All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) F. Andres Sr., 92, of Oil City passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 14, 2023 to be with his Lord and savior, and to polka dance with his late wife. He was born February 21, 1930 in Oil City to the late Frank and Stella Andres. Bob attended Assumption B.V.M. School and graduated from Oil City Senior High School in 1948. He married Patricia H. Walls on July 5, 1958 at St. Stephen Church. She preceded him in death on January 23, 2010. She cooked him a...

Mary K. (Daman) McElroy, 82, of Dempsytown, died peacefully at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Monday January 16, 2023. Born in Oil City on February 7, 1940, she was a daughter to the late Frank and Appolonia Hoehnlein Beary. Mrs. McElroy graduated from Saint Joseph High School in 1958. Mary enjoyed gardening, especially flowers. Along with her love of flowers she loved to play cards and go shopping with friends. Mary also enjoyed going out to eat with her friends and family.  Mrs....

Jessica E. Valente, 41, of  Titusville passed away Jan. 11, 2022 at her home. Services will be private.

Marion Loretta McFetridge, 97, of Oil City, PA. passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 at UPMC-Mercy. Born in Bradford, PA., on Jan. 29, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Tobias & Loretta Nick Lutz. She was married to Samuel D. McFetridge and he preceded her in death. A homemaker, Marion worked alongside her husband for many  years in the family business. She and her late husband built a family camp in Pleasantville. Marion enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She had a...

Traci L. Mooney, 50, of Seneca, PA. passed away unexpectedly Jan. 4, 2023 at UPMC-NW in Seneca. Born Aug. 21, 1972 in Meadville, PA., she was the daughter of Robbin Reichel. Traci graduated from Meadville High School in 1991. She started as a medical assistant and went on to Clarion University and received her bachelors degree, and became a registered nurse. She worked at Allegheny General Hospital as well as  other hospitals for 20 years. Traci  was an avid figure skater in...

Randy Lee Waitz, 46, of Oil City, PA., passed away Jan. 3, 2023 at his home.                 Born August 30, 1976 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of Larry & Carole Payne Waitz. Randy was a graduate of Titusville High School and also graduated from the Lincoln Electric Welding School in Ohio. He had worked as a welder for many years and was currently working security for Komatsu. He enjoyed cooking and in...

Susan M. Stiller, 68, a resident of Sugarcreek Station, passed away at 12:10 A.M. Monday Jan. 2, 2023 after an extended illness. Born July 29, 1954  in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of Lois Welms Stiller and the late Leo Stiller. Susan was a graduate of Oil City High School and Clarion University. She had worked before becoming disabled as a social worker. Susan was of the Catholic Faith . She enjoyed cats. In addition to her mother, she is survived by 4 brothers and 4...

Gary R. Boal Sr. 68, of Seneca, passed away Thursday Dec. 29, 2022 after a period of declining health. A memorial dinner will be held on January 7, 2023 at 1PM at the Seneca United Methodist Church.  

Melissa A. Roxberry , 48, of Oil City, PA., passed away in her home unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2022.                 Born March 24, 1974 in Mountain Home, Idaho she was the daughter of Penny Gray Lehnortt and step daughter of Thomas Lehnortt. Melissa attended Rocky Grove High School. She was married on May 18, 1996  to Donald A. Roxberry and he survives. Melissa had been employed as a direct care giver for...

William E. Baker of Oil City, PA., passed away  on Dec. 25, 2022, at his home.                 Born Jan. 15, 1930 in Mt. Pleasant, PA., he was the son of the late Frank & Mary Roehrig Baker. William moved to Oil City in 1956 to work for Knox Glass in Reno, PA. He was a mold maker and welder. In 1988 he went to work at Central Mold Shop for Owens Illinois in Brockway, PA, and retired in 1992. Bill was...