Josephine Donna “Patty” Neese, 92, formerly of Foxburg, passed away late Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2022 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City while in the company of her loving family. Josephine was born in Foxburg on November 17, 1929.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Burla Edinger Bourk.  She lived most of her life in Foxburg and later resided in St. Petersburg and Knox.  Prior to residing at Oakwood Heights, Patty and Jack had enjoyed living in their...

Alisha A. Jordan-Holt, 39, of Bruin, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday morning, May 10, 2022 at her home Alisha was born in Butler on July 25, 1982.  She was the daughter of Jack Jr. and Debra L. Rieder Jordan. She was a 2000 graduate of Karns City Area High School and had been employed in the bakery at Giant Eagle in Seven Fields.  Alisha was a talented cake decorator and baker.  She enjoyed the company of her dogs, but most especially her family.  Her...

     Norma Lee (Maurhoff) Pickard, 95, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Summerlin, Nevada.         Norma Lee was born in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania on December 17, 1926 to Nellie and Norman Maurhoff. She was the wife of the late Edgar C. Pickard, who she married in Butler, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1950.       Norma Lee grew up in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania (a small German town) and attended a two room elementary/middle school. ...

Donald D. Oglesby, 92, of West Home Rd., Emlenton, passed away Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022 at the Caring Place in Franklin. Donald was born in Cornplanter Twp., Venango Co. on November 11, 1929.  He was the son of the late Samuel P. and Arena Lawrence Oglesby. He was a 1949 graduate of Cranberry High School and had been employed for more than 40 years as a machinist at Joy Manufacturing in Franklin and worked making mining carts.  Don was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in...

Ina Edna “Eddie” Stricker, 85, of Emlenton, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, April 30, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Ina Edna was born on April 5, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama and raised and attended school near Biloxi in Jackson, Mississippi.  She was the daughter of the late Louis Webster Nicholson and Bessie Elizabeth Ward Nicholson. Eddie was a devoted wife and mother and loved Jesus.  She gardened and stored up all that she could,...

Cheryl D. “Cherie” Sankey, 71, of Butler, passed away Friday afternoon, April 29, 2022.  She was reunited with her husband on what would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. Cheryl was born in Atterbury, Indiana on March 29, 1951.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Eunice Bullman Ealy. She was 1969 graduate of Moniteau High School and was a member of The Concord Presbyterian Church in Hooker. Cheryl was employed as a secretary at Butler Memorial Hospital,...

Jackie L. “Jack” Pyle, 83 of Chicora passed away early Monday morning April 25, 2022 while in the comfort of his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Jackie was born in Walkchalk, Armstrong County on September 8, 1938.   He was the son of the late Max Sr. and Nellie Mae Toy Pyle.  He was a graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School.  He was of the protestant faith.  Jack had a strong work ethic and was a mine foreman working in the...

With great sadness to those left behind, we lost our friend, sister, and daughter, Deanna Linnell Miller, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Deanna was born on April 24, 1968 and lived the life she loved in Kennerdell.  She was the daughter of Mary Miller of Kennerdell and the late “Big Bob” Miller, who passed away in 2007. She was a 1986 graduate of Cranberry High School, Jameson School of Nursing, and Penn State University.  She was most accomplished.  Her drive to...

L. Wilson Downing, 88, of Brady’s Bend, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh. Wilson was born in East Brady on February 26, 1934.  He was the son of the late Edward C. and Florence M. Shawl Downing. Wilson was a 1954 graduate of East Brady High School.   He was a long time member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Brady’s Bend and a member of the Knights of Columbus Emlenton Council.  He was a U.S. Army...

Harley E. Flick, 75, a well-known Chicora resident, passed away late Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 at The Embassy in Saxonburg. Harley was born in Butler on February 24, 1947.  He was the son of the late Robert M. Sr. and Leona E. Hilderbrand Flick. He was a 1965 graduate of Butler High School.  Harley had been employed by Pullman Standard in Butler until its closing and later owned and operated residential and commercial rental properties in Chicora.  He was a well-known...