James N. Kellogg, 84, of 1803 Route 62, Oil City, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.

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Tammy Lynn Shook, 47. a resident of 310 Pacific St. Franklin died peacefully at 12:13 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 30, 1966 in Franklin and was a beloved daughter of Beverly Bickel Hoffman and the late John C. Hoffman.

Memorial contributions, if desires, may be directed to her family to help defray funeral expenses.

To read the full obituary visit http://www.hartlefuneralhome.com/obituaries/shook.htm.

Ronald Sherwood Crissman, 84 of Mayport (Shannondale), quietly passed away in his home on Sunday, January 12.

Ron was born on January 24, 1929 in Long Beach, California and son of Darl Sherwood “Butch” and Wilma Gene (Lucas) Crissman. While working at GE in Erie, Ron met the love of his life A. Irene (Burch). They were married on February 20, 1948 and spent almost 66 years together.

Ron worked for 40 years at Crawford Furniture Co. in Fairmount City (Alcola), where he retired at age 62. Ron’s interest included woodworking, clock building, camping, and backpacking. He loved to read westerns and watch football.

There was not much he couldn’t fix and no one he wouldn’t help. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shannondale.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory that no one can steal. He will be sadly missed by his family, but they will carry your memory in their hearts.

Ron is survived by his wife, Irene Crissman of Shannondale, two daughters, Linda Hoff and her husband Dave of Treasure Lake and Diane Crissman of Pittsburgh, four sons, Kim Crissman and his wife Gwen of Alburquerque, New Mexico, Stan Crissman and his wife Barb of Shannondale, Bob Crissman and his wife Terri of Pansy, and David Crissman and his wife Kathy of Hawthorn, sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and three sisters, Gloria Wolfgong and husband Amos of Summerville, Helen Rudolfie and husband Rudy of Long Beach, California, and Donna Contee and husband Jim of Brookville.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 14, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 15, at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Steingass officiating.

Interment will be in the Shannondale Union Cemetery, Redbank Township, Clarion County.

Ethel Irene Hockenberry, 94, of New Bethlehem, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Jefferson Manor.

She was born May 4, 1919 in New Bethlehem, a daughter of the late William and Susanna Catherine (Juart) Hockenberry.

In her teenage years, she was a violin player with the “Tune Twister’s” from New Bethlehem.

She attended Behrend College in Erie, for photography, and also took courses from Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York.

Ms. Hockenberry became a photographer. She then became the owner and operator of Eck’s Studio in the New Bethlehem area for many years.

Her enjoyments were camping at Redbank Valley Park and fishing.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Dora E. Hess and Clara Johns; one brother, George Hockenberry.

There will be no visistation. Arrangements under the direction of Brenda D. Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Brookville.

Interment at New Bethlehem Cemetery.

Thomas Andrew Demko, former Sheriff of Jefferson County, died Monday, January 6, 2014 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. Sheriff Demko, aged 75, was born on October 19, 1938, in Punxsutawney to the late Andrew and Madeline (Filitske) Demko. He is survived by his wife Arletta Anne (née Shaffer).

Sheriff Demko was a dedicated public servant who served his country both locally and nationally for most of his life. He served in the United States Army during the Berlin and Cuban Crises and retired as a First Sergeant from the Army Reserves. He was also a former Pennsylvania State Parole Agent, a police officer with the Punxsutawney Borough Police and was elected to three terms as Sheriff of Jefferson County.

Sheriff Demko was a devoted family man and active member of the community. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. For many years he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, Fraternal Order of Police, Knights of Columbus (past president) and the Sheriff’s Association of PA (past president).

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Tim Demko and wife Laura of Houston, TX, and Joe Demko and wife Oksana of Eastvale, PA; two grandchildren, Noah Michael Demko and Grace Magdalene Demko; two sisters, Liz McGarvey and husband Dave of Punxsutawney, and Jean Shaw and husband Mike of Punxsutawney.

Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2014 and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc. A Parastas service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Simeon Sibenik.

Interment will follow at S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the Punxsutawney Library, 301 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

Luella “Betty” Holt Fuller, 96, formerly of Oak St. Brookville, Pa., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Jefferson Manor, Brookville, Pa.

Born on November 27, 1917, in Butler, Pa., she was the daughter of David L. Holt and Emma Britton Holt.

In 1941, she married Alfred “Bud” Fuller, in Brookville, Pa.; he preceded her in death on March 25, 1970.

Betty was a homemaker and also worked for the American Hotel in Brookville, Pa.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Brookville, Pa. for over 50 years.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Medwid of Erie, Pa., and Jane Gilson (Rick) of Meadville, Pa.; a son John Fuller (Brenda) of Clarion, Pa.; a sister, Miriam Ray of Brookville, Pa.; ten grandchildren, Barb Haft, Mark Medwid, Stephanie Phillips, Kim Medwid, Mary Jane Davis, Lore Brightman, Kate Gilson, Holly, Hannah, and Krysta Fuller; 13 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren, with a 9th that is due in February.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Fuller and a grandson, Matt Davis.

Private services were held at the McKinney Funeral Home, Brookville, Pa., on Monday, January 13, 2014 with The Rev. Nathan Royster officiating.

Interment was at Brookville Cemetery in Brookville, Pa.

Memorials can be made to Presbyterian Church – White and Main St. Brookville, Pa. 15825, and Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library – 223 Valley St. Brookville, Pa. 15825.

Francis Greco, 84, of Shippenville joined his beloved wife on January 11, 2014. He was born October 20, 1929 in McKeesport, PA to Peter and Rosina (Costa) Greco, Italian immigrants, making him a first generation American citizen. Growing up during the Great Depression instilled in him strong family values, a solid work ethic and a respect for saving money, all of which he leaves as a legacy to his adoring children and grandchildren.

As a young man, he attended McKeesport High School and worked a number of jobs, including selling newspapers, assembling pasta machines and scooping ice cream at Isaly’s. Legend has it that he met his future bride, Audrey Strager at Isaly’s. They married on April 16, 1955, celebrating 52 years of marriage on earth. We believe their love story continues.

He graduated from Duquesne University, earning multiple degrees from the Pittsburgh institution. He earned his Bachelor’s in Music in 1951, the first person in his family to earn an advanced degree. Always a student, he continued his education at Duquesne by earning a Master’s in Music Education in 1955, an additional Master’s of English in 1966 and completed the trifecta with a PhD in English in 1969.

After completing ROTC, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Europe during the Korean War. After active duty, he served in the Army Reserves and retired after 27 years of service at the rank of Colonel. He earned the Meritorious Service Medal, Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the National Defense Service Medal.

He taught his love of music to high school students in West Virginia, Michigan, and directed the band and orchestra at Carrick High School from 1955-67. In the late 60’s, he taught music by day, adult education classes at night, and returned to Duquesne to fulfill the requirements for his PhD in English in 1969.

Francis and Audrey moved their family to Shippenville in 1967 when he took a faculty position at Clarion University (then Clarion State College), with an expertise in Spenser and Chaucer. Clarion was his academic home for 24 years, where he rose to the rank of Full Professor and served as Department Chair for the English Department (1981-85). When needed, he served as Interim Dean of the College of Continuing Education and Graduate School before retiring in 1991. He attended three NEH Summer Institutes studying Milton, Don Quixote, and Tasso-Ariosto. He retired from the ivory tower, but he was an avid student of literature and music, every day, until he left this world. He was once quoted: “I see myself as a student more than a teacher. I always like to learn and I hope that idea has rubbed off on my students. I have pursued learning for its own sake rather than practical purposes.”
Perhaps he has rejoined his former teachers and other great minds, and his learning will never end.

The true legacy that Francis and Audrey leave is their adoring children: Rhonda Greco-Killen (Jerry), Pearland, TX; Roberta Greco Digby (Robert), Alpharetta, GA; Tammy Greco (Jon Fliegel), Madison, WI; Gina Greco Sdao, (Cumming, GA); Mary Greco-Tapling (Mark), Santa Barbara, CA, and Anthony (Marisa) Greco, Carnegie, PA. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed. He is also survived by one brother, Michael (Terry) Greco of Dillsburg, PA; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Strager of McKeesport, and numerous nieces, nephews great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Audrey; his parents, Peter Greco and Rose DiVencentis; a brother, Victor Greco, and his beloved son, Paul Greco.

His legacy also includes his beautiful grandchildren, Niki (Matt) Isaia, Alyssa Digby, Austin Piske, Alexus Piske, Brittany Sdao, and Gabrielle Greco.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where a private family funeral service with Pastor Monty Sayers of Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday January 16, 2014, with a short visitation one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum, right beside his wife.

Friends, family, former students, and colleagues may send online condolences, share memories, and obtain additional information by visiting the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory website at www.goblefh.net.

The family would like to thank Rebecca, for brightening Wednesday afternoons for 12 years as they read The Complete Faerie Queen, Shakespeare Plays, and other fine literature. We extend a heartfelt thanks to the best neighbor ever, Shelly for helpful errands, evening coffee and treats, and anything we ever needed. We are grateful for the excellent loving care from the health care team at the Clarion Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Audrey Greco Endowment fund at the Clarion Cancer Center.

“When he shall die,/Take him and cut him into little stars,/And he will make the face of heaven so fine/That all the world will be in love with the night/And pay no worship to the garish sun.” –Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

Rest in peace, our sweet courageous hero, job well done. Until we meet again.

Terry L. Seigworth, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born January 9, 1948 in Lickingville, Pa., a son of Helen Zuck Seigworth of Lickingville and the late Norman “Pat” Seigworth.

Terry was a 1965 graduate of North Clarion H.S. He was also a graduate of the Pittsburgh Automation Institute. He was employed at Swanson Erie for 23 years, and was also employed at Custom Engineering, until the time of his illness. He previously co-owned On Deck and the Rathskeller Taverns with his pals. Terry was a member of the CYS Club, the Society of Holy Trinity and was also a social member of the American Legion, Carl Neff Post #571. He had coached girls softball teams and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Larry.

Besides his mother, survivors include his daughter, Tracy L. Fedak (Matt) and one grandson, Dylan Fedak (whom he loved to watch play football).

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of a Memorial Service there at 6 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Seth McPherson, Pastor, Good Shepherd U.M. Church. Private interment will be in Venus Cemetery (Clarion Co.). To send condolences, please visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Steven Gregory “Greg” Sinkevich, 61, of Rt. 268, East Brady, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning, January 13, 2014 at the Chicora Medical Center.

Greg was born in Butler on July 20, 1952. He was the son of the late Steven and Sonia Stefchak Sinkevich.

Greg graduated from Knoch High School and the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduation Greg went to work for Texaco in New Jersey as a Mechanical Engineer. He then came back to the Butler area where he worked for Moonlight Mushroom, Inc., Worthington, as a Mechanical Engineer. He was then promoted to vice-president of Engineering of Sylvan, Inc. in Kittanning.

He attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Chicora. Greg was a kind, caring, and generous husband, father and friend and was always concerned for the welfare of others. He was an avid golfer.

Surviving is his wife, Lucinda “Cindy” Boltz Sinkevich, whom he married on September 11, 1982; his sons, Michael and John Sinkevich, at home; two sisters, Tammy Grefe of Saginaw, Michigan and Nancy Branch of Pittsburgh; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Foster and Delores Boltz of East Brady; his sister-in-law, Terri Long of Kittanning; his brothers-in-law, Bob Boltz of Kittanning, Rick Boltz of Worthington, Dennis Boltz of Worthington, Brent Boltz of Dennis, MA, and Nick Kijowski of East Brady; a number of nieces and nephews, and two very special cousins who are like brothers to Greg, John “Sonny” Smolen and Dennis Smolen.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Uncle Frank “Fritz” Sinkevich, who was like a second father to him, and his sister-in-law, Janine Boltz Kijowski.

Greg passed away surrounded by his loving family and special friends at the Chicora Medical Center. Special thanks for the care, love, and support he received while under the care of New Haven Court, Chicora Medical Center, Amedisys Hospice Care, and Dr. Handler and the staff of Butler Memorial Hospital. You all became an important part of our family.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora, from 1 – 3 and 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Wallace, church pastor, and the Rev. Jerry Pyle, associate pastor of Chicora Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Northside Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chicora Medical Center, Memory Lane, 160 Medical Center Rd., Chicora, PA 16025, Amedisys Hospice Care, 240 Pullman Square, Suite 255, Butler, PA 16001, or the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center, UPMC Montefiore, Suite 421 West, 200 Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA 16213-2582. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Sam Pugliese, 83, formerly of Franklin, died at 2:10 a.m. at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin.

Hartle Funeral Home in Franklin is handling arrangements.

Read full obituary: http://www.hartlefuneralhome.com/obituaries/pugliese2.htm

William C. “Bill” Reitz, age 81, of New Bethlehem, passed away Friday, January 10 in Punxsutawney.

Born January 6, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Lester F. and Frances J. (Hogan) Reitz.

Bill worked at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh as a printing and microfilm clerk for nearly twenty years and retired as a security guard for Pinkerton Security in 1984. After retirement, he served as a crossing guard to the children of New Bethlehem.

He was a Thirty-second Degree Mason and past Master of New Bethlehem Lodge #522, F & AM Treasurer of Men’s Bible Class at the First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem and was a former Treasurer and member of the New Bethlehem Fire Co. No. 1.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by two sisters: Jacqueline I. Rietz and Augusta Jane Reitz Tell.

At Bill’s request, there was no public visitation. A Masonic Service by New Bethlehem Lodge #522 was held at 7 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Rupert Funeral Home in New Bethlehem. Burial followed at New Bethlehem Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service of New Bethlehem.

Online condolences may be extended at Rupert Funeral Home

Charles J. “Kappy” Kapity, of Old State Road North in Fisher, passed away at his home on January 14, 2014. He was 83 years old.

Born on March 2, 1930 in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Jennie (Yankovich) Kapity who have preceded him in death.

After finishing high school, he served in the United States Army from 1949 until he was honorably discharged in 1953. During his service, he received the Army of Occupation Medal for Germany.

In March of 1954, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, he married the former Marian H. Sandusky. They were married for more than 55 years before she preceded him in death in 2011.

Mr. Kapity was employed for 26 years as an office with the University of Akron (Ohio) police department prior to his retirement. He and his wife then moved to their camp in Fisher and began the process of making it their permanent home. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, punch embroidery, gun-smithing and in the 1970s was an advisor to the Cuyahoga Falls High School Rifle Team.

Mr. Kapity is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Kapity of Akron, Ohio; his three grandchildren, Justine Pyles and her husband Dale of Stow, Ohio, Melanie Yusko and her husband Frank of Des Moines, Iowa, and Shawn Morrow and his wife Sonya of Dallas Texas, and one great-grandson, Vincent Morrow. He will also be missed by his four-legged companions, his dog Babe, and his cat Cole.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Kapity was preceded in death by his daughter Karen S. Kapity.

We would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association and all the special care givers that have helped out during these months. The care and compassion you have shown have made these days and weeks so much easier.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion where visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A memorial service will be held at the Millcreek Township Volunteer Fire Hall in Fisher on Friday, January 17 at 11:00am with Pastor Colin Koch of the New Hope Church and Rev. Randy Evans, Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Chaplain presiding. Interment will follow in the Millcreek Presbyterian Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to either the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program or to the American Cancer Society.

Friends and family can send online condolences, share memories and obtain additional information by visiting the funeral home website at www.goblefh.net.

Bernice M. Heinrich, of South 5th Avenue, Clarion, passed away on January 15, 2014 at the home of her nephew in Shippenville. She was 80 years old.

Born on December 31, 1933, New Year’s Eve, in Clarion, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Eva C. Sarvey Fagley.

In the winter of 1958, she was married to John Heinrich who preceded her in death in 1972. She worked at the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion before she retired.

Mrs. Heinrich is survived by her brother Paul Fagley and his wife Judy of Walton Kentucky; her sister Linda Shovestull and her husband Don of Strattanville PA; and her 13 nieces and nephews, Valerie Smith and her husband Keith of California, Sherry Dunkle of Virginia, Shirley Dygert of Colorado, Mike Fagley and his wife Ann of Shippenville PA, Don Fagley and his wife Sue of Albion PA, Roberta Wolbert and her husband Dale of Shippenville PA, Paul Shovestull and Darcy of Strattanville PA, Tammy Fagley of Kentucky, Donna Buckner of Strattanville PA, Shannon Fagley of Kentucky, Ella Yochim and her husband Ed of Clarion PA, Ron Hartzell and his wife Donna of Shippenville PA and Carol Guntrum and her husband Howard of Rimersburg PA.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Chuck Fagley, Jim Fagley, Helen Rose Blair, Ruth Hartzell, Marie Fagley, William Fagley, Robert Fagley, and Walter Fagley; and 2 nephews, Kenneth and Alan.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where visitation will be held from 7-9pm on Friday, January 17. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 18, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street in Clarion with Father Monty Sayers, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Heinrich’s honor to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice Program (www.cfvna.org).

Amanda D. Blair, 24, of Clintonville passed away early Tuesday Morning, January 14,2014 at UPMC Passavant, McCandless Township, Allegheny County.

Amanda was born in Franklin on February 21, 1989. She was the daughter of Dennis V. Blair of Emlenton and Mark A. and Margaret Ann “Peggy” (O’Neil) Cozad of Clintonville. Amanda was of the Protestant faith. She enjoyed having fun with her many friends, shopping, and the company of her dog Zoey. She attended Franklin High School and took cosmetology classes at Vo-Tech. Amanda graduated from Pennsylvania Cyber School in 2007. She had been employed at Arby’s in Grove City and King’s Family Restaurant in Barkeyville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Braden M. Blair of Clintonville; her paternal grandmother, Josephine Blair of Emlenton; her maternal grandparents, William and Carol O’Neil of Rockland; nine cousins, Jesse, Jennifer, Jessica, Catherine, Clifford, Tyler, Tim, Warren, and Jamie; three aunts, Tammy Metts, Billie Campbell and her fiancé, Donald Graham, and Becky Blair; an uncle, Warren Blair, as well as a number of step aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Stanley Blair, and an aunt, Marcy O’Neil.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday from the Funeral Home with the Rev. Lori Danielson, pastor of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Rockland Cemetery. To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

C. Wayne Fair, 82, of Parker passed away Monday evening (01-13-14) at Clarion Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in North Washington, Pa. on May 21, 1931, he was the son of the late Frank and Thelma Brown Fair. He was a graduate of the former Concord High School. Mr. Fair was affiliated with the Parker Presbyterian Church. Wayne was a fifty year-plus member and past master of Parker City-Allegheny Valley Lodge F.& A.M. #521.

He served the City of Parker for nearly twenty years as Chief of Police. Mr. Fair was employed for over forty five years by Witco Chemical Co. (formerly Daugherty Refinery, and also L. Sonneborne Ref. ) of Petrolia. Working in many capacities at the refinery, he worked his way to traffic manager, and retired from the Bradford operation as corporate traffic manager for the entire company operations worldwide.

He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army serving from October 1952 to Oct. 1954.

He served with the military police, and discharged with rank of corporal. Surviving are one daughter and husband: Sherre (Donald) McNany of Franklin; two sons and wives: Wayne and Lisa Fair and Eric and Deborah Fair, all of Parker; grandchildren: Erika Dawn McNany, Shala Rene (Steven) Barnes, Brooke Switzer, Levi Fair, Eric (Jessica) Fair II, Brian (Cecile) Fair, Julie (Clayton) Woody, and Kelly Watts; three step-grandchildren, two step-greatgrandchildren; two sisters: Ruth Fair Lynn of Butler and Sally Fair (Don) Huffman of Calif.; three brothers: Dale (Janet) Fair of North Washington, Rev. Earl (Glenda) Fair of Fairview (Petrolia), and Joe (Kay) Fair of Butler; number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene F. Marnic Fair, who passed away April 10, 2009.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 Thursday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 So. Wayne Ave., Parker. Funeral service at 11:00 AM Friday in funeral home with Rev. Earl Fair, brother of Wayne, officiating.

Burial in North Washington Union Cemetery, Butler Co. Member of F.& A.M. Lodge #521 of Parker will conduct services at 7:45 PM Thursday in the funeral home.

Members of VFW and American Legion Posts of Parker will conduct services at 10:45 AM Friday at the funeral home.

William F. Hanlin, 60, of Crown, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at his home.

Born November 13, 1953 in New Kensington he was the son of the late Dale L., Sr. and Dorothy Malloy Hanlin.

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Marie A. Koon, 74, of Titusville, died Wednesday morning, January 15, 2014 at her home following a brief illness.

Marie was born on May 15, 1939 in Titusville to the late Wilbur and Helen Patterson Walls.

She graduated from Townville High School, Class of 1957, and attended the Hamot School of Nursing, then graduated from the LPN program at Williamsport Area Community College in 1977. Marie also served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1960 at Ft. Meade, MD.

Marie was a member of the Breedtown Baptist Church and the Titusville VFW Bruce Shorts Post #5958 Auxiliary. She was an avid bingo player, loved to travel with her husband, and enjoyed her family.

Marie married Lawrence D. Koon, Sr. on August 3, 1974; a union of 22 years that was broken on May 13, 1996 when Lawrence passed away.

She is survived by two daughters, Melanie J. Ryder & husband Brian of Montgomery, PA, and JoAnna Ryder & husband Dale of Elizabethtown, PA; five grandchildren, Eric, James, Scott, and Julie Ryder of Montgomery, PA, and Daniel Ryder of Erie; four step-daughters, Mary Jane Busch & husband Glen of New Alexandria, PA, Elaine Hlopick & husband James of Crossingville, PA, Nancy Barto & husband David of Juno, AK, and Donna Williams of Shawboro, NC; one step-son, Lawrence D. Koon, Jr. & wife Ann of Jersey Shore, PA, a sister, Pam Holcomb & husband Robert of Titusville; two special grandchildren, Jacob & Jeremy Parsons; seventeen step-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; and several aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Larry” Koon, Sr., a son, Joseph John Fife, Jr.; two brothers, W. Roy Walls, Jr. and Grant I. Walls; and a granddaughter, Cassandra Lynn Ryder.

Friends may call at the Breedtown Baptist Church on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM and attend the funeral service following visitation hours on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the church with Rev. Eric Reamer, pastor of Oil City Free Christian Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Cherrytree Twp., Venango Co.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Breedtown Baptist Church, 2037 Cherrytree Road, Titusville, PA 16354, or the Chapmanville Volunteer Fire Department, 206 Noel Road, Titusville, PA 16354.

Thomas P. McElhinny, 98, of Rt. 36 Brookville, Pa., passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Forbes Hospice at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Born on September 17, 1915, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of Lena Blanc.

He married Margaret T. Petras on February 28, 1938, in Wheeling, WV; she preceded him in death on March 23, 2004.

He worked for over 30 years as a driller for National Fuel Gas Co.

He was a member of the Heath Twp. Sportsman’s Club.

He is survived by two sons, Ronald J. McElhinny of Brookville, Pa. and Francis S. McElhinny of Lancaster, Pa., three grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by seven sisters.

Visitation hours are on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Funeral services are on Friday, January 17, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, Pa. 15825, with the Rev. William Laska officiating.

Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rose Twp., Jefferson Co., Pa.

Debra S. Wells, 60, a resident of 209 S. Park St., Franklin died peacfully at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2014 in UPMC – Northwest with her lo0ving family by her side following a brief illness.

She was born September 4, 1953 in Franklin; a beloved daughter of Patricia L. “Groo” Stewart McSparren and the late: William Ivan McSparren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk St., Franklin.

To read the full obituary visit, http://www.hartlefuneralhome.com/obituaries/wells.htm.

Theodore (Ted) P. Corbett, 54, of Kingston Township died unexpectedly as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014.

Born in Clarion, Ted was the son of Jean Smith Corbett, Clarion, and the late Robert E. Corbett. He was a graduate of Clarion Limestone High School.

A successful area businessman, Ted was well-known by many. He enjoyed detailing his cars, landscaping his yard, hunting, golfing, and especially enjoyed the time spent with his family.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife of 22 years, Jackie Binnick Corbett; daughter, Jennifer Corbett, and son, Matthew Corbett, both at home; brother, Timothy Corbett and wife, Theresa, Clarion; nephews, Logan, Tanner and Ian Corbett, all of Clarion; and his beloved dachshunds, Max and Daisy.

The Corbett family will receive friends from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.