Obituary Notice: Thomas E. Smith (Provided photo)

Thomas Edward “Tommy” “Smitty” Smith of Curwensville died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 15, 1972 in Clearfield, he was the son of Robert and Patricia “Patty” (Mayersky) Smith. 

He was employed by Magnet Applications as a mix room technician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

On Dec. 19, 2013 in Houtzdale, he wed the former Melony J. Burke, who survives along with an infant son, Robert Michael Smith, both at home. 

Also surviving are a sister, Anna Patterson and husband, Richard of Curwensville; a brother, Joseph Smith and his wife, Rebecca of State College; and seven nieces and nephews, Danielle Hepfer, Meghan Hepfer, Morgan Patterson, Rachael Smith, Josh Smith and Austin Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services for Thomas E. Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen D. Shields officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and again from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Robert Michael Smith Trust Fund in care of 300 State 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.

Rosemary Dugan, 78, of DuBois died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Nov. 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late P. Charles and Nancy (Piazza) Falvo.

On Jan. 16, 1960, she married John E. “Jack” Dugan Jr.  He survives.

She retired from S&T Bank after 20 years of service as a teller.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was also a member of the Altar Rosary Society, a Eucharistic minister and she along with her husband, were part of the bereavement lunch team.

She is survived by two children, John Dugan III and his wife, Shelley and Susan Gelfand and her husband, Marc, both of DuBois, and four grandchildren, Joshia Manning and his wife, Krista, Cory Manning, John Dugan IV and Matthew Dugan.

She is also survived by four step-grandchildren, Elliot Gelfand and his wife, Jenn Zaffuto, Josh Gelfand and his wife, Lindsey, Alex Gelfand and his wife, Lisa and Charles McGinnes, one great-grandchild and four step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Kyle Manning, two sisters Nancy Swisher and Antoinette Snyder and three brothers, Charles, James and Don Falvo.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday 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 Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Obituary Notice: Larry G. ‘Bogie’ Brocious (Provided photo)

Larry G. ‘Bogie’ Brocious, of Clearfield died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born July 13, 1951, a son of the late Harry and Roberta (Matson) Brocious.

He was employed by Piper Aircraft and the Williams Radiator Shop.  He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time at his camp.

He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812, Clearfield.

He is survived by his two children, Sasha Ryan and her husband, Kevin of Curwensville and Justin Brocious of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anna, Sadie and Colton Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Fryberger and three brothers, John, Terry ‘Hogman’ and Rodney Brocious.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made for helping families struggling with cancer to the Bob Perks Fund, P.O. Box 313, State College, PA 16804.

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

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

Richard Sommerville Breth, 79, a long-time resident of Clearfield, died peacefully Friday, June 2, 2017 at The Orlando Lutheran Towers in Orlando, Fla. 

He was born in Clearfield on Nov. 28, 1937 to the late Herbert E. “Bud” and Beatrice R. (Sommerville) Breth. 

He is survived by his son, Erich (Melissa) and his grandson, Aaron of Henderson, Nev. He was a brother to Michael, Judith and the late Cynthia. 

He was a 1956 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School. He then went on to serve as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany.

He also attended Pennsylvania State University for a time before moving to Philadelphia, where he went into club management. 

He is now laid to rest at Crown Crest Memorial Park in his hometown.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

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

Robert Wayne “Bozo” Roseweir, 79, of Brisbin died Friday, June 16, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born June 6, 1938 in Ginter, he was a son of the late Robert and Erna (Srock) Roseweir.

He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Roseweir was a graduate of the Madera High School.

For 28 years, he drove tuck for JJ Powell Inc. He also participated in the Houtzdale Lions Club’s annual Community Showboat Show.

He is survived by a son, Jeffrey Roseweir and his companion, Deb Pekarovich of Mechanicsburg; two daughters, Pamela Buck of Clearfield and Debra Luzier and her husband, Ernest of Brisbin; five grandchildren, Melvin Swanson of Clearfield, Amanda Rhodes and her husband, Brent of Pottstown, Cody Luzier of Brisbin, KateLynn Luzier of State College and Ryan Roseweir of Pittsburgh; two great-grandchildren, Quentin and Garrett Rhodes; and his former wife, Beverly Roseweir.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Roseweir; a sister, Bertha O’Donald and three grandchildren, Reba Buck, Jeffrey Buck and Lily Roseweir.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, 200 David St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

Obituary Notice: Leona Murawski (Provided photo)

Leona Murawski, 98, of Houtzdale died peacefully at her residence Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Born April 15, 1919, she was a daughter of Victor and Josephine (Finney) Duey.

Mrs. Murawski was a loving wife to Bernard Murawski to whom she was wed Feb. 19, 1938 in St. Barbara’s Roman Catholic Church in Houtzdale. She lost her husband too early in life on May 21, 1974.

She was a homemaker. She raised three children and was a wonderful mother. She was Catholic by faith.

In the beginning of the St. Barbara’s National Catholic Church, Mrs. Murawski and her husband were pioneers in building the church and active members and financial supporters. She spent many tireless hours, along with other ladies of the church, making pierogies.

She is survived by her loving children, Anthony Murawski of Berlin, Richard Murawski and his wife, Elaine of Houtzdale and her daughter and caring, guardian angel, Barbara Johnson of Houtzdale.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much, Richard B. Murawski and his wife, Kate of Curwensville, Sherri Gehringer and her husband, Matthew of Howard and Jennifer Johnson of Centre Hall.

She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored with all her heart, Alex, Sophia and Lucas Murawski and Dylan and Cody Gehringer and a sister-in-law, Josephine Murawski.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Joseph Duey; and a son-in-law, Casey Johnson, who was like a son to her.

Family and friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, and again from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the procession leaves for the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Barbara’s National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Andy Andres as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Barbara’s Cemetery, Houtzdale.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara’s National Catholic Church, 76 Emery Ave., Houtzdale, PA 16651; One Dog at a Time, 225 Meadow Woods Dr., Lewistown, PA 17044; or a charity of one’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Robert Allen Puit (Provided photo)

Robert Allen Puit, 73, of Glen Richey went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Dec. 24, 1943 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Charles and Martha Harris Puit.

On June 29, 1968 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Clearfield, he married Linda Lee Hawkins Puit, who survives in Glen Richey.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a grandson, Andrew Robert Puit of Glen Richey; a daughter-in-law, Diana Gray Puit of Glen Richey; and a nephew, Charles Poole and his wife, Carrie of Madera.

He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Coats and her companion, Jack and Violet Lefebvre and her husband, Joseph, all of Lockport, NY, Dolly McGee and her companion, James of Woodland, Rose Patterson of Clearfield and Sara Poole and her husband, William of Glen Richey and brothers, Darrell Woods and his wife, Joyce of Brisbin, Charles Puit and his wife, June of New Millport, William Puit of Curwensville and John Puit of Lockport, NY.

He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allen Puit Jr. and an infant brother, James Puit.

Mr. Puit was a 1962 graduate of the Clearfield High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navel Reserves and a former member of the VFW Post 842, Curwensville.

He was a charter and life member of the Glen Richey Fire Co., and he was also in the fire police in his earlier years. He was a member of the Rescue Hose and Ladder Co., Curwensville.

He worked various jobs in Lockport, NY and surrounding areas but retired from the former Howe’s Leather Co., Curwensville, after 38 years.

He loved to sit on his front porch and wave to his many friends. He loved hunting, fishing and going to camp, especially with his grandson. He also loved to play bingo.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Glen Richey Fire Hall, with the Rev. Carol Gathagan officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville RD.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Glen Richey Fire Co., 86 Fire House Rd., Glen Richey, PA 16837.

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

Thomas W. Mitravich, 56, of DuBois died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home.

Born Aug. 5, 1960, he was the son of the late Anthony and Eugenia (Egan) Mitravich.

He was a self-employed mason, mostly doing stone work, for many years in the area.  He also was previously employed at the DuBois YMCA.

He enjoyed playing darts and was an avid walker.  He also enjoyed going to the casinos.

He is survived by a brother, Anthony Mitravich and his wife, Melinda of DuBois and a brother-in-law, John Buskirk of DuBois.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Buskirk and a brother, James Mitravich.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to DuBois Central Catholic Schools, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801 and or the DuBois YMCA, 25 Parkway Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Kay F. Stiner (Provided photo)

Kay F. Stiner, 81, of LeContes Mills died Monday, June 19, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born Oct. 29, 1935 in Woodland, a daughter of the late Arnold and Bessie (Lansberry) Lytle.

Mrs. Stiner was a homemaker and volunteered with Clearfield Hospice and CCAAA. 

She was a salesperson with Timberline Furniture and a life-time member of the Susquehanna C.B. Club and T.O.P.S. 

In her spare time, she enjoyed crafting, painting, crocheting and canning vegetables.  She was a member of Clearfield Church of Christ, Flegal Road.

She is survived by four children, Joyce Maddas and her husband, James of Lakeland, Fla., and Jane Geiselhart and her husband, Craig, Raymond L. Stiner and his wife, Gail and James Stiner of LeContes Mills; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by a son-in-law, Raymond ‘Joe’ Jackson of Clearfield; a niece who she raised, Phyllis Bloom of Morrisdale; four sisters, Levoy Barger and Rosalie Buck, both of Clearfield, Dorothy Shoffner of Morrisdale and Rosella Martin; and a dear friend, Franklin Clark of Olanta.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Von C. Stiner, on Nov. 15, 2006, and to whom she was wed June 11, 1952. 

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Jackson; two sisters, Esther Knee and Norma Milligan; and two brothers, Lee and Bernard Lytle.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Brother Malcolm Kniffen officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made payable to Here’s LIFE Community Based Organization and sent to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830, so that the donation may be mailed to the orphanage organization in Africa.

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

Terrance Robert “Terry” McCorkle, 68, of New Millport died Monday, June 19, 2017 at his residence. Born Feb. 28, 1949 in Clearfield, he was the son of John and Helen (McLaughlin) McCorkle. 

Mr. McCorkle was retired from Soult’s Wholesale in Clearfield. He was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville.

He was a member of the Indiana County Beagle Club.  He was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

On Aug. 29, 1970 in Northeast, Pa., he wed the former Catherine G. Post, who survives, along with two sons, Brian D. McCorkle of Harrison Valley, Pa., and Michael P. McCorkle and his wife, Kristin of Elizabethville, Pa.

Also surviving are two grandchildren, Cohen and Rylie McCorkle; a brother, Gerald McCorkle and his wife, Kathi of Virginia; and two sisters, Mary Jo Lansberry and her husband, Gary “Huck” of Curwensville and Patricia Duttry of Lemoyne, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Matthew, Michael and Steven McCorkle.

At the request of Mr. McCorkle, there will be no public visitation, and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church 306 Walnut 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: Mary Ann Eyerly (Provided photo)

Mary Ann Eyerly, 82, formerly of Lanse, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born March 23, 1935 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Morton and Anna (Miller) Erickson.

She was a graduate of Cooper Township High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at the Kristianson & Johnson Coal Co., in Lanse, and took several classes at the Pennsylvania State University.

For the majority of her career, she worked as an accountant at Penn State’s Environmental Resources Research Institute until her retirement in 2002.

She was a member of several professional societies, including the Society for Research Associates (SRA), and the National Council of University Research Associates (NCURA).

She was also a life-long member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanse, and the Centre Hill Grange. 

She was married Sept. 24, 1960, in Lanse to Raymond W. Eyerly, who survives of Clearfield.

Also surviving are a daughter, Sarah Eyerly and her husband, Andy Nathan of Tallahassee, Fla.; a sister, Jean Natoli of Clearfield; and two grandsons, Jesse Nathan and Ian Nathan of Tallahassee. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother and grandmother.

She was very proud of her Swedish heritage and cultural traditions, and she also took great joy in caring for her farm in Lanse.

She was never happier than when tending her sheep, rescuing abused and abandoned dogs or observing the wild birds and animals around her home. She was a talented painter, weaver, spinner and knitter.

In her later life, she enjoyed traveling and had made trips to the Netherlands and to Sweden to visit her family. Her steadfast appreciation of the “beautiful in the everyday” will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanse with Pastor Vicki Beilfuss officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. Burial will be at the Grassflat Lanse Lutheran Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 194, Lanse, PA 16849 or to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830. Please mark contributions as a “Memorial for Mary Ann Eyerly.”

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

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

Obituary Notice: William B. Peters (Provided photo)

William Boyd Peters, 61, of Woodland went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home.

He was born Feb. 29, 1956 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Boyd and Althea Peters.

Mr. Peters had been employed by Butler Trucking since 1975.  He loved farming and antique tractors but especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends.

He was a member of Lake Street United Methodist Church, Woodland.

He is survived by his daughter, Maridawn Shirey and her husband, Ryan of Woodland; two granddaughters, Mattie and Raylee Shirey; and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating.  Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, or the Lake Street United Methodist Church, 115 Lake St., Woodland.

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

Susan Lynn Cowder, 52, of Kylertown went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017 at Geisinger Medical center, Danville.

Born July 7, 1964 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Paul Dides and his wife, Margaret Curly Dides, who survives in Clearfield.

On Aug. 8, 1998, she wed Matthew J. Cowder, who survives in Kylertown.

Also surviving are a daughter, Koren Dides of Clearfield; a son, Justin Matthess of Chester Hill; and her siblings, Ronald Dides and his wife, Debbie of Poconos and Paula Dides and her companion, Richard, Janet Peters and her husband, Howdy and Cindy Howe, all of Clearfield.

Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her in-laws, Orvis and Eleanor Cowder.

Mrs. Cowder was a member of the St. Mary’s of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Frenchville.

She was a life member of the Clearfield Fire Co. No. 1. She loved quilting and sewing and also taking care of feral cats.

Graveside services were held at St. Severin’s Roman Catholic Church, Drifting, with Father Philip Billotte as celebrant.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date.

Family suggests memorial Contributions be made to: Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic, 1380 Shawville Hwy., Woodland, PA 16881.

Funeral services are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat.

Ruth S. Schmidt, 95, of DuBois died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Aug. 4, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Millicent (Lott) Schoch.

On Dec. 10, 1945, she married Dallas C. “Pat” Schmidt.  He preceded her in death April 26, 2001.

She retired from Riverside Market on Main Street in DuBois, where she worked in the bakery for more than 35 years.  She also worked part-time at Timberland Federal Credit Union. 

She was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.  She was an avid bowler, and she, along with her husband, loved to go camping.

She is survived by a son, Randy Schmidt and his wife, Donna of DuBois; two sisters, Kathryn Hartley of Chambersburg and Eileen Conti of Camp Hill; two grandchildren, Marcie D. Brubaker and her husband, Barry and Eric P. Schmidt; and two great-grandchildren, Brianna Kay and Hailee Ruth Brubaker.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Bob Newell officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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

William “Bill” F. Kunisky entered into his eternal home Saturday, June 24, 2017 at his home in DuBois.

Born July 1, 1942, he was the son of the late William A. Kunisky and Annie Carney Kunisky.  He was a graduate of Sandy High School in 1960.

He was married to Frances “Fran” M. Jones for 44 years.  She preceded him in death in 2006.

On May 23, 2008, he married Cheryl M. Salvi. She survives.

He worked as an equipment operator for the DuBois City street and water departments for 39 years, retiring in 2007.

He was an avid dirt track racing fan since he was a young boy. He started as a scorekeeper at Marion Center Speedway.

Over the next 40 years, he became a well-known flagman at Marion Center, Hummingbird, Houtzdale and Clearfield Speedways. 

Incidentally, he was inducted into the Bud Garvey Racing Hall of Fame in 2012.

A lover of music, he became a member of the DuBois Diplomat Barbershop Chorus and then the New Bethlehem Barbershop Chorus where he sang for 40 years. 

For the past 10 years, he was the bass singer for the barbershop quartet, “Logical Choice.” 

For 51 years, he served and worked as a committed volunteer firefighter, driver and pump operator for the J.E. DuBois Third Ward Hose Co. 

He was a life-long hunter, loved to work outside, and was famous for his beautiful flowers and meticulous “Golf Course Lawn” on Lakeview Drive.

Those who knew him would attest to his strong Christian beliefs, his astounding character, high morals, impeccable manners, loyalty, fine wit and his unquenchable faith in Jesus Christ, His beloved Savior.

He leaves behind countless friends who loved him and a family that adored him.

His children are Kimberly A. Swingle (Steven) from Athens, Pa., and William B. Kunisky (Donna) of DuBois.

He also had three step-daughters, all of whom he proudly claimed as his own, Joelle R. Watt (Charles), Shannon L. Cooper (Jarad) and Sherri D. Ramsey (Nathan), all of DuBois. 

In addition, he had 13 grandchildren, Izaak, Stephanie, Joshua, Alex, Scylar, Jonah, London, Jordan, Selah, Giuliana, Vincent, Gino and Isla, who were privileged to rub on his head for a quarter, to be teased about eating crab soup, to be read storybooks, to be snuggled for rocking chair time, to be taken to the playground, to be walked in the creek for treasures, to be challenged with pillow fights and to be loved unconditionally.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Michaux officiating.  Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. 

Memorials may be placed with St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 and or Smile Train, 41 Madison Ave., 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010 and or Brockway Church of God, 85 Charnisky Dr., Brockway, PA 15824, in lieu of flowers.

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

Jerome P. Hogan, 72, of Force died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Nov. 24, 1944 in Farley, Iowa, he was the daughter of the late Alphonse J. and Mary F. (Duggan) Hogan.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

On June 23, 1995, he married Mary Ellen (Cataldo) Hogan.  She survives.

He was an owner/operator of numerous Dairy Queens in Tucson, Ariz., for more than 30 years.  Prior to that, he was an officer with the Tucson Police Department. 

He was in the Optimist Club and a member of the Penfield Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by two children, Dwayne Hogan and Shannon Hogan Enos, both of Marana, Ariz., and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

There will be no public visitation.

A Memorial of Christian Burial and a Mass will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Force.

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

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

Gloria F. Cook, 81, of DuBois died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 4, 1935 in Rossiter, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (Altimore) Cipolla.

She was a 1953 graduate of Saints Cosmas and Damian School in Punxsutawney.  In 1972, she was a graduate of the Jeff-Tech licensed practical nursing program.

On April 12, 1958, she married James Andrew Cook.  He preceded her in death March 19, 1986.

She was employed at Christ the King Manor in DuBois from 1973-1986.  In 2003, she retired as a pediatric nurse from the Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla., after 17 years of service. 

After retirement, she worked from 2005-2012 at Cypress Oaks School in Winter Haven, Fla.  She lived in Winter Haven for 27 years prior to returning to Pennsylvania in 2013.

She is survived by three children, Mark Cook and his wife, Elaine of Meadville, Pa., William Cook and his wife, Sandy of Winter Haven, Fla., and Laura Carr and her husband, Bradley of Gastonia, NC.

She is survived by seven grandchildren, Alissa Cook, Jennifer Gillingham and her husband, Dwayne, Valerie Spears and her husband, Zachary, James Cook, Kristin Mills, Janelle Carr and Jaclyn Carr; two great-grandchildren, Stephen and Nicole Mierke; and one great grandchild, Colton Mierke. 

She is also survived by four sisters, Angela Cipolla and Dolores Mayo and her husband, Ed, both of Winter Haven, Fla., Rose Marie Cipolla of Punxsutawney and Patricia Marino and her husband, Tito of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Dominic Cipolla and his wife, Linda of Lakeland, Fla., and Joseph Cipolla and his wife, Lou Ellen of Punxsutawney; and sisters-in-law, JoAnn Cipolla of Niagara Falls, NY and Dorothy Cook Ford of Alexandria, Va.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Cipolla.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday 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 Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Dolores “Pat” Griffiths, 86, of DuBois and formerly of Luthersburg, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Aug. 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Hazel (Doubles) Wachob. 

On July 19, 1951, she married David J. Griffiths.  He preceded her in death July 21, 2016.

She was a homemaker and a volunteer for the Brady Township Homecoming.  She organized, prepared and served various types of dinners for more than 30 years.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Gray and her husband, Michael of DuBois; two grandchildren, Stacy Nist and her husband, Jeffrey of Williamsville, NY and Dr. Michael Gray and his wife, Brittany of DuBois; and three great-granddaughters, Emily Nist and Brielle and Liza Gray.

She is also survived by one brother, Lester Wachob of Luthersburg; one sister, Margaret “Peg” Stull of Charleston, SC; and one sister-in-law, Sophia Wachob Simko of DuBois.

She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Lynn, Ted, James and Charles Wachob and a sister, Annabelle Hartzfeld.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

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

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

Dorothy J. Pewanick, 81 of Grassflat went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017 at Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte.

Born Oct. 16, 1935, she was the daughter of late Andrew J. Pewanick and his wife, Mary Patrick Pewanick.

She is survived by two sisters, Barbara Surovec and her husband, Michael of Bellefonte and Verna Master and her husband, John of Stephens City, Va., and by several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Ann Pewanick, Mary Pewanick, Helen Pewanick and Margaret Pewanick; brothers, John Pewanick, Andrew Pewanick, Edward Pewanick, and Joseph Pewanick; sisters-in-law, Georgetta Pewanick and Helen Pewanick; and a niece, Nancy Troxell.

Ms. Pewanick was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church in Grassflat.

She had also worked as an inspector at the former General Cigar and also as a clerk at the former Stop 21.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church in Grassflat.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836.

Funeral services are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat.

Edith Butler Stone, 93, of Clearfield died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

She was born Jan. 19, 1924 in Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Frances (Liddle) Butler and John Butler and was the eldest of 10 children.  She was married to the late George Stone.

She attended Clearfield High School and received her GED later in life.  She was a homemaker who raised six children as well as worked various jobs during her lifetime. 

She loved reading, going for walks and gardening in her younger years.  She loved to spend time on the phone and volunteered as a ‘Phone Friend.’ 

She also volunteered for the literacy council by teaching reading.  She loved attending choir and band concerts and visiting with family. 

She is survived by four children, Denny Stone and his wife, Linda of Lanse, Barbara Bauer and her husband, Gerald of Minnesota, Jesse Stone of Missouri and Fran McDaniel and her husband, Charles of Florida. 

She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Jacqulyn (Baumgardner) Stone and former daughter-in-law, Linda Rubly; 20 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leroy, Dick and John; and four sisters, Evelyn, Melva, Vera and Vivian.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Glenn Stone and Harlan Stone; two granddaughters, Christina Stone and Kimberly Sponsler; one great-grandbaby, Savannah Bauer; a brother, Harry Butler; and a sister, Imogene Price.

Services will be announced at a later date.  Burial will be in the Stoneville Cemetery, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield, or to the charity of your choice.

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

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