All Obituaries

Gerald Weaver, 85, of Oakmont, formerly of Ninevah, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. Born April 18, 1934, in Knox, Gerald was the son of the late Evelyn A. and D. Lyle Weaver. Gerald graduated from Ashland High School in 1952.  In 1970 he was granted a diploma in plan reading, building construction, estimating and essentials of architectural drafting, a two year course from Chicago Technical College, Chicago,...

William Homer Zerbe, 83, of Knox, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, following an extended illness. Born March 18, 1936, in Lucinda, Bill was the son of the late Homer and Amanda Zerbe. Bill attended Huefner School.  He served in the Army, worked for Knox Glass Containers for 25 years then owned and operated WMH Zerbe Drilling for 25 years. On April 11, 1958, Bill married Nancy Miller who he celebrated over 60 years of marriage with. Bill...

Lori Diane Janecek, 48, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 2, 2019. Born April 14, 1971, Lori was the daughter of B. Lavier and Joyce E. Hummel. Lori graduated from Keystone High School, Grove City College, and Butler Community College.  She obtained a B.S. in Science with a Biology concentration and a B.S. in Nursing.  She worked as a Registered Nurse until the decline of her health. Lori enjoyed spending time with her daughters, working in her garden and flower beds,...

Christopher James Walter, 33, of Shippenville passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 15, 1986, Christopher was the son of James Walter and Patricia Seybert. Christopher graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind and attended the VTDC program in Shippenville and the VNA day program. He enjoyed spending time with his family, he loved ice-cream, car rides and listening to music on his radio, especially...

Mary I. Rex, 96, of Shippenville, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019, surrounded by family at her home. Born October 26, 1923, in Pine City, Mary was the daughter of the late Scott and Leona Lewis. Mary graduated from Shippenville High School; she worked as a rural mail carrier and made many friends along her route. Mary enjoyed gardening, going to casinos and traveling; she loved to quilt and won blue ribbons with her quilts. On November 13, 1951, Mary married Ray E. Rex who...

Robert Dale DeWyer, 86, of Knox, passed from this life on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health he suffered from Lewybody Dementia. Born July 17, 1933, in Bradford, Dale was the son of the late Frank E. and Mildred (Young) DeWyer. Dale attended Sippenville High School and then Salem High School which he graduated from in 1951.  After the death of his father in 1950 Dale became the sole provider for his...

Patricia A. Weaver, 83, of Oakmont, formerly of Ninevah, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont. Born December 19, 1935, in Grove City, Patricia was the daughter of the late Carroll and Earla Rossman Weaver. Patricia attended Ashland Grade School and graduated from White Memorial High School in Knox in 1954.  She spent her last several years in Oakmont, lived in Alexandria VA for several years but spent most of her life in Ninevah.  She...

Gary R. McCleary, 77, of Knox passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Born January 25, 1942, in Salem Gary was the son of the late Hazel McCleary. Gary attended Keystone High School then went on to work at Knox Glass, Sportsmans Speedway and ran Mission Possible. On June 17, 1971, Gary married Darlene Kagle who survives. Gary enjoyed racing, yard sales, wrestling, old westerns, visiting with friends and family, watching birds and spending time with...

Edwin V. Apel, Sr., a former Oil City resident and U.S. Navy veteran, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of October 8. He was a resident of Country Springs in Sligo, PA for the past nine years. Born October 3, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Edwin was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Guentner Apel. After serving as a submariner in the Second World War, Mr. Apel returned home to Pittsburgh where he met and married his wife of 63 years, Marian Myers Apel,...

Wilford Dean Weaver, 81, of Organ, NM, formerly of Kossuth, passed away at his home on Sunday October 6, 2019. Born January 8, 1938, in Kossuth, Dean was the son of the late Wilford “Wick” and Dorothy Weaver. Dean graduated from Keystone High School then served in the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas.  While in the Army he was a left handed pitcher for the Army baseball team.  Dean worked for the PA Highway Dept. then went on to own Weaver Auto Parts, W. dean Weaver Trucking...