Esther J. Pfaff Feicht
Esther June Pfaff Feicht, 92, formerly of Bruin and Parker, died of natural causes Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Sugar Creek Rest, Worthington Born in Kaylor, June 14, 1910, she was the daughter of H.W. and Bertha Pfaff. She was a member of Robinson Memorial Chapel, United Methodist, near Parker. Her husband, Albert C. “Moxie”, Feicht, whom she married in Clarion, died April 5, 1981. Surviving are a grandson Eric J. Feicht of Bruin; a granddaughter, Ricki L. Ramsey of Chicora; two great-grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews. A son, two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held later at the convenience of the family. Burial was in the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Parker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Service, Petrolia, Pa. 16050.

James B. “Ben” Myers
James B. “Ben” Myers, 74, of Knox RD 2, died at 5:52 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003, in Hamot Medical Center, Erie. Born Oct 9, 1928, in Turkey City, he was the son of Joseph and Marie Baynham Myers. Mr. Myers was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and Clarion University. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving as a sergeant first class in the Survey Corps. Mr. Myers worked in the engineering department of Glass Containers Corp. in Knox for nearly 40 years. He was Beaver Township secretary from 1983 to the present. Mr. Myers was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Knox RD 2. He also belonged to the DeHart-Rossman-Wenner American Legion Post of Lamartine and the Brooks Bird Club. He enjoyed walks in the woods, hunting, bird watching and sporting events and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Myers was married Sept. 1, 1950, to Evelyn Rowe, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter and her husband, Cindy and Paul Curran of Knox; a son and his wife, Dale and Barb Myers of Knox; and five grandchildren, Emily Myers, Alison Myers, Aimee Myers, Zachary Curran and Michelle Curran, all of Knox. He also is survived by four brothers, Joseph Myers and his wife, Phyllis, of Cedar Park, Texas, William Myers and his wife, Janet, of Knox, Kenneth “Jiggs” Myers of Shippenville and Donald Myers and his wife, Poppy, of Parker: and several nieces, nephews, brothersin- law and sisters-in-law. In addition to his parents, Mr. Myers was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Best and Helen Dunkle. The family received friends in the David C. McEntire Funeral Home, and in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Knox. Funeral services were held in the church with the Rev. Robert McCarty, pastor, officiating. Interment with full military honors followed in St. Paul Union Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Twin Church Road, Knox, 16232, or the Clarion-Forest VNA, P.O. Box 668, Knox 16232.

James R. Aughton
James R. Aughton 69, of Route 368, Parker, died, at 10:30 am Tuesday, June 3, 2003, in UPMC Northwest , Franklin, following an illness. Born April 4, 1934, in Callensburg, Clarion County, he was the son of William Russell and Mildred Bell Aughton. He attended Perry Township schools. Mr. Aughton began a career in the glass manufacturing industry at age 16, working in every aspect of the industry. He worked in Parker and from there to positions in Georgia, West Virginia and New Jersey. He retired after 46 years in the industry from the Leone Glass Co. in Bridgeton, N.J., where he served as production superintendent. He was a member of the Parker City-Allegheny Valley Lodge No. 521, F&A.M., and the New Castle Consistory. Mr. Aughton enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening and four wheeling in the area. He was married Jan. 3, 1954, to Janice Williams, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lonnie (Marcia) Foust of Oregon, Ohio., and Lori Haren of Callensburg; 10 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; and four step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Harold Aughton of Parker; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Aughton was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cindy Aughton Heldman; and a brother, William “Bill” Aughton. Friends were received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the Rev. James Callender, the Rev. Larry Rapp and Rev. Barry Weyant officiating. Interment was in the Perryville Cemetery near Parker.

Dennis R. Wolfe
Dennnis R. Wolfe, 67 of Newell, died Monday, May 19, 2003 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cranberry Township, north of Pittsburgh. Born in Brady’s Bend, Pa. June 23, 1935, son the the late Quinn Wolfe and Florence Irene Blakney Wolfe, he was a member of the Etruria Street Chuch of God, where he was a member of the Board of Trustees and the Men’s Brotherhood. A longtime church volunteer assisting with custodial and maintenance duties, he also made homemade candie for Easter. He served with the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 and was stationed in Germany. Having moved to the area in 1979 from Pennsylvania, he retired from Quaker State Oil Refinery Corp.’s Congo Plant after nearly 30 years of service. He transferred to the Congo Plant from the Emlenton, Pa. Plant. An avid golfer, he was active with a wednesday traveling senior group. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Parker, Pa. His wife, Mary Jane Beals Wolfe, whom he married Nov. 12, 1954 survives. Three daughters, Mrs. Rob (Terry) Metz of Dutch Hill, Pa., Mrs. Jamie (Shelly) Adams of North Olmstead, Ohio, and Mrs. Roger (Renee) Waugh of Newell, and four sons, Jack Wolfe of St. Petersburg, Pa., Larry Wolfe and his wife Terri of Crystal Springs, Fla., Mike Wolfe and his wife Tina, of Emlenton and Jay Wolfe and his wife Kim of Greenville, Pa., survive. There are 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A brother Ronald Wolfe of Mary Ester, Fla., and three sisters, Sara Belacic of Akron, Mrs.Danny (Bonnie) Lambert of Akron, and Mrs.Darl (Catherine) Servey of Alliance also survive. A daughter, Rev. Melissa “Mitzi” Wolfe, died Oct. 17, 2002. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers. Friends were called at the Dawson Funeral Home. The Rev. Carol Pentz of the Church of God, retired, conducted funeral services. Words of committal were held at Riverview Cemetery on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 where the Tri State Veterans Burial Group will provide full military honors.

Hazel Shaw
Hazel (Janet) Shaw age 92 of Knox, formerly of Emlenton Big Bend and Greenville died Monday April 28, 2003 in the Beverly Health Care Shippenville. She was born April 19, 1911 in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County the daughter of Raymond O. and Magdelene Vorous Lawrence. Mrs. Shaw was a homemaker. She had worked part-time for eighteen years for the Emlenton & Progress newspapers. She had served on the Emlenton School Board for a number of years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, crafts and gardening. She was a former member of the Big Bend United Methodist Church. She moved from Greenville to Knox to live with her daughter Velma Summerville and became a member of the Knox United Methodist Church. Due to her health she moved into Highland Oaks. She was married May 19, 1934 to William S. (Van) Shaw and he preceded her in death February 20, 1992. She is survived by one son Warren R. Shaw and his wife Elaine E. Shaw, Greenville, one daughter Mrs. John (Velma) Summerville of Knox, a daughter-in-law Pat Shaw of Franklin. Nine grand children, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by a brother, John Lawrence of McDonald, Ohio; and a sister Mrs. Jack (Grace) Cassidy, Kennerdell. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Van Alton Shaw; a granddaughter Marcie Lynn Summerville; three brothers, George Lawrence, Warren Lawrence and Raymond Lawrence and a sister, Mae Shop. Friends were received in the William N. Rupert Mortuary in Knox. Funeral services were held in the funeral home with the Rev. Donald Poole, pastor of the Knox United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Big Bend Cemetery, Emlenton. Family suggest memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Jonathan “Hootie” Slatko
Jonathan “Hootie” Slatko, 29, of Foxburg, Pa., formerly of Clover, Pa., died March 4, 2003 in Foxburg. Mr.Slatko was born April 16, 1973, in Edison, N.J. He is the son of Douglas and Janet (Lapczynski) Slatko. Mr. Slatko is survived by his parents, his wife, Alysia Cheponis, and a son Ian at home and his brother Dean and his fiancee, Andrea Jock of Andover, Ohio. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy Cheponis of Luzerne, Pa., as well as seven nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Slatko graduated from Central Cambria High School in 1991, where he played on the football and wrestling teams. Mr. Slatko was an altar server for many years at Holy Family church for many years. He was employed as a communications tower foreman. Friends were received at the Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, with a vigil wake service was held. A funeral mass was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, in Colver, Pa., with the Rev. Bernard Grega, officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family in Jonathan’s memory. Donations/ Cards maybe sent to Alysia Slatko, P.O. Box, 323, Foxburg, Pa. 16036.

Sydney G. Custer
Sydney G. Custer, 87, of East Brady, Pa died February 2, 2003 at Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, Pa. Born May 17, 1915, in Criswell, Pa, (Perry Township, Armstrong County), he was the son of Henry E. & Edith M. (Crawford) Custer. Mr. Custer worked as a Coal miner in Clarion County for 15 years. He worked for CCC during the Depression and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and Conrail as a Freight Conductor and Brakeman from 1941 to 1982. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking, and playing chess. Mr. Custer was married on January 27, 1936 to Ruby V. Young, who preceded him in death on August 16, 1976. Mr. Custer belonged to the Jehovah’s Witness, Rimersburg Congregation and was a member of the United Transportation Union, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are one son, Richard S. Custer, of Donegal Township, Butler Co., two daughters, Lisa Best of Perry Township, Armstrong Co., and Susan Nichter of Center Township, Butler Co. He was also survived by 4 grandchildren. His parents, wife, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends were received at the CHARLES B. BUECHELE FUNERAL HOME, 105 Fourth Street, East Brady, PA. on February 4, 2003. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, February 5, 2003 in the Funeral Home with James V. Conte the officiating clergy. Entombment was at the Rimersburg Memorial Mausoleum, Rimersburg, Pa.

Milo W. “Bill” Minich
Milo W. “Bill” Minich, 72, of 344 Ferree ltd. Emlenton, Pa. died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2003, in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Minich was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Oil City Pa., to Charles H. and Orpha T. (Kelso) Minich. He was a 1948 graduate of Cranberry High School and married Joanne C. Carrow on Nov. 1, 1949, who preceded him death. Bill married Ethel M. Hyde on Jan. 21, 1984. He was employed by Dumpe Auto in Seneca and Franklin for 18 years; Minich Mobile Homes, Oil City; and the manager of Ferree Chevy, Buick and Pontiac, Emlenton. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church Oil City, the Civil Air Patrol from 1944 to 1946; a member of the Petrolia Lodge 363 Free and Accepted Masons; the Valley of Oil City Lodge of Perfection and Coudersport Consistory; Past Vice President and Rules Chairman of the East Coast Four Wheel Drive Assoc. Bill enjoyed racing of all kinds and participated in off road racing for 18 years and was an avid follower of NASCAR. He is survived by his wife Ethel Minich, his mother Orpha Minich, a son James L. Minich and wife Debbie of Franklin, a daughter Diane L. Meade and husband Larry of Seneca, a daughter Sue A. Melat and husband Jeffery of Cranberry, a step-daughter Penny Henry and husband Dan of Linglestown, and a step-son Douglas Richards at home, a sister Betty Jo Hepler of Oil City, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joanne, his father Charles, and a grandson Eric Meade. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. A funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at 11:00 A. M., in the Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home. 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg, Pa. with the Rev. Dan Myers of the St. Petersburg United Methodist Church and Rev. Byron Myers of the Oil City United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry. Viewing hours were Monday Feb. 17, 2003,in the Hile Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, Pa.

Wayne Morrison Carr
Wayne Morrison Carr, 79, of Walnut Street, Emlenton a retired rural mail carrier in the Emlenton area, died at 1:59 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at his residence following an illness. Born Sept. 12, 1923, in Emlenton, he was the son Gerald H. and Helen Marie Morrison Carr. Mr. Carr was a 1943 graduate of Emlenton High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Word War II, serving in the Philippines. Mr. Carr was employed as a rural mail carrier by the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years, working out the of the Emlenton office. He was a member of the Emlenton United Methodist Church and the Foxburg Country Club. Mr. Carr enjoyed being with his grandchildren and golfing. Surviving are his wife, Frances R. Russell Carr, a daughter, Sharon K. Courson of Emlenton; two sons and their wives, Jeffrey and Sue Carr and Todd R. and Lee Anne Carr all of Emlenton. He also is survived by two brothers and their wives, Edward and Maxine Carr of Mesa, Ariz. and Richard and Anne Carr of Chandler, Ariz.; three sisters, Lu Burton of Michigan, Mrs. Alan (Jeanne) Baker of Kentucky and Kay Parker of Kennerdell; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Carr of Arizona and Marlene Carr of Oil City and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carr was preceded in death by three brothers Herbert Carr, Gerald Carr and Robert Carr. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Emlenton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth L. Duffee officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301, or to the American Cancer Society, 10 W. Front St., Oil City 16301. The Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home in Emlenton is in charge of arrangements.

Dorcus M. Crispen McCall
Dorcus M. Crispen McCall, 71, of Parker, died Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2003, at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, following an illness. Born Dec. 8, 1931, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Gertrude (Guntrum) Crispen. Mrs. Parker worked for 12 years at the former elementary school in Parker City and retired after a number of years of service with Beckwith Machinery at Shippenville. She also served eight years as a water and sewage fee collector for the city of Parker. She was a member of the Parker United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Friendship Sunday school class. She also was a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 598 of Parker. She married was married on May 15, 1951, to William Russell McCall Sr., who preceded her in death on April 12, 1993. Surviving are a daughter, Tracie Gillespie of Columbia, S.C.; two sons, William R. McCall Jr. and Dale R. McCall, both of Parker; her dear friend and companion, Roy Grove of Parker; six grandchildren, Angie Killion of Richmond, Va., Kelly Wilkins of Stephenson, Va., Tricia Phillips of Parker, Ray and Codie Gillespie of Columbia, and William R. McCall III of Parker; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marion Forinash and her husband, Wilbert, of Ireland, W.Va., Connie Collier and her husband, Harold, of Chicora, and Jeanie Miller and her husband, Robert, of Parker RD 2; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, a sister and a brother. Friends called from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday,November 26, 2003 at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services were held at 9 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at the funeral home with the Rev. David Bowman, pastor of Parker United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.

Basil D. Hughes Sr.
Basil D. Hughes Sr., 81, of Venango Township, Hilliards, died at 4: 15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at the Clarion Hospital following an illness. Born Dec. 9, 1921, in Eau Claire, he was the son of Homer and Gladys Sedwick Hughes. He attended the Open Door Baptist Church of Eau Claire. He retired in 1985 following 35 years of service with Chas. Horewitz and Sons Inc. of Butler. Mr. Hughes and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States following his retirement. They also enjoyed camping, and he fished extensively while health allowed. He entered the U.S. Army on Sept. 10, 1942, and was honorably discharged a private first class on, Dec. 22, 1945. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the American Theater Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Surviving are his wife, Dolores Pavelek Hughes; a daughter, Beth and her husband, Art, Modaffair of Hilliards; four sons, Rick Hughes of Hooker, Basil “Bucky” Hughes Jr, of Eau Claire, Dave Hughes of Higgins Corners, and Tim Hughes of Eau Claire; nine grandchildren; four great-grand-children; two sisters, Madeline Baker of Butler, and Shirley Young of Chicora; two brothers, George Hughes of Butler, and Frank Hughes of Clintonville; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Friends were recieved at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home Inc., Eau Claire. Funeral services were held at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rick Wagner of Open Door Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in the Eau Claire Cemetery.

Alma E. Fair
Alma E. Fair, 93, of Parker, formerly of Dutch Hill, Clarion County, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, in Bear Creek Personal Care Home, Parker. Born June 22, 1910, in Perry Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of William A. and Catherine Kriebel Jordan. Mrs. Fair worked as a packer for 25 years at Glass Containers in Parker. She was a member of the Park Hill Church of God at West Freedom and was a member of the Missionary Society of the church. Mrs. Fair first was married to the late Albert M. Barger, then to the late Wayne Terwilliger and last to the late Rev. Brady Fair. Surviving are a son, John W. Barger of Dutch Hill; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Rosella Monroe of Six Points, Butler County, and Verna Labernze of Parker; and a brother, Carl E. Jordan of Parker. In addition to her parents and three husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Sammy Barger; two brothers; and one sister. Visitation was held in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Lonny Wolford, pastor of the Park Hill Church of God, West Freedom, officiating. Private interment was held in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dutch Hill. Memorials may be made to the Park Hill Church of God, 3314 Lime Plant Road, Parker, 16049, or to the Bear Creek Personal Care Home, RR 3, Box 226, Parker, 16049.

Carl J. Stricker
Carl J. Stricker, 95, of White Hall Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in Emlenton's Laurel Manor. Born April 9, 1908, in Lauffen, Germany, he was the son of Jacob and Marie Stricker. Mr. Stricker was a farmer and stone mason and worked for a number of years for Quaker State Refining Corp., Emlenton. In his early years, he attended the Old Zion United Methodist Church and later attended the New Zion Evangelical Church, both in Emlenton. Mr. Stricker enjoyed hunting. He first was married to Gladys A. Klingler, who died in 1978. He then married Vivian King, who died in 1989. Surviving are two sons and their wives, Robert W. and Ina Stricker of White Hall Road, Emlenton, and Eugene Carl and Greta Stricker of Fredericktown, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Nita Baumgarten and husband, Ray, of Tionesta; seven grandchildren; five step grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Stricker was preceded in death by a brother. Friends were received in the Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles J. Campbell, pastor of the New Zion Evangelical Church, Emlenton. officiating. Interment was in Zion-Union Cemetery, Richland Township, Venango County. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 176 E. Bissell Ave., Oil City, 16301.

Carl D. "Kayo" Kriebel
Carl D. "Kayo" Kriebel, 84, of Dutch Hill, Clarion County, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in UPMC Northwest, Franklin. Born Dec. 6, 1918, in Perry Township, Clarion County, he was the son of Samuel W. and Minnie O. Barger Kriebel. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a corporal with Detachment 4, 8th Platoon Headquarters, 4025th Signal Service Battalion, U.S. Army. He served in New Guinea, South Philippines and Luzon. Mr. Kriebel was the recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon. He worked as a welder for 10 years at Quaker State Refinery in Emlenton and then worked for 23 years as a welder at Witco Chemical in Petrolia. Mr. Kriebel was a member of VFW Post No. 7073 and the American Legion Post No. 598, both of Parker. He was a Protestant. Mr. Kriebel enjoyed gardening, hunting and NASCAR racing. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kriebel was preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters. Visitation was held in the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, Wayne Street, Parker. Funeral services were held in the funeral home. Private interment was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dutch Hill. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, attention Web, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Ga., 30368-2454.

James J. Onuffer
James J. Onuffer, 82, of Onuffer Road, Emlenton, Richland Township, Venango County, died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in St. Vincent Health Center, Erie. Born March 7, 1921, in Bradford, he was the son of Anthony and Mary Bonyko Onuffer. He attended public schools in Bradford. Mr. Onuffer was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a staff sergeant, serving as a flight engineer with the Air Transport Command. As a youth, he participated in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the CMTC. In his early years, he was employed by the Kendall Refining Corp. and later worked at Joy Manufacturing, retiring in 1983. For many years, Mr. Onuffer and his late wife, Betty, had owned and operated both a family farm and greenhouse in Richland Township. He was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in Emlenton, the Knights of Columbus, the ACV Kiwanis Club of the Emlenton area, the Emlenton Rod & Gun Club, the National Rifle Association and the International Association of Mechanics and Aerospace Workers. Mr. Onuffer enjoyed hunting and fishing, taxidermy and the company of his family, especially his grandchildren and geat-grandchildren. Surviving are a son, James J. Onuffer Jr. and wife, Laura, of Alameda, Calif.; two daughters, Nancy Denney of Emlenton and Pauline Rankin and husband, Bruce, of Emlenton; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Marion) McAdams of Delaware, Ohio, Eleanor Ogle of Erie, Pauline Brimmer of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara Hines of Bradford; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Poyer and an infant. Visitation was held in the Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton, and in St. Michael Church, Emlenton, prior to the mass. Members of the Knights of Columbus recited the rosary in the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Michael Church, Emlenton, with Msgr. Conrad Kraus, pastor, presiding. Military honors were accorded at the church following the service. Private interment was in Zion Union Cemetery, Richland Township, Venango County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Altar-Rosary Society of St. Michael Church, Emlenton, the ACV Kiwanis Club of the Emlenton Area or to the Emlenton Rod & Gun Club.