Patrick C. “Pat” McCarthy (2024)

Nancy L. Murray, 75, of Oil City, passed away August 17, at her home after an extended illness.

Sean M. Shook, Sr., 50, of Franklin, died peacefully Thursday, August 15, at UPMC-Hamot in Erie, following an extended illness, with his loving family by his side.

Dr. Arthur David Steffee, Jr. (August 16, 1934 – August 16, 2024)

Jessie Gawrys Andres, 103, of Oil City, passed away August 16, 2024.

Theodore Charles “Ted” Bierbauer, Jr., 83, of Duncansville, and formerly of Oil City, passed away at his home on August 16, surrounded by his close family.

David Frank Fielding, 77, of Cornplanter Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 16.

William R. Spence, 99, of Fertigs, died peacefully, Friday, Aug. 16, at Oakwood Heights Village in Oil City.

Richard Catanzaro, the most amazing man who ever lived, was born April 20, 1939, and sadly left our lives peacefully on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.

Dr. Luise Savage, long time resident of Franklin passed away on July 17, 2024.

John E. Karns, Sr., 85, died peacefully Friday, August 16, in The Collins House in Franklin, with his beloved wife and children by his side.

Robin D. Hart, 90 years old, of Seneca, passed away on August 17.

Gary Lee Hughes, age 73, of Cornplanter Township, Venango County, died Saturday, August 17, at his residence surrounded by many of his loved ones.

Patricia A. “Patty” Rapp, 80, of Clarion, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Aug. 16, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.

Our father, Robert “Bob” Fritz left us unexpectedly to be with our mother on Aug. 15, 2024.

Donald Larry Spence, 71, of Limestone, Pennsylvania passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Sherry Diane Texter, 72, of Clarion, passed away at the Chicora Medical Center.

Robert D. Fritz, 90, of Oil City, passed away Aug. 15, 2024.

Maxine M. Kifer Wendell, 94, of Washington Street, Strattanville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at the Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Diane L. Baker, 70, of Polk, passed away surrounded by her family on Aug. 12, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.

Larry R. Rarer Sr., 75, a well-known and beloved resident of Cooperstown, died tragically Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 as a result of the injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident along U.S. Route 322 in Sugarcreek Borough. The accident also critically injured his beloved great-granddaugh…

A memorial get together will be held for George H. Maxwell from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Nature Lodge 471 Beach Rd. at Two Mile Run Park.

John Saylor, 87, of 17319 Rte 68, Sligo, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Marion “Rick” Rhome, age 72, of Franklin, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and devotion. Rick was born in Monongahela and was a 1971 graduate of Lakeview High School.

Christine Haylett McNany, 74, of Polk passed away at home Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, after an extended period of ill health.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of JoAnne Marie Valetich, who left us on Monday, Aug. 12th, 2024.

Zachary Maclain Sutley, 20, found peace in the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.

Gary Lee Midage, 80, of Franklin, passed away at home on Aug. 8, 2024, with his family at his side.

Carol L. Smalley, 85, a resident of Oakland Township, died peacefully at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 in the Titusville Area Hospital, with her family by her side, following a period of declining health.

Floyd L. “Sonny” Say, age 81 of Emlenton (Nickleville), passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 11, 2024 at UPMC Northwest at Seneca.

Thomas James Clark, 74, of Oil City, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 10, 2024 at Shippenville Rehabilitation Center.

Elinor J. “Joan” Over, 92, of Clarion, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday Aug. 24, 2024 in St. Joseph Church for Karen Schneider Gatesman, who passed away June 29, 2024.

Elinor J. “Joan” Over, 92, of Clarion, passed away on Friday, August 9, at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Patricia Anne “Pat” Bowser, 83, of Dutch Hill, Parker, passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC-Northwest, Seneca following a brief, final illness. Pat had been in declining health for a period of time.

Joan M. Lepley, 77, a resident of 674 Grant Street, Franklin died peacefully at 7:39 p.m. Thursday, August 8, at UPMC-Hamot in Erie, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen G. Hogue (Betty) died peacefully at 103 years young, at home in her bed with her family on Aug. 7.

Rudolfe C. “Rudy” Herr, 87, of Cherrytree, passed away peacefully at home while in the company of his loving family Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2024.

Diana Zerby, age 77, of Brevard, NC, returned to her Creator and Father in Heaven on July 4, 2024.

Lawrence S. “Larry” Foster, 78, of Dempseytown, passed away Thursday morning Aug. 8, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Helen M. Best, 86, of Seneca, passed away Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at her home.