The Derrick, December 13, 2008: Richard C. "Dick" Bowser, Parker James E. Mast Jr., 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City James H. Nagle, Meadville Patricia Reinsel, President Village Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, Porter Township, New Bethlehem Getting it right - Francis L. Weingard Richard C. "Dick" Bowser, 79, of Parker, died in the evening of Thursday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1929, in Perryville, Perry Township, he was the son of the late Jack C. and Elizabeth Arendt Bowser. Mr. Bowser was a graduate of Bruin High School in 1947, where he was an outstanding basketball player. Mr. Bowser was married Nov. 11, 1950, to L. Louise Carmichael, who survives. Mr. Bowser was employed by Koppers Chemical Co. in Petrolia. He retired on Dec. 31, 1989, with 42 years of service. Mr. Bowser was also a longtime employee and ambulance driver for the former Fred S. Bowser Funeral Home in Parker. He was a member of West Freedom United Methodist Church and Parker City Allegheny Valley Lodge 521 of the Free and Accepted Masons as well as the Scottish Rite Consistory and Valley of New Castle. Mr. Bowser was also a lifetime member of the Penacol Association Club of Indspec Chemical Corp. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bus trips, hunting, fishing, yard work, gardening and sitting on the front porch watching for wildlife. Slater, of Parker, and Marjie Travaglio and her husband, Kevin, of Hilliards; three grandchildren, Nathan Michael of Parker and Afton and Carly Tronzo of Parker; and one nephew, Andy Bowser of Texas. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowser was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond L. Bowser in 1987 and Keith Bowser in 2006. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ken Hughes, associate pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Freedom United Methodist Church, Perry Township Ambulance Association or the Clarion County VNA. Donors can also extend an act of kindness to someone in need. Online condolences may be viewed and sent at buzardfuneralhomes.com James E. Mast Jr., 74, of 317 Hasson Ave., Oil City, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at his residence. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Monday in The Derrick. James H. Nagle, 76, of 438 Byllesby Ave., Meadville, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at home after an extended illness. Born June 9, 1932, he was the son of Ernst A. and Nell E. Moore Nagle. Mr. Nagle was a 1951 graduate of Meadville High School and a 1955 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked as a chemical engineer in the Atomic-Petro-Pharmaceutical industry and also as a project manager in the construction field. Mr. Nagle was a Christian. He was a pilot for the U.S. Navy for more than three years. Mr. Nagle was a member of the Military Officers Association and American Legion Post 111 of Meadville. He enjoyed playing euchre and he liked woodworking. Mr. Nagle was married June 9, 1986, to Shirley E. Harrison, who survives at home. In addition to his wife, Mr. Nagle is also survived by two daughters, Deborah J. Ward and her husband, James, of Port Jarvis, N.Y., and Kathleen Zych and her husband, Dr. Gregory Zych, of Lighthouse Point, Fla.; one son, Mark H. Nagle and his wife, Elizabeth, of Newton, N.J.; one stepdaughter, Jacki Opitz and her husband, Robert, of Stoneboro; one stepson, Donald D. Harrison and his wife, Kathy, of Stoneboro; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Nagle was preceded in death by his parents. There will be no calling hours. A private family service will be held in the Scott A. Black Funeral Home, 99 Franklin St., Stoneboro, with the Rev. Dr. Richard C. Steinlechner, pastor of New Lebanon Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake Township. Patricia A. Reinsel, 74, of President Village, died unexpectedly late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2008, at her home. Born Jan. 2, 1934, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Sara C. Davis Reinsel. A graduate of St. Joseph High School in 1953, she went on to graduate in 1956 from the Oil City School of Nursing and later from Duquense University, where she received her degree in psychiatric nursing. Ms. Reinsel first started to work as a registered nurse at the hospital at Polk Center, and she later became an instructor at Polk, teaching the attendant trainees. She then went to Kent State-Ashtabula Campus to teach Psychiatric Nursing II. She worked in the field for United Community Independence Programs and Medicare and Medicaid. Her last position was as a clinical director at Chautauqua Court Resident Center in Jamestown, N.Y. She was of the Catholic faith. Her hobbies included ceramics, photography, shopping for antiques, reading novels, and long leisurely car rides in the country. She also enjoyed bird watching on the river in front of her home. In her early years she would spend the summer at the family cottage in Henrys Bend. Ms. Reinsel is survived by one sister with whom she made her home, Margaret J. Reinsel, who is currently a resident of the Presbyterian Home in Oil City. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ms. Reinsel was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. John (Janet) Jectus; and five brothers, Joseph A. Reinsel Sr., J. Edward Reinsel, Robert M. â?oRubeâ? Reinsel, John W. Reinsel and Daniel A. Reinsel. Their will be no viewing or visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Elizabeth Center in Oil City, the Venango County Humane Society or the St. Joseph Church Development Fund. The Reinsel Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Ronald E. "Boo" Weaver, 86, of Porter Township, New Bethlehem, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at Clarion Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1922, in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late David Wade Weaver and Emma Fox Weaver. Mr. Weaver was married Dec. 8, 1945, to Lenora A. Reitz Weaver, and she preceded him in death March 27, 2000. Mr. Weaver was affiliated with Oakwood Presbyterian Church. He was a member of New Bethlehem Lodge 522 and the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Weaver worked for construction and various coal companies operating heavy equipment. He was also part owner of W & M Coal Co. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting rabbits with his beagles. Mr. Weaver is survived by two sons, Kenneth Weaver and his wife, Pat, of New Bethlehem, and Robert Weaver and his wife, Patty, of New Bethlehem; three daughters, Karen Minich and her husband, Lee, of Fairmount City, Janice Welsh and her husband, Larry, of LaPorte, Ind., and Rhonda Henry and her husband, Bob, of Fairmount City; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandsons. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Weaver; three brothers, David Weaver, Tad Weaver and John Weaver; and one sister, Clare Mills. Mr. Weaver was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn with Pastor Robert Moore officiating. Interment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. Getting it right - Francis L. Weingard Francis L. Weingard: Francis L. Weingard, 64, of Hotchkiss, Colo., formerly of Marienville, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 2:15 p.m. today at Marienville United Methodist Church with the with the Rev. Nathan Bryant presiding.