The Derrick, March 21, 2009: Dorris E. Eckel, Lamberton Street, Rocky Grove Levi S. Mohney, New Bethlehem Anna Kathryn Oaks, formerly of Corsica David S. O'Donnell, Parker Daryl F. Raybuck, Knox Barbara M. Schweitzer, Shippenville Getting it Right - Veronia Noni Huefner Dorris Elaine "Dottie" Eckel, 86, of Lamberton Street, Rocky Grove, left this life to be with her Lord at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at UPMC Northwest. Born March 6, 1923, in Bradford, she was a daughter of Earl W. and Lillian Mae Minium McCool. She attended Cranberry and Franklin high schools and met her future husband, Leo Thomas Eckel, while a student at Franklin High School. When Mr. Eckel was called to military service, he proposed to her and they were married June 1, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., where he was stationed with the Army Air Corps at North American Aviation. The young couple was later stationed at Hamilton Air Base in Fresno, Calif., and Fort Lawton, Wash. It was while her husband was serving in the Aleutian Islands that Mrs. Eckel worked at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Wash., doing electrical wiring on the B-17 and B-29 bombers. After her husband's return from the Aleutians, the couple moved to Dover Army Air Base at Dover, Del., and later to Andrews Air Base near Washington, D.C. After Mr. Eckel's discharge, the couple returned home to Franklin. Mrs. Eckel worked at Joy, Polk State School and Hospital, CPT and retired as credit manager of Conair Inc. Her goal was always to better herself through education no matter where she was living. While at Boeing Aircraft, she worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week and still found time to attend classes at the local business college. Her love of learning continued throughout her life. She was an active member, as her health permitted, of St. Patrick Church in Franklin, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Franklin Woman's Club, the Venango County Homemakers Club and the Venango County Historical Society. Mrs. Eckel was an avid crafter and enjoyed creating handmade gifts for her family and friends. She was most proud of the accomplishments of her family and relished family gatherings to celebrate holidays, birthdays and other occasions. Surviving are her husband, Leo, also known as "Beaver" or "Tom." The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last summer and a tree was planted in Franklin's West Park by their family in their honor. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Thomas Dennison Eckel and his wife Doris, and John Dana Eckel and his wife Mary, all of Franklin; five grandchildren, Dana Marie Thomas and her husband Kevin of Allison Park, Melissa Kojancie and her husband Steve of Erie, Timothy Thomas Eckel and his wife Lauren of Nampa, Idaho, Emily Elizabeth Grazulis and her husband Joe of New Eagle and Petty Officer Andrew John Eckel (USCG) of Franklin; four great-grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Emily Anne Thomas, Ava Mae Kojancie and William John Grazulis; a sister, Lucille McKittrick of Dunedin, Fla.; a half-sister, Rev. Patricia Dailey of Boston, Mass.; and three half-brothers, Edward McCool, Ronald McCool and Larry McCool, all of Bradford. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were four sisters, Helen Clark, Ruth Harvey, Mary Elizabeth Strait and Viola Jenks; a half-sister, Betty Nufer; and a half-brother, Sgt. Leroy McCool. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin. A Christian wake service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church. Msgr. John J. Herbien will serve as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to the St. Patrick Building Fund or St. Patrick School. Condolences may be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com. Levi Shawn Mohney, 24, of New Bethlehem, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. The Rupert Funeral Home of New Bethlehem is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to Levi's family at wwww.rupertfuneralhomes.com. A complete obituary will appear Monday in The Derrick. Anna Kathryn Oaks, 96, formerly of Corsica, died Friday morning, March 20, 2009, at Brookside Assisted Living. The McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville, is in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. David S. O'Donnell, 42, of Parker, husband of Karla McCall O'Donnell, passed away suddenly late Thursday morning, March 19, 2009, of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident on Route 422 in Armstrong County, near Kittanning. Daryl Frederick Raybuck, 68, of Knox, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 19, 2009, at his residence. His loving wife of nearly 50 years and their beloved dog, Uba, were at his side. Born July 25, 1940, in Elk City, he was the son of the late Lloyd N. and Ruth H. Allaman Raybuck. Daryl graduated from Keystone High School in 1959. He had been a journeyed maintenance mechanic for Glass Containers in Knox. During most of his career, he traveled throughout the United States performing tank repairs. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Knox, the Clarion County Rod and Gun Club and Wentlings Corners Community Club. Daryl was a devoted and loving father, husband and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family, who so dearly loved him. He was an avid outdoorsman, participating in hunting, fishing, canoeing, biking and walking. He was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Daryl was very competitive and loved to play cards and games with family and friends. His nightly "Jeopardy" viewings often left others in awe of his knowledge. He enjoyed traveling and sightseeing and had grown particularly fond of his visits to the ocean.. He was married Oct. 2, 1959, to the former Emma Jayne Beichner, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Daryl A. (Tony) Raybuck and his wife, Ho llie, on Ninevah; and two daughters, Darla L. McConnell and her husband, Dan, of Corsica, and Dori S. Raybuck and her husband, Eric Gulnac, of Freedom. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Kayla and Tasha Cochran, both of Corsica, Senior Airman Shane Raybuck of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Dirk Raybuck of Knox. The oldest of seven children, Daryl is also survived by three brothers, Ken Raybuck of Palm Springs, Calif., Terry Raybuck and his wife, Candi, of Knox, and Kim Raybuck and his wife, Glenda, of Knox; and three sisters and their husbands, Bonnie and Jerry Easter of Shelbyville, Ind., Peggy and David Anderson of Meadville and Dottie and William Styres of Florida. He is also survived by numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Colby Cochran. Friends will be received from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and from noon to 2 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, 504 E. Penn St., Knox. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Karen Parsh, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox, and the Rev. Tony Fields, pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Twin Church Road, Knox, co-officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Clarion County Youth Field Days, P.O. Box 306, Knox, 16232. Barbara Margrit Schweitzer, 16, of Highland Drive, Shippenville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009, at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a bout with cancer. Barbara was strong, happy, and courageous throughout her year-and-a-half battle with cancer and was very inspirational to others. Born Dec. 16, 1992, in Chillan, Chile, she was the daughter of Christian and Paula Schweitzer of Shippenville. Barbara was a sophomore at Clarion Area High School. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. Barbara was an avid reader, enjoyed painting, listening to music, and spending time with her friends. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Sebastian, Nicolas, and Daniel, all of Shippenville; and grandparents, Augusto and Maria Eugenia Schweitzer, and Orlando and Angelica Seguel, all of Chile. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, with Monsignor Jan Olowin, pastor of St. Michael Church in Emlenton, and the Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion, presiding. Further services will be held in Chile. Interment will be held at the Municipal Cemetery in Chillan, Chile. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com. Getting it Right - Veronia Noni Huefner Veronia "Noni" Huefner: Mass of Christian Burial for Veronica "Noni" Huefner will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers presiding. Entombment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum.