Mary I. Hollenbaugh, 94, of Laurelbrooke Landing, Brookville, passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Shippenville with her nieces by her side.

Born on May 23, 1919 in Panic, Pennsylvania; she was the daughter of William M. and Edith Hawk Hollenbaugh.

Mary worked as a cashier at the ACME Super Market in Clarion and Anderson Super Market in Warren.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarion. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens Main Street of Clarion.

Mary loved to read Amish books, knitting and crocheting, puzzle books, and playing cards.

She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews including three nieces, Shirley Dolby and her husband, Lad, of Strattanville, Dorothy Over and the late, Windy Over, of Sligo, and Janet McKee and her husband, Rusty, of Mississippi.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Allen Hollenbaugh, William Hollenbaugh, Ray Hollenbaugh, Harry Hollenbaugh, and Marlow Hollenbaugh; and two sisters, Dorothea Smith and Mildred Harkins.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, in the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Deryl Larsen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Clarion, officiating.

Interment will be held in the Panic Cemetery.

Memorials and donations can be made to the Clarion Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214.

Lloyd D Ritchey, 87, of Franklin, passed away at 6:20 a.m on Tuesday, April 29th, at The Caring Place where he had resided for the past several years.

Born September 9, 1926, Lloyd was the son of the late Domer R. and Frances Beers Ritchey. Lloyd married the former Shirley DeLong on October 3, 1947. He was a WWII Army Veteran, having served from November 28, 1944 until July 31, 1946. While serving in the military, Lloyd was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.

Lloyd worked at Joy Manufacturing for 14 years as a laborer and retired from there in 1987. He was past commander of American Legion Post #476; a life member and former officer of the V.F.W., a member of Myrtle Lodge #316, Valley of Oil City, Valley of New Castle, and Zem Zem Shrine of Erie and Tri-Wheels, and also a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge #1842. Lloyd also served as Supervisor of French Creek Township for 34 years, and served as Superintendent of Frankin Cemetery and Graham Cemetery. He enjoyed hunting and playing softball, where he pitched in the Hay Rake League for the former Re-Arm Sporting Good Team. Lloyd also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sister, Carol Ann Reitz of Franklin; his sister’s-in-law, Connie Ritchey of Polk, Nancy Ritchey of Franklin, and Geraldine Jolley of Pleasantville; and several nieces and nephews that dearly loved him and knew him as “Unk”.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold B. Ritchey, Clair D. Ritchey, Glenn V. Ritchey, Robert L. Ritchey, and James E. Ritchey.

Family and friends of Lloyd will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 3-7 PM. Funeral Services for Lloyd will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11 AM at The Caring Place Chapel with the Rev. Johnathan Bell from the Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church officiating.

In Lloyd’s memory memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Loving Fund, PO Box 1055, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or Asera Care Hospice , 1600 Pennisula Drive, Suite 14, Erie, PA 16505.

Ella Mae Stone, 82, of Oil City, died following an extended illness on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Shippenville on November 13, 1931 to the late John Quincy Adam Bell and Amelia Agnes Cohlhepp Bell.

She was a 1949 graduate of Oil City High School.

Mrs. Stone was a member of the Oil City Moose Lodge and the Military Order of the Cooties -VFW Ladies Auxiliary, where she held various positions throughout the years.

She was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church in Oil City.

Ella was a talented seamstress, enjoyed baking and making candy, playing card games, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She and her husband owned and operated the East End Upholstery Shop in Oil City for nearly thirty years.

She was married on September 23, 1950 to Richard Thomas Stone, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1992.

She has three surviving daughters: Patricia McClellan and her husband Robert, Deborah Burgdorfer, and Cathy Lynn Voit and her husband David, all of Oil City; eight grandchildren, Bill Schell and wife Tisha, Melissa Burgdorfer, Robert McClellan, Catherine Detrich and husband Ezekiel, Mark Burgdorfer, Jr., Sara Guerra and husband Tyler, Anna Voit and Mary Voit; and eight great-grandchildren, Madison, Mya, Liam, Morgan, Jaidyn, Caleb, Ahren, and Brady.

Also surviving is her sister, Jessie Stover and husband Donald of Titusville; two brothers-in-law, Jim Wice and Robert Rode; and four sisters-in-law, Doris and Rose Bell and Charlotte and Bonnie Stone; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Peter and Katie Cohlhepp; paternal grandparents, George and Mary Bell; five sisters, Ima Hackett, Margie Findlay, Mary Haniwalt, Ada Wice and Agnes Rode; four brothers, George, Chester “Jim”, Robert “Deitz”, and John Bell; eight brothers-in-law, John, Jim, Edward, and Pat Stone, Red Hackett, Mutt Cropp, Howard Findlay, and Waldo Haniwalt; and six sisters-in-law, Isabel, Jessie, Mary Margaret, and Teresa Stone, Ann Thomas, and Delores Bell.

Friends will be received Wednesday (April 30) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Hile-Best Funeral Home, Inc., 2781 Rte. 257 in Seneca, Cranberry Township. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home Thursday (May 1) at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor of St. Stephen Church, officiating.

Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718

Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or to the Venango County VNA Hospice, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin PA 16323.

Ronald J. Feely Jr. , 26, of 331 Hasson Ave. Oil City, PA. died April 29, 2014.

Born Dec. 3, 1987 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of Steven Bryan & Valerie Sloan Bryan.

Ronnie was a 2007 graduate of Oil City High School.

He was currently working for John Beach Construction.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and four-wheeling.

Ronnie enjoyed shooting pool and while in high school was a member of the Oilers Football Team.

He is survived  by his parents of Oil City; his fiancé Wendy Mellring of Oil City; his step children, Mazie & Emilee Mellring of Oil City;  and by five sisters Stephanie & Cody Webster of Oil City, Ashley Feely of Rouseville, Stacy Sutch & her husband Richard of North Carolina, Sarah Bryan & her fiancé Corey Irwin of Seneca, and Shyanne Bryan of Oil City; 7 nieces and nephews, Tucker Webster, Raleigh, Jayden and Stevielynn Wells, Zachary &  Jazmine Sutch and Skyler Bryan; and his grandmother, Judith Deeter of Oil City.

A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory is handling funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in care of the Reinsel Funeral Home 116 Bissell Ave. Oil City, PA. 16301.

Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com

Judith Gordon Philp, 74, of Thompson Street Brookville lost her battle with cancer Tuesday April 29th, 2014 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.
Born December 29, 1939, in Reynoldsville, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Ellen L. Vandivort Gordon.
She was married to Dr. Fred Philp on July 28, 1962.

She was a graduated from Reynoldsville High School and Penn State University with a degree in elementary education.
She taught at Penn Hills prior to her marriage and raising her family in Brookville. She was a member of the Brookville Presbyterian Church.

Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She appreciated the theater and would often attend Sawmill Theater productions with her friends. In November, she traveled to New York City for the first time and was thrilled to attend “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway with her children.

She is survived by her children Scott G. Philp and his wife Karen of Mechanicsburg, PA, Bryant D. Philp and his wife Susan of New Market, MD, Jennifer Philp Lamb and her husband John of Mooresville, NC, her brothers Dr. Dan S. Gordon and his wife Patricia of Wishaw, PA and Joe B. Gordon and his wife Nancy of Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA and 7 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one granddaughter.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6PM to 9PM at the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St. Brookville, PA 15825
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Nathan Royster officiating.
Interment will be at the Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church – Main and White St. Brookville, PA 15825, or to the Presbyterian Church – 608 Main St. Reynoldsville, Pa. 15851

Sandra Miller Walters, 76, of Chillicothe, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, April 30, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her children following a brief illness.

She was born March 7, 1938 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Gertrude (Cotter) Miller. Her husband, George Walters preceded her in death in 1996.

Surviving are her children, Lucretia Jones, North Carolina, Cathy (Mark) Patrick, Columbus, Terry (Ann) Lawrence, Tina (Rich) Rager and Raymond (Paula) Lawrence, all of Chillicothe; and a step-son, Georgie Walters, Cooperstown, Pennsylvania. She was a loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren and an awesome great-grandmother to 10 great –grandchildren; and her dearest friends, Norma Shreve and Nola Dickinson.

Her parents, 2 brothers and a sister preceded her in death.

Sandra had lived her life as a caregiver, not only to her children but to many others as well. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME with Fr. William Hahn officiating.

A private burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until the hour of service on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or to Hospice of Adena Health System.

Myrtle N. Chandler, 94, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, at Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo.

She was born November 18, 1919 in Mahoning Twp., Armstrong County, PA, the daughter of Elmer Clade and Jennie Grace (White) Eberhart.

Myrtle was a lifetime resident of the area and attended the Leatherwood Church in New Bethlehem.

She previously worked at Earl Bartlett’s Store in Cottage Hill for many years but after marrying William Preston Chandler on March 9, 1945, she stayed home to care for her family.

In her free time, Myrtle enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her many pets and beloved grandchildren.

Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Marie Kirkpatrick and husband, Lyle, of Rimersburg; grandchildren, William Kirkpatrick and wife, Connie, Kyle Kirkpatrick and wife, Beth, and Shanelle Ferringer and husband, Rodney; great-grandchildren, Natasha Vasbinder and husband, Cory, Tucker Kirkpatrick, Haley Kirkpatrick, Laura Kirkpatrick, and Tiya, Luke, Kirk, Max and Cooper Ferringer; and great-great-grandchildren, Addisson, Cailin and Cadence Vasbinder.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 37 years, William Preston Chandler, who died November 5, 1982; and brother, William Thomas Eberhart.

At Myrtle’s request services will be private.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bethlehem, PA.

Ethel M. Fulton, 101, formerly of Harrisville died Sunday April 27, 2014 at Trinity Living Center, Grove City.

A daughter of the late John F. and Anna Belle Fleming Koepke Sr, she was born in Pittsburgh on May 7, 1912.

She was a graduate of Peabody High School.

Ethel was employed as a bank teller for Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh before moving to Harrisville in 1974.

She then worked 15 years for N. Lee Ligo Associates of Slippery Rock.

Mrs. Fulton had been an active member of the Harmony Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Esther Ruth Circle and served as church treasurer.

She had been a member of the Eastern Star in Grove City and volunteered for the Northern Butler County Food Pantry.

On November 26, 1956 she married William D. Fulton; he died April 16, 1971.

Surviving are a brother John F. Koepke Jr. of Bethel Park; two step-daughters Audrey J. Fulton and Mrs. Carl (Dolores) Nelson both of McKeesport; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth K. Blohm.

Memorial services will be held in the Jamison Funeral Home 117 N. Main St., Harrisville at 11 a.m. Thursday May 1 with her nephew Rev. John F. “Jack” Koepke and the Rev. Dr. John C. McElwain, her former pastor officiating.

Her family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of the service.

Interment will follow in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

Memorial donations if desired may be made to the Harmony Presbyterian Church P.O.Box 406, Harrisville PA 16038

Luella Wedekind, 86, of Shippenville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.

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Harry Hayes Turk, 84, of Oil City, died at 11:20 pm Saturday, April 26, 2014, at SouthWoods Assisted Living in Titusville.

Born March 29, 1930 in Plumer, he was a son of the late Claude Clinton and Flossie Elouise Drake Turk.

Mr. Turk was a graduate of Oil City High School and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

He service in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Turk was an Electrical Engineer and had worked for NASA in Huntsville Alabama, working on the manned lunar landing, later he retired as a civilian contractor for the US Navy in Toms River, NJ, still working the space program.

He attended the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City.

On June 28, 1955 he married the former Carolyn Applequist, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Kevin Turk of Kansas City, Kansas; a daughter, Sandra Behn of White Bear Lake MN; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers, Wade Turk of Franklin and Ronald C. Turk of Townsend WI; and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Turk and Eugene Turk.

There will be no visitation.

A committal service with full military honors will be scheduled at a later date.

Interment will be in Plumer Cemetery.

The Morrison Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jeffrey Brian Rankin, 59, of Rimersburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at his residence. 

He was born February 26, 1955 in Butler, PA, the son of James C. and Anne J. (Posey) Rankin.

Jeff was a resident of the Rimersburg area all of his life. He attended Clarion University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications. He previously worked as a truck driver for Davis Cookie and most recently worked in the stockroom at Walmart. Jeff had a passion for cars, and took great pleasure in rebuilding and restoring classic cars. Jeff was a strong advocate for Alcoholics Anonymous, often speaking at their meetings. He will be best remembered for always having a smile on his face, for being good with people and for having a wonderful sense of humor.

He will be missed by his sons, Jeffrey Rankin, Jr., of East Brady, and Keenan and Beau Rankin, both of Rimersburg; daughter, Shelby Rankin, of Rimersburg; brothers, James Rankin and wife, Marilyn, of Rimersburg, Dennis Rankin and wife, Judy, of Petrolia, and David Rankin, of Minneapolis, MN; and sisters, Mary Ann Wise and husband, Stanley, and Nancy Carmichael and husband, Alan, all of Rimersburg.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Contributions can be made in Jeff’s honor to Alcoholics Anonymous, Western Pennsylvania Area, PO Box 152, Conway, PA 15027.

Chesley (“Ches”) C. Deeter, 90, of Donation Hill Road, Cooperstown died at 10:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Sugar Creek Station, Franklin.

Born December 29, 1923 in Deckard’s Run, PA, Chesley was the son of the late Herbert and Martha (Williams) Deeter.

On October 15, 1949 he married the former Letty Logsdon, who preceded him in death on January 19, 1998.

Chesley was a graduate of Cochranton High School. He was employed as a crane operator for Cytemp Steel in Titusville until his retirement in 1991. He also worked part-time for Deeter Homes.

Mr. Deeter was a member of the Cooperstown United Methodist Church.

Ches enjoyed hunting, golfing, carpentry, and wood working. He loved cars and his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Chesley is survived by his daughters, Brenda Bell and her husband, Jeff of Franklin and Deborah Ritchey of Denver, NC; his sisters, Mary Mitchell of Cooperstown and Dorothy Neely of Florida; five grandchildren, Alicia Biondi and her husband, Dr. Dan Biondi of Denver, NC, Brieann Carone of Cooperstown, Catelynn Bell of Franklin, Lynee Biller and her husband, Craig of Hopewell, PA, and Daneen Bell of Pittsburgh; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, as listed above.

Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 2-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Randy Ritchey pastor of The Oak Grove Church, officiating.

Interment will be in Cooperstown Cemetery.

In Chesley’s memory, memorial donations may be made to the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department and/or the Cooperstown Library.

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

Ignatius John Nugent, 50, of Sligo, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 30, 2014 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born October 10, 1963 to James Fiet and Ethel Marie Beichner Nugent.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Ignatius served in the United States Navy from January 1983 to September 1987.

He was a retired truck driver and he also graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Pittsburgh. Ignatius enjoyed making homemade wine.

He is survived by his siblings, Patricia and Robert Eakin of Knox, Victoria and Fred McComb of Stoneboro, Joyce and Jack Stanford of Callensburg, James and Carol Nugent of Norfolk, VA, Mike Nugent and his fiancée, Leslie, of Sligo, Madeline York and Tim Snyder of Dempseytown, and Rebecca Nugent and her companion, Charlie, of Knox, and a special nephew, Chuckie Shreffler, with whom he made his home, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Joining him on his journey to meet the Lord, were his parents, two sisters, Shirley Shreffler and Mary McClellan, and a brother, Robert Nugent.

There will be no public services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home Inc. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Allen S. “Al” Baker, 67, of Chicora, a well known retired teacher, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening, April 30, 2014 at his home.

Al was born in Olean, NY on October 12, 1946. He was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Dunn Baker. Al was a long time member of the North Butler Hunting and Fishing Club, and was a life member of Chicora Moose Lodge #962. He enjoyed the company of his grandkids, playing poker with his buddies, playing the lottery, visiting casinos, working outside his home, and flower gardening. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending the races. Al was a 1964 graduate of Smethport High School, and a 1968 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with degrees in Business Education, Business English, Business Math, Accounting and Typing. Al earned a Master’s Degree from Robert Morris University. Mr. Baker had a distinguished teaching career at Karns City High School which spanned four decades and three generations of students. His career at Karns City began on August 7, 1968; he retired on June 6, 2008. Mr. Baker also served as the advisor for the year book staff at Karns City High School for many years.

Al is survived by his wife, Kathleen Anderson Baker, whom he married on May 20, 1989 at the Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church. Also surviving are three children, Keith Williams Jr. of Chicora, Shelli Cornelius of Fenelton, and Kris Williams and his wife, Hilary, of Karns City; five grandchildren, Danielle, Austin, Krista, Lauren, and Koen; three sisters, Nancy Sturdavant and her husband, Jim, of Smethport, Mary Loomis and her husband, Jim, of Transfer, and Kate Martz and her husband, Kurt, of Fredericksburg, Va., as well as a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Baker was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Richard Baker.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora, from Noon – 3 and 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday. Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #962 Chicora will conduct a memorial service for their departed brother at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Dennis Barger, Al’s Colleague, and the pastor of the Scrubgrass Stone Church in Emlenton, officiating. Interment will be at Hemphill Cemetery, Chicora. Memorial contributions in Mr. Baker’s memory may be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505. To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com

Jeanne Dunlap, 86, of Chicora, a well-known retired registered nurse, passed away peacefully at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Jeanne was born in East Brady on November 4, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Jordan Yount.

She was a 1945 graduate of East Brady High School and a 1948 graduate of the Butler County Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. In her earlier years Jeanne had been employed by the Deshon VA Hospital in Butler. She also had been employed by Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. For more than three decades Jeanne had been employed as a registered nurse at Dr. Ernest Molchany’s office in Chicora. Following her employment with Dr. Molchany she was employed as a cardiac rehab nurse for Dr. Sethi in East Brady and in Butler.

Jeanne was married on December 22, 1949 at the First Presbyterian Church in East Brady to Melvin J. Dunlap. Mr. Dunlap preceded her in death on December 18, 1999.

She was a long time member of the Union First Presbyterian Church in Cowansville where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Rivers Bend Quilting Guild at Brady’s Bend. She enjoyed baking cookies and the company of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jeanne was a past matron and life member of Chicora Chapter #354 Order of the Eastern Star, now affiliated with Butler Chapter #45 Order of the Eastern Star. Jeanne led Silver Sneakers, an exercise group for seniors.

Jeanne is survived by three sons, Melvin J. Dunlap Jr., Randy L. Dunlap and his wife, Diana, and Jeffrey W. Dunlap and his wife, Lisa, all of Chicora; four grandchildren, Jason Dunlap and his wife, Holly, Jennifer Graham and her husband, Matthew, Jeremy Dunlap and his wife, Shanon, and Ashley Cooper and her husband, Corey, all of Chicora; eight great grandchildren, Conrad, Abigail, Jaylee, Cole, Arianna, Hunter, Caden, and Madelyn; a sister, Donna Olcus, of Kittanning, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Nathan James Dunlap, who died May 3, 1985 and Nicholas George Dunlap, who died February 23, 2004, and a sister, Alice Stanley.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Friday (today). A funeral service will be held from the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Saturday the Rev. Mary Marks King, pastor of the First Union Presbyterian Church, Cowansville, officiating. Interment will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Park, Worthington. Member of The Butler Chapter #45 Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Dunlap’s memory may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice 115 Technology Dr. Butler, Pa 16001. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Luella Marie Moyer Wedekind, 86 of Shippenville passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Golden Living in Shippenville.

Born July 1, 1927, in Knox she was the daughter of Bennett and Viola Moyer. Luella work as an aid for the VNA. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards and traveling. On June 30, 1952 she married Dwight Wedekind and he survives.

Along with her husband Luella is survived by a son Matthew Wedekind and his wife Peggy of Shippenville, a daughter in law Sharon Wedekind of Shippenville, five grandchildren Erick Hawk, Jamie Hawk, Tim Hawk and his wife Amy, Josh Wedekind, Shasta Walker and her husband Joe, four step grandsons Adam Kemmer, Ryan Kemmer, Mile Kemmer, Broc Kemmer, eighteen great grand children, a sister Eileen Grabe, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Luella was preceded in death by a daughter Charlotte Hawk, a son Dana Wedekind Sr., a grandson Dana Wedekind Jr., two brothers Lawrence Moyer, Leonard Moyer, a sister Eleanor Moore and an infant brother.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday May 3, at the McEntire-Weaver Fuenral Home, 504 East Penn. Ave, Knox. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Richard Grabe officiating.

In lieu flowers the family suggest memorial be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA, P.O. 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA 16214, Shippenville-Elk Fire or Ambulance Company, PO Box 160, Shippenville PA 16254.

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

Margaret Regina “Maggie” Kunselman, age 82, of New Bethlehem, died early Friday morning, May 2, 2014 at her home following an illness.

Born September 6, 1931 in New Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Birdie Kohler Wurm.

She married Howard S. “Sam” Kunselman on November 6, 1965 and he survives.

Maggie was the bookkeeper at New Bethlehem Auto Parts until retiring to care for her son, Danny.

She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in New Bethlehem and the church Rosary Society.

Maggie enjoyed spending time at her camp at the Allegheny River in Rimer and 4th of July family reunions.

Survivors include her husband, Sam; two sons: Christopher Plavney and his wife, Cindy, of North Charleston, South Carolina and Howard S. Kunselman, III and his wife, Amy, of Madison, Alabama; a daughter: Laura L. Lankford and her husband, Frederick, of Ashford, Connecticut; Nine grandchildren: Eli, Jenny, Nickolas, Ryan, Jenna, Katelyn, Michael, Hayden and Audrey.

Also surviving is a sister, Helen Sloan, of California; step brother, William McGregor of Shannondale and close friend, Margie Shirey and the Shirey clan.

In addition to her parents, Maggie was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Plavney; brother, William L. Wurm; sister, Betty Jane Wurm and two step-sisters, Nancy Bowser and Sylvia Bailey

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014 at the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service Chapel, 233 Penn Street, New Bethlehem.

A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014 in the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 201 Washington Street, New Bethlehem. Father Samuel Bungo will serve as celebrant.

Interment will take place in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in New Bethlehem.

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

Hazen “Knute” D. Doutt, 85, of Crawford Avenue, Polk died at 5:30 AM Friday ,May 2, 2014 at Sugar Creek Station.

Born May 27, 1928 in Polk, Hazen was the son of the late Claude and Olive B. (Armstrong) Doutt.

Knute was a graduate of Stoneboro High School.

On January 1, 1952 he married Florence “Jean” Hawthorne, who survives.

Knute proudly served his country in The Army during the Korean War era.

He retired from Joy Manufacturing after 18 years as an IBM Operator. Knute was also a superintendent for PennDOT and an administrative assistant for United Data.

He was a member of Polk United Methodist Church, the Myrtle Lodge #316, Oil Valley Lodge of Perfection, and the Washington Club..

Knute was always looking for ways to spend time at his hunting camp in Tionesta. Five Bear Camp was built by him, his father, and his brothers. Along with camp, Knute enjoyed his fishing trips to Canada with family and friends, hunting squirrel and coon with his dogs, horse shows, and driving his truck.

In addition to his wife Jean, Hazen is survived by his sons, David A. Doutt and his wife, Mary, of Titusville and Dana R. Doutt and his wife Jody of Utica; his daughter, Nancy J. Stamm and her husband, Gary of Palmyra, PA; his brother, James E. Doutt and his wife, Doris of Polk; his brother-in-laws, Lewis Sandieson, and Dave Hawthorne and his wife, Penny; his sister-in-laws, Lorys Green and her husband, Donald, and Connie Hawthorne.

He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Tierney Doutt, Carolyn Rogers, Tom Collins, Tristan Doutt, Tara Doutt, Tyson Doutt, Christina Finegan, Cody Doutt, Scott Sloss, Melissa Patrick, Justin Sloss, Justin Stamm, and Adriane Felmlee; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Jacob Ryan Doutt; his brothers, Howard and Harold; and his sisters, Eleanore Adams, Marie Dickens, and Lois Kirkpatrick.

Services for Knute will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery.

In Hazen’s memory, memorial donations may be made to Polk Volunteer Fire Department, 710 Main Street, Polk, PA 16342 and/or the Polk United Methodist Church, 715 Main Street, Polk, PA 16342.

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

William “Rick” Miller Sr.,59, of 192 Lawsonham St. Rimersburg died at 1:15 PM Friday May 2, 2014 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Butler on September 19, 1954, he was the son of William H. and June Flick Miller. Rick was a lifelong resident of Rimersburg and graduated from Union High School in 1972. He was married to the former Elizabeth “Libby” Craig on July 12,1974 and she survives.

In his younger years, Rick operated the former Pennzoil in Rimersburg, worked on the railroad a few years for Conrail, 10 years in the mines for R&P Coal Co., and he retired in 2012 as Admissions Director after 18 years of service with the Sugarcreek Rest Home near Chicora. He was a faithful member of the Rimersburg United Methodist Church and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

In addition to his wife Lib, Rick is survived by 2 sons and their wives, Rick Jr. and Tricia Miller of Shippenville and Matthew and Kelly Miller of Davidson, NC; 2 daughters and their husbands, Brianne and Eric Ochs of Rimersburg and Courtney and Tyler DeSanto of Hawthorn; 7 grandchildren and 1 brother Randy “Pizza” Miller and his wife Beth of West Pittsburgh. He is also survived by his aunt Martha Sweeney of Petrolia, many in-laws, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday May 5, 2014 at the Varner Funeral Home, 1632 Bald Eagle St. in Sligo. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday May 6, 2014 from the Rimersburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Fetter, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in the Rimersburg Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to the BHS Foundation, One Hospital Way Butler, PA 16001. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.varnerfuneralhome.com.

Marti Ann Whitcomb, 52, of Tampa, FL., a native and former resident of Oil City, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at her home, following a courageous, two-year battle with cancer.

Her husband, Christopher T.  Whitcomb, was at her side. They had resided for more than 14 years at 13204-D National Drive, Tampa.

Marti was born Jan. 19, 1962, in Oil City, the first of two daughters to Conrad L. and Rona Jean Mohnkern Reisinger. The family moved to Altoona in 1966 and then to Fort Lauderdale, FL., in 1972, returning to the Oil City/Franklin area every year to visit with relatives and friends.

Marti graduated from Hollywood Hills High School near Fort Lauderdale in 1980 and worked for several employers before joining Marina Bay Resort as the hostess in the company’s private restaurant and club.

She returned to Oil City in the mid-1980s after her grandfather had a heart attack. She worked for a brief period at Thrift Drug in Oil City and then at the Fashion Bug store in Cranberry Mall. She was promoted to a management position and was transferred to the company’s Meadville Mall store but later left the retail firm and went to work at Sandy K. Hovis State Farm Insurance in Oil City. She attended Galloway United Methodist Church while in Oil City.

After returning to Fort Lauderdale in the mid-1990s, she became the daytime restaurant manager at the beachside Bahia Mar Yacht Resort. She soon met her husband-to-be, who worked at the Best Western Oceanside Inn.  Both of them continued to work in the hotel and restaurant business, living for a time in Key Largo, FL., and Daytona Beach, FL., as well as in West Palm Beach, FL., before moving to Tampa. They were married in Tampa on Sept. 29, 2001.

While in Tampa, Marti worked for several years as the banquet manager at the Holiday Inn near Busch Gardens. She last worked at an Olive Garden restaurant until her failing health and cancer treatments forced her to step away.

Marti loved to cook, whether the dish was simple or complex, and had an uncanny ability to taste something new and figure out the seasonings and other ingredients. Most of all she loved to share those dishes with friends, neighbors and co-workers. She often took food to the gatehouse at her apartment complex, to an employee at the grocery store, to the staff at a shop she liked to visit and, more recently, to the doctors, nurses and others at the many medical offices and facilities she had to visit regularly.

Although her life was cut short by cancer, it was full. She lived in Hawaii for a short period of time, vacationed in Canada and Mexico as well as the U.S., and, with her husband, took more than a dozen cruises in the Caribbean and often visited the Orlando resorts. She also modeled while in Florida and was a contestant in the 1983 Miss Florida USA Pageant.

She befriended everyone she met. In recent weeks she was unable to talk due to the cancer in her neck and throat, so she communicated by pen and paper. Moments before she passed, she wrote in her journal: “I love all of you. Good night. We’ll see ya upstairs. Love, me.”

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her beloved parents in Fort Lauderdale; her sister and brother-in-law, Carol L. and Jeff Brown of Oil City; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Kerry Whitcomb of Spring Lake, N.J.; her nephew, Julian Brown of Oil City; her niece, Hannah Whitcomb of Spring Lake; and her uncle, Glen L. Mohnkern of Oil City.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mildred E. Reisinger of Franklin and Glen L. and Ellen C. Mohnkern of Oil City.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory in Oil City.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The Rev. Jerry Breedlove Jr., pastor of the Oil City Community Alliance Church in Oil City, will officiate.

A committal service will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery at Sandy Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Marti Whitcomb’s name be made to Melech House, a Hospice facility, at 1125 N. 52^nd St., Suite 100, Tampa, FL., 33617.