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     Bernard L. "Bernie" Blauser Sr. Bernard L. “Bernie” Blauser, Sr., 71, of Seneca, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2014 at Sugarcreek Station in Franklin. He was born in Oil City on December 15, 1942 to the late Harold S. and Anna Mae (Bickel) Blauser. He attended Cranberry High School. Bernie was a former member of the Oil City Moose Lodge and the Oil City V.F.W. Mr. Blauser was employed for thirty-five years with J.M. Manufacturing in Franklin as a shipping clerk and a high lift operator. Bernie was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and Dale Earnhardt fan. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, playing poker, Steelers football, and trips to Benezette to view the elk. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends. Mr. Blauser was married in the Oil City Nazarene Church on September 14, 1963 to the former Helen “Butch” Patterson, and she survives. Also surviving are two children, DeAnna Blauser of Oil City and Bernard L. Blauser, Jr. and his significant other, Sharon Stroup of Seneca; four grandchildren, Lynn Russell and her boyfriend Josh Hines of Volant, Lee Russell and wife Rachael of Franklin, Nicholas Shaffer, and Brianna Shaffer, both of Oil City; two brothers, Wendell Blauser of Brunswick, Ohio and Richard Blauser and wife Sally of Conroe, Texas; a sister, Ellen Christine Miller of Oil City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Deborah Biltz and husband George, Daniel Tommasi and wife Mary, Joseph Tommasi, Carolyn Blauser, and Theresa Trusel and her husband Kelly; and special friends Mary Ann and Charles Shirey, and Margaret and Merle Ritchey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and Louis Tommasi; a sister and her husband, Sallie and Wayne Reasor; two brothers, Larry and Harold Blauser; and two sisters-in-law, Sandra Chrispen and Faye “Midge” Blauser. There will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Bernie’s life is being planned by his family and details will be announced at a later date.³ He was born on December 15, 1942 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.³ He married Helen Patterson on September 14, 1963.³ Bernard L. "Bernie" Blauser Sr. died on November 25, 2014 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 71.³

     Faye Emma "Midge" Wade was buried at Hope Memorial Gardens, Hinckley, Medina Co., Ohio.^1,2 She was born on March 11, 1941 at Oil City, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 As of circa 1958,her married name was Blauser.¹ She married Wendell L. Blauser, son of Harold Silzle Blauser and Anna Mae Bickel, circa 1958.¹ Faye Emma "Midge" Wade died on November 22, 2011 at Brunswick, Medina Co., Ohio, at age 70.^1,2 She Faye Emma "Midge" Blauser, 70, of Brunswick, passed away on November 22, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 11, 1941 to Raymond and Marie Wade in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Wendell; loving children Gregory (Rhonda) Blauser of Strongsville, Yvonne Blauser of Valley City, Rachele Blauser of Brunswick Hills and Kristina (Kurt) Henry of Zeeland, Michigan; adoring grandchildren Dustine Hafner, Heather Ryel, Kristina Blauser, Christina Kowulski, Brandy McGuire, Luke Henry, Micah Henry and Jace Henry; seven treasured great grand-sons; and cherished siblings Clair Wade, Joy Perkins, Hope Thomas and Judy Stinnett. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Raymond, Jr., Dewayne, and Tim. Faye taught Sunday school for 45 years at Brunswick Reformed Church, she participated in the Kids Hope Mentoring Program, and also enjoyed crafting and was a master seamstress. A private family burial will take place at Hope Memorial Park. on November 24, 2011.¹