All Obituaries

Leora M. Crisman, 93, of Parker Personal Care Home passed away September 28, 2020. Leora was born August 24, 1927 in Turkey City, she was the daughter of Merle D. Reedy and Ruth S. Hunsberger Reedy. Leora received her education from Nickelville and Salem High Schools in Clarion County.  She married Blain R. Crisman on Dec 25, 1944.  He preceded her in death. Leora was a devoted housewife and mother.  She was a member of Big Bend Methodist Church.  She enjoyed going to...

Stefanie Ann Rankin, 49, of Emlenton passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones, following an eight-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer.  Born October 7, 1970 to Paul and Peg Rankin of Clintonville, Steff attended Franklin High School and graduated from Clarion University.  Her life was spent helping others, working as a live-in nanny, the activities director at Highland Oaks assisted living facility and a supervisor of the drug and alcohol program at...

Tyler James Coast, 34, of Cokain Road (Irwin Township), Harrisville, PA, died as a result of a vehicle accident on Labor Day evening, September 7, 2020, in Oil City, PA. He was a lifelong resident of the Barkeyville area. Born November 8, 1985 in Oil City, he was the son of Richard M. Coast, Jr and Barbara McElhattan Caldwell Coast. Tyler was a 2004 graduate of Franklin Area High School. He was previously employed at various jobs including S&B Industries in Boyers, Protek Metal Inc....

John R. Brick, 69, of Franklin formerly of Barkeyville passed away at home, August 21, 2020 surrounded by his family.  John was born September 4, 1950 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Regis C. and Eudora (Dolly) Knight Brick.  John received his education from the Franklin School District.  John married Vera Williams on September 21, 1966.  The couple would have celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this year.  John retired from Franklin Steel. ...

Theresa F. Christie, 79, of Parker passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 20, 2020. Theresa was born on the Indian Reservation in Devil Lakes North Dakota on August 27, 1940.  She was the daughter of Markus J. Larson and Mary Anne Baker Larson.  Theresa met the love of her life Sherwell “Pete” Christie in Long Beach California while Pete was stationed there in the Navy.  The couple married and together had three children Steve, Robin and...

Terrie D. (Grossman) Riddle, 63, of Clintonville passed away on July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family after a 2-year battle with cancer. Terrie was born September 19, 1956 at home in Clay Township, Butler County to the late Lewis L. Grossman and Dorothy (McCandless) Grossman.  She was the 18th child in the family. She was married to Barry Riddle on December 21, 1989 who survives.  Terrie graduated from Moniteau High School in 1974.  She attended Barkeyville...

Stanley T. Drake, 87 of Clintonville, passed away at home July 2, 2020.  Stanley was born January 20, 1933, in Emlenton, he was the son of Stanley and Dorothy Coulter Drake.  Stanley received his education from McCoy School in Emlenton.  He married Donna Rankin on March 14, 1958; the couple celebrated 61 years of marriage.  Donna passed away December 15, 2019.  Stanley welcomed the homecoming to heaven to be with his beloved Donna whom he missed endlessly since her...

Clyde Herman Mason, 95 years young, died peacefully on July 1, 2020 at home in Kennerdell PA, following a period of declining health. Clyde was born Aug 14, 1924 in Kennerdell, PA, the 9th of 11 children of Clarence Edwin Mason and Lavina Dora (Rivers) Mason. He attended the one-room school in Kennerdell for eight years and then attended Rockland School for four more years where he graduated in 1942.  Clyde was married to the former Lorana (Reenie) Luella Dittman on June 20, 1947, in...

David R. Gravatt, 55, of Warren Ohio passed away peacefully, June 20, 2020 at the Trumbell Regional Medical Center in Ohio. David was born June 7, 1965 in Grove City, he was son of Arthur and Rose Gravatt. David graduated from Mercer High School and had worked for the Railroad doing maintenance work.  He loved all animals especially his dog and cat.    He was happiest with a house of family enjoying their company.  David also loved to go fishing.   Loved...

Olive Baker of Orchard Manor formerly of Emlenton, passed away peacefully June 11, 2020, Olive was 102. Olive was born August 2, 1917 in Clinton township, she was the daughter of Clark and Eva Latshaw Witherup.  Olive received her education at Pine Hill Elementary and Clintonville High School.  Olive married George “Earl” Baker, he preceded her in death on December 6, 1990. Olive was a homemaker and was a member of Rankin Chapel United Methodist Church.  She...