All Obituaries

Chester Knight, 87, of Knox passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 at the Shippenville Rehab & Nursing Center. Born on May 24, 1931 in Knox, Chester was the son of the late Henry and Pearl Knight. Chester went to school at Central School in Beaver Township.  He worked at Bracken Construction, McCoy Gas Pump Station and farmed all his life. Chester was a member of the Clarion County Rod & Gun Club.  He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephew, hunting and...

Faye Henry Porter, of 10335 Route 208 Knox, PA passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the age of 82. Faye was born January 26, 1936 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to the late Roscoe and Leora Bassett Henry. Surviving are her husband Donald F. Porter, son Kevin V Porter, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Per Faye’s wishes there will be no viewing or services.  Arrangements are being handled by the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home, Inc., 504 E. Penn St.,...

Ernest L. “Butch” King, 74 of Knox passed away at his home Sunday August 5, 2018 following an extended illness. Born May 10, 1944, in Oil City, Butch was the son of the late Lawrence and Inez King. Butch attended Keystone High School then went to work driving truck.  He drove for 50 years working for several companies including the glass plant and U.S. Corrugated in Knox. On June 2, 1967, Butch married Patricia Best who survives. Butch enjoyed hunting,...

Bessie E. Amsler, 84, of the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Knox, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, after many years of declining health. Born September 24, 1933, in Knox, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Nellie Wingard Sheesley. Bessie was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School.  She worked for Sylvania Electric Products in Brookville assembling radio tubes...

Cathy Ann Lieberum, 48, of Front Royal, VA, formerly of Knox, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2018 following a surgery. Born November 11, 1969, in Oil City, Cathy was the daughter of Jack and Colene Bish. Cathy graduated from Keystone High School in Knox and Clarion University.  She taught 1st grade at E. Wilson Morrision Elementary in Front Royal VA. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family, watching HGTV, shopping, beach trips and teaching. Cathy is survived by her mother,...

Thomas Lowrie, 67, of Cranberry passed away unexpectedly while working outside his home one July 1, 2018. Born April 9, 1951 in Franklin, he was the son of Adelmer & Marjorie Lowrie. On January 5, 1991 Thomas married Lisa Chambers who survives. Thomas enjoyed camping, fishing, anything that had a motor and spending time with his family. Thomas worked as a welder for Conair. Along with his wife Thomas is survived by his children Kristina (Randy) Mong of Oil City, Brandi (Donny)...

Audrey L. Woodkirk, 78 of Brookville passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born December 14, 1939, in Olean NY, Audrey was the daughter of the late James and Marion Withey Seamon. Audrey was a member of the Brookville Fireman’s Club, the Brookville Eagles and the Clarion American Legion.  She enjoyed sewing, watching movies, camping and spending time with her family. Audrey is survived by her long time companion George Reese of Brookville; her...

Robert “Bob” Fenchak, 65, of Knox went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Clarion Hospital following a long battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1953, in Braddock, PA, Bob was the son of the late George Fenchak Sr. and Elsie Krompholtz. Bob was raised in Baden, PA and graduated from Ambridge High School in 1970. Bob married the former Linda Gordon in 1973 who he celebrated 44 years of marriage with.  Bob was a dairy farmer for 34...

Anna Mae Peck, 78 of Shippenville passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home. Born November 30, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, Anna was the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Hill) Graham. Anna was retired from HB Beels Insurance with 20 years of service.  She was a member of the Knox Civic Club, a previous member of NY State Eastern Star Chapter and past member of Methodist Church in Knox. Anna enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Anna is survived by her...

  Wayne Willis Etzel, 86, of Cranberry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21, 1932, Wayne was the son of the late Willis and Genevieve Hanby Etzel. On October 19, 1956 Wayne married Esther O'Neil who he celebrated 61 ½ years of marriage with. Wayne graduated from Shippenville High School then went to serve in the Air Force.  He was a Staff Sergeant and a Postal Officer and...