The Derrick, December 19, 2008: Thomas Brzezinski, Oil City John B. Cliff Jr., formerly of Oil City William E. "Bill" Cotterman, Upland, Calif., native of Franklin Leland Dale "Bub" Hollingsworth, Country Springs, Sligo Terrance E. Novicki, Polk Center, formerly of Oil City Linda L. Wamsley, Sigel John E. Westlake, Leesville, La. Thomas Brzezinski, 87, of Oil City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Born Dec 4, 1921, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Gilwa Brzezinski. He graduated from Oakland School in Dempseytown. He was married Jan. 21, 1950, to the former Mary Stahlman, who survives. Mr. Brzezinski was a 4th class technical sergeant in the Army in World War II, and he was stationed in Europe. He was employed by Bittenbenders, Slesnicks and Weaver Chevrolet as an auto mechanic, and he was also self-employed as a TV repairman. He was also employed by Conair for 23 years as foreman of the electric shop, where he retired in 1989. Mr. Brzezinski was a member of St. Stephen Church and was also a member of the PNA club. He enjoyed woodworking, working on cars, repairing things around the house and doing things for others. He loved listening to his Polish polka music on Sunday mornings. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. In addition to his wife, Mr. Brzezinski is survived by five children, Stephen Brzezinski, Janet Brzezinski and Cindy Brzezinski, all of Oil City; Melissa Mathis and her husband, Stephon, of Pittsburgh; and Julie Malone and her husband, Mitch, of Pittsburgh. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jilleane Brzezinski of Oil City; Elijah and Josiah Mathis of Pittsburgh, and Madalyn, Trinity, Savanna, Tanner and Gavin Malone of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brzezinski was preceded in death by four brothers, John Brzezinski, Frank Brzezinski, Ed Brzezinski and Tony Brzezinski; and three sisters, Lottie Formanik, Pauline Mylarski and Mary Dongilli. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St Stephen Church with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, presiding. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggest memorials be made to VNA Foundation or St. Stephen Church. John B. Cliff Jr., 69, formerly of Oil City, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at his home in Danville, Va., of a heart attack. Mr. Cliff is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Phyllis Rode of Oil City; a son, John "Chopper" Cliff III of western Australia; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Edelfsen of Rockton, Ill.; and four grandchildren. William E. "Bill" Cotterman, 78, of Upland, Calif., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born March 13, 1930, in Franklin, he was the son of Leon and Hazel Thompson Cotterman. Mr. Cotterman was raised and schooled in Meadville. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, serving two tours of duty to Korea. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1955, he and his wife and son moved to California where he was employed by Pacific Bell for 28 years as a telephone communication technician. After his retirement in 1982, he worked for 10 years in the communication industry for independent companies. Mr. Cotterman was a 32-year member of St. Anthony Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5271, Glendora, Calif., where he served as grand knight from 1980 to 1981. He was also a member of the Fourth Degree Christopher Columbus Assembly 2482, American Legion Post 112 of Ontario and the Upland Travelers. Mr. Cotterman is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ellen; a son, Ron and his wife, Lori, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kristin Cotterman of North Bend, Wash. and Courtney Hoppe of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; three sisters, Mary Lou Nageotte and her husband, Robert, of Saegertown; Helen Seely of Meadville; and Martha Pritt and her husband, Elliott, of Hillsboro, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Margaret Cotterman of Meadville; and eight nephews and five nieces. Mr. Cotterman was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Merle Cotterman; a sister, Shirley Phelps; a nephew, David Cotterman; and a niece, Lauri Harvey. Services were conducted at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Upland, Calif. on Dec. 11. The Rosary was said at 10:30 a.m. and Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately following in the parish hall. Interment was private at Bellevue Mausoleum. Stone Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Leland Dale "Bub" Hollingsworth, 88, of Country Springs, Sligo, formerly of Chestnut Street, Rimersburg, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Clarview Nursing Home, Sligo, where he had resided since November 2008. Born Dec. 30, 1929, in Toby Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Clayton Hollingsworth and Emma Mae Stewart Hollingsworth. Mr. Hollingsworth was of the Protestant faith, having been raised attending the Cherry Run U. P. Church. He attended the Union High School. Mr. Hollingsworth was married Nov. 15, 1941, in Braddock to the former Mary Ruth Fausett, who preceded him in death on June 26, 1988. He was a lifetime member of the Rimersburg Hose Company and the Rimersburg Community Club. Mr. Hollingsworth was a farmer and the co-owner of the Hollingsworth Implement Store near Rimersburg for many years. After the implement store closed he was employed as the parts manager at Rimersburg Motors and then Hetrick's Farm Supply near New Bethlehem. After retirement, he repaired lawn mowing equipment at his home on Chestnut Street in Rimersburg . While residing at Country Springs, residents enjoyed his musical abilities as he played the washtub with the Weckerly Family during festive events at the center and became known as "Washtub Bub". Mr. Hollingsworth is survived by a nephew, Wesley D. Hollingsworth and his wife, Helen, of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Kathryn Mack of West Farmington, Ohio; three nieces, Kay Hollingsworth of Winter Haven, Fla.; Patti J. Switzer of Rimersburg; and Mrs. Velva Haulvey and her husband, Michael, of West Farmington, Ohio. Mr. Hollingsworth was preceded in death by his father on April 9, 1976, and his mother on May 6, 1981; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Maxine Mortimer on March 3, 2000; a nephew, Jack D. Hollingsworth; an infant brother, Robert Hollingsworth; and one niece, Mrs. Jane Cotrail in January 1991. Following a private family viewing, interment will be in the Cherry Run UP Church Cemetery, Rimersburg. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home, Rimersburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at Country Springs, Sligo, 16255,or to the American Cancer Society, 133B West Main St., Clarion, 16214. Terrance E. Novicki, 51, a resident of Polk Center and formerly of Oil City, died at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec.14, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Franklin. He is survived by his mother, Stella Schiffer Novicki; and three brothers, Joseph Novicki, John Novicki and Rick Novicki. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Novicki. Linda L. Wamsley, 64, of Sigel, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2008, at the LifeCare Hospital in Bellevue following a short illness. Born July 19, 1944, in Brookville, she was the daughter of Pearl L. and Nettie Faye Rankin Walter. Mrs. Wamsley graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School. She was married Nov. 2, 1991, to Theodore N. Wamsley, who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1998 Mrs. Wamsley was a homemaker and was a member of the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Wamsley is survived by her son, Christopher T. Cathcart, and his wife, Melinda, of Strattanville; her daughters, Brenda E. Selker, and her husband, Marty, of Sigel; and Melissa L. Klingensmith, and her husband, Lonnie, of Sigel; her step-son, Michael D. Wamsley, and his wife, Brenda, of San Antonio, Texas; and her grandchildren; Hunter, Jacob, and Kathryn Cathcart of Clarion; Nicole, Ryan, and Brittany Selker of Sigel; and Tyler and Rylie Klingensmith of Sigel. She is also survived by three sisters, Glennie Campbell, and her husband, Wayne, of Brookville; Kay Fryer, and her husband, Ed, of Corsica; and Blue Hannold, and her husband, Robert, of Sigel; and by four brothers, Ronald Walter, and his wife, Shirley, of Brookville; P.L. Walter and his wife, Martha, of Corsica; Roger Walter, and his wife, Martha, of Sigel; and Thomas Walter, and his wife, Carol, of Sigel. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Walter Weyant; and three brothers, Richard Walter, Floyd Walter, and Lester Walter. Viewing will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church in Sigel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Boyd Edmonson, pastor of the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be held in the Millcreek Presbyterian Cemetery in Fisher. Those wishing to submit condolences may do so by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. John E. Westlake, 65, of Leesville, La., passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at his residence in Leesville. Mr. Westlake was born in Worth Township, Mercer County, the son of William John and Helen G. McCauslin Westlake. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years as an E-7 sergeant first class. Mr. Westlake was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his retirement he worked for Mutual of Omaha and Liberty Life Insurance companies. He then worked for the Vernon Parish School Board as a para-professional. He was also a member and deacon at the Grace Bible Church in Leesville. Mr. Westlake is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rosita Westlake of Leesville; two sons, Cody Westlake and his wife, Becky, of Cottonwood, La.; and Andre Westlake and his wife, Beth, of Leesville, La.; a daughter, Michelle Parker and her husband, Roy, of Leesville; two sisters, Margaret Lorincz of Pennsylvania; and Dottie Grace and her husband, Jack, of Pennsylvania; his mother, Helen G. McCauslin who resides at Orchard Manor in Grove City; and 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Westlake was preceded in death by his father, William John Westlake; and a son, John E. Westlake Jr. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Grace Bible Church in Leesville, La., with Pastor Larry David officiating. The burial, with full military services, was in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Funeral services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, La. Words of comfort can be expressed to the Westlake family at www.labbymemorial.com. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Orchard Manor in Grove City with the Rev. Terry Greenlee, pastor of Millbrook Presbyterian Church, Village of Millbrook, Mercer County, officiating. Local arrangements are being handled by the Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc., Grove City, 16127.