All Obituaries

Thomas A. Schill Jr., 68, of Lucinda gained his wings on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 after a lengthy battle with dementia.   Born on April 20,1951 in Brookville he was the son of Thomas Sr. and Lois Reitz Schill.   He was a graduate of North Clarion High School.   On June 21, 1974 Thomas was married to Debra Dinger Schill who survives.   He was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg.   Thomas worked at Schmader Lumber Company in Lucinda for 37...

Beryl D. Reitz, 84, of Venus passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2020.   Born on November 20, 1935 in Heathville, PA; he was the son of Walter Clair and Elva Edna Myers Reitz.   He graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School in 1955.   On December 30, 1958 Beryl was married to Bernice A. Kaltenbach Reitz who preceded him in death on September 1, 2010.   He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 as a M.P. at Sandia Base in New Mexico. He then went on...

Shirley Irene Bell, 87, of 753 Bell Road, Strobleton PA, passed peacefully away March 2, 2020 at UPMC Northwest Hospital, Seneca.    Born February 3, 1933, in Strobleton PA on the family farm, she was the daughter of the late Arch and Irene Bell.  Shirley resided on the farm her entire life with her sister Erma.   Shirley graduated in 1950 from Shippenville High School. Early in her career she worked for the Venus Telephone Corporation.  She was a clerk and went...

Richard Paul Kline, 72, of Lake Lucy passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2020 at his home.  Rick was born on February 22, 1948 to Paul and Leona (Black) Kline. Rick worked throughout his life in a variety of jobs most all of which took advantage of his mechanical aptitude and need for speed.  He was an enthusiastic car buff and loved anything and everything related to horsepower whether it had four wheels or four legs.  When Rick wasn’t busy working in his garage,...

Martha Jane Porter Kiser Ion, 81, of Tylersburg passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a period of declining health..   Born on November 24, 1938 in Miola she was the daughter of Edward Joseph and Anna Belle Moore Porter.   On March 12, 1955 she was married to David P Kiser Sr. who preceded her in death on March 14,1974. After Davids passing she was married to Raymond Ion who preceded her in death on April 21, 1979.   Martha was a homemaker all of her life and...

Aaron M. Fenstermaker, 61, of Venus passed away on December 23, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Born on August 30, 1958 in Titusville he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Martha A. (Thompson) Fenstermaker.   He attended Titusville School.   He was married to Debbie Reynolds Fenstermaker of Titusville from 1979 to 1989.   Aaron was a machinist all of his life and his last place of employment was Venango Machine in Reno, PA.   His hobbies...

Larry “Tom” W. Detar, 84, of Fryburg passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 after a period of declining health.   Born on June 20, 1935 in Fryburg he was the son of David and Loretta (Wurster) Detar.   He attended Shippenville and Farmington Schools.   On November 3, 1956 he was married to the former Mary “Peg” M. (Schettler) Detar who preceded him in death on March 4, 2001.   Tom was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in...

Jane M. (Beichner) Daum, 82, of Tionesta passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 13, 2019.   Although she was happy on Earth, she was ready to meet her son, grandson, and husband who all preceded her in death.   Born on May 19,1937 in Oil City she was the daughter of Clemant and Florence (Schmader) Beichner.   On June 15, 1957 she was married to Paul R. Daum who preceded her in death on July 26, 1990.   She was a 1956 graduate of North Clarion High...

Mary K. (Lauer) Beichner, 95, of Lawrenceville, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Born Feb. 17, 1924, she was the daughter of the later Maurice J. and Julia I. Meehan Lauer. On Oct. 17, 1945, she was married to Leo Beichner, who preceded her in death on May 28, 1993.     Mary was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Fryburg and a resident of Shippenville until...

Phyllis Jean Poulain, 84, formerly of Lake Lucy passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Shippenville Nursing and Rehab after a period of declining health.   Born on April 15, 1935 in Tylersburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Allene Richardson Poulain.   Phyllis was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from North Clarion High School in 1953. Phyllis lived with her grandmother Anna Poulain before moving in with her aunt and uncle Cecillia (Dede) and...