All Obituaries

Russell J. Smerkar, 75, of Lake Lucy passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 after a period of declining health.   Born on June 5, 1947 in Strobleton he was the son of the late Henry M and Dorothy Siegel Smerkar.   He had been a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   A proud veteran, he enlisted in the Army upon graduation from North Clarion High School in 1966. His three years of service included a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Unfortunately, during this...

Gregory Scott Daum, 60, of Oil City passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday June 13, 2022 at his home. Born on December 5, 1961 he was the son of the late Paul and Jane Biechner Daum. Greg was employed at Conair in Franklin (1988-2004) and stayed on with the company when it changed to Specialty Fabrication and Powder Coating. He was employed there until 2021. Greg enjoyed riding motorcycles and going hunting. He loved spending time with his pups Gracie and T.J. He is...

Karen A Moody Schmader, 60, of Lucinda was welcomed into Jesus's loving arms on Thursday, June 2, 2022 . She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home after a 7 year battle with breast cancer .   She was born on December 24 1961 to Fred Moody and Frances Siracuse Moody of Forty Fort Pa.   Karen was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Lucinda where she was deeply involved with promoting her faith in various bible studies and the Rosary being said before...

Joyce F. Zuck, 79, of Tionesta passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Oil City Healthcare after a period of declining health.   Born on April 27, 1943 in Strobleton she was the daughter of W. Andrew and Elda Harman Daum.   She was a graduate of North Clarion High School and also DuBois Business College.   On November 8, 1964 she was married to Raymond Zuck who survives.   She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Tionesta.   She...

Daniel S. Boehme Sr., 72, of Tionesta, formerly of Munhall, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2022, with some of his family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Adelene (Scott) Boehme.   Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1969, with the 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Platoon “A” Company. On October 31, 1970, in Pittsburgh PA, he married Lynne A. (Churchfield)...

Karen S. O'Day, 57, of Knox, formerly of Venus passed away on April 25, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside after a sudden illness.   Born on March 29, 1965 in Clarion she was the daughter of Arthur Motter and Virginia Groner, who both preceded her in death.   She was a graduate of North Clarion High School.   On November 23, 1991 she was married to Johnny O'Day who survives.   Karen enjoyed raising her children at home. She also enjoyed creating artwork and ceramics,...

Herman L Burgdorfer Age 90 of Venus, PA passed away March 24,2022 at home after a brief illness. Born on January 18,1932 in Fertigs PA son of Clarence and Erma (Colburn) Burgdorfer. He attended Cranberry Area Schools. On September 3, 1955 he was married to Hazel L.(Sandrock) Burgdorfer and they enjoyed 66 years together. He was a member of the Venus United Evangelical Church. Herman worked all his life in the lumber business first for his father and for Farley Lumber and then for Cubbon...

Scott A. Gatto, 56, of Tionesta formerly of Wheeling WV, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside after a brief illness.   Born on January 14, 1966 in Wheeling WV he was the son of Dominic and Betty Norrington Gatto.   Scott graduated from Wheeling Park High School and he then attended WV University prior to entering the Army. He was inducted in the Wheeling Park High School Hall of fame for football.   On September 30, 2016 he was married to Kelli S....

Douglas J Smerkar, 63, of Fryburg passed away surrounded by his family at home on Monday, January 31, 2022.   Born on February 7, 1958 in Clarion he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Louise Hartle Smerkar.   He was a graduate of North Clarion High School and then attended Triangle Tech for welding.   On May 2, 1981 he was married to Julie Vogelbacher Smerkar who survives.   Doug was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   Doug started at Ti-Brook...

Shirley I Confer, 84, of Fryburg passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital after a brief illness..   Born on July 15, 1937 in Venus she was the daughter of Thomas and Jenny Ziegler Confer.   She is a graduate of Cranberry High School.   Shirley enjoyed taking care of her home and children. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching wrestling and listening to country music.   Shirley is survived by her children Deborah Yockey, Don...