Mary Lou Gruphofer, 60, of Polk, passed away January 17, 2026.
Kenneth L. “Ken” Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
For complete obituaries, pick up a copy of The Derrick for this day or purchase this day’s electronic edition here. Electronic Edition subscribers to The Derrick may access obituaries once logged in to TheDerrick.com. If you forget your password, call (814) 676-7444.
Meet Chloe! Chloe is a young girl that was surrendered because she liked to chew her toys. Such a sad reason to give up a…
After a seven-year hiatus since 2019, the Franklin Jr. High School Talent Show will return on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium….
Twenty-one teams of student engineers tested their robots and problem-solving skills during last week’s VEX Robotics competition at Cranberry Area High School, where teams competed…
Mary Lou Gruphofer, 60, of Polk, passed away January 17, 2026. Kenneth L. “Ken” Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, January 20,…
Meet Simba! Simba was born in 2020 and is such a sweet boy. He is very affectionate and wouldn’t be a good option for someone…
A Cranberry Township woman is facing multiple charges after a home on Tippery Road burned down Saturday, with state police alleging the fire was intentionally…
At its first meeting of 2026, the Venango County Economic Development Authority approved several contracts, including two tied to the proposed Venango Sports and Recreation…
Winter is the perfect time to reflect on the successes and disappointments of last year’s garden. In the lull after the holidays, stop and take…
Brenda L. Kapp, 65, of Miola, passed away on Monday evening, January 19, 2026. “Butch” Blaine A. Henry Jr., 68, of Leeper, passed away on…
Meet Frankie! Frankie came to us after 6 years of being a friendly barn cat. She is a sweet and affectionate girl and will thrive…
A cold front bringing snow squalls and dangerous wind chills has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a cold weather advisory for the Oil…
Karen Elizabeth May, 80, passed away on January 10, 2026. Carolyn (Kelly) Nielsen, 84, passed away on the morning of January 17, 2026. William A….
Well, here we are – a whole week into a whole new year. This time of year always comes with a strange kind of energy,…
Meet Poptart! Poptart was surrendered to Precious Paws when her Mom and Dad got a divorce and moved into apartments. She was loved but neither…
Titusville resident Mark Snyder, seen with state Sen. Scott Hutchinson, holds his Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship. Snyder, a freshman at Penn State World Campus, is…
Mary Lou Huff, 74, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Gerald L. “Jerry” Faller, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday,…
Meet Sandra Green! Sandra was born in 2020 and came to PAWS with kittens from various litters. Her babies are weaned, and she’s ready for…
The Oil City Fire Department is offering free smoke detectors and installation to city residents on a first-come, first-served basis as part of its Free…
During its Monday meeting, Oil City Council addressed several routine matters alongside discussion of the recent river search, including approving the purchase of a $312,000…
Chase Jason Ruth, 18, of Emlenton, passed away Dora M. Nageli, 93, formerly of Oil City, passed away on December 29, 2025. Joyce M. Riddle,…
Meet Barrett! Meet Barrett, a loving and friendly boy who is sure to capture your heart! Barrett was brought to the rescue as a stray…
Keeping a garden journal can be a valuable tool to help both novice and experienced gardeners meet their goals. A garden journal provides a mechanism…
A jury has convicted an Oil City woman on charges of cruelty to animals following a trial in Erie County. The charges were first filed…
The Oil City Area School Board approved the retirement of Superintendent Lynda Weller at its Monday meeting and gave final approval to a new elementary…
Patricia (Patti) Ann McCauley, 59, of Saint Petersburg, passed away on January 11, 2026. Donald B. “Bruce” Ritts, 73, of Shippenville, formerly of Strattanville, passed…
Meet Silver! Silver is a 1 year old male who came to us with 6 other cats. Silver is so sweet and docile and loves…
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Kate Newman Day in Oil City, honoring the life and legacy of the late Oil City native who returned…
Joan Anne Hartle (nee Peitz), lovingly known as Mimi, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Phillip E. McNellie, 70, of Cherrytree, died Sunday,…
Meet Zeus! Zeus is a 9-10 year old, male, Lab/Shepherd mix surrendered to the rescue when his owner became homeless. Owner reports he lived in…
The river search that began Wednesday night following a report that an individual had fallen from Oil City’s Wye Bridge into Allegheny River has been…
