All Obituaries

   Jeffrey L. Wagner, age 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Tionesta, PA on Thursday, September 15, 2022.  He was born March 1, 1962 in Clarion, PA, son of the late Delbert and Rita  (Heasley) Wagner.    On May 5, 1990 in Hernando, Mississippi he married Deborah (Caldwell) Wagner who survives.  The couple had two daughters, Jessica Wagner who is a sophomore at Thiel College in Greenville, PA, and Rachel Ann Wagner who they sadly lost...

     Alas, the stalwart tow truck pulled into the garage for one last tow. Steven T. Barnett, age 54, of East Hickory, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, September 12, 2022. He began his earthly journey on February 5, 1968 in Oil City, PA, son of the late Frank A. and Margaret A. (Roberts) Barnett.       Steve attended Edinboro University and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. On September 18, 1993, he married his soulmate,...

     Ruger D. “Little Ru” Bickel, one month infant son of Rosco D. “Brett” Bickel IV and Kendra Renee (Johnson), of Tionesta, PA, died on Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022 at his home in Tionesta.  He was born at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA on August 10, 2022.       The family attends the Brookville Alliance Church in Brookville, PA.      In addition to his parents, he is survived by one...

     Alton Z. Hall -“Junior”, age 89, of East Hickory, PA, died on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Titusville Area Hospital in Titusville, PA.  He was born August 13, 1933 in East Hickory, son of the late Alton Gus and Effie (Zuendel) Hall.      He graduated from Hickory Township School in East Hickory where he attended grades first through twelve.  He served his county in the U.S. Navy.  On October 12, 1968 in Tidioute, PA,...

     Douglas H. Baine, age 74, of Shippenville, PA, formerly of Tionesta, PA, died on Thursday evening, August 25, 2022 at his home in Shippenville.  He was born April 10, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Roland H. and Genevieve (Ash) Baine      On March 30, 1985 at the Shamburg Church of God in Pleasantville, PA, he married Marilyn M. (McWilliams) Baine, who survives.  Doug retired from the Defense Department, where he worked as an...

   Philip R. Novosel, age 79, of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Warren and Tionesta, PA, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home in Baytown.   He was born April 28, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Philip R. and Mary (Bell) Novosel Sr.     After moving to Tionesta, Phil worked for Struthers Wells of Titusville, PA, then moved on to National Forge in Irvine, PA where he worked first as a machinist and later as the head Forman of the Finishing...

 Stanley (Stan) Oliver Swanson, 56, of Tionesta, PA, passed away, Saturday, July 23, 2022, in his home due to natural causes. He was born July 10, 1966, son to the late Perry Brooks Swanson and Idabelle Mabel Chase Swanson of Tionesta, PA.    He graduated from West Forest High School and Venango Technology Center in 1984. He worked as an Autobody Technician and Painter at various body shops honing his craft. He has been employed with Klapec Autobody most recently as an...

     Lory S. Faller, age 64, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Tionesta.  She was born April 24, 1958 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Richard E. Faller, Sr., of Tionesta, who survives, and the late Diane (McKelvey) Faller.       Lory loved her family, most especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed plants, gardening, and animals.       In addition to her father,...

     Richard B. Calkins, age 88, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Limestone Township, Warren County, PA, and Rochester, PA, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Titusville Area Hospital in Titusville, PA.  He was born June 17, 1933 in the East Liberty Section of Pittsburgh, PA (Larimer Ave.), son of the late Robert Calkins, Sr. and Regina (Baumhauer) Calkins.     Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He loved living in the mountains...

     James Edgar Queen, age 61, of New Bethlehem, PA, died on Monday evening, June 13, 2022 in Tionesta, PA.  He was born May 10, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Edgar R. and Marilyn (Shirey) Queen.       James was a graduate of Penn Hills High School and served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division from 1979-1982.  He worked as an auto mechanic in Monroeville, PA for many years.      James is...