All Obituaries

Richard Reese, 75, of Knox, passed away on January 20, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. Born March 18, 1947, in Irwin Township, Richard was the son of the late Floyd and Melvina Reese. Richard graduated from Moniteau High School. He worked for JM Beatty then many garages around the area before retiring. On November 11, 1978 he married the love of his life Darla Kagle who survives. Richard was a member of the New Life Community Chapel.  He loved spending...

Brenda Adams, 65, of Karns City, passed away on January 19, 2023, at the Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh following an extended illness. Born January 17, 1958, in Butler, Brenda was the daughter of the late Robert and JoAnne Gray. Brenda attended Butler High School.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, playing bingo, spending time with friends and family, listening to Elvis, coloring, doing word searches and riding 4 wheelers. Brenda married Harvey Adams Jr. who...

Charles K. Reott, 67, of Knox, broke on through to the other side on January 14, 2023. He passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1955 to the late Charles and Esther Reott.  Charles graduated from Keystone High School in 1973. He went on to graduate from Clarion University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. Throughout his life he was employed by numerous places including: the LDS Church, G. Borovick Services, and...

Genevieve (Genny) Umstead, 95, formerly of Kossuth, entered Heaven on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Rochester, NY. Born July 25, 1927 in Mudlick, PA, Genny was the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Jane Huffman. Genny enjoyed sewing for missions, gardening, quilting, cooking, playing Wa-Hoo, and completed many handcrafts. She made many gifts for those she loved and so enjoyed spending time with others.  Genny was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry I. Umstead. She is...

Cindy Reed McBride, 60, of Venus, passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 9, 2023. Born on October 9, 1962, in Clarion, Cindy was the daughter of Nancy Brenneman Reed and the late Robert Reed Sr. Cindy graduated from Keystone High School.  She was a waitress at several area restaurants including Gringos, the Carriage Inn, Jade Garden and Kings Restaurant, more recently she worked at Peebles in Clarion. On September 28, 1985, Cindy married Mike McBride who preceded her in...

Jeffrey Charles Gadley, 34, of Cranberry, passed away at home on January 1, 2023. Born October, 10, 1988, Jeff was the son of Melody Blair and the late Larry Gadley. Jeff loved spending time with his daughter, playing board games and telling trucker stories.  He drove truck for several companies over the years. Jeff is survived by his mother Melody, a daughter Masyn Gadley of Cooperstown, his brothers and sisters; Vivian (Bill) Todd of Oil City, Ty Blair of Cranberry, Josh (Nicole)...

Macayla Ann Pisor, 24, of Knox passed away unexpectedly December 25, 2022 at home. Macayla was born June 26, 1998 in Brookville.  She was the daughter of John and Missy McGriffin Pisor. Macayla graduated from PA Cyber School. She worked at Universal Forest Products and Ageless Home Health Care.  Macayla enjoyed spending time with her son, family and friends.  She never passed up an opportunity to go out in the woods and hunt.  Loved ones to cherish her memory are her...

Larry Jay Phillips, 80, of Knox, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. Larry was born March 23, 1942 in Oil City, he was the son of the late James and Edith Phillips. Larry graduated from Garden Grove High School in California.  He retired from the Pipe Fitters Union. Larry was married to Patricia Phillips whom preceded him in death. Earlier in life Larry enjoyed coaching girl’s softball for 15 years.  He was avid fishermen and would look forward to taking...

Donald David Nicewonger, 91, of Knox passed away in his home on December 9, 2022 following an extended illness. Born August 18, 1931 in Indiana, PA, Don was the son of the late Hershel and Alice Sanford Nicewonger who survives. Don graduated from Oil City High School.  He enlisted in the United State Army serving from 1949-1953; volunteering and mobilizing for the Korean War.  He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal,...

Carl James Sherman, 86, of Richland Township Venango County passed away November 27, 2022 at home following a brief illness. Carl was born November 9, 1936 in Salem Township.  Carl was the son of the late Henry and Edith (Kline) Sherman. Carl graduated from Keystone High School in Knox in 1954.  He then enlisted in the United States Airforce, proudly serving his country from 1954-1958.  Carl married Nancy Jane Kerr on November 23, 1960.  The couple enjoyed 62 years of...