All Obituaries

Robert E. Carbaugh Jr., 73, of Fryburg passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Shippenville Health Care and Rehab after a period of declining health.   Born on April 23, 1949 in Oil City he was the son of Robert Earl Sr. and Lois Dimling Carbaugh. He was raised by his “adopted” parents Howard and Elizabeth Hockman.   Bob graduated from Cranberry High School in 1967. He went on to earn his Masters in Art and Education from Edinboro University.   On April 19,...

Brandy L. McKinney, 30, of Marble passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.   Born on April 4, 1992 in Erie she was the daughter of Ed and Theresa Ferringer who survive.   Brandy was a 2010 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.   She was married on September 21, 2013 to Benjamin McKinney who survives.   Brandy was employed at the First United National Bank.   She enjoyed many activities with her family, reading, enjoying a good glass of wine and soaking...

John “Ben” Dehner, 85, of Lucinda, formerly of Tionesta passed away on Monday, September 05, 2022 at Shippenville Healthcare and Reb. after a period of declining health.   Born on October 15, 1936 in Lickingville, PA he was the son of Woodrow and Ethel Anderson Dehner.   Ben was involved in construction all his life and finished his career at Tionesta Builder Supply. He was proud of the fact that he was a self taught carpenter. Outside of work he enjoyed hunting and...

James E “Jim” Karg, 91, of Tionesta passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 25, 2022.   Born on March 11, 1931 in Oil City he was the son of Leo and Leona Browske Karg.   Jim was a graduate of Shippenville High School.   He was married on May 31, 1952 to Catherine “Cass” Guth Karg at St. Michael Church by Father Theobald and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2011. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage.   Jim was a member of St....

Mary Lee Kunselman, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, July 29, 20221 after a period of declining health.   Born on June 14, 1958 she was the daughter of Harry and Viola VanCamp Kunselman.   She was a graduate of Cranberry High School and also Clarion University Venango Campus where she graduated with two associates degrees.   Mary was a member of the United Evangelical Church in Venus. She served on the official board, mission secretary, librarian,...

Robert L Graham Jr., 89 of Tionesta passed away on July 17, 2022 after a sudden decline in health.   Born on May 24, 1933 in Lickingville, PA he was the son of Robert and Edna Gilford Graham .   He graduated from Farmington High School.   On August 27, 1955 he was married to the former Joan M. Hargenrader Graham who survives and they would have celebrated their 67 years of marriage in August.   He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   Robert...

Shawn M Coulter, 27, of Venus passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022.   Born on April 19, 1995 in Franklin he was the son of Bruce and Karen Eisenman Coulter.   He attended Cranberry High School.   Shawn enjoyed muddin, camping, fishing, hunting, and hanging with friends. He was a self taught knife maker and jack of all trades. Shawn also enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and teaching the the ways of the garage.   He is survived by his...

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...