Jeffrey Paul Gilmore went peacefully to his home in heaven Dec. 1, 2016 at the age of 60 after fighting a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

He loved his family more than anything and will be missed every day by his wife of 33 years, Faith (Kauffman); his children, Hannah, Adam, Allison and Trey; his parents, James and Martha (Hatch) Gilmore; and his sisters, Debbie Elwood, Pam Fraicola and Missi Kocinski.

He was born May 29, 1956 in Meadville, Pa., but spent most of his life living in Greensburg and DuBois. He owned and operated his own successful business, Land & Mapping Services for 20 years.

His children will always remember him as a generous and loving father who encouraged them to pursue Christ and supported them in all their endeavors.

He was passionate about sports and spent a majority of his life coaching his own kids and countless others in the DuBois area. Later, he became a PIAA basketball and soccer referee and has always continued to pursue his own love of fishing and being outdoors.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home and again from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Monday.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the DuBois Alliance Church.  All are welcome to attend and celebrate his life. Burial will be in Westmoreland County Memorial Park.

Although, flowers are appreciated, memorials may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

George Thomas Maney, 44, of Morann died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in Janesville.

Born July 25, 1972 in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of Dianna M. (Surburt) Cecchini of Old Bridge, NJ and the late James A. Maney Jr.

Mr. Maney was of the Christian faith.  He was a carpenter, had received his GED and was a member of the Croatian Club in Smoke Run.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancée, Jan McCusker of Morann; three daughters, Megan, Dianna and Elisha; three sons, George, Joshua and Benjamin; four sisters, Darlene, Jody, Dody and Bonnie; one brother, James; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.  Burial will be at the Sanborn Cemetery, (Sanborn) Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

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

Obituary Notice: James D. Billotte (Provided photo)

James D. Billotte, 87, of Frenchville died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at his home. He was born March 23, 1929 in Frenchville, a son of the late Desera and Lilly (Roussey) Billotte.

Mr. Billotte retired in 1991 after 37 years with the Iron Workers Union, where he served as an instructor for the apprentices of the local chapter No. 772.

He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frenchville.  He was a 1947 graduate of the Clearfield High School.

He was a life member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club and a social member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Leigey Renaud Post 8386, Frenchville. 

Mr. Billotte served as treasurer for many years with the Quehanna Lions Club and was a member of the R.S.V.P. EASY Program – Water Chapter. 

He was involved with the Hiking Club in the Quehanna area, where he was a trail Keeper and maintainer of the hiking trails. 

He is survived by his life-long companion, Olive Plubell of Frenchville; two children, Bradley Billotte of Clearfield and Lynette Fulmer and husband, Jerry of Clearfield; and a step-son, Neil Plubell and his wife, Kathy of Ohio.

He is survived by six grandchildren, Paul and Jared Billotte, Kylee and Leland Billotte and Juistina and her husband, Josh and Dominic and his wife, Ashley; three step-grandchildren, Lacey Carfley and her husband, Delvin, Breanna Plubell and David Sutton; and several great-grandchildren.  He’ll also be greatly missed by his beloved poodle, Gigi.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, G. Beryl (Smith) Billotte on May 5, 1982 and to whom he was wed Aug. 27, 1947 in Frenchville.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Randy Billotte and four brothers, Florence, Boyd, Gerald and Willard Billotte.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Marys Catholic Church, Frenchville, with the Rev. David A. Perry Jr., Fr. Philip Billotte and Fr. Samuel Bungo as celebrants.  Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836.

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

Ida Irene Reader, 80, of Hawk Run died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at her residence.

Born Nov. 30, 1936 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Margaret (Knepp) Rech. She was of the Christian faith.

She was a graduate of the former Philipsburg High School. She was a homemaker.  

She was also employed as an assembler for about 10 years with the former Centre Engineering, Osceola Mills.

Her hobbies included corresponding with numerous pen pals and spending time on the computer.

She was married Nov. 26, 1955 in Winchester, Va., to Robert Ray Reader. He preceded her in death July 15, 2014.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, James Reader; one granddaughter, Alicia Reader; and one grandson, Robert Reader.

She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Custred of Hawk Run; five sons, Don Reader of Lake Worth, Fla., Dan Reader and his wife, Tracy, Rob Reader and his companion, Cindy Demchak and Steve Reader and his companion, Roxanne Carter, all of Houtzdale, and Bill Reader and his wife, Olga of Miami, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Rech and his wife, Myrtle of (Twigg Settlement) RD Philipsburg, and William Rech and his wife, Christine of Midlothian, Va.; one sister, Ann Scott and her husband, Ross of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Dec. 3, 2016 at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Mary Emery officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st. St., Clearfield, PA  16830.

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

Thomas E. Moslak, 95, formerly of Reynoldsville and Hawk Run, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

Born May 17, 1921, in Munson, he was the son of the late Joseph Bernard and Mary Ann (Beroshok) Moslak.

He was a 1939 graduate of the former Cooper Township High School. While in high school, he held two house coal routes and two pool halls. He also attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Moslak was a veteran of World War II. He served with the U.S. Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of Operation.

His assignments included the USS New York (BB-34), the USS Leedstown (APA-56) and the USS Maurice J. Manuel (DE-351).

He was married to the former Elizabeth D. Patrick, on Dec. 29, 1944 at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Winburne. She preceded him in death May 1, 1999.

After serving with the Navy, Mr. Moslak was employed as an audit clerk at the Middletown Air Depot, Harrisburg.

Then, he was appointed as postmaster in the late 1940’s for the Hawk Run Post Office, a position he would hold for 31 years until his retirement. He constructed Hawk Run’s current Post Office building.  

He also had a coal business partnership with his late brother, Mike. Together they operated the former Moslak Coal Co. until its closing in the 1960’s.

Mr. Moslak was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Hawk Run. He had previously served as a Eucharistic Minister for his church.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council No. 8701, Morrisdale. He enjoyed working on his house, tinkering and shooting pool.

In addition to his parents and wife, Elizabeth, he was preceded in death by four sisters and their respective spouses, Ann Madole (Spence), Kathleen Meyers (Robert), Florence Lockey (Clements “Tim”) and Frances Boron Marrara (Sam); four brothers, Michael (Edith), John (Genevieve), Joseph (Elizabeth) and Ben Moslak; three infant brothers, Stephen, Paul and Frank Moslak; a sister–in-law, Mary Moslak; and a brother-law, Joseph Rydzik.

Mr. Moslak is survived by one daughter, Mary Beth Stojek and her husband, Tom of Punxsutawney; one son, Thomas A. Moslak Sr. and his wife, Teresa of Pottstown; two grandchildren, Thomas A. Moslak Jr. and his wife, Leahann of Mechanicsburg and Katherine Moslak of New York City, NY; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Mason Moslak of Mechanicsburg; one sister, Mary Rydzik of North Tonawanda, NY; one brother, Eugene Moslak of Raleigh, NC; one sister–in–law, Beverly Moslak of (Glass City) RD Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service was held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hawk Run. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 607 E. Main St., Reynoldsville, PA  15851.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Jack Harry Bennett (Provided photo)

Jack Harry Bennett, 84, a resident of the Philipsburg Towers and formerly of Port Matilda, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born March 20, 1932 in Port Matilda, he was a son of the late Harry and Sarah Ruth (Lewis) Bennett.

He faithfully attended Port Matilda United Methodist Church and enjoyed hanging out at Lykens Market in Port Matilda.  He worked for Crain Lumber Company for more than 50 years.

On Aug. 18, 1979 in Philipsburg, he married Mildred J. (Carter) Bennett, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Abby Bennett and her significant other, Lee Gunter of Munson; three step-daughters, Linda Rodger and her husband, Michael of Chester Hill, Joanie English and her husband, Barry of Allport and Rebecca Hubler and her husband, Alvin of Munson; two grandchildren, Alonna Gunter and her husband, Dustin and Jordan Gunter; nine step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Alivia Gunter; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and his two best friends, Bobbie Jo Dixon Hughes and his cat, Blackie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Charles and two sisters, Helen Wighaman and Mary Peters.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lanse Evangelical Free Methodist Church, 255 Cotohisc Rd., Lanse, with Pastor Sam Reese officiating. Burial will be at the Port Matilda Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home and from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Rd., State College, PA 16801. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Jeffrey A. Davis, 45, of Houtzdale died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown.

Born March 4, 1971 in Philipsburg, he was the son of William H. and Patricia J. (Mowchan) Davis.

Mr. Davis was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Annunciation Catholic Church in Ramey and had attended Angel’s Nest in Houtzdale.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Steve and Margaret Mowchan and Clarence and Louise Davis as well as one aunt and four uncles.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Jennifer Lutchko and her husband, Frank and their two daughters, Desiree and Madison of Houtzdale and Julie Davis and her daughter, Harley James of Houtzdale and one brother, Gregory Davis and his wife, Erin and their two daughters, Haylee and Raynee of Millheim.  He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Annunciation Catholic Church in Ramey, with the Very Rev., Father Anthony F. Balistreri as celebrant.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills. Parastas will be held at 7 p.m., also at the funeral home.

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: Dorothy M. “Sis” Watson (Provided photo)

Dorothy M. “Sis” Watson, 79, of Philipsburg died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Sept. 28, 1937 in Osceola Mills, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. and Kathryn (Socash) Johnson.

Sis attended Osceola Mills Schools until her senior year when she transferred to Philipsburg High School.

Sis was married Nov. 27, 1954 in Winchester, Va., to William J. “Bill” Watson, who preceded her in death April 26, 2014.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg. She retired from the former United Presbyterian Home/Philips Heights after more than 30 years of employment in the food service department.

Sis enjoyed a number of hobbies, including: cooking, baking, sewing and most of all – spending time with her family.  Her life, so full of love, patience and joy was a blessing that will remain in the minds and hearts of all who knew her.  Her life and her daily prayers for her family and friends will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Sis is survived by a daughter, Jennifer K. Grefe of Philipsburg and her husband, Terry Grefe of Montana; four sons, Richard A. Watson and his wife, Christine of Culpeper, Va., and David L. Watson, Daniel L. Watson and his wife, Kelly and Douglas J. Watson, all of Philipsburg; nine grandchildren, Lori, Emily, Olivia, Sophie, Cameron and Courtney Watson, Aimee Finnigan, Candace Pirritano and Garrett Grefe; one great-granddaughter, Gracie Finnigan; three sisters, Patsy Copeland of Canfield, Ohio, Sharon Volpe of (Janesville) Smithmill and Karen Smith of Selah, Wash.; two brothers, David Johnson of North Tonawanda, NY and Robert Johnson and his wife, Florence Jean of  Lockport, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Rick L. Dillon (Provided photo)

Rick L. Dillon, 57, of Osceola Mills died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born Feb. 20, 1959 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Helen Dillon.

Mr. Dillon was of the Christian faith. He was a house painter and had obtained his GED.

He is survived by his companion, Edna Vaux of Osceola Mills; two daughters, Shanelle Keith and Jolene Yarger and her husband, Brian, both of Osceola Mills; two sons, Joey Dillon of Dubois and Robert Dillon of Philipsburg; and one sister, Deborah J. Yeager of (Chester Hill) Philipsburg. 

He is also survived by his former wife, Denise M. Dillon of Philipsburg and six grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes Officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Anne Orr (Provided photo)

Anne Peters Orr McKenrick, 84, of Oregon City, Ore., and formerly of Curwensville, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in Portland, Ore.

Born in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Ted and Ruth (McKenrick) Peters.  Mrs. Orr was a published author.

Surviving are three sons, James, Ted and Steven Orr, all of Oregon; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Juden of Oregon; and a sister-in-law, Jean Orr of Curwensville.

She wed F. James Orr on June 28, 1950; he preceded her in death June 26, 1994.  She was also preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Saturday at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Milwaukie, Ore., starting at 12 p.m.  Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland, Ore.

Joseph Jerome Jacoby, a loving brother and father who was born in Ramey the son of Anthony Jacoby and Catherine Refalsky on March 16, 1933, died Dec. 4, 2016.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was a 30-year retiree of GM at the Tonawanda, NY engine plant.

He is survived by four children, Sherry Jacoby of Phoenix, Ariz.; Toni Derrick and Pam Jacoby, both of Pendleton, NY; and Justin Jacoby of Avon, NY.

Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.  

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Fr. Zab Amar officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ramey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local Veteran’s Association or the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE Frist St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

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

Marian Terepan, 81, of Reynoldsville died peacefully at the DuBois Nursing Home on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.

Born Sept. 3, 1935 in Pringle, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Shalata) Terepan.  

She never married or had children of her own but enjoyed her nieces and nephews.  She lived with her brother, Robert.  He survives.

Although born in Pringle, Pa., she moved to Manville, NJ in 1939. She resided there until 2007 when she and her brother moved to Pennsylvania to be near her niece, Irene Ferra and her family.

Her first job was at Redfern Laceworks in Somerville, NJ and then the Johns-Manville plant.  She retired from American Standard in Piscataway, NJ in 1997 after 38 years of service.

She was Greek Catholic and a life-long member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Manville.  She was also a member of the Greek Catholic Union.

She was an avid bowler and loved sports, especially the New York Yankees.  In her younger years, she enjoyed playing the guitar and had a beautiful singing voice.  She also loved remodeling her home and decorating.

She is survived by two brothers, Daniel Terepan of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Robert Terepan of Reynoldsville and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, William and John Terepan and Helen Markunas and Bernadine Abood.

There will be no visitation. A private funeral service will be held Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Fr. Ragan officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com. The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Fredric A. McCracken (Provided photo)

Fredric Arland McCracken, 74, of Lumber City died Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Jan. 9, 1942 in Lumber City, he was the son of Walter and Kathryn (Smith) McCracken.  Mr. McCracken was a machinist, having retired from Jefferson Machine in Punxsutawney. 

He was Methodist by faith, enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his workshop.  He was a U.S. Naval veteran of the Vietnam War.

On Dec. 14, 1963 in Curwensville, he wed the former Linda J. Wisor, who survives along with two children, Robin Dusch and her husband, Keith of Curwensville and Fredric David McCracken and his wife, Dana of West Decatur. 

Also surviving are three grandchildren, Makayla Dusch, Abigale McCracken and Haden McCracken; a sister, Betty Aughenbaugh of Philipsburg; and a brother, Richard McCracken of Curwensville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dean and Donald McCracken.

Funeral services for Fredric McCracken will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating. Burial will be in the Lumber City Cemetery, Lumber City.

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

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.

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: Dorothy “Dot” (Schenck) McClintick (Provided photo)

Dorothy “Dot” (Schenck) McClintick, 83, died in San Jose, Calif., on Dec. 6, 2016.

Born May 1, 1933 in Ridgway, she was the daughter of the late George “Ray” and Myrna A. (Mohney) Schenck.

She graduated from Ridgway High School and then obtained her education to be a registered nurse from Bradford Hospital School of Nursing.  Her career in hospitals spanned 30 years.

On March 19, 1955, she married Clair “Cork” McClintick of Weedville, who preceded her in death Feb. 22, 2008. Life circumstances resulted in alternating periods of residency between Pennsylvania and California, enriching their and their children’s lives.

She loved her family. She was an avid reader, liked crocheting, pets and financial planning.

She is survived by three children, Charles (Beverly) McClintick, Carol (Yin) Shih and Alan McClintick; six grandchildren, Courtney Shih, Michael Shih, Ryan McClintick, Neil McClintick, Robert Chancey and Kymberlie (Chancey) Avila; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, Charles R. Schenck.

Family and friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Weedville.

Memorials may be sent to a library in her name or any animal rescue or shelter.

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

Irene Peterson, 99, of DuBois died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born May 13, 1917, she was the daughter of the late William and Valeria (Cairns) Tatters.

She was married to Russell H. Peterson.  He preceded her in death in 1960.

She retired from the Erickson Corp.  Prior to that, she worked many years at Brockway Glass Co.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved to crochet and enjoyed writing poetry for her grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Dunlap and her husband, James of DuBois and Diane Damus of Fenwick Island, Del.; six grandchildren, Kim Clyde, Brad Dunlap, Jeff Damus, J.R. Damus, Joe Damus and Jill Lambertson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was affectionately known to all of her grandchildren as “Ga-Ga.”

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Melroy Tatters and William Tatters.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor John Miller officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Jesus Lopez Sagastume (Provided photo)

Jesus Lopez Sagastume, 78, of Philipsburg died at his residence Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.

Born Jan. 2, 1938 in Guatemala, he was a son of the late Domingo Lopez and Porfiria Sagastume.

He was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philipsburg. He was the owner of Brother’s Pizza until his retirement. He enjoyed playing soccer.

He is survived by seven children, Claudia Shaw and her husband, Jeff of Coalport; Sandra Brelo and Lilian Lopez, both of Pittsburgh; Mario Lopez of Philipsburg; Oscar Lopez and his wife, Zoila of Guatemala; Jason Sagastume of Pleasant Gap; and Audra Sagastume of Nebraska.

He is also survived by three siblings, Marta Chin and her husband, German, Tomas Lopez and Magda Godoy and her husband, Jose, all of Guatemala; nine grandchildren, Josseline Lopez, Alex Lopez, Brandon Brelo, Joshua Barrientos, Jesica Lopez, Oscar Lopez, Elijah Brelo, Daniela Piedrahita and Mario Lopez; and a great-granddaughter, Estephani Alejandra Sagastume Lopez.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Hector Lopez. 

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 215 E. Laurel St., Philipsburg, with Spence Garvin, the lay minister at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, officiating.

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

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

Obituary Notice: David O. Kelly (Provided photo)

David Owen Kelly, 59, of Curwensville died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at his residence.

Born Oct. 11, 1957 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Otis LeRoy and Diana May (Ross) Kelly.  Mr. Kelly had been a steel worker and welder.

Surviving are two sisters, Kathleen McBride of Woodland and Lynda Kelly of Clearfield and two step-children, Renee’ Pryde and Christian Pryde, both of Clearfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Jason McBride; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

At the request of Mr. Kelly, there will be no public visitation or services.

The family suggests contributions be made to American Atheists Inc., P.O. Box 5733, Parsippany, NJ  07054-5733.

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.

Harold Ambrose Teats, 86, formerly of Frenchville, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville. 

Born April 22, 1930 in Pottersdale, he was a son of the late Guy and Ella (Ateon) Teats.

Mr. Teats worked in the coal industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He’s survived by a son, Michael A. Teats and his wife, Jennifer of Clearfield; his grandson, Nathan M. Teats; two sisters, Dorothy Moore and Betty McDowell, both of Philipsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy I. (McGonigal) Teats; his sister, Olive Gaines; and three brothers, Guy Teats Jr., Chauncey Teats and Francis Teats. 

Per the wishes of the family, all services will be private.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. in Clearfield.

William Ralph Richards, 71, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 14, 1945 in Muncy, he was the son of the late Earl Leroy and Shirley (Peoples) Richards. 

Mr. Richards had been a machinist. He had also worked for the former Clearfield Cheese and Berg Electronics and retired after 26 years of being self-employed. 

He had served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a member of the Olanta Lutheran Church.

On Sept. 5, 1964 in Mahaffey, he wed the former Ida Mae Brink, who survives, along with two children, Shawn Richards of Clearfield and Brenda Strickland and her husband, James of Curwensville. 

Also surviving are two grandchildren, Emily Strickland of Pittsburgh and Noah Strickland of Curwensville, along with a brother, Earl L. Richards and his wife, Linda of Canoga Park, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Sherry Richards.

At the request of Mr. Richards, there will be no public visitation, and private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery, Clearfield.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Olanta Lutheran Church, 1856 New Millport Rd., Olanta, PA 16863.

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: Richard C. “Dick” Karchner (Provided photo)

Richard C. “Dick” Karchner, 93, of Woodland died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Karchner was born Dec. 25, 1922, the son of Richard A. and Ethel (Shirey) Karchner.

He had retired from Woolridge Coal Co. Mr. Karchner was affiliated with the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Clearfield Beagle Club and the National Rifle Association.

Mr. Karchner was a World War II veteran who received the bronze star for meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre of Operation.

He also received a combat infantry medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the European Theatre medal. His service was in the U.S. Army 34th and 168th Infantry Divisions. Some of the major battles he fought in were Monte Cassino and Anzio Beach.

He is survived by two daughters and a son, Betsy Hugney and Rick Karchner and his wife, Carole, all of Clearfield, and Bobbie Carlson of Victorville, Calif.; two grandchildren, Matt Karchner of Thailand and Pam Acey of Lancaster; four great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Elaine Karchner Greene of Nazareth; and a friend and companion, Janet Turner of Woodland.

Mr. Karchner was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloria (Woolridge) Karchner, who died June 1, 2009 and to whom he was married June 19, 1945; a granddaughter, Virginia Hugney; a grandson, Mel Hugney; and two brothers, James and Jack Karchner.

Honoring Mr. Karchner’s wishes, there will be no public viewing.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Dr. Duane A. White officiating. Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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