Obituary Notice: Timmy Allen Haag (Provided photo)

Timmy Allen Haag, 52, of Troutville died Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Haag was born Dec. 26, 1963 in DuBois, the son of Joseph S. and Linda L. (Knarr) Haag of Troutville.

He was a graduate of the DuBois Area High School. Mr. Haag had worked as a mechanic and equipment operator in the oil and coal industry.

He is survived by his parents and two brothers, Bryan S. Haag and his wife, Jacqueline and Terry J. Haag, all of Troutville.

He is also survived by two nephews, Keith A. Haag and his wife, Gina and Steven S. Haag and his wife, Kayla; a niece, Jamie L. Haag; and four great-nephews, Kole, Kobie, Nolan and Beau Haag.

Mr. Haag was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Seymour and Susan Haag and his maternal grandparents, Dennis and Ruby Knarr.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mohney–Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc. of DuBois with the Rev. Barry Fillman officiating. Burial will be in Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

To send online tributes, go www.mohneyyargar.com or www.mem.com.

Irene (Pristas) Kocaj, 95, of Ramey died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at TLC Personal Care Home, Brisbin.

Born Aug. 4, 1920 in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Masich) Pristas.

On Nov. 8, 1939, she married Edward Kocaj in Nanticoke.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 1976.

She is survived by a son, Thomas E. Kocaj and his wife, Carla of Westfield, NJ and three grandchildren, Thomas C. (Kim) Kocaj, Laura E. (Kevin) Callahan and Dr. Stephen M. (Irene) Kocaj.

She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Martin Pristas and three sisters, Mary Pristas, Ann Thomas and Helen Greenland.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. Thursday until the time of service at 2 p.m. at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation, Ramey.

Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

Obituary Notice: Sandra F. Foster (Provided photo)

Sandra F. Foster, 75, of North Philipsburg died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at Windy Hill Village, PSL, RD Philipsburg.

She was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Robert Coble and June (Greaves) Blake.

She was a 1959 graduate of the Philipsburg – Osceola Area High School. She was also a graduate of the licensed practical nurse program at the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center, Clearfield.

She was a member of the First Church of Christ. She was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1173 & Country Club and the Hope Fire Co. No. 2, all of Philipsburg.

She was most recently employed as a corporate manager with the Moshannon Valley Emergency Medical Services, Philipsburg, until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Connie J. Blazosky, who died June 25, 1995; and her second husband, Gary L. Foster.

She is survived by one daughter, Theresea A. Blazosky of North Philipsburg and two sons, Phil P. Blazosky and his wife, Barbie of Dover, Pa., and Mark B. Blazosky and his wife, Julie of North Philipsburg.

She is survived by four grandchildren, Casey Cartwright of Osceola Mills, Alexis Bacher and her husband, Gregory Bacher Jr. of Houtzdale and Megan Blazosky and Tyler Blazosky, both of Dover, Pa., and five great-grandchildren, Colby and Cooper Butterworth, both of Philipsburg, Gregory Bacher III and Benjamin Bacher, both of Houtzdale, and Braxton Harsomchuck of Osceola Mills.

She is survived by one brother, Bill B. Coble and his wife, Janine of Philipsburg and two nephews, Ryan Coble of Washington, D.C., and Adam Coble of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

She is also survived by three step-daughters, Sheila Horton of Hawk Run, Kelly Knepp of Wallaceton and Jodi Gallaher of Winburne; three half-sisters, Gail Hodges and her husband, Larry of Washington, D.C., Patty Mehserle and her husband, Greg of Reno, Nev., and Regina Yeo and her husband, Doug of Warsaw, NY; one half-brother, Robert Coble and his wife, Janice of Cuba, NY; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Fowler officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Philipsburg, Soap Pantry Fund, 509 E. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

The arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Barney Bensky Jr., 87, of New Millport died Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born June 13, `1928 in New Millport. He was the son of Barney Sr. and Stella Barbara (Zalensky) Bensky.

Surviving are a son and two grandchildren.  He was the last member of his generation.

At the request of Mr. Bensky, there was no public visitation. Graveside services were held at the convenience of the family.

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: Frank Mohnal (Provided photo)

Frank Mohnal, 91, of Philipsburg died, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Feb. 1, 1925 in Madera, he was a son of the late John and Fannie (Mandrick) Mohnal.

Mr. Mohnal was a member of the Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was a self-employed truck driver and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for the A.W. Long Coal Company until retiring.

On July 19, 1952 in Houtzdale, he married the former Julia A. Duke, who survives at home.

He is also survived by two sons, John M. Mohnal and his wife, Kathy of Morrisdale and Thomas J. Mohnal and his wife, Jean of Manassas, Va.; a granddaughter, Melissa Mohnal of Manassas, Va.; a sister, Helen Smolen of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Joseph Mohnal of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews .

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mohnal was preceded in death by three sisters, Kate, Ava and Anne and four brothers, Michael, George, Nick and Wasco.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. John Gibbons officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Brisbin.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded on Sunday at the funeral home by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Friends and family may sign the guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: William J. Bryan (Provided photo)

William J. Bryan, 92, of Hyde died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at Penn Highland Clearfield under hospice care.

Mr. Bryan was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Clearfield, the son of Thomas A. and Maude (Quigley) Bryan.

He was a graduate of Clearfield High School in the class of 1941.

Mr. Bryan had been employed by Hooker Chemical Company in Niagara Falls, NY as a chemical operator until retiring in 1977.

He had attended the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Clearfield.

Mr. Bryan was of the greatest generation and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Charles Lawrence as a Seaman First Class. He was a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6.

He is survived by a daughter, Joy E. Bryan of Hyde; a brother, Richard A. Bryan of Seneca; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bryan was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Reath L. (Johnston) Bryan, to whom he was married Feb. 21, 1944. She died June 19, 2009.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis J. Bryan, who died June 19, 1990 and a brother, Thomas A. Bryan.

Funeral services will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett  & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Pastor George W. Solley officiating.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield Honor Guard. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Frank T. “Fert” DuFour, 90, of Gulich Township died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born Feb. 23, 1925 in Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Elizabeth (Finney) DuFour.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the oil tanker USS Chihuahua in both the European and Pacific Theaters.

He was the former commander and an active life member of VFW Post 6321 in Smithmill.  He spent 47 years as a deep miner and was a member of the UMWA Local 1520.

He was a member of the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Janesville.

He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He married Catherine Rusnak on June 28, 1947 in St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church. She survives him at home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Shelley DuFour-Martin and her husband, James of Illinois; a son, Barry DuFour and his wife, Deb of South Dakota; a sister, Marie Sylva of South Dakota; and three grandchildren, Ryan N. DuFour, Brianna E. DuFour and Garrett J. Martin.

Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.  Prayers of Transferal will be sung in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Friday.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Janesville, with Fr. Paul Bigelow as celebrant.  Burial with military honors will follow in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Cemetery, Ramey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090 or www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp.

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

Obituary Notice: Joseph V. Kovalcin (Provided photo)

Joseph V. Kovalcin, 90, of Troy died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at the Heights at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born Feb. 3, 1926 in Oak Grove, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Anna Kadash Kovalcin.

Mr. Kovalcin was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Philipsburg.

He was a life member of the Elks No. 1173, Philipsburg. He was also a member of the Bald Eagle Fraternal Order of Police.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. He received the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African ME1 Star and the Asiatic Pacific Medal.

Mr. Kovalcin was married to Evelyn Kovalcin on Aug. 23, 1950. She preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 2006.

He is survived by a daughter, Annette Lumadue and her husband, Billy of West Decatur and three sons, Joseph Kovalcin and his wife, Sheila of Philipsburg, Ronald Kovalcin and his wife, Gail of Blacksburg, Va., and Randy Kovalcin and his wife, Beth of Torrance, Calif.

He is also survived by a sister, Leona Good of Tyrone, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Kovalcin was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Swansegar and Dorothy Jones Conklin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Philipsburg, with Father John Gibbons as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale.

A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the West Branch Football Boosters, Attn: Kevin, P.O. Box 267, Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Phyllis L. Shirey (Provided photo)

Phyllis L. Shirey, 90, of Woodland died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

She was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Shiloh, the daughter of the late Walter and Verna (Welker) Krebs.

On Sept. 16, 1973, she married Glenn D. Shirey, who died June 30, 2005.

She was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School. She went on to work for Clearfield Airplane Marine and then retired from Riverside.

Mrs. Shirey was a life-long member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. She was active in the church and always volunteering her time.

She was a member of 4-H Club. She enjoyed knitting, canning, cooking and being a devoted grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Thompson of Shiloh; three grandchildren, Kristi and her husband, Michael Hollis of Denver, Pa., Dustin Thompson of Shiloh and Teri Lyn Thompson and her fiancé, Nick Bauman of Howard; three great-grandchildren: Izak Thompson, Lucas Hollis and Jaxson Hollis; and a sister, Marie Maines of Shiloh.

Mrs. Shirey was preceded in death by her parents and husband and her siblings, Kyle Krebs, Jack Krebs, Marshall Krebs, Ray Krebs, Gloriann Krebs, Paul Krebs and Marvin Krebs.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Kathy Leigey officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 12 p.m. Friday until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5259 Shiloh Rd., Woodland, PA 16881.

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

Edward A. Bermel Jr., 79, of Sebastian, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Mount Laurel Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born Oct. 23, 1936 in Jamaica, NY, the son of the late Edward Bermel Sr. and Helen (VonLehe).

Mr. Bermel served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of VFW, American Legion, Elks and Eagles.

He was Methodist by faith.

He is survived by his two children, Craig Bermel and Hope Turner, both of Sebastian, Fla., and three grandchildren, Jimmy, Austin and Tyler.

He is survived by his long-time companion, Shirley Shaw and her children, Cindy (Richard) Aughenbaugh of Clearfield, Cathy Shaw of Louisville, Ky., David (Tammy) Shaw of Allport, Scott (Michelle) Shaw of Palmyra, Lori (Tom) Smith of Pottsville and Brenda (Don) Hoover of Hatboro, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by two brothers, Dennis (Rena) Bermel and James (Carol) Bermel, both of New Jersey, and his beloved dog, Molly.

Mr. Bermel was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Ashley Bermel.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. John White officiating. Burial will be in Fountainhead Memorial Park, Palm, Fla.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Roger L. Kopshina Sr., 68, of DuBois died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at his residence.

He was born May 27, 1947, a son of the late LeRoy and Marie A. (Lyons) Kopshina.

Mr. Kopshina worked in maintenance at Riverside Warehouse until his retirement in 2008.

He was an excellent woodworker. He enjoyed spending time with his wife doing carpentry and home maintenance. He also worked part-time doing plumbing work.

He was considered a “jack of all trades” and was creative with any project he worked on. He loved to ride motorcycles and mountain bikes.

Mr. Kopshina is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Kopshina, of 50 years, and to whom he was married Oct. 30, 1965.

He is survived by three children, Roger L. Kopshina Jr. and his wife, Cheryl of Cary, NC, Betsy Schulz and her husband, Nobert of Delmar, Calif., and Kelly Williamson and her husband, Rick of Nolensville, Tenn.

He is also survived by four grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Brasseur and her husband, Gary of DuBois; one brother, Brad Kopshina and his companion, Karen Ross of DuBois; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per Mr. Kopshina’s wishes, there will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online remembrances can be made at www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Leonard W. Teats (Provided photo)

Leonard W. Teats, 66, of Winburne died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at his residence. Born May 17, 1949 in Pottersdale, he was the son of the late Ai B. Jr. and Viola Schmoke Teats.

Mr. Teats was a member of the Winburne Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the LOOM Lodge No. 941, Grassflat.

He was married to Mary E. McGonigal Teats on March 17, 1974 in Philipsburg. She survives in Winburne.

He is survived by four daughters, Brenda J. McGonigal and her fiancé, Donnie Eckenrode of Patton, Darleen K. Clark and her husband, James of Pottersdale and Denise M. Simcox and her husband, James and Monica D. Graham and her husband, David M., both of Winburne, and three sons, Ricky A. McGonigal and his wife, Susan of Morrisdale and James R. McGonigal and his wife, Keilla and Leonard Jr., both of Winburne.

Mr. Teats is also survived by three sisters, Patricia Brown and her husband, David of Philipsburg, Mildred Bouleyard of Fredericksburg, Va., and Sherry Amon and her husband, Brad of Enola.

He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Diane Teats of Fort Hood, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Teats was preceded in death by three sisters, Charyal, Ester and Debbie and a brother, Gary Teats.

There will not be any public visitation. A public memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Winburne Presbyterian Church with Lay Minister Martha Bloom officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson Funeral Home, Leonard W. Teats account, P.O. Box 247, 4567 Kylertown-Drifting Hwy., Grassflat, PA 16839.

James Herman Roseweir, 86, of died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 in Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Jan. 25, 1930 in Ginter, he was the son of the late Robert and Erna (Srock) Roseweir.

He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War.

He married Hannah Glass in Winchester, Va., on Oct. 12, 1951 and who survives him at home.

He was a member of Madera United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 591 in Houtzdale, where he also served on the Honor Guard team.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator during and after his military service.  He was a past president of the Madera Ambulance Association for 10 years.

He was also the past Master of the Mount Summit Grange for 10 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and making rugs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bertha O’Donnell.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Hannah; his daughter, Billie Watson and her husband, Donald of Madera; his brother, Robert Roseweir of Brisbin; his four grandchildren, Chasity (Steven) King, Dana (Stan) Haberkorn, Annie (Dick) Waite and Jaime (Jeremy) Nagle; six great-grandchildren, Bradley Haberkorn, Douglas Waite, Gage Waite, Ella King, Grant King and Mason Nagle.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in Beulah Cemetery, Ramey.

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

John S. Skraba, 96, DuBois, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Aug. 20, 1919, he was the son of the late Samuel and Rozalia (Stec) Skraba.

He married Josephine A. Marciniak on May 3, 1947 at Holy Rosary Church in Johnsonburg.

Mr. Skraba served during World War II in the U.S. Army with the 345^th Engineering Regiment in North Africa & European Theatre of Operations receiving three Bronze Stars.

He was employed as a machinist at Osborn Machine Co. for 32 years.  He was also employed as a tool and die maker at Brockway Pressed Metals from where he retired.

He was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he ushered for many years.  He was also a past member of the church choir.

He was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veteran of Foreign Wars and the Pulaski Club. He was a graduate of the DuBois Area High School.

He loved listening to polka music and dancing.  He also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.

Mr. Skraba is survived by Josephine, his wife of 68 years; a daughter, Rose Anne Young and her husband, John of Hagerstown, Md.; and a son, Dennis Skraba and his wife, Annette of DuBois.

He is also survived by four grandsons, Thomas J. Richards Jr. and his wife, Tammi of Greencastle and Jeffrey, Andrew and Paul Skraba, all of DuBois, and two great-grandchildren, Marlee and Braedon Richards of Greencastle.

He is also survived by two brothers, Steve Skraba and Henry Skraba and his wife, Darlene and four sisters, Irene Zinzella, Frances Shaw, Josephine Smith and Carolyn Robertson and her husband, Tim, all of DuBois.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Anna Radzik Skraba; two brothers, Raymond and Alex Skraba; and two sisters, Mildred Rutkowski and Mary Ann Sicheri.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.

Full military honors will be accorded from the church by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., and or St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., both in DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Donna J. Stiner (Provided photo)

Donna Jean Stiner, 67, a resident of Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield, and formerly of Frenchville, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at the center.

Born July 29, 1948 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Calvin and Gloria (Hunt) Martell.  Mrs. Stiner was a homemaker and had attended the River Road Church of Christ in Clearfield.

On July 24, 1981, she wed Donald James Stiner Sr., who preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2001.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Rowles.

Surviving are her parents of Surveyor and five children, Lisa Patterson and her husband, Curt of Glen Richey, John Stiner and his wife, Sue of Clearfield, Vickie Carr of Frenchville, Laurie Eberhart of Port Matilda and Scott Rowles of Houtzdale.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers and a sister, David Martell Sr. and Sharon Picard, both of Surveyor, and Duane Martell and his wife, Mary Jane of Philipsburg.

Funeral services for Mrs. Stiner will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Raymond Stiner officiating.  Burial will be in the Goshen Cemetery Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Obituary Notice: William G. ‘Billford’ Stevens (Provided photo)

William G. ‘Billford’ Stevens, 57, of Woodland and formerly of Huntington, Long Island, NY, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

He was born Oct. 8, 1958 in Clearfield, a son of the late Clair William and Marie (Pohl) Stevens.

He drove truck all of his life and most currently with LJF Trucking, Irvona. He also loved his motorcycles and watching NASCAR and Dirt-Track racing.

He would always be found hanging with his family and friends and will certainly be missed by his dog, Toots.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Bumbarger) Stevens, to whom he was wed June 13, 2015.

He is survived by five step-children, Desarae James and her companion, Adam Kanuff of Curwensville, Sabrina Bloom and her husband, Kyle of Clearfield, Sherri James and her companion, Nicholis Kennedy of Philipsburg, Brandie Pritz of West Decatur and Braden Pritz of Woodland.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, Henry, Azen, Riley, Justin, Khendyl and Brody and a brother, Clair ‘Dick’ Stevens of Long Island, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Diana L. (Maines) Stevens; a daughter, Ashelynn Marie Stevens; and a grandson, Holden.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Brenda K. Libreatori officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Donna J. Kurtz (Provided photo)

Donna J. Kurtz, 87, of Clearfield died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at her home.

She was born Aug. 8, 1928, a daughter of the late Hiram and Bessie (Buck) Shaw.

Mrs. Kurtz was employed by JC Penney for 27 years until retiring in 1988.
She was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, and the Coterie Club.

She and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling in their RV, having visited 48 states with their dog, Angel. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, Austin L. Kurtz, to whom she was married Sept. 20, 1947 at West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by three sons, Randall Kurtz and his wife, Barbara of St. Mary’s and their children, Julia Horn, Abigail Billotte, Emily Bolasky and Ryan Kurtz; Larry Kurtz and his wife, Deby of Harrisburg and their daughter, Jessica Helmer; Dennis Kurtz of Curwensville and his children, Stephanie, Christopher and Nathan Kurtz; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Shaw of Cleveland, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Ian Kurtz; two sisters and a brother, Beverly Sayers, Esther Buzzard and Wayne Shaw.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield; Clearfield Foundation for Health–Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield; or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21st St., Clearfield.

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

David Francis McAllister Sr., 78, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at his home.

Born April 7, 1937 in West Roxbury, Mass., he was the son of the late George E. and Ruth (Marsh) McAllister.

On Sept. 9, 1967 in St. Matthews Church in Dorchester, Mass., he married Patricia C. McAllister.  She survives.

He retired as the president and owner of D.F. McAllister Associates in DuBois after more than 20 years of service.  Prior to that, he was the director of marketing and safety at Butler Trucking and Coastal Tanklines.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  He was the founder and past president of Patrick Healy Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in DuBois.

He also was president of Canadian-American Motor Transportation Association, president of AOH Chapters in Watertown, Mass., and Akron, Ohio, where he started the Akron St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 519 and the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2661, both in DuBois.

He was a past member of the Treasure Lake Lions Club, the Rotary Club International in Massachusetts and the Olympic Athletic Club.

He was an avid golfer and Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.  He loved to travel, but most of all, he loved being with his family.

He is survived by three children, Karen McAllister of Lowell, Mass., and Debra West and her husband, Daniel and David McAllister Jr. and his wife, Tracey, both of DuBois, and 10 grandchildren, Jay, Sonia, McKayla, Caitlin, Sean, Nicole, Scotty, Cullen, Connor and Madison.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George McAllister and an infant sister.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 p.m. Sunday by the members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 519 and Assembly 2661.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Fachtna O’Driscoll, SMA and Msgr. Richard Siefer co-celebrating.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., and or St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., both in DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Frederick E. Mosley Sr., 76, of Houtzdale died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona.

Born Dec. 3, 1939 in Renova, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Jeannette (Snyder) Mosley.

He retired the U.S. Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant after 21 years of service.  He worked as a corrections officer at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale and Rockview.  He retired from Cen-Clear Child Services in 2013.

He was a member of American Legion Post 591 in Houtzdale, a life member of the VFW in Madera, a member of Moose Lodge 327 in Houtzdale, and a member of DAV.

He is survived by his loving wife Daisy (Root) Mosley; his two sons, Frederick E. (Maria) Mosley Jr. and James W. (Tina) Mosley, both of Houtzdale; two sisters, Harriet (Basil) Matthews of New York and Sarah Thompson of Ohio; and two brothers, William (Cil) Mosley of Glen Richey and James Mosley of Mount Joy.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Joshua (Amanda) Litzinger, Katrina Mosley, Destiny (Brad) Mosley, Brooke Mosley and Carley Mosley; three great-grandchildren, Tanisha, Jaxon and Audree; and numerous, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, April Lynn Mosley; a sister, Donna Mosley; and a brother, Daniel Mosley.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until services at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.

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

Obituary Notice: Walter S. Engel (Provided photo)

Walter S. Engel, 84, of Winburne died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 at the Alleghany General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born April 23, 1931 in Munich, Germany, he was the son of the late Maria Engel. He worked in radio communications for 35 years for the U.S. Information Agency, United States of America, Voice of America.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 941, Grassflat; the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club and the Cooper Township Sportsmen’s Club.

Mr. Engel was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to hike and climbed the Alps. He was a world traveler. Mr. Engel loved children, and children loved him.

He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Charlene Green of Winburne. He is survived by a daughter, Tonia Kephart and her husband, Jason of Lanse and a step-son, Lawrence Paul and his companion, Jessica Juliano of Osceola Mills.

He is also survived by a grandson, Cody Kephart, and a granddaughter, Lily Juliano and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Engel was preceded in death by his mother.

A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Dr. Rev. Earl R. Shawley officiating. Burial will be in the Messiah Baptist Cemetery, Kylertown.

There will not be any public visitation.

Memorials may be made to The America Lung Association, 209 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 or to the Cooper Township Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 113, Winburne, PA 16879.

The Strange & Weaver Funeral Home of Morrisdale is serving the  family.