Delores J. Pallo, 80, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield. Born Oct. 10, 1932 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Stella Mollica Jovanelly.

Mrs. Pallo was a member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, the Jenota Lodge and the Rosary Society. She was a homemaker.

She married Joseph J. Pallo on Aug. 4, 1956 at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale. He preceded her in death July 30, 2009.

Mrs. Pallo is survived by one daughter, Doreen M. Snyder and her husband, Robert of Morrisdale; two grandchildren, Matthew Snyder and his wife, Janice of Murraysville and Rebecca Snyder of Norristown; and one brother John Jovanelly and his wife, Beverly of Moon Township.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Santeen DePalma, Philomena Grohoski, Rosmary Baracco and Marie Bloomquist and five brothers, an infant Paul, Clarence, William, Henry and James Jovanelly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with the Father Robert J. Horgas officiating. Burial will be in the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, 22 St. Agnes Dr., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Winifred Twila Latosky (Provided photo)

Winifred Twila Latosky, 85, of Bonito Springs, FL and formerly of Houtzdale, died Thursday May 2, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and David Cuetara in Bonito Springs FL.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Kephart) Winters, born April 17, 1928 in Decatur Township.

She married Wasco Latosky on May 14, 1949 in (Ashland) Osceola Mills. He preceded her in death July 19, 2007.

Mrs. Latosky was of the Christian faith. She was a retired seamstress for the Charles Navasky & Co. in Philipsburg and was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Union.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Minervia Murawski and Beverly Lutz and two brothers, Melvin Winters and Stanley Winters.

Mrs Latosky is survived by a daughter Judith Ann Cuetara and her husband, David of Bonita Springs, FL; a son, Thomas W. Latosky and his wife, Linda of Houtzdale; a brother, Bradley Winters and his wife, Donna of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren Scott Latosky and his wife, Joanna of Houtzdale and Jodi Oppel and her husband, Nicholas of Philipsburg; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 13 at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. W. Dean Krause officiating. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Sgt. Maj. Willmer Allen Bowman (Provided photo)

Sgt. Maj. Willmer Allen Bowman, 83, of Curwensville died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1929, the son of Walter and Twila (Dodge) Bowman.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from October of 1946 until September of 1976. During his time in the military, he served a tour of duty on Guam, was assigned as a First Sergeant in his first tour of Vietnam and Sergeant Major in his second tour.

After retiring from the military, he went on to work for the National Security Agency until retirement in 1994.

He’s survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis (Hall) Bowman and three sons, Clifford of Las Vegas, Rick and his wife, Diane of Curwensville and Bret and his wife, Rose of Houston, TX.

He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Brandy Bowman, Kristy (Bowman) Stephens and her husband, Paul, Ricky J. Bowman, Dina (Bowman) Castelli and her husband, Jason, Kelly (Bowman) Truitt and her husband, Justin, Kimberly (Bowman) Beal and her husband, Casey, Jesse Bowman and his wife, Laura, Neal Bowman, Shelley Bowman, Zach Bowman and Jake Bowman.

Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Milford and his wife, Jeannine of Curwensville, a sister, Betty Lou Notor and her husband Ronald of North Carolina; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Bowman of Curwensville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Theodore Bowman.

Anyone who knew Mr. Bowman could see that he had a much enriched life consisting of a wife he adored and a fulfilling career that he loved. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who had the honor of being a part of his journey here.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Achey officiating. Burial will be in the BloomingtonCemetery. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the DuBois Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services on Monday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Douglas K. Burnsworth (Provided photo)

Douglas K. Burnsworth, 63, of Chester Hill died Friday, May 10, 2013 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Edgar W. and Marilyn E. (Wilcox) Burnsworth, born Nov. 30, 1949 in Uniontown. He is survived by his significant other, Susan Carpin Myers of Chester Hill.

He attended the HollidaysburgChristianAllianceChurch and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks #1173 in Philipsburg.

Mr. Burnsworth was the owner and operator of Reich Drill and Douglas Explosives, both of Philipsburg.

He was a 1967 graduate of the Albert Gallitan High School of Masontown and attended the PennsylvaniaStateUniversity.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Burnsworth was preceded in death by a brother, Richard W. Burnsworth and a great-niece, Kelsey Burnsworth.

He is also survived by a nephew, Rick Burnsworth of Philipsburg; a niece, Debra Lust of Apopka, FL; a great-niece, Devin Burnsworth of Altoona; a great-niece and Ava Lust and a great-nephew, Grant Lust, both of Apopka, FL.

A memorial service will be held on a date and time to be announced.

There will be no public visitation.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to ClearfieldCountySPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA16830 or the Rowland Theatre Inc., 127 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

James S. “Sherm” Osburn Jr., 86, of Plantation, FL and DuBois, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 10, 2013 on his way “home” to DuBois to be with his precious family after a two-year battle with cancer.

Born Nov. 27, 1926 in DuBois, he was the son of the late James Sherman and Sarah (Ikler) Osburn Sr. On Sept. 5, 1954, he married Margaret S. (Snyder) Osburn.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.  He was very patriotic, wearing a U.S. Flag on his lapel daily.

He was a 1944 graduate of the DuBoisAreaHigh School.

In 1991, he retired as the owner/operator of Osburn Buick, Pontiac, & GMC in DuBois after a 42-year career in the automotive industry.

He was a member of the DuBois Country Club, where he became an avid golfer after his retirement.  He was a member of the Garfield Lodge # 559 Free and Accepted Masons.  He was a 32^nd degree mason, belonging to the Coudersport Consistory. He was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was a former member of the LakesideUnitedMethodistChurch where is sang in the choir.  He along with his wife, were very active in the FirstBaptistChurch in Fort Lauderdale.  They had worked in the well-known Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant for 22 years.

He is survived by three children, James S. Osburn III and his wife, Penny of Falls Creek, Jeffrey S. Osburn and his wife, Fran of Punxsutawney and Lisa Wyant and her husband, Bill of DuBois; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Ann Osburn Fletcher.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Bridgeman and a nephew, John Bridgman.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Burial will follow in MorningsideCemetery.

Memorials may be placed to HahneCancerCenter, 100 Hospital Ave., and or LakesideUnitedMethodistChurch, 420 First St, both in DuBois, PA15801, and or the charity of the donor’s choice

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

Obituary Notice: Margaret A. Rose (Provided photo)

Margaret Angeline Rose 78, of Curwensville died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Curwensville. Born Nov. 22, 1934 in Mineral Springs, she was the daughter of Samuel and Frances Margaret (Chiodo) Lombardo.  

She was a homemaker. She was previously employed at Marjac, Sheer Tex and Superior Pet Company. 

She was a member of St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville, where she was a member of and served as past president of the Altar and Rosary Society.

On Oct. 23, 1954 in Clearfield, she wed Robert Rose, who survives, along with four children, Robert “Bob” A. Rose and his wife, Jean of Kermoor, John T. Rose and his wife, Doris of Westover, David L. Rose of Curwensville and Mary F. Rose and her companion, Irving Cruz of Somerset.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Vickie Rose-Conner, Bobbie Jean Reitz, Shawn Rose, Mark Rose, Christinia  (Rose) Long, Heather  Rose-Deal, Noah Rose and Mia  Rose, 12 great-grandchildren, Gavin, Brady, Alex, Allison, Miranda, Lindsay,  Logan, Josiah, Lukas, Avery, David and Logan and sisters, Elizabeth “Betsey” Sabol of Clearfield and Nellie Halford and her husband, Rod of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a great-granddaughter, Aubriannah Conner; and siblings, Mrs. Arthur (Jennie) Miller, Miss Rosalie “Mary” Lombardo, James Lombardo, Joseph Lombardo, Charles Lombardo Sr., Samuel Lombardo, Guy Lombardo, Sylvester Lombardo and five infant siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be held at the CalvaryCemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.   The Rosary will be recited by members of the St. Timothy Altar and Rosary Society at 6 p.m. and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society, 306 Walnut 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.

James E. Kilmer, 88, Sabula, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

Born Jan. 5, 1925, he was a son of the late Charles and Blanche Beer Kilmer.

He married Martha Muth Kilmer June 21, 1947. She preceded him in death in 1989.

James was a farmer, a bus driver owner and a heavy equipment operator in construction.  He was a graduate of Sandy High School.  He attended Emmanuel Boone Mt. Church in Sabula.

He was a member of DuBois Lions Club, Hickory Grange, Civil Air Patrol, PA Wildlife Habitat Unlimited and Allegheny Indians Camper Club. James was a private pilot, an avid hunter, fisherman and traveler.

James is survived by his fiancée, Cleora Bolam of Sabula; four children: Mrs. James (Phoebe) Strobel of Erie, Galen (Laura) Kilmer of Sabula, Michael (Joan) Kilmer of Treasure Lake and Miles (Donna) Kilmer of DuBois; two brothers, George “Bill” Kilmer of Bellefonte and Ivan (Edith) Kilmer of Sabula; one sister, Mrs. Harold (Alice Mae) Muth of Troutville; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jane Pentz.

Public visiting will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10-11 a.m. Thursday at The Leo Nedza Funeral Home in DuBois. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Harry “Mick” Ent and the Rev. Marsha Parrish officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois.  Memorial donations may be made to Hickory Grange or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Obituary Notice: Mabel Marie Maines (Provided photo)

Mabel Marie Maines, 86 of Clearfield died Monday, May 13, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of Robert L. Maines of Clearfield for 65 years and whom she married Jan. 10, 1948 in Clearfield.

Born Dec. 7, 1926 in Brockway, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Aldean (Hildebrandt) McCartney.

Mrs. Maines was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield.  She was a graduate of the St.FrancisSchool in 1946. 

She volunteered at both the St.FrancisSchool and the Marian House.  She was a member of the Rosary and Alter Societies at St. Francis Church and enjoyed reading.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons and three daughters, Greg L. Maines and his wife, Patricia of Holiday, FL; Sandra M. Griffin and her husband, Phil of Greenwood, SC; Robert M. Maines of Delaware, OH; Nancy K. Hathaway and her husband, Dr. Joe of Hathaway, FL; and Amy M. Krchnak and her husband, Mark of Clearfield; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; her extended family, Jim and Jeanie Jacobs and family; and one, sister, Mary Catherine Thompson, NY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, William Paul Maines and four brothers, John, Tom, Ken and Paul McCartney.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee as celebrant.  A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, where a vigil will be held at 3:45 p.m. and from 9 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Friday for procession to the church for Mass.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA16830.

Online tributes may be made to www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or to www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Clair J. Little (Provided photo)

Clair J. Little, 95, of Bellefonte and formerly of Hyde died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte. He was born Aug. 5, 1917 in Grassflat, the son of Paul G. and Agnes (Veihdeffer) Little.

Mr. Little retired from the state’s Department of Transportation as a truck driver. He was a member of the St Francis Catholic Church of Clearfield.

Mr. Little is survived by a daughter, Patricia A. Sankey of State College; seven grandchildren, James McKinney, John McKinney and his wife, Ann and his son, Ryan of Clearfield, Robyn Sankey of DuBois, Rebecca Hines of Chester, Dave Sankey and Mark Sankey, both of Richmond, VA and Christina Myerski of Pittsburgh; numerous great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred Hepburn, Bernice Blake and Edith Goodyear, all of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Little was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth A “Bid” Little, whom he married on Dec. 18, 1935 and who died Sept. 29, 2002; a brother, Walter Little; a sister, Pauline Ball; and two sons-in-law, James Mc Kinney and Essington Sankey.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Father Brandon Kleckner officiating. Burial will be in the CrownCrestMemorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received 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 contributions be made to charity of donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Geraldine L. Brelo (Provided photo)

Geraldine L. Brelo, 88, of Osceola Mills died Monday, May 13, 2013 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Samuel E. and Minnie Mae (Webster) Vaughn, born Dec. 31, 1924 in (Retort) SandyRidge. 

She married Andrew Brelo on May 2, 1953 in Osceola Mills.  He preceded her in death on April 20, 1994.

Mrs. Brelo was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in (Hudson) Philipsburg.  She had worked as a cafeteria aide for the Philipsburg-OsceolaElementary School in Osceola Mills and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jacob Brelo; a great-grandson, Jacob Brelo; and a sister, Gradys Fields.

Mrs. Brelo is survived by a daughter, Joanne Demchak and her husband, George of Mifflintown; two sons, the Rev. Samuel L. Brelo and his wife, Naomi Brelo of Philipsburg and Mark A. Brelo of Osceola Mills; five grandchildren, Sharon Walton, Rachel Wyant, Gina Keppler, Jordan Brelo and Benjamin Brelo; and seven great-grandchildren, Eva, Lily, Zoe, Brooke, Tyler, Matthew and Christopher.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in (Hudson) Philipsburg, with the Rev. Daniel Winters officiating.  Burial will be at the UmbriaCemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral services Friday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Geraldine L. Brelo to her family at 103 Sarah St., Osceola Mills, PA.

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

Larry Supienko, 89, of DuBois died Monday, May 13, 2013 at the DuBoisVillage. Born Sept. 30, 1923 in Lyndora, he was the son of the late Karl and Josephine (Zelinski) Supienko.

He became a pilot at the age of 16 years and was a flight officer for the Army Air Corps, where he flew the B-24 Liberator.

On July 15, 1945, he married Naomi Heverley.  She preceded him in death on April 17, 2009.

He worked as head of the art and design department at the Brockway Glass Company.

He was a member of the LakesideUnitedMethodistChurch.  He also enjoyed fishing, golfing and bowling.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Karla) Edwards of Austintown, OH and Mrs. Marshall (Libby) Peterson of Clayton, NC; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by a special companion, Leona Hanes.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph.

There was no public visitation.

A private family funeral service was held Wednesday at BeechwoodsCemetery with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating.

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 funeral arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Arden E. Read (Provided photo)

Arden E. Read, 89 of Woodland died Monday, May 13, 2013 at his home. 

He was the husband of the late Elverda G. (Records) Read, whom he married Dec. 11, 1946 and whom died Feb. 28, 1979.  He later married Josephine Switala, who died in 1992.

Born May 1, 1924 in Goshen, he was the son of the late George J. and Elma (Tate) Read.

Mr. Read attended the one-room school house in Goshen and was a 1942 graduate of the ClearfieldHigh School.  He was employed with the North American Brick Yard from 1942-1943, at which time he went into the U.S. Army.

He was a veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theater with the 558 Anti-Aircraft Battalion until his discharge in March of 1946. He went back to work for the brick yard until it shut down. He then went to work for the Smith Trucking Company in Woodland for 30 years until his retirement. 

After his retirement, he drove the Community Action Van for 16 years.  He is a life member and on the founder committee of the Bigler-Jackson-Woodland Fire Company. He served as chief, president and treasurer of the Clearfield County Association and the fire police. 

Surviving are three sons, Ronald E. Read and his Wife, Janet of Shiloh, Donald A. “Packy” Read and his wife, Margaret “Punch,” of Morrisdale and Charles Read and his wife, Charlene of Woodland and two step-sons, James Switala of Colorado and Steven Switala of Morrisdale.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and two great great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by both of his wives and parents; a daughter, Jean M. Read in 2007; a sister, Erma Reid; a brother, Jerry Read, a nephew, Manny Read, grandsons, Charles Neil Read and William Frederick Read; a step-grandson, William Switala; and a daughter-in-law, Beverly Switala.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Arden E. Read will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, with the Rev. Charles J. Swenson officiating. 

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in BradfordCemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the BJW Fire Company, c/o Fire Chief John W. Shirey, P.O. Box 105, Mineral Springs, PA16855 or to the Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA16830.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com  or www.mem.com.

M. Jane Shugarts, 79, of Clearfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the DuBoisRegionalMedicalCenter.  She was the wife of 57 years to Franklin Maxwell “Max” Shugarts, whom she married May 19, 1956.

Born Jan. 3, 1934 at home, she was the daughter of the late Ai William and Pearl (Miller) Nelson.

Mrs. Shugarts was a member of the West SideUnitedMethodistChurch, Clearfield, where she was a member of the kitchen committee and volunteered for the nursery.

She was a 1952 graduate of ClearfieldHigh School and a member of the cheerleading squad.  She was employed with Henchbarger’s store, the county agent and Target Sportswear in Clearfield from which she retired. 

She enjoyed cooking and was known for her pies and applesauce. She also enjoyed reading, sewing, auctions, antiques but most of all spending time with her family at gatherings and especially her grandchildren and attending their events.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters and two sons, Dennis Shugarts of Reinholds, Doug Shugarts and his wife, Barbara of Lewistown, Doreen Pierdomenico and her husband, John, Temple and Deb Clark and her husband, Keith of Phillipsburg.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Nate and Dana Shugarts, Bree and Weston Shugarts, Mindy, Julianna and John Paul Pierdomenico, Shay, Noah and Alexis Clark; one brother and three sisters, Kenneth Nelson and his wife, Betty, Shirley Lansberry, Ruth Bock and her husband, William and Carol Catherman and her husband, James, all of Clearfield; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Nelson and Janet Nelson, both of Clearfield and Ruth Nelson of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister, Willard Nelson, Eldon Nelson, Mae Lindvall, Richard Nelson and Sherman Nelson.

There will be no public viewing.  Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday at the West SideUnitedMethodistChurch, Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating.  A time to share memories with the family will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church.  Burial will be in CrownCrestMemorial Park, Clearfield.

Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West SideUnitedMethodistChurch, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA16830 or to the Dr. Nathaniel D. Yingling Cancer Center, Doctor’s Drive, Clearfield, PA16830.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or www.mem.com.

Virginia Leora (Powell) Taylor of Smithmill died Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born April 6, 1915 in Rosebud, she was the daughter of John Worth Powell and Hannah Lula (Landis) Powell.

On Oct. 19, 1939, she wed William Russell Taylor in Bedford.

She is survived by her daughter, Hazel Jean Taylor Karst and her husband, Allen Wayne Karst, their son, Adam Taylor Karst and his wife, Kathleen Elizabeth and three great-grandchildren, Ian Taylor Karst, Seth Patrick Karst and Cameron Jacob Karst; and her daughter, Bettilou Taylor and her husband, Domenic Ruscio; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Taylor (1980); her mother (1961); her father (1969); her sister, Hazel June Powell Lynn (1966); and her brothers, Charles Edward Powell (1977), Denzil Gerard Powell (1984), Jack Landis Powell (1986), Justine Jay Powell (2006); and her nephews, James Turnbull Powell and John (Jack) William Powell.

Funeral services will be private.

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

Obituary Notice: Margaret L. ‘Peggy’ Schenk (Provided photo)

Margaret L. ‘Peggy’ Schenk, 80, of Woodland went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her home. She was born April 4, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Pansy Irene (Peters) Duke.

Mrs. Schenk retired from the ClearfieldAreaSchool District, where she was a substitute cafeteria worker for 15 years. Previously, she worked for the Clearfield Cheese Co., Curwensville.

She attended the LakeStreetUnitedMethodistChurch, Woodland, where she was a member of the church choir and the Bonne Amie Sunday School Class. She also helped with the Junior Youth Fellowship Program and VacationBibleSchool at the church, as well as volunteered with the Jack Wood’s group that held church services and visited residents at Mountain Laurel Nursing and RehabilitationCenter, Clearfield.

Mrs. Schenk volunteered for the Blood Mobile held at LakeStreetChurch and also helped with the Good News Club, which she often hosted in her home.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary E. Smith and her husband, Mel of Clearfield and two sons, John W. Schenk Jr. and his wife, Carolyn of Clearfield and Burton D. Schenk of Woodland.

Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Christy Schenk Kunkle and her husband, Andy and Megan Schenk Bechtold and her husband, Forrest, both of Charlotte, NC, Katie Ausel Penoyer and her husband, Brad, Lynn Smith and companion Jennifer Johnson, Jacob Peters and companion, Gina DeSantis and Vicki Blowers Barger and her husband, Matt, all of Clearfield, Evan Schenk of Woodland, Melanie Smith and her husband, Earl of Roanoke, VA, Amy Royer of South Carolina, Randy Royer of Grampian, Raymond Blowers Nestlerode and companion, Amber Johnston of Hyde and David Blowers III, whom Peggy raised, and his companion, Shawna Guelich of Curwensville.

Also surviving are 17 great-grandchildren, Nathan Arnold, Ben Leighow, Addison and Avanelle Penoyer, Brittany and Nicholas Blowers, Evelyn ‘Evvy’ Smith; Alicia, Breanna, Braden and Jena Royer; Damon, Arian Rose, Devon and Trent Haney, C.J. Blowers and Larry Haversack III.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband for 41 years, John W. Schenk Sr. on Dec. 7, 2010 and whom she wed July 12, 1969 in Woodland.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin G. ‘Sonny’ Blowers; a son David Blowers; and a brother and sister, Raymond Edward Duke and Nettie Woodson.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the LakeStreetUnitedMethodistChurch, Woodland, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating. Burial will be in the BradfordCemetery, Woodland at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Lake Street United Methodist Church Music Fund, 115 Lake St., Woodland.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Claude David “Dee” Dixon, 78, of West Decatur, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at DuboisRegionalMedicalCenter.

Born May 26, 1934, he was a son of the late David A. and Belle E. (Shimmel) Dixon. On Dec. 11, 1976 at Mount Hope Church, Clearfield, he married Nancy (Elliott) Dixon, who survives at home.

He is also survived by three daughters, Lori Dixon and Deanne Waleeck, both of Niagara Falls, NY and Dionne Martell and her husband, Lee of Chester Hill; three brothers, Marshall Dixon of Allport, Stanley Dixon of East Aurora, NY and Edward Dixon and his wife, Janet of Gearhartville; three sisters, Clemence Herrington and her husband, Jack of Black Moshannon and Lila Stephens Wagner and Bonnie Kephart, both of West Decatur; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Eloise and Gloria Dixon. He was a truck driver at Kephart Trucking from which he retired.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time to be announced. There will be no public visitation.

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

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

Daniel L. Zendek Sr., 87, of Smoke Run died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and RehabilitationCenter, Clearfield. Mr. Zendek was born in Utahville on Aug. 29, 1925, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Matier) Zendek.

He was a parishioner of Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale.  He worked as a coal miner and for the former Gus Manufacturing of Osceola Mills as a counter top and cabinet maker.

Mr. Zendek was veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a PFC with Co. L 424^th Rifleman Infantry Regiment during World War II. He served in Northern Frances, Ardennes, Rhineland and the Battle of the Bulge.  He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, American Theater Ribbon EAME with three bronze stars and the Victory Medal with Bronze Stars.

He was a member of the Janesville V.F.W. Post 6321, Smithmill.

On Sept. 25, 1948 in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, he married the former Stella Macker.

He is survived by his daughters and sons, Evelyn (Donald) Adamo of Red Lion, Helen (Robert) Lukens of Duncannon, Marie (James) McHugh of Smithmill, Daniel L. (Cathy) Zendek Jr. and Mark (Joann) Zendek, both of Houtzdale and Michael (Vicki) Zendek Sr. of Smokerun.

He has nine grandchildren, Stephanie Hauri, Daniel Zendek, Amy Lukens, Kistin Lukens, Mark Zendek, Jason Zendek, Melissa Zendek, Michael Zendek Jr., James McHugh, Rochelle Beiler and Ashley Miller and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Zendek is also survived by five sisters, Evelyn Banak of North Holmstead, OH, Mary Karas of North Canton, OH, Helen Kaston of Nashville, TN, Betty Shaw of Cleveland, OH and Irene Boerner of Canton, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Macker Zendek on Dec. 8, 2001; six brothers, John, Albert, Philip, Joseph, Andrew and Steven and a sister, Margaret.

A  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Christ the KingChurch, Houtzdale. Burial will follow, with military honors, in HolyTrinityCatholicCemetery, Ramey. 

There will be no public visitation.

Condolences maybe sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Billy L. Knepp (Provided photo)

Billy L. Knepp, 77, of Clearfield died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the ClearfieldHospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1935, a son of the late Kenneth and Grace (Wisor) Knepp.

Mr. Knepp retired in 1999 from Penn Fuel Gas after 29 years of employment.  He was a member of Seventh-DayAdventistChurch, Clearfield, and served with the U.S. Army Reserves for nine years.

He is survived by five children, Bradley Knepp of Pittsburgh, Michael Knepp of Morrisdale, Randy Knepp of Florida, Ricky Sharp of Woodland and Karen Hendershot and her husband, Dean of Madera; three step-children, Diane Ghaner and her husband, Harry of Clearfield, Jeffrey Kimbell of Butler and Debra Teats; several grandchildren; two brothers, Benny and Leo Knepp; and five sisters, Garnett Reasinger, Wanda Hoover, Louise Lowe, Joan Green and Kathy Cutler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Keith) Knepp on Oct. 8, 2008 and whom he wed June 23, 1972.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson and two sisters, Norma Pry and Lucy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.  Burial will follow in the CrownCrestMemorial Park, Hyde.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts’ honor guards.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1002 Park Avenue Ext., Clearfield.

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

David B. Powell, 50, of Philipsburg died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his father’s residence in Philipsburg. Born Aug. 25, 1962, he was the son of Ronald L. Powell of Philipsburg and the late Leah N. (Rodkey) Powell.

He is survived by a son, Aaron B. Powell of York and a sister, Rosalyn R. Hewitt and her husband, Melvin of McKnightstown.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his wife, Beth (Hoover) Powell and a sister, Alyce Powell.

He was of the Protestant faith and enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets and auctions.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wallaceton Church of God, 184 Clearfield St., Wallaceton, PA with Pastor Matt Scott officiating. Burial will be in UmbriaCemetery, Osceola Mills.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wallaceton Church of God, 184 Clearfield St., Wallaceton, PA16876 or to the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Joanne M. Giffin (Provided photo)

Joanne M. Giffin, 82, of Curwensville died Thursday May 16, 2013 at the DuBoisVillage in DuBois. Born Sept. 26, 1930 in Alexandria, she was the daughter of Roland S. and Eleanor Grace (Spyker) Mickey. 

She was a graduate of the JuniataValleyHigh School and attended HuntingdonSecretarialSchool.  She had been employed first as a bookkeeper/secretary for the Alexandria Robison Clay Products and then for the Penn State University Purchasing Department. She worked next for the Curwensville Construction Co. and finally for her husband’s private engineering consulting business.

She was an active member of the GraceLutheranChurch in Curwensville, where she was active in the Church Council and the Women of the ELCA.  She was a member of the past president of the GFWC Curwensville Woman’s Club, the Nittany Lion Club and an associate member of the Penn State Alumni Association.

On Aug. 11, 1950 In Alexandria, she wed Robert H, Giffin, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2009.  She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are three children: a son, Thomas M. Giffin and his wife, Cynthia of Manlius, NY and their children, Joel Giffin and his wife, Jade and their son Van Giffin, Aaron Giffin and his wife, Jess and Leah Giffin; a son, Roger L. Giffin of Carlisle and his significant other, Joan Lineweaver of Marim Heights; and a daughter, Paula A. Giffin and her husband, William Davies of Treasure Lake and their son, Nathan.  Also surviving is a sister, Linda Scialabba and her husband, Richard of Huntingdon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the GraceLutheranChurch in Curwensville, with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating.  Burial will be in the AlexandriaPresbyterianCemetery in Alexandria.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Grace Lutheran Church, 406 Pine St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA  15801.

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

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