Obituary Notice: Nancy McGary (Provided photo)

Nancy McGary, 77, of Curwensville and formerly of Philipsburg, died Monday, April 29, 2013 in the presence of her loving husband, John.

She was born Nov. 29, 1935 in Hepburnia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Pentz) McCracken.

Mrs. McGary was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her four boys. After her children were grown, she was employed as a home health aide, serving many local communities.

She loved to go on fishing trips to Canada with her family. She was most proud of her grandchildren, cherishing the time spent with them from taking them shopping or going to camp.

Mrs. McGary attended the First Baptist Church, Curwensville.

She is survived by her husband, John A. McGary, whom she wed Aug. 27, 1954 in Hepburnia and four sons, John McGary and his wife, Sandy of Curwensville, Marty McGary and his wife, Donna of Grampian and Scott McGary and Cory D. McGary, both of Muncy.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Bart, Ben and Boone McGary, Adam McGary and his wife, Justine, Abby Stiles and her husband, Colt, Justin McGary, Nate McGary and his wife, Kim, Andrew McGary and his wife, Ashley, Katie Anne, Nicholas and Patrick Ulysses McGary; three great-grandchildren, Iree and Shane Stiles and Kael McGary; a sister and four brothers, Carla Sork of Indianapolis, IN, Charles McCracken and his wife, Mary Lou of Curwensville and Sam McCracken and his wife, Nancy, Joe McCracken and his wife Dorothy and Dale McCracken, all of Grampian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Esther Lucas, Eva Reyburn and David McCracken.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Curwensville, with the Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating. Burial will follow in the Lumber City Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, and from 9 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Curwensville First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 312, Curwensville.

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

James A. Kephart, 86, of DuBois died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 4, 1926 in Clearfield, the son of Robert Daniel and Mary Vena (Lansberry) Kephart.

Mr. Kephart was Methodist by faith.

In 1990, he retired after 45 years from Harbison-Walker Refectories as the head electrician in the research center.

Mr. Kephart is survived by two daughters, Nancy Thomas and her husband, William of Mahaffey and Jamie Lemmon of Apache Junction, AZ; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers, Katherine L. “Jane” Lucore and her husband, Glaydon of Penfield, Mary T. “Pummy” Lucore and her husband, Glenn and Daniel L. Kephart and his wife, Charlene, all of Penfield, Betsy L. Kruckenberg of Clearfield and Thomas P. Kephart and his wife, Marianne of Melbourne, FL; three sister-in-laws, Evelyn Kephart of Penfield, Marcella Kephart of Ohio and Patricia Kephart of St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dolores (McKee) Kephart, whom he married July 18, 1948 and who died Nov. 3, 1993; a granddaughter, Sarah Marie Lemmon and six brothers, Robert, Anson, W. Frederick, Donald, John C. and David L. and a stillborn brother.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association, 100 W. Station Square Dr., Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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

Obituary Notice: Veronica A. Mollica (Provided photo)

Veronica Ann (Sarnese) Mollica, 59, of Clearfield died Monday, March 18, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 21, 1954 in Latrobe, she was the daughter of Daniel and Veronica (Sherbeck) Sarnese.  She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield.

She had worked in retail management managing Pappy’s Pizza in Dubois. She was manager of the Clearfield Fashion Bug for 10 years.

On June 6, 1990 at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, she wed Stephen J. Mollica, who survives along with a son, James Daniel Horner of Dubois.

She is also survived by her mother-in-law,  Reba Mollica of Clearfield, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Becky and Rick Hummel of Clearfield, Nancy and Jon Hayes of Downingtown, Sam and Leah Mollica of Dubois, Claudia and Bruce Russell of Chester Springs and Carol Sarnese of Lady Lake, FL.

Also surviving are nieces and nephews, R. Lynn Hummel of Emporium, Ann Hummel of Baltimore, MD, Heather Hettesheimer and Heidi Taylor, both of Georgia, Bruce Russell, Andrew Russell and Cara Russell, all of Chester Springs, Samantha Mollica of Baltimore, MD, Christina Peterson of Bellefonte and Eric Hayes, Jennifer Hayes, and Kathleen Hayes, all of Downingtown.

In addition, she is survived by her long-time caregiver, Amy Clark Couturiaux, who was loved like a daughter, and also fellow caregiver, Melissa Lowder.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Alphonse Sarnese and her father-in-law, Samuel J. “Dutchie” Mollica.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, with Msgr Henry Krebs as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Western PA Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Erin S. Beish (Provided photo)

Erin S. Beish, 34 of State College and formerly of Philipsburg, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. She was the daughter of John and Susan (Dunsmore) Kennedy of Philipsburg and Gregory Beish of Houtzdale.

She was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg.  She loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and tailgating at Penn State home games with her uncle P.D. and family.  She enjoyed her annual trip to Florida with her uncle Rob and aunt JoAnn and visiting Disney World.

She had worked part-time for several years at Penn State.  She was last employed at Lion Heart Fitness in State College, until her illness prevented her from working.

She was a 1998 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Harry and Rita (Ammerman) Dunsmore; paternal grandparents, Cecil and Phyllis (Selfridge) Beish; a step-sister, Krista Kennedy; and an aunt, Bernie Wayne Dunsmore.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Brian D. Beish and his wife, Brea of Huntingdon.  She is also survived by her beloved nephews, Nolan and Lucas Beish of Huntingdon; aunts and uncles, Robert and JoAnn Dunsmore of Spring Hill, FL, James Dunsmore of Florida, Thomas and Beth Dunsmore of Philipsburg, and P.D. and Barb Beish of Grampian; cousins, Melanie and Kurt Lenz, Matthew Beish, Amanda and Brandon Greenland, Christopher Dunsmore and her extended step-family, the Kennedys.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Robert J. Kelly officiating.  Burial will be at the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Philipsburg.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger, 100 N. Academy Ave, MC 50-20, Danville, PA 17822-5020.

Friends may sign the guestbook at:  beezerheathfh.com.

James G. Moorhouse, 77 of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Nelson’s Golden Years. Born May 21, 1935, he was the son of the late James E. and Carrie M. (Gunsallus) Moorhouse.

On July 8, 1961, he married Irene H. (Kentoski) Moorhouse.  She preceded him in death June 1, 1999.

He was a veteran the U.S. Army and served as a military policeman.

He was the founder and owner of Valley Machine and Tool Company in Penfield. Prior to that, he worked at Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary’s for 24 years.

He was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sportsman.

He is survived by a son, David J. Moorhouse and his wife, Cheryl of DuBois and three grandsons, Stephen, Matthew and James Moorhouse.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph S. Moorhouse and a sister, Arlene Kuniski.

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

A ritual service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Kresinski as celebrant.

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

Memorials may be placed with DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be left at www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Debra E. Wilkinson, 69 of DuBois died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at her residence.

Born April 8, 1944 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Donald and Betty (Way) Williams.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives and lives in Ohio.

On Oct. 13, 1965, she married Lawrence G. Wilkinson.  He survives.

She was an Avon representative in the DuBois Area for 30 years.

She was a member of the Christian, Missionary, & Alliance Church in DuBois.

She is survived by a son, Davin G. Wilkinson of Rockton, a sister, Evelyn Melega of Ohio and four brothers, Donald Williams of Florida and Michael, James and Christopher Williams all of Ohio.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Christian, Missionary, & Alliance Church in DuBois with Pastor Tim Connor officiating.

Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

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

Online condolences may be placed with www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor R. Lansberry, 91, of Morrisdale died Thursday, March 2, 2013 at the Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

Born Sept. 12, 1912 in Graham Township, she was the daughter of the late Earl M. and Lettie M.  Wisor Williams. She was a member of the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, Morrisdale.

She had been employed at McGregor and Clear Don of Philipsburg and Center Clothes and Viceroy Mfg. of Osceola Mills. She retired from Kent’s Sportswear of Curwensville.

She was married to Harold V. Lansberry on Jan. 28, 1939. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2007.

She’s survived by a daughter, Josephine R. Viard and her husband, Charles of Curwensville and a son, Harold E. Lansberry and his wife, Edith of Morrisdale.

Also surviving are two sisters, Irene Smeal of Philipsburg and Donna Dinant of New Castle; four grandchildren, Sherry M. Emigh of Philipsburg, Timothy H. Lansberry of Kerrmore and Jeffery L. Lansberry and his wife,  Lori and Calvin Walls, both of Clearfield and Rhonda L. Smith of Curwensville; and numerous great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Ann Walls, a grandson, Ricky Alan Viard, two infant grandsons, a sister, Mabel Miller and brothers, Henry, Ottis, William, Junior and James.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at the Chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale with the Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Morrisdale.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., or to Josephine R. Viard, 725 Naulton Road Ext., Curwensville, PA 16833.

Dorothy Quick, 90, of Wallaceton died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. Born March 2, 1923 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Augusta Knepp Shimmel.

She was a lifetime member of the Wallaceton Church of God, Wallaceton. She’d worked for Navasky Clothing in Philipsburg and retired from there in 1985.

She married Kenneth E. Quick on March 21, 1942 in Brisbin. He preceded her in death March 31, 2009.

She’s survived by one daughter, Janet Walters and her husband, Robert of Williamsport; four grandchildren, Denise Altland and her husband, Perry of Westminster, MD, Michelle Souter and her husband, Edward Jr. of Williamsport, Aaron Stevens of York and Robert Walters Jr. and his wife, Amanda of Jersey Shore; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Shimmel of Massachusetts.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul Quick; a daughter, Phyllis Ecker; two brothers, Francis Shimmel and Gilbert Shimmel; and a son-in-law, George Ecker.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wallaceton Church of God, Wallaceton, with the Rev. Matthew Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Wallaceton Church of God, P.O. Box 117, Wallaceton, PA 16876 or to the Clearfield Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

William H. Utzinger, 83 of DuBois died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital in Latrobe. Born Dec. 27, 1929, he was the son of the late William M. and Dolly (Lydick) Miller Utzinger.

On June 14, 1951, he married Phyllis A. (Leach) Utzinger.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War.

He retired from Halls Motor Transit Company after 31 years of service as a truck driver and dock supervisor.  After retirement, he worked as a custodian for the DuBois Area School District for five years.

He attended Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville and enjoyed camping, gardening and especially baking.  He loved to sit on his front porch in the summertime.

He is survived by a son, William R. Utzinger and his wife, Rosie of Oil City; three daughters, Judy M. Fields and her husband, Ray, Wanda J. Armagost and her husband, Samuel and Kathy A. Utzinger, all of DuBois; a brother, Emory Miller of Rockton; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by five brothers.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Dawn Krishart and Pastor Deb Rogosky co-officiating.

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

Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Grace united Methodist Church, 32 E. Main St., Sykesville, PA 15865.

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

Franklin Allen Dolan, of Hyde died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his residence. Born Sept. 5, 1936 in Walker Township, Centre County, he was the son of Harold E. and Ethel (Wolfe) Dolan.

Mr. Dolan had been employed by Cerro Brass and Metal in Bellefonte for 37.5 years.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was a former member of the Howard American Legion, the Bellefonte L.O.O.M. and the Clearfield Eagles.

On Dec. 18, 1993 in Bellefonte, he wed the former Mona Lee Malinky, who survives along with two children and two step-children, Karen Dolan and Todd Dolan, both of Howard, Gerald Flick of Hyde and Ramona Flick of Mineral Springs.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Gracie Smith, Brandy Carfley and Lynn and Jeff Smith and two brothers, Russell Dolan and Neven Dolan and his wife, Chris, both of Howard.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

At the request of Mr. Dolan, there will be no public visitation and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

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

Harold Anderson Rougeux Jr., 64, of Croft, Clearfield RD, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital.

Born May 22, 1948 in Croft, Goshen Township, he was the son of Harold Anderson Sr. and Anna (Maines) Rougeux.  Mr. Rougeux was a heavy equipment operator having last worked for Ben Lingle Coal Co.

On April 12, 1974 in Winburne, he wed the former Sandra K. Albert, who survives along with three children,  Jennifer J. Rougeux of Karthaus, Harold A. Rougeux III of Kotzebue, Alaska and Clarence E. Rougeux of Croft.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two half-brothers, Elwood and Franklin Mains.  He was the last member of his generation.

Funeral services for Mr. Rougeux will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield, with Pastor Sue Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery, Shawville.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 1435, Clearfield, PA  16830-1435.

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.

Pauline B. Bell, 88, of Clearfield and formerly of Morrisdale died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Born March 20, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Florence Hubler Coulter.

Mrs. Bell was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, Morrisdale.

She attended the old Fairview School. She worked for Tafco in Hyde during World War II, as well as for the former Cigar Plant of Philipsburg and Quaker Market and the Ames Department Store, both of Clearfield.

She was married to Jack Smith Bell on May 9, 1947 in Bigler. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2006.

Mrs. Bell is survived by one daughter, Barbara Diane Jones and her husband, Lawrence of Ginter; one son, Allan Lynn Bell and his wife, Emma of Siler City, NC; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. She was the last member of her generation.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview United Methodist Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church, 821 Summit Hill Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Joshua Allan Saverino (Provided photo)

Joshua Allan Saverino, 2, of Clearfield died Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 2011 in State College, the son of Samuel Saverino and Ana Houston of Clearfield.

He’s survived by his parents; his two sisters, Amara Lynn Conrad and Angel Rose Houston; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Carrie Houston of Winburne; his paternal grandmother, Hilda Bennett and his paternal step-grandfather, Tom Bennett, both of Clearfield; and an aunt, Tanya Moskol of State College.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Saverino.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. John F. White officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Children’s Hospital 3705 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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

To send an online tribute, please go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Mary Imogene Michael, 80, of DuBois died Monday, May 6, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born Nov. 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edgar G. and Mary Imogene (Albertson) Brennan.

On Sept. 28, 1968, she married Thomas R. “Pete” Michael.  He preceded her in death in 1982.

She retired from the University of Southern California – Santa Barbara campus after 17 years of service.  Prior to that, she worked at the Pennsylvania State University DuBois campus for many years.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.

She was a graduate of the Penn State University and attended post-graduate studies at the University of Southern California.

She enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, crocheting and painting.  She especially enjoyed her family and friends.

She’s survived by seven children, Garth Michael and his wife, Nancy, Edye Stewart and her husband, Robert and Shannon Michael and his wife, Kimberly, all of DuBois, Colleen Dworetzky and her husband, James of Reynoldsville, John Rusciolelli and his wife, Kelley of Ridgway, Blaine Michael and his wife, Adeena of Las Vegas, NV and Kara Hinojosa and her husband, Gilbert of Falls Creek. Also surviving are a sister, Genevieve Howard of Pittsburgh, PA, 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Michael; her sister, Joan Schroeder; and two brothers, Patrick and Edgar Brennan.

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

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

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

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

Margaret J. Pewanick, 81, of Grassflat died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born May 16, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary Patrick Pewanick.

She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Grassflat. She was a lifetime member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Lodge.

She was a 1948 graduate of the Cooper Township High School.  She held a clerical position for the American Greeting Card Company of Cleveland, OH.

She’s survived by three sisters, Verna Master and her husband, John of Stephens City, VA, Dorothy Pewanick of Grassflat and Barbara Surovec and her husband, Michael of Bellefonte and one brother, Joseph Pewanick of Hawk Run.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Ann, Mary and Helen Pewanick; an infant brother, Michael; three brothers, John, Andrew and Edward Pewanick; two sisters-in-law, Georgetta and Helen Pewanick; and a niece, Nancy Troxell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Grassflat, with the Father David A. Perry as celebrant. Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Grassflat.

Visitation will be private for close family and friends from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Johnson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836-0159.

Ruth Irene Heichel, 90, of Troutville died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the home of her granddaughter in Troutville. Born Feb. 10, 1923 in Luthersburg, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. and Anna Mae (Burkett) Donahue.

She was married to Steven Kupko.  He preceded her in death.  Later, she married Eugene L. Heichel, who also preceded her in death.

She worked for Wurlitzer Jukebox in Tonawanda, NY.

She was cared for locally by her daughter-in-law, Janet Kupko of DuBois and her granddaughter, Carole Everett and her husband, Christopher of whom she made her home with.  She is also survived by a brother, James W. Donahue of Luthersburg, numerous loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sons, James S. Kupko and Robert W. Kupko; three brothers, Charles, Leo A. Donahue Jr. and Norman C. “Nubby” Donahue; and two sisters, Mary Thompson and Ann Liebeck.

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

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Burial will be in Crown Crest Cemetery in Clearfield.

Memorials may be placed with the DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Mary Ann (Betza) Maschack, 98, of Paramus, NJ and formerly of Smithmill, died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at her residence.  She was born April 16, 1915, a daughter of the late Metro and Kathryn (Kolessar) Betza.

She married Michael Maschack, who preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 1995.

She was a parishioner of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Clifton, NJ and retired from Stern’s Department Store as a waitress.

She’s survived by two grandchildren, Timothy Maschack and Tina Martin, both of California; a sister, Nancy Betza of Erie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Maschack; a sister, Helen Gallagher; and six brothers, John, George, Frank, Charles, Michael and Stanley Betza.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m. at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Estelle S. Rokoski, 87, DuBois died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 22, 1925, the fourth of seven children of the late Dominic and Stella (Reclite) Skunda.

She was a 1943 graduate of St. Joseph High School.

On May 9, 1949, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, she married Dr. Bernard P. Rokoski.  He preceded her in death on May 31, 1992.

She was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in DuBois.  She was past president of the DuBois Hospital Auxiliary and the St. Joseph’s Ladies Auxiliary.  She worked as a real estate sales agent for Hoffer Realty and Century 21.

She is survived by her two sons, Eric Bernard of DuBois and Brian (Cynthia) Rokoski and their daughter, Jordan of Newport Beach, CA; her daughter, Paula Rock and her son, Justin Rock both of DuBois; two sisters, Genevieve Morris of DuBois and Rosemary Brinton of Lewistown; and her brother, Joseph Skunda of DuBois.

She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Michael, Albert and Dominic Skunda.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, 47 West Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Earl “George” Downer, 90, of Treasure Lake in DuBois died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born Jan. 11, 1923 in Ralphton, he was the son of the late George William Downer and Nora Shields Rafferty Downer.

He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.  He later served as an Army Reservist in “C” Battery 92^nd Artillery until 1966.

On Jan. 6, 1945 at St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, he married Oreta R. Peters.  She survives.

He worked for many years in the family business “Twin Oaks.” He also did swimming pool sales and design for National Pools in Alexandria, VA until his retirement.

He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17, the James J. Patterson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813, the Loyal Order of the Ruptured Ducks, the Treasure Lake Lions Club, and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 65 Unknown Soldiers.

He’s survived by four children E. George Downer Jr. and his wife, Carol of DuBois, Oreta Catherine Pierce and her husband, Daniel of Woodbridge, VA, James W. Downer of Wilmington, NC and Ricky F. Downer of Springfield, VA; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his twin, Pearle Null and a step-brother, Lewis McDermott.

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

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be placed with the Treasure Lake Lions Club, 822 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801 and or the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 65 Unknown Soldiers, 629 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Robyn L. Grove (Provided photo)

Robyn L. Grove, 55, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Port Matilda, died Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home. Born Oct. 20, 1957 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of Norma E. (Carter) Grove, who survives of Port Matilda and the late Alfred William “Bill” Grove.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Jeffrey L. Grove of Port Matilda, a nephew, Josh L. Grove and a niece, Amanda L. Grove.

She was preceded in death by her father, maternal grandparents, James Mason Carter Sr. and Emily K. (Rodgers) Carter and paternal grandparents, William I. Grove and Edna (Cramer) Grove Booth. She was a 1975 graduate of Bald Eagle High School and a graduate of South Hills Business School, where she earned a medical secretary degree.

She had previously worked at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College, in the x-ray department and at Amerinet Central, Cranberry, in software training. She was a member of the Beaver Falls VFW Auxiliary and Cranberry BPO Elk Lodge #2249.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, with Pastor Samuel D. Reese officiating. Burial will be in Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

Online condolences may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.