All Obituaries

Joyce A. Bowser, 82, of Seneca, went Home to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026.  She was born October 18, 1943 in Parkers Landing, Butler County, to the late Kenneth L. and Hannah M. (Sherwin) McKee.  She was a 1961 graduate of Allegheny Clarion Valley High School; earned her B.S. degree in Education from Clarion State in 1965; and her Master's degree from Trenton State in New Jersey in 1968.  She became a certified reading specialist from Clarion ...

Karl A. "Buddy" Shirey, Jr., 67, of Oil City, died at his home Saturday, July 11, 2026.  He was born in Oil City on September 15, 1958 to the late Karl A. Shirey, Sr. and Shirley (O'Neil) Shirey.  He was a 1976 graduate of Cranberry High School.  Karl was a loyal employee of various businesses including Veach's Furniture in Oil City and several companies in Pittsburgh.  He also owned several rental properties in Oil City.  Buddy was a friend to many, and ...

Marita Straffin, age 84, died early Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026. She leaves behind her husband Dean Straffin, sons Eric and Ian, grandchildren Bryce, Ethan, Chloe, Owen, and Phineus, and great grandchildren Willow and Maeve. Marita was the daughter of the late Wallace and Frances Wood. She is also survived by her two sisters Carole and Nikki. Marita was a loving wife and mother who had only kind words and deeds for others. She loved to travel with her family and visit with her ...

            Kenneth E. Stover, 80, of Fertigs, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at Shippenville Healthcare.             He was born in Oil City on June 8, 1946 to the late Eugene and Lillian (Pleger) Stover.              Ken served in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He enjoyed watching birds, building bluebird boxes, woodworking, and ...

Terrance “Terry” Carl Rodgers of Venus, was born July 14, 1949 and went peacefully to be with God on June 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Terry married the love of his life-- Rita Rodgers, who survives, they shared 54 amazing years together. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Carl Rodgers; mother-in-law and father-in-law Grace and Ansel Redfield; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Tony, Frank and Judy Redfield. Terry, following in his ...

Paul E. "Popeye" Glass, Sr., 91, of Venus, Pinegrove Township, died at his home Monday morning, June 15, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Bradford, McKean County on July 15, 1934 to the late Lester Emerson Glass, Sr. and Julia Henrieta (McCauley) Glass.  He was the eighth child of fourteen children.  He attended the one-room McCrea Schoolhouse which he later purchased and turned into a home and raised his family there.  His first job ...

Robin Lee Slater, 68, of Venus, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Born on October 3, 1957 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Martha Jane (Daily) Myers. After graduating from Oil City High School, Robin lived a whirlwind life. She owned a local restaurant, The Checkerboard, with her then-husband, Dean Stover, before moving onto a career at Macropack. After she retired, she managed the Seneca Skating Rink for a number ...

Kathleen Gayle (McCormick) Chadman, 77, of Emlenton, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 12, 2026 at The Collins Hospice House in Rocky Grove.  Kathleen was born June 27, 1948 in Franklin and was the daughter of the late Raymond H. and Virginia (Stellman) McCormick.  She graduated from Allegheny Clarion Valley School in 1966.  On July 9, 1966 in Nickleville, she married Donald E. Chadman, who survives.  She was a member of the Nickleville ...

Dixie L. Patterson, 73, of Cranberry, went Home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 5, 2026 at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, following a period of declining health.  She was born in Franklin on October 2, 1952 to the late Ronald Lester and Clair Patricia (Master) Patterson.  She was raised by her mom and step-father, the late Edward R. Whaley.  Dixie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Seneca.  She loved her church and her Sunday School class, and loved ...

Howard L. "Howie" Smith, 85, of Oil City, died Monday evening, May 25, 2026.  He was born in Oil City on June 11, 1940, a son of the late Warren and Dorothy (VanBrussel) Smith.  He was an active member of the Oil City Eagles Club where he volunteered with their Sunday drawings.  He was a lifetime member of the Pulaski Club.  Howie enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the Eagles Club, and was a Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan.  He worked for ...