Delores B. “Dee” Webster, 84, of Osceola Mills died Monday, 25 April, 2016 at her home.

Born Nov. 1, 1931 in Mifflintown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Simon and Laura (Wise) Varner.  She married Edward C. “Bud” Webster on Nov. 29, 1952 in Hagerstown, Md.; he preceded her in death on March 7, 1983.

Mrs. Webster was of the Christian faith.  She was retired from the former Philipsburg State General Hospital in housekeeping and also from Healthmates in home-health care.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers.

She is survived by three daughters, Jacqualine Beightol and her husband, Jeffrey, Deborah Webster and Susan Webster, all of Osceola Mills; one grandson, Jason Beightol; one great-grandson, Jeffrey Beightol; and her three feline best friends, Blue, Peachy and Morris.

The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. William J. Ellis presiding.  Burial will be at Mocks Hill Cemetery in West Decatur.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to:

Penn Highlands Home Health Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 203 Dorthhea St., Houtzdale, PA 16651

Osceola Mills Food Bank, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Imogene Louise Ickes, 74, of Decatur Township died Monday, April 25, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born Aug. 21, 1941 in Henrietta, Pa., the daughter of the late Wilbur and Elsie (Corle) Replogle.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lanetta Simpson, and son-in-law Richard Krause.

She is survived by her loving husband Carl Ickes; four children, Angelia Priselec and her husband, Michael of Houtzdale, Karen Fairchild and her husband, David of Germansville, Pa., Brian Ickes and his wife, Lisa of Clearfield and Donna Harvey of Hyde; one sister, Lois Zimmers of Martinsburg; and four brothers, Dean Replogle of Texas, Loy Replogle of Martinsburg, Dale Replogle of Port Matilda and Gerald Replogle of Martinsburg.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. Friday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey. Pastor George Solley will be celebrant.

Burial will follow in Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.

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

Ralph “R.J.” Bruzga, 67, of Brookville died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in DuBois.

Born Oct. 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Ann R. (Stanchus) Bruzga.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and served during the Vietnam War.

He retired as a senior bridge inspector from Kimball Engineering.

He was a life member of Goodwill Hose Co. No. 5, the Falls Creek and Brookville Eagles and the Olympic Athletic Club.

He was a member and past president of the former Lithuanian Independence Club.  He was also a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by two children,  Tracy Gordon and her husband, Jeffrey, Esq. of Brookville and Michael Bruzga and his wife, Chica of Sasebo City, Japan; a sister, Carol Dunlap and her husband, Robert of DuBois; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Werner and a great-nephew, Damien Dunlap.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A private family committal service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery the next day where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Debra J. “Deb” McClusick, 56, of Grassflat died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born Feb. 25, 1960, in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Catherine Brown Reed.

On Nov. 26, 1981, in Centre Hall, she married Donald J. McClusick, who survives at home.

She is a 1978 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. She was of the Catholic faith and attended the St. Severn Catholic Church in Drifting.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed working in her garden. She loved all flowers and had them growing everywhere.

She is survived by her husband and two sons, Erik J. McClusick of Philipsburg and Clayton R. McClusick of Grassflat. Also surviving are her four sisters, Susan, Judy, June and Terri and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Snow Shoe.

Funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with Father Mark Reid officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Snow Shoe.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St., Snow Shoe.

An online guestbook can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.

Suzanne J. Knepp, 67, of Windy Hill Village of Philipsburg and formerly of Wallaceton died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. She was happily reunited with her loving husband.

She was born Dec. 6, 1948 in Clearfield to the late Carolle and Laura Ruppert Breth. Mrs. Knepp was a homemaker.

She was married to Gene L. Knepp, who preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1999.

She is survived by a daughter, Laura Bumbarger and her husband, Fredrick of Baldwin, Mich., and a step-son, Steven M. Knepp and his wife, Val of Wallaceton.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Tiffany R. Yarger, Casey Rimer and Aaron Bumbarger and two great-grandchildren, Dawson Yarger and Namura Bumbarger. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Burton Knepp of Wallaceton.

She was the last member of her generation. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Evelyn Knepp.

There will not be any public visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Matt Scott officiating.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Suzanna J. Knepp account, P.O. Box 238, Morrisdale, PA 16858.

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

Obituary Notice: William M. Peters (Provided photo)

William M. Peters, 89, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Altoona and formerly of Philipsburg, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the veteran’s home.

Born Oct. 18, 1926 in West Decatur, he was a son of the late Winfield and Iva (Price) Peters.

Mr. Peters was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Hudson, RD Philipsburg. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

He was a 1945 graduate of the Philipsburg High School and had been employed with Penelec for 38 years until retiring.

On Aug. 30, 1947, in Philipsburg, he married the former Barbara E. Christopher, who survives, of Morrisdale.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Peters was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Danielle Pellow; two sisters, Mary Windisch and Sarah Pitts; and two brothers, Richard and George Peters. He was the last of his generation.

Surviving are three daughters, Sandra Pellow and her husband, Daniel of Osceola Mills and Deborah Humphrey and her husband, Charles and Christine Wilson and her husband, Greg, all of Philipsburg, and a son, Gregory W. Peters and his wife, Donna of Burlington, NC.

Eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Daniel B. Winters officiating.

Members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard will accord military honors at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gospel Tabernacle, 236 Scott Ln., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Ste. 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9638.

Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories at beezerheathfh.com.

Richard Lee Bess, 73, of Glen Richey died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

At the request of Mr. Bess, there was no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Primitive Methodist Church in Glen Richey with the Rev. Duane Stiner officiating. Burial will be in Mass.

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.

Jay Roy Shaffer, 76, of Wilmington, Ohio died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home.

Born July 9, 1939 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Guy Allen and Mary Velma (Owens) Shaffer.

He graduated from Sandy Township High School in 1957. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served from 1962-1964.

In August 1963, he married Brenda M. (Cowgill) Shaffer.  She survives.

He worked as a cartographer for the U.S. Geological Survey. He was a member of the American Legion Post 184 in Herndon, Va.

He is survived by his children, Teresa Lynn Shaffer and Christopher Jay Shaffer, both of Portland, Ore., and two grandchildren, Ashley Shaffer and Alison Shaffer of Portland, Ore.; a brother Russell Shaffer and his wife, Kathy “Sis” of Rockton and a brother-in-law, Roger Witter of Rochester Mills; a nephew and three nieces; and a special friend, “Prissy.”

He was preceded in death by a sister, Clara “Sis” Witter.

There will be no visitation.

A committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the chapel at Morningside Cemetery with Pastor Richard Howe officiating.

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

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

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

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Alex Vezza (Provided photo)

Alex Vezza, 65, of Clearfield, died Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born June 2, 1950, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Macaluso) Vezza.

Mr. Vezza was employed his entire life as a math teacher, beginning at Bald Eagle Area School for his first nine years and then retiring from the Clearfield High School after 22 years.

During his teaching career at Bald Eagle Area, he served as an assistant football coach and as head track and field and cross country coach. After moving to Clearfield, he was the head coach for both track and field and cross country.

Mr. Vezza was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540, Clearfield, and a life member and current officer of the Clearfield Sons and Daughters of Italy Due Palme Lodge No. 189.

He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was also the “family chef” and enjoyed making homemade pasta and bread as well as mastering the art of wine-making and tasting.

Above all else, Mr. Vezza will be remembered most of his love and dedication as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Henry) Vezza, to whom he was wed July 3, 1971, and three children, Matthew Vezza and his wife, Annie of Clearfield, Leigh Short and her husband, Gage of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Maggie Lingle and her husband, Tim of Lancaster.

Mr. Vezza is also survived by six grandchildren, Jeremiah Vezza, Ryder, Carly, Juel and Maren Short, and Talan Lingle; two brothers, Joseph ‘Jody’ Vezza and his wife, Amy of Clearfield and Tom Vezza and his wife, Carrie of State College; a niece, Erica Vezza; and two nephews, Andrew ‘Andy’ Vezza and Joshua ‘Josh’ Vezza.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. Henry L. Krebs as celebrant.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Myotonic Dystrophy Association, 1004-A O’Reilly Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129 (www.myotonic.org/donate) or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 270 Walker Dr., State College, PA 16801.

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

Wallace T. “Tommy” Lanich, 75, of Croft died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Penn Highlands, Clearfield.

Mr. Lanich was born Jan. 31, 1941 in Clearfield, the son of Wallace “Walt” and Edna A. (Coulter) Lanich. He enjoyed playing bingo.

He is survived by a cousin, Charles B. Bowman and his wife, Norma of Curwensville and a number of second cousins, including Bonnie Bowman.

Mr. Lanich was the last member of his generation and was preceded in death by his parents.

Honoring Mr. Lanich’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating. Burial will be in Centre Cemetery.

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

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

John G. Gardner, 60, of DuBois died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his home.

Born April 30, 1955 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late William Hiram and Iva Geraldine (Liegey) Gardner.

He enjoyed walking the walkway everyday with his dog.  He always was willing to help others without hesitation.

He is survived by a son, Mike Gardner and his wife, Cheryl and a daughter, Alice Izabella Grace; two brothers, Daniel Gardner and his wife, Terri and William Gardner; two sisters, Cheryl Smeal and her husband, Richard and Kathleen Johnson and her husband, Barry; two grandchildren, Ethan and Luke Gardner; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, his dog, Redd.

There will be no public visitation and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Patsy L. “Pat” Unch (Provided photo)

Patsy L. “Pat” Unch, 75, of Clearfield died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Unch was born Jan. 12, 1941 in Pensacola, Fla., the daughter of Willie M. and Estelle (Amos) Crosson.

She had retired from the Clearfield Area School District after 31 years of service as a cook at Bradford Elementary.

Mrs. Unch was a member of the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church. She also gave of her time assisting with funeral luncheons provided to families.

She was an avid walker, walking five miles a day, five days a week, with her Curve friends. She was compassionate and caring to her family and all of her friends.

She is survived by her husband, Jack G. Unch, to whom she was married May 23, 1959, and two sons, Thomas L. Unch and his wife, Brenda of Byron, Ga., and Robert G. Unch and his wife, Tracey of Virginia Beach, Va.

She is also survived by three granddaughters, Elizabeth Kronstead and her husband, Dave, Ashlee Brisendine and her husband, James and Emilee Unch and her companion, Joshua Mahoney; a brother, Robert Crosson and his wife, Cathy of Martinque, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Ellen Decker of Alabaster, Ala., and Jennette Tremble of Indian Harbor, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sharon Coulter; and a brother, Willie Holland.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Mark Brower officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.mm. Thursday and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Friday 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.

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

Kristin Nicole Dinger, 31, of Brockport died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in DuBois.

Born Nov. 15, 1984, she was the daughter of Perry F. Dinger of DuBois and Linda P. (Mahle) Dinger of Indianapolis, Ind.

She had previously worked for Gordon Jewelers and Guardian Elder Care Pharmacy.

She loved music and animals especially, her French Bull Dog, Yoda.

She is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John G. and Janet Dinger of Brookville and her fiancé, Michael Pirow III and his children Morgan and Michael IV.

There will be no public visitation.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will be in Roseville Bethel Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Willis R. “Buck” Heeman, 94, a resident at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield and formerly of Philipsburg, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the nursing center.

Mr. Heeman was born May 30, 1921 in DuBois, a son of the late Curtis and Amanda (Brandon) Heeman.

He was a Protestant by faith and had worked as a laborer during his working life.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Heeman was preceded in death by three sisters, Sadie, Louella and Amanda Heeman and a brother, Clarence Heeman. He was the last of his generation.

He is survived by a great-niece, Sandra M. Singer of Philipsburg.

At Mr. Heeman’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Terrance Lee “Terry” Ott, 68, of Clearfield died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Nov. 26, 1947, he was the son of Leslie and Mary Jane (McCracken) Ott.

Mr. Ott was retired as a security officer for Clearfield Hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He wed the former Helen Marie Medzie, who survives, along with a son, George Ott and his wife, Corrina of Virginia and a step-son, Michael Medzie and his wife, Mary Beth of Philadelphia.  Also surviving are four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

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

Mary Christine Densham, 98, of Treasure Lake, Dubois, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Christ the King Manor, Dubois.

Born March 3, 1918 in Pisek, Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of Joseph R. and Mary Alice (Cebelius) Tekely.

On Sept. 25, 1934 in Alexandria, Pa., she married Edward Ray Densham, who died March 12, 2000.

She was a 1934 graduate of Philipsburg High School and worked in banking. She enjoyed collecting antiques and loved listening to polkas and Lawrence Welk.

She is survived by three nieces, Kelly (Densham) Copa and Leslie (Densham) Obermiller, both of Ohio, and Brenda (Teckley) Ramirez of California and a nephew, Paul Teckley of California and the Williams family, which was a second family to her.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son; two sisters, Sophia Larson and Rita May Densham; and three brothers, John Teckely, Gust Tekely and Joseph Tekely.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Fr. John Gibbons officiating.

Burial will be at the Allport Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Since she had a love for animals, the family wishes memorial contributions to be made to your local animal shelter.

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

Candace L. Taylor, 56, of DuBois died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Jan. 19, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Walter “Butch” Wolfe Sr. and Avonelle (Yale) Snyder.  Mrs. Snyder survives and lives in DuBois.

On March 18, 1989, she married Marlin Taylor.  He survives.

She attended Treasure Lake Church. She enjoyed crafts and dirt track racing.

She is survived by her children, Dennis “Milo” Conrad of Reynoldsville, Greg Conrad and his wife, Jennifer of Plymouth, Ohio and Orin Taylor of DuBois; three brothers, Walter “Butch” Wolfe Jr., Dustin Wolfe and Brandon Wolfe; two sisters, Denise Camise and Joyel Snyder; one step-sister; two step-brothers; two nieces and three nephews; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, at the Treasure Lake Church with Pastor Dick Whitaker officiating.

Memorials may be placed with the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Michael P. ‘Mr. Mike’ Coulter (Provided photo)

Michael P. ‘Mr. Mike’ Coulter, 33, of Clearfield died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born Nov. 17, 1982 in Philipsburg, a son of Wanda (Coulter) Crispell and her husband, Mark of Clearfield.

Mr. Mike attended the Pittsburgh School for the Blind.  He loved spending time outside and anything related to Harry Potter.  Mr. Mike also enjoyed music, especially Lynyrd Skynyrd.

In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived by his grandmother, Jane Kanouff and her husband, Harry of Clearfield and two uncles, Dan Coulter of Clearfield and Bill Coulter and his wife, Laura of Morgan Run.

Mr. Mike was preceded in death by his infant brother, Paul Michael Coulter.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, 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: Cecil Conklin (Provided photo)

Cecil Conklin, 79, of Morrisdale died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born May 14, 1936 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Marvin and Della Hughes Conklin.

Mr. Conklin was a member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale.

He was a life member of the Holy Family Council, Knights of Columbus, No. 8701, Morrisdale.

He was co-owner of Virginia Conklin Window Fashions and owner of Cecil Conklin Upholstery. Mr. Conklin was a 1955 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

He was also a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local No. 950, of the Western PA Teamsters Union, the Carpathian Pinochle Club and Emporium Golf Club.

He was a life member of the Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company, Morrisdale, and the Elks No. 1173 of Philipsburg. He was also well-known to the children in the area as Santa Claus.

He was married to Virginia Cantolina Conklin on July 16, 1955 at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale. She survives in Morrisdale.

Mr. Conklin is survived by three daughters, Toni Ross and her husband, Milton and Kim Sones and her husband, Bryan, both of Lanse, and Sherry Yontosh and her husband, Tom of Morrisdale and a son-in-law, George Stratton of Morrisdale.

He is survived by his seven grandchildren, Aaron Roos, Michelle Roos Malik, Kevin Yontosh, Krista Yontosh Cimino, Rachael Stratton, Sara Sones and Michael Sones; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by three sisters, Marlene Conklin Hartshorne of Allentown, Ella Conklin Lewis of Pittsburgh and Della Conklin Wood of Philipsburg and a brother, Gary Conklin of Philipsburg.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Deanna Stratton and three brothers, Robert, Marvin Jr. and Kenneth Conklin.

A Mass of Christian Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with the Father Robert J. Horgas 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 at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale. The Rosary will be said at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The Strange & Weaver Funeral Home of Morrisdale is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Swartz, 88, of Hudson, RD Philipsburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Swartz was born Jan. 30, 1928 in Detroit, Mich., a son of the late John and Annie (Slother) Swartz.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two half-sisters, Becky Stauffer and Anna Brelo; a brother, George Swartz; and two half-brothers, Auman and Andrew Brelo.

He was a Christian by faith and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Mr. Swartz worked as a machinist with the General Cigar Company of Philipsburg, until his retirement.

On June 30, 1956 in Philipsburg, he married the former Ida Mae Vogle, who survives at home.

He is also survived by a step-son, William M. Vogle and his wife, Carol of Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg; two sisters, Sussie Petriskie of Troy, RD Philipsburg, and Sophie Reho of Philipsburg; and a brother, Paul Swartz of Philipsburg.

Mr. Swartz is also survived by two grandchildren, Jeffrey Vogle and his wife, Glenda of Alexandria, Pa., and Bonnie Reimer and her husband , Kevin of Dover, Pa.; three great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Cassandra Vogle and Matthew Reimer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Frantz, officiating.  Burial will be at the International Order of Oddfellows Cemetery in Brisbin.

There will be no public visitation.

Friends may sign the guestbook at http://beezerheathfh.com/.