Betty “Jane” Stephens, 72, of Oil City, died on September 17, 2013.

Reinsel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Joseph F. Fedorek, 86, long time businessowner in Oil City died Wednesday Sept. 18, 2013 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City after a period of declining health.

Born Jan. 25, 1927 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Michael & Aniela Marki Fedorek

Joe attended Assumption and Oil City Schools.
He had attended the Assumption B.V.M. Church.
He was the owner/operator of Kohl & Tucker Furniture Store on Oil City’s Southside for many years.
Joe enjoyed going to estate sales and antiquing.

He is survived by one brother Stanley Fedorek of Cambridge Springs and by many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Anthony, John, Bert, James “Jake” and Frank Fedorek and by two sisters, Josephine Beightol and Catherine Schiffer

At Joe’s request, their will be no viewing or visitation.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Assumption B.V.M. Church or to Ascera Care Hospice 1600 Peninsula Dr. Suite 14 Erie, PA. 16505

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

Ethel M. Kolodick, 90, died with her family at her side, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville.

She was born September 22, 1922, in Horatio, PA, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Hardick) Gresock.

On February 11, 1942, in Punxsutawney, she married the late Joseph Kolodick.

She was a member of the Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Punxsutawney.

Mrs. Kolodick was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the Rosary Society.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cook.

Surviving relatives include four sons; Joseph P. Kolodick and wife Merry of Brookville, Richard Kolodick and wife Eileen of Smicksburg, John S. Kolodick and wife Frances of West Chicago, IL, and Nicholas G. Kolodick and wife Margaret of Oil City; Ten Grandchildren; Twelve Great Grandchildren; four brothers, John Gresock and wife Marge of Grove City, Nicholas Gresock and wife Barbara of Punxsutawney, Sam Gresock of Punxsutawney, and Stephen Greshock of Flint, MI; and a sister Olga Gresock or Brookville.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Sitko, Sally Fleckenstein, Anna Mary Gresock, and Thecla Gresock; and a brother Gabriel Gresock.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney. A Parastas service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013.

A funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church with Father Simeon Sibenik officiating.

Interment will be in Horatio Cemetery in Horatio.

Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mrs. Kolodick, to Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church.

Margaret J. Frishkorn, 73, of Clintonville passed away at home on September 17, 2013.

Born January 4, 1940 in Carnegie PA she was the daughter of Henry T. Powell and Pearl E. Deal Powell. She received her education from the New Hope School. Margaret was a devoted housewife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Margaret was the center of her family. Her family was the most important thing in her life, she loved all her grandchildren so much. She was a wonderful pie maker and was famous for her other baking. Although Margaret was confined to a wheelchair she never let that be a reason to not work hard and reach her goals. She was always busy doing things for others and helping in whatever way she could. Even though she was unable to attend church she was a devote Christian who made time to read her bible and watch Sunday services on the television. She had a strong relationship with God. Everyone in Clintonville will miss seeing her going threw town with her wheelchair and great grand daughter Raquel Renee on her grandmas lap going to get the mail.

Survived by her children: Pearl Harrison of Beaver Falls, Michael W. Frishkorn and his wife Paula of Seneca, Paul L. Frischkorn of Cranberry, Margaret “Peg” Carter and her husband Scott of Clintonville, Matthew S. Frishkorn and his companion Bee of Harrisville and Shia Shane Frishkorn and his wife Tracy of Harrisville. Her grandhchildren: Matthew Harrison, Michael Frishkorn, Andrew Frishkorn and his companion Heidi, Laura Stelen and her husband Scott, Mark Hawke and his wife Leeann, Andrew Hawke and his companion Kali, Charles Carter and his wife Amy, Barry Yount II and his companion Carrie, Phillip Carter and his companion Sylvia, Rachael Knight, Samuel Carter, Katie Carter and companion John, Sarah Carter, Scott Carter II, Sarah Frishkorn and companion Kurt, Paul Frishkorn III, Jessica Friskhorn, Shia Shane Friskhorn II, Kyle Frishkorn, Hailey Frishkorn. 28 Great grand children.

Proceeded in death by her parents ,husband Paul L. Friskhorn, 4 children Paul L. Frishkorn II, Dorothy Jane, Luke John and Roseanna Friskhorn. And a grandson Taylor R. Knight and a very special friend Brooke Sandford. and a daughter in law Brenda Frishcorn.

Family will receive friends at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville Friday September 20, 2013 from 11 am till noon, funeral service will take place at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Hughes officiating from the New Covenant Charge in Calensburg. Interment will take place at New Hope Cemetery. Friends can email condolences to www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net

Leora Audine Koziara, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 16, 2013 at Florida Hospital in Orlando, FL after a period of declining health.

Leora was born August 19, 1935 in Oil City, PA to the late Charles Jackson and Maude Elizabeth Greene Fry.

Leora was married to the late George Albert Koziara on August 14, 1954. Leora and George were quite the dance couple. They also enjoyed getting together with other couples to play cards on Saturday nights. She was also in the church choir in Oil City and periodically performed a solo. She was also preceded in death by her brother Charles Fry, and her sister Gladys (Fry) Kulling. She raised five sons to be loving, hardworking men.

As a young woman, Leora worked for Prudential Bache in PA. After raising her family, Leora also worked in several different jobs including McDonald’s in PA, as a sales associate in Sears in both PA and in Orlando and as a teacher’s aide and a substitute teacher for the Orange County Public Schools in Orlando.

Leora was a resident of Orlando for the past 25 years. She was an avid sports fan, and her favorite team was none other than the Pittsburgh Steelers, of course. Tony Stewart was her favorite NASCAR driver. Leora’s warmth spilled over to everyone around her, with many of her boys’ friends and coworkers often calling her ‘Mom’. Reading, shopping, camping and going to restaurants were some of her favorite things to do. Leora was always ready to play a board game, in particular Parcheesi as well as watching game shows, especially Jeopardy and the Wheel of Fortune. She had a great sense of humor and laughed often. Plainly said, she was FUN!

Leora loved and cherished her family. Her boys and their children, and children’s children, were the loves of her life. She especially enjoyed cheering at her children and grandchildren’s events. Leora attended the Aloma Church in Winter Park, FL.

She is survived by her five sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Barbara of Orlando, FL, Steve and Beth of Clayton, NC, Greg and Rita of El Segundo, CA, George and Venus of Newberry, FL and Matt of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Brittany Koziara, Zachary Koziara, Michael Koziara, Brandy Koziara, Cory Koziara Dustin Koziara, Ashley Spivey (Matt), Alison Wilson (Chris), Cassi Davis (Harley); and great grandchildren, Kylie, Ashton, Carter, Kennedy, Jadon, Landen and Annabel.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 PM Sunday at the Morrison Funeral.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM Monday at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to The American Diabetes Association.

Please visit the Tribute Wall at www.morrisonhome.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.

Grace Elizabeth Kerr, infant daughter of Scott and Gloria Kerr of Meadville, died Wednesday morning, September 18, 2013, at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Grace was born August 20, 2013 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Scott and Gloria Knight Kerr.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Dennis Kerr, Mathew Kerr, Cody Kerr and Quinn Kerr; her maternal grandfather, Ron Knight; her Paternal grandparents, Ron and Ruth Kerr; her paternal great grandmother, Marilyn Huffman; one niece, Ava Kerr; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Family and friends will be received from 10 to 11 am Saturday in the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petroleum St, Oil City.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 am Saturday with the Rev. Pete Knight, officiating.

Interment will be in Venus Cemetery.

Please visit the Tribute Wall at www.morrisonhome.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.

William C. “Bill” Vernam, 89, of Jackson Twp., Mercer County, died on September 18, 2013.

Scott A. Black Funeral Home in Stoneboro is handling arrangements.

A complete obituary is not available at this time.

Karen Huff Collins, 66, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Somerset, and Oil City, passed on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, after a long illness.

Born Nov. 23, 1946 at Oil City. She was a loving wife to Thomas Collins and devoted mother of Stanley (Karen) Collins of Pueblo, Colo.; Stephen (Kellye) Sproull of New Kensington, Shawn Collins of Pueblo, Heather (Dennis) Stamoure of Syracuse, N.Y., Michael (Elizabeth) Sproull of Somerset, and Holly Collins of Long Island, N.Y.; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of five. Sister of Marge Daley of Erie. Predeceased by her parents, Audley and Ruth Huff of Oil City.

A memorial service will be held at the Oakland United Methodist Church in Oil City on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Following the memorial, she will be laid to rest at Lamey Cemetery in Oil City. Always an animal lover, she is now at rest in the Kingdom of Heaven along with her many dogs. Her children always teased her, telling her she treated those dogs better than her kids.

Karen will always be loved and missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are sent to the American Heart Association.

Virginia Irene Lucas, 90, of Clarion, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Hilltop House Assisted Living in Winchester, Virginia.

Virginia was born May 19, 1923, in New Bethlehem , Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Porter Township Consolidated Schools as Valedictorian in 1941.  She married Philip J. Lucas on December 25 that same year.  Philip predeceased her in March, 2011, having celebrated 69 years together.

A Clarion resident for 70 years, Virginia and Philip attended Liberty Street Church of God, serving in many leadership capacities over the years.  Virginia also worked at Riverside Market Deli Department for several years before retirement. They both were also long time members of Clarion Community Choir.

She is survived by two children:  Philip (Linda) Lucas, Stephenson, VA, and Allen (Jan) Lucas, Fishers, IN; three granddaughters:  Marcy (Arlan) Stehney, Leesburg, VA, Jennifer (Brendon) Harbron, Fishers, IN, and Janelle (Paul) Daniels,  Noblesville, IN; and seven great grandchildren:  Zachary, Jacob, and Kaitlyn Harbron, Lucas, Nathan, and Emily Daniels, and Ari Stehney; and two sisters, Mary Barnett and Blodwin Krick.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, James K and Alma Florence Hamilton, and her brother, James (Junior) Hamilton.

Visitation will be on Sat. from 7-9 PM and also on Sunday from 1:00 PM till time of services at 2:00 PM at the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion, PA with Pastor Bruce Wilson  of the Liberty Street Church of God and Rev. Roger Allen officiating.

Virginia will be laid to rest beside her husband, Philip, in Clarion Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Street Church of God Building Fund, Clarion, PA

Nancy Lee Greenawalt, 74, of Shippenville, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born February 2, 1939 in Clarion; she was the daughter of Norman and Ruth Kiser Watson.

She was married on September 29, 1956 to James H. Greenawalt, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2008.

Mrs. Greenawalt was a homemaker.

She was of the Methodist faith.

Mrs. Greenawalt enjoyed life – showing and raising her German Shepherds, especially Sydney, watching the different types of birds come in to the feeder, antique dealing, and was an avid Steelers fan. But she most especially loved and cherished her children and grandchildren. She always gave so much of herself, not wanting anything in return. She will be missed greatly. She leaves a huge void in the hearts of her family that nothing and no one can or will ever fill.

Surviving are four children, Marsha Gadley of Oil City, Mike Greenawalt of Shippenville, Gary Greenawalt and his wife, Tammi, of Shippenville, and Lori Weaver Kundick and her husband, Mike, of Frogtown; five grandchildren, Amy Snyder and her husband, Luke, of Corsica, Kristi Powell and her husband, Rob, of Rouseville, Jennifer Clute and her husband, Steve, of Wilkes-Barre, Michael Kundick and his wife, Tammy, of New Bethlehem, and Tiffany Bruce of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and six great grandchildren, James Snyder, Anna Clute, Logan Powell, Megan Powell, Morgan Powell, and Zachary LaBorde.

Also surviving are two brothers, Jack Watson of Texas, and Charles Watson of Orlando, FL; and good friend Annie Fintak of New York.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son-in-law, Rick Weaver.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Funeral services will be private for the family.

Interment will be held in the Shippenville Cemetery.

Memorials and donations can be made the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.

Stephen Joseph Balot, 64, of 131 E. Bissell Ave. Oil City, PA. died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Sept. 18, 2013, at his home.

Born Nov. 23, 1948, in Oil City, he was the son of the late Stanley & Ruth Olon Balot.

Stephen was a graduate of Venango Christian High School.

He then served in the United States Navy entering on Oct. 4, 1966, and being honorably discharged on Oct 17, 1969.

He had worked many years at the former Franklin Steel, retiring due to poor health.

His passion was fishing and he enjoyed spending time on the water with his fishing buddies Mike Lawson of Franklin and Bill Say of Oil City.

He is survived by his sister, Jackie of Oil City and his brother, Edward of Oil City; a step-son Scott Puleo, of Oil City; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Balot of Oil City; a good friend John Brick; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Dave Balot, Larry Balot, and Ted Balot.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences to the family may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

John J. Page II, 32, of 509 N. Second St., Titusville, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, following a lengthy illness.

John was born on Dec. 16, 1980, in Pittsburgh, a son of Jane Hamilton Page Johnson and the late John J. Page.

John had worked as a telemarketer in the local area for a number of years.

He enjoyed listening to music, reading, playing video games, spending time at the ocean and watching the UFC fights.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Jane and Dusty Johnson, of Titusville; a sister, Martha J. Page, of Titusville; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Hamilton, of Titusville; a nephew, Carl Elder; and a niece, Sophia Elder; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Friends may attend a memorial service on Saturday, at 1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Walnut St., Titusville, with the Rev. Ron Hipwell, pastor, officiating.

The family asks that memorials be made to Benson Memorial Library, 213 N. Franklin St., Titusville, Pa., 16354, or to any local “no-kill” animal shelter.

The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, is in charge of arrangements. If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.

Frank D. Watson, age 77, of Wampum and a summer resident of Wolf’s Camping Resort in Knox, died Monday morning, November 18, 2013 at UPMC Cranberry.

Born July 7, 1936 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late James B. and I. Elva Skinner Watson.

Frank was a graduate of the Titusville High School.

He retired from Mt. Lebanon School District where he was a project manager and had previously worked for Westinghouse. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, the former Linda L. Morton, who he married on May 24, 1957 and two sons: Clifford Watson and his wife, Shari, of Wampum and Frank Watson, Jr. and his wife, Holly, of Costa Mesa, California; five grandchildren: Loren Darby and her husband, Donald Darby III; Alayna Watson, Justin Watson, Travis Watson and his wife, Kelly and Monica Watson.

Also surviving is a great grandson, Donald Darby IV and a brother, James Watson and his wife, Margaret, of Titusville.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Drake.

A memorial service will be held for family and friends at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the St. Mark’s United Church of Christ, 131 Monroe Church Road, Knox. The Reverend Nancy Dunmire, pastor at St. Mark’s, will officiate over the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in the name of Frank D. Watson to St. Mark’s UCC of Monroe, 131 Monroe Church Road, Knox, PA 16232.

Online condolences may be sent to Frank’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox.

Virginia “Ginny” McCall, 83, of Clarion, was called home to Heaven on Monday, November 18, 2013.

Born June 18, 1930 in Limestone Twp.; she was the daughter of Amos and Golda Bigley Reynolds.

Ginny was married on April 30, 1951 to R. Dean McCall, who preceded her in death on January 28, 2007.

She was a beloved mother, devoted grandmother, enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, and loved feeding and watching her birds.

Ginny was a lifetime member of the New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church in Clarion.

She was also a member of the American Cancer Society, Presbyterian Women’s Association, and New Rehoboth Quilters.  She traveled abroad doing volunteer missionary work in Haiti and visited missions in Kenya, East Africa, and the Dominican Republic.

Surviving are her stepmother, Ethel Reynolds of Brookville; five children, Christina McCall of Brookville, Terry McCall and his wife, Amy, of Strasburg, Karen Lord and her husband, Skip, of Hubbard, OH, John McCall and his wife, Jennifer, of Clarion, and Mary Beth Stewart and her husband, Brad, of Brockway.

Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, Matthew McCall, Margret McCall, Michael McCall, Luke Lord, Zack Lord, Christina Lord, Katelyn McCall, Megan Lovelace, Alicia Kanouff, Olivia Stavinoha, Jessica Webster, and Robert Stewart; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Doris Williams of Clarion and a step-sister, Pat Berlin of Brookville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Mark McCall; and five siblings, Mary Crick, Irene Stewart, Evelyn McEntire, Eleanor Clark, and Donald Reynolds.

Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church, Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013, at the New Rehoboth Greenville Presbyterian Church, Clarion, with Rev. James Dietrich, pastor, officiating.

Interment will be held in the New Rehoboth Church Cemetery.

Memorials and donations can be made to the New Rehoboth Quilters or the New Rehoboth Cemetery Association.

Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.

Terry James Nye, 54, of Utica, died on November 19, 2013.

Scott A. Black Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

John “Jack” Heffner, 66, of Shippenville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at his home. Born October 31, 1947 in Oil City; he was the son of Harold and Mary Guth Heffner.
A veteran, Jack served in the Navy. He was married on May 22, 1970 to the former Judy Rehrer, and she survives. Jack formerly worked at the Owens Illinois Glass Plant and Clarion Electric. He was of the Catholic faith. Jack enjoyed working around the house and doing yard work. He loved his dog, Rylee.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael Heffner and his wife, Jodie, of Shippenville; and a daughter, Jaimee Heffner and her partner, Marisa Osorio, of Seattle, Washington.
Also surviving are two sisters, Joyce Agnew and her husband, Richard, of South Carolina, and Debbie Kaltenbach of Crown; and a special granddaughter, Brittany Rossey of Shippenville. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013, in the funeral home with Rev. Monty Sayers, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, presiding.

Memorials and donations can be made to Charitable Deeds, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox PA 16232; or to the Tri-County Animal Rescue Center, 9562 Route 322, Shippenville PA 16254.

Della B. Kiser, 98, of Newark, Ohio, formerly of Winters Rd. Brookville, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Sterling House Asst. Living in Newark, Ohio.

Born in Roseville, Pa., on March 30, 1915, she was the daughter of A. Leason Cowan and Bertha E. Stahlman Cowan.

On August 7, 1937, she married Albert S. Kiser in Corsica, Pa. Albert died on March 19, 1991.

Della worked as a caregiver for Polk State School in Polk, Pa.

She was a member of the Roseville Independent Chapel in Roseville, Pa. and a former member of the Presbyterian Church in West Middlesex, Pa. for 30 years. She was a lifetime Grange member. She was a volunteer in nursing homes since 1992 and a member of the Roseville Missionary Society.

She is survived by a daughter, Kay E. Kiser Cox of Newark, Ohio; two sons, Gary L. Kiser of Newark, Delaware, and Keith E. Kiser of Deer Park, TX; four grandchildren, Paula M. Bowden of Newark, OH; Brenda S. Milie of Lafayette, Ind.; Sandra L. West of Marlborough, Mass.; and Kurt L. Kiser of Bolton, CT; ten great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She is also survived by a brother, Elmer L. Cowan of Murrells Inlet, SC, and a sister, Nellie E. Beer of DuBois, Pa.

In addition to her parents and husband, he was preceded in death by a twin sister, Mae Burns; two other sisters, B. Blanche Pitzer, and Lucille Carrier; six brothers, John, Paul, Edgar, Wayne, Harry, and Mervin Cowan.

Visitation hours are on Saturday, November 23, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at McKinney Funeral Home, with The Rev. James Fillhart officiating.

Interment will be at Roseville Bethel Cemetery, Union Twp., Jefferson Co., Pa.

Memorials can be made to Roseville Independent Chapel, 3381 Rt. 322 Brookville, PA 15825.

Theresa A. Harry, age 57, of Franklin, PA passed away at UPMC-Northwest Hospital, Seneca, PA on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, with her family by her side.

She was born July 3, 1956 in Bradford, PA the daughter of the late Clinton and Emma (Work) Hazlett.

She married Dale Harry on June 17, 1972. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2013.

She was affiliated with the Evangelistic Tabernacle Inc. Church, Cooperstown, PA. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary at the American Legion Post 476, Franklin, PA. She enjoyed her time she spent serving as an election clerk at the Sugar Creek Borough polling place.

She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Beers and her husband, Stephen Beers Jr. of Franklin, PA, and Trish Worst and her husband, Chad Worst of Cherry Tree, PA; nine grandchildren, Brittany Beers, Cassie Beers, Megan Beers, Stephen Beers, Scott Beers, Jonathan Shaffer Jr., Chelsie Shaffer, Cierra Worst, Cole Worst; a sister, Emma Lash and her husband, Tim of Farrell, PA, four brothers; her twin, Tom Hazlett of Franklin, PA, Jim Hazlett and his wife, Teresa of Wasilla, Alaska, Clinton Hazlett Jr and his wife, Lois of Titusville, PA and Lee Hazlett of Oil City, PA; a brother-in-law, Gerald Harry and his wife, Judy of Daytona Beach, Florida; nieces and nephews, Marsha King, Melissa Boreman, Brandy Myers, Brian Bailey, Dennis Hazlett, Jamie Hazlett, Shawn Hazlett, Cheyenne Hazlett, Ashton Burrows, Abagail Burrows, Scott Hazlett and his wife, Carol and Greg Hazlett.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Emma (Work) Hazlett and her husband Dale E. Harry.

Family and friends may call on Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335, and are invited to the funeral service on Monday at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Fultz, of the Evangelistic Tabernacle, officiating. Burial will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorials contributions can be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004

Please sign the guestbook at hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home & Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.

Vivian Corinne Newcomer, 84, of Vowinckel, formerly of Oil City, passed away Wednesday morning, November 20, 2013 at Brookville Hospital after an extended illness.

Born September 14, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Carl N. and Catherine Jenkins Zewe.  Vivian was married May 14, 1958 to Floyd R. (Dick) Newcomer at the Pleasant Unity Methodist Church in Pleasant Unity and he survives.

She was a beloved spouse and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and pets, camping at Cook Forest State Park and was an avid stuffed bear collector and interior home decorator.  She was a member of the Scottdale Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Trinity United Methodist Church of Indiana.

Vivian worked as a Messenger Clerk for Kaufman’s in Pittsburgh from 1947 – 1949.  From 1949 to 1955 she worked as a Critical Materials Recorder for U.S. Steel Duquesne Works.  From 1955 – 1966 she worked as a Group Leader for the Duplicating Department at the main U.S. Steel headquarters in Pittsburgh.  From 1984 to 2003, she and her husband, Floyd, owned and operated the Giant Eagle Supermarket of Oil City.

In addition to her husband, Floyd, of Vowinckel, she is survived by two sons: Bryan of Vowinckel and Bradley and his wife, Karen, of Birmingham, Alabama and a granddaughter, Leanne of Birmingham, Alabama.

Also surviving are a sister, Beverly Deaton and her husband, Daniel of Sieverville, Tennessee and nine nieces and a nephew.

A graveside memorial service will be held for family and friends at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, at the Westmoreland County Memorial Park in West Hempfield. Rev. Olivia Graham from the First United Methodist Church of Greensburg will officiate.

The family suggests donations can be made to the Guardians of Rescue, 24 East Main St., Suite 303, Smithtown, NY  11787 or online at www.guardiansofrescue.org.

The Borland Funeral Home, Inc. in Leeper is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at borlandfh.com.

Kathryn Elizabeth Lauffer, 94, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville.

She was born March 3, 1919 in Elk City on the farm where Sportsman Speedway is at the present time. She was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Hanst Whitehill. The family later moved to Shippenville where her father ran a flour mill just east of present day Wingard’s Farm Market. The family moved again a few years later when her father built a new home and a wood working shop at the east end of Shippenville.

Kathryn was educated in the Shippenville Schools and graduated from Shippenville High School in 1937. She graduated from Clarion State Teachers College in 1941 with a degree in education. She was hired by Shippenville School District to team-teach with Bernice Goble. They taught the 4th, 5th, & 6th grades in the elementary building that no longer stands. After 4 years she moved to Indiana, Pa and taught 4th grade there for one year before her marriage.

She married George F. Lauffer in June 1946. He was a business education teacher at Shippenville High School. When Keystone School District was formed and Shippenville High School was closed, Kathryn and George moved to Knox. George taught at the new high school and Kathryn taught 6th grade at the White Memorial building till her retirement in 1976. George passed away in February, 1975.

Kathryn was member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Shippenville from childhood till moving to Knox in 1955, when she became a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Knox where she served on church council, taught Sunday School and was president of the Church’s Women’s organization. When Emmanuel Lutheran closed, she again became a member of the Shippenville Lutheran Church which had since become Holy Trinity, and remained a member till her death.

She was a loyal supporter of many charities, both local and national. She was a very caring person. When her parents became elderly, she invited them into her home and cared for them till their passing. She later did the same for Aunt Kathryn Klinger, her mother’s sister. When her brother Paul became ill she moved him into her home and cared for him till his death.

Kathryn was an avid reader and enjoyed games that were thought provoking. Crossword puzzles and pencil art helped her pass the time in her later years. She took great interest in current events and kept up to date by watching CNN and Fox News.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother. She is survived by the following niece and nephews; Jack Lauffer and his wife Bea of Shippenville, Daryl Lauffer and his wife Sue of Shippenville, Dianne Heeter of Clarion, Vern Lauffer and his wife Jan of Kossuth, James Pfaff and his wife Kim of Shippenville and a sister-in-law, Maxine Lauffer, of Marble. A number of cousins and cousins’ children also survive.

Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.24, 2013 at the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home, 504 East Penn Ave., Knox, Pa. and from 10 to 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. Funeral service will be follow at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Gary Hilfiger officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion/Shippenville Cemetery.

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Memorial contributions may be made to Charitable Deeds & Services at 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, PA.