Kenneth R. Gilbert, 87, of DuBois and formerly of Falls Creek, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born July 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Amos and Sarah (McClusky) Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert was a veteran of the U.S. Army who had served in the Korean War.

On Feb. 14, 1954, he married Jean L. (Weible) Gilbert.  She survives.

He retired from the Benjamin Coal Co. as a heavy equipment operator after many years of service.

He was a member of the Reynoldsville Gospel Center.  He enjoyed going to his camp.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth R. Gilbert Jr. of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and Edwin D. Gilbert and his wife, Peggy of DuBois, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters and a grandson, Justin C. Gilbert.

There will be no public visitation.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday from Lakelawn Memorial Park in Reynoldsville. Burial will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Harriet Ruth Royer (Provided photo)

Harriet Ruth Royer, 82, of Spring Valley, West Decatur RD, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at her home.

Born May 11, 1934 at Philipsburg, she was a daughter of Harry John “Zeke” and Esther (Molleca) Williams.

She was a 1952 graduate of Philipsburg High School and affiliated with the Spring Valley United Methodist Church.

She first worked at the General Cigar Factory and later at the Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg, and the former Clear Haven, Clearfield, where she was a nurse’s aide.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo and games, going to casinos, fishing and camping at Kettle Creek State Park.

She will be sorely missed by her family and all who knew her.

On Nov. 27, 1971 at Philipsburg, she married Leo M. “Sonny” Royer, who survives.

Surviving are a daughter, Terrie Marie Katchik and her husband, Greg “Guz” of Philipsburg, a son, Gary John Croyle and his wife, Sue of Allport, a daughter, Lori Orndorff and her husband, James of Roundhill, Va., and a daughter-in-law, Susan Croyle of Osceola Mills.

Also surviving are two sisters, Georganna Lumadue and her husband, Dennis and Deborah Neidrick and her husband, Michael, all of North Philipsburg; seven grandchildren, Bill Guenot and his wife, Stacy, Tim Guenot and his wife, Becky, Curtis Guenot, Noelle Croyle and her significant other, Luke Darby, Josh Croyle and his wife, Lindsey, Adam Croyle and his wife, Lora and Addy Orndorff; and six great-grandchildren, Isaac Guenot, Luke Guenot, Tristyn Slogosky, Talya Darby, Conor Guenot and Drew Guenot.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles Robert “Charlie” Croyle Jr. and a sister, Olive “Ollie” Sallurday.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Thomas Harmic officiating. Burial will be at Spring Valley Cemetery, West Decatur RD.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Michael P. Kozlosky, 79, of Lancaster, Pa., and formerly of Sykesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016.

Born in Patton, Pa., on Sept. 29, 1936, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Malynczak) Kozlosky.

He was the husband of Michaline (Chesonis) Kozlosky, and together they recently celebrated their 39^th anniversary on July 22, 2016.

A veteran, Mr. Kozlosky served in the U.S. Army. He was a guidance counselor for Manheim Township High School.  He and his wife attended St. James Catholic Church, Lititz, Pa.  He enjoyed all sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a brother, Theodore Kozlosky of Falls Creek; two sisters, Grace Krug and Helen Vida, both of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Theresa Glance and her husband, John; brothers-in-law, Larry Chesonis and his wife, Corleen and David Chesonis and his wife, Chris; nieces, Suzie, Maryann, Britany and Lisa; nephews: Ted Jr., Gregory, Davy, Jr. and Tom; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kozlosky was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Kozlosky and a sister, Eva Kozlosky.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Sykesville with Fr. Rick Tomasone as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice and or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences can be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Charles E. Tyler, 74 of Belsena Mills died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 Born Oct. 20, 1941, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Ada C. (Kunsman) Tyler.

He graduated in 1959 from the Bigler Township High School.

He is survived by a two children, Jeffrey Tyler of Belsena Mills and Kimberly Murphy of Placentia, Calif., and three sisters, Eleanor Johnson of Cumberland, Md., Francis Baxter of Brisbin and Nancy Bowery of Houtzdale.  He is also survived by two grandchildren, Austin and Autumn Murphy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by on brother, Howard Tyler and a sister, Rosella Caldwell.

Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Witherow officiating.  Burial will follow in Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Larry E. “Boog” Turner, 62, of Mineral Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Mr. Turner was born Aug. 26, 1953 in Clearfield, the son of Clarence and Jeanette (Fernandes) Turner.

He was affiliated with the Calvary Church of God of Mineral Springs.

He is survived by a sister, Patricia M. Parks and her husband, James of West Decatur; a brother, Gary L Turner and his wife, Sandra of Philipsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Clarence E. Turner Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Calvary Church of God or the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Robert “Lee” Lannen, 72, of Karthaus died Aug. 4, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born in the 11^th month on the 12^th day of 1943 in Lanse, he was the son of the late William F. and Sarah Hughes Lannen. On July 4, 1964 in Winburne, he married Carol Teats Lannen, who survives in Karthaus.

Surviving are a daughter, Christy A. Thomas and her husband, Robert of Morrisdale and a son, Robert Lee Lannen Jr. of Morrisdale.

Surviving are two grandchildren, Taylor Ann Thomas of Morgantown, W.Va. and Hannah Rae Thomas of Morrisdale.

Also surviving are two sisters, Charlotte Gruendler and her husband, Eugene of York, Pa., and Doris Pelton of El Paso, Texas and two brothers, William F. Lannen Jr. of Lanse and James Lannen of Morrisdale.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Jane Lannen and Sharon Shoffner.

A public visitation will be held from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus.

Mr. Lannen was a 1962 graduate of the West Branch/Cooper Township High School. He was a member of the Karthaus Volunteer Fire Company, Karthaus; the Karthaus Park Association; a former member and board member of the Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery Association and the Covington—Karthaus-Goshen Water Authority.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Karthaus Volunteer Fire Company, Karthaus, Pa., or Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus, Pa.

W. Thomas Owens, 64, of Bellefonte died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at his mother’s residence.

Born July 11, 1952 at Altoona, he was the son of Lois M. (Laudenslager) Owens of State College and the late Robert Creighton Owens.

He was a 1971 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School and received his Master’s degree in music education from Penn State University.

He was proud to be a member of the Penn State Blue Band while attending college.

He was previously employed with the Chambersburg School District. He had been the organist at the Philipsburg First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg First Lutheran Church, Lanse Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bellefonte Presbyterian Church where he was currently attending.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, canoeing and painting. He had a passion for music, gardening, Penn State football, tailgates, food, hockey and his dog, Jesse.  His laughter could fill a room touched by his joie de vivre.

His life was dedicated to God, music and family. He was interested in all things around him and gathered knowledge about it. Music was his life and he lived it fully.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, David Owens and his wife, Tammy of Winburne; a sister, Mary Jane Kephart and her husband, Matthew of Winburne; nieces, Michele Rosselot and her husband, Robert, Susan Owens, Sarah Miller and her husband, Albert, Emily Abusad and her husband Abood and Ashley Owens; and nephews, Robert Owens, William Owens and his wife, Lindsey, James Owens and Gabriel Kephart.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert Michael Owens.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be at Philipsburg Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte, PA 16823 or to Lanse Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 114, Lanse, PA 16849.

Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

“Music is not what I do; it’s who I am. Music speaks what cannot be expressed; soothes the mind and gives it rest. Heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from the heaven to the soul.”

Obituary Notice: Sarah A. Wilson (Provided photo)

Sarah Adessa Wilson, 28, of Bells Landing died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 in Washington, Pa.

Born April 3, 1988 in DuBois, Pa., she was the daughter of Kathleen (Spencer) Wilson and James Wilson.

Miss Wilson had been employed by Appalachian Wood Products in Clearfield and was affiliated with the Curwensville Alliance Church.

Surviving are her mother and her mother’s significant other, Gerald Norris of Bells Landing; her father of Luthersburg; her maternal grandmother, Carol Spencer of Luthersburg as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James “Red” Spencer and her paternal grandparents, John and Joan Wilson

There will be no public visitation and private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating.  Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery Grampian.

The family suggests contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: M. Joana Lauterbock McGrath (Provided photo)

M. Joana Lauterbock McGrath, 83, of (North) Philipsburg died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her residence.

Born March 6, 1933, in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late M. Elmer and Loretta C. (Nolan) Frank.

She was of the Protestant faith.

She was first employed with the former General Cigar, RD Philipsburg. She was then employed as a dietary supervisor with the former Philipsburg State General Hospital until her retirement.

She was married Jan. 29, 1992, in Philipsburg to James L. McGrath, who preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1996.

She was also preceded in death by one son, Mark Allen Lauterbock; one sister, Joyce Fleck; one brother, Robert Frank; and her ex-husband, Ernest Lauterbock.

She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Twoey and her husband, Bill, with whom she resided in (North) Philipsburg; one son, Wayne Lauterbock and his wife, Liz, of Eustis, Fla.; and one sister, Janet (Frank) Ianaro and her husband, Joseph of Windham, Ohio.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Andrea (Twoey) Tamarazio and her husband, Joseph of Cheektowaga, NY; Angela (Twoey) Coyne and her husband, Joey of Osceola Mills; Hunter Lauterbock and his wife, Kellie of Waterford, Texas; Luke Lauterbock of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and Chad Montgomery and his wife, Stacey of Castle Rock, Colo.

She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Noah Twoey and Ashlee Coyne, both of Osceola Mills; Ryley, Cody and Ashlan Montgomery, all of Castle Rock, Colo.; and number of nieces and nephews.

There will be no public visitation.

A private funeral service will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Michelle R. Bodle, officiating.

Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA  16866.

Family and friends may share memories and sign the online guestbook at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Kathryn S. (Tozer) White (Provided photo)

Kathryn S. (Tozer) White, 98, of O’Shanter died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. White was born July 6, 1918 in Bloomington, the daughter of Irvin A. and Sarah H. (Proud) Tozer.

She attended school at Curwensville. Mrs. White was a homemaker.

She was a member of the O’Shanter United Methodist Church and formerly of the Capsule Sisters of the church.

Mrs. White was also a member of the Glen Richey Fire Company Auxiliary and the Curwensville Moose Auxiliary.

She is survived by five children, Marlene Kay Heverley of Brockway, John F. White Jr., and his wife, Peggy of Curwensville, Karen Hepfer of Woodland, Rick White and his wife, Jessica of Statesville, NC and Larry T. White and his wife, Darlene of Kings Mountain, NC.

She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. White was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John White, to whom she was married July 16, 1938 and whom died Jan. 25, 2004; five brothers, Glenn, Cooper, Richard, Francis and Irvin Tozer and two sons-in-law, Orlin Heverley and David Hepfer.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Carol Gathagan officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. Sunday until the hour of services at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the O’Shanter United Methodist Church, Attn., Rodney Collins, 644 Polles Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830, the Clearfield County Special Olympics, P.O. Box 335, Hyde, PA 16843 or the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Mary J. Granite, 92, of Clarence died peacefully Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Centre Crest in Bellefonte.

Born Aug. 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Matthew J. and Anna M. Smolko Murgas.

On Feb. 2, 1941 at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Clarence, she married Andrew A. Granite. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1997.

Mrs. Granite attended the Cherry Run School. She was a member of the Queen of Archangels Roman Catholic Parish Church in Clarence.

She also attended the St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Clarence. She had a strong faith in God and said the rosary every day.

She was a member of the Rosary Society, Jednota Lodge and Clarence American Legion Auxiliary.

She enjoyed playing all kinds of card games, playing bingo, puzzles and baking. She loved growing flowers and working in her flower gardens.

She looked forward to Sundays when her family would come for dinner and she would make all their favorite foods, especially homemade soup. She felt it was very important for a lady to dress like a lady, wearing dresses and jewelry, even to the grocery store.

She is survived by her son, John Granite and his wife, Poppy of Ocean City, Md.; her three daughters, Dorothy Onder and her husband, John of Clarence, Judy Kuhani and her husband, Hiram of Kauai Hawaii and Patsy Guthrie of Bellefonte; two brothers, John Murgas of Kylertown and George Murgas of State College; and two sisters, Helen Chambers and Dorothy Koleno, both of Clarence.

Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She was very proud that she was able to see five generations in her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew, Joseph and Michael, four sisters, Anna Soltis, Agnes Solomon, Margaret Danko and Pauline Murgas and one grandson, Shane Granite.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday with a Ladies Auxiliary service at 4 p.m. at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe.

Funeral services will follow at the funeral home with Father Will Rupp officiating. Burial will be private at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Clarence.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Centre Crest Employee Fund, 502 E. Howard St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Centre Crest for their love and support while Mrs. Granite was a resident.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe. An online guestbook can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Herman R. Wheeler Jr. (Provided photo)

Herman R. Wheeler Jr., 56, of Killeen, Texas died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.

Mr. Wheeler was born Feb. 8, 1960 in Norfolk, Va., the son of Herman R. Wheeler Sr., and Phoebe (Hobgood) Wheeler.

Mr. Wheeler served in the infantry of the U.S. Army, retiring June 30, 1995 as an E7. He then went to work for McLane Southwest, Temple, Texas, retiring Jan. 29, 2016.

He was Baptist by Faith.

Mr. Wheeler was a member of the Clearfield VFW, the Texas Moose, the Georgia American Legion and the NRA. He enjoyed going to NASCAR races.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda (Welker) Wheeler, to whom he was married Nov. 2, 1985 at Fort Hood Chapel, Killeen, Texas.

He is also survived by a daughter, Bethany Wheeler of Peoria, Ariz.; two grandsons, Charles Speziale and Evan Raymond; a sister, Kathryn Perkinson of Madison Heights, Va.; a brother, James Wheeler and his girlfriend, Lela of Virginia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barbara Ann Dunman; and an infant sister, Deborah Gay Wheeler.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Clare L. Pannebaker officiating.

Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Frances Deao (Provided photo)

Frances Deao of Morann died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian, Philipsburg.

Born Oct. 22, 1922, she was the daughter of John and Anna (McCloskey) Frankovich.

She was an active member of the St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Parish and the ANS Society of the church.

She enjoyed making pierogis, baking for her family, playing bingo and watching Pirates baseball.

She owned and operated the former Deao’s Store in Morann.

On May 20, 1944 in St. Barbara’s Roman Catholic Church, Houtzdale, she married Michael J Deao, who preceded her in death on May 26, 2005.

She is survived by children, Shirley (Richard) Gilbert of Gloversville, NY, Jerry (Debbie) Deao of Ginter, Lawrence (Debra) Deao of Houtzdale and Regina (Jim) Keith of Morann.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Todd (Ann) Gilbert of Clinton Park, NY, Scott (Elizabeth) Gilbert of Glenville, NY, Angela Deao of Ginter, Andrew (Lacy) Deao of Crafton Heights, Stephen (Kelly) Deao of Denver, Colo., James (Stephanie) Keith and Michael (Kilee) Keith, both of Houtzdale, and P.J. Keith of Morann; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Martin Frankovich of Morann; and a sister, Lillian Popovitch of Morann.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a grandson, Gregory Deao; and five brothers, Joe, Vince Paul, Frank and Robert Frankovich.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Parish, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant.

Family and friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Father Lill will hold a vigil for deceased service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Barbara’s Cemetery, Ramey.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Parish, 76 Emery Ave., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.

Julia Ann (Bacher) Harchak, 97, of Houtzdale died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Born Sept. 17, 1918 in Beulah, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Annie (Hensal) Bacher.

She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society.

She loved baking and cooking, and she enjoyed being a devoted wife and mother.  She made her house a home.

She married John Harchak on March 2, 1935 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Houtzdale. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2009.

She will be sadly missed by three daughters, Peggy Harrington of Niagara Falls, NY, Dorothy Swanson of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Cecilia (David) Houser of Woodward; one son, John T. (Gladys Knepp) Harchak of Houtzdale; one sister, Helen Kline of Maryland; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Madeline Solas and two brothers, John and Walter Bacher.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.  The Altar Rosary Society will pray the Rosary 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale, and Fr. Marc J. Solomon will be celebrant.  Burial will be private in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Verna Kephart of Houtzdale died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at TLC Manor, Brisbin.

Born July 26, 1926 in Sanborn, rural Houtzdale, she was the daughter of Jerry and Leafy (Richey) Yeager.

On Dec. 24, 1947 in West Decatur, she married the Rev. Merrell H Kephart, who preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2011.

She was a member of First Church of God, Brisbin. Her greatest enjoyment was taking care of her family.

She is survived by a son, Eugene (Gene) Kephart and his wife, Joan of Sanborn.

Also surviving are three grandchildren, Jack Kephart, Kraig Kephart and his wife, Vanessa and Kristi Kephart, all of Sanborn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Allen and seven brothers and two sisters.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev Robert Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

Memorial donations may be made to Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice Program, 809 Turnpike Ave., P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Nancy L. Dallen (Provided photo)

Nancy Larson Dallen, 78, a guest at Marion Manor Personal Care Home in Curwensville and formerly of Curwensville, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Marion Manor.

Born May 13, 1938 in Hyde, she was the daughter of Francis Lyle Larson and Margaret (Durany) Larson Zemba.

Mrs. Dallen had been brought up in the Curwensville area. She had been employed as a nurse’s aide and also had worked at the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville.

She was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville and was devoted to her Lord.

She spent the last nine years of her life at Marion Manor and considered it a wonderful place to live. She was always grateful for the care she received there

After marrying Stanley Dallen on Nov. 29, 1963, they resided many years in Arizona and she loved telling stories about their life there.

After returning to Curwensville, Stanley died on July 2, 2001.   She was also preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Michael Larson.

Surviving are a sister and two brothers, Gloria Hixon and her husband, Bill, Lyle Larson and his wife, Patricia and Joseph Zemba and his wife, Doris, all of Curwensville, and two nephews, Brian and Jake Zemba.

At the request of Mrs. Dallen, there will be no public visitation. A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

June E. Zawislak, 87, of DuBois died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Nelson’s Golden Years.

Born June 22, 1929 in Rathmel, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Edna (McFadden) Haggerty.

On June 9, 1947, she married Leo S. “Zuber” Zawislak.  He preceded her in death on April 21, 2016.

Mrs. Zawislak was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy M. Bowser and her husband, Joe of DuBois; a son, Joseph Zawislak of DuBois; three grandchildren, Steven and Kevin Bowser and Krista Frable; and eight great-grandchildren, Caiden and Dylan Bowling, Rowen Frable, Sarah, Benjamin and Rebekah Bowser and Zackary Berends-Bowser and Cole Bowser.

She is also survived by a brother, Gene Haggerty and his wife, Peg of Lancaster.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Haggerty and Warren McCullough and two sisters, Madeline Mitchell and Betty Roush.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Dick Whitaker and Pastor Bob Cappel co-officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Tammy Lynn (Neeper) Sipe (Provided photo)

Tammy Lynn (Neeper) Sipe, 43, of Hyde died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

She was born Feb. 16, 1973 in Clearfield, the daughter of Truman L. “Mike” Neeper of Clearfield and Marie A. (Haversack) Luzier and her husband, Brian of Clearfield.

She was employed at numerous places in Clearfield, including Super 8 Motel, Paris Cleaners, Fat Belly Deli, R Bar and most recently Kurtz Bros.

She was affiliated with the Living Hope Apostolic Church. She was a member of the former Hyde Fire Company Auxiliary.

She is survived by her parents; two children, Tyler L. Sipe and his fiancée, Jackie Gregoire and Allison Mae Sipe and her fiancé, James Demi; and a grandson, Emmitt Scott Sipe.

She is survived by a sister, Heather Marie Hoover and her husband, Jeff, a niece, Kesia Mae Knepp and her fiancé, Matthew Hummel and a long-time family friend, Merrill Shirey, all of Hyde; her former husband, Marvin Sipe of Clearfield; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Truman “Neep” and Violet “Topsy” (Lanich) Neeper; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Lottie (Rader) Haversack; her PAP, Nevin Bloom; and step-father, Jerry Linsenbigler.

Above all else, she loved her children, her sister and her parents.

Throughout her life, she was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Penn State football teams and NASCAR racing. Rusty Wallace and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were her favorite drivers. She enjoyed going to the local dirt and asphalt tracks.

She was a redneck country girl at heart often expressing, can I get a “Hell Yeah” or “That’s Right.” She loved “Muddin’” on four-wheelers, riding motorcycles and just sitting around a fire with friends long into the night.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Thomas Holt officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the hour of services at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions to her children: Tyler and Allison Sipe, and to be made to Marie Luzier, 510 Martin St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Joseph Michael Kolivosky (Provided photo)

Joseph Michael Kolivosky, 80, of Grassflat died Aug. 7, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Born March 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary Humenay Kolivosky.

Surviving are two sisters, Anna Rudella of Winburne and Mary Bucha of Pittsburgh. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and many friends.

Mr. Kolivosky was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Grassflat, and the Jednota Lodge.

He was a 1954 graduate of the former Cooper Township High School. He attended and graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh.

He entered the U.S. Air Force in July of 1957 and was cited as part of Hunter’s Graphic Presentation Section for designing and drawing up diplomas for the NCO Preparatory School.

A public memorial service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church with Father David A. Perry as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

Family suggest memorial contributions be made to, Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836.

Johnson Funeral Service, Grassflat, is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Donald E. Peters (Provided photo)

Donald E. Peters, 46, of Mineral Springs died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at his home.

Born March 9, 1970 in Clearfield, he was the son of James B. Peters Sr. and Linda M. (Bowman) Peters of Mineral Springs.  He was married to Suzette M. (Mosley) Peters of Clearfield.

He worked for the Laborers’ International Union, Local No. 910.  He received his GED and was a member of the Fraternal Order Eagles No. 812 in Clearfield.  He enjoyed fishing, four-wheeler riding, softball, hunting and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob M. Peters; maternal grandparents, Donald L. and Ruth I. Bowman; parental grandparents, Edward S. and Verna L. Peters and a nephew, Ryan John Ogden.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by a daughter, Taylor E. Peters of Clearfield and whom he loved very much; a son, Tyler E. Peters of Clearfield and whom he loved very much; a grandson, Kayden M. Peters of Clearfield and whom he loved very much; a sister, Lisa A. Conrad and her husband, Jeff of Clearfield; and a brother, James B. Peters Jr. of Emlenton, Pa.

He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Daniel L. Ogden; a niece, Jacquelynn Peters; four nephews, Tanner and Travis Ogden and Shane and Zachary Peters; three great-nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 9 p.m. Friday at the Calvary Church of God in Mineral Springs, with the Rev. Stan Wisor officiating.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. Friday until funeral time at the church.

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneral.com.