All Obituaries

R. Burdette Karnes, 84, of Mariasville, a retired Emlenton area businessman, passed away late Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home while in the company of his wife and daughter. Burdette was born in Clintonville on February 22, 1935. He was the son of the late Clark and Mildred Shirey Karnes and had attended a number of different schools in the Emlenton/Clintonville area. Burdette was a truck driver for his entire working life and was the longtime owner...

R. Burdette Karnes, 84, of Mariasville, a retired Emlenton area businessman, passed away late Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home while in the company of his wife and...

Minah Fowler

On Friday, November 8th, 2019, our precious girl, Minah Joy (My Joy) Fowler, entered the arms of Jesus at Children’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a sweet and sassy girl who loved her family, her cats, snuggles, ice cream, worship music, watching Healing School as well as countless movies, and listening to the Bible and other books. Born to Eric and Hope Blakely Fowler on July 20th, 2000, she lived with her family in Chicora and enjoyed the simple...

On Friday, November 8th, 2019, our precious girl, Minah Joy (My Joy) Fowler, entered the arms of Jesus at Children’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a sweet and sassy girl...

Richard Fleeger

Richard E. “Dick” Fleeger, 67, of Main Street, Karns City, a well known area resident and former school board president, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Sunday evening, November 3, 2019. Richard was born in Butler on June 22, 1952. He was the son of the late John M. and Marian L. Potts Fleeger. Dick was a 1970 graduate of Fairview Twp. Karns City High School where he was an outstanding and talented athlete, setting many unsurpassed records in...

Richard E. “Dick” Fleeger, 67, of Main Street, Karns City, a well known area resident and former school board president, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Sunday...

John D. Whitehill

John D. “Jack” Whitehill, 93, of Walnut Street, Emlenton, passed away peacefully at 4:37 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his “three girls” at his side. Born on August 31, 1926 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Cassius Furman and Josephine Cummings Whitehill. He joined the Navy in 1944 and completed his training at Sampson, NY. He was assigned to the Lighter Than Air Service (Navy Blimps). He was stationed at Lake...

John D. “Jack” Whitehill, 93, of Walnut Street, Emlenton, passed away peacefully at 4:37 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his “three girls” at...

Kevin McGinnis

Kevin M. McGinnis, 46, of Bish Rd., Chicora, passed away at his home Monday, October 28, 2019. Kevin was born in Butler on June 18, 1973. He was the son of the late John McGinnis and Margaret Snow McGinnis. He was a 1991 graduate of Karns City High School and had been employed as a parts manager for West Central Equipment in Butler. Kevin was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working on his farm, the company of his friends, and most especially...

Kevin M. McGinnis, 46, of Bish Rd., Chicora, passed away at his home Monday, October 28, 2019. Kevin was born in Butler on June 18, 1973. He was the son of the late John...

Jeremy H. Fleeger

Jeremy Hubert “Jerry” Fleeger, 89, of Butler, a beloved uncle, great uncle, and great great uncle, passed away peacefully in the company of his family early Thursday morning, October 24, 2019 in the personal care facility at Sugarcreek Rest. Jeremy was born in Butler on March 6, 1930. He was the son of the late Hubert and Ruth McCollough Fleeger, and the youngest of his siblings, John, Virginia, Anne, and Richard. Jerry was raised on Central Avenue in Chicora and spent...

Jeremy Hubert “Jerry” Fleeger, 89, of Butler, a beloved uncle, great uncle, and great great uncle, passed away peacefully in the company of his family early Thursday morning, October...

Ronald Lewis

Ronald P. Lewis, Sr., 61, of East Butler, passed away Sunday evening, October 20, 2019 at Sunnyview following an extended illness. Ronald was born in Butler on November 1, 1957. He was the son of the late Nicholas L. and Lois G. Emery Lewis. In his earlier years, he had attended public school in Butler. Ron enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Summerville of Butler and Tanya Cloutier of East...

Ronald P. Lewis, Sr., 61, of East Butler, passed away Sunday evening, October 20, 2019 at Sunnyview following an extended illness. Ronald was born in Butler on November 1,...

Ronald Roudebush

Ronald E. Roudebush, 54, of West Virginia, formerly of the Rimersburg area, died unexpectedly Monday, October 14, 2019 at home. Ron was born on July 17, 1965 in Butler. He was the son of the late Jack Roudebush and Viola Ritchey Roudebush Blair. He attended school in Karns City, and in his earlier years enjoyed hunting. Ronald is survived by two children, Brick Divins, and his wife Tiffany of Summerville, and Victoria Roudebush, of Petrolia; five grandchildren, Stephanie,...

Ronald E. Roudebush, 54, of West Virginia, formerly of the Rimersburg area, died unexpectedly Monday, October 14, 2019 at home. Ron was born on July 17, 1965 in Butler. He was the son of the late...

Betty Helsel

Betty Jean Helsel, 93, of Parker, Perryville, Clarion County, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus, October 13, 2019 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center. Betty was born June 23, 1926 in Turkey City. She was the daughter of the late Homer C. and Carrie A. Best Wetzel. Betty attended schools in Salem Township, Blairs Corners, and Saint Petersburg. On May 9, 1946, she married Clarence E. Snow. Mr. Snow died in a tragic hunting accident in Marienville on November 29,...

Betty Jean Helsel, 93, of Parker, Perryville, Clarion County, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus, October 13, 2019 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehab Center. Betty was born June...

Donald Hiles

Donald Charles “Peanuts” Hiles, 59, of Chicora, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Donald was born in Butler on May 10, 1960. He was the son of June Weibel Hiles of Karns City and the late Calvin Dean Hiles. Don was a 1978 graduate of Karns City High School and for the past 10 years had been employed by National Fuel Gas. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora and the Chicora...

Donald Charles “Peanuts” Hiles, 59, of Chicora, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Donald was born in Butler on...