Mary Margaret McMullan, 76, of LaPorte and formerly of Philipsburg, died Friday, April 7, 2017 at Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LaPorte.

Born Aug. 26, 1940 in Huntingdon, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Truman G. and Isabel (Oxley) McMullan Sr.

She was a 1958 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola High School. She also graduated from Mount Aloysius Junior College and attended Mansfield University.

For more than 30 years, she was a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance from which she retired.

She was a member of the St. Basil Catholic Church, Dushore, and a life member of the Smithsonian Institute. She also had a love for anything Disney.

She is survived by a brother, Truman G. McMullan and his wife, JoAnn of LaPorte; nieces and nephews close to her heart, Jennifer McMullan, Jeff Farnsworth and Amy Bonislawski; great-nieces and nephews, Chester, Kali, Lilly and Alyssa; a great-great-nephew, Allister; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. April 22 at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, with Fr. John Gibbons as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to mass April 22 at the church.

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.

Mary F. Laman, 89, of DuBois died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her home.

Born Feb. 8, 1928 in Reynoldsville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Antonio (Sorbelli) Cuba and Mary A. (DeLuca) Cuba.

She was married to Richard J. Laman.  He preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of the DuBois Business College. She, along with her husband, Richard, was the owner of the DuBois Nissan-Saab Garage for many years. Prior to that, she had worked for Rockwell International Manufacturing in DuBois.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society and the funeral lunch bereavement committee. She was also an American Red Cross volunteer.

She is survived by two daughters, Susan Hartzfeld and her husband, Thomas of DuBois and Roseann Gesell of Atlanta, Ga., one grandson, Tommy Hartzfeld and her friend and caregiver, Shawna Miles of Luthersburg. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna and Frances Cuba and six brothers, James, John, Lawrence, Joseph, William and Richard Cuba.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc.

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

M. Louise Krajewski, 87, of Reynoldsville died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home.

Born Nov. 29, 1929 in Floreffe, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Flora (Frye) McMahon.

She was a homemaker. She was also a cook at various area restaurants, including the Arena and the DuBois Hospital.

She was a member of the Soldier Community Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Karen Booher and her husband, Jeff of DuBois and Barbara Johnson and her husband, Jeff of Reynoldsville, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Virginia Wylie and Joan Fiedler and a brother, Herbert McMahon.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Howard McMahon and an infant sister, Mary McMahon.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday at the Soldier Community Church.

A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Soldier Community Church with Pastor Kevin Brooks officiating.

Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.

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

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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

Obituary Notice: Henry B. ‘Hank’ Royer (Provided photo)

Henry B. ‘Hank’ Royer, 83, of Frenchville died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Aug. 6, 1933 in Frenchville, a son of the late Francis and Mary (Lachat) Royer.

Mr. Royer graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1953. He was employed with PennDOT for 26 years.

He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frenchville. 

He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Leigey Renaud Post 8386, Frenchville, where he was a founding member of the Color Guard, serving as commander for 46 years from 1946-2010. 

Mr. Royer was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Viard) Royer, to whom he was wed Feb. 7, 1959; six daughters, Susanne English and her husband, Dean of Middletown, Jean Peake and her husband, Jim of Linglestown, Nancy Hoover and her husband, Tim of St. Marys and Mary Kay Royer, Melanie Royer and Nicole Fedder and her husband, Todd, all of Frenchville; 11 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a sister, Monica Cardon and her husband, Frank of Rochester, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Swisher and a brother, Kenneth Royer.

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

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the member of the Frenchville Leigey Renaud Post Honor Guard Post 8386.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

At the funeral home Thursday, the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m. followed by a Christian Vigil Service at 6 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836 or to the Young People Who Care Ministry, P.O. Box 129, Frenchville, PA 16836.

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

Philip W. Perkowski, 82, of Clearfield died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born Sept. 22, 1934 in Blossburg, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa (Laskey) Perkowski.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Mr. Perkowski owned and operated Philip’s Alignment in Clearfield for 40 years until his retirement.

On Dec. 2, 1958, he married Linny (King) Perkowski, who survives in Clearfield.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Clara.

The service will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no public visitation.

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

Donald E. Pifer, 86, of DuBois died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Punxsutawney Hospital.

Born March 18, 1931 in Sykesville, he was the only child of the late Donald K. and Adeline Alice (Zimmerman) Pifer.

His wife of 62 years, Mable C. (Gent) Pifer, survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.

He was the former owner of Keller Bros. Cleaners in DuBois.  He also was the office manager/dispatcher for Shaw Trucking in Brockway.

He was the past commander of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post No. 17.

He is survived by his daughters, Pastor Dawn Krishart and her husband, Thomas of Black Lick, Pa., and Kimberly Pifer of DuBois and a son, Philip Pifer and his wife, Misty Perry-Pifer of Sunbury, Ohio. 

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jonathan Krishart of Blacklick, Ohio, Matthew Krishart of DuBois and Rowan Pifer of Sunbury, Ohio and two great-grandsons, Cameron and James Krishart.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at the Light and Life Church with Pastor Mark Lutcher officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the American Association of the Blind, 11030 Ables Ln., Dallas, TX 75229.

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

The Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Barbara A. Graham (Provided photo)

Barbara A. Graham, 79, of Woodland died Friday, April 14, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born Aug. 19, 1937 in Woolridge Town, Pa., a daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Stiner) Dixon.

Mrs. Graham was a homemaker and a member of Bigler Full Gospel Church.

She is survived by three children, Robert P. Graham and his wife, Rhonda of Kylertown, William T. Graham and his wife, Mary Sue of Allport and Judith L. Kephart and her husband, John of Surveyor.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Derrick and Joe Graham, Pamela Bumbarger, John Graham, Cindy Graham, John and Joshua Kephart and Robert Dixon Jr.; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Tracy Dixon of Woodland; and a sister, Beverly Welder and her husband, Sam of Grampian.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John D. ‘Pete’ Graham, on Aug. 2, 2013. 

She was also preceded in death by three children, Cindy Graham, John E. Graham and David M. Graham and two brothers, Richard and Leroy Dixon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Darl Ware and Pastor Earl Shawley officiating.  Burial will be in the Egypt Cemetery, Woodland.

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.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh.

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

Obituary Notice: Thomas E. Matia (Provided photo)

Thomas E. Matia, 66, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home.

Born Dec. 12, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Adam and Florence (Petrosky) Matia.

He married Sally J. (Wilcox) Matia on Nov. 12, 2013 in Philipsburg. She survives at home.

Mr. Matia was of the Catholic faith.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Moshannon Lodge No. 391 F.&A.M. in Philipsburg of which he served as Worshipful Master in 1985. He was also a former councilman for Osceola Mills Borough. 

He was the owner and operator of T.E. Matia Enterprises of Osceola Mills.

He was a 1968 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. He graduated in 1969 from the Wheel & Track School.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Ashley Tekely and her husband, Stephen of DuBois and Liza Miller and her husband, Kyle of Clearfield; one son, Zach Simler and his companion, Haylee Shimmel of Osceola Mills; and three grandchildren, Tessa Ansley Tekely, Emery Rose Tekely and Reid Marshall Miller.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Mary Emery officiating.

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

Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills Community Historical Foundation, 600 Lingle St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy M. Cantolina (Provided photo)

Dorothy M. Cantolina, 89, of Morrisdale went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her residence.

Born April 29, 1927 in Morrisdale, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ward and Blanche E. (Hollabaugh) Hubler.

On June 17, 1945, she wed Anthony Cantolina, who preceded her in death Sept., 24, 1995.

Surviving are her children, Allen Cantolina (Anong) of Sayre, Pa., William Cantolina (Bonnie), David Cantolina and Carmela Burfield (Scott), all of Morrisdale, John Cantolina (Paul) of Alexandria, Va., Pat Cantolina of Clearfield, Gloria Schucker (Larry) of Rochester, NY and Marsha Butterworth (Allen) of Philipsburg; 25  grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Fenton (Norman) of Mill Hall.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Cantolina; grandson, Cody Cantolina; two great-grandchildren, Toby and Amanda Kanouff; and five sisters, Grace Hess, Frances Shroades, Roberta Sprout, Patricia Owens and Alma Hubler.

She was a proud wife and mother who watched her husband and six sons enter the military.

She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who shared her love of reading and crocheting with her family.

She was a member of the Gethsemane United Methodist Church.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport, with the Rev. James Hollister officiating. Burial will be in Centre Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

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

Obituary Notice: John W. “Jack” Frank Jr. (Provided photo)

John W. “Jack” Frank Jr., 72, of RD Philipsburg, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born May 20, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas, he was a son of John W. “Jack” Frank Sr. and Maxine (Hummel) Frank, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was a 1962 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Mr. Frank was employed with the Baltimore Life Insurance Co. for 49 years. He most recently held the position of platinum senior agent with the company.

He was affiliated with a number of business and professional organizations, including: the National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors; the General Agents and Managers Association, where he was awarded “Best in Class” three times; and the Million Dollar Roundtable. He was a recipient of the Joe Blair Community Leadership Award.

He was involved with the local community and his memberships included the Moshannon Lodge, F. & A.M., No. 391, Philipsburg. He was formerly a member of the Philipsburg Country Club.

Mr. Frank enjoyed a number of activities in his spare time, including golfing, attending a wide variety of sporting events and traveling. He also had his passion for photography.

He was married Dec. 24, 2008 in Key West, Fla., to the former Lorie J. Dolan. She survives at home.

He is also survived by one son, Stephen M. Frank and his wife, Tracy; one step-daughter, Tana Smith and her husband, Patrick; two grandchildren, Haley and Camryn Frank; two step-grandchildren, Kaily and Addyson Smith; and one brother, Melvin C. Frank and his wife, Kay, all of Philipsburg.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Brother David Krupa officiating.

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

A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted by the Moshannon Lodge at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1375 Martin St., Suite 206, State College, PA 16801 or at www.cancer.org.   

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

The Baltimore Life Insurance Co. will be flying its corporate flag at half-mast at its corporate offices in Owings Mills, Md., for the remainder of April in memory of Mr. Frank’s 49 years of service.  

Obituary Notice: Linda H. Rust (Provided photo)

Linda H. Rust, 62, daughter of Gay (Rowles) and the late Sgt. First Class (Ret.) Gordon E. Hummel, died at her home in Midland, Texas on April 6, 2017 of cancer. 

Born Oct. 26, 1954 in Tokyo, Japan as a military child, she got to see the world, including living in Italy and Germany. 

She was a 1972 graduate of the Clearfield High School. She was a 1976 graduate of Penn State and a 1978 graduate of the University of Tennessee, earning a Master of Business Administration degree. 

Working for Exxon Corp. in Houston, she met a fellow accountant from Virginia named Ken Rust. They married in May of 1984 in Grand Junction, Colo., and then welcomed two sons. 

She continued her career as an accountant and actively volunteered in the community at her children’s schools, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. 

A life-long lover of animals, in addition to her sons, she raised dogs, cats, gerbils, beta fish and a herd of desert box tortoises. 

She enjoyed spending time in the mountains and attending the theater. She was an avid reader and supported the arts. She focused on being healthy and protecting the environment. 

Over the years, she touched many lives and enjoyed making the world a better place. She was an excellent wife, mother, volunteer, parishioner and friend.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Rust of Midland, Texas; son, Owen (Brittany) Rust of Midland, Texas; son Colin (Porschia) Rust of Sugar Land, Texas; mother, Gay Hummel of Clearfield; and sister, Laurel Hummel of Anchorage, Alaska. She is also survived by two grandsons, Aiden Rust and Theodore Rust.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests support for Hospice of Midland, Texas, Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of America or any charity dedicated to the welfare of animals or the environment.

Robert “Bob” L. Thomas Sr., 88, of Anita, Pa., and formerly of DuBois, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home in Anita, Pa.

Born Aug. 20, 1928 in DuBois, he was the son of the late George and Irene (Reasinger) Thomas.

On Sept. 22, 1956, he married Bernice (Albanese) Thomas.  She preceded him in death Nov. 3, 2001.

Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He retired from the Deposit Bank as the head of maintenance after 13 years of service.  Prior to that, he worked for 30 years at Hallstrom Construction.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. 

He was a life member of the J.E. DuBois Hose Co. No. 3, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 519 and Assembly 2661 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. 

Mr. Thomas was a Pennsylvania State Constable where he served as vice president of the state constable organization. 

He was a captain of the former DuBois Auxiliary Police, a past president of the Gateway Fair Association and a past member of the DuBois Lions Club. 

He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Ruptured Ducks.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

He is survived by two children, Robert L. Thomas Jr. and his wife, Susan of Anita, Pa., and Christina G. Mumma and her husband, William of DuBois; four grandchildren, Shirley Dahrouge, Danielle Mozafari, Kirsta White and Billy Mumma; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Olivia Dahrouge.

Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Chizmar and a brother, James Thomas.

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

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be sent to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Clair “Huck” Husted, 90, of West Decatur died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his residence.

Born Sept. 12, 1926 at West Decatur, he was a son of the late George and Cora (McCartney) Husted.

Mr. Husted attended Philipsburg High School and was a salesman at the former Clasters of Philipsburg.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II and Korea. He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed camping, fly-fishing, woodworking and spending time with his family.

On Sept. 16, 1949 in Millville, Pa., he married Nancy I. (Evans) Husted, who died Oct. 31, 2016.

He is survived by a daughter, Shirley Coulter and her husband, Patrick of West Decatur; a son-in-law, Mahlon “Bart” Beals III of West Decatur; three grandchildren, Jennifer Bell and her husband, Adam, Matthew Coulter and his wife, Tabitha and Krista Sherwood and her husband, David; and five great-grandchildren, Jonah, Annaleigh, Brooks, Luke and Kendall.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Husted was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Beals; six brothers, Chester “Chet,” Russell “Buzz,” Harry “Newt,” Howard “Howd,” Merle “Kitty” and Eugene “Gene” and three sisters, Hazel Test, Helen “Hen” Beish and Ethel “Ets” Morrison.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Pastor Mike Knepp officiating.

Full military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery. 

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to VA Community Homecare Program, c/o Dubois VA Outpatient Clinic, 5690 Shaffer Rd., Dubois, PA 15801 or to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Leona (Graham) Van Hoyweghen, 93 years of age, died April 20, 2017.  She’d lived in Treasure Lake, DuBois, for the past 31 years and was formerly from Clearfield.

Born Sept. 12, 1923 in Woodland, she was the daughter of the former William and Mabel (Turner) Graham. 

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II in Washington, D.C. 

On Jan. 20, 1945, she married Joseph Van Hoyweghen, who was also serving in the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. 

They had a formal uniformed Naval wedding at the Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral in Washington with the wedding party members also being in full uniform. 

After her honorable discharge from the Navy and her husband’s eventual honorable discharge at the end of the war, they relocated to his home state of Michigan. Within a few years, the couple came back to Pennsylvania and spent their entire life here.

During her working years, she had various customer service and secretarial jobs in the Clearfield area. 

She loved the outdoors and working in the yard and gardens; but most of all, she always loved having a good book to read. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph (Joe), who died in 2011; her parents, William and Mabel Graham; her twin brother, Lester; her sister, Helen DeLong Brown; and a childhood sister, Charlotte.

She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas Trout of Marion, NY, who died in 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Thomas) Trout of Marion, NY and a son, Joseph (Karen) Van Hoyweghen Jr. of Rockton.  She leaves five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. But she will always be remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.      

There will be no public viewing.  Private funeral and burial arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc., DuBois. 

Mrs. Van Hoyweghen’s final resting place is next to her husband in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois.

Vera A. Phillips, 92, of (Parsonville) Houtzdale died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Tyrone Hospital in Tyrone.

Born Oct. 26, 1924 in (New Castle) RD Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Melissa (Walls) Albright. 

She married Ray I. Phillips on March 15, 1945. He preceded her in death Aug. 9, 2009.

Mrs. Phillips was of the Christian faith. She had worked for the former General Cigar of Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dean L. Phillips; a great-great-granddaughter, Alana Kanouff; four sisters, Jesse Cramer, Bess Martin, Louise Phillips and Faye Jean Berg; and four brothers, Porter, Roy, Earl and Bill Albright.

She is survived by two daughters, Diane Refalsky and her husband, Bob of DuBois and Sharon McIntire and her husband, Don of Houtzdale; two sisters, Lena Woods and her husband, Jack of West Decatur and Mary Yarger of (Sanborn) RD Houtzdale; and one brother, Richard Albright of Brisbin. 

She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Elaine V. Phillips of (Parsonville) RD Houtzdale; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later time. Burial will be at the Sanborn Cemetery (Sanborn) RD Houtzdale.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

Robert Matchock, 79, of Ramey died Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home.                        

Born June 2, 1937 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Lutz) Matchock.

On Sept. 29, 1962 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, he married Beverly J.  Shimmel, who preceded him in death in 2012

He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey.

He was a 1955 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School, and he worked as an equipment operator for PennDOT.

He will be deeply missed by his sons, Ronald A. Matchock and his wife, Nancy and Robert L. Matchock; a brother, John Matchock; and two grandchildren, Samantha and Jacob Matchock.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., Ramey. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, with the Rev Zab Amar as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey.

Condolences may be sent to: www.kruise-spewock.com.

Obituary Notice: Viola A. Ardary (Provided photo)

Viola Alverda Ardary, 96, a guest of Marion Manor in Curwensville and formerly of Curwensville, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Marion Manor.

Born May 27, 1920 in Pike Township, she was the daughter of Wayne and Marjorie (Riddle) Addleman. 

Mrs. Ardary was a homemaker and had done part-time work. She had also worked at the Clearfield Hospital for three years as a nurse’s aide. 

She had been a member of the former Calvary Baptist Tabernacle in Curwensville for 54 years. She had most recently attended the First Baptist Church of Curwensville.

On Sept. 12, 1939 in the First Baptist Church of Curwensville by the Rev. Paul E. Dale, she wed Maxwell E. Ardary, who preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1986. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ralph W. Addleman Sr.; and an infant grandson.

Surviving are three sons and their wives, W. Edmund “Gunner” Ardary and his wife, Audrey and Gordon M. Ardary and his wife, Judy, both of Curwensville, and C. Samuel Ardary and his wife, Barbara of Lumber City. 

Also surviving are five grandchildren Rick Ardary, Doug Ardary, Holly Bressler, Chris Caldwell and Matthew Ardary; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

At the request of Mrs. Ardary, there will be no public visitation, and graveside funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Daniel Osterhout officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery Curwensville.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833; the Curwensville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 312, Curwensville, PA 16833; or the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, 809 Turnpike Ave., 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.

William Allan Demmick, 86, of Grassflat died April 22, 2017 at his residence. Born Sept. 22, 1930, he was the son of the late Roy and Ellen Anderson Demmick.

Surviving are his son, William A. Demmick of Grassflat; daughter, Lynne McClister and her husband, Dave of Fallsington; four grandchildren, Joseph Demmick, Joseph McClister, Mark McClister and Lauren Marrazzo and her husband, Mike; and six great-grandchildren, Conner McClister, Cory McClister, Marley Demmick, Cheyanne Marrazzo, Aiden McClister and Carmella Marrazzo. Also surviving is his sister, Carol Keaton of Ohio.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a great-grandson, Tyler McClister and a sister, Barbara Anderson.

There will not be any public visitation, and funeral services will be private.

The Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is in charge of the arrangements. 

Obituary Notice: William L. Rauch (Provided photo)

William L. Rauch, 64, of Clearfield died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his home.

Born January 29, 1953, he was the son of the late William S. and Gloria V. (Aveni) Rauch.  He is survived by his former wife Cindy K. Rauch of Clearfield.

Mr. Rauch was of the Christian faith. He was retired from the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Woodland and was doing contracting work for Terry Briskar of Clearfield. He was a Clearfield High School graduate.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lorna McGovern and one brother, Brian Aveni.

He is survived by two sons, Jody S. Rauch and his wife, Holly of Philipsburg and Justin M. Rauch and his wife, Kayla of Punxsutawney; three sisters, Linda Lope and her husband, Robert of Curwensville, Amy Dixon and her husband, Rodney of Virginia and Peggy Laird and her husband, Walter of West Decatur; one brother, Jeff Rauch and his wife, Lynda of West Decatur; two grandchildren, Andrew Mark Rauch and Ava Olivia Rauch; and a sister-in-law, Marcella Aveni of Woodland.

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

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Ann M. Bumbarger (Provided photo)

Ann M. Bumbarger, 84, of Morrisdale went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Aug. 14, 1932 in Drifting, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary Franek Yatchik.

Mrs. Bumbarger was a homemaker. 

On Nov. 15, 1949 at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, she wed Lewis L. Bumbarger Sr., who survives at home. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary together this year. 

Along with her husband, she is survived by daughters, Debra Conklin and Kim Campbell, both of Morrisdale, and Christine Watson and her husband, Richard of Culpepper, Va.; a son, Daniel Bumbarger and his wife, Estelle of Hudson, Mass.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Bumbarger was the last of her generation. Along with her parents, she was preceded by a son, Lewis Jr; a grandson, Lewis III; a brother, John Yatchik; a sister, Martha Swancer; and a son-in-law, John Conklin.

There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in St. Severin’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Drifting.

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