Robert L. Yeager, 81, of Clearfield died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Oct. 1, 1934, the son of the late Ida Yeager Hutton.  On June 6, 1963, he married Ellen (Swales) Yeager. She survives.

He graduated from Curwensville High School in 1955. Mr. Yeager retired from Swales Styleline Upholstery.

He was member of Christian Missionary Alliance Church and the Lions Club.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards with his friends, but above all, he was a family man and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Mr. Yeager was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan.

He is survived by his in-laws, Elaine (William) Rowles, Lorena (Lyle) Dixon and Ralph (Carol) Swales, all of Clearfield, and Robert (Adele) Swales of Morrisdale and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and sister-in-law, Eloise Swales.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Robert B. Goldenberg officiating. Burial will be in Mount Joy Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. An additional hour of viewing will be held from 9 a.m. until the hour of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 45 Alliance Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, 809 Turnpike Ave., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

Chester Warren Russell, 86, of Philipsburg died Friday, May 6, 2016 at his home.

Born May 28, 1929 in (Morgan Run) West Decatur, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Minnie (Goss) Russell.

He married Beverly E. (Copeland) Russell on Oct. 23, 1949 at the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church. She survives at home.

Mr. Russell was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Philipsburg.  He was a retired Salesman for the former Industrial Supply.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Chester Warren Russell Jr.; four sisters, Bessie Jane Russell, Lorna Stonebraker, Isabele Wadosky and Thelma Goss; and four brothers, Robert, Clair, James and Albert Russell.

Along with his wife, Mr. Russell is survived by a daughter, Sandra B. Sangiorgio of San Diego, Calif.; and two sons, Michael W. Russell and his wife, Linda of West Decatur and Randy S. Russell and his fiancée, Phyllis of Philipsburg.

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Travis E. Russell, Suellen Russell and Nicole Joyce and two great-grandchildren, Renson and Connor.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. LaMarr Pirkle officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Harold E. “Hop” Decker (Provided photo)

Harold Earl “Hop” Decker, 83, of Curwensville died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born May 3, 1933, he was the son of James and Vera (Williams) Decker.

Mr. Decker was retired from the former Bayer Clothing Group (Kent’s Sportswear) of Curwensville and Clearfield as a manager after 38 years of service.  He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean War.

He was a Christian by faith. He was a life member of the Rescue Hose & Ladder Co. in Curwensville.

He was also a member of the Marine Corp League and a former member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. Family Center No. 268, VFW Post No. 842 and the American Legion Post No. 505.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and of all Penn State sports.

On March 26, 1960 in St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville, he wed the former Barbara Sass, who survives.

He is survived by three children, Robert Decker of Clymer and Susan Fulton and her husband, Bill and Brett Decker and his wife, Melanie, both of Curwensville.

Also surviving are six grandchildren, James Decker, Isaac Decker, Nichole Unch and her husband, Sam, Joe Catalano and his wife, Erin, Marissa Decker and Kevin Decker; three step-grandchildren, Brian Fulton, Aaron Fulton and Randy Fulton and his wife, Brittany; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Larson and Allie Unch; and two sisters, Betty Croll and Shirley Neeper and her husband, Oscar, both of Curwensville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Robert, Richard, James and Frank; and his sisters, Ruth and Mary.

Funeral services for Mr. Decker will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating.

Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

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

Clifton G. Josephson, 78, of Grassflat died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born May 12, 1937, he was born the son of the late Oscar and Bertha Walker Josephson. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanse.

He was a 1955 graduate of the Cooper Township High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Josephson was a member of the Red-V Camp, Black Moshannon, where he was the camp cook for 45 years.

He had worked at Piper Aircraft and retired from the Utilities Forestry Inc., Clearfield, as a sawyer.

He married Jean Heffler Josephson on Aug. 10, 1963 in Norristown. She survives in Grassflat.

Mr. Josephson is survived by a daughter, Shelley Houser and her husband, Bill of Grassflat and his grandson, Justin Josephson and his fiancé, Jon of Grassflat; a brother, William Josephson of Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse, with the Rev. Matthew Finney officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 194, Lanse, PA 16849.

Obituary Notice: S. Raymond “Dip” Mellott (Provided photo)

S. Raymond “Dip” Mellott, 95, of Clearfield died peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the home of his daughter. He was the last of his generation.

Born April 20, 1921, he was a son of the late Stanley A. Mellott Sr. and Lela L. (Bailey) Mellott.

Mr. Mellott was a 1940 graduate of Clearfield High School, where he was wrestling district champion in 1939.

On April 11, 1942 in Clearfield, he married Dolores (Walters) Mellott.

He worked as a welding foreman for Clearfield Machine Shop for 43 years until his retirement in 1983.

Mr. Mellott was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

He was a life member of the Clearfield Fire Co. No. 2, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the Masonic Lodge 314 and the American Legion Post No. 6 and VFW, and he was a former member of No. 40 and No. 8.

He enjoyed golfing, bicycling and most of all spending time with his family.

His survivors include a daughter, Barbara Giuffre and her husband, Donald of Clearfield; a son-in-law, Robert Glass Jr.; six grandchildren, Rick Glass and his wife, Rhonda, Rhanda R. (Glass) Charles and her husband, Dennis, Ryan J. Glass and his wife, Lynne, Michael R. Giuffre and his wife, Jennifer, Brandon Giuffre and his wife, Jennifer, and Justin Giuffre and his wife, Sonya; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores (Walters) Mellott, who died Oct. 25, 2006; his daughter, Billis Irene (Mellott) Glass, who died March 15, 2008; his two brothers, Jerry Mellott and Grey Mellott; his three sisters, Edythe (Mellott) Fink, Catherine (Mellott) Spence and an infant sister; and his granddaughter, Linda Giuffre, who died Sept. 27, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Way officiating. Burial will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc.

An additional hour of viewing will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 217 E. Pine St., Clearfield, PA, 16830.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Arrangements are under the care of the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. in Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Grant G. Graham (Provided photo)

Grant G. Graham, 88, of DuBois died Monday, May 9, 2016 at DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Oct. 31, 1927, he was the son of the late Grant G. Graham Jr. and Minnie (Mottern) Graham.

On June 9, 1950 Mr. Graham married Olive A. (Brunner) Graham at the Missionary Alliance Church in DuBois.

Mr. Graham was a 1945 graduate of Sandy Township High School. He furthered his education at the DuBois Business College where he attended from 1948-1950.

He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Japan from 1946-1948. He was affiliated with a family business, Graham’s Garage in Sandy Township after being discharged from the military in 1948.

Mr. Graham worked for Lincoln Mercury Garage in Beverly Hills, Calif., and eventually worked for Clark Co. Wholesale in Las Vegas, Nev., as a service technician for 32 years.

He was a member of AARP and enjoyed cars.

His survivors include wife of 65 years, Olive Graham; a brother, Guy G. Graham of Doylestown; a brother-in-law, Robert Brunner; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Gary G. Graham.

Per Mr. Graham’s wishes there will be no public services.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Clearfield County Unit, P.O. BOX 822, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., DuBois.

Obituary Notice: Kenneth T. Dillon (Provided photo)

Kenneth T. Dillon, 71, of Philipsburg died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Tyrone Hospital.

Born May 29, 1944, he was a son of the late Clifford C. Sr. and Helen M. (Shoffner) Dillon.

Mr. Dillon was a Protestant by faith and formerly a member of the Chester Hill Hose Company.

He had also been the manager of the Philipsburg Medical Center and A.F.S.C.M.E. boys and girls softball teams.

He enjoyed fishing, dancing, classic rock and roll, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He had been employed with the state of Pennsylvania, working at the Philipsburg State General Hospital, the Department of Forestry at Black Moshannon State Park and lastly with PennDOT until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Dillon was preceded in death by three daughters, Tina and Vickie Dillon and Robin Johnson; a grandson, Kenneth Lee Dillon Jr.; a son-in-law, Richard Flick; two brothers, Robert and Clifford Dillon Jr.; and two sisters, Lillian Dixon and Helen Dillon.

Surviving are three daughters, Michelle Dillon of Hyde; Laurie Dillon of Ashtabula, Ohio; and Danielle Flick of Philipsburg; two sons, Kenneth Dillon and his wife, Emma and Brian Dillon, all of Philipsburg; two sisters, Hazel Culp of Philipsburg and Cathy Brown of Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Timothy D. Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Reidy Cemetery in Wallaceton.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Dawn J. Verbitsky(Provided photo)

Dawn J. Verbitsky, 66, of Lanse died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Feb. 27, 1950 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Melvin T. Jean E. Cathcart Curry.

Mrs. Verbitsky had attended the Clearfield County Vo-Tech. She graduated as a certified nursing assistant.

She was married to Joseph Verbitsky of Lanse who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Amy Witherite and three sons, Shawn, Jason and Brian Witherite.

She is also survived by a brother, Tom Curry; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Witherite and a brother, Marvin Curry.

There will not be any public visitation. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Thomas Lee James Jr., 53, of Clearfield died Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.

Born June 30, 1962, he was the son of Thomas L. and Celeste Pezzulla James of Woodland.

Mr. James was a 1981 graduate of the Clearfield High School. He had been employed by IBEW as a laborer.

He was married to Bernice Milligan James, who survives in Clearfield.

He was also survived by a son, Thomas Lee James III of Clearfield; two sisters, Tammy Hatten and her husband, Terry of Curwensville and Tracy James of Woodland; a brother, Thad James of Woodland; several nieces and a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. James was preceded in death by a brother, Todd “Paco” James and his grandparents, Bert and Edith James and Gertrude Pezzulla.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Brenda Libreatori officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, c/o Thomas Lee James r. Account, P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Donald Melvin Brown (Provided photo)

Donald Melvin Brown, 88, of Philipsburg and formerly of Galloway Township, NJ, and most recently of Absecon, NJ, died peacefully Monday, May 9, 2016.

He was born May 30, 1927 in Philipsburg to the late George E. and Rachel D. (Mayhew) Brown.

He attended Philipsburg High School and later received an honorary diploma for being a veteran.

While still in high school, Mr. Brown enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on active duty during World War II and the Korean War as a Petty Officer First Class before his honorable discharge.

He served as a police officer for the Somers Point and Galloway Township, NJ Police Departments. He also retired from the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local No. 322 of Winslow, NJ.

He was a member of The Unity Lodge No. 96 Free & Accepted Mason and AMVETS Post No. 0159. He was also a member of The First Church of Christ in Philipsburg.

Mr. Brown enjoyed watching Penn State football games and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his children, Nancy (Joseph) Muskett, Mark (Terri) Brown, Charles (Liz) Brown, Rudy (Lori) Fehrle, Peggy Ahlum and Kathy Frank (Ernie Miller), all of New Jersey, and a daughter-in-law and caregiver, Mary Jo Brown of New Jersey.

He is also survived by two step-children, Alan (Eva) Barnett of Philipsburg and Kim Barnett of Virginia; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters Eleanor (Tony) Petulla and Nancy (Carl) Drukenbrad, all of Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Ruth P. Brown; two sons, Donald L. Brown and Bruce D. Brown; one daughter, Donna Franklin; and his step-mother, Edna (Gross) Brown.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeff Brown; one great-granddaughter, Carina A. Barnett; one great-grandson, Jaiden Ohnemuller-Muskett; two brothers, George W. Brown and James L. Brown; three sisters, Ruth A. Smeal, Doris Townsend and Sharon Moore; and one step-sister, Jean (Gross) Sutton.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife and mother of their children, Nancy (Hilborn) Brown.

At Mr. Brown’s request, a private military graveside service will be held at the Philipsburg Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

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

Obituary Notice: Sara I. Draucker (Provided photo)

Sara Irene “Sally” Milligan Draucker, 102, a guest of Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville and formerly of Clearfield, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Ridgeview.

Memorial services for Sally Milligan Draucker will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church with Mr. Richard Barkley officiating.

A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the services in the fellowship hall of the church

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

Joseph C. Helsel Jr., 83, of Hellam and formerly of Philipsburg, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services-York South.

Born Jan. 6, 1933 in Osceola Mills, he was a son of Joseph C. and Nettie Helsel Sr.

He was a graduate of Philipsburg High School and a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Hallam.

Mr. Helsel was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW in Hellam and the American Legion in Wrightsville.

He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, where he was a district manager and loved playing golf and going to Myrtle Beach.

On Oct. 9, 1954 in Winchester, Va., he married Peggy L. (Goss) Helsel, who died May 27, 2012.

Mr. Helsel is survived by a son, Joseph C. Helsel and his wife, Carol of Mechanicsburg; a daughter, Teri Lynn Bretherick of Hellam; a granddaughter, Caitlin Helsel; and a sister, Shirley Lamb of Littleton, Colo.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lee Helsel; a brother, Bill; and his sisters, Beverly, Phyllis and Nettie Mae.

Private funeral services will be held at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating.

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local chapters of the American Cancer Society or the SPCA.

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

Miles C. Lott, 84, Troutville died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born July 27, 1931 in Big Run, he was the son of the late Irvin and Ethel (Scadden) Lott.

On June 27, 1953, he married his wife of 62 years, Allene “Joan” (Shepler) Lott.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.

Mr. Lott lived most of his life in Troutville and was a graduate of the Big Run High School class of 1948.

He was a graduate of Clarion University with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He retired after teaching English and history for 35 years in Spartansburg, Corry and DuBois, Pa.

He played baseball both in high school and in the Federation League in Big Run and Troutville, where he was well-known as a pitcher.

He enjoyed golfing, especially in the Beechwoods Senior League. He loved country music and was a pretty good singer. He also enjoyed being with his family.

Mr. Lott is survived by a son, Miles C. Lott Jr. and his wife, Debra of New York, NY and a daughter, Susan Wyant and her husband, Raymond of Troutville.

He is also survived by a grandson, Jason Shimmel and his wife, Dana; a granddaughter, Kaitlin Wyant and her husband, Raymond; a great-granddaughter, Aurora Shimmel; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Arthur, Bernard and William Lott and three sisters, Mary Thrush, Betty Deeter and Margaret Haag.

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

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, at the Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ with Pastor Audra Krise and Pastor Barry Fillman co-officiating.

Burial will follow in the Troutville UCC Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Terry L. Fleck (Provided photo)

Terry L. Fleck, 67, of South Philipsburg died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his residence.

Born July 7, 1948 in Philipsburg, he was a son of Charles I. “Ducky” and Joyce E. (Frank) Fleck.

He was a graduate of Philipsburg High School and retired from PennDOT. He was also the owner of Decatur Distributing in Osceola Mills.

Mr. Fleck had a life-long passion for racing and enjoyed watching TJ and Nathan race.

He is survived by a son, TJ Fleck and his wife, Melanie of Philipsburg; a step-daughter, Crystal Fetzer and her husband, Bryan of Philipsburg; a brother, Charles L. Fleck and his wife, Molly of Dubois; two grandchildren, Nathan and Natalee; four step-grandchildren, Lainey, Loni, Brianna and Tanner; and his life-long companion, Darlene Dutton of Philipsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Michelle R. Bodle officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Imogene Murray (Provided photo)

Imogene Murray, 87, of DuBois died at Christ the King Manor Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Born Feb. 18, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Kirby E. Scull and Isabel (Reed) Scull.  She attended Sandy Township High School.

She worked for B.F. Goodrich for 25 years and Rola Jensen’s Speakers. She also worked for Christ the King Manor until her retirement.

She enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. Most of all, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Her survivors include siblings, Ronald L. Scull and his wife, Dorothy; Audrey M. (Scull) Pearson; Ethel M. (Scull) Seary and her husband, John E.; John E. Scull and his wife, Norma; and Janet M. (Scull) Shaffer and her husband, Raymond.

Her other survivors include many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Homer B. Murray, who died Oct. 1980; her siblings, Eileen (Scull) Boddorf, Emma M. (Scull) Weir, Howard K. Scull and infant sister, Dorthea Scull; her brother-in-laws, Wade Boddorf, Henry Weir and Joseph Pearson; and sister-in-law, Josephine Scull.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc.

Funeral services will follow directly afterwards with the Rev. John White officiating. Burial will be at Lakelawn Memorial Park.

Memorials can be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., DuBois.

Margaret A. “Peggy” Mileski, 70, of Chestnut Grove, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Mileski was born Dec. 10, 1945 in DuBois, the daughter of Armand Dowling Ellinger and Margaret Pearl (Bosh) Ellinger.

She surrendered to Jesus Christ in 1964. She was a homemaker and had been a bookkeeper for the family business.

Mrs. Mileski is survived by her husband, Henry E. Mileski, to whom she was married Dec. 27, 1968.

They are blessed with three sons, Henry Mileski II of DuBois, Matthew Mileski of Grampian and Paul Mileski and his wife, Megan of Reynoldsville.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Ann, Elizabeth, Phineas, Paul and Jane Mileski; two sisters and two brothers, Jean Martin and her husband, Max and Robert Ellinger and his wife, Debbie, all of DuBois, Armand Ellinger of Reynoldsville and Barbara Shaganaw and her husband, James of Luthersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She loved her family and was a great guardian of many pets and animals.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Lee officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Irene M. Yeager (Provided photo)

Irene M. Yeager, 85, of Philipsburg died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Born March 22, 1931 at Oak Grove, she was a daughter of Matthew and Suzanna (Pedmo) Kozak.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In 1954, she married Alfred L. Peters, who died in November of 1959. She later married Chester A. Yeager in 1976; he died in October of 2008.

She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Potter and her husband, David of Clearfield and Karen Greenawalt and her husband, Robert of Philipsburg.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Megan Jordan of Ocean City, Md., Derek Greenawalt and his wife, Rachel of Clarence and Krista Dixon and her husband, Larry of Philipsburg and five great-grandchildren, Amber Graham, Gavin Greenawalt, Aiden Greenawalt, McKenna Dixon and Gabriel Dixon;

She is also survived by a brother, Gerald Kozak and his wife, Celia of Metuchen, NJ and four sisters, Marcella Shadeck and her husband, James of Bradford, Mildred Straw and her husband, Richard of Post Falls, Idaho, Susan Haines of Howard and Dorothy Collar of Moshannon.

In addition to her parents and two husbands, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Billy; a sister, Evelyn Romanaski and three brothers, George, Thomas and Stephen Kozak.

At her request, a private family memorial service will be held at a later time. There will be no public visitation. Burial will be at the Bradford Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Doris Ryver (Provided photo)

Doris Ryver, 84, of North Philipsburg died Friday, May 13, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born March 6, 1932 at Viola, she was a daughter of Michael and Anna (Bungo) Zazworsky.

She was a graduate of the former Madera High School. She had worked at Westinghouse, General Cigar Factory and the Philipsburg-Osceola School District from which she retired.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, the Circle of Faith and the former Philipsburg Area Hospital Auxiliary.

She also helped her husband, Paul, with collecting eye glasses for the Lions Club.  She enjoyed floral arranging, gardening in her flower beds and shopping.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

On July 18, 1953 in Smithmill, she married Paul L. Ryver, who died Dec. 14, 1990.

She is survived by a daughter, Sharon L. Campomizzi and her husband, Tony of North Philipsburg; a son, Rick L. Ryver of North Philipsburg; five grandchildren, Paul Campomizzi, Craig Campomizzi, Erin Campomizzi, Rebecca Ryver and Rachael Ryver; and a sister, Irene Morroni of Janesville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Front St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating. Burial will follow at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 465, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Judith J. Long, 75, of Falls Creek died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Nov. 26, 1940 in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late James and Janetta (Stewart) Lee.

On March 10, 1992, she married Charles James Long.  He survives.

Mrs. Long retired from Christ the King Manor as a home health aide after many years of service.

She was a member of the Smithtown Community Church, where she was very active in church affairs.

She loved to do yard work, plant flowers and bird watch.  Most of all, she loved her family and taking care of them.

She is survived by twin sons, John J. Boozer and his wife, Lauren and Frank K. Boozer and his wife, Denise; three daughters, Trudy A. Albright, Tammy L. Boozer and Judith A. Johnstin, all of Lancaster; four sisters; three brothers; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and James Lee.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Smithtown Community Church with Pastor Harold Hills officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Raymond George Harzinski, 91, of Curwensville died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

Born Nov. 6, 1924, he was the son of George and Victoria (Vesloski) Harzinski.

Mr. Harzinski had been employed as a salesman for Sealtest Milk Co. He had also worked in the lumberyard and was a salesperson for Lezzer Lumber Co. where he retired from.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville, where he served as an usher for many years.

He was a member of the Curwensville VFW Post No. 842 and the Curwensville L.O.O.M. Family Center No. 268.

On Aug. 21, 1948 at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, he wed the former Margaret Ann Sutika, who survives.

Surviving are four children,  Karen Rogers and her husband, Harry “Zip” of Paoli, Pa., JoAnn Wills and her husband, Robert of Curwensville and Susan Sherick and her husband, Frank and Raymond Steven Harzinski and his wife, Jodi, both of Clearfield.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Bryon and Brett Wills, Ashley and Matthew Rogers, Laura Sherick and Broc and Joey Harzinski and three great-grandchildren, Brady and Lauren Wills and Emma Pollick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Stanley, Chester, Carl, Frank, William and Joseph Harzinski; a sister, Sophie Olson and an infant sister, Bertha Harzinski.  He was the last member of his generation.

At the request of Mr. Harzinski, there will be no public visitation.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

The family suggests contributions be made to either St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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