The Derrick, April 16, 2009: Twila Mae Barger, Bela Road, Parker Candace Pauline Cupples, Clarion Terence L. Domres, 5670 Route 322, Franklin Mildred Johnson, Stone House Road, Clarion Donna J. Mason, Golden Living Center, Shippenville, formerly of Oil City Kenneth Dean Simpson, Colerain Street, Sligo Jeannette Wyckoff Stalker, Hospice House, Shippenville Marjorie Ann Wike, Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly of Clarion and Leeper Pamela Crusan memorial scheduled Linda DeWoody memorial slated Twila Mae Barger, 78, of Bela Road, Parker, passed away suddenly of natural causes at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at at her home. Born May 6, 1930, in Conneration, Madison Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Perrie Guntrum and Della L. Peters Guntrum. She was married Jan. 10, 1948, in Parker, to Clair W. Barger, who survives. Mrs. Barger was a member of the Sligo Church of the Nazarene where she served on the church board as steward. She enjoyed baking pies and bread and doing day work for area residents . Mrs. Barger attended the Independence school. She also was employed at the Sligo General Store, Sligo Bakery, Rimersburg General Store and then retired from the office of the Southern Clarion County Development Authority. She had served as Democratic committeewoman in Toby Township, Clarion County for many years. She enjoyed her family and her granddaughters. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Barger is survived by four children, James C. Barger and his wife, Barbara, of Sligo, Kathryn M. Barger of Bela Rd. Parker, Carol A. Craig of Bela Rd., Parker, and Melvin J. Risinger Jr. and his wife, Lynn A., of Hillards, who she revered and loved as a son; two granddaughters, Jenny Lynn Barger of Sligo and Ashley Dawn Craig of Bela Rd., Parker; a brother, Russell King and his wife, Ruth, of Knox; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Zelma King of Huey; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter King and Joseph King; and a sister, Doris Fair, on Nov. 3, 2008. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Pannenton, pastor of the Sligo Church of the Nazarene, and the Rev. Louis Staubs, former pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Conneration. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Sligo Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 72, Sligo, 16255. Online condolences may be sent at www.hillisfuneralhome.com. Candace Pauline Reiter Cupples, 89, of Clarion passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Clarion. Born Aug. 18, 1919, in Troutville, she was the daughter of John and Besse (London) Reiter. She proudly graduated from Sykesville High School in 1936. She was married on July 19, 1939, to Raymond E. Cupples, Sr., her loving husband of 69 years, and he survives. They had two children, Raymond and Carol. Mrs. Cupples and her husband lived in Philadelphia for 31 years before returning to Clarion in 1974. In addition to being a loving wife, devoted sister and servant of God, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose spirit of strength of family will be missed. Mrs. Cupples was active in church activities at St. John's Lutheran in Folcroft, where she taught Sunday school for 24 years, and in the Lutheran Church Women at Grace Lutheran in Clarion, where she quilted for Lutheran World Relief and created stuffed animals for children treated at the Clarion Hospital emergency room. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and playing pinochle. She was also very active in the community. She was a volunteer educator for the Penn State Cooperative Extension, teaching sewing, dress making and fine tailoring. In addition she quietly operated a safe house for mothers and children in need, belonged to homemaker groups and the Limestone Township Fire Department auxiliary and was a seamstress. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Raymond Jr . and his wife, Bonnie, of Clarion; a daughter, Carol Cupples Smed and her husband, Jan, of Winter Springs, Fla; five grandchildren , Pauline Cupples, Amy C. Piquette (Nick), Christian Smed (Laura), Carrie C. Fiorina (John) and Susan S. Fitzhugh (Tim); seven great-grandchildren, Nichole, Evan, Jacob, Caroline, Sean, Owen and Will; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Grace Lutheran Church in Clarion with Pastor Harold O. Jacobson officiating. Interment will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Reformed Cemetery in Troutville. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Terence L. Domres, 52, of 5670 Route 322, Franklin, died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his home. Born Oct. 31, 1956, in Oil City, he was the son of Edward Domres and Violet Walbourn. He was married Feb. 14, 1997, to the former Joann Giguere, who survives. Mr. Domres was retired from South Florida Water Management where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Oil City, the Franklin Moose Club and the Oil City Men's Pool League. Mr. Domres enjoyed shooting pool, bowling and golfing. In addition to his wife, Mr. Domres is survived by his mother, Violet Surface, of Oil City; five children, Dakota Domres, Ryan Domres, Paige Domres and Amber Domres, all at home, and Jessica Domres of Lilitz; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Edward Domres and his wife, Trudy, of Oil City and Christopher Domres and his wife, Penny, of Franklin. Mr. Domres was preceded in death by his father, Edward Domres. Arrangements are being handled by the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc. of Franklin. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinerfuneralhome.com. Mildred Johnson, 89, of Stone House Road, Clarion, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Golden Living Center in Clarion. Born June 13, 1919, in Clarion Township, she was the daughter of Harry Spare and Ethel Beatrice Noerr Cummings. She was married May 16, 1939, to Alfred Dallas Johnson, who survives. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. She attended Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Clarion. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Aldean Dehner of Strattanville; a son, Larry Johnson and his wife, Barbara, of Clarion; five grandchildren, Cheryl L. Brosius of Strattanville, Terry R. Dehner Jr. of Katy, Texas, Katherine M. Dehner of Tionesta, Tammy M. Himes of Emlenton and Tracy M. McGinnis of Strattanville; and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Mary Dills of Clarion; and a brother, Edgar Cummings of New York. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alda Dwyer; a brother, Wilber Cummings; and a son-in-law, Terry Dehner Sr. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church in Clarion with the Rev. James Dietrich, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family requests donations and memorials be made to New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church in Clarion. Online condolences may be sent at www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Donna J. Mason, 64, formerly of Pittsburgh and Oil City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Golden Living Center-Shippenville, where she had been a resident. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Clara Murray Mason. Donna had been a member of St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Ms. Mason is survived by a son, Grey Hodge of Newport News, Va.; a daughter, Rebecca Hnot Curran and her husband, Chris, of Mount Lebanon; a grandson, Spencer Curran of Mount Lebanon; a brother, Clarence "Sonny" Mason III and his wife, Dottie, of Edinboro; and two sisters, Shirley Mason Rodebaugh and her husband, Robert, of Van, and Helen Mason of Oil City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dick Mason; and a sister, Mary Jane Maziarz. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the gathering place at St. Joseph Church in Oil City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church with Monsignor John Swoger, pastor, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth Dean Simpson, 83, of Colerain Street, Sligo, passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday April 15, 2009, at the Clarion Hospital, following a brief illness. Born March 15, 1926, in Sligo, he was a son of the late Seth A. Simpson and Mary V. Wiser Simpson. He was first married to Doris I. Dunkle, who died Jan. 1, 1981. Mr. Simpson was married June 20, 1992, in Sligo, to Bernice Louise Switzer, who survives. He was a member of the Sligo United Methodist Church and had attended Sligo schools. Mr. Simpson served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed walking and car rides. He was employed by Bracken Construction and the Boise Cascade Mobile Home plant, now Commodore Homes in Clarion, prior to his disability. In addition to his second wife, Mr. Simpson is survived by a daughter, Susan A. Lantelme and her husband, Barry K., of Rimersburg; two grandchildren, Jennica S. Lantelme of Charlotte, N.C. and Jeffrey K. Lantelme of Rimersburg; two step-sons, Ricky R. Hawk and his wife, Mary, of Fenelton and Reynold P. Hawk of Ocala, Fla.; five step-grandchildren, Ricky J. Hawk and his wife, Ange, of Rimersburg, Tammy L. Dunmyre and her husband, Terry L., of Fenelton, Paula J. Davis and her husband, Justin, of Roanoke, Va., Reynold P. Hawk Jr. of Roanoke, Va. and Suzanne Hawk of Ocala, Fla. He is also survived by nine step great-grandsons and three step great-granddaughters; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Simpson of Sligo; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by a brother, William Simpson; and four sisters, Ruth Rummel, Patricia Elder, Betty Bishop and Jennie Haun. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home in Rimersburg. Funeral services wil be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Russell, pastor of the Sligo United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery. Members of the Rimersburg American Legion and VFW will provide military honors at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sligo United Methodist Church, Sligo, 16255. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillisfuneralhome.com. Jeannette Wyckoff Stalker, 96, of the Hospice House in Shippenville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at the Hospice House. Born Aug. 24, 1912, in Buffalo, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Lynn B. Wyckoff and Bess H. Wyckoff. She was married in 1941 to Mark Louis Stalker, who preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Stalker graduated from high school in Syracuse, N.Y., and from Oswego Normal School. She began her teaching career in Hudson, N.Y., with Altmar-Parish-Williamstown School District, where she taught junior high science for 14 years. Mrs. Stalker resided in Pulaski, N.Y., for 25 years where she and her husband began Stalker's Dairy. She was a member of Pulaski Congregational Church where she was a frequent Sunday school superintendent and teacher. She was also a member and past president of the Pulaski Historical Society, a 66-year member of Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of bridge club and she taught crafts with the Home Demonstration Program. After retirement, Mrs. Stalker moved to Rockport, Texas, with her husband. She was a member of the Rockport Presbyterian Church. She also volunteered at the local public library; Castaways, a community used goods program; and she tutored school children. After her husband died, Mrs. Stalker moved to Syracuse, N.Y. where she was a member of Rockefeller United Methodist Church and volunteered at the city hospital. She then moved to Shippenville to be closer to her daughter, Sylvia Stalker. Mrs. Stalker enjoyed being outdoors, camping, swimming, traveling, reading and knitting. Mrs. Stalker is survived by a sister, Sylvia Spencer Wyckoff of Cazenovia, N.Y.; and two daughters, Bess Kuzma and her husband, John, of Denver, Colo. and Sylvia Stalker of Clarion. There will be no funeral services. The Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.goblefh.net. Marjorie Ann Wike, 69, of Pinellas Park, Fla., a former Clarion and Leeper resident, died unexpectedly April 14, 2009, at her home. Born April 5, 1940, in Leeper, she was the daughter of the late Charles Glosser and Ruby Shepardley Glosser. She was married April 30, 1960, to George Wike Jr., who preceded her in death Oct. 12, 2007. Marjorie and her husband moved to Pinellas Park in the spring of 2005. Mrs. Wike was a 1959 graduate of Keystone High School. After working for Clarion University Bakery part-time and having ownership of McKean Beverage, she retired to her pleasures of gardening and spending as much time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Wike attended weekly services with her family at St. Nicholas Church in Crates. Mrs. Wike is survived by a son, George Michael Wike and his wife, Marsha, of Waterford; four daughters, Tammy Summerville and her husband, Mike, of Cranesville, Sherry Wike of Labadie, Mont., Darlene Rupert and her husband, Rusty, of Pinellas Park, Fla. and Kimberly Vance and her husband, Kenny, of Pinellas Park, Fla.; three brothers, Charles Glosser of Argentina, Joseph Glosser of Emlenton and Donald Glosser of Annville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Elder. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St., Clarion. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with Father William Laska officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedarview Memorial Park near Strattanville. Online condolences may be sent to www.goblefh.net. Pamela Crusan memorial scheduled A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Living Hope Family Church, 318 13th Street, Franklin, for Pamela Crusan. Pamela, 44, of 9 Crestview Drive, Apt. 103, Franklin, died April 1 at UPMC Northwest. Linda DeWoody memorial slated A memorial service to celebrate the life of Linda Ferol DeWoody, formerly of Cooperstown, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hile-Best Funeral Home Inc. on Route 257 in Seneca. Ms. DeWoody, 68, died Feb. 1, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. DeWoody's grandson, Pastor Jeremiah Barker, will officiate at the service. Interment will follow in Lamey Cemetery, Oakland Township, Venango County. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hilebest.com.