John Peter Ausel

He was born on November 21, 1922 in Oil City, the son of Peter Daniel and LuVera (Hess) Ausel.

Mr. Ausel was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church.

He retired from the Penelec Power Plant having worked there since its inception as Shift Supervisor.

Mr. Ausel was a member of the Venango Masonic Lodge.

He was a pilot and loved to fly, and was proud to have taught his wife to fly as well. He also loved farming, and was devoted to his family.

Mr. Ausel is survived by a daughter; Jill E. Ausel of Pittsburgh, PA and a son, John E. Ausel of Sigel, PA, a granddaughter, Katie A. Penoyer and her husband, Bradley S., of Clearfield, three great- grandchildren: Benjamin Leighow, Addison and Avanelle Penoyer and a sister, Beatrice Ausel of Clarion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara B. (Barnes) Ausel whom he married on October 30, 1953 in Rouseville, PA and who passed away on April 2, 2014 and a sister, Betty Crouch.

Funeral Services will be held at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Donahey Hills Cemetery, Millstone Twp., Elk County.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday, July 21st from 10:00 A.M until the hour of the services.

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