George H. Combs, 72, of Flinton, died at his residence. He was born Jan. 13, 1945 in Pikeville, Ky., the son of Marcus V. Combs and Nettie Mae Robinson.

Mr. Combs worked as a self-employed carpenter.

Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Lee (Webb) Combs; sons, George Darren Combs, Christopher Combs, Todd Combs and Stephen Craig Combs; daughters, Tonia Habeil and Ashley Morgan; brother, Marcus Combs Jr.; and sisters, Priscilla, Annette, Ada and Margaret.

He was preceded in death by father, Marcus V. Combs; mother, Nettie Mae Robinson; and sister, Kathryn.

At the request of Mr. Combs, there isn’t any viewing, visitation or services.

Mary K. “Polly” Petersen, 70, of DuBois died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Sept. 30, 1946 in Indianapolis, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Kathleen (Horgan) Logan.

On Aug. 26, 1972, she married John C. Petersen.  He survives.

Mrs. Petersen retired as a registered nurse from the DuBois Regional Medical Center after more than 20 years of service. 

She worked in the emergency room and for Home Health in the Bennett’s Valley area.

She was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a past Eucharistic minister. 

She was also a volunteer at the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois. Mrs. Petersen loved to read and vacation at the shore.

She is survived by three children, Matthew Petersen and his wife, Kristine of Ashburn, Va., Jennifer Petersen and her husband, Jeffrey Wisneski of Pittsburgh and David Petersen and his wife, Katie of Linden, Pa.

She is survived by three brothers, Joseph Logan and his wife, Claire of California and John Logan and Charles Logan, both of Washington, D.C., and two sisters, Ann Lawlor and her husband, Greg of Maryland and Elizabeth Buff and her husband, Ernest of New Jersey. She is also survived by a grandson, Linus Wisneski.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Jonathan Wisneski as celebrant.

Memorials may be sent to Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, 47 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Alice V. Pleskonko Stratton, 99, of Windy Hill Village PSL and formerly a resident of Philipsburg, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Windy Hill Village PSL in Philipsburg.

Born Nov. 23, 1917 in Grassflat, she was the daughter of the late John Philip and Onessa (Potter) Lund.  She married John Pleskonko in 1936 in Maryland; he preceded her in death June 12, 1974.

She was of the Christian faith. She had worked as a clerk for the former Cowdricks Pharmacy in Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Lathers; one sister, Ada Huston; and one brother, Millard Lund.

She is survived by three daughters, Joanne A. Supenia and her husband, George of Osceola Mills, Betty Sutton of Charlotte, NC and Karen James and her husband, Benson Nadell of San Francisco, Calif.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Messiah Baptist Cemetery in Lanse. There will be no visitation or viewing.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: Windy Hill Village PSL, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

William Gilbert McLaughlin, 74, of Osceola Mills died Monday, April 24, 2017 at Penn Highland DuBois

Born Aug. 18, 1942 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mary Helen (Kosky) McLaughlin.

Mr. McLaughlin was of the Catholic faith.

He was a retired truck driver for Butler Trucking in Curwensville. He graduated from the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Lester McLaughlin.

He is survived by three daughters, Robin Miles and her husband, Jim of Tyrone, Kelli Kitko and her husband, Tim of Madera and Tanya McLaughlin of Summerfield, Fla.; one sister, Nancy Bloom of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and five grandchildren, Charles, Jordyn, Ethan, Jarriet and Bryant.

A family memorial service will be held at a later time.  Place of burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Osceola Mills. There will be no viewing or visitation.

The family wishes the deepest, heartfelt gratitude to Larry and Betty Dixon of Osceola Mills for everything.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Lorraine Beatrice (Olson) Dinant (Provided photo)

Lorraine Beatrice (Olson) Dinant of Brockton, Mass., and formerly of Houtzdale, died peacefully in her sleep April 19, 2017. She was 97.

Calling hours will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., 200 David St., Houtzdale.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Andrew “Andy” Jerome officiating. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Brisbin.

She was born in Houtzdale to Oscar and Leola (Custer) Olson on Jan. 15, 1920.  She attended the former Woodward School in Houtzdale.

She was the loving wife of Lloyd William “Willie” Dinant, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage, many laughs, much love and an abiding faith in God. He preceded her in death in 2006.

She loved to help others and to teach them about Jesus. She was a long-time member of New Hope Christian Fellowship, formerly known as the Primitive Methodist Church, in Houtzdale.

She served as the superintendent of the children’s ministries, organized Vacation Bible School and taught Sunday school for many years.

She was employed at Causer Brothers’ Five and Ten store in Houtzdale and at the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging.

She enjoyed giving back to her community as she worked with children at the area Head Start program, providing early education and health services, as well as bringing meals to those in need with the local Meals on Wheels program.

She was known for her quick humor, and she loved to visit and laugh with family and friends. She also made, in her family’s opinion, the world’s best pie and blackberry cobbler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; her brothers, Robert “Bob” Olson and Thomas “Tommy” Olson; her sisters, Joyce Finney, Dorothy Horgus and Mary Catherine “Kay” Jones; and her son, William Lloyd “Bill” Dinant.

She is survived by her sister, Eleanor Sefchick of Hudson, Ohio; her daughter, Donna L. (Dinant) Coats and her husband, Rawson “Bud” Coats of Brockton, Massa.; her son, Keith W. Dinant and his wife, Rosemarie Dinant of Hamilton, Mass.; her grandchildren, Audrey L. Coats, Gregory W. Coats and his wife, Nickelle “Nikki” Coats and Noelle (Dinant) Graves and her husband, Michael Graves; and her four great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Coats, Laney Maher and Lili Coats and Michael Graves.

Leonard Joseph Shepherd of Morrisdale died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Donna of Morrisdale; children, Robert Shepherd of Youngstown, Ohio, Denise (Brett) Bernstein of Niceville, Fla., and Christine (Scott) McCann of Warren, Ohio; step-sons, Kevin (Lori Shaw) Croyle and Nick (Glenna) Croyle; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be no public visitation. Services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Obituary Notice: Marie A. Gravel (Provided photo)

Marie A. Gravel, 72, of Smokerun died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

Born Aug. 3, 1944 in Danby, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Leona (Wilkens) Reynolds.

She will be deeply missed by her two sons, Ben (Amy) Kusinski and Ed (Lynn) Kusinski, both of Connecticut; four grandchildren, Julianna, Emily, Lauren and Joshua Kusinski; long-time companion, Hank Goding; and four brothers, Mark, Earl, Edward and William Reynolds.

Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

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

Francis E. “Fran” Gutowski, 72, of DuBois died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born March 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Rachel M. (Cheslock) Gutowski. 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, who served during the Vietnam War in France.

On July 20, 1968, he married Rita (Novario) Gutowski.  She survives.

He retired from Penelec as an office supervisor after 28 years of service.  After retirement, he was the owner/operator of Nelson’s Grocery on Maple Avenue.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where he was a member of the funeral lunch team. 

He was a past board member of the DuBois Area United Way and the American Red Cross.  He was a member of Compassionate Friends. 

His passion was cooking and taking care of people, but above all, he loved being with his family.

He is survived by five daughters, Julia Gutowski, Jennifer Nixon and her husband, Donald, Mary Shaffer and her husband, Brian, Frances “Franny” Gallagher and her husband, Brian and Nicki Gutowski and her companion, Nick Forsythe, all of DuBois; two sisters, Helena Leair and her husband, Clarence and Mary Gutowski, both of Weedville; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Henry Gutowski.

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

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer and Fr. B. LaMonte Sayers co-celebrating.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy L. Killion (Provided photo)

Dorothy L. Killion, 81, of Tyrone and formerly of Osceola Mills, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the UPMC Altoona Hospital in Altoona.

Born August 17, 1935 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Gladine (Skelton) Vroman. 

She married Earl C. Killion on Sept. 15, 1954 in Philipsburg. He preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1989.

Mrs. Killion was a member of the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church.

She was retired from the former Clearfield County Library of Osceola Mills. She was a 1953 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Alan Killion and an infant son, Michael Killion.

She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Sankey and her husband, Jack of (Chester Hill) Philipsburg and Mary Beth Kensinger and her husband, Edward of Tyrone; one son, Earl A. Killion of Allport; one sister, Lenore Hughes of Philipsburg; and two brothers, Fred Vroman of Munson and John Vroman and his companion, Sherry Hemphill of Osceola Mills. 

She is also survived by four grandchildren, John and Michael Sankey and Dale and Zachary Kensinger and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. D. Z. Lewis Jr. officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. Friday until funeral time at the funeral home.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Robert L. ‘Butch’ Davis (Provided photo)

Robert L. ‘Butch’ Davis, 63, of Curwensville and formerly of Osceola, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017.  He died at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Feb. 24, 1954 in South Bend, Ind., a son of the late Robert and Nancy (Helvey) Davis.

Mr. Davis was an owner/operator truck driver for many years. He’d traveled to 48 states.  He was then employed by Sapp Bros. Trucking as a fuel hauler.

He was Christian by faith. He was known for his love for sharing stories and jokes.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor ‘Ellie’ (Russell) Davis, to whom he was wed  in Las Vegas; two daughters, Melissa Davis of DuBois and Becky Davis of Curwensville; three granddaughters, Emilee and Camryn Spencer and Mylah Drobny; a brother, Rusty Davis and his wife, Teena of Osceola, Ind.; and a sister, Candace Martin and her husband, Eric of Lincoln Park, Mich.

At the request of Mr. Davis, there will be no public visitation. 

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville. 

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ellie Davis, 131 Allegheny St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

Obituary Notice: Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Hughes (Provided photo)

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Hughes, 81, of Osceola Mills died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home.

Born March 19, 1936 in Brisbin, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (Sheridan) Rodgers. 

She married Leo P. Hughes on Oct. 13, 1956 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Houtzdale. He survives at home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant brothers.

Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, where she was the organist for more than 50 years and a member of the Rosary Society. 

She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court, St. Victoria Chapter No. 646, in Houtzdale.

She was a homemaker. She was a 1953 graduate of the former Houtzdale-Woodland-Brisbin High School, and she attended the Indiana State Teachers College.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Frances M. Hughes of Metairie, La., Mary Jo Gunter of Tyrone and Jean E. Brooks and her husband, Todd of Manassas Va., and five sons, Martin J. Hughes of Duncansville, Leo P. Hughes Jr. and his wife, Lori of Lakeville, Mass., Joseph G. Hughes and his wife, Jacqueline Hughes, DDS of Chambersburg, Patrick L. Hughes, DMD of Washington, D.C., and Thomas E. Hughes of Williamsport.

She is also survived by two sisters, Rita Kennedy and her husband, Edmund of Williamsport and Judy Crago and her husband, Walt of San Tan Valley, Ariz.; one brother, Patrick Rodgers of Emporium; and 22 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Robert J. Horgas, celebrant, and Msgr. Joseph K. Bobal and Father Joseph P. Stascewski co-celebrants.  Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society and Catholic Daughters of America at 7:45 p.m. Monday.

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

LaRue R. Kessler, 88, of Altoona and formerly of Sandy Ridge, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Altoona.

Born March 16, 1929, she was a daughter of Ernest and Bernice (Boyer) Reese, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was a 1947 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.

She was retired from the dietary department at the former Philipsburg State General Hospital.

Prior to her service at the hospital, she was employed as a switchboard operator with Bell Telephone and then with Viceroy, formerly of Osceola Mills.

She was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Sandy Ridge. She was a dedicated volunteer to both her church and the Mountain Top Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

Also, she had been a volunteer with the former Philipsburg State General Hospital Auxiliary during her retirement.

She enjoyed a number of activities, including reading, flower gardening and quilting.

She was married Aug. 1, 1953 in Philipsburg to Roland S. “Pat” Kessler. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1997.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marietta Johnson and Lane Dixon and five brothers, Horace, Jack, Robert, Franklin and Donald Reese.

She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Yingling and her husband, David of York; one son, William P. Kessler and his wife, Kimberly of Altoona; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Reese and his wife, Peggy of Glen Mills and Walter Reese and his wife, Patty of Dallastown; one sister-in-law, Kay Reese of Martinsburg; and one brother-in-law, William Johnson of Erie.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg. Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. May 20 at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Sandy Ridge, with Pastor Jennifer Heikes officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677. 

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

Obituary Notice: Barry A. Altemus Sr. (Provided photo)

Barry Allen Altemus Sr., 60, of Grampian died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born June 6, 1956 in Easton, he was the son of Russell Altemus and Pauline (Snyder) Altemus McManigle. 

Mr. Altemus was a self-employed lumberman and sawmill operator. He had previously worked for Brookville Wood Products and Robbins Logging. 

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was affiliated with the Greenville Church of the Brethren of Grampian and a member of the Eagles Ridge Golf Club.

He loved his family and his dog, Elmer. He loved doing woodworking and building, being a lumberman, operating his sawmill, golfing and helping others.

On June 19, 1997 in DuBois, he wed the former Stacey Hepfer, who survives, along with his mother of Falls Creek.

Surviving are three children, Barry Allen Altemus Jr. and his wife, Jessica of DuBois, Jill Bott and her husband, Kevin of Georgia and Baylee Jo Sabatine, at home, and 11 grandchildren, Devyn, Rylie, Jadyn, Jordyn, Dominic, Donavyn, Michaela, Isabelle, Cecilia and Dawson.

Also surviving are three siblings, Sandy Fisher of Stroudsburg, Russell “Bud” Altemus and his wife, Sherry of Altoona and Robert Altemus of DuBois and three step-siblings, George McManigle of Punxsutawney, Robin Curry of DuBois and Matt McManigle of Brookville.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, William Altemus.

At the request of Mr. Altemus, there will be no public visitation.

A public memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

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: I. Marguerite Dickey (Provided photo)

I. Marguerite Dickey, 91, of Lock Haven and formerly of Lamar, Mill Hall and Salona, Pa., died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Haven Skilled Rehabilitation & Nursing in Lock Haven, Pa.

Born Oct. 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Hendricks) Kelley. 

She married Robert Glen Dickey on March 16, 1945 in Dover, NJ. He preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1994.

She was a member of the Flemington First Church of Christ in Mill Hall, Pa.

She worked with her husband in the operation of the Dickey Dairy Farm in Salona. She was also a homemaker. 

She graduated from the former Lock Haven High School in Lock Haven.  Her hobbies included embroidering, and she was an avid Phillies baseball team fan.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Neff and Patricia Bennett and three brothers, Robert, Richard and Jack Kelley.

She is survived by five daughters, Sandra L. Heath and her husband, J. Charles Heath of Osceola Mills, Roberta A. Bower of Picayune, Miss., Eleanor E. Laughner of Ocean Park, Wash., Susan Gourly and her husband, Ronald of Hummelstown and Kim McElwain and her husband, John of Troupsburg, NY; two sons, Terry W. Dickey and his wife, Deborah of Beech Creek and John G. Dickey and his wife, Cathy of Lock Haven. 

She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Flemington First Church of Christ in Mill Hall with the Rev. Mark Riley officiating. 

Burial will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Lamar Township in Clinton County.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the funeral time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Mill Hall, PA 17751.

Funeral services are under the care of the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Osceola Mills.

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

Joann M. Bryan, 82, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at her home.

Born March 24, 1935 in Pottsville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Bert and Doris (Ridgeway) Mathews. 

She married Gerald L. Bryan on Feb. 28, 1953 in Osceola Mills. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 2012.

Mrs. Bryan was a member of the Centre United Methodist Church in Osceola Mills. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Larry Josefik; an infant great-grandson, Trevor Hubler; and four brothers, James, Bert Jr., Donald and John Mathews.

She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Franek of Drifting, Denise Dillon of Philipsburg and Delores Hudson of Sandy Ridge; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday 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 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. Friday until funeral time at the funeral home.

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

Thomas E. Kline, 89 of DuBois and formerly of Somerset, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born March 13, 1928 in Bigler, he was the son of the late Ai and Ruth (Barnett) Kline. 

On Oct. 23, 1954 in State College, he married Kathryn A. (Archer) Kline.  She preceded him in death in 2008.

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

In 1980, he retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Pennsylvania State Trooper after 27 years of service.

He attended the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He was a member of the American Legion in Somerset and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid golfer and a member of Scottish Heights Golf Club, Brockport.

He is survived by three brothers, Clifford Kline of York, Emery Kline of DuBois and William Kline of Phillipsburg and two sisters, Hilda Shively of DuBois and Idabelle Kirkwood of Jersey Shore.

In addition to his parents and Wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Norman, Ernest and Emerson Kline.

Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home, & Crematorium Inc., with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.  Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Samuel J. B. Martell Sr. (Provided photo)

Samuel J. B. Martell Sr., 45, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Samuel C. Cutler and Shirley R. Cutler of Allport.

He was a member of the Clearfield Moose Lodge No. 97. His hobbies included joining billiards leagues with close friends and family, fishing and camping.

He had two daughters, Alexandria M. Martell and Mckayla M. Martell and a son, Samuel J. B. Martell Jr.

His sisters were Beverly Howell (Rich), Christina Pike, Diane Foster and Lisa Nightengale. His brothers were Steven L. Martell (Rhennae) and Bryan “Scott” Houdeshell (Vanessa).

Other survivors include his caregiver since 2008, Lottie Lamb, and several nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, many aunts and uncles and his father, Samuel C. Cutler.

Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.

Albert E. Franek, 80, of Warren, Ohio died peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2017, at Community Skilled Health Care Centre in Warren, Ohio following a five-year battle with esophageal cancer.

He was born April 8, 1937 in Ramey, the only child of the late Martin J. and Mary H. Pillar Franek, and came to Warren after graduating in 1955 from Moshannon Joint High School, Madera.

He retired as a crane man from Grinnell Steel after 29 years of service. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the St. William Catholic Church in Champion.

He enjoyed listening to polka music and woodworking. He was a handyman who was always willing to help others. He enjoyed traveling, especially to casinos. Most of all, he was proud of being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Judith Frenchie, to whom he was married Oct. 19, 1963; his mother-in-law, Mary (Uhrin) Frenchie of Warren; one niece; and two nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Martin Frenchie.

Calling hours will take place from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Sinchak & Kaszowski Funeral Home, 727 E. Market St., Warren, Ohio 44481 and again from 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Thursday at the Narthex of St. William Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. William Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Michael D. Balash as celebrant. Burial will follow at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions take the form of donations to the St. William Catholic Church Capital Campaign Fund, 5431 Mahoning Ave., Warren, Ohio 44483.

Frances G. “Jenny” Slack Foradora, 97, of Falls Creek died Monday, May 1, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Louis Frank Slack and Sophia Josephine Miklic.

On March 31, 1943, she married Paul Joseph Foradora.  He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1974.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, reading, baking and gardening, as well as visiting with family and friends.

She was a member of the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She was also a member of the American Fraternal Union of Baggaley Lodge No. 13.

She is survived by five children, Lynn Smathers and her husband, Gerald of Franklin, Denise Foradora and Mark Foradora, both of Falls Creek, Paul Foradora Jr. and his wife, Sonya of Cleveland, Ohio and Bart Foradora and his wife, Nancy of DuBois.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Sophia Urbank, Mary Kozel, Agnes Slack, Christine Alburg and Annie Slack and three brothers, Louis Slack, Joe Slack and Rudolph Slack.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Falls Creek with Fr. Matias M. Quimno as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Wound Warriors Project, P.O. Box 78517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or Gallagher’s Army: Fallen Officer Fund, 244 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10001.

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

Virginia I. “Ginny” Nesbitt, 91, formerly of DuBois, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Oct. 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Edna E. (Roderick) Wray.

On Jan. 4, 1947, she married John A. “Jack” Nesbitt. He preceded her in death Nov. 25, 2007.

She worked at Rockwell International Manufacturing and was a nurse’s aide at the DuBois Hospital.  She enjoyed planting flowers and sewing.

She is survived by two sons, William D. Nesbitt and his wife, Linda of Oakland, Ky., and Bruce A. Nesbitt of DuBois; three brothers, Thomas Wray and Earl Wray and his wife, Ginny, both of DuBois, and William Wray of Hamburg, Pa.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Wray and Kathryn Matson; three brothers, Robert “Auckie” Wray, Melvin “Boobie” Wray and Harry “Sooner” Wray; three infant sons, twin boys, Dennis and Daniel and Richard; and an infant daughter, Betsy Lynn.

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

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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