All Obituaries

Betty Jane Kidder, 93, formerly of Seneca passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Clarion Nursing and Rehab.   Born on May 30, 1926 in Pittsburgh she was the daughter of Rudolph and Pearl Gantt Reinheimer.   On May 28, 1955 she was married to George Dudley Kidder who preceded her in death.   Betty Jane enjoyed spending time in her garden and reading.   She is survived by a daughter Vicki Clark and her husband Rick of Seneca, a niece Linda Caley and husband...

Anthony “Big T” J. Totin, 67, of Newmansville passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on October 16, 2019, after a courageous battle against a lengthy illness. Born on January 15, 1952 in McKeesport, PA he was the son of the late Ernest and Arline Adamitis Totin. Anthony graduated from McKeesport Area High School and attended Penn State University of McKeesport. On April 24, 2004 he was married to the former Darla M. Cosgrove Totin and she...

Shirley J. Weiser, 80, of Lickingville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Clarion Hospital.   Born on January 13, 1939 in Lickingville, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Ethel Anderson Dehner.   Shirley was a homemaker most of her life but also worked for many of the cabins in Cook Forest in her early years.   On June 27, 1964 she was married to Albert Weiser Jr. who preceded her in death in September 1983.   Shirley enjoyed spending time...

Helen Catherine Graham Culp Smerkar, 93, of Lake Lucy, PA died September 26 at the Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.   Born May 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna Gilford Graham .   Helen belonged to St Michaels Church in Fryburg, PA.    Helen graduated from Farmington High School in 1945.  She worked 32 years at Crator Manufacturing in Tionesta, PA.  After retiring Helen volunteered at St...

Donna L. Nugent, 79, formerly of Venus, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 after a period of declining health.   Born on March 9, 1940 in President, PA she was the daughter of George and Gladys Beck Bigley .   Donna was a graduate of Clarion High School.   She was married on June 4 1960 to John Nugent who survives.   Donna attended Tionesta Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Tionesta.   At the start of her working career Donna was a secretary...

Duane “Butch” V. Schmader, 74, of Leeper passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident.   Born on May 12, 1945 in Huefner he was the son of Bernard and Marie Weaver Schmader.   He was married on November 28, 1975 to Melinda Williams Schmader and she survives.   Butch retired from Cook Forest State Park where he was a carpenter. When not working he enjoyed wood working motorcycle, hunting, and he enjoyed spending time in...

Eunice K. Slye, 99, of Venus passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Oakwood Heights after period of declining health.   Born on December 3,1919 in Shippenville she was the daughter of Harry T. and Ruth V. Davis Wingard.   She was a graduate of Shippenville High School.   On December 19, 1941 she was married to Charles H. Slye who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2005.   Eunice was a member of the Pine City Free Methodist Church where she taught Sunday...

Charles A. Fesenmyer, 93, of Venus passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 after period of declining health.   Born on March 8, 1926 in Oil City he was the son of Theodore and Gladys Brunson Fesenmyer..   He was a 1944 graduate of Shippenville High School.   On June 14, 1952 he was married to the former Marian Albaugh Fesenmyer who preceded him in death on December 21, 2015.   He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   Charles worked for National...

Clair H Bauer, 88, of Lake Lucy passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 after period of declining health. Born on August 23, 1930 in Lucinda, he was the son of Ambrose and Regina Beichner Bauer. Clair was married Oct. 10, 1953, to Dorothy E. Groner Bauer who preceded him in death on April 2, 2005. He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Clair worked for Siegel Coal Company until he bought his own truck and went into business for himself. He was known as Blueberry on the CB,...

Kenneth E. Baker, 91, of Shippenville, formerly of Huefner passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center after a period of declining health. He had been a resident for 3 years.   Born on September 17, 1927 in Huefner, he was the son of the late Russell and Florence Kaness Baker.   He attended the Huefner school.   Kenneth was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Venus for many years.   He was employed at several jobs working as...