All Obituaries

Joseph R. (Joey) McFadden, 31, of Oil City, PA. Died Sept. 15, 2020 at his home. Born Nov. 29, 1988 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of John J. McFadden Sr. and the late Cindy Wise McFadden. Joey attended Cranberry Schools. He had been employed as a sales representative in the communications industry. He enjoyed fishing, camping and heavy metal music. In addition to his father, he is survived by three brothers John J. McFadden & his wife of Beaver Falls, PA. Joshua Loll McFadden...

Vernon W. Aurand, 57, of Oil City, PA. passed away on Monday September 21, 2020 at his family’s residence after a period of declining health. He was born in Exeter CA. on November 27, 1962, to Wayne Frances Aurand, and Doris Jean Wright, the oldest of six children. Vernon was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna Sue Adams on June 13, 2017 and his mother Doris Aurand.  Vernon and Donna shared a true love story, married in December 22, 1982. They enjoyed and celebrated 34...

Dr Robert W. Flinchbaugh, 85 Franklin PA passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020.   Born in Franklin PA on June 20, 1935, the son of the late Paul W. and Myrna Young Flinchbaugh.   Robert graduated Oil City High School, class of 1954, where he played trombone in the marching band, was the student conductor of the acapella choir and led the Bobby Williams Swing Band at the YMCA dances. In addition, Robert loved marching with his father in the American Legion...

John J. Goreczny, 90, of 17 Locust St. Rousevile, PA. , died at 2:44 A.M. Thursday Sept. 17, 2020 at his home. Heaven has gained a Sunday Morning Chef. Born Dec. 11, 1929 in Oil City, PA. , he was the son of the late John J. & Veronica Jamroz Goreczny. John attended Assumption B.V.M. Schools and was a 1948 graduate of Oil City High School. He served in the United States Army as a Sgt. , during the Korean War. On May 24, 1957 he married the former Sandra L. Guyton at St. Columbkille...

Robert W. Klawuhn, 85, of Oil City, PA. , died at 6:11 A.M. Wed. , Sept. 16, 2020 at Arista Care in Meadville after an extended illness. Born Nov. 17, 1934 in Ridgway, PA., he was the son of the late William J. & Johanna Mae Loeffer Klawuhn. Robert graduated from Ridgway High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving during the Korean War. He was married in 1967 to the former Rebecca L. Woodford and she survives. Robert was a carpenter for many years and...

Toby J. Aikins, 79, of 162 Shade Tree Lane Franklin, PA. , died unexpectedly Wednesday Sept. 16, 2020 at her home. Born Oct. 8, 1940 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late Andrew M. & Zelma A. Gesin Evans. Toby graduated from Oil City High School and the Oil City School of Nursing. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at the Oil City and Franklin Hospitals and retired from Polk Center. Toby was a member of the Fox Street Church of God. A life member of the Oil City...

Judith Ann Hartzell, 65, of Oil City passed away Monday September 14, 2020 after a period of declining health. She was born in Titusville on March 28, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Warren and Doris Shontz Rodgers. Judith is survived by a son Andrew P. Feely of Seneca.

Emmett A. Freshcorn, 32, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oil City passed away Sunday September 13, 2020 unexpectedly. Born in Bendera California on June 24, 1988 he was the son of Marta Vasquez and the late Daryl Freshcorn. Emmett enjoyed Cars and everything about them.  He graduated from Keystone High School. He will be remembered as a fun and loving person who got along with everybody. In addition to his mother he is survived by a son; Jordan Freshcorn, Siblings; Rosanna Vasquez, Jimmy...

Richard C. Ream, 76 , of Kennerdell passed away Monday Sept. 7, 2020 in his home. Services will be private.

Shirley J. Harper, 84, of Oil City, PA. died Sept. 10, 2020.   Born Oct. 10, 1935 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late Charles E. & Jennie E. Baum Stahlman. Shirley was a graduate of Oil City High School. She was married on July 4, 1955 to James Monroe Harper and he preceded her in death. A Homemaker, Shirley had worked as an elevator operator in the I.O.O.F. Building and as a breadmaker at the Villa Italia for many years. Shirley was an active member of the Oil City...