The Derrick, February 28, 2009: Beulah R. Kerr Burns Bain, Clarion Edward L. "Junior" Beatty Jr., 1431 Horsecreek Road, Seneca John E. "Jack" Custer, 130 Cherry Lane, Franklin D.J. Schultz, Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City Getting it right - Wendell Scott Zellefrow Beulah R. Kerr Burns Bain, 83, of Clarion, passed away, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo. Born Aug. 28, 1925, in New Bethlehem, she was the daughter of William K. and Mary C. Crissman Kerr. She was first married Jan. 23, 1945, to Edwin Burns, and he preceded her in death in August 1973. She was later married Aug. 15, 1978, to Howard Bain, who preceded her in death August 2004. Mrs. Bain was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and gardening. In addition to her second husband, she is survived by a son, Ray L. Burns and his wife, Mary, of Harvest, Ala.; a daughter, Becky J. Colgan and her husband, David, of Leeper; and grandchildren Nicole, John and Shannon Burns of San Antonio, Texas, Shawn Wolfe of Lancaster, Casey and Elizabeth Wolfe of Madison, Ala., Kelly Conlon of Chicago, Ill., Ted and Kandy Ortz of Summerville, Scott and Lori Ortz of Bela, Leza and Dennis Sheakley of St. Petersburg, Beth and Gary Shumaker of Clarion, and David Ortz of Arvada, Colo. She is also survived by a stepdaughter, Deborah Hamilton and her husband, Dean, of Middleton, Md.; a stepson, Ron Bain of Edmonton, Ky.; a step-daughter-in-law, Donna Bain of Middleton, Md.; five step-grandchildren, Eli Bain of Edmonton, Ky.; Glenda Quindardo and her husband, Joe, of Orlando, Fla.; David Bain and his wife, Andrea, of Middleton, Md.; Jarrod Bain and his wife, Gretchen, of Merchantville, N.J., and Rebekah Mulligan and her husband, James, of Saegertown, and Benjamin Baker; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Quinton Kerr of Ohio; and a sister, June Thomas of Brookville. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six sisters, Olive Barrett, Ella Varner, Laura Cyphert, Mary Downes, Evelyn Ernest and Phoebee Hannold; one brother, Verner Kerr; and a grandson, Ray L. Burns Jr. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, Clarion. Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Bishop Ralph Campbell III of the Church of God in Clarion officiating. Interment will be in Clarion Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Charitable Deeds. Condolences may be sent online at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com Edward L. "Junior" Beatty Jr., 73, of 1431 Horsecreek Road, Seneca, died peacefully at 6:46 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born July 28, 1935, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Edward L. Beatty Sr. and Dolores Hunter Beatty. He was married Jan. 26, 1956, to the former Kathryn M. Burke, who survives. Mr. Beatty attended the Oil City area schools and graduated from Oil City High School. He also attended Williamsport Community College. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for a three-year enlistment period during peacetime; he was stationed in Germany. As his health permitted, Mr. Beatty worked for many years in the warehouse of Baker Auto Parts in Seneca. He had previously worked for King's Family Restaurant in Franklin and for Franklin Steel in its steel farm post division. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed both hunting and fishing when he was able. In addition to his wife of 53 years, Mr. Beatty is survived by five children, Alex Beatty of Seneca, Richard Beatty of Oil City, John Beatty and his wife, Melody, of New Port Ritchey, Fla., Steven Beatty and his wife, Tina, of Oil City, and Paul Beatty of Seneca; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, James Beatty of Oil City and Eugene Beatty and his wife, Rita, of Franklin; and three sisters, Sally Dolan of Cochranton, Kim Beatty of Oil City and Daisy Beatty of Oil City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beatty was preceded in death by a brother, David "Doc" Beatty; and a sister, Bernadine Beatty. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin. John E. "Jack" Custer, 74, of 130 Cherry Lane, Franklin, died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at UPMC Northwest. He was a retired boilermaker. He was married June 19, 1961, to the former Lois Thompson, and she survives. D.J. Schultz, 85, of Pittsburgh, a former longtime resident of Oil City, died Feb. 4, 2009, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 29, 1923, in McDonald, he was the son of Rose and Joseph Schultz. Mr. Schultz resided in Oil City most of his life and was a 1941 graduate of Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he returned home to work in the family business, the Oil City Variety Store. He was also owner of the Maison Decor interior design shop. Mr. Schultz, an avid reader, was an enthusiast of culture and history and traveled around the world. He also was an animal lover and served on the first board of directors of the Venango County Humane Society. He is survived by three nieces, Deena Levine of N. Bethesda, Md., Amy Strauss and her husband, Michael, of Woodcliff, N.J., and Carla Schultz-Skraly and her husband, Sam, of Westborough, Mass.; one nephew, John Levine and his wife, Cathy, of Pittsburgh; three great-nephews, Benjamin and Sammy Levine and Zachary Strauss; and three great-nieces, Chloe and Madison Skraly and Schuyler Strauss. Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1045, Oil City, 16301. Arrangements are being handled by Copeland Ltd. Funeral Home, Coraopolis. Getting it right - Wendell Scott Zellefrow Wendell Scott Zellefrow, 67, of French Avenue, Sharon, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Mr. Zellefrow served with the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Among those who preceded him in death are a brother, Harry Thomas Zellefrow, who died in 2004; and an infant brother, Walter "Bubby" Zellefrow.