Nancy L. Bell, 49, of George Hill Road, Cranberry, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in the West Unit of Northwest Medical Center at Franklin. Born Jan. 2, 1951, in Meadville, she was a daughter of Betty Cremi McCracken and the late George McCracken. Mrs. Bell was a graduate of Meadville High School. She had been a member of the Meadville Rotary Club and Pulaski Club and enjoyed working on various committees in Meadville. Mrs. Bell was a line clerk for GPU Energy until 1996. She was married Sept. 7, 1996, to John E. Bell Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Betty McCracken of Meadville; and a sister, Lauren Callen and her husband, Doug, of Kane. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, G. David McCracken. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home, 110 Petrole um St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Church with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor, as the presider. Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery near Oil City. The family suggests memorials be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County, 308 Seneca St., Oil City 16301.

Janet D. Moon, 62, of 609 Pacific St., died at 3:19 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Northwest Medical Center at Franklin. Born Aug. 31, 1938, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Charles and Dora Rumberger Willyoung. Mrs. Moon worked as a house keeper and nurse's aide at Franklin Hospital and prior to that, had worked as a laborer at the Manifold in Franklin. She enjoyed flowers, fishing, crocheting, knitting and especially bingo when her health allowed. She was married in 1959 to William G. Moon Sr., who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William Moon Jr. and his wife, De bra, of Franklin and Robert Moon of Cranberry; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Rhonda) Strickenbarger and Shelly Moon, both of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; and nine grand children, Tara Moon and Brandy, Jenna and Billie Jo Moon, all of Franklin, Kara and Thomas Nalepa of Sandy Lake, Josh and Michelle Strickenbarger of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and Amber Colbert of Oil City. She also is survived by three sisters, Mae Taylor of Sandy Lake and Mrs. Stephen (Doris Jean) Pierce and Joyce Flemming, both of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marilyn Willyoung. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with James Miller, lay minister at the First Baptist Church, officiating. Memorials may be made to the Crone's Disease Foundation or to the Osteoporosis Association.

Grace Glendora Perry, 86, of Oil City RD 2, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Clarion Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1914, in Coal Hill, she was a daughter of Martin and Minnie Kapp Flockerzi. She attended Oil City High School. Mrs. Perry was a lifelong member of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, garage sales, her cats and family. Mrs. Perry was married in the parsonage of Heckathorn United Methodist Church Nov. 27, 1940, to Albert Eugene Perry, who died Sept. 11, 1999. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Delores) Goodman of Oil City, Mrs. Rick (Judith) Stahlman of Seneca and Mrs. Howard (Marjorie) Fye of Knox; nine grandchildren, Mrs. William (Tina) Moon, Timothy Goodman, Mark Goodman, Mrs. Josh (Angela) Cramer and Sarah Stahlman, all of Oil City, Mrs. Isaac (Marcie) Rodriguez of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Ryan Fye, Melissa Fye and Jacob Fye, all of Knox; and three great-granddaughters, April and Rachel Moon and Elizabeth Cramer of Oil City. She also is survived by three sisters, Frances Flockerzi and Mildred Flockerzi of Oil City RD 2 and Gladys Mattson of Sharpsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank D. Flockerzi, Glenn O. Flockerzi and Homer Flockerzi; and a sister, Ella Mae Flockerzi. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Randy Sweet, pastor of the Heckathorn United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Heckathorn Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Clarion-Forest Visiting Nurses Association or to the Heckathorn United Methodist Church.

Earl W. Stoltenburg Sr., 73, of 29{ Harold St., died at 1:43 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Titusville Area Hospital. Born July 23, 1927, in Oil City, he was a son of Harry G. and Frieda Uhlott Stoltenburg. Mr. Stoltenburg attended the Oil City schools and was a life long resident of Oil City. He served in the Merchant Marines in the South Pacific during World War II and was honor ably discharged in June 1945. Mr. Stoltenburg was employed for 37 years by Cyclops Specialty Steel Plant in Titusville until his retirement in July 1989. He also worked for Kessler's Dry Cleaners in Oil City and currently was employed by Royal Dry Cleaners. He was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church. Mr. Stoltenburg enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and making trailers. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Mitchell Earl Littler. He was married in Titusville Feb. 1, 1947, to the former Lillian V. Myers, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Earl W. '' Chip'' Stoltenburg Jr. and his wife, Sherry, of Oil City; one daughter, Mrs. Lisa Ann Littler and her husband, Danny, of Crescent; four grandchildren, Scott W. Stoltenburg and his wife, Michelle, of Buffalo, N.Y., Mitchell E. and Truman F. Littler of Crescent and Stacey L. Stoltenburg McFall and her hus band, Keith, of Oil City; and three great-grandchildren, Tanner S. Stoltenburg of Buffalo, N.Y., and Maddie L. and Libbie K. McFall of Oil City. He also is survived by two brothers, Karl Stoltenburg and Harry C. Stoltenburg, both of Oil City; one sister, Doris Stoltenburg of San Antonio, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ross Weckerly of Seneca, B.J. Franky of Titusville and Alvin Kessler of Oil City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Stoltenburg, Fred Stoltenburg and Glenn Stoltenburg. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. today in the Hutchinson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home with the Rev. Philip H. Scherr, pastor of Good Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.

Verla Grace Hovis Gill, 84, of New Castle Road, Slippery Rock, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at her residence following an extended illness. Born Aug. 9, 1916, in Clintonville, she was a daughter of Curtis Dick and Cora Faye Martin Hovis. Mrs. Gill was a retired teacher, having taught kindergarten for many years in the Slippery Rock Area School District. She was a member of the High land Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock and was a former Sun day School teacher at the church. Mrs. Gill was married June 21, 1940, to Frank Andrew Gill, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John W. '' Bill'' (Sallie) Propst of Kennerdell; a son, Richard C. '' Dick'' Gill of Cowansville; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. She also is survived by one sister, Ann Fye of Harrisville; and three brothers, Herb Hovis and Cliff Hovis, both of Clintonville, and Dave Hovis of Cottonwood, Ariz. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by two sisters, Opal Sexton and Betty Snyder; and two brothers, Thomas '' Punch'' Hovis and Jack Hovis. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Smith Funeral Home, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Highland Presbyterian Church, 310 Franklin St., Slippery Rock, with the Rev. Timothy Bauler, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Slippery Rock Cemetery.

Bertram E. Hartzell, 77, of South Bethlehem, died Sunday morning, Dec. 10, 2000, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Arrangements are in charge of the Bish Memorial Funeral Home, 206 South St., New Bethlehem. A complete obituary will be published Tuesday in The Derrick.

Ila Maxine Fennell Hasness, 73, of Emlenton, died Saturday morning, Dec. 9, 2000, at her residence following an illness. Born Oct. 21, 1927, near Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late Francis Harkless and Margaret Armstrong Harkless Shunk of Tionesta. She was a 1945 graduate of Worthington High School. At one time, Mrs. Hasness was employed at the Moonlight Mush room Mine in West Windfield. She was a member of the Emlenton United Methodist Church and the Missionary Society of the church. Mrs. Hasness was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. She first was married to Robert Fennell, who died July 8, 1982. She then was married in Winchester, Va., on July 27, 1996, to Hugh H. Hasness, who survives. Also surviving are her mother of Tionesta; two sons, Rick L. Fennell and his wife, Kristi, of McGrann and Doug L. Fennell of Emlenton; and three grandchildren, Brandi L. Fennell of Mercer, Sheyenne M. Fennell of Worthington and Michael D. Fennell of McGrann. She also is survived by three stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles (Cynthia) Bates of Beaver and Mrs. Randy (Brenda) Johns and Mrs. John (Diane) LaMont, both of Ford City; five stepgrandchildren, Charles Bates Jr. and Christopher Bates, both of Beaver, and Randy '' Budd'' Johns Jr., Ashley Johns and Nicole Bellas, all of Ford City; and one step-great-granddaughter, Abigail Bellas of Ford City. Surviving also are one brother, Robert Harkless of Tionesta; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Mrs. Hasness was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Harkless and an infant. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Emlenton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Soltis, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Emlenton.

Lee Williford Heilman, 92, of McCleary Road, Clarion, died Fri day, Dec. 8, 2000, in Beverly Healthcare, Clarion. Born July 3, 1908, in Wooster, Ohio, he was a son of James Frank and Kathleen Williford Heilman. Mr. Heilman graduated summa cum laude in 1929 from Gettysburg College where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received a master's degree in English from Duke University and graduated in 1933 from Gettysburg Theological Seminary. He worked briefly as a Lutheran minister, a social worker and a steelworker. About 1936, Mr. Heilman be came active in the union movement. He was a union organizer for the Electrical Workers Union in Youngstown and Cleveland, Ohio, and the Coal Miners Union. For many years, he was the district staffman for the United Mine Workers of Western Pennsylvania. At an age when many are ready to retire, Mr. Heilman became an English instructor, first at Penn State DuBois Campus and then at Venango Campus of Clarion University. He retired in 1976 after 10 years of teaching. In his later years, Mr. Heilman helped many community organizations financially and with his time. He did handyman work for many of them, including the American Cancer Society. He was a valued volunteer for Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE). Mr. Heilman was recognized one year by the Clarion University Women's Conference for his work in support of woman and was proud to call himself a feminist. He was a member of the Clarion Dulcimer Club and for a number of years, taught after-school classes in mountain dulcimer playing at Clarion Elementary School. He gave similar lessons to the Project Helping Hands Class at Clarion High School and for this, he received the Outstanding ServiceLearning Volunteer of the Year Award in 1996. Mr. Heilman is survived by Sally Ringland, with whom he spent 30 years; a brother, Frank Heilman of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; a daughter, Barbara Heilman of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, James Heilman of San Jose, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Heilman was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Christensen and Kathleen Burkley. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrangements.

Laura Aliene Mays of Knox RD 2 died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Clarion Hospital. She was a daughter of H. Burrel and Grace Mong Mays. Miss Mays was a graduate of White Memorial High School. She was an accountant/assistant comptroller for C & K Coal Co. at the time of her retirement. Miss Mays was a member of the Providence Methodist Church. She was an avid reader, gardener, active church member and devoted to her family interest. Surviving are one brother, Robert Mays of Westfield, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Ray '' Butch'' (Margaret) Staab of Strattanville and Mrs. Richard (Wilma) Morri son of Sun City Center, Fla.; two nephews, Bruce Fornof of Jacksonville, Fla., and James '' Jim'' Staab of Clarion; and two nieces, Sherry Simons of Broadview Heights, Ohio, and Beverly Schettler of Seneca. In addition to her parents, Miss Mays was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Fornof. The Goble Funeral Home of Clarion is in charge of arrange ments. There will be no visitation. A graveside memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Providence Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Clarion County Humane Society.

Wanetta D. McKinley, 81, formerly of 2543 W. 22nd St., Erie, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in The Caring Place. Born Aug. 5, 1919, in Hendersonville, she was a daughter of Jerry and Fanny McCutcheon Cutchall. Mrs. McKinley attended worship services at The Caring Place when her health permitted. She was a homemaker and enjoyed poetry and reading and especially residents and staff at The Caring Place. She was the third resident admitted to The Caring Place. Mrs. McKinley spent her winters in Spring Hill, Fla., when her health permitted. She was married in 1935 to Robert C. McKinley, who died Jan. 25, 1988. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Theodore (Evelyn) Brown of Utica, Mrs. Donald (Joan) Ferko of Spring Hill, Fla., and Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Severo of Erie; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grand children; and one great-greatgrandchild. She also is survived by a sister, Mrs. James (Helen) Archer of Oil City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McKinley was pre ceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in The Caring Place with the Rev. Robert Guy, chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Center Cemetery.

Marjorie Mae Pyle, 83, of Ridge Road, Lockport, N.Y., formerly of Grant Street, Franklin, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, N.Y., following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 7, 1917, in Franklin, she was a daughter of Frank B. and Minnie G. Sanford Patterson. Mrs. Pyle had resided in Youngstown, N.Y., for 15 years and for the past 10 years, had resided in Franklin. For the past two months, she lived with her daughter, Phyllis Cevaer, in Lockport. She worked for six years in the housekeeping department at the Niagara Falls Air Force Base, retiring in 1982. Prior to that, she worked for three years as a ma chine operator for Chism Ryder in Niagara Falls, was a waitress for 10 years in the 1960s at Mike Saloh's Supper Club, Cambria, N.Y., and in the early 1950s, she worked in the commissary for New York Central Railroad, Niagara Falls. Mrs. Pyle was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Franklin and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Franklin VFW. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, playing bingo and taking care of family and friends. Mrs. Pyle was married to John J. Pyle, who died Jan. 22, 1997. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Harry and Mary Pyle of Lewiston, N.Y., Ronald and Karen Pyle of Riverview, Fla., and John and Margaret Pyle of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three daughters, Mrs. Rene (Phyllis '' Pat'' ) Cevaer of Lockport, N.Y., Mrs. Donald (Sandy) Moyer of Sanborn, N.Y., and Mrs. James (Erma) Foley of Appleton, N.Y.; 20 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Ruth Martin of Franklin and Louise McElhaney of Pasadena, Texas; and one brother, Bertrum '' Butch'' Patterson of Olympia, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pyle was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Mae Pyle; and four brothers. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Hardison Funeral Home, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Kitt Snyder, pastor of Hope United Methodist Church in Pekin, N.Y., officiating. Interment will be in Mount View Cemetery, Pekin, N.Y. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.

Donald Dale Servey, 88, of Day City Road, Corsica, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Clarview Nursing Center, Sligo. Born Oct. 30, 1912, in Monroe Township, he was a son of George Franklin and Effie Floe Armer Servey. Mr. Servey was the owner-operator since 1946 of a dairy farm in the village of Day, Clarion Township. He held many offices including president of the local dairyman's association. He worked part-time for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Agency from 1942 to 1982. Mr. Servey was Clarion County tax assessor for two terms. He was a member of the Penn sylvania Farmers Association, National Grange at Asbury and Roseville (the 7th degree Club), the American Farm Bureau and the Asbury Methodist Church. Mr. Servey first was married Sept. 30, 1939, to Jean Divins, who died Jan. 12, 1985. He then was married Aug. 31, 1985, to Lucille Austin White Yoder, who died Aug. 13, 1998. Surviving are three sons, Dale Servey of Erie, Darl Servey of Alliance, Ohio, and Rodney Servey of Montello, Wis.; one daughter, Joann Bennett of Falconer, N.Y.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. He also is survived by three half brothers, George Servey of Shippenville, Harry Servey of Knox and Edward Servey of Clar ion; and five half sisters, Mildred Meir-Smith of Clarion, Jane Smathers of New Bethlehem, Edna Rinehuls of North Washing ton, Jessie Hartzell of Knox and Lulu Bell Dodd of Bruin. In addition to his parents and both wives, Mr. Servey was pre ceded in death by two daughters, Charylene Carl, June 6, 1991, and Donna Whitling, March 1, 1999; and one grandson, Frederick Donald Carl, Dec. 7, 1990. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Goble Funeral Home of Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Asbury Methodist Church, Strattanville, with the Rev. Laura Gross officiating. Interment will follow in As bury Cemetery.

Donald Carl Singleton, 69, of Summerville, died Sunday morning, Dec. 10, 2000. Born Oct. 28, 1931, in Emlenton, he was a son of the late Shirley Elmer and Mary Alice Thomas Singleton. He was a graduate of Emlenton High School and was a 1969 graduate of Clarion State College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Mr. Singleton retired from Clarion-Limestone School District in 1993 after teaching fifth and sixth grade for 23 years. He was a member of PSEA and NFA. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving four years as a corporal in the Korean War. Mr. Singleton was very active in the Summerville community. He served as librarian of the Summerville Public Library and was a member of the Summerville Water Authority. He served on numerous other organizations. He was a member of the Summerville United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer. Mr. Singleton was married Aug. 11, 1956, to the former Grace Rebecca Ohl, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Donald Mark Singleton and Scott Eric Singleton, and a daughter, Carla Dawn Snyder, all of Summerville; and 12 grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Carolyn Jean Smith of Monroe, La. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Furlong Funeral Home, corner of Broad Street and First Avenue, Summerville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Summerville United Methodist Church with the Revs. Maihle and Cramer of the church, officiating. Interment will be in Vandervort Cemetery, Summerville. The family suggests donations be made to a charity of one's choice.

Phyllis C. Thompson, 73, of Sigel RD 1, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in Pennsylvania Memorial Home, Brookville. Born June 19, 1927, in Brookville, she was a daughter of Lester and Florence Snyder Craw ford. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Dominic Church in Sigel, Circle of Goodwill and Sigel Homemakers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson was married in Brookville on Aug. 7, 1946, to Richard K. Thompson, who died Aug. 29, 1993. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Marianne) McCloskey of Clearfield; five sons, Richard C. Thompson of Sigel, Michael C. Thompson and his wife, Diane, of New Brighton, William E. Thompson and his wife, Patricia, of Brookville, Robert J. Thompson and his wife, Paula, of Westford, Vt., and Daniel T. Thompson and his wife, Penny, of Sigel; and 12 grandchildren. She also is survived by two sisters, Helen Olsen of Seneca and Rose Pearsall of Minden, Nev.; and two brothers, Clair Crawford of Sigel and Edward Woods of Washington, Pa. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thompson was pre ceded in death by her stepfather, John Woods. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the McKinney Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Brookville, with the Rev. Joseph Staszewski as the presider. Interment will be in Brookville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rebecca M. Arthurs Library, Valley Street, Brookville 15825, or to the American Heart Association, in care of Mrs. Ray Thrush, Central Avenue Extension, Brookville 15825.