The Derrick, February 20, 2009: David Charles Baer, Franklin Richard Frederick Fleischmann, Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City Donald R. Lillard, 522 West Third St., Oil City Donna L. Walizer, Golden Living Center, Oil City Shirley J. Weaver, Knox Wayne L. Buck Hilyer, Marienville Linda Reymore memorial set David Charles Baer, 63, of Franklin, went to God on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born Jan. 1, 1946, in Rochester, N.Y., he was the son of Charles and Martha Baer, of Frederick, Md., formerly of Ellwood City. Mr. Baer was a graduate of Penn State University where he was a member of the Acacia fraternity, later earning his master's degree from Duquesne University. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for 35 years where he was known across the state for his training excellence. Mr. Baer's work brought him across Pennsylvania frequently where he was requested to speak at key conferences and assemblies. His professional dedication, excellence and expertise are widely known across the state's staff development organization. Mr. Baer's varied interests included PC construction, HAM radio operation (N3HIX) and kayaking. His long time love for motorcycles was stranger to no one, an interest he shared with his sons. Mr. Baer enjoyed a large network of family and friends who he stayed in close touch with. His kind, patient and personable manner will be greatly missed. Mr. Baer was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin.. In addition to his parents, Mr. Baer is survived by his wife, Lynne A. Baer of Franklin; three sons, Charles and his wife, Carol, of San Francisco, Calif., Alex of Philadelphia and Christopher of Pittsburgh; two step-daughters, Gretchen Krellner and her husband, James, and Heather Krawick and her husband, Bryan, all of Franklin; a grandson, Benjamin Krellner; a brother, James Baer, and his wife, Carolynn, of Fairfax Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Vivian Tatters of East Brady. There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, with the Rev. David Janz, officiating. Interment will be in the Graham Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, 16323. Arrangements are in charge of Huff Chapel Inc. Online condolences may be sent to www.huffchapel.com Richard Frederick Fleischmann, 81, of 707 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, Md., formerly of Oil City, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Md. Born July 4, 1927, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Harry Frederick Fleischmann and Charlena Reynolds Fleischmann. He was married in 1949, in Oil City, to the former Dolores Elaine Miller, who preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2003. Mr. Fleischmann was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. After returning from the war, Mr. Fleischmann had worked as a printer for The Derrick in Oil City, and later was employed as a printer for the Government Printing Office in Washington D.C., retiring in 1988. While living in Oil City, Mr. Fleischmann was a member of the Good Hope Lutheran Church. He loved to golf and also enjoyed baseball. Mr. Fleischmann is survived by a son, Kenneth E. Fleischmann and his wife, Deborah Jean, of Ellicott City, Md.; a daughter, Diane M. Fenby and her husband, John R. Jr., of Leslie, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Kyle Fleischmann, Rachel Fleischmann, Andrew Fleischmann, Kelsey Fenby, Phillip Fenby, Troy Fenby, and Michelle Volker; and five great-grandchildren, Morgan Volker, Brandon Volker, Keagan Fenby, Tristan Fenby and Carly Fenby. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reinsel Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, of the Good Hope Lutheran Church, presiding. Interment with full military honors accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Garden. Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com Donald R. Lillard, 81, of 522 W Third St, Oil City, died at 2:40 a.m Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at The Caring Place in Franklin, as a result of a fall on the ice on Christmas Eve. Born July 13, 1927, in Warren, he was a son of the late Edward and Florence Raines Lillard. He was married Aug. 19, 1950, in St. Stephen Church, to the former Patricia Leicht, who survives. He graduated from Cranberry High School and was an employee of Pennzoil for over 40 years until his retirement. Mr. Lillard was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Eagles Club where he was known as "Pops" to his friends. Mr. Lillard enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren, playing cards, hunting, fishing and camping at Kibbe's Island. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lillard is survived by five children, Diana of Warren, Daniel and his wife, Sheri, of Lake Stevens Wash., Christine of Oil City, Gregg and his wife, Janet, of Oil City, and David and his wife, Janice, of Seneca; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Leicht of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everett. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Morrison Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St Stephen Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to St. Stephen Second Century Fund or a charity of one's choice. Donna L. Walizer, 69, of Golden Living Center in Oil City, passed away at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, after an extended illness. Born Aug. 16, 1939, in Damariscotta, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lane and Adelade Lane. She was married Nov. 25, 1964, to Don Walizer, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1998. Mrs. Walizer graduated from Lincoln High School in Maine. She was employed as a secretary at the state health center in Seneca. Mrs. Walizer was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was a member of Polk Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed bingo, making cakes and traveling, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Walizer is survived by four children, Darryl Walizer of Ohio, Darrin Walizer and his wife, Jeanette, of Las Vegas, Nev., Dawn Stryffeler and her husband, Dave, of Franklin, and Debbie Stoops and her husband, Michael, of Slippery Rock; two brothers, Erlyn Lane and Dennis Lane, both of New Harbor, Maine; and four grandchildren, Zach and Gracie Stryffeler, both of Franklin, and Taylor and Brielle Stoops, both of Slippery Rock. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Walizer was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Lane and Lee Elliott. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. A private family funeral service will take place at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial be sent to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601; or Polk Presbyterian Church, 729 Main St, Polk, 16342. Friends and family can e-mail condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net Shirley J. Weaver, 69, of Knox, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 19, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh following a sudden illness. The William N. Rupert Mortuary Inc. of Knox is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be published Saturday in The Derrick. Obituary - Wayne L. Buck Hilyer There will be no visitation or funeral services for Wayne L. "Buck" Hilyer, who died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at his home outside of Marienville. Burial for Mr. Hilyer will be at the convenience of the family. He was the son of Leonde Wayne and Clara E. Walker Hilyer. He is survived by his wife, Laurice; a son, Leroy Wayne; and a daughter, Laurie Marie. The Ronald McDonald Funeral Home in Marienville is in charge of the arrangements. Linda Reymore memorial set A memorial service for Linda Lee Reymore, who died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Free Methodist Church on Buffalo Street in Franklin. Ms. Reymore, who lived at 206 11th St. in Franklin, died at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Food will be provided at the memorial service.