The Derrick, December 5, 2008: Clair W. Florig, formerly of Knox (Ninevah) Genevieve Ferrare Scapaticci, North Hollywood, Calif., formerly of Franklin Marjorie J. Staab, Erie, formerly of Oil City Pauline A. VanDyke, Oil City Cindy Wolf, Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion Clair W. Florig, 81, formerly of Knox (Ninevah), died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in the Golden Living Center at Shippenville. Born Dec. 20, 1926, in Pittsburgh, he was the only child of the late George W. Florig and Alice Wolcott Florig. Mr. Florig was a graduate of Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned dual degrees in history and physical education. He was a captain in the U.S. Army and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict where he earned several ribbons and metals. He was a truck driver for various food service companies through the years and, when he moved his family to the Knox area, he began work with the Knox Glass Container Corporation from which he retired. Mr. Florig was an avid reader and hunter and enjoyed competitions with his wife to see who could finish the daily crossword puzzle first. He was proud of his yard work and raised beautiful roses. He followed the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates very closely. He was a member of the Clarion Rod and Gun Club and the American Legion Post in Knox until he became disabled. He marred the former Doris J. Villwock on Dec. 27, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Kurt Florig and his wife Sandra of St. Marys and Craig Florig and his fiancee Paula Graham of Strattanville; a daughter, Susan Weaver and her husband Douglas of Nickleville. His survivors also include grandchildren Nathan Weaver of Saegertown, Joshua and Melissa Weaver of Ninevah, Kevin Florig and his girlfriend Daniella Reynolds of Edison, N.J., Amy Florig and her companion John Young of Oil City and Michael Florig and his girlfriend Carrie Acklin of Clarion; and two great-grandchildren, Kylee Weaver and Dylan Williams. The David McEntire Funeral Home in Knox is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation. Private funeral services will be held today with the Rev. Richard Osberg Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Starr Cemetery, Ninevah. Genevieve Ferrare Scapaticci, 88, of 7753 Rhodes Ave., North Hollywood, Calif., formerly of Franklin, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at her home. Born Sept. 28, 1920, in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Louis Ferrare and Pearl Belfiore Ferrare. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1938, and she worked at General Manifold and CPT before moving to California in 1954. She married John L. Scapaticci at St. Patrick Church in Franklin on Aug. 4, 1953, and he died in October 1993. She was an active member of St. Genevieve Church in California and a volunteer for many years for Catholic Loaves and Fishes. Mrs. Scapaticci is survived by a daughter, Joan E. and her husband, David, who lived with Mrs. Scapaticci; one brother, Samuel J. Ferrare of California; two sisters, Theresa Bennett and Louise Ferrare, both of Franklin; one sister-in-law, Christine Ferrare of Fresno, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews in this area. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, John L.; and two brothers, Anthony Ferrare and Louis Ferrare Jr. Funeral services were held in California. Memorial contributions may be made to Loaves and Fishes, 14640 Keswick St., Van Nuys, Calif., 14640; or a charity of one's choice. Marjorie J. Staab, 69, of Erie, a former Oil City resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in her daughter's home in Erie following an illness. Among her survivors are two daughters, Debra Hall of Oil City and Joann Bump of Erie; and a granddaughter, Jess Marsh of Erie. Pauline A. VanDyke, 78, of Oil City, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 20, 1929, in Franklin, she was the daughter of George and Anna Sobota Sustak. Mrs. VanDyke attended Franklin High School. She was a member of St Patrick Church in Franklin. Mrs. VanDyke enjoyed crafts, reading, cooking and baking. On June 15, 1953, she married James VanDyke, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Jena Knight of Oil City; a brother, John Sustak of Franklin; and three sisters, Sophia Sayers, Almeda Wilson and Mildred Murphy, all of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Thomas, Joseph, Stanley, Edward, Frank and George Sustak, and two sisters, Marjorie Grisanti and Stella Sustak. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Prayer services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Shaw Farm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the St. Vincent Cardiology Unit. Cindy Wolf, 49, of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Clarion, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, Dec. 4, 2008, at her residence. She was the daughter of Clara Swigeart of Shippenville and the wife of Rollie Wolf of Medina, Ohio. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion is handling arrangements, which are incomplete. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick.