All Obituaries

Deborah Sue Burgdorfer, 71, of Oil City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 2, 2026, following a brief illness.  She was born in Oil City on May 2, 1954, a daughter of the late Richard and Ella (Bell) Stone.  She was a 1972 graduate of Cranberry High School.  Deborah was of the Catholic faith.  Deb loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She also enjoyed the companionship of her dog, Toby; and ...

James Michael Mack, age 81, of Seneca, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.   He was married to Jill Ward Mack, and she survives.   Mr. Mack served in the United States Air Force from 1962 through 1966. No public services will be observed.  Private funeral arrangements are being completed by Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca.   To express online condolences, visit www.hilebest.com 

Lois M. Heckathorn, 88, of Oil City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026 at Oakwood Heights Village. She was born in Oil City on December 28, 1937; a daughter of the late Victor and Evadene (Clark) Foreman. She was a 1956 graduate of Oil City High School.  On June 14, 1958, Lois was married by the late Rev. Arthur Crawford in Grace United Methodist Church to Eugene C. “Gene” Heckathorn Jr., and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2024. She ...

Eunice Elizabeth (Jalosky) Gricks, 82, of Oakwood Heights Village in Oil City, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was born in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1943, to the late Rev. Andrew L. and Olive D. (Brown) Jalosky. Throughout her youth, Eunice lived in Bentleyville, Titusville, Seneca, and Oil City, forming the roots of a loving and close‑knit family. She graduated from Cranberry High School, Class of 1961. After marriage, ...

Kassandra J. (Bushaw) Frawley, 34, of Oil City, died Monday, February 9, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident earlier that afternoon.  She was born in Franklin on August 5, 1991.  She was the daughter of Pamela J. (Simmers) Bushaw of Franklin, and the late Danny R. Bushaw.  She was a 2009 graduate of Franklin High School.  She attended services at the Franklin Salvation Army. Kassandra loved spending time with her ...

Sharon A. Franklin, 71, of Cranberry, passed away Sunday morning, February 8, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, following a sudden illness.  She was born in Oil City on November 9, 1954; a daughter of the late Willard and Jean (Kahle) Sheatz.  She was a 1972 graduate of Cranberry High School, where she enjoyed singing, and was a member of the pop choir.  Sharon was of the Christian faith, and in her earlier years, played the piano at the Cranberry United Methodist ...

Tina Marie Exley, 61, of Oil City, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026, surrounded by loving family. She was born in Franklin on June 17, 1964, a daughter of the late Donald and Shirley Jean (Robinson) Harbaugh.Tina was a 1982 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.  She also attended the Vo-Tech school and studied culinary arts and food preparation. She was a lifetime member of the Franklin Moose Lodge, and a member of the ...

Keith E. Siverling, 65, of Seneca, went Home to his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, February 2, 2026 at UPMC Northwest, following a brief illness.  He was born in Franklin on July 3, 1960 to the late Vernon and Stella (Keith) Siverling.  He was a 1978 graduate of Cranberry High School.  He was currently attending The Living Word Church, and had previously attended Cranberry Community Church, and Seneca United Methodist Church.  Keith loved sharing his gift of music ...

David L. Flockerzi, 77, of Oil City (President Township), died late Friday night, January 30, 2026 at the Marquette Hospice House in Meadville. He was born in Oil City on July 11, 1948 to the late Russell and Geraldine (Sharrar) Flockerzi. He attended Cranberry schools.  Through the years, he was a member of the Fryburg Sportsman Club, Oil City Eagles, and the P.N.A. Club. In his earlier years, Dave enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was also an avid ...

Bernard Martin Fink, age 95, of Oil City, passed away at Oakwood Heights Village in Oil City where he had resided for many years on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born in Centerville, Crawford County on May 27, 1930 to the late David and Hazel (Dey) Fink.   Mr. Fink enjoyed fixing and repairing electronics and radios.   He was married to Elva Fink and she preceded him in death on February 17, 2020. Surviving are his daughter, Hazel Brown and her husband Charles of ...