All Obituaries

Twila M. Wagner, 75, of East Brady, passed away while in the presence of her family late Sunday evening, September 8, 2019 at Clarion Hospital. Twila was born in Butler on May 23, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Merle and Grace Kaylor Snow. She was a 1963 graduate of Fairview Twp. Karns City High School. She retired as a cook from Sugarcreek Rest and had also been employed for many years at This Side of the River Tavern at Brady’s Bend. Twila enjoyed playing bingo...

Twila M. Wagner, 75, of East Brady, passed away while in the presence of her family late Sunday evening, September 8, 2019 at Clarion Hospital. Twila was born in Butler on May 23, 1944. She...

Dr. Jay Henry

Jay C. Henry, DDS, 69, a well-known long time Emlenton resident and dentist, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday evening, September 6, 2019 while riding his bike along the Allegheny River Bike Trail. Jay was born in Wilkinsburg on January 13, 1950. He was the son of the late Albert Jr. and Naomi Ruth Vollmer Henry. Jay graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1967 where he was a member of the tennis club, journalism club, and capella choir just to name a few. Jay...

Jay C. Henry, DDS, 69, a well-known long time Emlenton resident and dentist, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday evening, September 6, 2019 while riding his bike along the Allegheny...

Paul Grazier

Paul E. Grazier, 80, of Emlenton, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday morning, August 25, 2019 at his residence. Paul was born in Clarion County on October 23, 1938 to the late Francis “Pete” and Anne Boyd Grazier. He graduated from Victory Joint High School in 1957 and joined to Army Reserves. He retired from Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation in Emlenton with over 40 years of service. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking care of his family. ...

Paul E. Grazier, 80, of Emlenton, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday morning, August 25, 2019 at his residence. Paul was born in Clarion County on October 23, 1938 to the late...

Margaret Tokich

Margaret Marie Tokich (nee Bishop), 72, of Foxburg, formerly of Cleveland, passed away very peacefully at her home Thursday, August 22, 2019. Margaret was born on May 30, 1947 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harold and Rosemarie Basel Bishop. She was the first born of twelve siblings, a loving wonderful gift for all of us. Margaret loved and cared for each and every sibling and their children. Polly is her fox terrier that Margie rescued in 2011 and was her...

Margaret Marie Tokich (nee Bishop), 72, of Foxburg, formerly of Cleveland, passed away very peacefully at her home Thursday, August 22, 2019. Margaret was born on May 30, 1947 in Owosso,...

John Page

John “Johnny” Page, 66, of Shippenville, formerly of Foxburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born on June 8, 1953, Johnny was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Ann Seybert Page. Johnny resided at Polk Center from the age of three. In 1998 he moved to a Passavant Memorial Group Home in the Shippenville area. Surviving is a sister, Lee Coral Adams; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Page and Walter “Brian” Page; an aunt and uncle, Elizabeth...

John “Johnny” Page, 66, of Shippenville, formerly of Foxburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Born on June 8, 1953, Johnny was the son of the late Robert and Margaret Ann...

Rita Barnhart

Rita Christine Knoll Barnhart, age 86, died peacefully on August 13, 2019 at Carriage Green in CT.Rita was one of 12 siblings (born of Mary Black Knoll and Frank Knoll) and raised in Chicora, PA. Her beloved siblings are as follows: Agnes Pfaff (deceased), Charles Knoll (deceased), Mary Geibel, Monica Glynn, Francis Knoll (deceased), John Knoll (deceased), Bernie Huefner, Fr. Lester Knoll, Thomas Knoll, Ed Knoll (deceased) and Betty Neff. Her education earned her a bachelor’s degree...

Rita Christine Knoll Barnhart, age 86, died peacefully on August 13, 2019 at Carriage Green in CT.Rita was one of 12 siblings (born of Mary Black Knoll and Frank Knoll) and raised in Chicora, PA....

Michael Stevens

Michael V. Stevens, 62, of Grove City, formerly of Emlenton, passed away early Friday morning, August 16, 2019 at Grove Manor in Grove City following an extended illness. Born in Franklin on June 22, 1957, Michael was the son of the late John H. and Jean Stover Stevens. Mike was a 1975 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School and earned an associate degree in computer science at Butler County Community College. Mike was of the protestant faith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran,...

Michael V. Stevens, 62, of Grove City, formerly of Emlenton, passed away early Friday morning, August 16, 2019 at Grove Manor in Grove City following an extended illness. Born in Franklin on June...

Gary Kelly

Gary D. Kelly, 75, of Butler, formerly of Fairview Borough, passed away on Tuesday, August, 13, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Bruin on September 13, 1943. He was the son of the late Irwin B. and Jeanne Sweeney Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a 1961 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School. He then attended The Carnegie College, School of Medical Technology in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his laboratory career at the...

Gary D. Kelly, 75, of Butler, formerly of Fairview Borough, passed away on Tuesday, August, 13, 2019 at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Bruin on...

Shirley Yingling

Shirley Yingling, 85, formerly of Foxburg and Emlenton, passed away Wednesday evening, August 14, 2019 at Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville. Shirley had been a volunteer ambulance aide and attendant for the former A-C Valley Ambulance Service and the Emlenton Area Ambulance Service. Private interment will be in the St. Petersburg Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home Inc. of St. Petersburg. Condolences may be sent by visiting...

Shirley Yingling, 85, formerly of Foxburg and Emlenton, passed away Wednesday evening, August 14, 2019 at Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville. Shirley had been a volunteer ambulance aide and...

LeRoy Winans

LeRoy Alan Winans, 69, of Emlenton, formerly of Titusville, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side. LeRoy was born in Meadville on April 28, 1950. He was the son of the late Floyd and Della Fisher Winans. He was a humble and faithful born again Christian and a fifteen-year member of the 700 Club. LeRoy enjoyed reading his Bible daily. LeRoy is survived by his wife, Susan Stewart Winans, whom he...

LeRoy Alan Winans, 69, of Emlenton, formerly of Titusville, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, August 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side. LeRoy was born in...