John H. Bixler, Jr., 84, of Emporium, PA passed away at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys, PA on Thursday evening (November 30, 2023).

He was born January 6, 1939 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late John H. and Dorothy McDonald Bixler.

John graduated from Cameron County High School. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. After serving in the Army he graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, PA where he earned a teaching degree. He went on to teach music at Union School District in Rimersburg for over 30 years. Years ago he enjoyed playing tennis, baseball and target shooting as he was a sharpshooter. He liked animals, especially his cats and dogs.

John G. Fedorko, 90, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of 128 Laurel Lane, Kersey, PA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Penn Highlands Elk.

He was born February 5, 1933 in Johnsonburg, son of the late Stephan and Anna Paralic Fedorko.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Johnsonburg High School, Class of 1950.

On October 5, 1957 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, John married Doris C. Dippold, who preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.

Dora Rae Hottel Berardi, 80, of Warren, PA., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 30, 2023. 

She was born at home in North Warren, PA., on February 9, 1943.  She was the daughter of Garrett Sager and Laura Iva Blandin Hottel, Sr.

Dora was a lifelong N. Warren and Warren area resident.  She was a 1961 graduate of Warren High School.  Dora was employed with the Warren State Hospital Dietary Department and retired in May of 2007 from Blair Corporation, after 15 years of service.  Dora loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Clifton L. “Skip” Lunn, 79, of Route 417, Allegany, NY passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital.

Skip was born on March 17, 1944, in Hinsdale and was the son of Clifton J. and Carolyn Sherwood Lunn. On February 23, 1964, he married his loving wife of almost 60 years, Dorothy I. Austin, who survives.

Skip was a 1964 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He worked for Dresser Rand as a Pipefitter where he retired from in 2006 after 41 years of service. Skip was a member of the local 4601. He enjoyed scroll sawing, hunting, and fishing.

M. Myrtle KEAR, 83, of Whitesville, NY, died Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. 

Born February 6, 1940, in Willing, she was the daughter of Claude L. and Martha Teater Payne.  On February 12, 1955, in Wayland, she married Bruce D. Kear, who survives.  

She attended Whitesville Central School and went on to St. James Hospital School of Nursing.  She was employed as an LPN by Highland Park Nursing Home and Jones Memorial Hospital. 

Myrtle was a member of Whitesville Firemen’s Auxiliary and a founding member of the Independence Rescue Squad. 

Nancy L. McKee, 81, of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, November 30, 2023, in the John and Orpha Blair Hospice House.

A complete obituary will be published when it’s available. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.