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General News Obituaries
John R. Lauer Lifelong resident of Fryburg-Lucinda area CLARION – John R. Lauer, 81, of Sunset Drive, Lucinda,
died suddenly Sunday morning, Born He was married During World War II, Mr. Lauer was honored for his service
as a civilian crane operator with the United States Navy at the Pearl Harbor
Navy Yard. A livelong resident of the Fryburg-Lucinda area, he retired
from Owens Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion after 30 years service. Mr. Lauer was a member of His lifelong passion was wood working and home
construction, having built numerous homes in the Lucinda area. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lauer is survived by four
children and their spouses, Cathy and Michael Ochs of Anderson, S.C., Bernie and
Deb Lauer of Lucinda, Sandy and Rusty Weaver of Shippenville and Pat and Anita
Lauer of Lucinda; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Ralph Lauer and
Charles Lauer, both of In addition to his parents, Mr. Lauer was preceded in death
by an infant daughter, Barbara Jean; a son, Michael Henry; six brothers, Edward
“Pete,” Paul, Francis, Daniel, David and Thomas; and three sisters,
Catherine Louise Zacherl, Clara Zacherl and Alice Niederriter. The family received friends Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Interment will follow in The family suggests memorials be made to the Monsignor
William F. Hall Memorial Fund at Merle L. Phillips Avid hunter, fisherman and Christian role model SCOTCH HILL – Merle L. Phillips, 87, formerly of Born He was married Mr. Phillips served in World War II in the 12th
Armored Division/17th Armored Infantry Battalion B Company as a staff
sergeant, and fought in the After World War II, Mr. Phillips was the service manager
for Times Square Motors in After his retirement, he moved to their camp in Nansen,
near Kane, where he lived for 30 years. Mr. Phillips was an avid hunter, fisherman and Christian
role model. He worked with the youth of various churches for forty years. Mr. Phillips was a member of Lawrence Lodge #728 in In addition to his wife, Mr. Phillips is survived by a
daughter, Carole A. Biletnikoff and her husband, Bill, of Scotch Hill; a
brother, Wayne Phillips, of In addition to his parents, Mr. Phillips was preceded in
death by a sister and a brother. A memorial service will be held at a later time and date to
be announced, and will be held at the First Church of God in Kane. The Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home Inc. in Kane has charge
of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl R. Schwing Owner of Tall Oaks Born Mr. Schwing was part owner of Tall Oaks since its inception
in 1981. His personable, engaging personality, full of life, color and an
exceptional sense of humor has been responsible for making the Tall Oaks shops a
remarkable success. Mr. Schwing will be especially remembered for his
spirituality and gallant struggle with a very debilitating illness for many
years as he carried on a His lofty, beautiful and reverent words will continue going
forth in a book compiling these writings. Mr. Schwing’s loss will be felt deeply by many but
especially by his dear friend and caregiver of many years, Tom Beletic, with
whom he resided and was a partner with at Tall Oaks. Also surviving is a sister Lillian Wendling of In addition to his parents, Mr. Schwing was preceded in
death by three brothers, Clifford Schwing, Leo Wendling and Louis Schwing and
one sister, Ruth Schwing. Friends were received at the home of Carl R. Schwing
earlier in the week. Entombment was at the We know that Mr. Schwing is now soaring with saints and
angels in the heavenly realms and bowing low in worship before his Father, Lord
and King. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Norman
J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta. Funeral condolences may be sent to wfh@penn.com. Anna Marie Briggs CLARION – Anna Marie Briggs, 49, of Knox, formerly of Elsie Ann Cobbett John L. Delp CLARION – John L. Delp, 70, of New Bethlehem, died
Wednesday morning, Donald W. Dittman CLARION – Donald W. Dittman, 84, of Snivelys Corners
Road, James M. Dodson II VOWINCKEL – James M. Dodson II, 55, of Mary A. Emery Thomas D. Felix Jennie E. Haun SHIPPENVILLE – Jennie E. Haun, 84, of Wilda E. Klinger Dorothy Malmgren HARBORCREEK TWP. -- Dorothy Lucille “Lucy” Bell
Malmgren, 66, a resident of M. ‘Ben’ Paulden Inez Confer Reedy CLARION – Inez Maxine Confer Reedy, 69, of Geraldine Smith-Durso H. ‘Ozark’ Vance Jr. CLARION – Herbert “Ozark” Vance Jr., 72, of
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