All Obituaries

Freda A. Rossey. 92, of Oil City, PA., passed away peacefully, Thursday March 4, 2021 at UPMC-NW in Seneca after a period of declining health. Born Oct. 12, 1928 in Cranberry, PA., she was the daughter of the late George & Viola Tarr Strain. Freda's mother died when she was five years old, and God blessed her with a second mother when her father married Grace McCracken in 1934. Freda was raised in Sawtown and attended a one room schoolhouse. She met Louie Rossey when she was about...

Every birthday Dad celebrated he announced his age as “older than dirt.” Born on September 2, 1947 Papa John Schneeberger was born to Beatrice Mae Holden and Pline Jason Schneeberger in Oil City Hospital. Surrounded by the love of family, laughter, and rock and roll, he died in his home on February 28, 2021.  He attended Oil City schools and graduated from West Nottingham Academy.  After graduation he was drafted into the army where he completed basic training at Ft....

Ann R. Brinkman, 75, of Pleasantville passed away at her residence on Wednesday February 24, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 26, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Thompson Brittner. Ann grew up in the Millvale Area and graduated from Millvale High School in 1963. She enjoyed going to flea markets, yard sales, camping, fishing, boating and time with her dogs. Ann married Kenneth Brinkman on July 25, 1998, and he survives. She is survived by 2 children;...

Danielle R. White, 56, of Franklin, PA., passed away Feb. 23, 2021 at her home. Born Feb. 16, 1965 in Lancaster, PA., she was the daughter of Gary Raasch & the late Carol Hover Raasch. Danielle was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA. A homemaker, she enjoyed crafting, sewing and the companionship of her cats. She is survived by one son Braxton White & his wife Stephanie of Shippenville a grandson Will White a brother Matthew Raasch of Lancaster a...

Troy N. Stahlman II, 32, of Seneca, PA., died Monday Feb. 22, 2021 at his home. Born Sept. 29, 1988 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of Troy N. & Vonnie Bodien Stahlman. Troy went to Cranberry High School. He was employed at Titusville Fabricators as a machine operator and later as a home health aide. Troy enjoyed working on cars, hanging out with his friends and spending time with his son. He is survived by his parents of Seneca his son Conner Stahlman at home his...

James “Jim” Allen Bucholz, 72, of Oak Ridge, TN, and an Oil City, PA, native died Saturday Feb. 20, 2021 at The Lantern at Morning Pointe in Clinton, TN, after an extended illness. Born July 30, 1948, he was the oldest of five children to Robert J. & Betty Barber Bucholz.   Jim was a 1966 graduate of Venango Christian High School. His undergraduate studies were at Penn State University where he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Science. He...

On the morning of February 19, Randy Barr, 64, passed away after an extended battle with complications due to Covid-19. Randy Steven Barr was born in Oil City, PA on Dec. 9, 1956, Randy is survived by his parents, Charles and Carol Barr of Bankson Road. He graduated from Oil City High School in 1974. He was the proud owner of Barr Logging, a company he ran for over forty years. He loved working outside in the woods. He also performed other odd jobs, including bulldozing, running an...

Paula J. Vitka, 40, of Oil City, PA. , died Feb. 19, 2021 at her home. Born Jan. 8, 1981 in Oil City, PA. , she was the daughter of John E. Lindsay & Barbara Rosseau Lindsay Breene. Paula was a homemaker and mother of seven children. She was married to Richard J. “Jamie” Vitka and he survives. Paula was a good mother to her children and the kids will remember her with love. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her step father Patrick Breene and 7...

Margaret S. Ritchey, 58, of Franklin, PA., died unexpectedly Feb. 17, 2021 at her home. Born Nov. 14, 1962 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late James Wright & Betty Cunningham Wright Pride. Margaret was a graduate of Oil City High School. She had been employed as an assembler at Liberty Electronics and later as a caregiver for her husband and her father -in-law. She was married in 2000 in Tionesta to Merle B. Ritchey Jr. and he survives. Margaret loved to go camping,...

Richard D. Lawson, 56, of Oil City, PA., died Wednesday Feb. 17, 2021 at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca. Born Sept. 25, 1964 in Franklin, PA., he was the son of the late Harold & Amy Wilkinson Lawson. Richard went to Oil City Schools. He had been employed at Kwik Fill for several years. Richard is survived by long time companion Cindy McElroy of Oil City two stepsons Andrew McElroy Michael McElroy and a step daughter Laura McElroy Bean 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews...