All Obituaries

     Hedi T. Darr, age 92, of New Bethlehem, passed away late Tuesday evening, January 15, 2019, at Allegheny Health Network-Forbes in Monroeville.      Born October 12, 1926 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Hedwig Madl Stadler.      She moved to New Bethlehem on October 7, 1948 marrying Robert C. Darr of New Bethlehem.  He preceded her in death on July 2, 1998.     Hedi was a member of...

     Daniel Jackie “HoDan” Snyder, age 65, of New Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly at his home late Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2019, following a sudden illness.      Born July 27, 1953 in Brookville, he was a son of the late Jack and Louise Clemens Snyder.       He was a 1971 graduate of Redbank Valley High School.      On August 5, 1978, Dan married the former Wendy Jo Shaffer, who...

    Albert R. Lerch, age 80, of New Bethlehem, passed away Sunday evening, December 30, 2018 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.     Born May 28, 1938 in Sligo, he was the son of the late Floyd Howe Lerch and Leota Jane Courson Lerch.     He was a graduate of Union High School.     Albert was a welder for Pullman-Standard in Butler until 1980 and worked for Ju-Don’s Service in New...

     Dorothy Jeanne Hetrick, age 87, of New Bethlehem, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.      Born February 10, 1931 in Porter Township, Clarion County, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Edna Dunn Brown. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.     Jeanne was a graduate of the Porter Township School.    ...

     Charles Leroy Sherry, age 73, of New Bethlehem, passed away Thursday morning December 13, 2018 at the Shippenville Health Care Center.       Born April 20, 1945 in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Clifton and Mary Brocious Sherry.      Chuck was a heavy equipment operator for various coal and construction companies in the area.      He was a member of the Seminole Road and...

      Jeanne Rae Lloyd, age 81, of Knox, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 12, 2018 at UPMC Northwest at Seneca.      Born September 1, 1937 in Clarion, she was a daughter of the late Ray W. and Laura E. Brothers McElhattan.       She married Frederick T. Grieff and he preceded her in death in 1973.      Jeanne retired from Career Link and Green Thumb.      She attended...

     James B. Lewis, age 88, of Knox, passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at the Shippenville Care Center.      Born November 15, 1930 in Pine City, Clarion County, he was a son of the late Howard W. and Mae Bashline Lewis.      He attended the Pine City Schools and retired from Knox Glass.      Jim attended the Bethany Crossroads Evangelical Congregational Church in Knox.     ...

      Barbara Joanne Jodon Daugherty, formerly of Knox, passed away late Sunday evening, December 2, 2018 at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville, following an extended period of declining health.      Born June 18, 1936 in Day City, Clarion County, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Bessie Bessetti Jodon.      Barb was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School.     On September 17, 1955, she...

     George A. Chestnut, Sr., age 85, of New Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his home, due to a sudden illness.      Born July 7, 1933 in Deanville, Armstrong County, he was a son of the late Arnold F. and Sarah S. Miles Chestnut.     He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving his country in the United States Navy as a Seaman aboard the USS Oglethorpe.      George first married...

       Barbara Ann Burgdorfer, age 78, of Knox, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday evening, November 29, 2018 at her home following an illness.     Born September 9, 1940 in Clarion, she was a daughter of the late Rex and Ila Shakley McElhattan.     On October 28, 1960 she married Robert A. Burgdorfer.     Barb was a homemaker and van assistant for McLendon Transportation System, Inc. of Knox.    ...