The Derrick, April 22, 2009: Mildred "Ruth" Culbertson, 18 Mechanic St., Rouseville, and Golden Living Center, Oil City Karen S. Gariepy, Oil City Genevieve Baker Lynch, formerly of Oil City Cleda Virginia McConaughy, 400 Broad St., Apt. 308, New Bethlehem Marion J. Meade, 9156 Route 322, Cranberry William J. Wiggins, 1094 Beatty Run Road, Utica Gertrude Ann "Trudy" Bauer Willis, Knox Mildred "Ruth" Culbertson, 87, of 18 Mechanic St., Rouseville, and the Golden Living Center of Oil City, died at 10:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born May 4, 1921, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Guy and Elma Goodman Cochran, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Oil City High School. She was married on May 15, 1942, to Kenneth Culbertson, who preceded her in death. In her younger years, she worked at the F.W. Woolworth store in Oil City. Mrs. Culbertson was a member of the Rouseville United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rouseville Volunteer Department and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed word find puzzles and crafts, for which she was noted, and her bird, Happy. Surviving are one son, Richard Culbertson of Oil City; one granddaughter, Cathy Long Bechtel, whom Ruth raised; one brother, Jack L. Cochran and friend, SueAnn McKenzie, of Cherrytree; and one sister-in-law, Betty Cochran of Oil City. Also surviving are three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Guy Cochran, one daughter, Rose Marie Long; and one great grandson. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today t the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Friggle, a retired United Methodist minister, officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rouseville Volunteer Fire Department or to the Rouseville United Methodist Church. Karen S. Gariepy, 57, of Oil City died at 8:52 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, in the Oil City Presbyterian Home, where she had been a resident since July 1, 2007. She suffered for many years with multiple sclerosis. Born Feb. 11, 1952, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Ruby Black Horn and the stepdaughter of Dennis Horn, who survive. She graduated in 1970 from Oil City High School and had been employed at Polk Center and later in several of the grocery stores in the area. Karen enjoyed living in the country and walking through the woods with her dog, Muffin. She also liked to crochet clothes for Barbie dolls and enjoyed fishing. In addition to her mother and stepfather, she is survived by one daughter, Jackie Baughman; one grandson, Michael Helmbold; and one granddaughter, Brittany Baughman, all of Titusville; two brothers, Jay Feely and his wife, Anne, of Seneca and Mark Feely and his wife, Michele, of Townville; three sisters, Mary Glass and her husband, Mike, of Jensen Beach, Fla., Angel Winger and her husband, Greg, of Franklin and Connie Moore of Knox. She is also survived by two stepsisters, Joyce Beach of Rockland and Julie Breck of Weatherly; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and her father, Clyde L. Feely Jr. of Titusville It was Karen's wish to be cremated. Their will be no viewing or visitation, and a private memorial services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Reinsel Funeral Home of Oil City is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.reinselfuneralhome.com Genevieve Baker Lynch, 88, formerly of Oil City, died Monday, April 20, 2009. She is survived by two siblings, Johnny Baker and Pauline Benton, both of Oil City. Cleda Virginia McConaughy, 80, of 400 Broad St., Apt. 308, New Bethlehem, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born Sept. 5, 1928, in Churchville, Va., she was the daughter of Albert Eckard and Katherine Waybright Eckard. She was married to Eugene B. McConaughy, who preceded her in death Oct. 9, 2008. Mrs. McConaughy was employed as a housekeeper at the Days Inn in Brookville, retiring in 1988. She was a member of Oakland Church of God in Distant. Mrs. McConaughy is survived by five children, Melvin Lufsey and his wife, Jodi, of New Bethlehem, Larry Lufsey and his wife, Kim, of Phoenix, Ariz., Randy Evans and his wife, Amy, of New Bethlehem, Cleda Hargis and her husband, Milt, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Gloria Minich and her husband, Randy, of Mayport; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Martha Eckard of Scranton; and four brothers, John Eckard and his wife, Janet, of Sharon, Ralph Eckard of Tennessee, Roy Eckard of Clarion and Elbert Eckard of Sharon. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McConaughy was preceded in death by a son, Albert Lufsey; and a brother, Bob Eckard. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jimmy Swogger, pastor of the Oakland Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Distant. Marion J. Meade, 85, of 9156 Rt. 322, Cranberry, where she had lived her entire life, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Born Dec. 19, 1923, in Van, she was the daughter of Bert C. and Olive McKissick Perry. Mrs. Meade was a graduate of Rockland High School. She was married March 5, 1943, to Harold L. Meade, who preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2003. She retired from Venango Newspapers in 1989. Mrs. Meade and her husband helped many young people in the Twin City Imperial Drum and Bugle Corps as equipment managers. She liked parades, traveling to Erie with her husband in their motor home, breakfasts at McDonald's, walking in the mall and trips to Atlantic City. She also enjoyed canning pickles, cherries and peaches and making ground pine wreaths. Mrs. Meade was a lifelong member of Nickleville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three sons, Duane Meade and his wife, Sandy, of Seneca, Terry Meade of Van and Larry Meade and his wife, Diane, of Seneca ; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Meade of Cranberry; three grandchildren, Beth Smerkar and her husband, Jason, Betsy Warner and her husband, John, and Chad Meade; and three great-grandchildren, Rachel and Adam Smerkar and Jackson Warner. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Meade, and two sisters, Beulah Schoonover and Esther Clark. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Sue Montgomery and the Rev. Darryl Knapp officiating. Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rockland Volunteer Fire Department or to the VNA Foundation. William J. Wiggins, 61, of 1094 Beatty Run Road, Utica, died peacefully at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, in The Caring Place, Franklin, following an extended illness. Born March 26, 1948, in the Lynnwood neighborhood of East Los Angeles, Calif., he was a beloved son of William James Wiggins and Louise Meyer. He attended the East Los Angeles area schools and graduated from high school. Following graduation, Mr. Wiggins proudly served his country in the U.S. armed forces. Mr. Wiggins was self-employed throughout his life as an experienced auto body specialist and was an exceptionally gifted auto and motorcycle mechanic. He was a proud member of the Florida chapter of the Warlocks Motorcycle Club. In his later years, he tried to stress a positive and peaceful influence of brotherhood upon the younger generation of members. As his health permitted, he enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and hunting and fishing. He was a great lover of the outdoors, most especially nature's wildlife and the companionship of his dogs. He cherished times spent with his family and close friends. Mr. Wiggins attended Utica Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his children, William J. Wiggins Jr. and his wife, Diana, of Franklin, Michael Wiggins of Utica, Kevin Wiggins of Franklin and Wendy Wiggins of Rocky Grove; a stepdaughter, Jessica Bodien of Utica; and 10 grandchildren, Jessika, Michela, Ashley, Taylor, Malissa, Arianna, Dakota, Gage, McKenzie and Mersadie. Also surviving are his mother, Louise Meyer of Palm Springs, Calif., a half-sister, Lori Bernabe of Long Beach, Calif.; his motorcycle brothers, Bob Robles and Charlie Sheffer; and other cousins and extended family members in California. Preceding him in death in addition to his father were a stepson, Michael Bodien; a twin infant brother, Jack; a sister, Jill; an aunt, Tootsie; and two uncles, Stanley and Clarence. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in celebration of Mr. Wiggins' life at noon Saturday in Utica Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Jennifer Haddox will officiate. Interment will be private. The family has requested that memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home to help defray his funeral expenses. The Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. Gertrude Ann "Trudy" Bauer Willis, of Knox, formerly of Lucinda and Lake City, Fla., died early Tuesday morning, April 21, 2009, in her home, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born Sept. 22, 1949, in Covington, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Cyril J. Bauer Sr. and Billie Jean Cason Bauer. Ms. Willis was a graduate of North Clarion High School, the U. S. Army Stenographer School and First Coastal Technical Institute for Practical Nursing. She had been employed by Oil City Presbyterian Homes as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at the time of her illness. Ms. Willis was a member of the U. S. Army during the Vietnam era. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to yard sales, crocheting, the Internet, refinishing furniture and gardening. Ms. Willis is survived by a son, Ivy L. Willis IV and his wife Kelly; a grandson, Wyatt Beau Willis all of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Louis "Tony" Bauer of Shippenville and James A. Bauer and his wife, Colleen, of Lucinda; two sisters, Roberta J. Mays and her husband, Dan, and Teresa J. Bauer-Eland and her husband, Randy, all of Lucinda; and a sister-in-law, Deborah Bauer of Leeper. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Ms. Willis was preceded in death by a brother, Cyril J. "Butch" Bauer Jr.; a sister-in-law, Karen S. Bauer; two nephews, Adam C. Bauer and J.C. Bauer; and a niece, Cathleen Bauer. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Borland Funeral Home Inc. in Leeper. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Church in Crown with the Rev. Gregory Passauer, pastor, as celebrant. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, American Cancer Society or Clarion United Way.