All Obituaries

    Thomas A. Wagner, age 83, of Paradise, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas.      Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Wagner, and two sons: Jeff of Choctaw, Oklahoma and Joe of Lewisville, Texas.  Tom joins his beloved daughter, Messina Wagner Wilkins, whom he missed deeply.  He also had 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.     Born in Shippenville, on February 5, ...

     Karen Marie Amsler, age 77 of Venus, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, April 5, 2026, following a brief illness.      Born December 18, 1948, in Knox, she was a daughter of the late John Kapp and E. Pauline Lewis Kapp and graduated from Keystone High School in 1966.      She married Loren R. Amsler on December 30, 1967, and he survives.      Karen was employed by Sears for 28 ...

    Jesse M. Blest, age 79 of Oil City, passed away at Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, on Monday morning, March 30, 2026, following a period of declining health.      Born September 9, 1946, in Oil City, he was a son of the late George Blest and Flora Knight Blest. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School.      Jesse was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army and was of the protestant ...

     Nancy J. McTiernan, age 76 of Venus, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2026, at UPMC Northwest.      Born March 29, 1949, in Bronyx, New York, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Georgiana McArdle.      She attended grammar and high school at St. Barnabas in the Bronyx and was a member of the St. Barnabas Church.     On May 16, 1970, she married James McTiernan, Jr. in St. Barnabas church and he ...

     Paul Harvey Pinkerton, Jr., age 82 of Marble, passed away unexpectedly at the Clarion Hospital following a sudden illness, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.      Born June 8, 1943, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Paul Harvey Pinkerton and Carrie Margaret Brink Pinkerton.      On August 23, 1969, he married Victoria Lee “Vickie” Hise at the First Church of God in Punxsutawney. She ...

    Russell Henry O’Day, 68 of Venus, passed away on March 18, 2026.     Born July 29, 1957, in Oil City, he was a son of the late John O’Day and Beatrice Johnson O’Day.      Russell was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. He worked in the trucking industry for over 45 years.      He was known for being a selfless, goodhearted, hard-working man who valued quality time with his ...

     Charles W. “Charlie” Weaver, age 88 of Marble, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, and was the son of the late Brady and Ruth Schettler Weaver.      On August 8, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janet Schmader Weaver, who survives, and they had 66 years together.  He adored his wife and never missed an ...

     John Morris Nugent, Jr., age 96, formerly of Venus, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24,2026.         He was born October 20,1929 in Elmo, to the late John and Mary Nugent.       John was a devout Christian and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He joined the United States Army at age 18, where he was stationed in Germany for most of the Korean Conflict. Upon ...

     Ronald S. Strotman, age 78 of Marble, passed away Sunday evening, February 15, 2026 at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove in Harrisville.      Born March 24, 1947, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Donald Strotman and Esther Lewis Strotman.      He married the former Kathleen Niederriter on May 3, 1969, who survives.      Ron graduated from Keystone High school. After graduation he joined the U.S. ...

     Rudolf Liebmann, 86, a resident of Clarion Nursing and Rehab, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness.      Rudy was born on November 19,1939 in Panchevo, Yugoslavia. He was the son of Stefan and Solomea (Reiter) Liebmann.      He and his sister came to the United States as teenagers, settling in the Franklin area with their father.      On October 9, 1965, he ...