All Obituaries

Harriett P. “Pat” Francisco, 99, of Marble passed away on April 1, 2024 at Shippenville Healthcare after a period of declining health. Born on October 4, 1924 in Clarion County, she was one of John and Chloetilda Hartle Weaver's five daughters. Pat was married to Eugene Francisco who preceded her in death in 2005. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.  Pat loved to visit with friends and family, especially if someone was willing to play Euchre or...

William C. Fesenmyer, 74 of Seneca passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.   Born on January 15, 1950 in Oil City he was the son of the late Clyde and Freda Beck Fesenmyer.   He graduated from North Clarion High School and the Electronic Computer Institute in Pittsburgh.   He attended St. Joseph Church in Oil City.   William worked for Oil Well Supply, Manion Steel Barrell Co, Franklin Steel and Joy. Outside of work he enjoyed riding motorcycle, working in his...

Henry E. Beichner, 82, of Shippenville passed away March 11, 2024, after a period of declining health.   Born on June 27, 1941 in Clarion, PA, he was the son of the late Enos Joseph and Elda Motter Beichner.   He was a graduate of North Clarion High School.   Henry was married at St. Michael Church in Fryburg by Father Theobald, on August 27, 1966 to Joan Moody Beichner who preceded him in death on March 4, 2016.   He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg,...

Albert Willard Parker, ladies' man, office supply aficionado, and lover of Fig Newtons has died at the age of 88. His spirit was released on Sunday, March 10th @ 12:01am. There was a conversation that happened in his room about whether or not one could hear after no longer being responsive. Also discussed was the fact that Saturday is the most common day to die. He was lovingly encouraged to let go, to rest, to be peaceful. So, by Al holding on until 12:01 Sunday morning, it made it easy to...

Jane E Croyle age 62 of Shippenville passed away at home surrounded by family after a  two year long battle with cancer.   Born on January 26,1962 in Clarion. She was the daughter of Charles F  and Elizabeth J (Lander) Rapp of Marble.   Jane graduated from Keystone High School.   On June 14, 2014 she married Robert C Croyle who survives.   Jane worked at Jamesway and Clarion Fiberboard Plant. She enjoyed riding her four wheeler, fishing, spending time...

Jason L. “Jake” Hoffman passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jason was the son of Verna and Leonard ‘Sonny’ Hoffman, he was born April 14, 1973, in Clarion PA. Jason married his best friend, Dianne (Jones) Hoffman on Dec. 4, 2016. He is the beloved father of Jacob and Julia Hoffman & Alex and Ava Bilunka. Jason was a lifetime member of the Washington Twp Volunteer Fire Dept. Jason joined the Fire Dept at...

Stanley R. Yurczak, 83, of Tidioute passed away on February 2, 2024 after a period of declining health.   Born on October 24, 1940 in Sheffield, PA he was the son of Stanley Jr and Grace Konieg Yurczak.   On June 21, 1999 he was married to Andrea James Yurczak who survives.   Stanley was a retired Staff Sergeant 82nd Airborne Engineer and he received the purple heart during the Vietnam War. He retired to his haven in Whig Hill where he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting,...

Etta Jean Hart Mahle, age 99 of Venus, passed away Sunday, January 14th at Water Run Landing in Clarion.  She was born on May 6, 1924 in Kennerdell, Venango County.  She was the daughter of the late John Scott and Martha Catherine Beach Hart. Etta Jean was a graduate of Rockland Vocational High School, “Class of 1942”.  During World War 2, she worked at the local Defense Plants.  During this time, she met her future husband, Albert (Pete) Mahle at a local...

Mary E. Dechant, 86, of Fryburg passed away Sunday December 24, 2023 after a brief illness.   Born on August 23, 1937 in Fryburg she was the daughter of Henry W. and Lucy Obenrider Dechant.   Mary attended St. Michael Elementary School and graduated from North Clarion High School in 1955.   She was a member of St. Michael Church and served as the church secretary for over 50 years starting in 1962 until she retired a few years ago.   Mary enjoyed spending time in...

Ruth Maxine Lowry Davis Webb, 95, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 after a short illness.   Born on April 12, 1928 in Franklin she was the daughter of Frank and Ina Gardner Lowry.   On November 20, 1981 she was married to Richard Webb who preceded her in death on Aug 3, 2016.   Maxine was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   Maxine served as manager of the Belles Letters Club of Oil City for 25 years. After moving to Shippenville she worked at...