Obituary Notice: Marian A. Lewis (Provided photo)

Marian A. Lewis, 88, of Hyde died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Regional Hospital.

Born Jan. 6, 1928 in LaJose, she was the daughter of James C. and Henrietta (Bouch) Hutton.

Mrs. Lewis was a homemaker and a member of the Parsonville Assembly of God.

On Oct. 8, 1945 in Clearfield, she wed David W. “Bud” Lewis, who survives along with six children, Carolyn L. Lender and her husband, Darold of Osceola Mills, Kerry W. Lewis and his wife, Christine, Janet L. Osborn and her husband, Mark, Patricia J. Prisk and her husband, Kenneth and Betsy L. Kester and her husband, Ralph, all of Curwensville, and David L. Lewis and his wife, Joanne of West Decatur.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a sister, Pansy Termin of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Kevin Osborn; five brothers, Joseph, Delmont, Eugene, Floyd and Carlton Hutton; a sister, Eleanor George; and a daughter-in-law, Helen (Hamilton) Lewis.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastors Ernest Simmers and George W. Solley co-officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and again from 10 a.m. Friday until services at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16833 of the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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: Deborah Marie (Raymond) Marks (Provided photo)

Deborah Marie (Raymond) Marks, 60, of Scottsdale Ariz., died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at her home.

She was born Aug. 6, 1956 in Philipsburg Pa. She was the daughter of Francis and Catherine Raymond, who survive in Lanse.

She was married in Clearfield, Pa., to Tom Marks, who survives in Scottsdale, Ariz.

She is survived by two children, a daughter, Ashley (Kyle) of Phoenix, Ariz., and a son, Donald of Portland, Ore.

Also surviving are three sisters, Chris (Bob) Bell, Sandy Plubell, and Annette (Andy) Estright, all from Frenchville, Pa., and two brothers, Francis (Mary Anne) Raymond of Snow Shoe, Pa., and Jim (Lisa) Raymond of North East Md., as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Peter and Margaret Alexander; her paternal grandparents, Rodney and Lucy Raymond and a brother-in-law, Mike Plubell.

She was also ‘mommy’ to many adopted/rescued furry and feathered friends.

She graduated in 1974 from West Branch Area high school in Allport, Pa., with high honors, and where she was well-liked and had remained friends with many of her classmates.

She also graduated from the University of Pittsburgh as a dental hygienist. She was a hygienist for Dr. Daniel Dugan in Clearfield, Pa. She continued her work as a hygienist in Canandaigua, NY and in Scottsdale, Ariz.

She always had a smile for everyone. She touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to ‘Make A Wish’ in care of Jacksons, P.O. Box 172,, Winburne, PA 16879.

Dawsin Allen Deluccia, infant son of Amber Dawn Marie Rauch and Patrick Allen Deluccia, died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Surviving are his parents of Curwensville and three step-brothers, Lynn Smith Jr., Dakota Leroy Rauch and Thomas Joseph Rauch, all of Curwensville.

Surviving are his maternal grandparents, Lisa and Joseph Rauch of Clearfield; his paternal grandparents, Carol and Robert Deluccia of Curwensville; his maternal aunt and uncle, Franchesca Rauch and Joseph Rauch Jr., both of Clearfield; and his paternal aunts and uncles, Holly and Robert Holt and Colleen and Eugene Deluccia, both of Curwensville.

There will be no public visitation and funeral services for Dawsin will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Todd T. Hogue officiating.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc., 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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.

Joseph Lawrence Polites, 81, of Stephens City, Va., and formerly of Grampian, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at the Winchester Medical Center.

Born April 26, 1935 in Penn Township, Clearfield County, he was the son of Anthony C. and Helen (Sass) Polites.

Mr. Polites was a career U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during both the Korea and Vietnam Wars.  After his Air Force career, he was employed by the Pentagon in the Intelligence Division.

In his younger years, he was a member of the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, where he had been an altar server.

After settling in Stephens City, he attended the St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Winchester and was a graduate of Curwensville Area High School.

On July 8, 1961 in Paris, France, he wed the former Annie L. Smallwood, who survives, along with a daughter, Michele Marie Anderson and her husband, Russell Gene of Shenandoah Farms, Va.

He is also survived by a step-granddaughter, Lisa; two sisters, Mary Ann Brock and her husband, Joseph of Curwensville and Ramona Teklinski of Grampian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Shirley Polites, Dorothy Johnston and Phyllis Leasgang; and three brothers, William, Anthony Jr. and James Polites.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church, Grampian, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery Grampian.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Curwensville.

The rosary will be recited by members of St. Theresa’s Guild of St. Bonaventure’s at 4:45 p.m. and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 6:15 p.m. Monday, both at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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: Joseph F. Spinelli (Provided photo)

Joseph Fred Spinelli, 93, of Curwensville died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 27, 1922, he was the son of Joseph and Theresa (Baldisarra) Spinelli.

Mr. Spinelli had first worked for Stratten Automotive in Clearfield. He then was a salesman for Bear Alignment Equipment, and he was retired as the owner and operator of Spinelli Mobile Service Station in Clearfield after 15 years of service.

He loved to fish, play golf and perform tricks for his grandkids and great-grandkids.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who has served at and during the Battle of the Bulge and the European Theater.  He was a graduate of Curwensville High School and also a 1948 graduate of the General Motors Institute in Flint, Mich.

He was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville, where he had served as an usher and member of the men’s organization.

On July 12, 1947 at St. Timothy Church, he wed the former Flora M. Maloni, who survives, along with three sons, Ronald J. Spinelli and his wife, Ellen of Boalsburg, Lawrence P. Spinelli of Hawaii and Joseph F. Spinelli III of State College.

Also surviving are two grandchildren, Jason Spinelli and his wife, Aimee of Colorado and Dana Spinelli of State College as well as two great-grandchildren, Cecelia Shannon Spinelli and Franco Spinelli.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Vincent Violanti, Congie Spinelli and William Spinelli and three sisters, Assunta Cologgi, Josephine Cologgi and Rose Marrara.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St.  Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church, Curwensville, with Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Curwensville. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.

The Rosary will be recited by members of St. Timothy Altar and Rosary Society at 1:45 p.m. and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, both at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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.

Thomas Raymond Sankey, 93, of Lanse went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born March 30, 1923 in Warriors Mark, he was the son of the late Raymond Thomas and Julia Dukes Voyzey Sankey of Osceola Mills.

On Nov. 4, 1989 at the Lanse Evangelical Free Church, he married Betty Chilcote Sankey. She survives in Lanse.

Surviving are children, Gloria Sankey Gilles and her husband, John, Marilyn “Dody” Lannen and her husband, John and Paul Kerry Sankey and his wife, Linda, all of Lanse.

His surviving step-children are Debra Michaels and her husband, Rodger, Paula Shimmel and Benjamin Chilcote and his wife, Linda, all of Morrisdale, and Cynthia Green of Woodland and a foster son, Eugene Green of Clearfield.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and 17 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Copenhaver of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Elmira Dunlap Sankey; two sisters, Norma Shaw and Grace Garvey; and one brother, George Sankey.

Mr. Sankey attended the Lanse Evangelical Free Church, Lanse. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Army Air Corps.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lanse Evangelical Free Church, Lanse, with Pastor Matt Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Messiah Baptist Cemetery, Lanse.

Military honors will be accorded at the church by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Lanse Evangelical Free Church, Box 114, Lanse, PA 16849.

William Paul Craig, 71, of Reynoldsville died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 in Pine Township, Clearfield County, as a result of injuries sustained from motorcycle accident.

Bon March 15, 1945 in DuBois, he was the son of Paul A. Craig and Pauline (Barchony) Clarke.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives and lives in DuBois.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during Vietnam. He worked for Royer’s 219 Auto Sales.  He enjoyed hunting, traveling and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by three sons, William P. Craig of Birmingham, Ala., Matthew J. Craig and his wife, Julia of Rockton and Paul A. Craig of Dallas, Texas; a grandson, Chase Craig; a granddaughter, Brianna Cooper; and two sisters, Nancy Geist and Shirley Good, both of DuBois.

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

The DuBois Area Honor Guard will conduct military honors from the funeral home at 4 p.m. Monday.

The family requests that if you would like to share any pictures that you have of Mr. Craig with them, please send them directly to his son at Billcraig@gmail.com.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests that memorials be placed with The Boot Campaign Inc., 5755 Eagles Nest Blvd., Suite 2, Tyler, TX 75703 or go to www.bootcampaign.org to make a donation. The Boot Campaign is a mission to promote patriotism for America and our military community.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Harold Donald “Don” Whipple (Provided photo)

Harold Donald “Don” Whipple, 33, of Williamsport died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, as a result of injuries suffered in a traffic accident on Aug. 3, 2016.

Born July 13, 1983, he was the son of H. Dennis and Sharon Whipple of Morrisdale.

Mr. Whipple was a 2001 graduate of West Branch High School and a 2006 graduate of Mansfield University with a Bachelor’s degree in geography and environmental sciences.

He was employed by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Montoursville, Pa., as a bridge structural draftsman designer.

On May 21, 2008, he wed Julia Ann Sabol, his high school sweetheart, and they had a fun and beautiful marriage.

Mr. Whipple was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and kayaking. He was a co-owner of Blanchard Spring Hunting Camp, Frenchville, Pa.

He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8701, Morrisdale, Pa.; Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Clearfield Council; Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge 1173, Philipsburg, Pa.; and very dear to his heart – the Loyal Order Of Nuts and Squirrels [LOONS], Williamsport, Pa.

He is survived by his parents and great-aunt Anne Kelemen of Morrisdale, Pa.; paternal grandmother, Margaret Whipple of State College, Pa.; sister, Jennifer Winkler and her husband, Anthony of Tappahannock, Va.; maternal (step) grandmother, Margaret Say of Austin, Pa.; maternal aunts, Diana [Mark] Micklos of Knox, Pa., and Cynthia Say of Clarion, Pa..; in-laws, Mark and Vicki Sabol, Gina and Nathan Jones; and god-children, Hutch and Hattie Jones.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Harold ‘Whip’ Whipple; maternal grandparents, Marie Say, and Donald Say; and brother-in-law, Matthew Sabol.

Private family funeral service will be held at the discretion of the family at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Hawk Run, Pa., with Father William Rupp celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery in Hawk Run, Pa.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 56 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858, where Father Robert J. Horgas will conduct a vigil service.  St. John Paul Fourth Degree, Clearfield, will be participating during visitation from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mr. Whipple’s name to:  St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2, Hawk Run, PA 16840 or to the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 22 St. Agnes Dr., Morrisdale, PA 16858 or to Matthew Mark Sabol II Scholarship Fund, CNB, Philipsburg, PA. 16866.

By proclamation of Gov. Thomas Wolf, flags at commonwealth facilities statewide, are currently flying at half-staff through Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, out of respect for the loss in the line of duty of this government employee.

Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty I. McGonigal, 94, of RD Tyrone and formerly of Philipsburg, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at Olivia Village, P.C.H., RD Tyrone, Pa.

She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in (Point Lookout), Philipsburg, Pa., a daughter of the late William Sanderson and Isabel (Blake) Wilson.

She was a member of the First Church of Christ, RD Philipsburg. She was a 1939 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.

She was married May 8, 1940 in South Philipsburg to Clyde W. McGonigal, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1997.

She had been employed as a sales associate with the former W. T. Grant Store, Philipsburg, for more than 40 years until her retirement. She had also served on the former South Philipsburg Borough Board of Elections.

She was also an active volunteer during her life in Philipsburg. She had served as a volunteer with a number of organizations, including the Philipsburg Towers and RSVP of Centre County, and she had served as a cafeteria aide for 20 years in the former Philipsburg State General Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five sisters, Doris Salzman, Wilmina Ropchock, Evelyn Sharpless, Eleanor DeSanctis and Alice Joan Blazosky; and two brothers, James Edward Wilson and Roy D. Wilson.

She is survived by one sister, Jean W. Zaccardo of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Ryan D. Parish officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA  16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Isabelle Savage Gordon (Provided photo)

Isabelle Savage Gordon, life-long resident of Clearfield, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Clearfield.

She was born March 14, 1916, the daughter of Dr. John Weaver Gordon and Helen Della Savage Gordon. She was descended from many of the early settlers of the county.

She lived at 10 N. Front St., for most of her life until moving to the Knickerbocker Villa three years ago.  This past March, she celebrated her 100^th birthday surrounded by her family and friends.

She was a life-long member of The Presbyterian Church of Clearfield. She taught Sunday school for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Cyrus Gordon and her sister, Mary Helen Gordon Krebs.

She is survived by her three nieces, Helen Isabelle Krebs Barnes and her husband, Chester, Madge Krebs Drake and her husband, Bob and Rebecca Krebs Bast and her husband, Steve and several grand-nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Jimmy Hopper and Mr. Richard Barkley officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Presbyterian Church, Clearfield, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield, or Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Olive P. McKee (Provided photo)

Olive Pearl McKee, 95, a resident of Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville and formerly of Marion Manor of Curwensville and of Curwensville, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at Ridgeview.

Born Dec. 1, 1920 in Knox Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of John and Mae (Witherow) Snyder.  Mrs. McKee was a homemaker and had also worked at the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville.

She was a member of the Curwensville First Baptist Church. She was also a former member of the Curwensville VFW Auxiliary and Clearfield County Home Extension.

She loved to paint, volunteer and work in her garden, and she stayed active with bowling, fishing and enjoyed watching basketball.  The world was a better place for having had “Ollie” McKee for 95 years.

On Dec. 27, 1941 in Clearfield, she wed Eldon E. “Fibber” McKee, who preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1993.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Bonnie McKee; a granddaughter, Holly (McKee) Queen; five sisters, Ruth, Mabel, Amanda, Marie and Elva; and four brothers, Pearcy, James, Merl and Paul.  She was the last member of her generation.

Surviving are five children, Shannon McKee and his wife, Karen of Clearfield, John McKee and his wife, Shirley of Olanta, Sandy Evans and her husband, Thomas of Ossining, NY, Vivian Searcy and her husband, Durham of Interlachen, Fla., and Judy Johnson and her husband, John of Chesterton, Ind.  Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. McKee will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Daniel Osterhout officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville First Baptist Church, 1227 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833 or 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: Veronica Ann Kalke (Provided photo)

Veronica Ann Kalke, 80, of Maryville, Tenn., died Friday, Aug., 12, 2016 at Asbury Place Maryville, Tenn.

Born March 9, 1936 in Ramey, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Remeselnik) Miterko.

She married Joseph F. Kalke on Nov., 6, 1976 in Ramey. He survives at home.

Mrs. Kalke was a member of the St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church in Houtzdale.

She had worked for McTague Manufacturing in Philipsburg. She was a graduate of the former Madera High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Socolick and two brothers, James and Michael Miterko.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Rose Olsen of San Francisco, Calif., and two brothers, Leonard Miterko and his wife, Jean of Streetsboro, Ohio and Richard Miterko and his wife, Barbara of Broadview Heights, Ohio.

The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church in Houtzdale, with Father Scott J. Lill as celebrant.  Burial will be at the St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Cemetery in Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

A Vigil for the deceased will be held by Father Lill at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Walter G. “JR” Cowfer Jr. (Provided photo)

Walter G. “JR” Cowfer Jr., 46, of Osceola Mills died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 in Decatur Township.

Born June 22, 1970 in Clearfield, he was the son of Walter G. Cowfer Sr. and Nancy (Rowles) Cowfer of Osceola Mills.

He married Lori M. (Fisher) Cowfer on June 3, 2000 in Sandy Ridge. She survives at home.

Mr. Cowfer was of the Christian faith.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm, a heavy equipment operator for Junior Coal Company in Philipsburg and a 1989 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by four children, Samantha M. Gunter, Morgan E. Cowfer and Alex T. Cowfer, who live at home, and Amanda M. Wisor, who lives in State College.  He is also survived by a sister, Missy Cowfer of Osceola Mills.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Heath Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Randy Hughes officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. Tuesday until funeral time at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded at the Umbria Cemetery by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

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

Robert J. Folmar, 84, of Kylertown went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona.

Born March 22, 1932 in Grassflat, he was the son of the late Albert and Velma (Lucas) Folmar.

He wed Helen (Hessog) Folmar, who survives in Kylertown. They were married for 61 years and lived all of those years in the home they built together.

Mr. Folmar was a life-long member of the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and he served in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his sons, David Folmar of Conway, Pa., and William Folmar and his wife, Cindy of Marietta, Pa., three grandchildren, Amanda Miller and her husband, Russell of Mechanicsville, Va., Jason Folmar and his wife, Katie of Pittsburgh and Robert Folmar of Marietta, Pa., and two great-grandchildren, RJ and William Miller.

Also surviving are a brother, Milton Folmar and his wife, Thelma of Philipsburg and three sisters, Ruth Ann Hubler and her husband, Roy of Drifting, Mildred Moriarity and her husband, Dewey of Winburne and Carol Nadzom and her husband, Edward of State College.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul B. Folmar and a daughter-in-law, Anna Maria Folmar.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting, with Father David A. Perry Jr as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 and or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Chicago, IL, 60693 and or St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836.

Obituary Notice: Georgia Ann Bolton (Provided photo)

Georgia Ann Bolton, 71, of Clearfield died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born March 25, 1945 in Hyde, the daughter of George and Sara (Schrot) Vokes.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Gary Bolton; three children and their spouses, William and Jolene Bolton, Betsy and Richard Wright and John and Christine Bolton; and 11 grandchildren, Rachel, Tyler, Torrie, Lauren, Amanda, Brandon, Olivia, Lilly, James, Travis and Nicholas.

She is also survived by a brother, two sisters, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law and three aunts, all of whom are residing in Clearfield. She is loved and greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. Henry Krebs as celebrant. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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

Barbara J. McCorkle,   89, of Clearfield died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Oct. 7, 1926, a daughter of the late Robert Ray Sr. and Myrtle (Hooven) Ray.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theron B. McCorkle.

At the request of Mrs. McCorkle, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Obituary Notice: Wilma Margaret Bloom (Provided photo)

Wilma Margaret Bloom, 97, of Clearfield died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born July 4, 1919 in South Fork, a daughter of the late Howard and Kathryn (Rodabush) Myers.

Mrs. Bloom was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her family.  She will be missed for her love of baking, cooking and canning.

She attended Mount Joy United Methodist Church. Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she will be remembered for her decorations and love of the season.

She is survived by three sons, Robert D. Bloom and his wife, Linea F. and James L. Bloom and his wife, Carolyn J., all of Clearfield, and Gerald D. Bloom and his wife, Kathy L. of Curwensville; eight grandchildren, Melissa Sell, Kim Snyder, Robert Bloom Jr., Cristen McCracken, Jason D. Bloom, Marcy Milhomme, Andrew Bloom and Susan Lansberry; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anson H. Bloom, on May 1, 1972.  She was also preceded in death a son, Anson W. ‘Tom’ Bloom; an infant son, Ronald Bloom; three brothers, Dean, James and Foster Myers; and three sisters, Goldie Fletcher, Bernice Cannonie and twin sister Carrie Carns.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mount Joy United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 409, Clearfield or the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Donald Edward “Sam” Matthews Jr., 55, of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Jan. 25, 1961 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Donald E. Matthews Sr. and Shirley A. (Sipe) Matthews.

He married Sally (Kephart) Matthews on Sept. 20, 2010 in Osceola Mills. She survives at home.

Mr. Matthews was of the Christian faith.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserve, was a truck driver and received his GED.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one sister, Valerie Corrigan and her husband, Richard of Osceola Mills.

A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills. There is no visitation.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Joanna L. Sturniolo (Provided photo)

Joanna L. Sturniolo, 88, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at her residence in the Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield.

The cause of death was acute kidney failure, following over eight years during which she required dialysis.

Miss Sturniolo, known by all as “Aunt Joanna,” was born April 24, 1928 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late John and Antonia (Elia) Sturniolo.

Her birthmother died when she was very young, and she was reared by her father’s second wife, Carmella T. (Casella) Sturniolo, with whom she lived for most of her life.

She was a 1946 graduate of Clearfield High School, worked her entire adult life and retired in 1991 after 22 years of service as an accounting assistant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, where she was also a member of the Rosary and Altar Society.

She volunteered at the church in several capacities, including monitoring donations and as Eucharistic Minister at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.  She also volunteered for 40 years at the Cottage Gift Shop at the Clearfield Hospital.

“Aunt Joanna” had strong and life-long friendships with many in Clearfield, and she became the matron of the Sturniolo family after the death of Carmella Sturniolo.

She was particularly loved by her many nieces and nephews, all of whom appreciated her unflinching and nonjudgmental dedication to them.  All will miss her greatly.

She is survived by three brothers and their spouses, Frank M. Sturniolo and his wife, Marie and Vincent M. Sturniolo and his wife, Nanette, all of Clearfield, and Emery J. Sturniolo and his wife, Geena of Washington Grove, Md.

She is also survived by three sisters and their spouses, Rose Catalano and her husband, Roy of Curwensville, Sara Campolong and her husband, John of McBee, SC and Josie Rattien and her husband, Steve of Washington, D.C.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Mitchell.  She also has many nieces and nephews living all across the country.

A Mass for a Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Monsignor Krebs as celebrant.  Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, on Friday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. with Rosary to be said at 5:45 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, or to the Williams Syndrome Association, 570 Kirts Blvd., Suite 223, Troy, MI 48084-4156.

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

Leatrice “Peaches” Hunt of Houtzdale died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Nov. 28, 1928 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Rena (Haag) Cupler.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale, and attended the First Presbyterian Church, Houtzdale.

She enjoyed baking and was famous for her raisin-filled cookies and cream pies.

She was employed by Sylvania for 25 years and retired from Short Way in Clearfield.

She was a member and past president of the former Houtzdale Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Houtzdale Senior Center Food Bank for 10 years.

On Feb. 27, 1949 Winchester, Va., she married George M. Hunt, who preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2014.

Surviving are a son, George L. Hunt and his wife, Mary of Owings Mills, Md.; a daughter, Marsha Srock of Smokerun; three grandchildren, Regina Hunt of South Caroline, Christina Ripps and her husband, Jeff of Maryland and Janelle Hollenbaugh and her husband, Todd of DuBois; a great-granddaughter, Jolie Ripps, and a sister, Janet Luzier of Yacca Valley, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson, Ryan Foreman, a brother, Clair Cupler, two sisters Esther Carns and June Kavelak and an infant brother, Blair

At her request, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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