All Obituaries

    Julia F. Shick, age 90, of New Bethlehem, passed away Tuesday morning, October 12, 2021, at the Jefferson Court Personal Care Home in Brookville following a short illness.      Born June 1, 1931, in Thayerton, Armstrong County, she was a daughter of the late Guido and Pearl Fantuzzo Mangiantini.     She married Homer E. Shick, Jr. on April 25, 1953, in the St. Charles R.C. Church in New Bethlehem, and he preceded her in death on January...

     A private memorial service for Viola Bowser will be held outside at 10 a.m. Saturday Oct. 9th at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc, 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.       “Vi” was born Viola Theresa Caligiuri on July 22, 1917 in Warren, PA.       In her younger years, she grew up helping to cook and serve at their family business, Caligiuri’s Rest, in West Hickory, PA. Both her mother, Bertha...

     A private memorial service will be held for Brian Lloyd Bowser will be held outside at 10 a.m., Saturday October 9, 2021  at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc., 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.      Brian passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 14, 2012 in Florida.     A sweet and gentle person, Brian was a familiar friend in the San Pablo Road community, known for his warm greeting outside Publix, where he enjoyed a daily...

      A private memorial service will be held outside for Harold R. “Bud” Bowser will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday October 9, 2021 at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc., 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.     Harold R. Bud Bowser, born in Kittanning, PA January 21, 1927 to the late Lloyd Harlan and Sadie Toy Bowser, passed away May 3, 2011.       An intermodal trucking pioneer, Mr. Bowser introduced containerization to...

     Margaret Anne “Peg” Fulton, age 87, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2021, at UPMC Northwest at Seneca.      Born February 17, 1934, in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Homer H. and Dorothy Shaffer Schruers.      She was a member of the Knox United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Knox Civic Club, and a lifetime member of the Fryburg Beagle Club.    ...

    Eugene “Gene” Schruers, age 56, of Knox, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening, September 30, 2021, following a sudden illness.      Born May 18, 1965, in Emlenton, he was a son of the late Richard and Dorothy Best Schruers and was a graduate of A-C Valley High School.     Gene continued his education at Clarion University of Pennsylvania where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in...

     Guy Richard Wingard, age 85, of Oil City, passed away early Monday morning, September 27, 2021, at the Clarion Hospital.      Born March 29, 1936, in Lamartine, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Jackson and Elizabeth Blair Wingard.     Guy was a farmer and an avid gardener.     He was the “go to” person for advice and was known for his giving to local worthwhile charities including Charitable...

     Edward J. Barr, age 75, of Knox, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, September 28, 2021, at the Clarion Hospital.     Born January 6, 1946, in Washington D.C., he was a son of the late Calvin E. and Maxine Stitt Barr.      He married the former Karen King on November 30, 1963.      Ed was the owner and operator of Ed’s Auto Body in Knox.      He was a member of the New...

    Robert L. Cotherman, age 88, of Knox, passed away Friday evening, September 24, 2021, at Penn Highlands-DuBois.     Born August 12, 1933, in Piney Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Daniel L. and June M. Kifer Cotherman.     He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.     Bob married the former Phyllis Nevel on April 30, 1951, and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2009.     In...

     Elizabeth R. “Betty” Boocks, age 79, of Shippenville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2021, at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.      Born October 8, 1941, in Pine City, she was a daughter of the late Shirl Kapp and Rose Licht Kapp Swonger and was a graduate of Keystone High School.      She married Dwight “Bud” Boocks and he preceded her in death in December...