Patricia L. Bowman, 74, of Olanta died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 2, 1942 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Floyd and Edith (Hoffer) McCool. 

Mrs. Bowman was a homemaker and retired from The Progress newspaper as a proofreader.   

She was a member of the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church and a graduate of Clearfield Area High School.

On Aug. 27, 1960 in Winchester, Va., she wed Sherman Bowman, who survives along with two children, Rodney Bowman and his wife, Tracy of Clearfield and Kimberley Bloom and her husband, Gary of North Carolina. 

Also surviving are four grandchildren, John and Jason Bowman and Morgan and Emma Bloom as well as a brother, Thomas McCool and his wife, Janice and a sister, Connie Luzier and her husband, Fred, both of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Jodi Bowman.

At the request of Mrs. Bowman, there will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either: The American Cancer Society 108R N. Second St., Suite 1B, Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church, 117 Mapes St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

Barbara A. Mosher, 81, of DuBois died Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born April 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Allison and Annabelle (Smith) Connor.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Batteiger and her husband, Allan of Texas and Linda Rush of New York; a son, Wade Kriner of Oklahoma; a brother, John Connor of DuBois; a sister, Nancy Landis of Kentucky; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved greatly.  She is also survived by her dear friend, Jerry Yarger; and her dog, Chloe.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Allison Connor and her sister, Patricia Tapper.

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

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

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

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

Donna L. Bundy Hallstrom, 84, of, DuBois died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born July 19, 1933 in Sabula, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Dora (Shoemaker) Bundy Sr.

She married Robert E. Hallstrom. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 2012.

She was a homemaker and past Clearfield County Prothonotary. She also assisted her husband, Robert, in their photography business for many years.

She was a past member of the Pennsylvania State Republican Committee and a member of the Christ Lutheran Church.

She is survived by three children, Robin Capcara of Pittsburgh, Camille Hallstrom of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Dr. Laun Hallstrom and his wife, Michelle of DuBois; two brothers, Emil Bundy and his wife, LaRue and Hiram Bundy Jr.; five sisters, Jean Christian, Dora Mae Dodd, Lois Garthwaite, Elda Jones and her husband, Ivor and Carolyn Lauer; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Lyle Bundy and one sister, Cleo Saldutte.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ Lutheran Church.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ Lutheran Church with Pastors John and Amy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Peggy Sue Passmore, 47, of New Millport (Carnwath) died Nov. 17, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born July 10, 1970 in Spangler, the daughter of Clifford Hockenberry and Dolores Diehl Hockenberry.

She was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her husband, Gerri Passmore and daughters, Annabell Passmore and Jolene Passmore, all of Carnwath; brother- and sister-in-law, Clifford and Brenda Hockenberry Jr. of Clearfield; father- and mother-in-law, Edward and Bonnie Passmore; brothers-in-law, Edward, Stephen, John and Louis Passmore; sister-in-law, Jenny Passmore; and 12 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Hockenberry and mother, Dolores Hockenberry.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with the Rev. Charles Lee officiating.  Burial will follow in the Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton.

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

Obituary Notice: Francis Patrick Hollis (Provided photo)

Francis Patrick Hollis, 61, of Pompano Beach, Fla., and formerly of Philipsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at his home.

Born Feb. 15, 1956, he was the son of Francis H. and Jane B. (Blasko) Hollis of Philipsburg. He was of the Roman Catholic faith.

He was a retired electrician and a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. 

He started his career working at Clearfield Furs & Taxidermy.  In his free time, he enjoyed watching Penn State games and visiting the dog park with his two dogs Gracie and Bullet.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Janine Brungart and her husband, Tim and Annette James and her husband, Patrick, all of Philipsburg, and two brothers, Gerald Hollis and his wife, Lucy of La Mirada, Calif., and Daniel Hollis and his wife, Dawn of Etters. 

He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Landin Hollis and his wife, Kristin, Logan Hollis, Aaron James, Kyra James and Jalyn James.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills with the Rev. Father Robert Horgas as celebrant.  Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Ronald A. Gray (Provided photo)

Ronald A. Gray, 82, of Greencastle and formerly of DuBois, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at his home.

Born March 26, 1935, he is the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Price) Gray.

On Nov. 23, 1956, he married Helen (Bergstrom) Gray. She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean.

He was a member of the Salem Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Md., and an active participant in the Greencastle Senior Center in Greencastle, Pa.

He is survived by a son, Ronald L. Gray and his wife, Mary of Greencastle, Pa.; two brothers, Donald Gray and his wife, Joan of Navarre, Ohio and Joseph Gray and his wife, Wanda of DuBois; two grandchildren, Jeff Gray and Amanda Bothe; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jacob Gray.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Henry.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Salem Reformed Church, 13182 Salem Church Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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

Marjorie Skripek, 90, of Clearfield died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Mrs. Skripek was born April 14, 1927 in Moshannon, the daughter of Mary (Cox) Hahn.

She had worked with her husband in the family business, Skripek Electric.

Mrs. Skripek was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, Mary Kushner and her husband, Don and Gary Skripek and his wife, Jeannie, all of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Timothy L. Kushner and his wife, Nicole, Joseph A. Kushner and his fiancée, Angie, Kathleen M. Kushner and Casey L. Skripek; seven great-grandchildren, Matt, Kyle, Jaelen, Nicholas, Jace, Kamden and Dalayni; a sister, Emma Dixon of Bellefonte; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Skripek was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George C. Skripek, to whom she was married Sept. 28, 1946 in Clarence, Pa., and who died Feb. 8, 2012; a grandson, Craig Allen Skripek; and four brothers, Arthur, Norman, Leonard and Ellwood Hahn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Msgr. Henry Krebs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Suite 1 B, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Marjorie Skripek, 90, of Clearfield died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Mrs. Skripek was born April 14, 1927 in Moshannon, the daughter of Mary (Cox) Hahn.

She had worked with her husband in the family business, Skripek Electric.

Mrs. Skripek was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, Mary Kushner and her husband, Don and Gary Skripek and his wife, Jeannie, all of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Timothy L. Kushner and his wife, Nicole, Joseph A. Kushner and his fiancée, Angie, Kathleen M. Kushner and Casey L. Skripek; seven great-grandchildren, Matt, Kyle, Jaelen, Nicholas, Jace, Kamden and Dalayni; a sister, Emma Dixon of Bellefonte; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Skripek was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George C. Skripek, to whom she was married Sept. 28, 1946 in Clarence, Pa., and who died Feb. 8, 2012; a grandson, Craig Allen Skripek; and four brothers, Arthur, Norman, Leonard and Ellwood Hahn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Msgr. Henry Krebs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Suite 1B, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Mary E. Webb, 86, formerly of DuBois, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at the DuBois Village.

Born Dec. 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Gladys (Aurand) Seyler.

She retired after 21 years of service from the offices at the Penn Traffic Co.

She was a member of the Lakeside Methodist Church, and she enjoyed working around her home.

She is survived by one brother, Robert Seyler and his wife, Susan of Falls Creek and three sisters, Margaret “Pat” Snyder of Reynoldsville, Cora Young and her husband, Carl of Clearfield and Anna Price of DuBois as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Perry and Don R. Seyler.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Ronald A. Gray (Provided photo)

Ronald A. Gray, 82, of Greencastle, Pa., and formerly of DuBois, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at his home.

Born March 26, 1935 in DuBois, he is the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Price) Gray.

On Nov. 23, 1956, he married Helen (Bergstrom) Gray. She survives.

He was a veteran on the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, serving aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean.

He was a member of the Salem Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Md., and an active participant in the Greencastle Senior Center in Greencastle, Pa.

He is survived by a son, Ronald L. Gray and his wife, Mary of Greencastle, Pa.,; two brothers, Donald Gray and his wife, Joan of Navarre, Ohio and Joseph Gray and his wife, Wanda of DuBois; two grandchildren, Jeff Gray and Amanda Bothe; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jacob Gray.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Henry.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Salem Reformed Church, 13182 Salem Church Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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

Obituary Notice: Corey A. Klanish (Provided photo)

Corey A. Klanish, 33, of Ramey died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Born April 14, 1984 in Philipsburg, he was the son of David Klanish of Philipsburg and the late Susan Dawn (David) Klanish. He had worked for Paris Cleaners in DuBois and received his GED.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Ronald David and Charles Berg.

Along with his father, he is survived by one sister, Rawna J. Klanish and her fiancé, John Polachko of Tyrone; two nieces, Maeleigh Polachko and Hope Polachko; and grandparents, Suzie David of Ramey and Hannah Berg of Philipsburg.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Joy M. Michaels (Provided photo)

Joy M. Michaels, 54, of Curwensville died Nov. 19, 2017 at her residence. She was an angel here on earth who is now an angel in heaven.

She was born March 15, 1963 at Clearfield, the daughter of the late Stanley and Lucy (Verrelli) Yarwasky.

She was a 1981 graduate of the St. Francis School. She attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Punxsutawney; she graduated from cosmetology school in DuBois.

She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church of Curwensville.

She had formerly been employed by Sherwin Williams of Clearfield for 17 years.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Michaels, to whom she was wed Aug. 20, 1983 at the St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church, Curwensville.

She is survived by three sons, Patrick and his wife, Cassandra and Eric and his wife, Maura, all of Curwensville, and Philip and his wife, Haylie of Sharpsville, Pa.; a daughter, Rachel and her husband, David Swatsworth of Clearfield; and Mark Kelly of Curwensville, a friend who has been like a son to her. She is survived by four grandchildren, Owen, Maci and Annabelle Michaels and Blair Swatsworth.

She is survived by two brothers and five sisters, Stanley and his wife, Donna of San Jose, Calif., Suzanne and her husband, Robert Curthoys of Folsom, Calif., Gloria and her husband, Joseph Crawshaw of Paradise, Pa., Patty Lippart and her fiancé, James Mack of East New Market, Md., Janet and her husband, Rodger Porter of LeContes Mills, Frank Yarwasky and his wife, Carolyn of Gardnerville, Nev., and Diane and her husband, Shane Spencer of Madera. She is survived by 18 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Lona Michaels of Glen Richey; brother-in-law, Bryan Michaels of Glen Richey; and sister-in-law, Kristi Heichel of Smoke Run.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law, Willard (Jim) Michaels; and an infant sister, Mary.

Honoring Mrs. Michaels’ wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

Reed Funeral Home in Houtzdale is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands Dubois Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Curwensville.

Obituary Notice: Robert W. “Bob” Smith (Provided photo)

Robert W. “Bob” Smith, 73, of DuBois died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at his home.

Born May 30, 1944 in North Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clarabelle (Ott) Smith.

On Aug. 16, 1969, he married Margaret F. (Shrubb) Smith.  She survives.

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

He retired as a truckdriver from Preston Trucking in Falls Creek after 30 years of service.

He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed fishing. 

He was a well-known “heckler” and enjoyed meeting with his coffee club of retired truck drivers every Tuesday at Valley Dairy.

His is survived by three daughters, Lisa Vought and her husband, Allen and Laura Weimer and her husband, David, both of Rockwood, Pa., and Bobbie Shenkle of DuBois; a brother, Joseph Smith and his wife, Patty of DuBois; six grandchildren, Branden, Katrena, Jess, Jenna, Luke and Lauren; and three great-grandchildren, Brailynn, Brooke and Maddox.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ken McConnaughey and a sister, Kathy Myers.

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

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home. Burial will follow in Beechwoods Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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

Michael and Ada May (Diehl) Flango welcomed their first of six children on Sept. 2, 1951.

Calling Ramey home, Joyce Ann McGiboney graduated from the Moshannon Valley High School in 1969 and started working for her father at Flango Motors.

She then furthered her education at the Altoona Business School and soon became the senior accountant at Proctor Silex.

During her time working and living in Altoona, she met her musically-talented Larry and suddenly all of his playing was only for her.

They were married in 1982 on a beautiful, warm New Year’s Eve Day at Our Lady of the Lourdes in Altoona.

She had many hats throughout her life. She worked and volunteered for many, different community and church organizations, but her most important job was raising her two beautiful daughters, Melissa Barnes (Shawn), of Windber and Leanna, at home.

In 2007, her title changed from mom to grammy, as a new adventure began with Christopher, Nicholas and ToriLynn Barnes, all of whom were the center of her universe.

She spent many years researching and collecting family history. If you ever had a question about any relative, she was the one to ask. Family meant everything to her, and she meant everything to her family.

Her brothers, Ed (Cindy), Tom (Brenda), David and Steve were always by her side; her and sister, Linda had a bond like no other. Numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins fill her family tree, as her memory will always fill their hearts.

She was welcomed and lovingly greeted into heaven Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 by her husband, Larry; dad, Mike; granddaughter, Victoria; and father-in-law, Mac.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

By request of the family, there will be no viewing. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Windber.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Larry J. McGiboney Music Scholarship Fund, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, 116 Market St., Suite 4, Johnstown, PA 15901, or online.

Arrangements are in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.

(Shirley A. Chapman)

Shirley A. Chapman, 87, a resident of Windy Hill Village and formerly of Gearhartville and Lock Haven, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 at the village.

Born March 24, 1930 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Carl R. and Lillian G. (Smith) Weaver.

For most of her life, she worked in retail at clothing stores in Lock Haven. She was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed gardening.

On May 15, 1976 in Bellefonte, she married Charles Fredrick Chapman Sr., who died April 5, 2003.

She is survived by a daughter, Georgiann Brown and her husband, Michael of Osceola Mills; two sons, Joseph Caskey and his wife, Lynne of Mill Hall and Charles F. Chapman Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Gerhartville; five grandchildren, Brent Dennison, Terri Hill, Nicole Curtis, Chase Chapman and Colton Chapman; and four great-grandchildren.

She was the last of her generation and was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Katie Hopper officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Suite 1B, Clearfield, PA 16830, online at www.cancer.org, or to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Department 41831, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265, online at ww5.komen.org.

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

Obituary Notice: Tailor Brooke Pelton (Provided photo)

Tailor Brooke Pelton, 26, of Philipsburg went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2017 at her residence.

Born Jan. 12, 1991, she was the daughter of Scott Wilkinson of Morrisdale and Angela Potts Gates of Howard.

On Nov. 14, 2015 at the Lanse Evangelical Free Church, Lanse, she wed Kyle S. Pelton, who survives at home with their son, Sawyer Pelton.

Also surviving are her brother, Justin Wilkinson of Morrisdale; her maternal grandparents, Gary and Sheila Potts of Morrisdale; paternal grandparents, Carl Sr. and Georgianna Wilkinson of Morrisdale; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Jane Rothrock of Woodland; and father and mother-in-law, Stephen and Linda Pelton of Winburne.

She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Charles and Helen Willett; maternal great-grandfather, Wesley Rothrock; paternal great-grandmother, Mildred Saggese; maternal great-grandparents, Burton and Janet Potts; and her uncle, Charles Wilkinson.

She was a 2009 graduate of the West Branch Area High School, Allport, and went on to receive her Associate’s degree in 2011 in nursing at Lock Haven University.

She completed her education with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing at Clarion University. She was employed as a registered nurse at Geisinger, Grays Woods, Pa.

Family and friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gospel Chapel, Woodland.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gospel Chapel, Woodland, with the Rev. W. Lee Casher officiating. Burial will be in the Allport Cemetery, Allport.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: Dr. Gary Hammer, Adrenal Cancer Research, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

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

Obituary Notice: Betty Gallo (Provided photo)

Betty Gallo fell asleep in death Nov. 22, 2017 in (North) Philipsburg, where she lived most of her life. In recent years, she has been at the Windy Hill Village, PSL, due to failing health.

She was born Dec. 9, 1926. She was a graduate of the former Bigler Township High School, Madera.

At birth, her name was Elizabeth Christine Richards, but everyone knew her as Betty.

On Nov. 19, 1949, she married Paul Gallo from (North) Philipsburg; she has since been known as Betty Gallo.

She had four children, Wayne, Paul John “Jack,” Michal “Shelly” and Lisa; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Everyone knew her as a very hard worker. She was most noted for teaching and talking about the Bible.

She was baptized Oct. 7, 1963, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and had been an active member ever since.

She was the eldest of eight children and is survived by her sister, “Sis,” in California; a brother, Bill in Ohio; a sister, Carol in Arizona; and a brother, Carl in Florida.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her for she was a very special person.

The family gives a special thanks to all the nurses and caretakers at Windy Hill Village and Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice for their support and care in her last days.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

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

Obituary Notice: Brenda L. Luzier (Provided photo)

Brenda L. Luzier, 56, of DuBois died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at her home.

Born Dec. 16, 1960 in Clearfield, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Hess) Luzier.

She made her home with Randy Giles.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Clearfield Fraternal Order of Eagles.

She is survived by two children, William L. Bloom (Peggy Wisor) of St. Marys and Jessica B. Maines (Harry Tipton) of Lavergne, Tenn., and their father, Michael Maines of DuBois; two sisters, Delores “Dee” Hess and Darlene Luzier, both of Clearfield; two brothers, Kenny Luzier of Niles, Ohio and Ronald Luzier of Houtzdale; and one granddaughter.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, which will be followed by a memorial service at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Rose Marie Murawski (Provided photo)

Rose Marie Murawski, 63, of Morann died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 at home.

Born March 3, 1954 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Josephine (Moscollic) Murawski of Morann and the late John Murawski.

She was a 1972 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School. She was a member of St. Barbara PNCC in Houtzdale.

She worked as a seamstress at Campalong and as a caregiver for her parents.  She loved crafts, shopping and the Christmas season.  She was a loving godmother and aunt.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her three brothers, John (Barb) Murawski and Matt (Katie) Murawski, both of Houtzdale, and Jody (Lori) Murawski of Ginter.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Vanessa, Jacob, Ben and Emily.

The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Monday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., Ramey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Fr. Andres Simental as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Barbara PNCC Cemetery.

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

Obituary Notice: Mildred Collins Fulton (Provided photo)

Mildred Collins Fulton, 98, of DuBois died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 31, 1918 in Olanta, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Gertrude H. (Hoyt) Collins.

She was a 1936 graduate of the Curwensville High School.

On June 28, 1941, she married Robert W. Fulton.  He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1976.

She was formerly employed at Gates Hardware in Grampian, and Sears Robuck of Indiana, Pa.  She retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Richmond, Va., where she worked in the filing department

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DuBois, a former member of the Maple Avenue Hospital Auxiliary and the American Red Cross Blood Mobile.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She was an avid 500 and Bridge player.

She is survived by two sons, R. Larry Fulton and his wife, Edith of Luthersburg and Randell L. Fulton and his wife, Wanda of DuBois; four grandchildren, Susan, Doug, Tammy and Ryan; one step grandchild, Logan; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert D. Collins and a granddaughter, Carlee Ann Fulton.

There will be no public visitation and a private funeral service will be held from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Rick Howe officiating. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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