All Obituaries

Maximillian C. “Max”, “Chris” Serafin , 62, of Oil City, PA. , passed away Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca. Born Aug. 6, 1960 in Oil City, PA. , he was the son of Patricia Vogan Serafin and the late Maxilillian “Max” Serafin. Chris was a graduate of Oil City High School. He served in the United States Navy for nine years. Max had worked as an electrician for over 33 years, working many years for R.J. Martin. He enjoyed hunting and...

Kenneth C. Schlosser, 76, of Oil City, PA., passed away Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 at UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh after an extended illness. Born April 28, 1946 in Meadville, PA., he was the son of the late Melvin & Eleanor Lemon Schlosser. Ken was a graduate of Cambridge Springs High School. He was married in Oil City, PA., on Oct. 30, 1978 to the former Diane J. “Punky” Schwabenbauer and she survives. Ken had worked many years as a pressman in Erie, PA., before working...

Karen S. Winger , 68, of President, passed away at 11:45 P.M. Wednesday Sept. 21, 2022 at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca. Born Jan. 19, 1954 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late James Price and Joan Knight Price Snyder. She was a graduate of West Forest High School. Karen was married on June 26, 1971 to Gene O. Winger and he preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2017. Karen had worked many years as a waitress for the Log Cabin and for the Villa Italia for 33 years. She enjoyed...

Gerald William McClellan III (Tank¸ Willie, Will) age 29 unexpectedly passed away July 22, 2022 in Oil City Pennsylvania.  Gerald was Born June 6th 1993 In Seneca PA to Gerald William McClellan Sr and Pamela Marie McClellan (Woods) he was the youngest of three children they shared together. Gerald was the life of the party so full of life he was always keeping a smile on his face and strived to keep smiles on the faces of the people he loved.  He was a very loving, loyal,...

Linda F. Silvis, 55, of Seneca, PA. , passed away Sunday Sept. 18, 2022 at her home after a valiant fight. Born Dec. 17, 1966 in Mountain Home, ID., she was the daughter of Madeleine H. Thome Silvis and the late Edward L. Silvis Jr. Linda was a graduate of Oil City High School. She was the longtime manager of the Oil City Pizza Hut, where she had been employed for over 22 years. Linda loved animals, especially her cats. She enjoyed football and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linda...

Mary Agnes Mortimer, 94, of Oil City, PA., a true definition of love and grace took her final bow Thursday Sept. 15, 2022 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City, PA. Born Feb. 10, 1928 in Oil City, PA., she was the daughter of the late John & Mary Scurry Healy. Mary attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Oil City High School. She was married in St. Joseph Church on Jan. 3, 1948 by Fr. Hurley to John R. Mortimer and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2020. Mary had worked...

Joseph R. Neeley Sr. , 80, of Cooperstown, PA., went to his Lord on Thursday Sept. 15, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 5, 1941 in Franklin, PA. Joseph attended Rocky Grove High School graduating with the class of 1959, after high school he married the love of his life Nancy L. Griffin Neeley, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Edith Rodda and Steve Felix. His sister and brother in law, Carol & Virgil Heslop and...

Thomas Reed Horner, 62, of Lehigh Acres FL., and formerly of Oil City passed away Sept. 8, 2022 at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres. Born May 6, 1960 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Eugene & Shirley Reed Horner. Thomas was a 1979 graduate of Oil City High School. He was in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Tom was a self employed electrician. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan and enjoyed hunting and fishing while living in Pennsylvania. He is survived by a daughter Dr. Holly...

Hilda Stevenson, 63 , of Oil City, PA. , died Tuesday Sept. 6, 2022 at UPMC-Passavant-McCandless after an extended illness. Born July 28, 1959 in The Bronx, NY., she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. & Maria T. DeClet Gallisa. Hilda attended schools in The Bronx. She was married on April 3, 1988 in Franklin, PA. , to Leroy C. Stevenson and he survives. Hilda had worked in the healthcare industry for 30 years as a nurses aide most recently at the Oil City Presbyterian Home. She...

Carolyn L.Quinn Curran, 78 of Oil City, PA. ,passed away on Monday, September 5th at UPMC Northwest after a period of declining health. Carolyn was born on March 1st, 1944 in Sheffield, PA. She was the daughter of the late William L. and Rita Hynes Quinn. Carolyn grew up and attended school at St. Josephs High School, graduating in 1962. During her school years she made lifelong friendships with her classmates and looked forward to their reunions each year at Henrys Bend. Carolyn attended...