All Obituaries

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...

Melissa Jo Johnson, 48, of Knox passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at the Clarion Hospital following a two year battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1970, Melissa was the daughter of the late Harold Wetzel and Joan Wetzel Patton. Melissa graduated from Keystone High School in 1989 and Clarion University in 1994. On July 1, 2000, Melissa married Scott Johnson who preceded her in death. Melissa enjoyed music and crocheting.  She spent most of her time playing computer games,...

Ruth Ann Runyan, 76 of Knox, passed way surrounded by her husband, daughter and sister on Wednesday, September 25, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. Born on January 19, 1943, in Turkey City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Paul Cotherman and Florence (Best). Ruth graduated from Keystone High School then continued her education at Oil City Beauty School. She worked at the Knox Glass Plant, was a home maker and was co-owner of Tom’s Sales and Services. On August 16, 1966, Ruth married...

Dorothy “Dot” Shay Whitting, 88, of Knox, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 20, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born on August 31, 1931, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Ross and Emma (Anderson) Chambers, and a graduate of Ashland School. Dorothy was married to Russell Shay on April 3, 1953. He preceded her in death in 1992. She then married Jack Whitting of Fayetteville, Arkansas, on January 7, 1994, where she lived prior to his death in...

Carolyn Fay Master, 86, of Clarion, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Clarion Hospital. Born July 31, 1933 Fay was the daughter of the late Paul Master and Mary Salser.  Fay graduated from White Memorial High School in 1951.  She worked at the Owens Illinois glass plant in Clarion. Fay loved to watch TV, listen to Christian music, play bingo, go to church activities and look at cookbooks.  She always enjoyed visits and pictures from her brothers, sisters,...

Carl Craig, age 78, of Elk City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 18, 2019, after a long battle with COPD.   Born and raised in Beulah, Carl was the son of Thomas and Garnet Craig, of West Monterey.  He attended Parker Schools and married Gloria Nicholson on September 12, 1958. Carl is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gloria, and his sons, Ron Craig (Brenda) and Steve Craig (Cooki), and a daughter, Sharon Bauer (Scott).  He is also...