Janice Katheryn Davis, 60, of 219 Hoffman Ave. Oil City, PA. died unexpectedly Friday at her home.

Born Oct. 15, 1953 in Clarion, PA., she was the daughter of the late James & Mary Lou Moyer Ginkel. Janice was a graduate of Venango Christian High School.

She started her working career with Mellon Bank, later working for American Federal and she retired from Northwest Savings Bank where she was a senior teller.

Janice was married on Sept. 21, 1973 in St. Joseph’s Church to Robert J. Davis and he survives. She enjoyed babysitting her grandkids, sewing, reading and going fishing.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children Brad Davis & his wife Jennifer of Oil City Elizabeth Williams & her husband Ryan of Oil City 5 grandchildren Maddison, Bryce, Rachel, Rebekah, and Morgan Two brothers Stephen Ginkel of Oil City Michael Ginkel & his wife Amy of Oil City A brother-in-law Dan Davis & his wife Cathy of Oil City And several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and from 7-9 P.M. Monday in the Reinsel Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Funeral Home with Fr. Justin P. Pino, Presiding.

Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

Jane Finch Mills, 84, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, Dec.19, 2013, at St. Andrew’s Village, formerly of Saddlebrook Drive and Shearer Avenue.

A daughter of the late Fred Nellis and Edna Mang Finch, she was born April 10, 1929, in St. Johnsville, NY.

Mrs. Mills was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, where she was Salutatorian of her class. In 1950, Jane earned her master’s degree from the University of Rochester. While attending the university, she met her husband, John W. Mills. Jane taught high school English in Long Island, NY. During her husband’s first year of residency, Jane was asked to run a small daycare at the hospital in McKeesport, because there was a shortage of nurses due to the nurses staying home with their children. Years later, Jane stayed home to raise her children. She also worked with her husband at his medical office for a number of years before his retirement. She was a long standing member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, where she was a deacon and elder, and was very active in the Christian education department. Jane also sang alto in the choir until her health didn’t permit it. She was very involved in civic organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Planned Parenthood, and the Alice Paul House. Jane was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, served on the YMCA Board of Directors and was an Indiana Regional Medical Center volunteer for mail delivery, hospice, pantry and the auxiliary. She was gracious, generous, and kind – a true lady. Jane was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved all animals, especially cats. Any stray cats or dogs that found their way to her house became cherished pets. She opened her home to three foreign exchange students, Akiko from Japan, Alex from Brazil, and Nora from Equador. Jane always made her children’s friends feel welcome at her home – and mothered them all. Her life was characterized by a strong, quiet faith, love of family, and a servant’s heart.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. John W. Mills; four children: Elizabeth Mills, of San Diego, CA; Dr. John F. Mills and wife Bonnie, of Midlothian, VA; Susan Mills and husband Joseph Aurigemma, of Cumberland, MD; and Stephanie Mills and husband Dr. Todd Bush, of Franklin; nine grandchildren: Caitlin, Rachel and Megan Allcock; Ciara and Barrett Mills; Sean and Marisa Aurigemma; and Alexandra and Madeline Bush; a brother, Jim Finch and wife Jeannie, of GA; a brother-in-law, Edward Mills and wife Alma, of FL; a sister-in-law, Nancy Wienecke of OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Finch; a brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Wienecke; a sister-in-law, Joyce Mills; and a beloved aunt, Jessica “Deck” Johnson.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Robinson-Lytle, Inc., Indiana. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. David J. Hanna officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church, 695 School Street, Indiana, PA 15701, Indiana County Humane Society, 65 Haven Drive, Indiana, PA 15701 or the Alzheimer’s Associations, Greater PA Chapter, 100 West Station Square Drive, The Landmarks Building, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Andrew’s Village, especially Pastor Jerry, and Horizon Hospice for taking such good care of Jane.

Joy Elizabeth Fingado Boozer went home to be with Jesus on December 21 from the Clarion Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 7, 1955 in Oneonta, New York and daughter of Harvey E. and Evelyn A. (Owen) Fingado.

Joy, who spelled her name, J – Jesus first, O – others second, Y – yourself last, will be sorely missed by all. She blessed the likes of many with her gifts of cooking, helping, and hospitality. She cooked many years for Bible Colleges and church camps and was known for her yummy goodies and baked goods especially her homemade rolls. She attended the First Bible Holiness Church in Venus.

Joy is survived by her husband, Myron Boozer, Her mother, Evelyn Fingado of Fairmount City, two sisters, Ruthie Dugan of Mount Orab, Ohio and Diane Clapper and husband Larry of Worcester, New York, a brother, Harvey Fingado, Jr. of Maryland, New York, two children she adopted, Danielle and Tommy, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Fingado, Sr. and her grandparents.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 23, from 1:30 – 3:30 at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Sonja Shirley, Pastor Richard Owen, and Wesley Sanford officiating. Interment will be in the Salem Cemetery in Frogtown.

Annella M.Camp passed away at 11:15 A.M. Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is handling arrangements.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Philip J. Amsdell, 85 of 184 Greenway Ave., Seneca, passed away at 9:45 P.M. Friday Dec. 20, 2013 at Family Hospice & Palliative Care in Pittsburgh shortly after suffering a stroke.

He was the son of Edward P. & Jennie Henrietta Amsdell. He was married on Aug. 27, 1955 to Sarah Lorraine Voith who preceded him in death on June 26, 1996.

He is survived by two sons, Scott J. Amsdell of Seneca Steven E. Amsdell & his wife Wendy of Allison Park Two granddaughters Kelsey Amsdell of Jacksonville, FL Megan Amsdell of Allison Park His in-laws Jim & Kay Kifer of Oil City Ralph & Mary Voith of Rockwell City, IA Judy Voith of Las Vegas, NV And his nephew Randy Pullease of Oil City as well as many other nieces and nephews. Phil graduated from Oil City High School in 1946 where he excelled at playing football.

Following High School he served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Upon returning home he graduated from Duff’s Business Institute in the early 1950′s.

He created Amsdell & Son Masonry with his father which transformed into Macon, Inc. in 1980 with his son Scott and Daniel J. King.

Phil Enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball and handball; but his favorite sport was golf.

He won the Eagles Pennsylvania State Championship in 1975 and the Genesee Open in 1980.

He was a member of Wenango Country Club in the 50′s and 60′s and of Cross Creek Resort after that until 2007.

Phil was also a life member of the PNA and the Pulaski Club He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Panthers and a season ticket holder for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Phil went to nearly every game with his family until he was 80. Friends will be received from 6-9 P.M.

Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home. Private Funeral Services will be held Friday in the Reinsel Funeral Home with Rev. William Hastings, Pastor of the Seneca United Methodist Church, Presiding.

Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Family Hospice & Palliative Care 310 Fisk St. Pittsburgh, PA. 15201 Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

Marjorie Geraldine Furman, 89, of K & S Lane, Brookville, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Pa.

Born on June 7, 1924, in Hicox, Pa., she was the daughter of Orrin Hackett and Maude Dildine Hackett

She married her high school sweetheart Therold Romain Furman on December 24, 1944, in Coudersport, and celebrated 68 years together before his passing on January 8, 2013.

She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Albert Reese in Coudersport, Pa. and then later at Ft. Ord in California where her husband was stationed during WWII.

She was a graduate of Genesee High School in Genesee, Pa.; She loved being a Mom and a housewife which were both full time jobs. In her spare time she would enjoy a relaxing walk in the woods with her husband appreciating God’s gifts and beauty. She was also an avid hunter for many years competing for that first deer of the day.

She is survived by a daughter, Jeanne C. Squire (Frank), of Albion, Pa.; and a son, Therold Todd Furman, of Brookville, Pa.; three grandchildren, Brian Kimmel (Kimberly), Ginger Bish (Fred), and April Furman; three step-grandchildren, Frank Squire (Robin), Brenda DiMattio (Edward), and Jeffery Squire (Tammy); ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by a sister, Mayfred Russell of Coudersport, Pa., and two sister-in-laws, Barbara Groff of Finksburg, MD, and Lorraine DeFries of Ijamsville, MD.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter – Rhonda Lee Furman; a great grandson – Dominic Bish; five brothers – Harry, Clair, Gerald, Robert, and Carlus Hackett; and a sister – Ruth Mulvey.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Interment will be at Sweden Hill Cemetery, Sweden Twp., Potter Co., Pa.

Arrangements were made by McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825.

Donna M. Rodgers, 65, of Turkey City, Richland Twp., Clarion County, retired Forestville postmaster, died Monday afternoon, December 23, 2013 at the VNA Hospice House in Shippenville.

More details will be available Tuesday afternoon.

John Aitken-Lee Blair was born on December 19, 2013 at the Clarion Hospital and was received by God shorty after.

John was the infant son of John Aitken Blair III and Kaila Patricia-Lee Blair of Clarion and the little brother of Lily Mae Blair.

In addition to his parents and sister, he is survived by paternal grandparents, John A. Blair Jr. and Terri Lee Mariono Shankie, both of Bear, Delaware; and maternal grandparents, Gary Lee Butler of Roulette, PA and Mary Jane Dowell Doty of Marienville.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion, with Rev. John Phillips, Clarion Hospital Chaplain, officiating.

Interment will be held in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

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

Ralph W. Steck, 67, of Guys Mills, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 26, 1946 in Oil City, a son of Ralph E. and Beatrice (Curly) Nuhfer Steck. He married Diane Beiter July 24, 1965 and she survives.

Ralph was a 1964 graduate of Meadville High School. He was a member of Ironworkers Union Local 3, Pittsburgh and Labor Union Local 964, New Castle.

He worked at Sunbeam Corporation, Joy Manufacturing, Franklin, did iron work on Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh and the Meadville Mall as well as worked on the building projects at Maplewood High School and Woodcock Dam. Ralph was also owner and operator of Steck’s Garage in Guys Mills.

He was a member of St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church, Frenchtown.

Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drag racing but most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Diane of 48 years, include a son, Samuel Steck and his wife Janice of Guys Mills; a daughter, Tammy Bakus and her husband Jason of Guys Mills; ten grandchildren, Zack Steck and his wife Leighann, Samantha Steck, Megan Steck, Sylvie Koseff, Nathan Koseff, Emmalee Koseff, Alex Bakus, Tanner Bakus, Abigail Bakus, and Sophia Bakus; a great-granddaughter, Hallie Steck; four sisters, Barb Smith and her husband David of Kalispell, MT, Sue Hogue and her husband Wayne of Seneca, Margaret Sharrar and her husband Clint of Seneca, and Beverly Marvin and her husband Dan of Reno; a step-brother, Joe Meehan and his wife Pam of Oil City; two step-sisters, Marie Barber and her husband Sam and Brenda Perry and her husband Doug, all of Oil City; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Voss and his wife Eva of Las Animas, CO and Wray Beiter and his wife Maria of Saegertown; a sister-in-law, Carol Kennedy and her husband Paul of Guys Mills; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Steck and a sister, Theresa Steck.

Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville with a Scripture Prayer service at 7:45 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Hippolyte Church, 25997 State Hwy 27, Guys Mills with Fr. Daniel Prez as Celebrant.

Interment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Hippolyte Church, 25997 State Hwy 27, Guys Mills, PA 16327, Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation (in honor of Sophia Bakus), 1001 State St., Suite 502, Erie, PA 16501.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net.

Annella M. Camp, 93 , formerly of Plummer St. Oil City, PA. died at 11:15 A.M. Sunday Dec. 23, 2013 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Born July 23, 1920 in Oil City, PA., She was the daughter of the late Frances Fink & Lynn W. Camp. Annella was a 1939 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School.

She went on to graduate from St. Vincent School of Nursing, Erie, PA. in 1942 and St. Francis School of Anesthesia, Pittsburgh, PA. in 1945.

She later did graduate work in Anesthesia in Chicago, IL and attended Villa Maria College in Erie and Clarion University.

Annella worked as a registered nurse anesthetist at the Oil City Hospital from 1945-1955.

She cared for her parents at home from 1955-1967 and in 1968 she started working as a registered nurse prevention worker at the Venango County Association for the Blind. In 1973, she became the Executive Director of the Venango County Association for the Blind, retiring at age 75 in 1995.

Her interests included photography, genealogy and traveling. She was able to travel worldwide from 1980- 1995.

Annella was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and had also attended Our Lady Help of Christians Church.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by 2 sister-in-laws T. Lee Camp of Lindale, TX Mary Margaret Camp of Tonawanda, NY many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and dear cousins. In addition to her parents, Annella was preceded in death by her step father James F. Murphy And four brothers John J. Camp, William R. Camp, Lynn W. Camp Jr and George F. Camp Friends will be received from 5-8 P.M. Thursday in the Reinsel Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M.Friday in St. Joseph’s Church with Fr. Justin P. Pino, Pastor, Presiding.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Venango County Blind Association 1135 SR 257 Seneca, PA. 16346or to St. Joseph’s Church 35 Pearl Ave. Oil City, PA. 16301.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.

Lucille Marie Greenlee, age 93, of 351 Causeway Drive, Franklin, formerly of Valley Road, Polk, died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Sugar Creek Station.

A daughter of Thomas F. and Lucille Patchgoski Trotter she was born February 9, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was raised by Herman and Marie Greenlee.

Mrs. Greenlee was a member of the North Sandy Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed sewing, basket weaving, and traveling.

She had previously been a Girl Scout Leader in Utica and was active in the Mercer and Venango County 4H Clubs.

She had been employed as a cook by Polk Center for 17 years prior to her retirement in 1975.

Surviving is a son-in-law, Wallace Crum of Polk; a foster daughter, Phyllis Whitmer of Oil City; two granddaughters, Rebecca Lee Reinsel and husband Don of Butler; Amy Melinda Korinko and husband Frank of Polk; three great-grandchildren, Evan and Ashlyn Reinsel both of Butler; Eliza Korinko of Polk.

She was preceded in death by her parents mentioned above; husband, Norman Greenlee in 1995; a daughter, Leeda Crum in 2013, and three brothers.

Friends will be received from 3:00-5:00 PM Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, where funeral services will be held 5:00 pm Monday with the Rev. Terry Greenlee, retired Presbyterian Minister, officiating.

Interment will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.

To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

Benjamin Caleb Smith, 27, of W. Tierra Buena Lane, Glendale, AZ died on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ.

Born December 19, 1985 in Glendale, AZ, he was the son of Mark B. and Nancy (Bean) Smith.

Benjamin was employed in sales and had worked for Cabela’s. He was a member of the Calvary Community Church in Phoenix, AZ.

Ben enjoyed sports. He was a fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals. Ben also enjoyed hunting and camping. He spent many weekends hiking and camping with friends throughout Arizona.

He was diagnosed with an auto immune disease causing kidney failure. Following dialysis treatment, Ben was blessed with a kidney transplant in May 2010.

Ben is survived by his parents Mark and Nancy Smith of Glendale, AZ, formerly of Venango County, PA; his brother, Travis Smith of Phoenix, AZ; maternal grandparents, Dallas and Margaret Bean of Franklin, PA; paternal grandmother, Arlene Smith of Grove City, PA; and his aunts and uncles, Charlie Bean of Franklin, PA, Ted Bean of Franklin, PA, Sara Osinski of Fairview, PA, Gary Smith of Grove City, PA, and Neil Smith of Springfield, VA.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roger Smith and paternal aunt, Lisa Smith Fox Ierino.

Friends will be received at the Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 10 am – 12 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Christ United Methodist Church, following visitation, at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 27, 2013 with the Rev. Gary Smith and the Rev. Neil Smith, Benjamin’s uncles, co-officiating. The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA is handling the arrangements.

Interment will take place in Rockland Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the National Foundation for Transplants, 5350 Poplar Ave., Ste. 430, Memphis, TN 38119 and/or Native American Youth Ministries, PO Box 12291, Glendale, AZ 85318.

To send online condolences, cards, flowers, or to obtain further information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

Roy Stephens, 86 of Monroe passed away December 21, 2013 in his home follow a hospital stay.

Born May 22, 1927 in Strattanville he was the son of the late Harry and Mabel (Cookson) Stephens.

In 1944 Roy joined the Navy where he served on aboard the hospital ship USS Benevolence during WWII.

After serving in the Navy Roy worked for Kopper’s Chemical Plant and the later at Quaker State Research Center in Seneca which he retired from.

On June 11, 1948 Roy married Arlene Texter Stephens who preceded him in death in 2012 shortly before they would have celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Roy belonged to the St. Marks United Church of Christ and attended the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church in Wentlings Corners.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 0997 in Lamartine and the Mt. Joy Bowling league.

He enjoyed his family and neighbors, his golf cart, reading, watching birds and just sitting in the sun.

Roy enjoyed talking about past experiences, he would share service stories when anyone was ready to listen.

He also loved to have fun with his nurses and doctors playing jokes on them.

Roy is survived by his children,; Chery Clinger of St. Petersburg, Janice Shrum of Monroe, Brenda (Tom) Butler of Monroe, Kevin (Cindy) Stephens of St. Petersburg, and Shelia Kemmer of Knox. He is also survived by his grandchildren,; Dana (Ann) Butler of Turkey City, Dawn (Brian) Zurzola, of Butler, Brent Shrum of Libby, Mont., Brian (Leann) Stephens of Knox, Shane (Jen) Stephens of Knox, April Burris Redding of Callensburg, Christopher (Randi) Klinger of Knox, Carrie Burris of Grove City, Chad (Nikki) Klinger of Sulphur Springs Arkansas, Rebecca Culberson of Erie, Colin Culberson of Knox and Hannah Kemmer of Knox, and 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents Roy was preceded in death by a son Gary L. Stephens, a brother Kenneth Stephens, and two sisters Anita Sedgwick and Betty Weaver.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 P.M. Thursday and from 11 A.M. to noon Friday at the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home, Inc., 504 E. Penn St., Knox.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers, pastor of the Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, officiating.

Interment will follow at Monroe Community Cemetery.

In lieu flowers the family suggest memorial be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, P.O. 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA 16214, the American Legion Post 0997 of Lamartine, or the Knox Public Library, 305 North Main Street, Knox PA 16232.

To view and share photos or leave an online condolence please visit our web site at www.mcentire-weaverfuneralhome.com.

James Andrew Tidd, 71, of Grove City, passed away December 21, 2013 at 6:30 am, in the Hospice Unit at the VA Hospital in Erie PA, James had Parkinson’s Disease.

Born June 27, 1942 in Franklin he was the son of the late Samuel H. Tidd and Freda V. Hurd Tidd.

Jim graduated from Franklin High School in 1960 and also graduated from Robert Morris College in 1970.

He married Bonnie L. Phipps on July 17, 1970 in Wesley PA at the Pleasantview Methodist Church. Jim served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War.

Jim was an active member and Elder of the North Liberty Presbyterian Church in Grove City, he was former treasurer, clerk of session and was also a Sunday School Teacher.

Jim was a avid outdoorsmen, loving to hunt and fish Jim was a member of the Grove City Sportsman Club, serving as past president and also former treasurer.

He also was the former treasurer for Mercer County Federation of Sportsmen and past coordinator of Mercer County Youth Field Day. He was a hunter education Instructor.

Jim was a member of the NRA as well. Jim loved to spend time with his grandchildren and his family.

Jim retired from National City Bank in 1998 as assistant manager.

Surviving is his wife Bonnie L. Phipps of Grove City, a daughter Brenda E. Martin and her husband William R. of Erie PA, a son Jeremy B. Tidd and his wife Bobbiejo of Pearl, a daughter in law Catherine M. Tidd of Parker Colorado. His grandchildren, Amanda Petroff of Erie, Leslie and Arthur Newburn of Pearl. Haley, Michael and Sarah Tidd of Parker Colorado. Proceeded by his parents and two sons Jeffery W. Tidd who passed away July 6, 1974 and Bradley D. Tidd who passed away July 18, 2007. A brother Lauren “Larry” Tidd.

Family will receive friends at the Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton Street, Clintonville on December 27, 2013(Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the North Liberty Presbyterian Church 209 N Liberty-Plaingrove Rd, Grove City, PA 16127 at 1:00 pm with a hour of visitation prior to the service.

Rev. Jerry Mahaffey and Rev. Willard Morse will be officiating .

Interment will take place at the Clintonville Methodist Cemetery with full military honors performed by the Franklin V.E.T.S.

Friends can also email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

Alice (Slocum) Flaherty, age 90 of Monroeville on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

Beloved wife of the late Jack Flaherty; cherished mother of John (wife, Betsy) of Durham, NC, Joe (wife, Jane) of Monroeville, Jeff (wife, Debbie) of Turtle Creek, Jay (wife, Karen) of Plum and the late Jacqueline; grandmother of John III, Bethann, Tom, Jim, Jenny, Jack, Erin (husband, Nick), Ryan, Jay Jr. (wife, Jessica), Kory (wife, Allison), Kerry (husband, Anthony), and Katie; great-grandmother of Joleen.

Alice was preceded in her death by her sister, Geneva.

She is also survived by her sisters, Betty and Grace. Alice, or “Nana” as her grandchildren affectionately called her, prized her large and loving family above everything else in her life.

She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with nearly her entire clan and numerous close friends at a wonderful dinner in her honor.

She and her late husband were married for nearly 63 years and travelled frequently during their retirement.

Alice was a formidable card player with a mild and demure exterior that belied her fierce competitive nature.

An avid follower of local sports teams, she rarely missed an opportunity to watch a Penguins game.

Alice was a long-time resident of Beatty Pointe Village in Monroeville, and the family wishes to thank the staff and residents for their support and kindness towards her through the years.

Friends will be received Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747).

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Parish Tuesday, 9:30 AM.

Entombment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, 816 Fifth Ave., 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Judith A. Blakley, age 69, of Union City, passed away unexpectedly at the home of her son on Saturday, December 21, 2013.

She was born in Oil City on February 9, 1944, daughter of the late Jackson and Betty Krug.

Judi was a member of St. Theresa’s R.C. Church in Union City and the Legion of Mary. She was employed at Sylvania Mfg. in Pleasantville, prior to her retirement. Judi was an active member of the Oil City, Corry, and Union City Moose Lodge Auxiliaries and the Union City American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed hunting and fishing. One of her greatest joys was time with her grandchildren who lovingly called her “GrammaBigalee”.

Judi is survived by one son, Richard J. Nuhfer (Autumn); one brother, James Krug (Pat); one sister, Julie Hughes; four grandchildren, Kayla and Casey McHenry and Nicholas and Jonathan Nuhfer. She is further survived by her nephews, great-nephews, many close friends, and will be sadly missed by her dog, Halley. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Krug.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 10:45 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary R. C. Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc., Mooseheart, IL 60539. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Belle E. Gomez, 80, of Titusville, died at 10 am Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Golden Living Center Oil City.

Born November 23, 1933 in Rockland, she as a daughter of the late Clyde and Sarah E. Shirey Bradybaugh.

Belle enjoyed her dogs, bingo and traveling.

She was married to Herman Gomez, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Robert Christopher of Rhode Island and Vincent Pesky of New York; two grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Shirley Arnold of New York, Charlotte Wright of Oil City, Donna Byroads of New York, Richard Hartman of New York, James Hartman of Pennsylvania, Felty Bradybaugh of Oil City and Clyde Bradybaugh of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Helen Maston, Gertrude Urey, Marge Blake and Joyce Hartman.

Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral Home on Friday from 2 to 4 pm.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 4 pm with the Rev. Mark Rusnak, officiating.

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

Robert Howard Elliston passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2013.

Robert was born on September 23, 1926, in his family’s home in Oil City, to Esther Grimm Elliston and William Dallas Elliston. After reaching his scholastic peak as President of the Jolly Health Club in the Fourth Ward School, he went on to graduate from Oil City High School in 1944. Bob was a musician in the school orchestra and band, serving as President of both in his senior year, and was active in school theatrical productions.

Upon graduation from high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the South Pacific on the USS O’Reilly. After discharge from the Navy, Bob attended the University of Buffalo. He returned to Oil City and joined the family business, I. R. Grimm Jewelry and Art, which he owned and operated for many years.

On August 22, 1950, he married Ilene Sanford of Rockland, before being recalled to the Navy, where he served on the USS Orleck and USS Hoquim in the Korean War. He was awarded the American Defense, Asian/Pacific Campaign, WWII Victory, China Service, Occupation of the Philippines, Korea National Defense, Korean Service, and UN Korean medals. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion and was proud of his service as a tin can sailor.

In the 1950s, Bob was very active in local Masonic fraternities. He was an accomplished musician, artist, and photographer. He played trombone, guitar, and bagpipes. He taught guitar in the Oil City area for years and played pipes in the Acacia Grotto Highlanders and the Grove City Pipe Band, performing in parades and competitions in the United States and Canada. He was photographer at many local weddings in the 1950s and 1960s and worked with Don Nosset Studios in Oil City. An accomplished painter, he exhibited in shows and galleries throughout the region and was a featured co-artist at the Transit Gallery, with his wife Ilene, a Master Weaver. He served on the board and as President of the Kennerdell Art and Music Festival for a number of years. He retired from the jewelry and art business in 1995.

Bob survived a coronary death experience in 1989 and was one of the longest surviving recipients of an implanted defibrillator unit. He was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church, Oil City, serving on the Vestry and as a Lay Reader. He completed the Education for Ministry program with the School of Theology of the University of the South. He and his wife were Eucharistic Visitors for the church, taking Communion to those unable to attend services.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, special uncle, I. Royal Grimm, brother, William Elliston, and son-in-law, Mark Margherio. His beloved wife, Ilene, preceded him in death in 2008.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Royal Elliston, and his wife Laurie Snyder, of Clarion; Sarah Elizabeth Margherio of Oil City; and Mark Sanford Elliston of Oil City.; 5 grandchildren, Rachel Margherio Hood of Pittsburgh, Cara Margherio of Seattle, Eric Elliston of Orlando, Angela Elliston of Pittsburgh, and Marcia Elliston of Pittsburgh; step-grandchildren Spencer Yount of Clarion and Jared Yount of Erie; five great-grandchildren, Gabriella Elliston, Benjamin Elliston, Lillian Elliston, Aiden Elliston, and Gabriel Hilton; and by numerous nieces and nephews, including William Elliston of
Easton.

A memorial service of burial will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 16 Central Avenue, Oil City, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2014. The family will receive friends and celebrate the life of Robert Elliston in Deacon Kapp Hall at the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Oil City Public Library or Christ Episcopal Church.

Please visit the Tribute Wall at Morrison Funeral Hometo share a memory or leave a condolence.

Sharon C. Wood, 70, of 11 W 4th St, Oil City, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Born October 22, 1943 in Baltimore MD, she was a daughter of the late Garland and Catherine Wagener Conrad.

Sharon enjoyed arts and crafts.

She is survived by a step daughter, Diane Wood Boyd of Quarryville PA; a brother, Robert Conrad Sr. of Baltimore MD; and a sister, Mary Conrad of New Freedom PA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Troy A. Wood.

There will be no visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Troy A. Wood Human Services Complex, c/o Administrative Office, 1174 Elk St, PO Box 831, Franklin PA 16323.

The Morrison Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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James P. McCann, 92 of Clarion, died peacefully at home Tuesday Morning, December 24, 2013.

He was born March 28, 1921, in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late John A. McCann and Susan (Duffey) McCann. He attended St. Matthew’s grade and high schools in Conshohocken, PA.

During World War II, he served with the Eighth Air Force, 447th Division in England as Radio Operator and Gunner on a B-17. After the war he graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in Business Administration.

Regardless of where he lived, Jim was very active in the church. He would pay weekly visits to the sick in their home, was alter server for daily and funeral masses, when needed and was Eucharist Minister to the sick.

Jim served as a Cub Scout Master while at St. Matthew’s Parish for 10 years where he taught Rifle and Bow & Arrow safety and a councilman for 3 years. In Clarion, he served as Committeeman for Limestone Township for 15 years and 7 years on the Clarion Democratic Executive Board and was a member of the Limestone Fire Company for 15 years and a member of the N.R.A.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion and also the Knights of Columbus.

In the Industrial world, Mr. McCann worked for the GE Co. and Boeing, as a technical writer. He finished his career as a technical writer at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard writing technical manuals for the Navy enabling sailors to repair, maintain, and operate equipment at sea.

Jim is survived by his wife Nancy Miller McCann whom he married July 1986 at St. Nicholas Church, Officiated by Rev. J. Thomas Dugan, also surviving is his twin brother John of Lansdale, PA. and numerous nieces, nephews and grand- nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Perso and sister-in-law Mary McCann
Jim’s niece wrote this to him in a letter in 2003, “Your life is a culmination of a tapestry of kind actions that help heal an ailing world. If only we could all see Christ through your eyes we could realize the tenderness and unconditional capacity of God’s love.”

Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where a Christian wake service will be held at 7:30pm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with the Rev. Monty Sayers Pastor as Celebrant.

Internment will be in the St. Nicholas Church Cemetery in Crates.

Memorials and donations can be made to Charitable Deeds & Services, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, PA 16232

Condolences may be sent by visiting Robert Burns Funeral Home