Obituary Notice: Dorothy M. Wagoner (Provided photo)

Dorothy M. Wagoner, 80, of Mahaffey died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born Dec. 13, 1936 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Ida O. (Riddle) Lind.

Mrs. Wagoner was employed by the former Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad. She had also served on the Greenwood Township Board of Elections for 30 years.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Curwensville, where she served as the church treasurer.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly L. (Wagoner) Spencer and her husband, William A. of Ellwood City and their children, Michaela and Alessandra Spencer, and Karen (Wagoner) Bear and her husband, Philip of Harrisburg and their daughter, Jessica Bear; a brother, Charles E. Lind and his wife, Susan R. of Venice, Fla.; and a sister, Elizabeth Lind of Sarasota, Fla.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Wagoner on July 9, 1993. 

Per Mrs. Wagoner’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services.  A private memorial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Attn: Roof Fund, 406 Pine St., Curwensville, or to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, in Dorothy Wagoner’s memory.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, is in charge of arrangements.

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

Francis A. “Tony” Wetherson, 52, of Ramey died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born June 13, 1964 in Erie, he was the son of Josephine M. “Jessie” Wetherson of Clearfield and the late Robert D. Wetherson Sr.

He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

He is survived by his brother, Robert D. Wetherson Jr. of Ramey; a sister, Mary Beth Wetherson of Clearfield; and a nephew, Joshua Wetherson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church, with the Rev. Marc J. Solomon as celebrant. (Everyone please meet at the church). Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

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

Obituary Notice: Jay W. Buhler (Provided photo)

Jay Warren Buhler, 71, of Grampian peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence.

Born Jan. 27, 1946, in Altoona, he was a son of Edward Daniel and Bertha Rae (Treese) Buhler. 

On April 13, 1968 in Erie, he wed the former Sandra L. Goll, who survives along with three children, Lisa Gedris and her husband, David of Pittsburgh, Matt Buhler and his wife, Jessica of DuBois and Ben Buhler and his partner, Danielle Dimichelo of Raleigh, NC.   

Also surviving are three grandchildren, MacKenzie, Gavin and Lily, as well as his brother- and sister-in-law, Paul and Elizabeth Goll, and a sister-in-law, Betty Buhler.

In addition to his family, he is survived by his other “kids,” the many former students who will always remember him as “Mr. Buhler.”  He was a beloved music teacher with the Curwensville Area School District for more than 27 years before retiring in 1999. 

Mr. Buhler was an influence and an inspiration to those who studied with him, were encouraged by him and who knew him as equally prepared to lovingly give hugs or kicks in the pants, as circumstances indicated.

He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As well as teaching music to students and adults for more than 40 years, he was an accomplished musician who frequently shared both his vocal and instrumental talents. 

He found particular joy in leading the Grampian Band for more than 15 years, and by fostering in others an appreciation for his favorite song, “MacArthur Park.”  To scores of musicians, he was fondly known as “the Leader of the Band.”

He was a member of Noble Lodge No. 480 F. & A.M., for which he twice proudly served as Master, and of the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, where he carried out duties as a deacon and sang in the choir. 

A U.S. Naval veteran serving in several field bands, he was affiliated with local, state and national education associations and held memberships with MENC, the National Association for Music Education and the Theta Xi Fraternity.  Locally, he conducted the (Clearfield) Choral Society and was involved with the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre.

In 2015, he was honored with the title of Grampian Citizen of the Year, and he was named a Progressland’s Person of the Week in 2016.

During his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking, golf, 3D archery tournaments, model trains, fishing, hunting, skiing and grilling in his back yard. 

He was a lover of the Harry Potter books, and he had a great fondness for Labrador retrievers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward Ray Buhler.

At Mr. Buhler’s request, there will be no public visitation.

A public “Celebration of Life” Service is planned for May 28 at Irvin Park on Susquehanna Avenue in Curwensville with the Rev. Gary B. Jewart officiating.

A Masonic Memorial Services will be conducted by members of the Noble Lodge No. 480 F.&A.M. Curwensville starting at 1:30 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service starting immediately after.  All of Mr. Buhler’s family, friends and acquaintances are invited to attend and bring a lawn chair

Memorial contributions can be made to the Jay Buhler/Harriet Carfley Music Scholarship Fund, in care of the Curwensville Music Boosters Association, Attn: Mrs. Cindy Penvose, 650 Beech St., Curwensville, PA, 16833.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Marlene H. Rowles (Provided photo)

Marlene Harriet Rowles, 78, of Curwensville died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her residence.

Born July 24, 1938 in Wallaceton, she was the daughter of William Edward and Mary Eva (Hull) Good.

Mrs. Rowles was a homemaker and Protestant by faith. 

She was a former member of the Clearfield Eagles, the Clearfield L.O.O.M., the Clearfield American Legion and the Clearfield VFW.

On Aug. 16, 1958 in Clearfield, she wed Ronald Rowles, who preceded her in death Aug. 8, 1986.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Donna Good and two brothers, William Gerald and Raymond Good.

Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Pry and her husband, Dave and Patty Martell and her husband, Kevin, both of Curwensville, four grandchildren, Tricia, Sonja, Marlene and Ronnie and 10 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Judy Good and JoAnn “Annie” Condon, both of Clearfield, and three brothers, John N. Good of Reynoldsville, James “Jim” Good and his wife, Janet Marie of Princess Anna, Md., and Ronald Good and his wife, Amy of Woodland.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rowles will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. David Hamilton officiating.  Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery in Glen Richey.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and again from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday.

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.

Robert L. Sheroke, 65, of Morrisdale went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2017, at his residence. Born Aug. 9, 1951, he was the son of the late John and Mary Batcho Sheroke.

For 45 years, he had been wed to Mary C. Hrenko Sheroke, who survives at home. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, R.J., Melanie, Molly and Brue and five grandchildren.

He worked for Sheroke Land Surveys and the Department of Environmental Protection.

There will be no public visitation. Funeral services will be private.  Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Shirley M. Albert (Provided photo)

Shirley M. Albert, 85, of Morrisdale died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Dayspring Personal Care Home, Morrisdale.

Born April 27, 1932 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Margaret (Northammer) Wilkinson.

She was a 1949 graduate of Cooper Township High School and a member of the First Church of Christ, Philipsburg.

She was a postmaster at the Kylertown Post Office for more than 40 years. She loved working at the post office and interacting with her customers.

She also enjoyed parades, fireworks, traveling and attending her children’s school functions.

On May 8, 1954 in Kylertown, she married Gerald L. Albert, who died Oct. 5, 2014.

Shirley is survived by a daughter, Debra L. Albert of Spencer, W.Va.; two sons, Joel L. Albert and his wife, Patricia of West Decatur and G. Randy Albert and his wife, Victoria of Morrisdale; a sister, Gail Fao and her husband, Joe of Lemont; four grandchildren, Ryan Albert and his wife, Shannon, Eliza Baird and her husband, Bret, Cheyenne Albert and Wyatt Albert; and two great-granddaughters, Margaret Albert and Elinor Albert.  

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

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Pastor Ryan Parish officiating. Burial will be at the Kylertown Presbyterian Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

The family would like to thank the staff of the Dayspring Personal Care Home for all the kind and loving care they provided.

Mary J. Colville, 98, of DuBois died Friday, May 5, 2017. Born Sept. 13, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Agnes (Rebich) Matusick.

She was married to Henry W. Colville.  He preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1980.

Mrs. Colville retired from the Brockway Glass Company in 1980 after many years of service.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. Most of all, she loved to be with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. Vida of DuBois and Jean M. Strishock and her husband, Stephen of Brockway; two sisters, Elizabeth Bigar and Jane “Bunny” Astori, both of DuBois; eight grandchildren, Gary and Gregory Vida, Kristen Goodwin, Stephen Strishock, Michelle Becker, Erica Steele and Shawn and Kyle Doutt; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Doutt; a grandson, Matthew Doutt; five sisters, Madeline Fauls, Helen Matusick, Catherine Bodnar, Anna Wilson and Barbara Davis; and five brothers, George, Stephen, Joseph, Thomas and Francis Matusick.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. A scriptural wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m.

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

Memorials may be placed with St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801, and or Make a Wish Foundation, 109 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

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

Grace A. McTavish, 85, of Philipsburg died Friday, May 5, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born Jan. 31, 1932 in Pottersdale, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Virginia F. (Wooster) Moore.

She was a graduate of the former Cooper Township High School. She was employed with General Cigar, formerly of Philipsburg, until her retirement.

She enjoyed a number of activities, including flower gardening, crocheting, reading and spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Leo and Frank “Butchie” Moore; and one infant brother, Paul Moore.

She is survived by three daughters, Kathy Reiter and her husband, Perry of Morrisdale, Karen McClellan and her companion, John Ferguson of State College and Lisa Stiner of Philipsburg and one son, James “Bob” McTavish Jr. of Munson.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Angel (Reiter) Smith and her husband, Michael, Douglas McClellan Jr., Erica (McClellan) Kertis and her husband, A.J., Curtis Stiner and his companion, Deeadda Rorabaugh, Kyle McTavish and his wife, Rachelle, Kayla McTavish, James McTavish III and Tristan Stiner; six great-grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Ethan Smith, Keshawn Rorabaugh, Henley Grace McTavish, Kennedy Anne McTavish and Bellamy McTavish; and one great-grandson, Baby Kertis, who “is on the way.”

She is survived by six sisters, Marie Watkins and Sonya Renaud and her husband, Duane, all of Frenchville, Dotty Peters of Clearfield, Bette Hahn of Philipsburg, Joanne Maney and her husband, “Herb” of Pine Glen and Bonnie Sabol and her husband, Robert of Allport and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, c/o Claire McGonigal Potter, Treasurer, 114 Haggerty Rd., St. Mary’s, PA 15857.

The arrangements are 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.

Anna A. Baker, 96, of DuBois died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born June 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anthony B. and Anna A. (Jasinskas) Matulis.

On June 19, 1943, she married Gregory C. Baker.  He preceded her in death March 2, 1999.

She retired from Brockway Glass Company.  Prior to that, she had worked at B.F. Goodrich in DuBois and Jackson China Co. in Falls Creek. 

She was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and the Old Towne Beagle Club. 

She, along with her husband, raised beagles and always loved gardening and the outdoors.

She is survived by a sister, Mary M. Scarnati of Brockway.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Leo Matulis; a sister, Jane Foradori; and a foster sister, Adelle Makufka.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Barbara B. Peters (Provided photo)

Barbara B. Peters, 90, a retired Clearfield school teacher of Sonora, Calif., and formerly of Clearfield, died May 4, 2017.

Born June 1, 1926 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Amy “Dolly” Peters.

Ms. Peters was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church and Choir for many years. She was a graduate of the Clearfield High School in 1944.

She graduated from the Lock Haven College in 1948. She taught in Windber, Pa., as well as at East High School, Columbus, Ohio, until returning to Clearfield in 1964.

She has spent the past 18 years enjoying life and her dear friends in California.

As a high school physical education and heath teacher in Clearfield until retirement in 1986, Ms. Peters was instrumental in improving opportunities for girls in many sports, some for the first time in the Clearfield School District.

Ms. Peters was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Amy Peters; grandparents, Charles F. Peters and Pearl McQuillen (Peters; as well as her uncles, Charles “Budd” Peters and Robert L. Peters and aunt and uncle, Fred and Dorothea Cochrane.

There will be no visitation and burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.

A service of remembrance will be held at 1:30 p.m. May 13 at the West Side United Church with Dr. Rev. Joleen A. Willis officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made at the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, the West Side United Church or Penn Highlands Hospital, Clearfield.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. 

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

Michael D. Bigney, 69, of Sarver, Pa., and formerly of DuBois, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Saxony Health Center in Saxonburg, Pa.

Born April 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Shirley D. and Betty (Palmer) Bigney.

Mr. Bigney was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.

He retired from Glenn O. Hawbaker.  Prior to that, he had worked in security at the DuBois Regional Medical Center. 

He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.  He was a Boy Scout leader for many years.

He is survived by three children, Heather Lynne Anne Bigney of Sarver, Pa., Brent J. Bigney of DuBois and Michael G. Bigney and his wife, Jana of Waterford, Va.; a brother, Patrick Bigney and his wife, Loretta of Vero Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Vanessa Wascovich and Kyle Bigney and Palmer and Joelle Bigney.

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

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard at the church. Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Patricia Ann Lindemuth (Provided photo)

Patricia Ann (Lawrence) Lindemuth, 78, of Lanse went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 7, 2017 at her residence.

Born May 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Davis) Lawrence.

She was a graduate of the Cooper Township High School. She was employed in numerous fields during her working career, some including the Bell Restaurant, Kylertown; Headstart, Philipsburg; Philipsburg Hospital; and PennDOT.

She was a member of the Winburne Presbyterian Church and an active member of the Senior Choir, True Blue Class and Sunday school. She touched many lives with her kindness, generosity and love.

Surviving are her children, Jeff Lindemuth, Brenda Mayhue and Jodi Fenush and her husband, Anthony and their son, Travis Fenush, and her sister, Betty Jane Hoffman Bradford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-laws, Donald K. Hoffman and Edward Bradford; and a son-in-law, Joe Mayhue.

There will be no public visitation or funeral services per her request.

She would like to leave you with this poem, “I’m Free.”

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path of God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay the way. I found that Peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.  My life’s been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. God wanted me now; he set me free!

A special thank-you to all who called, visited, sent flowers or sent food to her house. These were all greatly appreciated.

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

Obituary Notice: Jeffrey B. “Biz” Blowers (Provided photo)

Jeffrey B. “Biz” Blowers, 62, of Bells Landing died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Mr. Blowers was born Feb. 11, 1955 in Clearfield, the son of Raymond L. and Lois “Butch” (Hummel) Blowers.

He was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School in the class of 1973.

Mr. Blowers had worked for the Benjamin Coal Co. Railroad, Sanders Bridge Construction and New Enterprise.

He had played semi-pro football with the White Tail Bucks. He was an avid outdoorsman, and he enjoyed listening to live music and was an entertaining storyteller.

He was famous for two phrases, which he conveyed to everyone: “God Bless us all big and small” and “Cheer up better days are coming.”

Mr. Blowers served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam era on the Ice Breaker Glacier.

He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, Melvin Blowers and his wife, Gloria of Sautee, Ga., Raymond Blowers and his wife, Nancy of La Porte, Ind., Larry Blowers and his wife, Jan of Gladstone, Mo., Kathy “Cougar” Lamoreau and her husband, Denny of Clearfield and Helen Rhine and her husband, John of Curwensville; seven nephews and one niece; several great-nieces and great-nephews; his former wife, Rebecca Miller of Clearfield; and his beloved dogs, Butch and Stella.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Honor Guard, the Civil Air Patrol or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Shirley J. Kelichner, 80, of Sykesville died Monday, May 8, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born July 4, 1936 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Pinchok) Jacobs.

On Aug. 27, 1955, she married Allison J. “Jack” Kelichner Jr.  They were married for 62 years, and he preceded her in death March 13, 2017. 

She retired as a bookkeeper from Kovalchick Salvage Co. in Sykesville after more than 25 years of service.

She was a member of the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church where she worked on the bereavement lunch team. 

She loved to watch television murder mysteries, but most of all she loved to take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Young and her husband, Chuck of Sykesville and Paula Stine and her husband, Patrick of DuBois; two grandchildren, Rebecca Bush and Scott Young; and five great-grandchildren, Kaden and Ryleigh Bush, Maddox and Ciana Young and Makayla Dyer.

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 Parastas service will be held at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Vasyl Banyk as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840 and or the Kidney Transplant of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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

A memorial service for James Ralston Strickland, formerly of Curwensville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Curwensville Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Strickland, a resident of Montgomery Township since 1973, died Oct. 16, 2016 in Allentown.  He was 83 years old.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Hoblitzell Strickland; son James Hoblitzell Strickland (Grace) of Mount Wolf, Pa.; daughter, Susan Strickland-Bowers (the late Paul Bowers) of Salisbury, NC; daughter, Wendy Strickland O’Connor (Michael) of Macungie, Pa.; granddaughters, Caitlin, Allison and Hanna O’Connor; and grandson, James Sheridan Strickland.   

Born in Clearfield, Mr. Strickland was the son of the late Alice (Ralston) and James Z. Strickland and the grandson of George W. and Louise Ralston. He was the older brother of Lee, who predeceased him, William (Bonnie) and Kent (Michel).

Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Rose Spadaro Patt, 89, of DuBois died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born May 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Scozafiva) Spadaro.  Her father preceded her in death in 1949 and her mother preceded her in death in 2003.

On Sept. 18, 1948, she married Albert A. Patt.  He preceded her in death Nov. 27, 1981.

She retired from Brockway Glass after 21 years of service.  Prior to that, she worked at Jeffers Electronics for 24 years.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She loved baking and playing Bingo.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Trzyna and her husband, Ron of DuBois and twin sons, Albert Patt of New York City, NY and Frank Patt of San Francisco, Calif.  She is also survived by one grandson, Anthony Trzyna.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bruno Spadaro, who died in 2006, Louie Spadaro who died in 2011, and Fred Spadaro, who died in 2012.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Samuel Walton Casher (Provided photo)

Samuel Walton Casher, 83, of Mineral Springs went to be with the Lord on May, 9, 2017 at his daughter’s residence in Allport.

Born Aug. 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Hilary and Jeanette Rowles Casher.

He married Vonda Knepp Casher, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, Rodney L. Casher and his fiancée, Sandy Dixon of Clearfield, Tammy J. Shaw and her husband, David of Allport, Samuel W. Casher Jr. and his wife, Debbie of Woodland and Todd M. Casher and his wife, Charlotte of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are his sisters, Betty Belinda and Connie Green, both of Clearfield.

Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois Guthrie and Norma Lumadue; and a brother, Elwood Casher.

Mr. Casher was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church of Woodland.

He had worked for Lady Jane Coal Co., of Rockton and Rushton Coal Co., of Osceola Mills. He retired from the Wal-Mart Distribution Center but then worked for Clearfield Bank & Trust as a custodian.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he served during the Korean War.

A public celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Woodland, with the Rev. Sean Smith officiating.

Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland. There will be no public visitation.

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

Chester Andrew Amick, 99, a guest of Epworth Personnel Care Manor, Tyrone, and formerly of Lanse, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2017 at the home.

Born May 31, 1917 in Wells Tannery, Pa., he was the son of the late Sherman and Leta Sproul Amick. He was wed to Helen Ruth Kurtz Amick for 77 years, and she survives in Tyrone.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Sally A. Russ and William Amick and his wife, Penny;  his grandchildren, Dr. Rebecca Russ-Sellers, Daniel Russ and his wife, Kelly, Jeffery Amick and his wife, Chelsea and Valerie Amick; great-grandchildren, Camille Sellers, John C. Sellers, Lilia Sellers, Devney Amick, Nolan Amick and Shelby Russ. Also surviving are his sisters, Helen Fowkes and Fleta Ebersole.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geraldine Gordon and son-in-law, Isham A. Russ.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse. He was a superintendent of the former John E. Teeter Coal Co., Pottersdale, for 37 years.

He was a life member of Operating Engineers Union, Local 37. He was a 32-Degree Mason, a member of the Consistory and the Jaffa Temple, Altoona.

Public funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse, with Pastor Vicki Beilfuss officiating. Burial will be in Grassflat-Lanse Lutheran Cemetery, Grassflat.

Public visitation will also be held from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers to please consider donations to Epworth Manor Personnel Care, Activity Fund, 925 S. Lincoln Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686 or Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1167 Maple St., Lanse, PA 16849

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

Annaliese Travis, 91, of Dutchtown died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the home of her son James.

She was born Feb. 16, 1926 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Ferdinand and Maria Anna (Massinger) Hess.  She worked at General Cigar as a factory worker.

She is survived by three sons, James H. “Bo” Travis Jr. and his wife, Millie of Madera, Hugo Travis and his significant other, Sandy of Dutchtown and Charles Travis and his significant other, Laura of Houtzdale and two daughters, Delores Slusher of Maryland and Cindy Nadvit and her husband, Mike of Houtzdale.

She is survived by 10 grandchildren, Angela Ruppert, Joan Eggers, Carmella Jacobs, Bonita Flood, Eva Nadvit, Nina Nadvit, Makalyn Travis, Hugo Travis Jr., Curtis Travis and Donald Travis and five great-grandchildren, John W. Eggers, Madix Berndt, Audrey Berndt, Ellie Jacobs and Dalton Williams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Travis Sr. in 1994; three brothers, Otto, Albert and Herman; and two sisters, Margaret and Marie.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery, Ramey.

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

Obituary Notice: Donald R. Martin (Provided photo)

Donald R. Martin, 89, of (Parsonville) Houtzdale died Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital in Clearfield.

Born Aug. 16, 1927 in (Parsonville) Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Charles Martin Jr. and Verda (Kephart) Martin. 

He married Pearl (Finney) Martin on April 17, 1946 in Cumberland, Md., and she survives in Clearfield.

Mr. Martin was a charter member of the Parsonville Assembly of God Church.

He was a Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and formerly had served as president in his local.  He was a retired coal miner for Associated Drilling in Osceola Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Shimmel and Evelyn Cartwright.

Along with his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Diann Trotta and her husband, Michael of Vine Grove, Ky.; one son, Ronald Martin and his wife, Laurie of (Parsonville) Houtzdale; one sister, Mildred Shaw of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Bret Trotta, Kimberly Craig, Dr. Adam Trotta, Bradley Martin, Shawn Martin and Jason Martin; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Parsonville Assembly of God Church with the Rev. W. Dean Krause officiating.  Place of Burial will be at the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Brisbin.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parsonville Assembly of God Church, 522 Houtz St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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