Obituary Notice: William H. “Bill” Anderson (Provided photo)

William H. “Bill” Anderson, 75, of Clearfield died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after battling heart disease and cancer.

Mr. Anderson was born Feb. 25, 1942, the son of A. Dale and Leona (Holmes) Anderson.

Following a long career of truck driving and dispatching at Clearfield Cheese and Wal-Mart, he retired in 2008.

He enjoyed the little things in life. His favorites were his camping and fishing spot in Kettle Creek and traveling around for the best places to eat.

He enjoyed the Clearfield County Fair week for the food and the harness racing. Watching his grandchildren also brought him great pleasure.

Mr. Anderson was a member of the Clearfield Alliance Church. He was also a member of the Clearfield Eagles Aerie 812.

He is survived by his wife, Ginny L. (Hoyt) Anderson; three daughters, Dawn Shaw and her husband, Tim, Annette Barnes and her husband, Kenneth and Jenna Liegey and her companion, Garrett Samsel; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Jennifer, Leanne and her husband, Trevor Hainsey and Curtis; and eight grandchildren, Christian and Micayla Martin, Aslynn Hancock, Elijah and Cooper Hainsey, Bryce Barnes and Boston and Maddix Samsel.

Mr. Anderson was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Clearfield Alliance Church Ministry Center Fellowship Hall with the Rev. Robert B. Goldenberg presiding.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Roberta M. “Peach” Firestone, 75, of Pottersdale died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Muncy.

Born Sept. 24, 1941 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella B. Moore Schmoke.

She was married to Regis W. Firestone. He preceded her in death in 2007.

She was a 1960 graduate of the Cooper High School. She attended the Sheppard of the Hills Lutheran Church in Karthaus.

She drove school bus for the West Branch Junior-Senior High School for more than 30 years.

She, along with her husband, owned and operated the Firestone Market in Karthaus for many years.

After the store closed, she went to work at the West Branch Junior-Senior High School in the janitorial department, retiring in 2009 after 10 years of service.

She was an excellent baker. She loved to treat people to her home-made pies. She had her pies requested from staff members at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. 

She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, yard sales and auctions. She wouldn’t hesitate, if she saw a flower in someone’s yard that she liked, to ask if she could have a piece to plant in her yard. She loved her flowers.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas E. Schmoke of Pottersdale and Daniel A. Firestone of Blanchard and five grandchildren, Elizabeth Ishler, Logan Firestone, Rosana Ishler, Ryan Ishler and Jacob Firestone.

Also surviving are her two brothers, Orville L. Schmoke of Clearfield and Jan D. Schmoke of Pottersdale and two sisters, Phoebe A. Borger of Moshannon and Charlene J. Schmoke of Rochester Mills.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers, James, Kline, William, Dean, Christy and Levern and five sisters, Geneva Hess, Violia Teets, Rose Teets, Edna Summerson and Violet Schmoke.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Snow Shoe.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Ronald Neese officiating. Burial will follow at Aton Cemetery in Pottersdale.

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

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

F. William Shimko, 79, of Clearfield died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born June 30, 1938 in Ashland, a son of the late Francis Mark and Mary Louise (Sofranek) Shimko.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Rae (Bremigen) Shimko. He is survived by his son, William F. Shimko, Esq. and his spouse, Katherine Bridget (Toher) of Pittsburgh and three children and his son, the Rev. David J. Shimko of Clearfield.

He is also survived by his brother, John Richard Shimko and his spouse, Jane Shimko of Elysburg; father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. Jack J. Bremigen and the Rev. Lois (Levin) Bremigen of Clearfield; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth E. (Bremigen) Hill and the Rev. Larry C. Hill of Springfield, Mo.; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joyce A. (Bremigen) Wisor and Kevin S. Wisor Sr. of Clearfield.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Clearfield.  Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to J.O.Y. Fellowship Seniors Ministry of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 6449 Clearfield-Woodland Hwy., P.O. Box 704, Clearfield.

Visit www.pasimplecremation.com to leave an online condolence.

Obituary Notice: Beulah W. Malinky (Provided photo)

Beulah W. Malinky, 99, a guest at Colonial Courtyard in Clearfield and formerly of Olanta, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017.

Born Aug. 13, 1918 in Carnwath, she was the daughter of John James and Elva Jane (Snyder) Rea. 

Mrs. Malinky was a homemaker. She had attended both the Oak Ridge Union Church near Erhard and also the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City.

She had been affiliated with the Aglow Ministries. She attended painting classes and enjoyed painting; she had also participated in bowling leagues at the Clearfield Lanes.

On Aug. 16, 1941 in New Millport, she wed George Malinky, who preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2008. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Herman and John Rea; and sisters, Geraldine Evans and Jean Nelson.

Surviving are a daughter, Kathy L. Pollick and her husband, Donald of Olanta; two grandchildren, Erik G. Pollick and his wife, Kari and Harmony M. Gearhart and her husband, Jeff; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb Pollick and soon-to-be-born, Reagan Gearhart; a sister, Norma Phillips of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Malinky will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating.

Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery Ansonville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

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: John T. Kovach Sr. (Provided photo)

John T. Kovach Sr., 92, of Osceola Mills died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Born Dec. 29, 1924 in Morann, he was the son of the late Michael and Sue (Kendro) Kovach. 

He was married to his first wife, Edna Mae (Comitz) Kovach, on June 5, 1950 in Osceola Mills. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1994. 

He was married to his second wife, Lois J. (Baughman) Kephart Kovach, on April 26, 1997 in Philipsburg. She preceded him in death April 5, 2011.

Mr. Kovach was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Annunciation Catholic Church in Ramey.

He was a disabled U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and he was held as a prisoner of war in Germany. 

He was a retired construction worker and a member of the American Legion Post No. 591 in Houtzdale.

He was raised during the depression and worked in the coal mines until he was pre-drafted and self-enlisted in World War II. He served in Patton’s third Army and was a part of the D-Day campaign.

He was taken prisoner of war, during which time he escaped and was recaptured multiple times.

He survived and returned home to work in the mines and then at car plants in Detroit. He finally returned to Pennsylvania where he worked construction and started a family.

“Dad never met a stranger in his life. When my brother and I used to go places with him, he would talk to somebody for an hour.

“When he was finished, my brother and I would ask who the person was, and Dad would laugh and say, ‘I don’t know!’

“It used to drive us crazy until we got older and realized that that was the magic of our Dad. He loved people, and people loved him.” – Darlene

In addition to his parents and two wives, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and George Kovach.

He is survived by one daughter, Darlene Smolko and her husband, Michael of Osceola Mills; one son, John T. Kovach Jr. and his wife, Toni of Clearfield; one brother, Joe Kovach of Detroit, Mich.; and five grandchildren, Michael Smolko and Rebecca, Claire, Vincent and Dominic Kovach.

A Parastas Service followed by the Great Panikhida Burial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with the Very Rev. Fr. Anthony F. Balistreri officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 301 Grant St., Suite 900 (One Oxford Centre), Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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

Michael Lynn Mulhollen, 54, of Coalport died at his residence Sept. 11, 2017. 

Born Aug. 11, 1963 in South Haven, Mich., he was the son of James and Marge (McCarty) Mulhollen.

He was a retired over-the-road truck driver for Estes Express. He loved farming and helping anyone he could. He was a devoted husband, father and pap.

He fought a courageous battle with cancer from Sept. 11, 2007 until Sept. 11, 2017.

On April 9, 2010, he wed the former Kathie Jo Kline in Houtzdale.

He is survived by his wife and daughters, Rebecca K Luzier (Tyler) of Madera and Holly A. Mulhollen of Houtzdale.

He is survived by sisters, Hazel Graham, Maria Douglas and Arlene Harpster; brothers, Troy Mulhollen and Don Kurise; and five grandchildren, Isaiah, Rylee, Gabriel, Paisley and Conner.

He is also survived by a father-in-law, Jerry Kline and mother-in-law, Barb Kline of Irvona and a very special aunt and uncle, Pete and Frieda Mulhollen of Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reed Funeral Home in Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Pastor Paul Field will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are to be made to the Bob Parks Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 313, State College, PA 16804.

Bonnie Nadolsky, 74, of DuBois died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 25, 1943 in Lilly, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Vernita (McCool) Jewett.

She retired from Standard Laboratories in Cresson after many years of service.

She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Welsh and her husband, Denny of Falls Creek and Cyndi Hoover and her husband, Jeffery of Cresson; a great-granddaughter, London; a sister, Carol George and her husband, Jack of Altoona; and three nieces, Robin Novak and her husband, Alan, Lisa Yarnish and her husband, Terry and Jackie McElheny and her husband, Dale.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sarah Lassak.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lilly, Pa.

Memorials may be made to Hahne Cancer Center Radiation, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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

Donna Jeannine (Shimmel) Winters of Tampa, Fla., made her final journey from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.

She was born Nov. 13, 1937 in Philipsburg to George K. Shimmel Sr. and Erma E. (Lansberry) Shimmel. She graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School in 1955.

She married Bradley T. Winters Sr. in Norfolk, Va., on July 16, 1958. Soon after, the couple moved to Florida where they raised their family.

She is survived by two daughters, Robin McRae (Stephen Sr.) of Travelers Rest, SC and Jeannette Winters of Lutz, Fla., and two sons, Bradley “Ted” Winters Jr. of Tampa, Fla., and Lamar “Brooks” Winters (Annette) of Knoxville, Tenn.

She is also survived by six grandchildren, Stephen McRae Jr., Evan McRae (Ruthanne), George Winters, Bradley Winters III (Reanna Havenner), Cory Winters and Allicyn Donison (Bradley); three great-grandchildren, Lucas Havenner, Bronson Winters and Elisabeth McRae; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Shimmel of Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jeannine Annette; her parents; and brother, George K. Shimmel Jr.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.  She enjoyed serving the Lord at Bay Ceia Baptist Church and Sheldon Road Baptist Church in Tampa, Fla.

She worked at Spotless Cleaners (McNatt’s) for a short time once her children were grown.

She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. She leaves a legacy of treasured memories and a life filled with serving others.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Obituary Notice: Marie E. Lee (Provided photo)

Marie E. Lee, long-time resident of Clearfield, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at her daughter, Deborah’s, home in Fairview surrounded by her family. 

She was born Jan. 13, 1926 in Philadelphia to Catherine Lottary and Edward J. Strom.  She was raised in Oaklyn, NJ by her loving aunt and cousins. 

After high school, she worked as a secretary at George Washington University Hospital, where she met her husband, Edward M. Lee.  They were married June 5, 1948; in 1957, they moved to Clearfield.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  While raising her seven children, she was a devoted volunteer at the St. Francis School and Church. 

Later, she worked as a secretary at the St. Francis School and at the practical nursing department of the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center.

Following her retirement, she, along with her husband, enjoyed traveling to visit their children and grandchildren. 

They spent many winters in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., with her cousin, Audrey Boyle, as well as a lifetime of happy summers in Dewey Beach, Del., with the Padgett family. 

She played golf until she was age 84 as a member of Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club.  She enjoyed knitting, reading and sewing. She was also an accomplished artist. 

Together with her husband, they loved to entertain family and friends, hosting many memorable gatherings. 

She will be greatly missed by her children, Linda Wainright and her husband, John of Boalsburg; Edward Michael Lee and his wife, Judith of Erie; Catherine M. Lee of Corry; Margaret Lee Baskette and her husband, Patrick of Tampa, Fla.; Timothy Lee of Germantown, Md.; and Deborah Lee-Sanko and her husband, William of Fairview. 

She also leaves 14 grandchildren, John Wainright, Elizabeth Wainwright, Erin Lee Bailey, Edward Lee, Evan Lee, Ean Lee, Janelle Gose, Maureen Ferguson, Elliott Ferguson, Mary Elizabeth Baskette, Izabelle Baskette, Geoffrey Sanko, Molly Zielinski and Garrett Sanko and six great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Edward M. Lee; her daughter, Mary Jayne Lee Ferguson; and her grandson, Gregory Olsen Sanko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. David Rubino, Ph.D., as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Francis School, 230 S. Second St., Clearfield, or to Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Alvin R. Johnson, 80, of Falls Creek died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Highland View Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, Brockway.

Born Nov. 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Gust C. and Iva M. (Thompson) Johnson.

He was a painter at Darrel O’Donnell Painting for 32 years.

He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Penn State football fan. He was also a member of the Gospel Center.

He is survived by his niece, Wanda Mikulec of Falls Creek, who cared for him locally, as well as other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Mary Renwick, LuRue O’Donnell, Levina Faust, Janet Klos and Gust “Kage” Johnson.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 16. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

Obituary Notice: Allen Joseph Folmar (Provided photo)

Allen Joseph Folmar, 64, of Frenchville died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at his home with his family.

Born Feb. 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Eugene and Margaret (Plubell) Folmar.

He had many friends who supported and visited him throughout his illness. He was a lifetime truck driver and retired from Wal-Mart.

He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Hahn Saltsman Folmar, and three step-sons, Douglas Saltsman of Clearfield, Todd and Shannon Saltsman of Woodland and Rodney Saltsman of West Decatur.

He had seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Ryan, Andy, Jona, Bobbi Sue, Lauren and Gage. He had several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

His siblings are Jim and Doris Folmar of Drifting, Shirley Platano of Ohio and Karen and Frank Anderson of Hilton Head, NC.

Along with his parents, he was preceded by two sisters, Bonnie Shephard and Sandy Matthews; a sister-in-law, Helen Franek Folmar; and three brothers-in-law, Thomas Shimmel Sr., Joe Platano Sr. and Jim Matthews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary’s of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Frenchville, with Father David A. Perry Jr. as celebrant.

Friends and family will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Mary’s of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836-0159.

Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is in charge of the arrangements.

Steven G. Holencik, 46, of Houtzdale died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Dec. 30, 1970 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Richard James Holencik and Jean Holencik of Houtzdale.

Mr. Holencik was a 1989 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He was employed at J.J. Powell in Philipsburg as a sales manager.

On May 17, 2001, he married Amber Holencik, who survives in Houtzdale.

Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Emilee at home; a brother, Richard Jr. (Kimberly) Holencik of Philipsburg; two sisters, Annette (Joseph) Vancas of Houtzdale and Teresa (Dave) Dodge of Madera; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Holencik was preceded in death by his father on Aug. 7, 2014; maternal grandparents, Ted and Ester Henderson; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Margaret Holencik; and an aunt, Susan Graffus.

At his request, there will be no visitation or service.

The Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Obituary Notice: Calvin Gene Thomas (Provided photo)

Calvin Gene Thomas, 86, of Houtzdale died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at his home.

Born Dec. 13, 1930 in Brisbin, he was the son of the late Cyril D Thomas and Jennette (Lobb) Thomas.

He was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church. He was also a Boy Scout leader for many years and a member of the National Camper and Hikers Association.

He retired from Sears where he was employed as a service technician for more than 25 years. He was well-known in the area as a general repairman who could fix almost anything.

He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On July 20, 1958 in the Brisbin Baptist Church, he married Julia (LeGrand) Thomas, who preceded him in death Jan. 15, 2017.

He is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Ellis) Kirshner of Franklinville, NJ and two sons, Donald (Tina) Thomas of New Providence and Joseph (Laura) Thomas of Kansas City, Mo.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Joshua and David Kirshner, Kaitlyn (Chris) Johnston and Andrew and Taylor Thomas and two brothers, Warren Lee Thomas of Houtzdale and John William Thomas of Jamestown, NY.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Brisbin Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Melhorn officiating.

Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery, Brisbin, with graveside military honors accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Brisbin Baptist Church, Brisbin, PA 16620.

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

Anna Prosper, 88, of DuBois died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Oct. 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Mary C. (Pitrone) Prosper Sr.

She retired as a secretary from Swift Kennedy Insurance in DuBois after many years of service.  Prior to that, she had worked for the General Adjustment Bureau.

She was a 1946 graduate of the DuBois Area High School.

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

She was a member of the former Professional Secretaries Club, where she had received an award for the longest participation. 

She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, and had an extensive cookbook collection. 

She had many of her own recipes published in many local and regional publications. 

She was also a beloved aunt to all of her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by two brothers, Peter A. Prosper Jr. of the Villages, Fla., and Guy W. Prosper and his wife, Margaret of Castle Hayne, NC; five nieces, Janice, Mary Ann, Lisa, Paula and Sherri; and three nephews, Paul, Peter and Guy.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Mancini and Alberta Prosper and a nephew, Dario Mancini.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.

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

Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Norman L. Dixon (Provided photo)

Norman L. Dixon, 70, of Clearfield died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at his home.

He was born Nov. 16, 1946 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Chalmer B. and Norma (Beach) Dixon.

He retired from Kurtz Bros., after driving truck for 28 years.  In his retirement, he served as the sexton at the West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield. 

He was a member of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia A. (Ogden) Dixon, to whom he was wed Aug. 12, 1967 in Clearfield.

He is survived by two children, Brian Dixon and his companion, Emily Addleman and Kimberly Michelucci and her husband, Mark, all of Clearfield, and three grandchildren, Morgan Dixon, Hunter Dixon and Gavin Hrzic.

He is survived by four brothers, Donald Dixon and his wife, Kay of Virginia, Marvin Dixon and his wife, Pam of California, Chalmer ‘Mouse’ Dixon and his wife, Helen of Philipsburg and Bob Dixon and his wife, Georgia of Michigan and three sisters, Paula Hamilton and her companion, Richard of Wisconsin, Betty Krause and her husband, Larry of Philipsburg and Sandy Gustkey and her husband, George of Houtzdale.

He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Karen Doll and her husband, Fred of New York and Debbie Adams and her husband, Dennis of Clearfield; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephew.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Dixon.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. 

Burial will be in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, and again from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21st St., Clearfield, or to the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield.

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

Eva J. Hertlein, 83, of Frenchville went home to be with her Lord Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Hertlein was born March 24, 1934 in Karthaus, the daughter of Frank T. Hertlein Sr. and Ivy (Lucas) Hertlein. She was a graduate of the Cooper Township High School.

Ms. Hertlein had been secretary at her father’s coal company and at Curtiss-Wright Corp. She had also been manager of Quick Check in Karthaus.

She was a member of the Community Alliance Church, Karthaus. She was also affiliated with the Curwensville Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Conaway and her husband, Randy and a granddaughter, Heidi Conaway, all of Frenchville.

She is also survived by six siblings, Edith M. Hertlein, Patsy L. Kimble, Frank T. Hertlein Jr. and his wife, Margaret, Glenn R. Hertlein and his wife, Deborah, Timothy L. Hertlein and his wife, Christine and G. Lee Hertlein and his wife, Beverly and a brother-in-law, John D. Kirkwood.

Ms. Hertlein was preceded in death by her parents; twin infant siblings; a sister, Louise E. Kirkwood; a niece, Abigail Hertlein-Green; and a brother-in-law, Benjamin Kimble Sr.

Honoring Ms. Hertlein’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Community Alliance Church, Karthaus, or the Curwensville Christian Church.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Roland ‘Mark’ Hummel (Provided photo)

Roland ‘Mark’ Hummel,   71, of Grampian and formerly of Wallaceton, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born May 27, 1946 in Philipsburg, a son of the late John and Madeline (Kramer) Hummel.

Mr. Hummel was employed at Piper Aircraft and later worked for ELCAM.  He then spent his time taking care of his mother.

He attended the Greenville Church of the Brethren. 

He was a black belt in karate and taught karate at the Philipsburg YMCA.  He loved dogs and trained and raised Dobermans and German Shepherds.

He is survived by his daughter, Robin Miller and her husband, Ken of Woodland; two grandchildren, Alicia Miller-Stiles and her husband, Jeffrey James Stiles Jr. and Lucas Miller; his companion of 22 years, Louise Welder of Grampian; five siblings, Josephine,  Darrell, Denny, Barry and Patricia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Avanell and Linda and a brother, Arthur.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Anthony J. “Snake” Mitravich Jr., 68, of DuBois died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at his home.

Born of April 10, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony and Eugenia (Egan) Mitravich Sr.

He was a 1967 graduate of Central Christian High School.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in October of 1967. He spent two years in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

On Oct. 23, 1975, he married Melinda (Tredwell) Mitravich. She survives.

He loved working with his hands and creating things. He performed pipe insulating, worked for the railroad and performed brick work, roofing and carpentry. He loved doing indoor remodeling and tile work most.

He loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, long drives and walks.

He was a Civil War and World War II aficionado and enjoyed going to Civil War battlefields and re-enactments.  He also loved trivia and watching movies.

He is survived by his son, Anthony J. Mitravich III and his girlfriend, Teresa, and grandson, Riley of Kill Devil Hills, NC and daughter, Emily Perkins and her fiancé, Micah Fitzkee of DuBois.

He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Doug Tredwell and his wife, Robin of Arlington, Va., and John Buskirk of DuBois; two sisters-in-law, Kate Tredwell of McLean, Va., and Mary Elliott of Norman, Okla.; five nieces, Tori, Lisa, Laura, Casey and Courtney; and two nephews, Zak and John.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Susan Buskirk and two brothers, James and Thomas Mitravich.

There will be no public visitation.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be made to a veterans’ charity and or a cancer charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

Obituary Notice: Theone L. Hughes (Provided photo)

Theone L. Hughes, 86, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at her home.

Born July 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harper T. and Pearl (Hutton) Meyer. 

She married Edward L. Hughes on April 10, 1951 in Cumberland, Md.; he preceded her in death Oct. 24, 2001.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Jacabella and Carolyn Meyer and three brothers, Daniel, Ross and Gary Evan Meyer.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Matia and her husband, John of Brisbin and Sharon Bailey and her husband, Glenn of Bigler and two sons, Dennis Hughes and his wife, Pam of Osceola Mills and Pastor Randy Hughes and his wife, Traci of Lewistown. 

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Greg Hughes, Lori (Ken) Long, Jennifer (Fran) Matier, Bradley (Lindsey) Nadzom, Jeffrey (Daleen) Matia, Stephanie Matia (Derek Walker), Adam Bailey (Nicole Boehm), Melyssa (John) Jacob, Kaytlynn Hughes, Eric Hughes (Olivia Good), Kenneth Hughes (Michelle Butler) and Josiah Hughes; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Esther Smith of Philipsburg, Claire Meyer of New Fairfield, Conn., and Martha Hughes of Osceola Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, with Pastor Elizabeth Stutler and Pastor Randy S. Hughes co-officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 until the time of service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Centre United Methodist Church, 603 Kate St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Damian Michael Wingard, the infant son of Katelen Marie Wingard and Jonathon Scott Abel of West Decatur, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Along with his parents, surviving are his maternal grandparents, Christina Marie Wingard of Brookville and Jonathon William Keech of Wyoming; his paternal grandparents, Amy Jo Rutter and Jeffrey Eugene Abel, both of Rossiter; and his mother’s godmother, Valarie Gaston.

He will be loved and missed by numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles. 

He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Dorothy Rae (Bloom) and Richard LeRoy Wingard.

There will be no public visitation.

Private viewing and services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating.

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.