All Obituaries

God came to get a special angel today.  Shirley Boorech, 92, of Knox passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her home. Born June 26, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Shirley was the daughter of the late Ronald and Verna Winwood. Shirley was full of love and laughter, she loved everyone she met.  Recently she enjoyed telling her friends and caregivers about her journeys throughout life, life will never be the same without her.  Everyone that knew her knew that her daughter Cheryl was...

Maxine L. Lauffer, 98, of Marble passed away at the UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca on May 14, 2023. Born on September 18, 1924, in Lamartine, PA, Maxine was the daughter of Stephen and Margie Shaner Weaver.  At the age of seven, she was adopted by Willis and Bernice Mong of Shippenville.  Maxine graduated in May of 1945 from then, the Clarion State Teachers College.  She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Shippenville.  She was an avid reader and...

Chris Bradley Myers, 68, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly at the Clarion Hospital on April 22, 2023. Born October 25, 1954, in Oil City, Chris was the son of the late Robert Myers and Doris Macormac. Chris graduated from Keystone High School. He owned and operated the Clarion Agway until his retirement.  After retiring he went to work for Ritner Pools as a sales associate and worked as a greeter at the McEntire-Weaver Funeral Home. On October 2, 1976, Chris married Deborah Graham...

L. Zane Harle, 75 of Marble, has moved from this life into the arms of his creator on April 9, 2023.  He had been a resident at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the time of his passing following a lengthy battle of Alzheimer’s.  A special thanks to all that cared for him. Zane was born in Harbourton, New Jersey on December 18, 1947.  He was born to the late Harry H. Harle and Mary E. Sylvester Harle. He was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in...

Lawrence “Skip” Travis, 81, of Knox, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Clarion Hospital following a brief illness. Born on May 18, 1941 in Clintonville, Larry was the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Travis. Larry married Carrie Montgomery who he would’ve celebrated 60 years of marriage with this April. Larry enjoyed riding side by side, and hunting and fishing with the boys.  He worked at McCoy Gas Co. and Deitz Gas Co. Along with his wife Larry is...

Julius Turteltaub, 88, of Knox, passed away at the Clarion Hospital on March 9, 2023. Born July 26, 1934, Julius was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Turteltaub. Julius served in the US Airforce from1953 until his retirement in 1973.  After retiring from the service he worked for C & K Coal for several years. On August 30, 1967, Julius married Susanne Nagle. Julius enjoyed golfing and watching old movies and football. Julius is survived by his two sons Julian Turteltaub...

Cheryl E. Pierce, 70, of Knox passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. Born on August 2, 1952, Cheryl was the daughter of Shirley Boorech and the late Eugene Pierce. Cheryl loved music and playing with ribbons.  She loved people talking to her and especially spending time with her caregivers. Cheryl is survived by her mother. Along with her father Cheryl was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Pierce and a step father Edward Boorech. A...

Joesphine Agnes Sweitzer Kumm, 40 , of Falls Creek, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1982, Joesphine was the daughter of Maxine and Orval Sweitzer. Joesphine graduated from Rocky Grove High School then received a bachelor degree from Pitt University.  She worked for Shop & Save, the Caring Place and S.A.M. Inc. On November 12, 2022, Joesphine married Christopher Kumm who survives. Joesphine enjoyed...

James Allen Rex, 55, of Shippenville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 17, 2023 following an extended illness. Born April 25, 1967, in Clarion, James was the son of James and Bernadine Rex James graduated from Keystone High School.  He enjoyed sitting and listening to old country music. James is survived by his parents James and Bernadine, his siblings John (Tina) Rex of Jamestown, PA, Brenda Fleeger of Knox, Mary (John) Crosby of Knox and Amy (Kevin) Parks of...

Hilton Leroy Buzard, 84, of Shippenville, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2023. Born November 18, 1938, in Knox, Hilton was the son of the late Merle and Virginia Buzard. Hilton received a GED from the Clarion County Career Center.  He worked at The Knox Glass Plant as a machine operator. On August 3, 1958 Hilton married Ethel Holliday who preceded him in death in 2005.  In 2014 he married Dolores Weaver who survives. Hilton enjoyed hunting,...