All Obituaries

Lester “Dean” Hoffman, 83, formerly of Clintonville passed away November 5, 2019 at the Caring Place in Franklin. Dean was born August 2, 1936 on the family farm in Clinton Township, Venango County to Lester Eakin Hoffman and Jessie A. Shreffler Hoffman. Dean graduated from Victory Joint School in 1956.   He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving as a Nuclear Weapons Technician at Bosier Air Force Base in Louisiana.  Dean retired from Central...

Robert “Bob” Holland, 89 of Tennessee passed away at his daughters’ home November 2, 2019. Bob was born December 31, 1929 in Georgia, he was son of the late John F. and Dorothea S. Holland. Bob proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict, he enlisted in both the US Navy and US Air Force. He was married to  Lois Richie Holland, she preceded him in death in 1985.   Bob retired from Hamilton County in Chattanooga after more than 35 years...

Merl Newell “Newt” Hoffman, 91, of Harrisville passed away at home on November 1, 2019. Merl was born October 14, 1928 in Emlenton, he was the son of Harold and Austie McElhaney Hoffman. Merl graduated from Clintonville High School. He was married to Sarah Ruth, she passed away August 6, 1990.   Merl was a self-employed truck driver.  He enjoyed spending time with his family especially hauling scrap with his sons.  He loved his little dog...

LuAnn Sue (McLaughlin) McConnell, 62, of Stoneboro passed away October 10, 2019 at home.  LuAnn was born July 31, 1957 in Grove City, she was the daughter of Fred McLaughlin Jr and Miriam Kerr McLaughlin. LuAnn married Steven B. McConnell on February 15, 1990. LuAnn graduated from Franklin High School in 1975.  She continued her education graduating from DuBois Business College with a Degree in Accounting.  With her accounting degree she worked for Earth Sun and Moon...

Rose Ann Sloan, 84, of Clintonville passed away at Christ the King Manor in DuBois October 7, 2019. Rose was born February 8, 1935 in Sandy Lake, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Amy Brink Hart.  Rose graduated from high school in Stoneboro.   She married Donald Sloan on October 20, 1956 in Sandy Lake at the Sandy Lake Presbyterian Church; Don passed away November 1, 2010.  Together the couple had two sons, Ronald and Jim. Rose worked as a bank teller in...

JoAnn Welton, 68, of Kennerdell passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 4, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. JoAnn was born April 4, 1951 in California. She was the daughter of the late John J. Bottini and Donelda Ferris Bryant. JoAnn graduated from Atascadero High School and continued her education at Questa College where she earned her registered nursing degree. JoAnn was drawn to nursing by her kind heart, caring nature and compassion for others. She...

 Clifford C. Hovis, 84, of Clintonville passed away October 2, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Cliff was born in Clintonville on November 10, 1934 he was the son of the late Curtis D. Hovis and Cora Faye Martin Hovis. Cliff graduated from Grove City High School. He married Judy Black on December 7, 1963. Together the couple had two sons Clifford J. and Curtis D. Hovis. Upon graduating high school in 1952, Cliff joined his brother Pershing in business. He later...

Norma Jean Rust Keverline, 88, of Greenville, formerly of Old Rt 8 Polk, passed away September 30, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Norma was born July 22, 1931 in Mercer, she was the daughter of Harley J. Rust Sr and Catherine N. Johnson Rust. Norma graduated from Franklin High School, Franklin Pa. She married Kenneth H. Keverline on May 12, 1956. Together the couple had three children John, Kenneth and Kathryn. Norma worked as a teacher’s aide for the Riverview...

Randall Lee Hoffman, 63 of Polk, passed away September 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Randy was born September 20, 1956 in Grove City, he was the son of Merl N. Hoffman and the late Sarah Van Dyke Hoffman. Randy married Diane Miller on August 7, 1981; she survives.  Together the couple had two daughters Elyse and Elizabeth. Randy was a self-employed truck driver.  He enjoyed watching football and boxing.  Randy was a great cook and loved to garden. ...

Verna Vardijan-McGallis-Craig, 93, of Clintonville, passed away on September 26th, 2019 at Butler Hospital. Verna was born on March 5th, 1926 in Zagreb, Yugoslavia to Catherine Vardijan. Verna came to America in 1929 through Ellis Island, New York at the age of 3. Her mother married Frank Oberdeen on August 20th, 1929. Verna received her elementary schooling in Ganister, PA, & also in Boyers. She graduated from Grove City High School in 1945. Verna married John A. McGallis on October...