All Obituaries

Dora Ruth Mapes, 82, of Knox, passed away at the Butler Memorial Hospital on December 5, 2021. Born February 12, 1939, Dora was the daughter of the late Stanley and Laura Marcella Ace. Dora was a graduate of Keystone High School. She worked as a packer at the Knox Glass Plant until its closing and then worked as a pharmacy tech at Tom’s Riverside until her retirement. Dora married Arden Mapes Jr. in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2006. Dora was a member of the Kossuth Faith...

Cindy Jo Seigworth, 58, of Shippenville passed away on Wednesday, December 1st 2021, at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 11, 1963, in Clarion, Cindy was the daughter of Jack and Barbara Seigworth.  Cindy graduated from Keystone High School and continued her education at Penn State.  She worked as a store manager at the Dollar General in Shippenville. Cindy enjoyed watching the Cowboys play football, cooking and baking and spending time with her...

Victorie Lynn Showers, 76, of Knox, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie. Born on May 8, 1945, Victorie was the daughter of the late Leon and Phoebe Hannold. Victorie worked for Helpmates, the Comfort Inn and ASR Industries. In September of 1965 Victorie married Wilbert “Bill” Showers who survives. Victorie enjoyed going on the road in the truck with her husband and going on vacations.  She loved going out on the lake in the boat...

Sidney S. Unverzagt, 67, of Knox, passed away at the Clarion Hospital on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Born December 1, 1953, in Grove City, Sidney was the son of the late Bernie and Wanda Unverzagt. Sidney graduated from Moniteau High School.  He drove truck for Altmire Trucking. On September 2, 1989, Sidney married Debra McCleary who survives. Sidney was a member of Night Cruisers.  He loved being with his son while he was racing, spending time with his family and working on...

William Robert Stroop, 88, of Shippenville passed away at his home on November 13, 2021. Born September 17, 1933, in Pittsburgh, William was the son of the late Robert and Jean Schmidt Stroop. William worked 25 years doing construction in Pittsburgh before moving to Shippenville in 1978.  He continued to do construction work with his own company WR Construction and as co-owner of Clarion Construction Company until his retirement. William was a 65 year member of the Guthrie Lodge #509...

Marietta June Stover, 72, of Cranberry passed away at home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 following a brief illness. Born June 18, 1949, Marietta was the daughter of the late Willard and Nellie Fleming. Marietta graduated from AC Valley High School.  She worked at McDonalds, Ames and Hills.  She was a member of the Kossuth Faith Church of the Nazarene. On September 17, 1966, Marietta married Lawrence Stover who preceded her in death in 2002. Marietta enjoyed reading her amish...

John Thomas Weiss, 46, of Knox passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie following a brief illness. Born on September 22, 1975, John was the son of Donna Keller and the late Robert Keller. John graduated from Keystone High School.  He worked for SMI, Western Auto and was a manager at Monro Muffler and Brake. On March 8, 2002, John married Pam Smith who survives. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, history and reading.  He loved riding his motorcycle,...

Kathryn Rugh, 85, of Knox, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Selinsgrove, at the home of her daughter who lovingly took care of her the last 18 months. Born on January 25, 1936 in Sandy Lake, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Ronald and Verna Winwood. Kathryn was a reading aid at Keystone Elementary School for 30 years.  She was a Sunday School teacher at Knox United Methodist Church for over 50 years and a member of the Knox United Methodist Women and Church...

Robert E. Slaugenhaupt Jr., 59, of Knox passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2021 at the Clarion Hospital following a short illness. Born June 13, 1962 Robert was the son of Elizabeth Baker and the late Robert Slaugenhaupt.  He was adopted by Fran Slaugenhaupt when he was nine. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching hockey and football.  He loved spending time playing cards with his friends and mowing at the Wolf’s Camping Resort. Robert graduated from Keystone High...

Julie Marie Ditty, 47, of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 due to injuries she received in a car accident. Born January 21, 1974, Julie was the daughter of the late Paul and Ella Martha Hurrelbrink Eiseman. Julie loved horses and her dogs and cats. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with nieces, nephews and family and playing bingo.  She loved going to demo derbys and spending time with her kids and grandkids. Julie graduated from Keystone High...