Daniel P. Kent, 67, of Morrisdale died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 5, 1945 in Philipsburg, he was the son the late Robert P. and Cordelia Evans Kent.

Mr. Kent was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #941, Grassflat.

He was a 1963 graduate of the Philipsburg Area High School. He retired from Piper Aircraft as a press operator. He was a long-time automotive and motorcycle mechanic.

Mr. Kent is survived by two sons, Daniel R. Kent and his wife, Cindy and Gregory L. Kent, both of Morrisdale; two sisters, Carol McGarvey of Morrisdale and Brenda Crowell of Freeport, IL; four grandchildren, Joshua, Chris, Tara and Dustin; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Kent.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Rev. John T. Dill officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.

Randall Wayne “Randy” Peters, 61, of Curwensville died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his residence. Born Nov. 14, 1951 in Clearfield, he was the son of Victor Dale and Cleda M. (Spencer) Peters.

Mr. Peters had been employed by the former Clearfield Cheese Co. in Curwensville and also by the Roger Bressler Coal Co.  He was affiliated with the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City and was a member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. Family Center #268.

He wed the former Debbie Grenus, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Peters.

Surviving are three children, Crystal Narby and her husband, Greg of DuBois and Justin Brock and David A. Peters, both of Curwensville.  Surviving are seven grandchildren, Brittany, Sasha, MaKayla, Jaden, Dana, Dakota, Adele and Keagan and a great-grandchild, Brycen.

Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers, Becky Hooven and her husband, Jerry of Olanta and Joe Peters and his wife, Helen, Dave Peters and Sue McCormick and her husband, Jim, all of Curwensville.

Memorial services for Mr. Peters will be conducted at a later date.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 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.

Ralph Russell Roseberry, 58, of Clearfield died Friday, May 31, 2013, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born Dec. 8, 1954, a son of the late P. Raymond and Jeanette (Armstrong Huff) Roseberry, who survive.

Mr. Roseberry attended the Clearfield High School. He was a dedicated employee with Purcell Tire Company for 30 years and focused most of his efforts in sales.

He was a member of the Clearfield Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed watching sports and auto racing, gardening and traveling with his family to the beach. He also played baseball throughout his youth and teens and was a Cleveland Indians fan.

He was the beloved husband for 40 years to Deborah (Taylor) Roseberry; a loving father of Lauren Owens and her husband, Barry and Brian Roseberry and his wife, Natasha; a cherished pappy of Melia Roseberry; a devoted brother of Jessie Morandini and her husband, Joe, Regina Beinhauer and her husband, Rick, Allen Roseberry and his wife, Betty, and the late Janet Snyder.

He was the son-in-law of Lewis Taylor and the late Marlene (Passmore) Taylor; the brother-in-law of Kenneth Taylor and his wife, Charity and Rodney Taylor and his wife Amanda. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday when services will be held in the Kevin Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St. (814-765-5731).

Funeral arrangements are being provided by Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes, Pittsburgh. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Cancer Society or the local SPCA.

Mr. Roseberry and his family are deeply grateful for the care he received this past year at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois and at the Nathaniel D. Yingling Cancer Center in Clearfield. His family asks that you continue his legacy by considering becoming a blood or bone marrow donor.

Please add tributes at beinhauer.com or beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: William B. Yope (Provided photo)

William B. Yope, 101, formerly of Smithmill and Cleveland, OH, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at St. Paul, Minnesota. He was born Jan. 10, 1912, at Beccaria, a son of the late Thomas and Helen (Holobinko) Yope.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a machinist in Cleveland, OH for many years.

On May 16, 1953, in Cleveland, OH, he married Margaret M. (Duke) Yope, who preceded him in death Aug. 4, 2000.

He’s survived by a daughter, Patti Halm and her husband, Frank of St. Paul, MN and a grandson, Jack Halm.

He’s survived by a three sisters and a brother, Ann Dore of Smithmill, Mary Fudrow of Tyrone, Susan Vescio of Yonkers, NY and Joseph Yope of Industry; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Yope and three brothers, Thomas, Frank and John Yope.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Kruise Funeral

Home Inc., Ramey. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey with Fr. Zab Amar as celebrant.

Burial will be made in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.   Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Deborah, K. (Grenus) Peters (Provided photo)

Deborah, K. (Grenus) Peters, 59, of Curwensville died June 4, 2013 at her home as the result of a structure fire. She was born Aug. 3, 1953, in Clearfield, the daughter of Anthony and May A. (Pitts) Grenus.

She worked at Shortway Products, Clearfield Cheese and various convenience stores.  She was affiliated with the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

She belonged to the Curwensville Moose.  She loved animals and enjoyed gardening. She had a good sense of humor and a gift of making people laugh.

She’s survived by a sister, Linda L. Houchins and her husband, Jack of Clearfield; a brother, Anthony P. Grenus, II and his wife, Mary of Woodland; a niece and two nephews, Craig Houchins and his wife, Kim of Clearfield and Anthony Grenus III and Jennifer Grenus, both of Woodland; and a great-niece and two great-nephews, Stacey Ann Houchins, Tyler Houchins and Jacob Houchins.

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

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

The family suggest contribution be made to Marion House, c/o P.O. Box 129, Frenchville, PA 16836 or Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

To send online tributes, go www.bennettandhouser.com and www.mem.com.

Dorothy A. Moore, 92, of Clearfield and formerly of Gearhartville died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

She was the daughter of the late William Edward and Amy Lewis (Entwistle) Stratton born April 28, 1921 in Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg. She married Charles N. Moore on Feb. 14, 1948 in State College.  He preceded her in death June 6, 1991.

She was Episcopal by faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in State College.

Mrs. Moore was employed as a secretary with Cerro Metal Products in Bellefonte for many years until retiring.  She was a 1937 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, three brothers and seven sisters.

Mrs. Moore is survived by a step-daughter, Roberta Johnson of Umatilla, FL; a sister-in-law, Elinor Stratton of Wilmington, DE; and a half-brother, James Stratton of Greensburg.  She is also survived by three step-grandchildren; close friends, the Rev. William and Myra Fowler of Hudson, RD Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday with the Rev. William R. Fowler officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

At Mrs. Moore’s request, there is no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Ruth E. Mease, 90, of West Decatur died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at her home.  She was born Oct. 30, 1922 in Bigler, a daughter of the late Ray and Viola (Hummel) Louder.

Mrs. Mease was a homemaker and a member of Bigler United Methodist Church.

She is survived by four children, Dian Ruth Mease and Richard R. Mease , both of West Decatur, Dorothy Conrad and her husband, Gary of Morrisdale and Kathy McGraw and her husband, Preston of West Moshannon; three grandchildren, Alan Conrad and his wife, Patty of Lanse, Heather Kovac and her husband, Mike of Green Castle and Preston R. McGraw and his wife, Jamie of West Moshannon; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Conrad of Lanse and Kayla Kovac of Green Castle; and numerous and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd D. ‘Skinney’ Mease on Sept. 18, 1997 and whom she wed May 3, 1942. She was also preceded in death by an infant granddaughter and three sisters, Delphine Louder, Marie Smeal and Madeline Cowder.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kathy A. Leigey officiating. Burial will be in the Bigler Cemetery.

Friends will from 1 p.m. until the hour of services Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Bigler United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 416, Bigler or the Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield or to the Bigler YMCA, 61 Walker Rd., Bigler.

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

Bertha Louise Smith, 92, a resident of Philipsburg, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Susque-View Home Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Lock Haven. Born Aug. 17, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Paul R. and Clara (Cowher) Harper.

On Aug. 31, 1940 at Hagerstown, MD, she married Verne E. Smith, who died July 7, 1985.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen Louise (Smith) Bossert and her husband, Thomas of Mill Hall; a son, Ronald Verne Smith and his wife, Sue of Friendsville and two sisters Helen E. “Eppy”  Thompson of Acworth, GA and Clarabelle Miller and her husband, Stanley of Clearfield.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jenifer Kay Bossert of Honolulu, HI, Matthew Thomas Bossert of Howard, Sean Smith of Friendsville and Jessica Smith of Philadelphia; a foster granddaughter, Joann Levan; three great-grandchildren, Ryan Bossert, Alec Bossert and Addison Smith, three foster great-grandchildren, Logan, Amber and Bethany Levan and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a sister, Kathleen H. Fleckenstein and her husband, John and a brother, Paul R. Harper Jr. and his wife, Skip.

She was a 1938 graduate of Philipsburg High School and a 1939 graduate of Adele Allen School of Beauty.

She was a life- long member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, where she was a Sunday school teacher and an officer of the board.

She also enjoyed traveling, quilting, reading and walking.

A private graveside service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family at the Philipsburg Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Thumma officiating. There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 912 Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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, PA 16866.

Freda I. Grove, 87, of Osceola Mills died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

She was the daughter of the late Monroe and Eva (Sellinger) Case born Jan. 11, 1926 in Salladasburg.

Ms. Grove was of the Christian Faith.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing cards and going on camping and fishing trips with her children and grandchildren.

She was a nurse at the Hollidaysburg State Hospital, the Ebensburg State School and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Laurelton Center until her retirement.  She was also a graduate of the Jersey Shore High School.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Grove was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel and Dennis Gower; a grandson, Brady Gower; a granddaughter, Rosella Gower; and a brother, Bertil Case.

She is survived by two daughters, Beatrice Stickles and her husband, Wayne of Renovo and Donna R. Bell of Osceola Mills; a son, Darrell Gower and his wife, Cindy of Prospect, OR; and a sister, Annabell Allen of Sweet Valley. She’s also survived by 12 grandchildren, two of whom she raised as children, Michael L. and Dennis L. Gower; 26 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Salladasburg.

There will be no public visitation.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Hale T. Fink, 81 of New Millport died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his residence. Born Dec. 8, 1931 in Altoona, he was the son of Roy and Anna (Ayle) Fink.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.  He started Fink Transportation Service, where he was co-owner/operator along with his wife, Shirley, for more than 27 years.

He was a member of the Grampian Lions Club, where he was a past president and also a past District Governor of District 14 J.

On July 1, 1955 in Hepburnia, he wed Shirley Pentz, who survives along with three children, Cindy Caldwell and her husband, Tom of Cortland, NY and Randy Fink and his wife, Deb and Brian Fink and his wife, Helen “Bean,” all of New Millport.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Matt DuFour and his wife, Heather, Susan Caldwell, Megan Freeman and her husband, Joe, Brandon Fink, Seth Fink and his wife, Janel, Annie Fink and Holly Fink and two great-grandchildren Jarrett and Kaydence DuFour.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Darlene Knaresboro; a sister, Dorothy Douglas; and a brother, Harold “Buck” Fink.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. George Solley officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Grampian.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Hospice “Circle of Friends,” 286 Pauline Dr., 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.

Obituary Notice: Sophie F. Butler (Provided photo)

Sophie F. Butler, 96, of Clearfield died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Butler was born March 1, 1917, the daughter of Charles and Sophie (Mecca) Fulesday.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Butler was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Clearfield.

She had been a volunteer since 1959 for the American Red Cross. She had volunteered in the chaplaincy program at Clearfield Hospital and involved in various crafts, among those, china painting and ceramics.

Mrs. Butler is survived by two sons, David B. Butler and his wife, Judy and Thomas W. Butler and his wife Patti, all of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Brian Butler of Clearfield, Matthew Butler and his wife, Jaime of Houston, TX, Thomas Butler and his, wife Cynthia of Livermore, CA. and Kasi Ann Burns and her husband, Ben of West Decatur; five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Anna, Brennan and Liam Butler and Benjamin Burns; and two brothers, Charles A. Fulesday of Alexandria, VA., and Elmer D. Fulesday of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Blaine W. Butler, whom she married March 29, 1939 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clearfield and who died Jan. 23, 2005; two brothers, Edward and Joseph Fulesday; and a sister, Marian Sloppie.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., of Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert J. Way officiating. Burial will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, 217 E. Pine St., Clearfield, PA 16830, Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830 or a charity of the donors’ choice.

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

Francis A. Bloom, 63, of Houtzdale died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 10, 1949 in Clearfield, he was the son of Ellis and Gladys Moore Bloom.

He was employed as a mathematics teacher at the Tyrone Area High School for 39 years. He also served as head of the mathematics department until his retirement. He was a retired major in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Mr. Bloom was a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship Church of Houtzdale. He was also involved with the Family Motor Coach Association, the National Education Association, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.

He was instrumental in the creation of the Rowdies Soccer Association and was a Civil War enthusiast.

On Dec. 21, 1968 in the Primitive Methodist Church of Houtzdale, he married Paulette Ruth Irwin, who survives at home.

He’s survived by a son, Jamie Francis Bloom and his wife, Noelle of Montgomery and two grandchildren, Morgan Ruth-Anna Bloom and Carson Jamie Bloom.

Mr. Bloom’s survived by four siblings, James Bloom and his wife, Linda of El Paso, TX, John Bloom and his wife, Annette of Spring Mills, Rodger Bloom and his wife, Wendy of Morrisdale and Sandy Rebo and her domestic partner, Doc McDonald of Osceola Mills; his step-father, David Spicer of Philipsburg; and his aunt, Marie Bloom of France.

He’s also survived by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Autumn Haines of Houtzdale, Arthur and Nannette Anderson of Delmont and Melvin Archer of Brisbin and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Bloom; a nephew, Tony Rebo; an uncle, William Bloom; his mother- and father-in-law, Edward T. and Ruth M. Irwin; and a sister-in-law, Carol Archer.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. of Houtzdale, with the Rev. Dennis Frantz officiating. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin, with graveside military honors conducted by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard and the playing of the Taps by Brittany Lewis.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 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 Mathematics Department of the Tyrone Area High School, 701 Clay Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686.

Richard J. Davies Jr., 73, of New Millport died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital.

Born Dec. 11, 1939 in Delaware County, he was the son of Richard J. and Kathryn

E. (Vandling) Davies Sr.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  He worked for Septa Philadelphia Transportation as a bus driver and also was a retired state constable.

On July 2, 1966, he wed Nancy Hallman, who survives along with six children, William Davies, Karen Scurlock, Joseph Davies, John Davies, Nancy Mayro and Richard J. Davies III; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia Levin and her husband, Alvin of Jenkintown.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Karen Ritter.

At the request of Mr. Davies, there will be no public viewing. A public memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

Elmont M. Morrow, 83, of Sandy Ridge died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Altoona Hospital. Born May 25, 1930 in Beaver Valley, he was a son of the late Harry and Bessie (Gates) Morrow.

On Aug. 4, 1986 in Winchester, VA, he married Judy E. (Conklin) Morrow, who survives at home. He is also survived by four daughters, Cathy Reade and her husband, John and Cherrie Gates and her husband, Rick, all of Beaver Valley, Flinton RD, Laura Morrow and her husband, Rob of Sandy Ridge and Amy Royer and her husband, Dan of Clearfield; one son, John Brelo of Hershey, 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was the last of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Allen Morrow, a brother, Vergil Morrow and one sister, Madeline Strayer.

He was a graduate of Coalport-Irvona High School. He was the manager of transportation for Fullington Bus Co. of Philipsburg, from which he retired.  He was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed boating and gardening.

He was also a member of the Madera Loyal Order of Moose Lodge#1172.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with Lay Minister  Fred Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Burton C. Rauch (Provided photo)

Burton C. Rauch, 72, of Clearfield died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Aug. 5, 1940, the son of Paul S. and Mary E. (Wisor) Rauch.

He was retired from the state’s Department of Transportation.  He was Methodist by faith.

He was a member of the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars F. Michael Sicks Post No. 1785, Moshannon Masonic Lodge No. 391 and a 50-year member of the Aerie #812 Fraternal Order of Eagles of Clearfield.

He’s survived by his son, Kenneth B. Rauch and his wife, Nancy and a daughter, Nina S. Cassick and her husband, Jerry, Jr., all of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Kendrea Neeper, Kristal Rauch, Candi Butler, Chad Butler, Tabitha Marlar and Gerilee Cassick, 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Norma Swatsworth of Curwensville and Leotta Parks and her husband, Gary and Kathryn Wisor, all of Mineral Springs; numerous nieces and nephews; and his second wife, Elaine Rauch of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Askey, three brothers, Samuel, Norman and Larry Rauch and his first wife, Marlene J. Donahue.

A memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Stanley Wisor officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggest contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Mary J. Bell, 91, of Philipsburg died Monday, June 10, 2013 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. She was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Chicko) Gasper born June 15, 1921 in Kato, RD Clarence.

She married Norman J. Bell Sr. on April 19, 1940 in Philipsburg.  He preceded her in death Aug. 31, 1998.

Mrs. Bell was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg. She was also a member of the Philipsburg, V.F.W. ladies auxiliary.

She was a kitchen supervisor at the Philipsburg State General Hospital until her retirement.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Norman J. Bell Jr.; a daughter, Mary Jo Gunter; a granddaughter, Colleen Melius Box; two sisters, Elizabeth Gasper and Annie Sabol; two brothers, John and Mike Gasper; and two step-brothers, Victor and George Chicko.

Mrs. Bell is survived by a daughter, Naomi Smeal and her husband, Ivan of RD Philipsburg, PA; three step-sisters, Josephine Miller of Lock Haven, Pauline Klinedest of Red Lion and Betty Fye of Clarence; and a step-brother, Steve Chicko of Clarence.

She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Donna Bell of Osceola Mills; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Margaret C. ‘Peggy’ Dominy, 76, of Curwensville died Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Christ the King Manor, DuBois. She was born June 5, 1937 in Harrisburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Sylvia (Demi) Condran.

Obituary Notice: Margaret C. ‘Peggy’ Dominy (Provided photo)

Mrs. Dominy was employed as a bookkeeper for Home Health in Curwensville. Prior to that, she was a manager at JoAnn Fabrics and K-Mart, both of Clearfield. She had also previously been employed at Malloy True Value Hardware and Bell Telephone in Clearfield.

As hobbies, Mrs. Dominy enjoyed doing various types of arts and crafts.

She is survived by her husband, Frank L. Dominy, whom she wed Nov. 20, 1965; three children, Frank R. Dominy of Missoula, MT, Jeffrey A. Dominy and his wife, Laura of Grampian and Jennifer K. Dominy and her fiancé, Ian Reynolds of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-granddaughter, Allie Lippert; and a niece, Connie Preston and her husband, Gary of Sodus, NY.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-brother, Robert Condran.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, with Pastor Richard Steuernagle officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Clearfield.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

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

Charlotte J. Hein, 87, of DuBois died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at her residence. Born March 15, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Lines) Kriner.

In 1946, she married Gordon C. Hein. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2002.

She was a secretary for P.J. Reilly at Cooper Tire for more than 25 years.

She attended St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and enjoyed volunteering at the Soup to Nuts Dinner and the Clothes Closet at the First United Methodist Church in DuBois.

She’s survived by two daughters, Patty Richardson of DuBois and Nancy Roberts and her husband, Bill of Corinth, TX; a brother, Dean Kriner of DuBois; two sisters, Joan Delaney and her husband, Jack of DuBois, and Doris Shannon and her husband, Bob of Georgia; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashley L. Richardson; three brothers; and three sisters.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Newell officiating.

Burial will be in St. Luke’s United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Heart Center at the DuBois Regional Medical Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Robert Rose (Provided photo)

Robert Rose, 81, of Curwensville died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at his home.

Born Feb. 6, 1932 in Lawrence Township, he was married to Margaret Angeline Lombardo on Oct. 23, 1954 and who predeceased him in death May 10 of this year.

Mr. Rose was devoted his life to his family, friends and in service. He was a Cub Scout master as a young adult. In addition, he served his country during the Korean War along with the other fine men of the U.S. National Guard Battery A and later the 200^th Field Artillery Battalion at Fort Campbell, KY.

He was a life-long machinist previously employed at Chrysler Corp., Dumont-Airplane & Marine, Penn Tran Corp, Mitchell Machines, Superior Pet Company and Elmco Inc. until his retirement.

He’s survived by his sister, Mrs. Medaine Ray of Titusville, FL and his four children, Robert “Bob” A. Rose, Jr. 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-Conners, Bobbie Jean Reitz, Shawn Rose, Mark Rose, Christina Long, Heather Rose-Deal, Noah Rose and Mia Rose.

He was preceded in death by his parents, King Hutton Rose and Cecil and Mary Ann (Hudson) Stiver; his siblings, Ralph A. Rose of Clearfield and Raymond D. Rose of Ridgway and an infant granddaughter, Aubriannah Rose-Conner.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Childboy Funeral Home, Curwensville.   A private memorial service will be held Saturday and burial will be at the family’s discretion.

The family suggests memorial contributions be mailed to the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833 and to be made payable to the “Curwensville Boy Scout Troup No. 13.

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.

Deirdre Lynn ‘Dee’ Norris, 47, of Curwensville, died Friday, July 5, 2013.

She was born July 10, 1965 in Philipsburg, a daughter of Andrew G. Kachik of Clarence and the late Jean (Gillette) Kachik.

She attended the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville, and was a member of the Clarence American Legion Auxiliary Post 813.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Paul E. Norris of Curwensville and two daughters, Haley Gill and her husband, Jason of Dalzell, SC and Cassi Norris of Curwensville.

Also surviving are a granddaughter, Sophia, whom she cherished; a sister, Belinda J. Dixon and her husband, Tom of Johnstown; two brothers, Andrew W. Kachik of State College and Michael G. Kachik and his wife, Shelly Liliedahl of Clarence; and her father-in-law, Moses ‘Sonny’ Norris Jr. of Westover.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Betty Norris; her paternal grandparents, Andrew and Susan Kachik; and her maternal grandparents, William and Althea Gillette.

She will be known for being a great mother to Haley and Cassi and the most loving grandmother to her ‘little monkey,’ Sophia.

A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville, with Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in the Askey Cemetery, Snow Shoe.

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.

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