Obituary Notice: B. Duane “Buck” Hatten (Provided photo)

Bernard Duane “Buck” Hatten, 78, of Curwensville died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Christ The King Manor in DuBois.

Born Aug. 12, 1937 in Chestnut Grove, he was the son of James Boyd and Beulah Mae (McKenrick) Hatten.

Mr. Hatten had served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War era.

He was a truck driver and first worked for Womelsdorf Trucking. He then drove for and was retired from the former Penn Traffic/Riverside Markets in DuBois.

Surviving are his close niece, Darla Hoover and her husband, Bud and his great-niece, Hannah Hoover; his nephew, James Johnston and his wife, Nancy and their son, Brad and his wife, Kira and their children, Carter and Solara; his niece, Sharon Hatten Wenner and her husband, Gene; his great-niece, Katie Lindgren and great-nephew U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Brian Lindgren and his wife, Brittany and their son, Caden; and his niece, Cindy Hatten Michael and her husband, Kevin and their children, Tyler and Meghan.

Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Grace Hatten Hunter and her husband, Paul; his niece, Kathy Mandetta and family; and his nephews, Dan Johnston and family and Darren Johnston and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Boyd Delmont Hatten on March 1, 1981; a sister, Mary Avonelle Johnston on Nov. 1, 2006 and her husband Mirl Johnston; and an infant great-niece, Janet Lee Johnston.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Hatten will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grampian Church of God, with Pastor Dale Buchwitz officiating. Burial will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Military honors will be accorded at the church by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.

The family suggests contributions be made to either Christ The King Manor Hospice Unit, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801, the Grampian Church of God, 1420 Chestnut Grove Hwy., Grampian, PA 16838 or the Local Marine Corp League Toys for Tots Foundation, William L. Dixon Detachment No. 289, The Cooper Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr., Triangle, VA  22172-1776.

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.

Daniel M. McGee, 74, of Morrisdale died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born July 8, 1941 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Daniel M. and Lelia P. (Swatsworth) McGee.

Mr. McGee attended the Philipsburg schools and had worked as a mechanic. He had also worked at Walker Lumber and the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during Vietnam. He was of the Protestant faith.

In the past, he enjoyed fixing and restoring cars, attending car shows and fishing.

He is survived by his fiancée of 11 years, Teresa DeGrasse of Morrisdale, and her daughter and son-in-law, Dawn Crawford and her husband, Leif of Avondale, Ariz.

He is survived by his sisters, Meledene Shaffer and her husband, Guy of Bellefonte, Danenne McGee of West Decatur and Lelia Patricia Smith of Ashburn, Va.; a brother-in-law, Robert L. Kyler Sr. of West Decatur; and numerous other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McGee was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Kyler; a brother-in-law Alfred Smith; and a nephew, Robert L. Kyler Jr.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Per Mr. McGee’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to Teresa DeGrasse, 62 Lamb Dr., Lot 6, Morrisdale, PA 16858, to be divided among several charities.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: Leonard P. Mondock (Provided photo)

Leonard P. Mondock, 70, of Morrisdale died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Jan. 24, 1946, he was the son of the late John P. and Pauline J. Buynak Mondock.

Mr. Mondock attended the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport.

He was a 1964 graduate of the West Branch High School. He was a 1967 graduate of the Williamsport Area Community College.

He was employed by Corning Glass, State College, as a quality insurance manager from 1969-2002.

Mr. Mondock served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, where he was an air traffic controller in Vietnam.

He received the Army Commendation Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.

He was a member of the Osceola Mills VFW Post No. 5020. He was a volunteer for Tomorrows Hope, Coalport, for homeless veterans and for Second Harvest, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport.

A hobby Mr. Mondock loved was cars, especially his 1937 Ford Sedan. He was also an avid West Branch sports fan.

He married Cheryl Hunt Mondock on July 11, 1970 at the Morrisdale United Methodist Church. She survives in Morrisdale.

He is survived by a son, Jeremy S. Mondock and his fiancée, Danielle Gutshall of Spring Grove; a sister, Ruth Casher of Black Moshannon and her children, Dean and Paul; and a brother, Patrick E. Mondock and his wife, Kathleen of Pinehurst, NC and their children, Roxanne, Lance, Dina, Lynne and Jay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, David Casher.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport, with the Rev. James Hollister officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Military graveside services will be accorded by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, 369 Allport Cutoff, Allport, PA 16821.

Strange & Weaver Funeral Service of Morrisdale is serving the family.

Obituary Notice: Almeda Jane Frame (Provided photo)

Almeda Jane Frame, 90, of Hyde died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mountain Laurel Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Frame was born April 29, 1925 in Lansford, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph Edgar and Alice (Snyder) Kellow.

She owned and operated “The Remembrance Shop,” which was a gift shop in Bethlehem, Pa.

Additionally, she was employed as an office manager for Dr. George C. Covalla, a case worker for the Department of Public Welfare and secretary at Centre Grove Church for 13 years.

Mrs. Frame was a member of the Friendship Class at Trinity United Methodist Church, a former officer for XYZ, a former officer for the United Methodist Women, a member of the Red Hats and a RSVP Volunteer. She would provide Bible Studies to Knickerbocker Villa.

She loved reading, participated in several card clubs, enjoyed traveling and most of all cherished all of her friends.

Mrs. Frame was an avid baker and became Mrs. Bethlehem Pennsylvania by winning the Pillsbury Bake-off for her cherry pies.

She was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church and present member of Centre Grove Church.

Her survivors include three children, Karen Sergeant-Clifford and her husband, Michael of Phoenix, Ariz., Holly Frame Brown and her husband, James of Hyde and Gil D. Frame II and his wife, Krista Boalich Frame of Coudersport.

Her survivors also include four grandchildren, Timothy James Brown and his wife, Monica, Heather Christine Test and her husband, Scott, Joshua Frame and his wife, Jennifer and Jennifer Sergeant and her companion, Christopher Stott and six great-grandchildren, Joanna, Gracie, Emma, Sadie, Griffin and Ray.

She was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert D. Frame, who died Feb. 26, 1983; her brother, William A. Kellow; and two grandsons, Christopher Sergeant and Andrew Frame.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. on Thursday, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Willis officiating.
Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona, 5055 E. Washington St., Suite 130 Phoenix, AZ 85034 or American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005.

To send online tributes please, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com. Arrangements are under the care of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. in Clearfield.

Leonard Francis Rodkey, 82, of Ramey died Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home.

Born May 17, 1933 in Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lillian E. (Woodle) Rodkey.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later served in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard.

After his service, he worked as a master grinder for Lee Industries.

On June 25, 1955, he married Agnes Marie Lutz in St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, Houtzdale, who survives him at home.

He was a member of St. Barbara’s PNCC in Houtzdale, the American Legion Post 591, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 327 and the Morann Citizens Club.

Mr. Rodkey enjoyed hunting, fishing and walking his dog.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a two sons, Alan J. Rodkey and his girlfriend, Tish Johnson of Houtzdale and Paul E. Rodkey and his wife, Lori of Frenchville.

He is survived by a sister, Betty Rodkey of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Paul L. and Joshua R. Rodkey; one step-grandchild, Mikalyn Travis; a niece, Tina M. (Jaskowak) Travis of Osceola Mills; a great-nephew, Clay A. Travis of Osceola Mills; a sister-in-law, Helen Lutz of Ramey; and brother-in-law, Michael Lutz of Osceola.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas E. and Robert R. Rodkey; a sister, Donna M Jaskowak; and a brother-in-law, John Jaskowak.

Family will receive friends 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday in Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.  A vigil will be said at 6 p.m. by Father Scott Lill.

Prayers of transfer will be said 9:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Scott Lill as celebrant.

Burial with military honors will follow in St. Barbara’s Cemetery.

Obituary Notice: Ward A. Spence Jr. (Provided photo)

Ward A. Spence Jr., 91, of DuBois and formerly of Clearfield, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born Aug. 18, 1924 in Clearfield, a son of the late Ward A. Sr. and Jane (Undercoffer) Spence.

Mr. Spence was an avid photographer, archer, electronics aficionado, audiophile and a lover of nature.

He served his country in U.S. Navy during World War II. He was honorably discharged with the rank of electronics technician’s mate.

He was stationed on the USS Panamint during the American assault on Okinawa and witnessed numerous Kamikaze attacks.

Mr. Spence is survived by two nieces and four nephews, Jack Spence and his wife, Jan, Jeryl Mitsch and her husband, Larry, Ward Spence and his wife, Sandy, Eric Spence and his wife, Lori, Jeanine Droeger and her husband, Ed and Daniel Spence and his wife, Peggy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John L. ‘Jack’ Spence and his wife, Jean.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Father John L. Miller as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

The family would like to thank the staff members of Christ the King Manor for their care and loving assistance through Mr. Spence’s tenure.

To show appreciation, they wish that donations be made in Mr. Spence’s memory to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Jeffery S. Dodge, 51, DuBois died Wednesday, March 15, 2016 at his home.

Born Feb. 27, 1965 in Jacksonville, Fla., he was the son of Jefferie A. Dodge and Suzanne (DeSalve) Dodge.

His father survives and lives in Roswell, NM, and his mother survives and lives in DuBois.

Mr. Dodge enjoyed music, his computer and being with his friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Dawn “Dee Dee” Wolfe and a brother, Scott Dodge, both of DuBois.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Fr. Dan Kresinski officiating.

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

Obituary Notice: George T. Piedmo (Provided photo)

George T. Piedmo of Morrisdale died March 15, 2016 at the age of 87. He was born Dec. 16, 1928 at Glasgow, a son of George J. and Caroline (Thomas) Piedmo.

On Nov. 25, 1950, he married Doris Henry, the daughter of Merlin and Hazel Henry, Philipsburg. He graduated from Morris Township High School in the class of 1946.

Mr. Piedmo’s adult work began in deep coal mining with his father. He attended Pennsylvania State University and majored in horticulture.

He served in the U.S. 101^st Airborne Artillery. Then, he was a salesman for Swift & Company and Cooks Frozen Foods.

Opportunity arose to acquire Centre Beverage Malt Sales in State College at the site of the Tavern Restaurant.

Business growth forced moving to a new location on Sparks Street, where he operated for 45 years as chief executive officer and president and established one of the premier distributors in the area.

Mr. Piedmo was a member of the St. Agnes Church in Morrisdale.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus No. 2250 of Osceola Mills and a life member of the Philipsburg Elks Country Club No. 1173.

He was an active member of the Morris Township Water Company.

In retirement, he traveled much with his family. His passion was in the love of machinery, motorcycles and cars. He was constant in his property improvements, and he also enjoyed giving time helping his neighbors.

His hope, young in life, was to keep his family property beautiful, and one of his sayings was, “Some people do paintings … I make a picture happen.” Anyone who knew him would know, “If I was any better, I couldn’t stand it.”

He is survived by his wife at home; his son, Gregory Piedmo (China); his daughter, Dana (John) Campolongo; and two grandchildren, Tyler Campolongo and Lauren Campolongo of State College.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, John (Donna) Henry of Philipsburg; two sisters, Barbara (David) Barnes of Mansfield, Ohio and Connie (Doane) Chase of McMurraysville; and many nieces of nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gary L. Piedmo, Esq.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home of Morrisdale.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with the Father Robert J. Horgas as celebrant. A reception will follow mass at the St. Agnes Activity Center.

Memorials may be made to the St. Agnes Church, Philipsburg Holt Library and the Rowland Theatre.

Obituary Notice: Lillian M. Laird (Provided photo)

Lillian M. Laird, 97, of West Decatur died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Laird was born July 12, 1918 in West Decatur, the daughter of Hye R. and Annie R. (Parks) Goss.

She was a homemaker. Mrs. Laird was a member of the Spring Valley United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three children, Annie M. Crepeau, Elmer “Butch” Laird and his wife, Lana and Walter A. Laird and his wife, Peggy, all of Spring Valley; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Carl Pedmo.

Mrs. Laird was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elmer C. Laird Sr., to whom she was married July 19, 1939 in Woodland and who died Dec. 21, 2004.

She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Lucy Pedmo and Rita Knepp; three grandsons, Eldon Knepp Jr., Steve Allen Knepp and Paul Anthony Pedmo; two brothers, Edward and Arnold Goss; two sisters, Lois Mayhew and Margaret DeAngelis; and two son-in-laws, George Crepeau and Eldon Knepp.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Kenneth Pry officiating. Burial will be in Spring Valley Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Suite 102, Clearfield, PA 16830 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Theresa Ann Rinehart, 55, of Clearfield died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born Feb. 3, 1961 in Violet, La., she was the daughter of Walter and Juanita Philips.  Mrs. Rinehart was a graphic artist and was Roman Catholic by faith.

Surviving are her husband, Kelly J. Hoy and four children, Jennifer Robinson and her husband, Jerry and Zachary Hoy, both of Clearfield, and Kenny Rinehart and Sammy Rinehart, both of Texas.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Briana Robinson, Joey Munk, Shyane Munk and Sammy Wayne Jr. and two brothers, Charles and Billy Philips.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no public visitation or services.

Memorial contributions may 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.

Thomas K. Barber Jr. died March 16, 2016 of cardiac failure while resting in his home at the age of 60.

He is survived by his former wife, Diana, and their two children, Thomas and Jenna, and his grandchildren, Tom Jr., Jack and Lola, all of whom live in California.

He is also survived by his older sister, Peg in Oregon, his younger brother, Robert in Pennsylvania and their families.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Margot and Thomas King Barber.

He was born in 1955 near Chicago, Ill., and his family moved to California when he was 14.  He lived there until relocating to central Pennsylvania in 2006.

His career included years of working as an associate pastor at churches in both central and southern California, followed by many years in sales in the industry of wholesale electrical parts for General Electric.

He had a life-long enjoyment of music, especially playing the electric and acoustic guitars.  He played and performed on different worship teams at his churches, and began some songwriting in retirement.  He also enjoyed the hobby of nature photography.

He spent the most recent years of his life as a resident in DuBois, and he expressed on many occasions the feeling of a “hometown” that grew with the friendships he found there.

His family would like to express gratitude for that, especially to Pastor Hill and Smithtown Community Church for their welcoming.

No local memorial is planned, and his family will gather for private memorial and burial at the family gravesite in Illinois.  Mr. Barber will be laid to rest alongside his father, mother and grandmother.

Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com. The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Josephine K. Kasubick, 87, of Houtzdale died Friday, March 18, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

Born Dec. 17, 1928 at Hawk Run, she was the daughter of John and Susan (Rusnak) Zahuranec.

She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, the Altar & Rosary Society and the Catholic Daughters of the America’s Court Saint Victoria No. 646.

She loved cooking, baking and canning. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially having family meals and decorating for Christmas.

She was a 1947 graduate of Morris Township High School and was a homemaker following the birth of her first child.

She had previously worked at Brown’s Boot Shop and Sheldon’s Printing Card & Stationary Shop, both formerly of Philipsburg.

On Oct. 15, 1949 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Hawk Run, she married Leonard A. Kasubick, who died March 24, 2005.

She is survived by a daughter, Donna Kasubick of Houtzdale; two sons, Leonard Kasubick and his wife, Nancy of Indiana, Pa., and James Kasubick of Houtzdale; two grandchildren, Katie Kasubick of Charlottesville, Va., and Lucas Kasubick of Winchester, Va.; a brother, John Zahuranec of Ashland, Ohio; and a sister, Susan Wilson and her husband, William of Lansdale, Pa.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Lenny and two brothers, Joseph and Martin Zahuranec.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Marc Solomon as celebrant.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc, Houtzdale.

The rosary will be recited by the Catholic Daughters at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in St. Barbara’s Cemetery, Brisbin.

Family suggests memorial donations be made to Christ the King Church, 123 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

Oliver Ross Marien, 89, of Houtzdale died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian Home.

Born July 4, 1926 in Brisbin, he was the son of Raymond and Barbara (Philage) Marien. He was a member of the Brisbin Church of God.

Mr. Marien served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a drill press operator for McGregor Sportswear of Clearfield until his retirement.

On Sept. 28, 1947, he married Alice Kizer, who survives in Houtzdale.

Surviving are four daughters, Linda Haskins and Rosann Fischer of Enola, Sheila Murawski and her husband, Ronald of Houtzdale and Pamela Williams and her husband, Mark of Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren, Nichole Liu, Michael Murawski, Jennifer Zingone, Alicia Bubb, Marc Williams; and eight great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Doris Phillips of Niagara Falls, NY and Ruth Jones of Smokerun            and a brother, Roland Marien of Brookpark, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Violet Marien; his sister, Lois Schrock; and a grandson, Christopher Haskins.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brisbin Church of God with the Rev. Andrew Griffith officiating.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

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

Robert M. Bowery, 82, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Penn Highlands Dubois.

Born March 5, 1934 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Fred H. Bowery Sr. and Zelma (Hall) Bowery.

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

He was a member of the Kellytown Union Church in Olanta. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1785 and American Legion Post 6 in Clearfield.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (Tyler) Bowery, and his six children, Robert Bowery Jr. and Robin Bowery, both of Clearfield, Cindy Lemmo of Curwensville, Ramona Oakman of Meadville, Billie Mae Bowery of Penfield and Sheila Ball of Vermont.

He is also survived by two step-children, Richard Zapsky Jr. and Lisa Ream, both of Houtzdale; a sister, Hilda Mae Thompson of Grove City; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Bowery Jr., and two sisters, Mary Jane Townsend and Dorothy Jean Stumph.

Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Robert Witherow officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow in Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.

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

Obituary Notice: Rosella P. Lombardo (Provided photo)

Rosella P. Lombardo, 91, of Philipsburg died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Graystone Manor in Altoona.

Born March 3, 1925 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Smerick) Pavlick.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg. She was a 1944 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

Mrs. Lombardo had been employed with the General Cigar Company of Philipsburg for more than 35 years until retiring.

On Aug. 23, 1964 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, she married Donald J. Lombardo. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2010.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Margaret “Peg” Eberwein, Mary Bennett, Katherine Sandy and Frances “Tillie” Albert and three brothers, Charles, Michael and George Pavlick.

Mrs. Lombardo is survived by a son, William L. Pavlick and his fiancée, Jane McDowell of Philipsburg; two sisters, Anna Twoey of Philipsburg and Esther Potter of Bellemeade; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, with the Rev. John Gibbons as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

The rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook and share memories at beezerheathth.com.

Donald R. Mikesell , 89, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his home.

He was born Aug. 6, 1926 in Cloe, a son of the late Warren B. and Mary Estella (Davidson) Mikesell.

Mr. Mikesell was an attorney in Clearfield for 43 years and practiced with his son, Warren B. Mikesell II at Mikesell and Mikesell, Attorneys-at-Law. In addition, he served 34 years with the commonwealth as a workmen’s compensation judge.

Mr. Mikesell was the valedictorian of the class of 1944 at Mahaffey High School. He graduated from both Dickinson College and Dickinson School of Law.

He was a member of the Clearfield Bar Association. He attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Clearfield. He was a past Master of Clearfield Masonic Lodge 314.

Being an avid hunter and outdoorsman, he was a life-long member of Pitch Pine Hunting Club. He shared his love of motorcycles and four-wheelers with all of his children and grandchildren.

He served in the U.S. Army Corps in World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Ann (Blackburn) Mikesell, to whom he was wed on Nov. 22, 1956 at the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, Clearfield, by the Rev. Earl Freeland.

He is survived by six children, Jon C. Mikesell and his wife, Sue; Warren B. Mikesell II and his wife, Kim; Annette D. Mikesell and Lloyd Dahlem; Kimberly S. Colavecchi; Robert B. Mikesell and his wife, Courtney; and Janell K. Danielson and her husband, Chris.

He is survived by 14 grandchildren, Stephanie, Claire, Paige and Luke Mikesell, Warren III and Breann Mikesell, Kymberly and Levi Sanchez, Michaela, Carly and Cross Colavecchi, Raegan and Derrick Mikesell and William Danielson; four great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Jean Smith, Marion Fujii and Marjorie Bigelow.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Marie Mikesell and a grandson, Michael T. Mikesell.

In accordance to Mr. Mikesell’s wishes, all services were private.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 420 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield.

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

Joseph E. Sankey Jr., 84, of Osceola Mills died Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home.

Born June 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Effie M. (Cowfer) Sankey.

He married Lydia M. (Rutt) Sankey on Dec. 31, 1954 in Benson, Neb. She preceded him in death on Nov. 20, 1999.

Mr. Sankey was of the Presbyterian faith, a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a retired meat cutter for Acme in Lincoln, Neb.  He was a 1950 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Sankey and four sisters, Nancy Brolin, Peggy Owens, Zola Lee Sankey and Donna Rae Sankey.

He is survived by five sisters, Betty Ann Haney and her husband, Richard of Drifting, Beverly Mignot of Allport, Judith Bires and her husband, Michael of RD Philipsburg, Bonnie Marty Brennamen and her husband, Frank of Lewistown and Kathy Olson and her husband, David of Clearfield and three brothers, Daniel I Sankey of Houtzdale, John W. Sankey and his wife, Peggy of Philipsburg and Fred H. Sankey and his wife, Jamie of Greenville.

Burial will be in the Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln, Neb. There will be no funeral service of viewing.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Ralph J. Hess (Provided photo)

Ralph J. Hess, 88, of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Oct. 18, 1927, he was the son of the late Ralph F and Della (Dunlap) Hess.

He is survived by his wife, Jean (Millward) Hess, to whom he was married on June 22, 1952 at the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.

Mr. Hess was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.

He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and a member of the VFW Post No. 5020, Osceola Mills.

He was a retired parole officer for the Pennsylvania State Board of Parole & Probation, retiring after 35 years of service.

He was a 1945 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School after which he attended Clarion State College. He loved his family very much and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy (Hess) Erwin.

He is survived by two daughters, Jane A. Hess of Rockville, Md., and Mary Vancas and her husband, Edward of Osceola Mills and a brother, William E. “Mope” Hess of Osceola Mills.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, Osceola Mills, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Stanley S. Phillips (Provided photo)

Stanley S. Phillips, 32, of Greeneville, Tenn., and formerly of West Decatur, died Friday, March 11, 2016 in Greeneville, Tenn.

Born Jan. 25, 1984 in Clearfield, he was the son of Foster S. Phillips and his companion, Beverly Olson of West Decatur and Robin (Hampton) Bowes and her companion, Ronald Kizer of Sandy Ridge.

He was married to Tina (Powell) Phillips of Greenville, Tenn.

Mr. Phillips was a graduate of the Clearfield High School.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Lee Phillips.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by three sons, Blaze Phillips of Osceola Mills and Stanley Phillips Jr. and Avery Phillips, both of Greenville, Tenn.

He is survived by four sisters, Kathy Helmick and her husband, Dale of Osceola Mills, Gloria Hampton of Clearfield, Linda Patton and her husband, Andy of Philipsburg and Robin Wisor and her husband, David of West Decatur and one brother, Daniel Phillips and his companion, Jenn Young of Munson.

He is also survived by his grandfather, Foster W. Phillips and his companion, Edith Gonzalez of Allport and his grandmother, Ruth Ann Hampton of Philipsburg.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Ohio Community Building (Morgan Run) Osceola Mills, with Pastor Darl Ware officiating.

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

Kathleen Ann Redzensky, 92, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.

Born June 7, 1924 in Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Gust and Pauline Kowalcyk.

She attended Houtzdale schools.  She married Stanley Redzensky of Ramey on Oct. 12, 1953.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, a sister and a brother.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and two sister-in-laws.

She lived almost her entire life in the family home on Elizabeth Street and was a house wife.  She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and attending the games.

She enjoyed traveling. She was also an avid reader and an excellent cook and baker.

At her request, there will be no viewing or services, and she will be buried with her husband and other family member in St. Joseph Cemetery, Osceola Mills.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

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