Born July 10, 1948 in Indiana, PA, he was the son of the late Orval P. Sweitzer, Sr., and Martha Robbins Sweitzer.

Tommy was employed as a laborer at the VTDC. He enjoyed attending church and singing. He also enjoyed watching John Wayne movies and Scooby Doo.

He is survived by his four brothers, Howard Sweitzer, Sr., and his wife, Julie of Cherrytree, Larry Sweitzer and his wife, Dianne of Franklin; Orval Paul Sweitzer, Jr., and his wife, Maxine of Franklin, and Gene Sweitzer and his wife, Cheryl of Fort Drum, NY; five sisters, Martha Doyle and her husband, Jack of Franklin, Mary Williams and her husband, William of Four Oaks, NC, Diana Sparling and her husband, David of Cooperstown, Betty Van Zandt and her husband, Ronald, Sr. of Franklin and Ella Sweitzer of Franklin; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother, Mary Sweitzer.

Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home, following visitation, at 11 a.m. on Thursday with the Rev. Rachel Johns of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Meadville, officiating.

Interment will take place in Cooperstown Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Tommy’s caregivers at the Chautauqua Home. They suggest memorials be made there, 1 Chautauqua Court, Oil City, PA 16301.

To send online condolences, flowers or cards or obtain further information, family and friends can visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.

She was born on October 9, 1932 in Center Point, WV, the daughter of Okey and Virdie (Swiger) Yeater.

Bonnie was raised in Center Point and attended Pike Fork School; she was also a member of Pike Fork Church of God. She moved to Clarion in her teen years and called the area home ever since. Bonnie was creative and loved crocheting, embroidering, doing crafts and working in her garden during her younger years. She was a social person who enjoyed playing bingo and attending fish dinners at the VFW, and she always looked forward to going out to dinner with her girlfriends.

Other hobbies included playing cards, working on jigsaw puzzles and listening to country music. Camping and fishing were two favorite pastimes, and Bonnie was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, making sure she never missed a game. Despite her many interests, family always came first. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they all will miss her lively and caring spirit.

She will be deeply missed by her sons, Hurman L. Donaldson and wife, Sylvia, of Rimersburg and H. Scott Donaldson and wife, Mary Jo, of Sligo; daughter, Karen F. Jordan and husband, Ronald, of Parker; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and nieces who were raised as daughters, Lura Haynes, of Austin, PA and Ruth Sullivan, of Meadville.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 22 years, Herbert Franklin Donaldson, who passed away July 4, 1973; one grandchild; brother, Drexel Yeater; sisters, Clovis Roberts and Marjorie Fadley; and longtime companion, Ivan Lasher.

Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, PA.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Dan George officiating.

Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Licking Twp., Clarion Co.

Memorial donations may be made in Bonnie’s honor to the American Cancer Society, Clarion Unit, 133B W. Main St., Clarion, PA 16214.

Born May 9, 1930 in Seneca, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lucy Bryner Hazlett.

Helen was a graduate of Cranberry High School. She also graduated from the Oil City School of Nursing in 1951. She was employed by the Oil City Hospital as a RN for over 15 years.

She was an avid reader and also attended The Salvation Army.

Helen was married to Russell Stahlman on May 30, 1952 at Heckathorn United Methodist Church, he survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Sandra Kay and husband Robert of Columbus OH, Vicki Dolby and husband Vernon of Parkersburg WV, and Linda Scotland and husband Bruce of Cincinnati OH; 10 grandchildren, Angela Pieratt, Beth Rice, Jason Kay, Benjamin Dolby, Russell Dolby, Matthew Dolby, Jessica Pleoger, Rebecca Scotland, Sarah Scotland and Priscilla Scotland; and 16 great grandchildren.

Helen is also survived by a brother, Paul Hazlett and wife Ruth of Erie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Hazlett, a sister, Mable Stine and a granddaughter, Melinda Dolby.

The family will receive friends at the Morrison Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, and on Thursday at The Salvation Army from 10 to 11 am.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday in The Salvation Army with Cadet Scott and Major Patti Murray of The Salvation Army officiating.

Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to the local Salvation Army, 217 Sycamore St, Oil City PA 16301.

According to court documents, simple assault charges filed on 7/4/11 against Justin T. Dudley, 32, Clarion, have been lowered to a lesser charge of unreasonable noise.

The charges stemmed from an incident in which Dudley and a 25-year-old Clarion woman became engaged in a confrontation on 7/4/11.

“I’m glad to see exploreClarion.com is unobjective in thoroughness, and follow up, beyond initial police reports. This was deserved vindication in the public eye, since exploreClarion.com is quickly becoming Clarion and the surrounding area’s number one news source.”, said Dudley.

Dudley, who is well-known throughout the community, maintained his innocence throughout the court proceedings.

State police in Marienville said Tammy Yantz, Leeper, was traveling east on SR-157 in Washington Twp. on 2/16/12 at approximately 12:35 p.m. when her vehicle crossed over the centerline and left the roadway.

The vehicle subsequently traveled over an embankment, struck a utility pole support wire, and then rolled over several times before colliding with a “rock formation”.

The vehicle then “flipped over a stream” and came to rest on its passenger side.

Yantz, who had to be extricated from the vehicle by Washington Twp. VFD, was transported to UPMC Seneca for treatment of moderate injuries.

Washington Twp. VFD secured the scene and controlled traffic.

Clarion-based state police said a Shippenville man went to the residence of Richard Marzullo, Shippenville, to retrieve personal property.

Police said when the man arrived at the residence, Marzullo allegedly struck him in the face.

Charges were filed against Marzullo at District Court 18-3-03.

Clarion-based state police said Joshua Greenawalt, 24, Parker, allegedly took a tool set from Walmart and left the store without paying on 2/13/12.

Retail theft charges were filed at District Court 18-3-02.

Mercer County Man Pleads Guilty to Five Counts of Corruption of Minors
MERCER — According to sources, James M. Kopan – who has been accused of molesting boys at his former Mercer County bowling alley – pleaded guilty yesterday to five counts of corruption of minors. These charges could lead up to 31 years in prison. Sentencing is set for April 27. Three of the corruption of minors charges were felonies and two were misdemeanors. Two of the misdemeanor charges were consolidated and one of the felony charges was. Read the Full Story

Jefferson County Man Charged With Sending Obscene Photos to a Youth
JEFFERSON COUNTY – According to police reports, twenty-five-year-old Mathew James Solida of Rockton has been charged with sending obscene photos to a juvenile. Solida allegedly sent obscene photos of himself. The Brookville Police and Jefferson County Children and Youth Services are investigating this incident.

Recent Drug Sweep Forces Warren County Jail to Exceed Capacity
WARREN COUNTY – According to sources, the Warren County-wide drug bust has pushed the population over the capacity of the Warren County Jail. According to Warden Gerald Britton, the daily population at the jail as of yesterday was 161 which is 22 people over the capacity of 139. Sources say some of the prisoners from the drug bust did not make bail, and if they did, will most likely return if they receive a county sentence.
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Heroin Heavily Abused in Clearfield and Jefferson County
CLEARFIELD COUNTY — According to officials, selling heroin is a lucrative business, which is why people from cities are bringing it to rural areas. While most people might think Jefferson and Clearfield Counties are rather rural, employees of Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission said a lot of drugs are still circulating amongst the two counties. Police in Jefferson County said that in recent years they have noticed a number of dealers coming in from Pittsburgh. Sources say that in the two counties, the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission are seeing heroin used more than the popular opiate, marijuana. Read the Full Story

Cresson Man Gets Maximum Sentence for Killing Mother
CAMBRIA COUNTY — Andrew Choros pleaded guilty to murdering his mother; he will spend up to 40 years behind bars. According to police reports, in October 2010 Choros was initially arrested for drunk driving. After police dropped Choros off at home, he then fatally shot his mother Sharon when she returned from work. Read the Full Story

Sources: The Sharon Herald; sunny 106; Warren Times Observer; WJAC

The signs came down today from the building that housed Paul A. Weaver Jewelers on Main Street Clarion. A black ribbon on the clock he donated to the community remains to mark his loss. Submitted by Ron Wilshire.

Bayou Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup each chopped green and yellow pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 – 16 oz jar salsa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked pasta (4 servings)

Directions:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, and pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken and garlic powder.
Cook for 4-5 minutes.
Stir in salsa.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
Gradually stir into chicken mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the parsley, salt, and hot pepper sauce.
Serve with pasta.

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Born September 22, 1924 in Linglestown, he was a son of the late John Weaver Sterling and Harriet Rebecca Fulton Sterling.

Mr. Sterling enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and served the duration of WW II. He later enlisted in the Coast Guard and served 25 years.

After his retirement he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers for 20 years, the last 10 years as manager at Tionesta Dam, retiring January 2, 1986.

Mr. Sterling was a member of the American Legion, VFW, NAFRE and also belonged to several Masonic bodies.

He was an avid model railroader.

Surviving are his wife, Marion S. Sterling; three children, William A. Sterling of Albuquerque NM, Susan Jones of San Francisco CA, and Linda Stokes of Oklahoma City OK; five step children, Kathleen DeVore of Chicora, James M. Wadlow and wife Patsy of Pittsburgh, Daniel M. Wadlow and wife Sandra of Sandy Lake, Richard M. Wadlow and wife Lora of Oil City, and Peter M. Wadlow and wife Kimberly of Endeavor; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by a sister, Marion Kaltrider.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson-in-law, Jon DeVore, and brothers John R. Sterling, Donald J. Sterling and an infant brother Raymond Sterling and sister Eunice Nagle

There will be no visitation.

A Memorial Service will be conducted in Morrison Funeral Home at 11 am Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Venango County Humane Society of the American Cancer Society.

According to reports, at approximately 10:00 p.m. last night someone forcibly entered Resolute Custom Tattooing on Grant Street by smashing a window in the front door with a rock.

Once inside, the actor(s) removed a safe and its contents.

The shop’s owner Andy Mast is offering a $1000 gift certificate for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the robbery.

Justin Coulter, also known as DJ Colt, is offering free DJ services in exchange for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to contact Clarion Borough Police at 814-226-9140.

According to Brookville Borough Police Chief Ken Dworek said that this is something that they have noticed frequently throughout the borough.

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State police in Clarion said someone threw eggs at a 2004 Dodge Neon sometime between 2/18/12 at 11:00 p.m. and 2/19/12 at 5:00 a.m.

The vehicle was parked at a residence at 300 S. 4th Avenue during the time of the incident.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to contact Clarion-based state police at 814-226-1710.