All Obituaries

George Gates, 72, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly at the UPMC Williamsport Hospital following an emergency procedure on September 18, 2020. Born December 15, 1947 in Beaver Township George was the son of the late Lewis Gates and Jenny Elder. George went to Keystone High School and then joined the US Army.  While in the Army he served in Germany in 1973-74. George was a truck driver for 45 years of which he worked the last 32 for Dana Transport in Avenel NJ. He loved to drive truck...

Charles Edward Gorham, 76, of Knox passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the Clarion Hospital. Born November 4, 1943, in Brockway, Chuck was the son of the late Edward and Georgina Kearney Gorham. Chuck graduated from AC Valley High School.  He worked at the Knox Glass Plant, the O & I Glass Plant in Clarion and the Anchor Glass Plant in New York. On September 22, 1979, Chuck married Stephanie Shettler who preceded him in death on October 17, 2018. Chuck was a member of the...

Richard Keith McMillen, 86, of Knox, passed away at his home surrounded by family on August 27, 2020. Born March 26, 1934, Dick was the son of the late Elwood B. and Doris E Weaver McMillen. Dick graduated from White Memorial High School in Knox.  He was a feeder mechanic specialist at the Knox Glass Plant for 34 years then worked as a maintenance specialist for 24 years at the Clarion Hospital before retiring. On March 30, 1951, Dick married Betty Jo Mays and celebrated 70 years of...

Dennis James Cochran, 64, of Knox, passed away at home surrounded by family June 12, 2020 following an extended illness. Born November 15, 1955, Denny was the son of the late Clifford and Laura Cochran. Denny was a graduate of Keystone High School. He was a Beaver Township supervisor for 30 years and drove truck for McKissick Trucking.  He loved working as a township supervisor and always said there was nothing better than putting a truck down the road. On September 10, 1994 Denny...

Paula Ann Briggs, 41, of Knox passed away in a tragic accident on May 30, 2020. Born March 14, 1979, Paula was the daughter of the late Paul and Ann Sizemore Briggs. Paula was a graduate of Keystone High School; she was a stay at home mom that loved spending time with her family.  She loved swimming, being outside, going on crazy adventures, planting flowers and Pepsi. Paula is survived by her fiancé Stephen Graham of Knox, her children Nichole Lynn Rankin of Emlenton, Renne...

Thomas Patrick Flannigan, 49, of Knox passed away at Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born February 21, 1971, Tom was the son of the late Edward S. Flannigan and Catherine MacIntyre Flannigan Gruber. Tom graduated from Keystone High School. He worked at Swartfager Welding, Point of Caring, ACME Welding and Unique Fabrications. Tom enjoyed hunting and just walking in the woods.  He loved to play and listen to music, spend time with his family and his dogs. Tom is survived by his wife ...

Ralph L. Alden (Skip), 81, of Knox passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center following a period of declining health. Born October 13, 1938, Ralph was the son of the late William and Flora Belle Mays Alden. Ralph attended school at the Ashland School.  He served in the US Army and worked at the Glass Plant Ralph is survived by his three children Rhonda (Terry) Guntrum of New Bethlehem, Theresa (Alan) Hope of Alexandria, VA, and Andrew...

Shirley (Hartzell) Moyar, 84, formerly of Knox PA, passed into eternal life on May 11, 2020.  She died at home after valiantly fighting lung cancer, surrounded by her loving family.  She is now joyfully reunited with her parents George E. Hartzell and Mary (Slater) Hartzell, as well as her three brothers Chester (Chet), George (Tim) and John (Butch).  She is survived by her loving sister Mildred (Jean) Stahlman of Knox PA and her sister-in-law (bingo buddy) Judy Hartzell of...

Wesly J. Dine, 87 of Knox, died peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at his home. Born May 6, 1932, in Corry PA, Wes was the son of the late Martin and Lizzie Dine. He married his high school sweetheart Dolly Cook on March 9, 1952 they celebrated 68 years of marriage together. In the 70’s Wes, Dolly and five other couples began a long friendship going to dinners, plays and going boating,  they referred to themselves as “The Gang”. Wes started selling caskets for...

Junior Eisenhuth, 89, of Knox passed away Sunday April 26, 2020 at the UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca. Junior was born in Beaver Township on October 6, 1930 to Ed and Nellie Eisenhuth.  He was the youngest of seven siblings. Junior graduated from the White Memorial High School in 1950.  After graduating, Junior worked at several area businesses before being drafted in December of 1951.  He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in MO, from there was shipped out to...