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Robert A. Greene Jr., 63, of 369 Sugarcreek Drive, Franklin, died at 8:02 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. |
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For pictures of Dick's wake, click here. This obituary is a combination of the Oil City Derrick and the Kingman, AZ newspaper obituaries. It provides more complete information than either one separately.
Born April 2, 1945, in Oil
City, he was the son of the late George and Blanche Krug. He
graduated in 1963 from Oil City High School. He attended Clarion
University and graduated from Youngstown University. He owned and operated
Village Auto West in Kingman and the business was so named because
of his close association with his friend Bob Fry's Village Auto in
Oil City, Pa.
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Dixie E. Andres, 63, of 507 Euclid Ave., Oil City, left Monday morning July 28, 2008, at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie to be in the hands of the Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart complications.
Born Oct. 8, 1944, in Oil City, she was a daughter of Ann Girts Tingue and the late George “Ben” Tingue.
She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Andres graduated from Oil City High School in 1963 and continued her education at Robert Morris College, where she graduated.
She was employed by the FBI in Washington, D.C., and also spent time as a teller at First Seneca Bank. She also owned several family businesses including Andres Frosty Flavor, Andres and Son Garage and Fort Venango Coin Shop.
Mrs. Andres enjoyed bowling, softball and bingo.
Her all-time favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandchildren and spoil them. She was a one-of-a-kind wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and especially “nana.”
On Oct. 2, 1982, she married John F. Andres, and he survives.
She is also survived by her mother, Ann Girts Tingue of Oil City; two sons, Allan (Tex) Andres and wife, Michelle, and Michael Andres and wife, Tracey, all of Oil City; one stepson, Mark Andres and wife, Seiko, of Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Amy Andres of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Bailey, Lucas, Kaila, Breanna and Sierra Andres, Rusty Rice, and Wisteria and Momiji Andres; a brother, Larry Tingue and wife, Bev, of Morton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, George “Ben” Tingue; one sister, Judith “Judy” Ewing; one brother-in-law, Thomas Ewing; her mother-in-law, Sophia Andres; and a great-nephew, William “Billy” Thomas Ewing.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Those wising to place a memorial may do so through the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Michael J. Brown, 63, of 24 W. Front St. Oil City, died unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in his apartment.
He had formerly lived at 526 Merritt St. Oil City, PA.
Born July 25, 1945, in Oil City, he was a son of the late Robert and Sophie Gill Brown.
He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Oil City High School. He had also attended Venango Campus.
Retired, Mike had previously worked as a quality control supervisor at Continental Can for 17 years and as a sales representative for Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.
He was of the Catholic faith.
Mike’s love for life was known to all who knew him. He enjoyed fine dining and cooking for others. He enjoyed music, especially his favorite singer, Gordon Lightfoot, and was an avid Steelers fan. His love for his grandchildren and family topped everything else.
Surviving are a daughter, Marcy Jo Lusher of Polk; two sons, Michael Brown and his wife, Jessica, of Chesapeake, Va., and Nicholas Robert Brown of Edinboro; and four grandchildren, Dalton and Julia Lusher of Polk and Michael and Gracie Brown of Virgina.
Survivors also include two sisters, Mary Anne Brown Pastor of Oil City and Patricia Montgomery and her husband, Bill, of Meadville; a brother, Steve Brown of Columbus,Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering space of St. Joseph Church in Oil City.
Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with Msgr. John W. Swoger, presiding.
Internment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made in Mike’s name to the St. Joseph Church Development Fund.
The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.
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William E. Wigren, 63, a lifelong resident of Oil City, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 3, 1945, in Oil City, he was a son of Edward H. and Mildred Shreve Wigren. Mr. Wigren was a graduate of Oil City High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1965 to 1969 as a radioman. Mr. Wigren attended the Pittsburgh Technical Institute and received an associate degree in drafting and design technology. He was employed at Joy Technologies from 1969 until his death. Mr. Wigren was a "Ham” radio operator and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Sam. On April 23, 1966, he married the former Nancy Reagle, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by two sons, Todd Wigren and his wife, Pamela, of Oil City, and Justin Wigren and his fiancee, Tammy, of Seneca; and a very special grandson, Samuel Lee Wigren of Seneca. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Geraldine K. Reagle of Seneca; a brother-in-law, Mark Reagle; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Lukasiak and her husband, Mark, and Joni Erich and her husband, Harold; two special aunts, Eva Wigren and Catherine Wigren of Edinboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Donnie Wigren and Walter Wigren; and his father-in-law, Lee Reagle. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Sharon Hilfiger, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute, UPMC Montefiore, 7 South 3459 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, 15213. |
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April 18, 2009 Mini-reunion
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Peggy passed away on March 13, 2010. While no official obituary was written, the following words were provided by her fellow class members:
From Carol Thomas Krawiec: She was very sweet, great accordion player, has two children Kevin and Heather. Was married to George Light [who] passed away a few years ago of cancer.
From Donna Sylvester Krahling: Peggy and I worked together right after graduation and were close friends up until the time she moved to Florida. Then, sad to say, as time passed, we lost touch. She was a good friend, quiet and someone you could count on. Those qualities are rare. Always fragile, like her mom. She will be missed by those who knew her well.
The following was supplied by Joe's wife Judy: Joe had requested no funeral and
no obituary. He died on December 16, 2010 of complications of throat cancer.
He had been a self-employed contractor. During those last two years, he was able
to stay with my daughter (with Carl Gardner) as she was bed-fast, carrying
twins, for nearly all her pregnancy.
And then helped take care of the boys for their first year and died , at home, the day after their first birthday.
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Jack dropped out of school during our senior year and went into the service. He lived in Texas for a long time and then about 12 years ago moved to Jackson Tennessee. He died of a massive heart attack. Unfortunately, Jack was one of our classmates that we lost track of over the years. Jack's brother, Bob Henderson, said that the family had not been able to find Jack for many years. His brother said that Jack lived in Texas before moving back here and that at one time Jack lived only a hundred miles from him and he never knew it. Jack didn't stay in touch with any of his family once leaving school.
Jack A. Henderson
The Oil City Derrick, January 20, 2012 Obituary
Jack A. Henderson, 66, a former resident of Oil City, passed away Dec.
24, 2011, in his home in Jackson, Tenn. He is survived by his
wife, Judy A. Henderson of Jackson, Tenn.; children Misty Wright and
Donnie Henderson of Texas, Marcy Henderson of Oil City and Larry
Henderson of Tennessee; and brothers Lawrence Henderson of Virginia and
Robert Henderson of Oil City.
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Published in The Columbus Dispatch on April 15, 2012
CARNAHAN David B. Carnahan, age 66, of Reynoldsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 12, 2012. He was a longtime employee of Sears and retired from Discover Card; was a graduate of Kent State University and United States Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Eleanor Carnahan, and brother-in-law Michael O'Shea. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dianne "Sue" Carnahan; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Farrah Carnahan; daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Chad Smith; grand-children, Samantha Carnahan, and Lindsey, Lauren, and Lexie Smith; sister, Diane O'Shea; brother-in-law, Buzz and his wife, Becky Barker; sister-in-law, Lee Ellen Wilson; and many other extended family and friends. His family will receive friends Monday from 3-5 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 5 p.m., at the Fairfield Christian Church North, 3420 Blacklick Eastern Road, Baltimore, Ohio. At Dave's request, in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43213. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com
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July 15, 2011
From Doug William, Greg Williams' brother.
I am very sorry to report that my brother had a stroke at work
Tuesday
and has died. Age 66. He was working in Amarillo, TX. I'll be
flying there tomorrow to be with his wife and clean out his office and
apt. & drive his car back to their home in Houston. He is to be
cremated. Memorial service is pending & to be held at a later date.
May your prayers be for him with his family during this sorrowful
time. Condolences may be sent to:
Mrs. Joan M. Williams 14223 Lost Meadow Lane Houston, TX 77079
To those of you who knew him Greg was a great guy. Not just because
he is my brother but because he was kind, loving, caring, dedicated to
his profession & family, smart and with a great witt and sense of
humor. We shall miss him immensely. He was my friend.
GOD's speed.
Doug & Carol Williams
Greg Williams' Obituary from the Oil City Derrick
T. Gregory “Greg” Williams, 66, a resident of Houston, Texas, and former
resident of Oil City, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Baptist St.
Anthony (BSA) Hospice in Amarillo, Texas, with his wife by his side, as
the result of a stroke he had May 8, 2012.
Greg was born May 17, 1945, in Oil City, a son of T. “Ted” G. Williams and Evelyn Cannon Williams.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School and the University of
Kentucky, and he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of
Louisville School of Law.
He returned to Oil City to private practice law with McFate, McFate,
McFate, Williams, and McFate and previously was Venango County
solicitor. In 1989, Greg accepted a corporate law position with the
DeBartolo Corp. in Boardman, Ohio.
He relocated to Houston in 1999. From May 2001 until his death, Greg was
employed as a title supervisor with Coates Field Service, Inc.
Greg maintained his Pennsylvania law license and was a member of Masonic
Lodge #363, F&AM., the Scottish Rite in Oil City and Coudersport, and
the UK Alumni Association. He was a past member of the Venango County
Bar Association, the One Hundred Club, the Franklin Club and the
Adelphoi Club.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Martin Williams of Houston; his mother,
Evelyn Williams of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Douglas C. Williams
(Carol) of Oil City; a sister, Jane W. Kenner (Jim) of Louisville, Ky.;
and Joan’s daughters, Lisa Moran (Troy) of Nassau Bay, Texas, and her
children, Megan Montemayor of Nassau Bay and Joel Gregory of Dallas, and
Leanne Pfendler and her son, Sam, of League City, Texas.
Also surviving is Greg’s daughter, Lydia Williams (Scott Thomas) of Fort
Pierce, Fla.; and his son, Theodore (Ted) G. Williams and his children,
Sophia and Andrew of Quebec.
Additional survivors include nephews Taylor Williams of Bedford, and
Gregory and Mason Williams of Oil City, who were a great source of joy
and humor; mother-in-law, Dot Martin of Oil City; brother-in-law, Robert
“Bob” E. Martin (Janice) and daughters, Gretta, Grace and Emma of
Murrysville; feline friends, Riley and Rudy; human friends; and former
in-laws of whom he had great affection.
Greg was predeceased by his father, T. “Ted” G. Williams; paternal
grandparents; maternal grandparents; his father-in-law, Gerald E.
Martin; Joan’s granddaughter, Julie Gregory; and feline friend, Roz.
His family wishes to thank the staff of Baptist St. Anthony Emergency
Room, Critical Care, and Hospice in Amarillo for the care and compassion
provided to Greg and to them. Gratitude is also expressed to Greg’s
Coates Field Service family and Joan’s CHRISTUS Heath family for all
concern, prayers and acts of kindness.
A memorial service will be planned for the near future in Oil City.
For those wishing to memorialize Greg, it is suggested memorials be made
to Fisher House Inc., 7323 W. Highway 90, Suite 107, San Antonio, Texas,
78227-3562 (FisherHouseIncsbcglobal.net); or a charity of the donor’s
choice.
