All Obituaries

Diane “Rose” L. Knight, 63, of Shippenville, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, May 15, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Born on August 10, 1962, in Oil City, Diane was the daughter of Alanzo and Katheryn Kunselman. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family, doing crafts and traveling with her husband. On October 15, 2005 Diane married Herbert Knight who survives. Also surviving are Diane’s siblings Deb (Ed) Slaugenhaupt of Strattanville and ...

Linda Sue Wagner, 79, of Knox, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 7, 2026 following a period of declining health; during which time she was showered with love and care from her family and friends. Linda was born on March 12, 1947 and raised on her grandparents’ (Jacob and Louisa Meier) farm in Knox. She lived on the farm until her passing. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Detweiller) Myer. She graduated from Keystone High School in ...

David Henry Fowler was born on December 26, 1937, minutes before his identical twin brother Donald P. Fowler, in Reading, PA. The twins and their older brother, Richard, who were his lifelong best friends, were raised on the family farm in Danville, PA, by their parents Evan Paul Fowler and Mary Walker Jones Fowler. On May 3, 1975 he married Betsy J. Firth, who survives. They spent a lifetime loving each other, always laughing and raising their family with happiness, kindness and joy. He ...

Vera K. Thompson, 84, of Knox, known lovingly as Kay, passed into eternity on March 27, 2026. She was born in Big Run on March 18, 1942.  The eldest daughter of the late Anna (Smith) Becker and Clifford Becker.  On June 17, 1960 she married her childhood sweetheart, James L. Thompson.  Together they raised five children.   As her family grew, Kay followed her calling into nursing, serving her community for more than 40 years at Franklin ...

Kathleen M. Sheatz Fye of Knox passed away peacefully at the Purple Iris Assisted Living Center on March 7, 2026. Kathleen, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, was born in Van, PA, on January 21, 1926, the daughter of Guy L. Sheatz and Elsie M. Mitchell Sheatz. Kathleen married her high school sweetheart, S. Leroy Fye, on September 14, 1946, at Grace Evangelical Congregational Church in Ninevah, PA. They were married for 71 years, until Leroy’s death in December, 2017. The ...

Debra Ann Unverzagt, 71, of Knox passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. Born February 23, 1955, in Brookville, Debra was the daughter of the Ann McCleary and the late Eugene McCleary. Debra graduated from Keystone High School, over the years she worked as a cook at the Carriage Inn and BJ’s Eatery, she also worked at Sharp Shopper and Riverside. On September 2, 1989, Debra married Sidney Unverzagt who preceded her in ...

Nancy Diane Cochran, 77, of Knox, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 following an extended illness. Born February 5, 1949, in Clarion, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harold “Ducky” and Erla Horner. Nancy was very active with her sons, with little league and boy scouts when they were young and deck hockey as they got older.  She also spent lots of time helping with meals at the Knox Volunteer Fire Co. Nancy worked many jobs, she worked at the Knox Glass Plant ...

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so fully lived, we announce the passing of Paul Andrew Snyder, age 61. Paul went home on February 22, 2026, after recently suffering some heart complications.  On his final day, he spent it exactly where he was happiest, with family.  He had the joy of spending his final day with his daughters, grandchildren, and holding his newborn grandson. His final hours were surrounded in love and the quiet joy of ...

Pamela Sue Black, 74, of Sligo, passed away at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026 with her family at her side. Born on August 19, 1951, in Clarion, Pamela was the daughter of the late Clair and Beverly Ferringer. Pamela attended Clarion High School. She worked as nurses aid at the Clarion Care Center, in nursing homes and private personal care, she also worked at the Clarion Uni-Mart. On July 16, 1988, Pamela married Frank Black who preceded her in death. Pamela enjoyed spending time ...

Adam J. Lander, 25, of Knox passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Born July 25, 2000, in Franklin, Adam was the son of Russell and Julie Lander. Adam graduated from Keystone High School in 2018, he worked as a Junior Inspector for DJA Inspection out of Oil City. Adam spent many years of his life as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout with Troop 55 earning the rank of Eagle Scout the summer before his senior year. Adam traveled to Philmont, NM and ...