All Obituaries

Franklin Leroy Davenport, 59, of Lickingville, passed away at home, on July 31, 2021, following an extended illness. Born on June 26, 1962, in Clarion, Frank was the son of the late Arther and Caroline Davenport. Frank went to Keystone High School then drove truck over the road for 40 years. Frank enjoyed riding Harleys and building rat rods with his son.  He like to travel, drive truck, go sightseeing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.  Frank loved to keep busy...

Kristina Ann Siple-Thompson (Twisted) of Knox, was born July 18, 1964, passed away peacefully at her home, on July 12, 2021 following a brief illness. To all who knew her, know she was a free spirit with a large heart and love for people. She loved life, the outdoors, camp, her friends and family were very special too her.  She also loved her flower garden and fish pond but more so the frog that came along with her pond.   All who knew her knew she was an avid Raiders...

George Terry Barrett, 82, of Knox passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021 at his home. Born December 13, 1938, in Grove City, Terry was the son of the late Wilford and Laurea Barrett. On June 3, 1961 Terry married the former Karen Kenemuth who preceded him in death in 2008. Terry served in the United States Armey Reservees and was a member of the American Legion Post 720 in Knox.  He worked at the Knox Glass Plant, Source, Glacial Minerals and Colony Homes. Terry loved spending...

John Paul Mays, 81, of Knox went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2021 following an extended illness. Born, November 8, 1939, he was the son of the late Paul and Beatrice Mays. John married Nancy Ramsey who preceded him in death on March 2, 2021. John graduated from Keystone High School.  He and his wife Nancy started a upholstery and furniture store which he worked at until retiring. John was member of the Edenburg Lodge 550. John is survived by his daughters Wendy Ann Mays of...

Esther J. (Et) Lewis, age 93 of Shippenville, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021 at Clarview Nursing home with family by her side.  Born April 27, 1928 in Collingdale, PA, she was the daughter of Harold J. Monroe and Esther Goff Monroe.  As a girl she spent her summers at the beach at her grandmother’s home in Ocean City, NJ.  She always loved the beach and took her children to spend summers at the beach at her parent’s house in Ocean City.  She also...

Charles B. Crone, 82 of Knox, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021 at the UPMC Nothwest Hospital, following an extended illness. Born August 15, 1938, in Franklin, Chuck was the son of the late Wilmer and Juanita Crone. Chuck graduated from the Keystone High School.  He worked at the Knox Glass Plant and was a fireman at the Knox Volunteer Fire Co.  He was one of the organizers and served as president of the board of the Knox Federal Credit Union and served as president of the...

Marsha Rue O’Neil, 74, of Knox, completed her trusting journey and faithful walk with the lord on earth on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born January 17, 1947, in Clarion, Marsh was the daughter of the late James and Mildred Amsler. On January 18, 1965 Marsha married Donald O’Neil who survives. Marsh enjoyed reading her Bible and Christian Books, her roses, gardening, canning, taking pictures, traveling to Tennessee and Wyoming, crocheting and baking chocolate cookies and brownies for...

  James David Oehler, 54, of Knox passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home. Born October 14, 1966, in Clark County Nevada, Jimmy was the son of Robert Oehler and Ardith White. In 2016 Jimmy went to live with Training Toward Self Reliance.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his golf cart, joking around with everyone and traveling to South Carolina to see visit his mother.  Jimmy enjoyed horseback riding with the Elusive Riders of...

Linda L.  CooLe, 69, of Clarion, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born December 01, 1951, in Oil City, she was the daughter of Vivian Kellogg Blauser.  She married David E. Coole who preceded her in death in 1997. Linda was employed at Clarion Hospital in the dietary department. Linda is survived by her daughter Johnnie Swartz of Oil City, a son Timothy Swartz of Oil City, a two stepdaughters Deb (Randy) Benetti of Knox and Pat (Vickie)...

Carl C. Rowe, 95, of Knox passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center following a brief illness. Born April 1, 1926, Carl was the son of the late Laird and Mildred DeHart Rowe. Carl married Ruth Monigold who preceded him in death in 1994.  He then married Joan Meier who survives. Carl served in the US Army during WWII, he was stationed in the Philippines.  Carl worked for Columbia Gas for 39 years before retiring.  He was a member of...