville Don R. Means, Knox Donald B. Morrison, 808 E. Third St., Oil City Ronald A. Redick, Eau Claire Getting it right - Lester C. Brown Getting it right - Willard Avery Brown Gladys M. "Mitsy" Conner, 64, of Traister Road, Rimersburg, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at her home suddenly of natural causes. She died on her birthday. She was born Dec. 1, 1944, in Detroit, Mich., and was a daughter of the late Thomas T. Mortimer and Margaret H. Montgomery Mortimer. She married Richard "Jack" Conner on March 1, 1963, in Lawsonham and he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2002. Mrs. Conner was a member of the Lawsonham United Methodist Church and had attended the Union High School. She collected angels and enjoyed crocheting. Mrs. Conner was employed for a number of years as a bartender at the Rimersburg VFW, Carey"s Bar in Rimersburg and at the All Stars in East Brady. Surviving are two daughters, Melissa Conner and her fiancé Shawn Rankin of Rimersburg and Brenda Custer and husband Kevin of Rimersburg; a son, Dewayne Conner of Rimersburg; two grandchildren, Justin Goodman of Rimersburg and Jada Custer of Rimersburg; two brothers, Gale Mortimer and his wife Nellie of West Middlesex and Richard Mortimer and his wife Linda of Mercer; two sisters, Patricia L. Stitt and her husband Gray of West Sunbury and Deborah Kaye Heeter and her husband Dirk of Rimersburg; a number of nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Donald Holliday of Rimersburg. Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband were a sister, Bertha Eisetta "Sue" Holliday who died Oct. 5, 2006, and a friend, Harry L. Rodgers who died Jan. 8, 2000. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Rev. Brock Beveridge, pastor of the Lawsonham United Methodist Church, will officiate. Private interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery. Linda A. Dorsek, 61, of Pleasantville RR, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at her home in Harmony Township, Forest County. Born Oct. 23, 1947, in Endeavor, she was the daughter of the late Merton S. and Phylis N. Walters Russ. On May 5, 1972, in East Hickory, she married John R. Dorsek, and he died Jan. 10, 1997. She was currently employed by ITL Lumber Co., formerly Hammermill and Endeavor Lumber, for the past 40 years as the office manager. She graduated from West Forest High School in Tionesta in 1966. She was Free Methodist by faith. Surviving are five brothers, Ronald "Jack" Russ and his wife, Beverly, of Endeavor, Duane Russ and his wife, Judy, of Pittsfield, Randall L. Russ and his wife, Helen, of Endeavor, Larry A. Russ of Kellettville and Steven V. Russ of Endeavor; and two sisters, Arlene Kinnaman of Titusville and Marlene Luvinson and her husband, Jeff, of Youngsville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, two great nieces and three great nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Cyril E. "Killer" Russ and Gerald "Fud" Russ; and two sisters, Avonelle "Liz" Russ Rudolph and Carol Russ. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Randy L. Evans, Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice chaplain, officiating. Burial will be at Kiffer Hill Cemetery in Hickory Township, Forest County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 2724 Deep Hollow Road, Franklin, 16323. Kathryn D. Grazioli, 97, of East Brady, died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in the Armstrong County Health Center at Kittanning following an illness. Born May 5, 1911, in Kaylor, she was the daughter of John and Frances Poloski Dietz. She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brady's Bend and the Altar-Rosary Society of the church. She married Henry L. Grazioli in 1938. He preceded her in death June 29, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Ellis of Melbourne, Fla.; a son, John H. Grazioli of Kittanning; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death in addition to her husband and parents were a grandson, Patrick Grazioli, who died in 1971, and two brothers and four sisters. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Steighner Funeral Home at 111 E. Slippery Rock St. in Chicora. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 915 State Route 68, Brady's Bend. Rev. Joseph Bonafed, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Brady's Bend. Vigil services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Church, 915 State Route 68, Brady's Bend, 16028. Condolences may be sent to the family and more information obtained, including directions, by going to www.steighnerfuneralhome.com Evelyn M. Love, 87, of Shippenville, formerly of Sligo, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2008, in the intensive care unit of the Clarion Hopsital. The Varner Funeral Home of Sligo is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Thursday in The Derrick. Don R. Means, 73, of Knox, passed from this life to the next at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a courageous four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Dec. 31, 1934, at Wentlings Corners, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Ova Uplinger Means. He graduated from White Memorial High School in Knox in 1952. Don retired from Joy Manufacturing in Franklin in 1997 after more than 31 years in the machine shop. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Don was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ at Knox RD, where he served as a deacon, trustee and elder. He also sang in the church choir. He was a very active member of the Knox Lions Club, where he could always be counted on to chair a committee whenever needed. He also held memberships in the Beaver Township Bucktails, the Knox Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association and the Order of the Moose in Westfield, N.Y. Don was an Eagle Scout and had been a committee chairman for Boy Scout Troop 56 in Knox. He was active in various capacities for the Knox Little League program and was a former president of the Keystone Football Boosters. He also served as a hunter safety instructor for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying many days on Lake Erie fishing and countless hunting excursions with his wife. He enjoyed sharing experiences and mentoring youngsters on the great outdoors. On Aug. 17, 1963, he married M. Emily "Merf" Cotherman, and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Steve Means and his wife, Jennifer, of Montoursville, and Scott Means and his wife, Pam, of Salem, Va.; and three grandchildren, Hannah Means, Peyton Means and Logan Means. More survivors include a sister, Ruth Ann (Harry) Greer of Weedsport, N.Y.; a brother, William Means of Strattanville; and a brother-in-law, Bill Haun and his wife, Leeann, of Knox. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by two sisters, Merrilyn Haun and Jean Bierly. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Friends will also be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul United Church of Christ at Knox RD. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Paul church with the Rev. Tony Fields, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Malcolm Vandefort, a retired Presbyterian minister, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Union Cemetery at Knox RD. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 937 Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232. Donald B. Morrison, 90, of 808 East Third St., Oil City, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, after an extended illness. Born July 13, 1918, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Samuel and Francis Burbank Morrison. He was a graduate of Oil City High School. Mr. Morrison was a professional truck driver and terminal manager. He worked for Crossett Trucking and Ellsworth Freight Lines. He also was known for his volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and various Christmas fund raising events for many years. Don enjoyed hunting, walking in the woods, playing UNO, and teasing others at every opportunity. Don was a lifelong member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He was married Jan. 8, 1941, at a United Methodist church in Michigan to the former Dorothy E. Alsbaugh, who preceded him in death July 27, 2008. Surviving are two sons, Tim Morrison and his wife, Sue, of Venus and Zephyrhills, Fla., and Denny Morrison and his wife, Sue, of Dover, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a niece Carol Ann Bacigal of Bellville, Mich. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Morrison; and one sister, Alfredene Tesmer. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bruce K. Davis presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Garden. The family suggests memorials be made to Calvary United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent at www. reinselfuneralhome.com Ronald A. Redick, 72, of Eau Claire, passed away late Sunday evening, Nov. 30, 2008, at Trinity Living Center in Grove City of natural causes. Mr. Redick is survived by two sisters, Charlotte Walkden and Marlene Kahrer; and three brothers, Harold Redick, Bill Redick and Clarence Redick Jr. Getting it right - Lester C. Brown Lester C. Brown Jr., 71, of Franklin died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, in his home. Among his survivors are a son, William Brown and his wife, Tammy, of Franklin. Mr. Brown was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Getting it right - Willard Avery Brown Willard "Avery" Brown, 82, of The Caring Place, Franklin, formerly of Kennerdell, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. He is survived by two sisters-in-law, Jeannie Brown and Gertrude Brown; and he was preceded in death by his girlfriend of 25 years, Bette Mae Coon Bestwick.