OBIT: Elizabeth B. “Libby” (Richards) Dobson (Kittanning)

Elizabeth B. “Libby” (Richards) Dobson, 92, of Kittanning, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Kittanning Care Center.

She was born on January 24, 1918, in Worthville, PA, the daughter of James C. and Ellen (Shaffer) Richards.

Mrs. Dobson was a long time resident of the Kittanning area along with her husband, Dobby, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Kittanning where she was an Elder. Libby was also a member of the Kittanning Country Club and the ACMH Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid, competitive golfer and loved to play bridge.

She will best be remembered for being an elegant lady, who was always generous and hospitable and touched many lives.  Libby was very dedicated to her family.

She will deeply missed by her three nieces and four nephews.

Libby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence A. “Dobby” Dobson; four brothers, Jack Richards, John Richards, Joseph Richards, and James Richards; three sisters, Harriet Masengale, Nellie Martz, and Hazel Cochran.

Relatives and friends may visit from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Bauer Funeral Home in Kittanning.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Dana Wilmot officiating.

Burial will follow at Worthville Cemetery, Ringgold Twp., Jefferson Co., PA.

In honor of Libby, contributions may be made in her memory to the Grace Presbyterian Church, 155 N Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA, or ACMH Hospital, One Nolte Drive, Kittanning, PA.

To view a video tribute honoring Libby’s life and express online condolences to the family visit: www.bauerfuneralhome.com.

OBIT: Carl A. McCall (Ford City)

Carl A. McCall, 83, of Ford City, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at his residence.

He was born in Indiana County on September 17, 1926 to Harry A. and Dollie (Cessna) McCall. He was a truck driver and lifelong resident of the area.

He served in World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in West Kittaning where he previously served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and lay pastor.  His pastime included taking long rides in the country.

Mr. McCall is survived by his wife of 62 years, Constance “Connie” (Hill) McCall of Ford City; three daughters: Susan (and Raymond) Tarr of Kittanning, Marcia McCall of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Bonnie (and John) Wingard of Kittanning; two sons: Dr. Lary (and Gladine) McCall of Warsaw, Indiana, and Stephen (and Renee) McCall of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a foster daughter: Sandra (and David) Shaner of Kittanning; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Mildred McCall of Marion Center.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers: George and Lloyd McCall.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home in Kittanning. An 11AM funeral service is planned on Saturday, September 11 at the Grace Brethren Church located at 215 Arthur Street in West Kittanning, with additional viewing from 10AM until the time of the service. Dr. Larry McCall, his son and long-time friend Pastor Richard Cornwell  will officiate the funeral service. Interment will take place in the Croyle Cemetery.

To send an online condolence, please visit: www.snydercrissman.com.

Police Look For Robbery Suspect in Rural Valley

A Pennsylvania State Police cruiser sits in the driveway of the First National Bank branch in Rural Valley following yesterday’s holdup.

Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their search for a robber that held up the First National Bank in Rural Valley.

According to bank employees, the robber identified as a light skinned man, possibly Hispanic, between five-feet six inches and five-feet eight inches entered the bank shortly before 3:30 yesterday afternoon and demanded money from the teller.

The robber is described as a male wearing a Steelers jersey with the number 45, dark sunglasses, camouflage pants, and a hat with either the AFC Championship or Super Bowl logo. He was also wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and weighed approximately 140 pounds.

He took an undisclosed amount of money from the bank and was last seen fleeing the scene on foot and perhaps got into an older white Pontiac vehicle.

Jennifer Reel, Vice-President and Director of Communications for the bank’s headquarters in Hermitage, Pennsylvania said the staff at their Rural Valley branch followed bank procedures.

“Our staff follows proper procedures in these instances. Of course, our primary concern is the welfare of our employees and customers,” Reel said.

Reel could not confirm if there were customers in the bank at the time of the holdup.

If you have any information, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-543-2011.