All Obituaries

Dr. Kenneth G. Vayda, 91, of Water Run Landing, formerly of Knox passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018, at Water Run Landing surrounded by his family. Born December 5, 1926, in Patterson, NJ, Dr. Vayda was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Vayda. On October 14, 1950 Dr. Vayda married Marjorie Kepler who survives. Dr. Vayda was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Knox. Dr. Vayda is a World War II veteran, who served as a sergeant and...

Esther P. Reott-Russell, 94, of Knox, went to be with the Lord and her first love on April 14, 2018.  She passed away at home surrounded by her family. Born August 5, 1923, in Shippenville, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ethel Hartman. Esther graduated from Shippenville High School on June 4, 1941, where she was predicted in her yearbook to be a private secretary in a greased lightning corporation. Throughout her life she was employed as a secretary...

Donna Chambers, 85 of Nickelville passed away Saturday, April 07, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. Born April 3, 1933, in Endeavor, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Violet Busch. On December 29, 1951 Donna married Wilfred Luther Chambers who preceded her in death. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, doing puzzles, baking around the holidays, going to church and reading her Bible. Donna is survived by her children Wilfred...

Dennis B. Woofter, 63, of Sligo, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Clarion Hospital. Born December 24, 1954, in McKeesport, Dennis was the son of Charles and Harriette Woofter. Dennis was always smiling. He enjoyed riding on his golf cart, listening to oldies music, going out to eat and fishing.  He also loved children and animals and collecting toy trucks. Dennis is survived by his brother Dan Woofter and his wife Cheryl of Millington TN, a niece...

Wendell G. Bashline, 67, of Emlenton passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his home. Born July 17, 1950, in Brookville, Wendell was the son of Duane and Eria Magrini Bashline. On December 1, 1969, Wendell married Martha Price who survives. Wendell was a graduate of Clarion Limestone High School.  He worked for C & K Coal Company as an oiler for 27 years. Wendell enjoyed watching wrestling, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheeler,...

Mervin Leroy Stahlman, 79, of Knox, passed away on March 5, 2018, at his home following an extended inllness. Born July 18, 1938 in Punxsutawney, he was the son of Earl and Arlene Stahlman. Mervin is survived by his wife Jean Hartzell.  They celebrated 60 years of marriage in October of 2017 with all of their children and grandchildren. Mervin spent his entire life in Knox and Shippenville area.  He served in the US Army from 1957-1960 of which he...

June Ditty, 89, of Knox passed away Tuesday February 27, 2018 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center following an extended illness. Born June 20, 1928 in Ashland Township, June was the daughter of H. Leland and Janiel Knight. June graduated from Ashland High School.  On February 11, 1949 June married Paul Ditty who preceded her in death in 2004. June worked for the Knox Library.  She was a member of the St. Paul UCC Church.  June...

  Bessie M. McCoy, 94 of Knox passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born June 26, 1923, she was the daughter of George and Ethel Blair. Bessie enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, canning, crocheting and loved to go square dancing with Louis. Bessie was married to Louis McCoy who preceded her in death. Bessie is survived by several nieces and nephews. Along with her husband and parents...

George G. Wise Sr., 88, of Shippenville passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at his son’s home following a brief illness. Born December 11, 1929 in Oil City, George was the son of the late George and Hannah Clark Wise. George served in the Army during the Korean War.  George was married to Daisy Knight who preceded him in death in 2003. He drove truck for John Hartle Trucking and Zucks Trucking. George was a member of the American Legion...

  David D. (Curley) Cessna Sr. , 84 of Knox passed away Thursday morning, January 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. Born January 11, 1934, in Venus, Curley was the son of Woodrow and Ruby Cessna-Whitman. On March 23, 1957 Curley married Barbara Peterson who passed away in 2000. Curley attended Venus School until 8th grade when he went to work for Civilian Conservation Corp. then AJ Sardoni clearing right of ways for Penelec to support his...