Obituary Notice: Beverly Ann Weaver (Provided photo)

Beverly Ann Weaver, 81, of Morrisdale died at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.

Born Feb. 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Neubauer Dunn.

On Nov. 6, 1954 at the Morrisdale United Methodist Church, she married the love of her life, James W. Weaver, who preceded her in death July 21, 2009.

She is survived by daughters, Cindy Crain and her husband, Tom of Gearheartville and Debbie Smeal and her husband, Bill of Allport and her grandchildren, Faith Gallaher and her husband, Jason, Tom Crain Jr. and his fiancée, Jess Dufour and Billy Smeal and his wife, Tawnya, all of Morrisdale, Ginger Bainey of Allport and Brad Smeal and his wife, Jennifer of Winburne.

She is survived by her great-grandchildren, Charis and Abby Gallaher of Morrisdale, Carter and Caleb Crain of Morrisdale, Shae Bainey and Sage Hutchings of Allport, Kiersten and Lexy Smeal of Morrisdale, Randi Jo Smeal and her fiancé, Derrick Olenick of Glass City, Kasey Smeal of Hawk Run, Megan and Brianna Coval of Winburne and one great-great-grandson, Carson Olenick.

She is also survived by a sister, Jerry Burge of Allport; sisters-in-law, Margaret Ann Weaver of Clearfield and Karen Dunn of Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded by an infant granddaughter, Tracy Lynn Crain; a sister, Joan O’Holleran; a brother, Gene Dunn; and brothers-in-law, Tom O’Holleran, BV Bell, Kelly Burge and Jack Weaver.

She loved all her family, decorating for holidays, especially for Christmas with all her snowmen. She loved helping and caring for others, as many of them would call her Nan. She loved being a paramedic and caring for many that she had the privilege of helping.

She was a 1953 graduate of the former Morris Township High School and a graduate of Harrisburg Community College, in which she studied business.

She was a member of the Morrisdale United Methodist Church, Morrisdale, and the Women’s Circle of the church.  She was a lifetime member of Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company, Morrisdale, where she served as a secretary and treasurer for many years, and a member of Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star; Rainbow Girls; Centre Hill Grange, No. 855, Morrisdale, and a member of the Red Hat Society.

She was a certified EMT/paramedic and she trained people. She was also a certified nurse’s assistant.

She had worked at the former Acme Market, West Branch Junior-Senior High School as a secretary and Mountain Laurel Nursing Home, Clearfield. 

Along with her husband, Jim, they had formerly owned Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, and Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins and lay minister Fred Ferguson Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale.

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

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Morrisdale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 12, Morrisdale, PA 16858 or the Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 254, Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Elizabeth J. Kotzbauer, 78, of Reynoldsville died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born April 7, 1938 in Burnside, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Martha L. (Price) Armstrong.

On June 11, 1969, she married Thomas J. Kotzbauer Sr. in Winchester, Va.  He preceded her in death Sept. 21, 2005.

She was a homemaker and a supporter of St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

She is survived by a daughter, Georgia Madison and her husband, John of State College; three sons, Jeffery Lake and his wife, Judy and Carmen Chimento, both of Reynoldsville, and Thomas Kotzbauer, Jr. and his wife, Heather of Sykesville; and three step-children, Leslie Shellman and her husband, David of Philipsburg and Stacy Fleckenstein and Beth Truax and her husband, Tim, both of Pittsburgh. 

She is also survived by two sisters, Marcie Goodland and Debra Parks, both of Burnside, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Hopkins and Mona Munkel and a brother, James Armstrong.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Sherwood officiating.

Memorials may be placed with the St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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

Harvey McClellan Condon, 80, of Munson died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at his residence. Born March 9, 1936 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Clyde and Annie Dixon Condon.

On Feb. 24, 1968 at St. Agnes Parish, Morrisdale, he wed Jeanne Selepack Condon, who survives in Munson.

Also surviving are his children, William Condon and his wife, Yvonne of Kylertown and James Condon and his wife, Jacqueline of Huntingdon; grandchildren, Lucille East and her husband, Paul of Anchorage, Alaska and their children, Jackson and Wyatt East, Calvin Condon of Sunnyvale, Calif., Francis Condon of Munson, Patrick Condon of State College, Kevin Condon and his wife, Jamie of Morrisdale and their children, Ciara and Alexis Condon; a brother, David Lynn Condon and his wife, Robin of Everett; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Condon of Burton, Ohio.

Along with his parents, he was preceded by his first wife, Ruth Schucker Condon; a brother, Robert Condon; and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Condon.

He was a 1954 graduate of the Clearfield High School, Clearfield, and retired from Ryder Auto, State College. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1955 to 1962 during the Korean War.

He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved to hunt and do woodworking.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Father Robert J. Horgas officiating. Burial will be in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 1 Station St., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

Obituary Notice: Christopher M. Shimmel (Provided photo)

Christopher M. Shimmel, 45, of Osceola Mills died at his residence Monday, Nov. 21, 2016.

Born Sept. 3, 1971 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Marvin M. Shimmel and Barbara A. Rusnak Long and her husband, James R. Long of Philipsburg.

Also surviving are his wife, Joann Yurky Shimmel of Osceola Mills; two daughters, Sidney Kohute and Jessie Shimmel, both at home; brothers, Joseph B. Shimmel and his wife, Crystal of Morrisdale and Ryan L. Long and his wife, Andrea of Philipsburg; nephews and niece, Tyler Shimmel, Carson Long and Chelsea Long; and in-laws, Joseph and Elizabeth Yurky of Philipsburg.

He was a 1989 graduate of West Branch Area High School, Allport, and a construction foreman for Stone Valley.

There will be no public visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to, Joann Yurky Shimmel and daughters, 61 Cimino Ln., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Cecelia A. Turner, 91, a resident of Dubois Nursing Home, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Born Dec. 23, 1924 in Brookville, she was the daughter of Henry and Viola May (Vandervort) Siebenrock.

She attended the St. Francis Catholic School. She was a homemaker, and she enjoyed crocheting, county fairs, country music and reading.

On Oct. 23, 1946 in Staunton, Va., she wed William A. Turner, who preceded her in death in April of 1965.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Thomas A. Turner; and two brothers, William and Vincent Siebenrock.

She is survived by a son, Timothy H. Turner and his wife, Susan of DuBois and special nieces and nephews, Eileen Hoover, Kathryn Deaver, Jerome Siebenrock, Paul Siebenrock and Mary Anne Szeluga.

She was the last member of her generation.

Funeral services for Mrs. Turner will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Pastor Rick Howe officiating. Burial will be held in the Friends Cemetery.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the DuBois Continuum of Care, 212 S. Eighth St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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.

Pauline S. Kurtz, 84, of Penfield died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at Christ King Manor.

Born Oct. 5, 1932 in Tyler, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Kosin) Seduski.

On Nov. 24, 1961, she married Joseph Kurtz.  He survives and lives in Penfield.

She retired from Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary’s after 38 years of service.  After retirement, she worked at Riverside in DuBois for seven years.

She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force.

She is survived by a brother, Edward Seduski and his wife, Laura of Penfield; two sisters, Helen Cian and her husband, Louie of Penfield and Dorothy Van Horn and her husband, Laverne of DuBois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Stanley Seduski.

There will be no public visitation.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force with Fr. William Sutherland as celebrant

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Force.

Memorials may be paced with St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 17735 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Force, PA 15841.

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

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

Betty G. (Schnarrs) Butterworth, 91, of Endicott, NY, and formerly of Philipsburg, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at Mercy House, Endicott, NY.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Rosewell Butterworth Jr.; her parents, Henry and Verna (Conklin) Schnarrs; her brothers, Ronnie and Lexington Schnarrs; her sister-in-law, Shirley Schnarrs; and her great-granddaughter, Rina Anne Weeks.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses; her seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers, Carole Schnarrs, Bernice (John) Albert, Henry Schnarrs, Duane (Mary Lou) Schnarrs and sister-in-law, Sue Schnarrs, all of Philipsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Family was a very important part of her life. She loved all of them dearly, and each one had a special place within her heart.

The family will receive friends at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 1 p.m. The Rev. Spencer Garvin will officiate, and burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy may be made to the Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 N. McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 or the charity of one’s choice.

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

Malcolm L. “Mack” Williams, 71, of Wallaceton died Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 8, 1945 in Wallaceton, he was a son of the late Luther and Regina (Hummel) Williams.

He was a 1963 graduate of Philipsburg High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the stripping’s and then later for PennDOT; he retired in 2007.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the First Baptist Church, Philipsburg.

On May 17, 1975 in Philipsburg, he married Mary Kay (Fenton) Williams, who survives at home.

He is also survived by twin sons, Ted Williams of Pittsburgh and Jack Williams and his partner, Mark Panichella of Pittsburgh; a brother, Darl Williams and his wife, Sally of Bainbridge; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Williams of Bainbridge, Arlene Williams McCarty of Millersville and Wilda Williams of Morrisdale; and two grandchildren, Patrick Malcolm Panichella and Keaira Sue Panichella.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin Williams, Ronald Williams and John Williams and two sisters, Patricia English and Kathryn Smeal.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Pastor Ted G. Seibert officiating. Burial will be at Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 214 E. Beaver St., Philipsburg, PA 16866. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Jean S. Opel (Provided photo)

Jean S. Opel, 83, of Fort Myers, Fla., and formally of Cocoa Beach, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 9^, 2016 at The Lodge of Cypress Cove in Fort Myers, Fla. 

She was born Dec. 21, 1932 in DuBois to Irene (Rakestraw) and Lester E. Shugarts.

She married Lt. Colonel Donald M. Opel in 1971; he preceded her in death in 2010.  The couple was married for 39 years.  

She graduated from DuBois High School in 1950 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, attending basic training from February until April in 1951. 

Her military career consisted of posts, including NYC and Naples, Italy. After her military service, she continued her career in civil service with NATO in Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium. 

Her civil service career also took her to posts around the globe from Germany to Vietnam.  Finally, she and her husband, Donald, settled in Cocoa Beach, Fla., where she worked at Cape Canaveral.  After her husband died, she relocated to Fort Myers, Fla., in 2014.

She is survived by her sister, M. Sue Ullery (Thomas) of Fort Myers, Fla.; her step-children, Kathryn (Mark) Dittman of Harlingen, Texas, Carlton (Anna) Opel of Panama and Christopher (Rita) Opel of Texas; and her grandson, Matthew Dittman. She will be missed by all, including her loving nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William Rakestraw Shugarts; and her granddaughter, Margaret Dittman.

A Celebration of Life was held Monday, Nov. 21 at Cypress Cove in Fort Myers, Fla.  Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Luthersburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 112, Luthersburg, PA 15848.

Local arrangements were handled by the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home in DuBois.

Leo Anthony Foradori, 65, formerly of DuBois, died at Kane Regional Nursing Home on Nov. 26, 2016.

Born Oct. 27, 1951 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Ido “Jim the Butcher” and Jane “Jenny” (Matulis) Foradori.

Mr. Foradori was a 1970 graduate of DuBois Area High School. 

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Paul (Sarah Ann) Overs of Grafton, Ohio; two aunts, Anna Baker of DuBois and Mary Scarnati of Brockway; and numerous cousins.

Mr. Foradori was preceded in death by a brother, James Foradori.

There will be no public visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

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

Edward R. Smith, 68, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg and formerly of Osceola Mills, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg.

Born July 28, 1948 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Esther M. (Hughes) Smith of Philipsburg and the late John E. Smith. 

He was married to Julie (Perks) Smith, who preceded him in death May 28, 1987.

Mr. Smith was of the Christian faith and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.  He retired from L. S. Fiore Inc. in Altoona.

He was a 1966 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Mills High School and a member of the VFW Post No. 5020 in Osceola Mills.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by one sister, Ressa J. Owens and her husband, Stanley of Beech Creek, Pa.; two brothers, Benjamin G. Smith and his wife, Michelle and John M. Smith and his wife, Cathy, all of Osceola Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. William Murphy officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: Centre Cemetery Association, 1864 Logan Rd., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Shirley A. Klett, 81, of Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at the residence of her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Dean Carr.

Born Nov. 19, 1935, in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of Millard and Ann (Molnar) Klett, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.

She was a member of the New Life Center, Philipsburg, and of the church’s choir.

She was employed with a number of businesses throughout her career, including, Charles Navasky & Co., Philipsburg, and the former General Cigar plant in Philipsburg.

She is survived by two sisters, Margaret E. Carr and her husband, Maynard “Dean” of Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg, and Alta M. Crain and her husband, Robert of New Bethlehem, Pa.; one brother, Robert Molnar of Oregon; four nieces and a nephew; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastors John T. Dill and Noel Meyers, co-officiating.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

A private family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.

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

William S. Hollabaugh, 66, of Lanse and formerly of Winburne, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his residence.

Born Dec. 27, 1949 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Theodore O. Hollabaugh Sr. and Rebecca F. “Peggy” (Clark) Hollabaugh.

He was a graduate of Streetsboro High School, Streetsboro, Ohio. He received his Associate’s degree in liberal arts from the Pennsylvania State University.

He had attended the New Life Center, Philipsburg, and more recently the Lighthouse Evangelical Church, West Decatur.

He was a carpenter by trade; and most recently, he had been employed with the former Larry Allen Construction. He was a proud supporter of the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, A. Chenoa Hollabaugh; and two brothers, Theodore O. Hollabaugh Jr. and David J. Hollabaugh.

He is survived by two sons, Justin N. Hollabaugh and his wife, Peggy of Philipsburg and Logan E. Hollabaugh and his wife, Jade of Lanse; one granddaughter, Azreal Hollabaugh of Lanse; one sister, Judy Fry and her husband, Robert of Spring Hill, Fla.; one brother, Dennis R. Hollabaugh and his wife, Sue of Philipsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mr. Hollabaugh’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA  16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Melissa A. (Voss) Dotts (Provided photo)

Melissa A. (Voss) Dotts, 39, of Clearfield died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Born Dec. 25, 1976, she was the daughter of Daniel Voss and Betsy Buck. 

She was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School; also, she was a graduate of the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center’s practical nursing program. She was employed by Tri-County Nursing.

She is survived by her mother, Betsy Buck of Clearfield; her father, Daniel Voss and his wife, Dianne of Clearfield; and two children, Hannah Danielle Dotts and her fiancé, Isaac David Lansberrry of Dubois and Preston Charles Dotts and his girlfriend, Sephia Lin Young of Clearfield. 

She is also survived by six brothers and sisters, Ryan D. Voss and his wife, Jessica, Ian B. Voss and his wife, Samantha, Josh Maines and his wife, Nicky and Tyler Maines and his wife, Shawna, all of Clearfield; Casey Maines and his wife, Julie of West Decatur; and Samuel Maines and his wife, Tori of Philipsburg.

She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Joseph Dotts; a brother, Elliot Maines; all her maternal and paternal grandparents; and an aunt, Louise Gardner.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Calvary Church of God, Mineral Springs, with Mr. Josh Maines officiating. Burial will be held in the Bloomington Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc of Clearfield, 16 N. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Milton L. Mattern, 83, of DuBois died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born July 25, 1933 in Kellytown, Pa., he was the son of the late William L. and LaNetta (Wallace) Mattern.

On Nov. 24, 1962 in Sykesville, he married Dorothy (Orsich) Mattern.  She survives.

Mr. Mattern retired from the service department at various local car dealerships after 35 years of service. He was an avid fan of DuBois Federation Baseball and an animal lover.

He is survived by two children, Brian P. Mattern of DuBois and Jennifer J. Knepp and her husband, Patrick of Erie.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Perry, Robert and Charles Mattern and two sisters, Jean Graham and Patricia Welsh.

There will be no public visitation.

Private funeral services will be held from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Burial will be in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Sykesville.

Memorials may be placed with the ANNA Shelter, 1555 E. 10^th St., Erie, PA 16511.

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

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

Karen Avanell Baney, 69, of West Decatur died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at her residence.

Born March 1, 1947, in Sewickley, Pa., she was a daughter of the late James A. and Mary L. (Wynn) Gallaher.

She was married June 6, 1964 to her best friend, James E. “Jim” Baney. He preceded her in death May 3, 2008.

Mrs. Baney believed in a higher power.

She was employed with a number of area businesses throughout her career, including the former Pennshire Clothes, General Cigar and Kent Sportswear. She also owned/operated a residential cleaning service for 20 years until her retirement.

She was a devoted homemaker, loving wife and mother.  She enjoyed a number of hobbies and activities that included karaoke, yard sales, U.S. Civil War history, antiques and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; her beloved son, James E. Baney Jr.; and one granddaughter, April Elizabeth Wade.

She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth A. Wade of Philipsburg and Karen L. Woods of West Decatur; two grandsons, James Curtis Wade and Joshua Shane Wade, both of Philipsburg; and a son-in-law, Dean Woods of West Decatur.

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

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

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

Obituary Notice: Patricia A. Eirich (Provided photo)

Patricia A. Eirich, 69, of Tyrone died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at UPMC Altoona Hospital in Altoona.

Born Oct. 22, 1947 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Geneva N. (Kephart) Krause.  She married John F. Eirich Sr. in 1999 at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Philipsburg; he survives at home.

Mrs. Eirich was a member of the Tyrone Assembly of God Church. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shelvey Wigfield.

Along with her husband, she is survived by three sons, Michael Srock and his wife, Jennifer and Chris Srock, both of Bradenton, Fla., and John F. Eirich Jr. of Tyrone; one sister, Brenda Carlton and her husband, Ronald of Naples, Fla.; and five brothers, Rodney R. Krause and his wife, Mona and the Rev. W. Dean Krause and his wife, Loretta, both of Philipsburg, the Rev. David E. Krause and his wife, Carol of Mayfield, W.Va., James E. Krause and his wife, Cheryl of Fallentimber and Scott D. Krause and his wife, Ruth of Osceola Mills.  She is also survived by three grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Philipsburg, with the Rev. W. Dean Krause and the Rev. David E. Krause officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills and from 1 p.m. Saturday until the funeral time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, 102 Fairway Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Nicholas A. (Nick) Sabella Jr. (Provided photo)

Nicholas A. (Nick) Sabella Jr., died unexpectedly Nov. 4, 2016, in Cresson, Pa. He was born June 24, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ellen and the late Nick Sabella Sr.

Mr. Sabella moved around throughout childhood before the family settled down in Osceola Mills. He graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School in 1971 and became a mechanic right out of high school. 

He was a workaholic, a very talented automotive and drill rig mechanic, a drill operator and a savvy businessman. He co-owned and operated Centre Drilling Inc. with his brother as well as his side business, Nick Sabella Racing.

Mr. Sabella’s favorite passion was automotive restoration, specifically muscle cars and Corvettes. He was a master of all trades and skillful in nearly every aspect of restoration – painting, detail, mechanical, etc.

He completed several stunning and award-winning restorations, including his prized 1967 Corvette Sting Ray. And, he was in the process of restoring a 1967 Camaro at the time of his death.

He was an accomplished drag racer, conquering the quarter-mile with engines and cars he built himself. His race engine-building skills were renowned, building engines for customers’ race cars, muscle cars, sports cars and hotrods.

Mr. Sabella loved to find old cars to restore and the road trips to get them. He loved to extract them from old barns/garages, fields, swampy marshes or even just from the annual trips to Fall Carlisle. As well, he loved the story of the find, how it was extracted and the history of the car itself. He truly enjoyed the hobby to the fullest. 

He was kind-hearted and selfless, a fun-loving soul but was brutally honest and had immeasurable integrity. He was a teacher and mentor to many in the old car/race car community as well as the kingpin of his family. He left a void with his friends and family that will never be filled. 

Mr. Sabella was preceded in death by his father who he idolized. 

In addition to his mother, he left behind a fiancée, Elaine Verost of Philipsburg and a brother, Richard G. Sabella and his wife, Lee Ann of Philipsburg.

Also surviving are a nephew, Richard L. Sabella and his wife, Kristin of Houtzdale; two nieces, Holly Kick and her husband, Brandon of Portage and Casey Sabella of Philipsburg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He also left behind his loyal canine companion, Avery. 

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

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

Vivian Dufour, 95, of Houtzdale and a guest of Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at Colonial Courtyard.

Born Aug. 11, 1921, she was the daughter of Michael and Eliza (Sharpless) Archer.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale. She enjoyed baking, needlework, bingo and talking to her friends.

On Sept. 30, 1940 in Houtzdale, she married Adolph (Jack) Dufour, who preceded her in death March 3, 2000.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra (Larry) Dugan of Houtzdale; a son, Richard (Deborah) Dufour of Osceola Mills; and a daughter-in-law, Dolly Dufour of Battle Creek, Mich.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Thomas Dufour of Chio, Mich., Beth Ann Dufour of Woodstock, Ga., Lawrence Dugan of Mechanicsburg, Timothy Dugan of Mount Pleasant and Ian Dufour of North Huntingdon; nine great-grandchildren, Craig and Stephanie Dufour of Davidson, Mich., Diana Dufour and Justin Brown of Mount Morris, Mich., Amber Dowland of Chio, Mich., Alexander and Kaitlyn Dugan of Mechanicsburg and Kyra and Kiley Dugan of Irwin; and a sister, Marion Hopkins of Houtzdale.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Eugene; seven brothers, Edward, Thomas, Michael, Robison, Ambrose, Joseph and Stephen; and three sisters, Gladys Domick, Margaret Glasshouser and Mae Campbell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

Family requests memorial donations be made to First United Methodist Church, 500 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

Cyril Israel Gamis, MD, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born May 16, 1966 in Bulen Sorsogon, Philippines, he was the son of the late Salvadore and Salud (Lim) Gamis.

On Oct. 9, 2010, he married Martina Fleming Gamis.  She survives and lives in DuBois.

He was a medical doctor in the field of geriatric psychiatry at Penn Highlands Brookville.

He received a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University of Santo Tome, and he studied medicine from the same university. 

He completed his residency in psychiatry from Harvard University, and he completed his geriatric psychiatry residency from the University of Pittsburgh. 

He loved to read, enjoyed playing table tennis, traveling and the outdoors. He found satisfaction in the simple things in life, and his highest goal was to serve God and others.

He is survived by two sisters, Maria Razel Onate and her husband, Tito Jr. and Selene Torres and her husband, Edilberto, both of the Philippines.

There will be no public visitation; however, everyone is welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Brookville Senior Transitions Unit, 100 Hospital Rd., Brookville, PA 15825.

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com.