All Obituaries

Susan C. Beidler, 76, of 447 Fable Road, Hedgesville, West Virginia died at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, West Virginia on Monday evening (February 24, 2020). She was born April 30, 1943 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Carl E. and Pansy Greenan Smith. On July 10, 1965 in St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium, PA she married Arthur Beidler, who survives. Susan graduated with a bachelor degree from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. She retired from the Central Intelligence...

Robert D. Lyon, 85, of 584 Rich Valley Road, Emporium, PA died at his residence on Friday morning (February 7, 2020). He was born July 30, 1934 in Emporium, PA a son of the late William and Irene Uber Lyon. On September 4, 1954 in Ft. Devens, Massachusetts he married Veronica Wennin, who survives. Bob graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1952. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He earned his Bachelor degree in 1960 in Business Administration from TriState...

Nancy P. Wagner, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 7, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1936 in Altoona to Charles and Helen Klepser Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Harvey G. Wagner. Nancy graduated from Juniata College and was an elementary teacher in the Cameron County School District for 30 years. She was a talented pianist and church organist, an amazing seamstress and quilter, and a painter. She resided for over 50 years...

Janet L. Hickoff, 83, of 840 Rich Valley Road, Emporium, PA, passed peacefully at home on Saturday (January 25, 2020). She was born April 5, 1936 in Ridgway, PA, daughter of the late Amerigo and Estelle “Stella” (Letchi) Allegretto. On September 29, 1956, in St. Leo Catholic Church she married Richard W. Hickoff of Emporium, PA, who preceded her in death. A graduate of Ridgway Area High School, Mrs. Hickoff was a telephone operator, waitress and homemaker. She was an...

Lynn A. “Mac” McCombie, 77, of 1397 Cameron Road, Driftwood, PA died at his residence, Driftwood, PA on Tuesday evening (January 21, 2020). He was born November 3, 1942 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Leonard "Red" and Kathryn Gontero McCombie. In 1972 he married Linda Wykoff who survives. Lynn served with the US Navy during Vietnam. He worked for local union 66, operating engineers, for over 50 years. He was a member of the Sinnemahoning Sportsman Club and the VFW...

James E. McIsaac, 53, of 57 McIsaac Lane, Driftwood, PA died at his residence on Saturday morning (January 18, 2020). He was born September 11, 1966 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Gaylord G. and Maxine Dempsey McIsaac. Jim graduated from Cameron County High School, served with the Army National Guard and later enlisted in the US Navy where he served several years. He had worked at GKN in Emporium. He is survived by two sisters, Rachel Moate, Sterling Run and Mary Catalone, Emporium;...

Bibiana N. "Bibi" Park, 87, of 496 Meadow Road, Emporium, PA died at Guy & Mary Felt Manor, Emporium, PA on Thursday evening (January 16, 2020). She was born January 3, 1933 in Sterling Run, PA a daughter of the late Fred and Marie Devling Summerson. On July 10, 1954 in Emporium she married the late James Park. Bibi graduated from Emporium High School in the class of 1949. After graduation she held many administrative secretarial positions at various companies until her...

Lorena J. “JoAnn” Park, 79, of 1204 Old West Creek Road, Emporium, PA, passed peacefully on Thursday morning, (January 16, 2020).  She was born May 11, 1940 in Leon, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Vernon and Lorena Hoisington Totty.  On May 9, 1959 in Street, Maryland she married Harry G. Park Sr., who survives.  Harry and JoAnn were the love of each other’s lives having celebrated 60 years of marriage. JoAnn retired after 28 years from the former...

Norman G. Pickering, Sr., 73, of 111 W. Long Ave., Apt 5L, DuBois, PA, formerly of Driftwood, PA died at Penn Highlands DuBois on Monday afternoon (January 13, 2020). He was born June 6, 1946 in Renovo, PA a son of the late Clarence and Georgianna Saxton. On June 18, 1966 in Ridgway he married the late JoAnn Predko. Mr. Pickering graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1965 and earned an associate degree in digital electronics from Cleveland Institute of Technology in...

Loretta J. Farren, 80, of Emporium Arms, 324 W 4th St., Emporium, PA died at Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, New York on Thursday afternoon (January 9, 2020). She was born April 20, 1939 in Ridgway, PA a daughter of the late Lester and Louise Gibbs Rutz. On July 15, 1961 in Emporium, PA she married the late David Farren. Mrs. Farren graduated from Cameron County High School. She enjoyed attending church, crafts and computer games. Loretta is survived by two daughters, Melissa...