All Obituaries

LaRue O’Neil, 86, of Knox, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 10, 2021, following a brief illness. Born August 29, 1935, in Kingsville, LaRue was the daughter of the late Ralph and Junie Smith. LaRue graduated from Clarion Limestone School.  She worked for JC Penny’s in her younger days and for Hills for several years. On September 28, 1956 LaRue married Stanley O’Neil who preceded her in death. LaRue enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading,...

Eric D. Whitehill, 59 of Seneca, passed away at home on September 7, 2021 following an extended illness. Born July 25, 1962, in Oil City, Eric was the son of William and Sally Whitehill. Eric graduated from AC-Valley High School.  He worked at Quaker State, Petrowax, Pennzoil, Calumet, Grandview Estates, IA and Sasol. On September 8, 1990, Eric married Kim Stivanson who survives. Eric enjoyed hunting with his family and friends, riding Harleys and taking road trips with his wife and...

Mona Faye Parks, 73, of Knox, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Heritage Valley Hospital following an extended illness. Born October 6, 1947, in Dutch Hill, she was the daughter of the late Brent and Bernice Kriebel. On December 31, 1968 Mona married Gary Parks who preceded her in death. Mona worked for the Clarion County Transportation for 27 years and WRC for twelve years.  She enjoyed going to casinos and spending time with her grand kids. Mona is survived by her...

Anita L. McLaine, 67, of Huckleberry Ridge, passed away on Friday August 20, 2021 at the UPMC Presbyterian hospital following a brief illness. Born on October 13, 1953, in Butler, Anita was the daughter of the late Willard and Nellie Fleming. On June 13, 1991, Anita married Rodney McLaine who survives. Anita worked at the Knox Glass Plant, the Clarion Hospital, Highland Oaks and worker on the dairy farm with her husband. She loved to spend time playing with her great nieces and nephews...

Robert Thomas Griglak, 64, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the Shippenville Nursing and Rehab Center following an extended illness. Born October 13, 1956, in Sharon, Bob was the son of Edmund and Betty Griglak. Bob attended Penn State and Youngstown State where he earned degrees in electronics and technology.  He worked in the Mohawk School district in the technology and computer support department. Bob’s life was an adventurous one.  He enjoyed the...

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...