My father has just died.  I am his only child, his closest relative. 
This week I must make arrangements for his funeral.  I must go through
his belongings.  I must investigate his finances.  I assume that his
debts are greater than his savings.  I would like to find an internet
resource that will give me some starting info on legal advice for this
type of situation.  If he has savings, can I use these for his funural
arrangements or must I pay his creditors, etc?  To what degree am I
responsible for handling his post-mortem financial affairs?  Should I
and how do I find legal councel?  etc?  This death took place in
Pennsylvania.  This is an instance of a low income parent (no estates,
etc)

Liontiger,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss.  This is a free comment, not
an "answer" to your question.
This site may give you a start.  Maybe the lawyer will offer you some
free advice about the question of debts and expenses.  It has been
mentioned here that lawyers will sometimes give a free first
consultation by phone.

http://evans-legal.com/dan/easched.html

Here is another site that might help you:
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/main.cfm?id=PA

Here is a very appropriate section from the the first site.  Scroll
down about 1/3 of the page to see about "If the debts of an estate
exceed the assets"

http://evans-legal.com/dan/faq.html

You could also talk to someone in the county recorder's office.

Please note, as you can read in the disclaimer below, this in NOT
professional or legal advice.

Nonetheless, I hope it is of some help, Myoarin