All Obituaries

Harold G. Baker, 85 , of Knox, passed on to his Heavenly Home on Saturday July 6, 2019. Born March 30, 1934, in East McKeesport, he was the son of the late Clair and Wilma Baker. Harold served in the Army from 1956 to 1958.  He graduated from Clarion State College in 1962 and then taught Social Studies at Rocky Grove H.S. from 1962 until his retirement in 1993.  Harold developed the Woodland Estates Mobile Home Court in Knox and operated it until his health began to decline and...

Jennifer Lee Davis Baker, 42, of Emlenton passed away Friday June 28, 2019 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 23, 1976, Jennifer was the daughter of the late Larue and Edith Davis. Jennifer dedicated her life to always helping others, she selflessly moved her and David home when her mother fell ill.  From then on she cared for her parents until their passing. She enjoyed baking and teaching others how to as well.  She loved picnics and spending time with...

April Sheatz Martinez, 35 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Kossuth passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh after giving birth to her son. Born March 8, 1984 in Clarion, she was the daughter of Scott and Elaine Sheatz of Cranberry. April graduated from Keystone High School in Knox. She graduated from Clarion University and went on to receive her master’s degree at the Robert Morris University.  She was a member of the Delta Zeta and graduated...

Shirley Weaver, 84, of Seneca, passed away on May 23, 2019 at the Hamot Hospital in Erie. Born May 21, 1935, Shirley was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary Young Switzer. On May 9, 1958 Shirley married Emil Weaver who passed away in 2006. Shirley graduated from CL High School.  She and her husband owned and operated Weaver Lumber in Seneca and Weaver Gun Shop.  After closing their business Shirley worked at the Daffin’s Hallmark Store in Franklin for over 20 years...

Jerrold E. DeHart, 39, of Turkey City passed away at the Clarion Hospital on Saturday, May 5, 2019 following a tragic accident at his home. Born on August 6, 1979, in Franklin, PA, he was the son of Judy E. Healey DeHart and the late James E. DeHart. Jerry graduated from Keystone High School in 1997, he worked at Point of Caring as a House Administrator. Jerry always had a smile on his face, and was a great friend to many.  He was a loving father and caregiver.  He loved his...

Sarah Ellen Elder Whitling, 94, of Knox passed from this Earth to her heavenly home on March 22, 2019 with her daughter, Susan, at her side. Born November 23, 1924 in Blair’s Corners, Beaver Township, Pennsylvania to the late Ira Minor Elder and Eva Marie Amsler Elder, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was an angel on this Earth, a beautiful person, loving mother and a wonderful grandmother and GG. She graduated in 1941 from St. Petersburg High School. On...

John Demko IV, 43, of Sligo passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2019 of natural causes. Born February 14, 1976, in Chester, PA, John was the son of John III and Toni Demko. John enjoyed camping, hiking, swimming and watching television and loved to eat and straighten up around the house.  He had the biggest smile you’ve ever seen. John is survived by his parents and his siblings Steve Demko, Christina Creswell and Shirl Diem. The family will receive friends from noon...

John C. “Jack” Ward, 78, of Ninevah, was conceived of God and entered this world in New Castle, PA on February 12, 1941, the son of the late Jesse “Jake” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Shelton) Ward.  He entered into the eternal arms of his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. On June 10, 1967, he married his sweetheart, the former Carolyn J. (Weaver) Ward, and together God gave them...

Carolyn Knight, 73, of Lamartine passed away on February 16, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Born on December 31, 1945 in Knox, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl Knight. Carolyn graduated from Keystone High School.  She worked at ASR Medical Supply in Shippenville and then worked at OI Glass Plant in Clarion for over 30 years until her retirement. Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, needle point, bingo, crossword puzzles and spending time with family especially the...

Justin Lee Harkness, 26, of Knox passed away unexpectedly at home on January 30, 2019. Born January 2, 1993, in Brookville, Justin was the son of John “Tim” Harkness and Melissa Black. Justin was in 4H and graduated from Keystone in 2011. He then went on to the University of Northwestern Ohio where he graduated in 2013.  After graduating he drove pilot car until he got his cdl and started driving truck for Hawk Trucking. Justin loved anything with wheels from dirt bikes...