All Obituaries

Cathy Ann Lieberum, 48, of Front Royal, VA, formerly of Knox, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2018 following a surgery. Born November 11, 1969, in Oil City, Cathy was the daughter of Jack and Colene Bish. Cathy graduated from Keystone High School in Knox and Clarion University.  She taught 1st grade at E. Wilson Morrision Elementary in Front Royal VA. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her family, watching HGTV, shopping, beach trips and teaching. Cathy is survived by her mother,...

Thomas Lowrie, 67, of Cranberry passed away unexpectedly while working outside his home one July 1, 2018. Born April 9, 1951 in Franklin, he was the son of Adelmer & Marjorie Lowrie. On January 5, 1991 Thomas married Lisa Chambers who survives. Thomas enjoyed camping, fishing, anything that had a motor and spending time with his family. Thomas worked as a welder for Conair. Along with his wife Thomas is survived by his children Kristina (Randy) Mong of Oil City, Brandi (Donny)...

Audrey L. Woodkirk, 78 of Brookville passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born December 14, 1939, in Olean NY, Audrey was the daughter of the late James and Marion Withey Seamon. Audrey was a member of the Brookville Fireman’s Club, the Brookville Eagles and the Clarion American Legion.  She enjoyed sewing, watching movies, camping and spending time with her family. Audrey is survived by her long time companion George Reese of Brookville; her...

Robert “Bob” Fenchak, 65, of Knox went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Clarion Hospital following a long battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1953, in Braddock, PA, Bob was the son of the late George Fenchak Sr. and Elsie Krompholtz. Bob was raised in Baden, PA and graduated from Ambridge High School in 1970. Bob married the former Linda Gordon in 1973 who he celebrated 44 years of marriage with.  Bob was a dairy farmer for 34...

Anna Mae Peck, 78 of Shippenville passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home. Born November 30, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, Anna was the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Hill) Graham. Anna was retired from HB Beels Insurance with 20 years of service.  She was a member of the Knox Civic Club, a previous member of NY State Eastern Star Chapter and past member of Methodist Church in Knox. Anna enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Anna is survived by her...

  Wayne Willis Etzel, 86, of Cranberry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 06, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21, 1932, Wayne was the son of the late Willis and Genevieve Hanby Etzel. On October 19, 1956 Wayne married Esther O'Neil who he celebrated 61 ½ years of marriage with. Wayne graduated from Shippenville High School then went to serve in the Air Force.  He was a Staff Sergeant and a Postal Officer and...

Mary Jane Hartman, 74, of Shippenville passed away Monday, June 04, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and her Pastor following an extended illness. Born May 29, 1944 Mary Jane was the daughter of the late William and Thelma Bonar. Mary Jane graduated from McGuffy High School. She worked as a secretary at Valley Camp Coal, Womeldorf Trucking Co. and Beckwith Equipment. On August 12, 1975 Mary Jane married Gordon Hartman who survives. Mary Jane served as the secretary and...

Twila Wollaston, 81, of Shippenville, passed away on May 31, 2018at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Twila was married to Dr. George Wollaston who preceded her in death last September. Twila is survived by her sons Edward of Pearland TX, Timothy of Shippenville and a daughter Terriann Rankin and her husband Jeffery of Rimersburg.  She is also survived by her granddaughters Emille Rankin of Rimersburg, Jessica Wollaston of Lamartine and Angelia Dehart and her husband Jared...

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 photo laboratory chief with the...

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 for U.S. Corregated...