All Obituaries

Sandra L. (Braden) Cozad, 71, of Seneca, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at the Collins House, in Franklin, PA. Born on May 30, 1952,  she was the daughter of the late Oliver Perry and Shirley (Gibson) Braden. Sandy graduated from Rocky Grove High School. On November 8, 1974, she married Michael Cozad, who survives. Sandy loved to travel with her husband, Mike, they traveled to Mexico twice. Sandra loved her family and spent time camping...

Kenneth E. Moon passed away on June 1, 2023. Services will be private.

Larry R. Waitz, 78, of Titusville, and longtime Rouseville Photographer, passed away on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at UPMC-Northwest in Seneca after an extended illness.                 Born Jan. 24, 1945 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Howard & Irene Mong Waitz. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Oil City High School and went to Allegheny College for Photography. He served in the United States Army Reserves,...

Thomas J. Oelkrue, 49, of Oil City, PA., passed away May 1, 2023 in Erie, PA.                 Born Januray 4, 1974 in il City, PA., he was the son of Carolyn Heller Oelkrue and the late Thomas W. Oelkrue. Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a special talent for music and enjoyed playing the drums. His shining moment was when he was chosen at the Crawford County Fair to play on stage with REO Speedwagon for two...

Wayne A. Cunning, 67, of Oil City, PA. , passed away at 5:20 A.M. Monday May 8, 2023 at UPMC-Mercy after an extended illness. He was born May 19, 1955 in Beaver Falls, PA. Wayne was a construction worker. He belonged to the Oil City PNA Club and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by a daughter Shelbi Cunning of Oil City And a son Thomas Cunning of Oil City Services will be private. The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael S. McGarvie, 48, of Titusville, passed away at home, with family by his side, Saturday, May 6, 2023 after an extended illness.  Born in Oil City on November 5, 1974, he was the son of George McGarvie and Susan Woods, who survive. Mike was a graduate of Titusville High School. After graduation he attended Pittsburgh University of Titusville and received an Associates Degree in Business.  On June 7, 2003 he married Jennifer Smith, who survives. Mike enjoyed woodworking,...

On May 5, 2023, John Theodore Morelli passed away surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  He was born January 5, 1937 in Warren, PA to Antonio and Clarinda (Scalise) Morelli. Both of his parents  were born in Italy and immigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s.   John married his junior-high sweetheart Kay Samuelson on July 31, 1959. They were married for 63+  happy years and she survives. They enjoyed traveling and were able to spend...

Jacqueline L. Hazlett, 67, of Oil City passed away May 4, 2023 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer, which she has fought since 2016.                 Born Dec. 22, 1955 in Franklin, PA., she was the daughter of Shirley L. Goodwell Hazlett and the late Kenneth J. Hazlett Sr. Jacqueline was a 1973 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She entered the United States Marine Corp in 1974 and served as a...

Wallace L. (Butch) Yashinski, 83, of Reno, PA.,  passed away on May 3, 2023 after a period of declining health.                 Born March 5, 1940 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late Walter & Miriam VanWormer Yashinski. Wallace graduated from Oil City High School  in 1959. Out of high school, he started working for Weaver Buick, and later worked for Wolf’s Head and Pennzoil. In 1972 he...

Dennis E. McCauley , 70, of Oil City, PA., entered Heaven on April 30, 2023 after a period of extended illness. He passed away at UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born March 4, 1953 in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the  late John David McCauley & Agness Lorraine Stahlman McCauley. Dennis was a 1971 graduate of Cranberry High School, from where he graduated with honors. He then graduated from Penn State University in 1975 also with honors. He was married to his high school...