Ernest C. Emahizer

Ernest C. Emahizer, 86, of Boyers, formerly of Emlenton, passed away Wednesday at Allegheny General Hospital.

Mr. Emahizer was born in Climax, Clarion County, on Aug. 29, 1928. He was the son of Miles and Grace Lucas Emahizer.

A well-known Emlenton barber for many years, Mr. Emahizer also served Emlenton as mayor and a member of borough council. He had also belonged to the A-C Valley Kiwanis Club in the Emlenton Area.

He was a graduate of Porter Township High School.

After graduating, Mr. Emahizer enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.

He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1992. Since retirement he enjoyed traveling and the company of his family.

He was married on Feb 9, 2001, to Lois “Tootie” Ritts who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Vickie Basile and her husband, Allan, of Kissimmee, Fla.; his two grandsons, Joshua Felix and his wife, Courtney, and family of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Charles Felix and his wife, Joyce, and family of Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla.; and his four great-grandchildren, Alexzander, Avery, Austin and Justin. Mr. Emahizer was also blessed with five stepchildren, Jerry, Karen, Terry, Keith and Bryan Ritts and their families; eight stepgrandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law, James Evans of Rimersburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Goucher, and his second wife, Betty Beebe; his three sisters; and his brother.

Emahizer — The friends of Ernest C. Emahizer, who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at theHile Funeral Home, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton.Private funeral services will be Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Tod Custer, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Ellwood City, officiating. Interment will follow in Brandon Cemetery, Cranberry Township, Venango County.For additional information, directions, or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.