Peter J. Schill

Peter J. Schill, 81 of Eastwood Drive, Clarion, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at the Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Born on January 3, 1930 in Snydersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Frank X. Schill and Bertha M. Griebel Schill. He was married on June 19, 1954 at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fryburg to the former Germaine E. Strickenberger, who survives. He and his wife introduced pizza to Clarion in 1960 when they opened the Harry’s Pizza Shop on Main Street in Clarion at the site of the current Immaculate Conception Church. They also owned and operated Harry’s Pizza Shops in Oil City, Reynoldsville and Punxsutawney. In 1973, they opened the Pizza Pub in Clarion, which remains a family business. Mr. Schill was employed by Owens Illinois in Clarion for 38 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Order number 4216 of Lucinda, Trout Unlimited, and the Antler Club of Lucinda. Pete was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and introduced this passion to his children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He especially enjoyed spending time with family at his camp in Snydersburg, PA. Pete was an enthusiastic card player, and especially enjoyed playing euchre and kings in the corner with family and friends. He coached numerous youth baseball teams and was an avid Pirates, Steelers and Notre Dame fan. He especially enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s many sporting events. His love of travel and adventuresome spirit led Pete, Germaine and his family to extensive travel around the country and overseas. Family was very important to Pete and he always had a special place in his heart for his many nieces and nephews. He always had a smile on his face and was a passionate lover of chocolate ice cream. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children: Ray Schill and wife Laura of Philadelphia; Donna Haney and husband Jim of Brookville, Dan Schill and wife Karol of Boise, Idaho; Karen Raybuck and husband Ken of Fairmont City; Mike Schill and wife Jean of Lucinda; and Tom Schill of Bend Oregon. He is also survived by a brother, Rev. Paul Schill of Greenville; 14 grandchildren; Chris, Gregg and Jeff Schill, Lisa Haney and Travis Haney and his wife, Michelle, Nicole Kindl, Brook and Petie Schill, Doug and Tim Raybuck, Tyler Raybuck and his wife, Devina, Eric, Marisa and Madison Schill; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Agnes Kerle, Raymond Schill, Bernard Schill, Jerome Schill, Helen Miller, Stella Zacherl, Hilda Zacherl, Sister Edna Schill and Bernice Bowser. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. A Christian wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clarion with Pete’s nephew, Rev. Matthew Strickenberger presiding. His brother, Rev. Paul Schill and Rev. Monty Sayers will concelebrate. Interment will be held in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Lucinda. The family suggests memorials be made to Charitable Deeds, 98 Hickory Nut Lane, Knox, PA 16232.

Peter J. Schill

January 3, 1930 - January 28, 2011