All Obituaries

Catherine R. Lafferty, 80, formerly of Oil City, PA. died at 10:55 P.M. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Manchester Commons in Erie after an extended illness. A complete obituary will follow.

Frances P. Stewart, 74, a woman who was beautiful inside as she was out, passed away at 9:40 AM Friday April 20, 2018 at home with her loved ones at her side. Though her last few years were full of challenges, she still maintained a great faith in the Lord and loved laughing with all her family and friends.  She also enjoyed spoiling her little dog Jasper. Frances was a wife, mother and homemaker.  She married  John L. Stewart in August 1960 and they had...

JANET TEETOR LORING Janet T. Loring, 87, of Oil City died in her home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Born Feb. 9, 1931, in New Castle, Indiana, she was the daughter of C. Ray and Zola Houser Teetor. In 1948 she graduated from New Castle High School and was valedictorian of her class. She attended Christian College, Columbia, Missouri, for one year and then transferred to DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1952 and a...

David Michael Sabousky, 59, of Oil City passed away Monday April 9, 2018 after a short bout with cancer. Dave was born November 14, 1958 in Oil City, PA., son of the late Leo & Mary Camp Sabousky.   He lived in Oil City his whole life, with the exception of a few years he spent in Denver, CO. He worked as a roofer. Dave was an avid fan of  the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers He is survived by three...

Richard E. Prahl, 77, of 7 East Second St. Oil City, PA. died Friday April 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Born Oct. 31, 1940 in Braddock, PA., he was the son of the late Paul E. & Dorothy Rae Whitehair Prahl. Richard was a graduate of Gateway High School. Mr. Prahl had served in the Navy Reserves. He had worked at Westinghouse, Joy Mfg. and was a handyman and had painted and remodeled many homes in the Oil City area. He enjoyed fishing, camping...

Edward C. "Uncle Jessie" Shaw, 80, of Titusville passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Wesbury United Methodist Community after an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1938 in Meadville, Crawford County, the son of Floyd A. Shaw and Grace Viola Bowes Shaw. He is survived by his children Janet Mallory of Meadville, Peggy Dilley and her husband Christopher of Meadville, James Shaw and his wife Kim of Townville, Kimberley Hurst and her husband Kenneth of Saegertown, Ebony...

Billie Lou Solle, 89, of Franklin, PA. died at 8:30 P.M. Friday March 23, 2018 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City after a period of declining health.           Born Nov. 12, 1928 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late Wesley & Lillian Kimes Rushford. Billie graduated from Franklin High School. She was married in St. Patrick’s Church in Franklin on Dec. 4, 1949 to Peter R. Solle and he preceded her in...

Robert G. Holquist, 89, of 403 West Seventh St. Oil City, PA. , died at 2:15 P.M. Saturday March 24, 2018 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City after an extended illness. Born July 24, 1928 in Oil City, PA. , he was the son of the late John & Hilda Marschinke Holquist. Bob was a graduate of Oil City High School. He entered the United States Army in 1950 and served during the Korean War, receiving a Bronze Star. Bob served in the Second Mortar Battalion, and...

Richard William "Bill" Hawkins of Oil City, PA, passed away on the morning of March 23 at his residence surrounded by his family.   Bill was born on June 15, 1944, and was adopted by his loving parents, Thelma and William Hawkins. He grew up in Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, PA, where he made many good friends who remained important throughout his life.   On March 16th., 1966, he married his beloved Sonja (Shaffer) Hawkins. Bill and Sonja...

Raymond W. Mamott Jr., 66, of Seneca, PA passed away at 10:45 P.M.  Wednesday March 21, 2018 at Oakwood Heights after a period of declining health. Born July 14, 1951, in Oil City, Raymond was the son of the late Raymond W. Mamott Sr. and Dorothy Heckathorn Mamott. Ray was a 1969 graduate of Oil City High School. He was married February 16, 1979, to the former Sandra L. Gold and she survives. Raymond enjoyed his time shooting at the Izaak Walton League...