Obituary Notice: Paul L. Salvatore (Provided photo)

Paul L. Salvatore, 97, formerly of Clearfield, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Julia Manor, Hagerstown, where he had been a resident since July of 2015.

He was born Nov. 24, 1918, a son of the late Benedict and Arada (Lanager) Salvatore.

At a young age, he was employed at Robinson Clay Product Co. He retired as a foreman from the United Electric Cooperative (Unilec) after 40 years of service.

Mr. Salvatore was a past member of the Clearfield Borough Council; a life member of the Elk Hose Company, Clearfield; past president of the Clearfield Fire Department; past commander of Clearfield John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 of the American Legion; past commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 65; and a former member of the Clearfield Fair and Park Board.

He was also a member of the Clearfield Lions Club and a past president.  He served as zone chairman of District 14J and as past district governor of the Lions Club. Mr. Salvatore received both the International President’s Award and the Lions International Melvin Jones Award.

He was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

He was an Army veteran of World War II who served with the 190th Field Artillery, the Military Police at Camp Sutton, NC and with the 1654th Engineers, Allied Supreme Headquarters, in France.

Mr. Salvatore enjoyed gardening and deer hunting all his life until about 89 years old when he even had a successful hunt, as well as fishing during his visits to Alaska. He was a Penn State football and Pittsburgh Pirates fan for decades.

He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Salvatore and her husband, Noel Absher of Girdwood, Alaska, Paula Rosen and her husband, Marc of Millers, Md., and Debra Sayler and husband, Bradley of Hagerstown, Md.; four grandchildren, Jeremy Applegate, Benjamin Applegate and his wife, Ginger, Kristin Cornell and her husband, Christopher and Erica Sayler; two great-grandchildren, Shasa Applegate and Ethan Bubien; a brother, Richard Salvatore of Lewistown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Fetcenko) Salvatore, on June 29, 2015 and to whom he was wed Nov. 8, 1947 in Philipsburg.  He was also preceded in death by four brothers, John, George, James and Harry Salvatore and two sisters, Sylvia Salvatore and Thelma Clark.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family is indebted to the compassionate and professional care and friendship of the Julia Manor staff and the compassionate care by Hospice of Washington County, Md.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Washington County Inc., 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742 or to the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey St., Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Shirley A. Rudy (Provided photo)

Shirley A. Rudy, 81, of Sandy Ridge died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at her home.

Born Sept. 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Matilda (Mills) Stevens. 

She married William H. Rudy on Jan. 30, 1954 in Clearfield. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 2011.

Mrs. Rudy was of the Christian faith and she was a retired caregiver.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin J. Rudy and a great-granddaughter, Arianna Grace Scoggins.

She is survived by two daughters, Patti Souders and her husband, Timothy and Kimberly Wolf and her husband, Michael, all of Sandy Ridge, and two sons, Arthur W. Rudy and his wife, Bonnie of Sandy Ridge and John S. Rudy and his wife, Theresa of Tyrone. 

She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Debbie Rudy of Osceola Mills, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. D.Z. Lewis officiating.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the funeral home.

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

Cecilia Eperjessy Dutra, 100, of Grampian died late Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois after a brief illness.

Born Feb. 5, 1916 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Gyurisin) Eperjessy. 

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, where she was a long-term Sacristan, coordinator of religious education, a member of St. Theresa Guild and the church choir.

She was a den mother for the Boy Scouts of America, a long-term caregiver to many family and friends and a member of the Grampian Community Choir.  She also had a tremendous talent and love for art for which she was recognized on multiple occasions.

She wed James Allison Dutra on Feb. 18, 1941 and by whom she was preceded in death in 1963. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard and Dyke Dutra; a brother, Dr. Ernest Eperjessy; and two child siblings, Ibolya and Stephen Eperjessy.

Surviving are a son, Joel Dutra and his wife, Rebecca “Becky” of Grampian and five grandchildren in whom she was very proud, Dr. Diana Dutra Peters and her husband, Andrew of Rockton, Christina Dutra Cummings and her husband, Adam of Curwensville and Heather Dutra Mendoza, Jacob Dutra and Richard Dutra, all of Tennessee.

Also surviving are a sister, Charlotte Varner, age 106, of DuBois; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Dutra of Baxter, Tenne.; and a nephew, Robert Eperjessy of San Jose, Calif.

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

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville. 

A Rosary will be recited by members of St. Theresa Guild at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church, 461 Main St., P.O. Box F, Grampian, PA 16838.       

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: Kenneth J. Britton (Provided photo)

Kenneth John Britton, 56, of Ginter died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the home of his daughter Roseanna Fye in Curwensville after a lengthy illness.

Born April 6, 1960 in Clearfield, he was the son of Kenneth F. and Ethel (Seaburn) Britton. 

Mr. Britton had first been employed in the shipping department of the former Target/Bayer Clothing Group clothing manufacturer. He was most recently the shipping supervisor for Navco (Navasky Clothing) in Philipsburg.

He was United Methodist by faith. He was a member of the Ramey Volunteer Fire Co., a social member of the Curwensville Rescue Hose & Ladder Company and a former member of the Janesville VFW.

On Aug. 26, 1978, he wed the former Angela Supenia, who preceded him in death Oct. 4, 2006. 

He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doris Britton. He was the last member of his generation.

Surviving are two children Kenneth Michael Britton of Ginter and Roseanna Marie Bernice Fye and her husband, Shawn of Curwensville; four grandchildren, Noah Michael Britton and Cooper Thomas Britton of Clearfield and Kamden Michael Fye and Chase Russell Fye of Curwensville; an aunt and uncle, Carl Sr. and Thelma Heaton of Curwensville; and an aunt, Connie Seaburn of Hyde; as well as numerous cousins.

Funeral services for Kenneth Britton will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with Elder Monique Jones officiating.  Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery Ansonville.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville Days Car Show Committee, c/o 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the Rescue Hose & Ladder Co., 408-410 Filbert 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.

Obituary Notice: Theresa M. Martha (Provided photo)

Theresa M. Martha, 86, of Philipsburg died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Windy Hill Village PSL, Philipsburg.

Born Aug. 8, 1930 in Throop, Pa., she was the daughter of Andrew George “James” and Charlotte (Brucher) Solava.

She was a 1948 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. She had worked at the former McCrory’s 5 & 10 and Charles Navasky Clothing Co.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg, and on the trustee committee and the Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary.

On Aug. 15, 1950 in Winchester, Va., she married John J. Martha, who died Jan. 21, 1985.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Jane Johnson and her husband, Jeffrey of California; a daughter-in-law, Lillian Martha of Texas; five grandchildren, Darcy, Jennifer, Joshua, Marcus and Michael; a great-grandchild; and two sisters, Irene Butler of Florida and Jean Frazer of Texas.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John L. Martha; two brothers, Lawrence Solava and James Solava; and two sisters, Clara Marin and Frances Botwright.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Kathleen Kelly Hopper officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 509 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Julia R. Shaffer (Provided photo)

Julia L. Shaffer, 82, of Clearfield died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Marcella, after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 4, 1933 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Lewis Seaburn and Bertha (Reitmyer) Seaburn Vesolosky. 

Mrs. Shaffer was a homemaker and United Methodist by faith. She was a former member of the Curwensville VFW Post 842 Ladies Auxiliary.

On Aug. 15, 1949 in Maryland, she wed Lester John Shaffer, who survives, along with three children, Stanley L. Shaffer and his wife, Connie of Alabama, Marcella J. Cramer and her husband, Logan of Clearfield and Richard A. Shaffer and his wife, Amy of Apollo and 10 grandchildren, Lester “Buddy” Shaffer, Jessica Ward, Brandi Ward, Andrew Shaffer, Michelle Wilson, Jennifer Campolong, Lori Murphy, Mia Shaffer and Dutch Shaffer.

Also surviving are numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; two sisters, Barbara Seaburn of Lynchburg, Va., and Jane Hoover and her husband, Richard of Curwensville; and a brother, Lewis Seaburn of Colorado Springs, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Charles “Charlie” Seaburn; a son, David Shaffer; two sisters, Geraldine Condon and Anne Briskar; four brothers, Thomas, Fred, Donald and Richard Seaburn; a great-granddaughter, Haley Rumsky; and a great-grandson, Andrew Archer.

Memorial services for Mrs. Shaffer will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 19 River St., 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.

Doris Jean Lindsey, 81, of Mebane, NC died Nov. 13, 2016 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

She was born March 10, 1935 in Lyleville, Pa., a daughter of the late Carl and Edna Miles.

Mrs. Lindsey was a beloved pastor’s wife and homemaker who had been married to her husband, Kieth, for 61 years. 

While serving as a pastor’s wife, she was also Alliance Women’s president, children’s church director for 40 years, and a Sunday school teacher.

She is survived by her husband, Kieth Lindsey of Mebane, NC; two daughters, Linda Jean Karlinsey (Dan) of Strongstown, Pa., and Deloris Ann Poser, (Dale) of Mebane, NC; a son, Larry Keith Lindsey (Helen Krupa) of Frederick, Md.; and three sisters, Iona Sklar of Chesapeake, Va., Emily Hacker of Belview, Mich., and Carol Rydbom of Coalport.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lora (Brad) Batchelor, Lisa Karlinsey, John (Danielle) Karlinsey, Joe (Sharee) Karlinsey, Amber (Matt) McKinney, Ryan Poser, Keith (Nicole) Lindsey and Hunter Lindsey and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Skyler, McKinley, Anita and Lily.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Chester Daugherty; a sister, Lucille Sheposh; and a brother, Robert Carl Miles.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Geno Bartoletti officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery Rural LaJose.

Obituary Notice: M. Dean Winters (Provided photo)

M. Dean Winters, 80, of Philipsburg died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Manor Care in Lebanon, Pa.

Born July 17, 1936 in New Castle, R.D. Osceola Mills, he was the son of the late Ward H. and Elverta B. (Yarger) Winters. 

He married Mona A. (McGarry) Winters on July 18, 1959 at the First Church of Christ in Philipsburg. She preceded him in death Dec. 25, 2009.

Mr. Winters was a member of the First Church of Christ in Philipsburg.

He was a retired truck driver for Roger Kephart Trucking, Houtzdale. He had served in the U.S. Army and graduated from the former Philipsburg High School. He was also a member of the Osceola Lodge No. 515, F.&A.M.

He is survived by one daughter, Cindy Eby and her husband, Doug of Lebanon, Pa.; one son, Christopher D. Winters and his wife, Courtney of Manheim, Pa.; two brothers, Kenneth W. Winters and his wife, Kay of Hughesville, Pa., and Harlan L. Winters and his wife, Judy of New Castle, R.D. Osceola Mills; and four grandchildren, Hunter Winters, Drew Eby, Tyler Eby and Ryleigh Winters.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Ryan Parish officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 p.m. Saturday until funeral time at the funeral home.

Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Jean (Bergh) Camberg (Provide photo)

Jean (Bergh) Camberg, 67, of Brisbin died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at her home under the care of hospice.

Born Sept. 7, 1949 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Flora (Scrano) Bergh.

A compassionate and caring person, she dedicated her life to helping others. Throughout her 40-plus years in social work, she touched countless lives.

The final years of her career were spent as a licensed clinical social worker and registered play therapist in private practice in Clearfield.

She was also a beloved professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Altoona.

She was a member of various organizations and boards.  She was a member of the St. Barbara PNCC, and she served as organist for more than 20 years.  She loved animals, scrapbooking, crafting, music and her family.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harold “Howie” Camberg, to whom she was married Oct. 9, 1971; her daughter, Laura Pushcar and her husband, Mark of Pittsburgh; and a grandson, Pierce Pushcar.

She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Dave Camberg and his wife Kathy; three nieces, Theresa (Andy) Mast, Carol (Brian) Mynatt and Dana (Matt) Bellela; a great-niece, Ava; and numerous cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunts and uncles.

The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Prayers of transfer will be said at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant. Burial will follow in Brisbin I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Houtzdale.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara’s PNCC, 76 Emery Ave., Houtzdale, PA 16651, and the Hintz Family Alumni Center, University Park, PA 16802.

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

Carolyn (Green) Ball, 37, of Berwinsdale died Nov. 16, 2016 at her residence. Born Sept. 15, 1979 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Lee Green and Betty (Queen) Green.

She was a graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School and Clearfield County Career & Technology Center.

She was a member of the Irvona Presbyterian Church where she was a deaconess. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse at Geisinger Scenery Park.

She was involved with the Mo-Valley Grid Iron Club as vice president, the Mo-Valley MAT Club and the Mo-Valley Woman’s Auxiliary.

She is survived by her estranged husband, Brandon Ball of Madera; her parents of Berwinsdale; two sons, Joseph and Jacob Ball of Madera; two brothers, Brian (Johnice) Green of Paradise, Md., and Keith (Angie) Green of Ramey; and grandparents, Jean and Jerry  O’Dell of Grampian.  She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Curt Queen and paternal grandparents, Ernest and Eileen Green.  

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday at the Lloyd Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Friends will also be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday at the Irvona Presbyterian Church. Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Bob Dunkelberger officiating. Burial will be in the Lyleville Cemetery.

James H. Bonsall, 97, of Luthersburg died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Sept. 16, 1919 in Brady Township, he was the son of the late Harry and Luella (Haag) Bonsall.

He was a graduate of Brady Township High School, and a graduate of the DuBois Business College and the Pennsylvania State University.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who had served in World War II.

On Aug. 14, 1965, he married Jane Bonsall.  She survives.

He was a farmer by trade and loved to watch things grow, both plants and animals.  He had also worked for Nelson’s Nursery and Rockwell International Manufacturing.

He was a member of Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ.  He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the Brady Grange, and the Garfield Lodge No. 559, Free and Accepted Masons. 

He was also a member of the Luthersburg Over 50 Club and the Sykesville American Legion.  He was a past board member of United Electric.  He enjoyed traveling, reading, and visiting with his friends and family.

He is survived by four nieces, Kathy Hartzfeld and Nancy London and her husband, Harold, both of Punxsutawney, Margaret Bonsall of Youngstown, Ohio and Becky Anderson and her husband, Richard of DuBois and two great-nieces and five great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Anderson; brothers, infant, David, Woodrow and Wallace Bonsall; and a nephew, Wally Bonsall.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home, and again, from 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Monday at the Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ with Pastor Barry Fillman officiating.

Full military honors will be conducted by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church.

Burial will follow in Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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Lois Ann Kanouff, 61, of Curwensville died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at the home of her daughter, Billie Jo, after a lengthy illness.

Born Jan. 13, 1955 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Albert Gordon and Alice Mae (Manahan) Carter. 

She was a homemaker and she had also drove school bus for Kip’s Bus Service for more than 15 years.  She dearly enjoyed her time driving bus No. 3 and greatly enjoyed the students who rode her bus.

She also enjoyed crocheting, yard sales, auctions, NASCAR, soap operas and fishing.

Surviving are four children, Billie Jo Carter and her significant other, Corey Westover of Westover, Christopher Allen Kanouff and Shawn James Kanouff, both of Clearfield, and Adam Dale Kanouff of Curwensville.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, John Victor Coutariaux III, Kalie Ann Caldwell, Brittany Sipe, Justin Allen Kanouff, Nicholas Isaiah Conklin, Hunter John Kanouff, Destiny Marie Kanouff and Brandi Lee Kanouff; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Joe Ann Royer of Clearfield; and two brothers, Albert Gordon Carter Jr. and his wife, Karen of Curwensville and Edward Allen Carter and his wife, Brenda of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Lee Manahan.

Funeral services for Lois Kanouff will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating. 

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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.

Kenneth David Crowley, 72, of Houtzdale died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown.

Born May 13, 1944 in Houtzdale, he was the son of James and Dorothy (Keatley) Crowley. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Charles and Kathleen Luzier.

He served honorable with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was a member and trustee of the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church; Houtzdale-Ramey EMS; Houtzdale Fire Co.; Houtzdale Fire Police; American Legion Freeberg Post No. 591; Houtzdale Loyal Oder of Moose Lodge No. 327; Clearfield Eagles; and Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6321, Smithmill. He was also a board member of the Houtzdale Municipal Authority.

On Nov. 23, 1985 in the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church, he married Debora (Evans) Crowley, who survives at home.

He is survived by two daughters, Kelly Cordon and her husband, Rudy and Heather Ward and her husband, Jim; seven grandchildren, Rachel (Cordon) Williams and her husband, Anthony, Tristan Lewis, Maria Cordon, Karlie Lewis, Rudy Cordon, Madison Lewis, Dalton Ward; and two very special great-great-nieces, Kyla and Mavalynn Jasper who called him pappy.   

Also surviving are four Kathleen Dunworth, William Crowley, Bob Robertson and Mary Lou Southard.

He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren who lovingly called him pappy and his family.  He was always joking around.  He enjoyed working with model trains and going on train rides.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt and uncle, Charles and Dorothy Luzier; a sister, Eleanor Frantz; brothers, Charles Robertson, Howard and James Crowley; a brother-in-law, Harvey Frantz; and a very dear niece, Diane (Dunworth) Kuntz.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with Pastor Duane Steiner officiating.

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.  – 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The Houtzdale Fire Co will hold a memorial service 3 p.m. Sunday and the American Legion memorial service will be held at 7 p.m.  Both at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery, Brisbin, with graveside military honors accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Houtzdale Ramey EMS, Box 224, Houtzdale, PA 16651, or Houtzdale Fire Co., 601 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

John K. Blake, 88, of Philipsburg and formerly of Osceola Mills, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Aug. 6, 1928 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Thomas N. and Jennie (Simcox) Blake Sr.

He was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Philipsburg, and a former member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.

He had worked for Knowles Coal Co., Beaver Bread, American General Life Insurance Company, Summit Homes and Wolf Furniture. He was a life member of the Philipsburg BPO Elk Lodge No. 1173 and Reliance Fire Company.

He was a former member of the Osceola Mills F&AM lodge. When he resided in Osceola Mills, he was on the town council and also served as mayor. He enjoyed traveling and golf.

He was first married to the former Viola Smith, who died in 1972. He later married the former Louise C. Armstrong, who died in 2011.

He is survived by two sons, John D. Blake and his wife, Marcia of Clarks Summit and Larry Blake and his wife, Helen of Osceola Mills; a step-daughter, Cindy Crossan Seitz and her husband, Brad of York; a step-son, Mark Crossan and his wife, Donna of Dover; six grandchildren, Travis Blake (Annie), Tim Blake (Candace), Kristen Krause (Ben), Samuel Earl Blake (Sharona), Hilary Blake and Jonathan Blake; five step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and two wives, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Mearl, Earl, Thomas and William “Toad” Blake and three sisters, Harriet Fowler, Pearl Dixon and Dorothy Nixon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Katie Hopper officiating. Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

An Elks memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear-Centre Pool, Osceola Mills, PA 16666. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Teresa L. Blochberger, 51, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Feb. 1, 1965, she was the daughter of Clifford “Buck” Swatsworth and Phyllis (Sanford) Swatsworth. Her father survives and lives in DuBois, and her mother preceded her in death.

On Jan. 3, 1981, she married Timothy C. Blochberger.  He survives.

She was a homemaker and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Timothy Blochberger, Jr. and his wife, Crystal and Todd Blochberger and his wife, Valerie, both of DuBois; a sister, Tracy Yates and her husband, Steven of DuBois; and six grandchildren.

There will be no public visitation. 

A celebration of life service will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Comfort Suites at the DuBois Country Club.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Gary L. Reed (Provided photo)

Gary L. Reed, 74, of Frenchville died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. 

He was born May 16, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Edgar W. Reed Sr. and Maxine (Ecklund) Reed.

She was a member of Congress Hill United Methodist Church.

He worked his whole life on his family’s farm Rolling Acres Dairy Farm. He was a great help on the family farm. He also enjoyed going to farm shows, the fair and the truck/tractor pulls.

He loved his hot rod car magazines, and he could tell you what type of an engine a car had just by the sound of it.

She is survived by his four brothers and a sister, Edgar W. Reed Jr. and his wife, Charlene R. of Troutville, James A. Reed and his wife, Glenda M. of Woodland, David R. Reed and his wife, Sally A. of Frenchville, Dawn E. Sankey and her husband, Frank “Bud” of Clearfield and Dennis A. Reed of Grampian; 10 nieces and nephews; and 16 great-nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Congress Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Henry officiating. Burial will be in Fruit Hill Cemetery. 

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. An additional hour of viewing will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributes can be made to Congress Hill United Methodist Church: 8028 Gillingham Rd., Frenchville, PA 16836, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Robert Mitchell Shope (Provided photo)

Robert Mitchell Shope, 88, of Clearfield died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born Jan. 1, 1928 in Clearfield, a son of the late Lloyd M. and Edith M. (Demi) Shope.

Mr. Shope retired from Penelec after more than 30 years of employment. He also had a love of traveling and had visited places, such as Australia, Alaska and Hawaii. 

He was a member of US Camberra Association of Great Navy; Veterans of Foreign Wars Leigey Renaud Post 8386, Frenchville; Clearfield American Legion; Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540; and the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge No. 314, Clearfield.

Mr. Shope served with the U. S. Navy during World War II and Korea.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hugney Shope; two sons, Robert M. Shope and his wife, Vianne of Harrisburg and Mark M. Shope of Lock Haven; two grandchildren, Valerie Shope Kelly and her husband, Jason of Harrisburg and Lloyd Shope; and two great-grandchildren, Brock and Zoey Kelly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys M. (Miller) Shope, in 1992 and his sister, Mary Jane Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the members of the Frenchville VFW Post Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family encourages that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Leigey Renaud Post 8386, 1525 VFW Rd., Frenchville, PA 16836.

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

Stephanie Jean (Cosentino) McCormick, 73, of Lewes, Del., after a long courageous battle went to rest in eternal peace on Oct. 15, 2016 in Baltimore, Md.

She was born in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 6, 1943 to Joseph E. Cosentino and Mary R. (Hudak).  She grew up in Baltimore City and then moved to Ferndale. She also resided in Laurel, Md., before moving to Lewes, Del. 

She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis in 1961. She was employed by the Baltimore Sun and most recently the U.S. Government at the Government Printing Office as an editor from 1974-2016.

She is survived by her son, William E. McCormick III and her granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth, both of Crofton, Md., and her brother, Joseph of Dundalk, Md.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary “JoAnne.” She also leaves behind her niece, loving caregiver and friend, Cindy Airey, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She loved her Scottish Terriers and her birds, as she was an animal lover to her core. She also enjoyed slot machines, poker and fun trips to the casinos in Delaware and Las Vegas.  She also enjoyed traveling.

A burial mass will be officiated by Father William Spacek at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, at 1 p.m. Monday.   Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Clearfield.

Ms. McCormick has made a request that in lieu of flowers and because of her love for animals, that donations be made to:   Delaware Puppy Rescue, P.O. BOX 4, Hockessin, DE 19707.  Online condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com.

Berdeana Ruth Powers, 84, of Penfield died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at her home.

Born Oct. 15, 1932 in Aurora, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles Roger and Mary Ellen (Knotts) Spessert.

On July 11, 1955, she married Bernard E. Powers Jr.  He preceded her in death May 21, 2010.

She was a homemaker and had previously worked for the Bell Telephone Company.  She loved to paint by numbers, read, crochet and do needlepoint and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by two sons, Bernard E. Powers III and Stephen E. Powers and his wife, Robin, both of Penfield, and two grandchildren, Erin K. Powers and Matthew C. Powers.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mable Baker and Delores Smith.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home and again from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor David Nagele officiating.

Burial will be in Lakelawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Martha A. Hoskavich, 96, of DuBois died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Dec. 22, 1919 in Soldier, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Francis (Zelinski) Sweka.

On Oct. 4, 1947, she married Joseph “Barney” Hoskavich.  He preceded her in death Sept. 7, 2008.

She was a homemaker and previously worked at Rockwell Manufacturing.

She was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she worked at the Polish Festival for many years.  She enjoyed flower gardening.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph and Daniel Hoskavich, both of DuBois.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was preceded in death by eight brothers, Bernard, Joseph, Steven, Edward, Henry, William, Alec and John Sweka and three sisters, Amelia Debrosky, Anna Wascovich and Celia Sweka.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

The family requests memorial donations to be sent to the Christ the King Manor Memory Support Unit, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801, in appreciation of their excellent care of Mrs. Hoskavich.

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