James H. “Jim” Fair, 92, of Chicora, formerly of Hornertown, passed away peacefully late Saturday morning, August 6, 2022 at the Chicora Medical Center in the company of his loving family. Jim was born in Bruin on February 17, 1930. He was the son of the late Floyd and Mary Heilman Fair. Jim was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1947 – 1951, and was a longtime member of the American Legion Post in Chicora. He was also a member of Harvest Community Church in Fairview. James retired from...

Linda D. Sheakley, 73, of Petrolia, went to be with the Lord late Friday morning, August 5, 2022 in the comfort of her home while in the company of her loving family. Linda was born in Butler on December 4, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Eleanor C. McGarvey Smith. She was a 1966 graduate of Karns City Area High School. Linda was a devoted Christian. In her earlier years, she had been an active member of the former St. Johns Reformed Church in Chicora; she later became...

Thomas Michael Dunn, 85, of Karns City, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, August 1, 2022 at his home while in the company of his loving family. Born in Chicora on November 29, 1936, Thomas was the son of the late Albert Hilton and Clare McNamee Dunn. Tom was a 1954 graduate of Chicora High School, where he played basketball and baseball.  In his early years, Tom was an active member of the former St. James Roman Catholic Church in Petrolia where he taught catechism and...

John L. Renfrew, 76, of Shippenville, formerly of Knox, passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2022 at Clarion Hospital. John was born at home in Nickleville on March 15, 1946.  He was the son of the late Lindsay H. and Elva L. Dittman Renfrew. He was a 1964 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School and attended Barber School in Erie.  He had been employed for 18 years at the Knox Glass Plant and later at Timberline and Goodwill. John enjoyed arts, crafts, model cars,...

James H. Smith, 78, of Parker, took the Son’s hand and went to the Promised Land on July 28, 2022, with his wife and son-in-law, Bill, holding his hand. James was born to the late William Albie and Annie Leona Smith at the midnight hour on December 2, 1943; hence he celebrated his birthday on one date for 16 years, then discovered that his birth certificate had a different date on it.       If you ever said to Jim Smith, “Have a good day,” he...

Angelo Mario “Tony” “T Bone” Lanza, 68, of Kennerdell, Clinton Twp., Venango Co., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, July 22, 2022 at AHN Grove City. Angelo was born on Kindley Air Force Base in Bermuda on May 25, 1954.  He was the son of the late Lawrence C. and Margaret J. West Lanza. He attended school in New Jersey.  In his earlier years, Tony was a volunteer fireman.  He enjoyed helping his neighbors.  Tony was a very...

Ryan F. Waltman, 40, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Ryan was born in Butler on April 12, 1982 to Frank and Beverly Parker Waltman of Chicora. Ryan was a 2000 graduate of Karns City Area High School where he enjoyed playing football. Ryan attended Slippery Rock University and earned a B.S. in Art. Ryan worked alongside his father in the long-time family business, Waltman Furniture Co. in Chicora and Kittanning. In his free time, he took SCUBA lessons and was...

Kimberly "Kim" Lorts, 66, of St. George, Utah, formerly of Emlenton, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 following an extended battle with Alzheimers. Kim was born in Oil City on October 13, 1955.  She was the daughter of the the late John E. Hughes and Ruth M. Murray Hughes McElroy.  Kim was a 1973 graduate of Allegheny Clarion Valley High School.  After high school, Kim enlisted in the United States Air Force.  She honorably served from 1979 to 1982 and was...

Marlene Lucas, 85, of Seven Hills Road, Chicora, Concord Township, died on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital following an illness. Marlene was born on December 19, 1936 in Butler County.  She was the daughter of the late John and Ruby Mahan Goldner.   Marlene served the community for 44 years as the elected tax collector in Concord Township, retiring at the end of 2021.  She also was a member of the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where she enjoyed...

Patricia E. “Patty” Russell, 89, of Emlenton, retired Allegheny-Clarion Valley school nurse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. The following obituary was written by Patty.  “Yes that is me. Born June 1, 1933 to Leslie Allen Edinger and Pearl Plant Edinger. Dad was hoping for a boy, but then I showed up. He already had a daughter, my sister, Barbara, (who passed March 30, 2022 who is married to R.L. Carr. I married Franklin...