All Obituaries

Perry R. Kifer, 62, of Curllsville passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 following a lengthy illness.   Born on June 1, 1959 in Clarion he was the son of Melvin R and D. Louise Over Kifer.   On September 25, 1981 he was married to Dana L. Panciera Kifer who survives.   Perry was employed by Commodore Homes in Shippenville.   In his free time Perry enjoyed hunting, fishing, caring for his garden and yard, doing construction work for others and spending time on...

Audine Mae “Dean” Ehrhart, 83, of Venus passed away on Sunday evening, January 9, 2022 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  Born on August 30, 1938 in Rockland she was the daughter of the late Estey and Kathryn Hillard Domer and step-father Allen Gallagher.  She was married on June 28 1956 to Clifford “Boot” Ehrhart who survives.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Venus.  Audine retired from Cranberry School...

Dorothea “Dottie” R. Lauer, 70, of Lucinda, passed away on December 30, 2021 after a period of declining health.   Born on March 30, 1951 in Day City, PA she was the daughter of Augustine and Velma Reitz Lauer.   She was a 1969 graduate of North Clarion High School.   Dottie was a member of St. Michael Church in Frybug.   Dottie enjoyed completing word search books, reading and until her eye sight started to fail quilting and embroidery.   She...

Dorothy L. McGiffin, 79, of Knox, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 after a period of declining health.   Born on July 14, 1942 in Elk Township she was the daughter of Martin and Rachel Zagst Beichner.   She was a 1960 graduate of Keystone High School.   Dorothy was married to Bernard J Griebel Sr. on November 18, 1961 by Monseigneur Theobold at St. Michael Church in Fryburg. Bernard preceded her in death on November 18, 1987. She was later married to...

David Eugene Mealy, 70, of Tionesta passed away on Sunday December 26, 2021 after a period of declining health.   Born on September 20, 1951 in Oil City, PA he was the son of Raymond and Lucille Aumer Mealy.   He was a 1970 graduate of North Clarion County School.   On April 3, 1971 he was married to Diane A. Heasley Mealy who survives.   He attended the Leeper Church.   Dave was the founder of Mealy Excavating & Construction, Inc., and had recently...

Thomas F. Siegel, 67, of Tionesta passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021. Born August 6, 1954 he was the son of Francis E. and Beatrice Gabler Siegel. He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg and a graduate of North Clarion High School. On May 8, 1982 he was married to Tina Dehner Siegel and she survives. Tom worked for Tionesta Builders since 1977 and in his free time he enjoyed farming, raising beef cattle and traveling. He was a member of the PA Farm...

Francis E. Baughman Sr., 81, of Shippenville went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, December 13, 2021 at UPMC Northwest after a brief illness.   Born on September 17, 1940 in Shippenville he was the son of Charles H. and Margaret (Peg) Swisher Baughman.   On November 28, 1959 he was married to Mary M. Beichner Baughman who preceded him in death on August 26, 2016.   He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   He drove for many local trucking...

Larry Eisenman Jr., 43, of Pleasantville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 after a short illness.   Born on March 14, 1978 in Oil City he was the son of Larry and Rhonda Biltz Eisenman Sr.   He was a graduate of Cranberry High School and Clarion University.   Larry worked for the Forest County Assessment office. He enjoyed kayaking, hiking, fishing, spending time outdoors, and watching baseball and football. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed...

Matilda Sarah Nugent Beichner (Tillie) 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on December 1, 2021 escorted by her late husband Albert Sylvester and sons Donald, Jeffrey, David and Richard Michael (who just past a week ago). She was born on November 10, 1923.   Tillie was the daughter of the late John M. and Mary J. Best Nugent. She was married on June 12, 1944 at St. Michael church in Fryburg where she was a member for 77 years. She was a co-founder of the Clarion Farmers...

P. Maxine Motter, 93, of Highland Oaks at Water run, formerly of Venus passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 after a period of declining health.   Born on July 31, 1928 in Washington Township she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Tressie Goodman Sandrock. .   She attended Shippenville School.   On April 18, 1947 she was married to Henry Motter who preceded her in death. She worked alongside her husband on their dairy farm in Marble, PA.   She was a...