All Obituaries

Bernard N. Stallard, 93, of Seneca passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 at the Sugar Creek Station in Franklin. Full obit coming soon.

John L. Jarzab, 94, passed on August 14, 2019 after a short period of declining health. He was born August 7, 1925 in Oil City, was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Faith. John was a life-long member of the Assumption B.V.M. Church and more recently attended St. Joseph Church. John attended Assumption grade school and was a graduate of Oil City High School, class of 1942. As a veteran of World War II, he was a Staff Sgt. And B-17 Ball Turret gunner in the Army/Air Force and...

Elizabeth J. Slater, 90, of Franklin, PA. died Sunday Aug. 11, 2019 at the Caring Place in Franklin.           Born June 28, 1929 in Franklin, PA. , she was the daughter of the late Robert & Bessie Beck Clyde.  Elizabeth was married on New Years’ Eve. 1949 to Howard E. Slater, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2019. This year they would have celebrated their 70th Anniversary. Elizabeth was a very special woman and will be...

William C. Becker, 86, of Oil City passed away at 8:15 PM Tuesday August 6, 2019 at The Grove at New Wilmington after declining period of health. Born September 29, 1932 in Oil City, he was the son of the late I. Frank and Winona Becker. He graduated from the Oil City High School in 1951, and then entered into the Army. William married the former Shirley A. Hopper July 21, 1956 whom preceded him in death in 2009. He worked as a mechanic for Penelec. William is survived by one son;...

Dale Allen Fox, 76, of Venus passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at home after another battle with cancer. Born February  28, 1943 in President, he was the son of the late Victor and Kathleen Hartzell Fox. He served in the Army following High school. Dale worked as a Truck Driver for PALO construction. The family will hold a memorial service at their convenience.  

Memory Ardelle (McLane) Miller, 94, passed away peacefully at home Monday August 5, 2019 after suffering a stroke. Born October 2, 1924 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lyla Butler McLane. She graduated from Oil City High School in 1942 and enjoyed her meetings with classmates. Memory was employed by Bell Telephone during WWII.  She also was a Nurses Aide at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.. She spent her retirement in Florida and moved back to Oil City in...

Juan D. Gonzales, 69, of Oil City, PA. , passed away Monday July 29, 2019 at the Caring Place with his daughter at his side. Born Dec. 6, 1949 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of Colleen I. Phillips Gonzales and the late Paul J. Gonzales. Juan was a 1968 graduate of Venango Christian High School. He entered the United States Navy on Dec. 10, 1968 and was discharged on Sept. 1, 1970. Juan had worked at Polk Center, the Oil City Hospital, CRI and for VNA as a home health care worker. He...

Stanley M. Wise, 69, of Eagle Rock went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday July 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. Stanley was born on January 11, 1950 in Oil City, son of Allan Wise and the late Marie Lobenfelder Wise. He graduated from Oil City High School in 1968, attended DeVry Institute in Chicago, IL., until he decided to serve his country by enlisting in the Army on Nov. 14, 1969. Stan saw duty in Vietnam, with the rank of E6, he retired from the Army...

Jessica Lee Bodien, 22, of Venus passed away unexpectedly Friday July 19, 2019. She was born in Franklin on January 28, 1997 and was the daughter of Edward and Tammy Beach Bodien. Jessica enjoyed spending time with her two children, family, and friends.  She also liked going camping, four wheeling, outdoors, swimming, and roller skating. In addition to her parents she is survived by her two children; Amir Lamar Anthony Harris and Justin Edward Zachary Harris of Venus; sister Ashley...

BillieJo Mackey, 45, of 408 North St. Oil City, PA., was granted her angel wings Thursday July 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family after a long fight with Congested Heart Failure Born Oct. 25, 1973 in Pittsburgh, PA., she was the daughter of Paulette Mackey Sines. BillieJo enjoyed the outdoors, camping, spending time with her family, listening to music, playing cards and being a mother to her girls. BilieJo is survived by her mother Paulette (Jim) Sines of Oil City her three...