All Obituaries

Kenneth F. Kunselman, 67, of Clarion died the morning of Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home following an illness. Born November 1, 1954 in Brookville, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Jessie Deemer Kunselman. He had worked in auto body repair in the past and retired from Shirey Sanitation. His interest included working on cars, building model cars, going to casinos, telling jokes and making people laugh, and spending time with his...

Joyce D. Smith, 60, of Allentown, died Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born at her family home in Summerville on October 1, 1961, she was the daughter of Dean and Pauline Kurtz Smith. She was a graduate of Brookville High School and had worked as a waitress in the past. Joyce enjoyed visits home to Summerville where she spent time with her family visiting, sitting around the campfire or playing a game of UNO....

Gary N. “Weasel” Martin, 70, of Brookville, died the evening of Friday, May 20, 2022 at Penn Highlands Brookville. Born in Brookville on July 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Norman L. “Bob” and Jean L. Park Martin. He attended Summerville School and was a 1969 graduate of Brookville High School. Furthering his education he received his Bachelor’s in Education from Edinboro University. Weasel had worked for Shawmut Railroad and Rose Township, where he...

Kathy J. Osdyke, 72, of Marienville, died at her home early in the morning on Sunday, May 15, 2022, following an illness. Born January 22, 1951 in Ravenna, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Gene and Phyllis Meyers Baker. She was a graduate Theodore Roosevelt High School and was of the Methodist faith. On February 16, 1990 in Brady Lake, Ohio she married William F. Osdyke. He survives. She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, camping and was a very good cook. Those...

Russell L. Reynolds, Jr., 72, of Summerville, PA., died early Sunday morning, May 15, 2022 at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital. Born November 15, 1949 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Russell L. Reynolds, Sr. and Glendora Coder Reynolds. He was a 1969 graduate of Brookville High School and obtained a degree from Triangle Tech as an electrician. Mr. Reynolds proudly served his country with the US Navy and continued to serve his comrades as a member of the Honor...

David R. Bish, 60, of Marienville, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 of natural causes at his home. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 24, 1961, he was the son of Bruce and Shirley Umberhocker Bish. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Rick (Lynn) Bish; and his nephew, Cody Bish. Furlong Funeral Home, 140 Cherry St., Marienville, PA. has been entrusted with the final arrangements for Mr. Bish. There will be no...

Louis E. McIntosh, 90, of Brookville, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home. Born on July 4, 1931 in Perry County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Pete and Audrey Babbs Fricky. He was a high school graduate and attended Meade Chapel in Knoxdale. Mr. McIntosh proudly served his county in the US Army. On January 8, 1995 in Akron, Ohio, he married the former Pamela Souers. She survives. Prior to his retirement he worked as a truck driver for Ashland Chemical...

Debra Ellen Wenner, 62, of Clarion, formerly of Oil City, passed away on April 26, 2022. Born on August 23, 1959, she was the daughter of Jay and Elizabeth Wenner, who both preceded her in death. An All-American Majorette, Deb graduated from Venango Christian in 1977. She enjoyed working at places where she could help others, as she was very much a people person. One of her favorite jobs was a position she held at Dubois Business College. She also worked at Wanango Country Club for many...

Diane L. Merat, 62, of St. Marys, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at her home following an illness. Born in Altoona on March 24, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Harold Oldham, Sr. and Helen Alley Oldham. She attended Altoona Schools and was of the Methodist faith. On August 27, 1982 she married James Merat, Sr. He preceded her in death in 2003. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. Those surviving are her companion; Russell Manners; her son, James...