April 2012

Walter “Gus” Hagstrom

April 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Walter “Gus” Hagstrom went to be with Laverne, his loving wife of 60 years, on April 22, 2012. He was born April 6, 1921 of Swedish immigrant parents, Gust and Ester Hagstrom, in Oil City Pennsylvania. Gus grew up during the depression in the small town on the Alleghany River spending his free time hiking, fishing, playing the violin, and

John Hilton

April 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

John Hilton, 73, of Acworth, GA, passed Monday, April 23, 2012, at his residence under hospice care. John was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, on September 1st, 1938, to Orrin and Annetta Hilton. John served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the J.F.Swartsel Lodge #251and the Order of Eastern Star in Lutz, Florida, Scottish Rite, a

Kelly L. Beers

April 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Kelly L. Beers, 35, of 13th Street Franklin, went to heaven at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 28, 1976 in Titusville, PA, she was the daughter of Manuel P. Beers and Karen Lee Campbell. Read more: https://www.gardinierfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1464350&fh_id=11503

East Brady Area Man Jailed for Photographing Infant With Tape Over Eyes

April 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Kittanning-based State Police, an East Brady area man has been jailed for placing tape over an infant’s eyes and taking a picture of him.

Clearfield County Woman Faces Drug Charges Following a Traffic Stop Violation

April 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to Kittanning-based State Police, a Clearfield County woman faces charges in connection with a traffic stop that resulted in the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia on Tuesday night.

Attorney General’s Office Teaming with DEA for Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has joined the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement officials from across the state in support of the fourth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

PNC to Close Franklin Call Center

April 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Teen Charged with Arson in Butler County Farm Blazes

April 26, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

Woman Accused of Stealing Items from Shopping Cart at Cranberry Subway

April 26, 2012 | Adam McCully

Man Cited Twice During Traffic Stop

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — OCPD cited John Sneltzer, Jr. twice yesterday following a traffic stop on Seneca Street.

Retail Theft Reported in Cranberry

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — An Oil City woman was arrested on Retail Theft charges stemming from an incident that took place at a store in Cranberry earlier this month.

Police Investigating Meat Theft

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

CRANBERRY, Pa. (EYT) — State police in Franklin are investigating the theft of meat from a freezer at a location in Cranberry Township.

Jesse V. Benton, Jr.

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Jesse V. Benton, Jr., 87, of Oil City, died Monday afternoon, April 23, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born July 21, 1924 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Jesse Vernon Benton, Sr. and Beulah Naomi Exley Benton. Jesse grew up in the Siverly neighborhood and was known as one of the “Siverly Boys.” He spent

Albert F. Arbes

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Albert F. Arbes, 85, of Upper St. Clair, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Glenn E. “Buzz” Powell

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Glenn E. “Buzz” Powell, 82, Brookville, died on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Albert A. Sabatini Jr.

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Albert A. Sabatini Jr., 80, of 636 White Road, Cooperstown died at 7 a.m. Monday April 23, 2012 at his residence. He had resided in the Bradleytown area since 1987. A son of Albert Angelo and Mary Puskarich Sabatini he was born in Russelton on February 18, 1932. He received his Masters’ Degree in Mathematics from Clarion University. Mr. Sabatini

Silvio Robert “Buck” Vittore

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Silvio Robert “Buck” Vittore age 98, of South Bethlehem died April 22, 2012 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. Born in Freeport on March 9, 1914, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Carolina Silva Vittore. Although he was born in Freeport, he was a life-long resident of Seminole and New Bethlehem. Silvio was a WWII veteran, serving with

Maxwell Eustace Booher

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Maxwell Eustace Booher, age 4 months, Mercer, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Grove City Medical Center.

Clifford E. Lockwood

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Clifford E. Lockwood, 85, of 108 E Bissell Ave, Oil City, died at 1:22 am, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born March 19, 1927 in Oil City, he was a son of the late Otto H. and Rhea Deets Lockwood. Mr. Lockwood served during WW II in the US Navy aboard the USS Roosevelt. He

Sharon Woman Charged After Stabbing Man with Kitchen Knife

April 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to police reports, a Sharon woman was charged with aggravated assault.

Butler Woman Arrested for Shoplifting

April 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to city police, a Butler woman was arrested for shoplifting at a local store over the weekend.

Slippery Rock Woman Cited for Texting While Driving

April 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to police reports, a Slippery Rock woman was cited for texting while driving and other charges.

Meadville Woman Charged with Retail Theft

April 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa., (EYT) — According to police reports, a Meadville woman has been charged with summary theft and other related charges.

Have a ‘Sweet’ Day in Foxburg

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

Franklin Woman Injured in Crash

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

23-year-Old Man Injured in Irwin Township Accident

April 25, 2012 | Adam McCully

IRWIN TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A 23-year-old man was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Irwin Township, Venango County, yesterday morning.

Attorney General Cautions Consumers About Scams Following Heavy Snowfall

April 25, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

Venango County Photo of the Day: OCASD Art Show at The National Transit Building

April 25, 2012

OCASD Art Show at The National Transit Building in Oil City. Photo by Trenton Moulin.

McClintock Bridge Closure Begins Tomorrow

April 25, 2012 | Gavin Fish

Shirley A. Norcross

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Shirley A. Norcross, 79, formerly of Centertown Road, Grove City, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Grove City. Born April 27, 1932 in Sharon, PA, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alex and Maude Calwell Cameron. She was married to Robert E. Norcross on February 14, 1984, and he

Clarence “Larry” L. Lawson

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Clarence “Larry” L. Lawson, 81, of 323 Causeway Drive, Franklin, passed away at 5:53 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born February 12, 1931 in Franklin, Clarence was the son of the late Harold L. and Harriett A. Powell Lawson. He was married to Dora Jean Seetree and she preceded him in death in May

Silvio Vittore

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Silvio Vittore of South Bethlehem, passed away Sunday evening, April 22, 2012 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville. The family will be receiving friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012, in the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 301 Penn Street, New Bethlehem. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in the funeral home. A

Rita R. Tingley

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Rita R. Tingley, 63 , of Fairview passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012. Rita was born May 25, 1948 in Meadville, PA, the first daughter of Anna M. and Claude E. Wegley, Sr. Rita married her high school sweetheart, John R. Tingley, also of Meadville, on August 23, 1969. Rita was a graduate of Meadville Area High School, class of

Albert A. Sabatini Jr.

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Albert A. Sabatini Jr., 80, of Cooperstown, died on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Shirley (Wolbert) Zacherl

April 24, 2012 | Adam McCully

Shirley (Wolbert) Zacherl, age 75, of Millcreek, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at UPMC Hamot. Born in Snydersburg, Clarion County, PA, on September 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Charlotte (Schmader) Wolbert. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Lucinda, PA. She worked in the cafeteria at McDowell High School, was a member

Mercer Man Accused of Making Child Pornography

April 24, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, on Monday an unsealed federal indictment accuses a Mercer man of four counts of producing child pornography.

Mercer County Man Faces Homicide Charges

April 24, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

MERCER COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, a 22-year-old Fredonia man has been charged in connection with the fatal Saturday morning motorcycle crash on State Route 18 near Good Hope Road, Greenville-West Salem Township, Mercer County, Pa.

Titusville Woman Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing on Retail Theft

April 24, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, on April 19, a Titusville woman has waived her right to a preliminary hearing on retail theft.

Titusville Man Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing on Terroristic Threats

April 24, 2012 | Joanne Bauer

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — According to sources, on April 16, a Titusville man waived his right to a preliminary hearing on terroristic threats and other charges.

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