Obituary Notice: Jeffrey Lynn Leigey (Provided photo)

Jeffrey Lynn Leigey, 62, of Morrisdale died Sept. 26, 2017.

Born July 20, 1955 in Clearfield, he was son of the late Francis Leigey and Rebecca Maines Leigey.

He was a humble man with a gentle spirit. He loved to be outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life.  

He never missed an opportunity to spend time with his daughters and granddaughters, and he shared his love of nature with them, as well.

He married Cheryl Learish on Aug. 1, 1998. They spent 19 wonderful years fishing, going to flea markets and yard sales and traveling every chance they got.

He worked in the coal business all of his life; most recently, he worked for RES Coal LLC in Clearfield. He was always quick to assist anyone at any time. 

Surviving are Cheryl Learish Leigey, his wife, the love of his life; two daughters, Michelle (Leigey) Alford and her husband, Joseph Alford and Nicky Leigey; and two granddaughters, Julie Alford and Chesney Boal.

Also surviving are two sisters, Mona (Leigey) Jury and Sharon (Leigey) Dixon and her husband, James Dixon; one brother, Gary Leigey and his wife, Katherine (Livergood) Leigey; sister-in-law, Donna (Jean) Graham; nephew, Gary Lauver and his wife, Carol Lauver; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curt and Mattie Condon Maines; sisters, Carol Mullen her husband, Gilbert and Barbara Leigey; and brothers-in-law, Harrison Jury, Eddie Lauver and his wife, Birdie and Harold Graham.

Following Mr. Leigey’s wishes, there will be no formal services at this time.  However, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Inc.

Obituary Notice: Neil J. MacDonald (Provided photo)

Neil J. MacDonald,   96, of Clearfield died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Aug. 1, 1921 in Ridgway, a son of the late Maurice and Mary (Keilocker) MacDonald.

Mr. MacDonald served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He was formerly employed at Stressly Monument Co. in St. Marys. 

He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 5 of Pittsburgh for nearly 70 years.  He retired Aug. 1, 1986. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.

He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Clearfield Council No. 409; Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 540; Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6; F. Michael Sicks Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1785 of Clearfield; Loyal Order of Moose No. 97; and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 812. 

Mr. MacDonald was also a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Association and the Old Town Sportsmen’s Association. 

Lastly, the family would like to specifically thank the staff of Knickerbocker Villa for the excellent care that Mr. MacDonald received there.

He is survived by four children, Michael MacDonald and his wife, Linda of West Salem, Ohio, Charla MacDonald and her husband, Don of Russelton, Paul MacDonald and his wife, Linda of Alexandria, Va., and Charles MacDonald and his wife, Linda of Newtown, Va.; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; six sisters and brothers, Marjorie Robinson, Ann Kennedy, Ed MacDonald, Marion Drathman and Jim MacDonald, all of Ridgway, and Ruth Krizan of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (Vassallo) MacDonald on May 31, 2002; a daughter, Sally MacDonald; a grandson, Aaron Ross; a great-granddaughter, Maria; and five sisters and brothers, Helen Powell, Grace Gregory, Joe MacDonald, Bill MacDonald and John MacDonald. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Fr. Brandon Kleckner as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. 

Military honors will be accord at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield VFW and American Legion Post Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Young People Who Care Ministries, Bethany Retreat Center, P.O. Box 129, Frenchville, PA 16836.

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

Obituary Notice: Norma G. Sankey (Provided photo)

Norma G. Sankey, 90, of Osceola Mills died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at the Windy Hill Village, PSL in Philipsburg.

Born July 25, 1927 in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lucille (Boozer) Hovis. 

She married Robert M. Sankey on July 26, 1947 in Osceola Mills. He preceded her in death May 20, 2011.

She was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 5020 Ladies Auxiliary in Osceola Mills and the Osceola Mills Civic Club. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Keller and a brother, Wayne Hovis.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Latosky and her husband, Thomas of Houtzdale and Kristen Meersand and her life partner, Allen Cook of Osceola Mills; two sons, Jack Sankey and his wife, Jan of Bald Eagle and Robert “Bo” Sankey and his wife, Patricia of Philipsburg; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Beth Stutler officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666 or Windy Hill Village, PSL, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Nancy Lee Gustafson, 60, of Ebensburg died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at Cambria Care Center.

She was born July 13, 1957 in Clearfield to the late Thomas E. Gustafson and Nellie G. (O’Brien) Gustafson Vokes.

Her whole life she had a knack of making everyone she came into contact with fall in love with her. Her biggest love in life was Elvis.

Now that she is in heaven, she will be able to do all the things that she wasn’t able to do here on Earth.

She’s survived by three siblings, Fred Gustafson, Thomas Gustafson and his wife, Linda and Susan Starr, all of Clearfield; two step-sisters, Linda Schultz and her husband, James of Clearfield and Betty Ann Vokes of Washington, D.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, William T. Vokes; two brothers, David J. Gustafson and Dennis F. Gustafson; and one step-sister, Billie Gallagher.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ebensburg Center and Cambria Care Center for all their care and love over the years.

There will be no public visitation and a memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in Centre Cemetery.

Memorials contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania, 55 Utley Dr., Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Please go online to share memories and remembrances at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.  

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

Bruce A. Baggett, 82, of Clearwater, Fla., and formerly of Clearfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Freedom Square Rehab and Nursing Services in Clearwater, Fla.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Mary E. Madere, 88, of DuBois died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Jan. 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Tessie (Davis) Aravich.

On July 24, 1954, she married Henry Z. Madere Jr. He survives.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who had served in the Korean War. She retired from the Brockway Glass Co., after 18 years of service.

She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. She was also a charter member of Women in the Military.

She is survived by two daughters, Marianne Atkinson and her husband, Richard and Antionette Vanderpool and her husband, Gary, both of DuBois, and a son, Mark Madere and his wife, Doreen of Cleveland, Ohio.

She is also survived by a brother, Robert Aravich of DuBois; a sister, Helen Kester of Seaford, Va.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Marcell Paladino and four brothers, Frank, Eugene, Joseph and Vincent Aravich.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

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

Memorials may be placed with DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567 DuBois, PA 15801

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

Obituary Notice: Creighton B. Hale Jr. (Provided photo)

Creighton B. Hale Jr., 67, of Curwensville died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Born May 17, 1950 in Clearfield, he was the son of Creighton B. Sr. and Gladys (Bloom) Hale. 

Mr. Hale had been employed as a parts and general manager. He was last been employed by the former Kephart Trucking of Bigler. 

He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America No. 0074. He was affiliated with the Hyde Wesleyan Church.

On Oct. 23, 1971 in the Oak Ridge Union Church in Carnwath, he wed the former Mona J. Kanouff, who survives.

He’s survived by four children, Lori Anne Cutler and her husband, Richard of New Millport, Mark Andrew Hale and his wife, Amanda and Jody Marie Socash, both of Curwensville, and Steve King of Bigler. 

Also surviving are 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four brothers and two sisters, Kenneth Bloom and his wife, Eleanor, John Hale, Michael Hale and his wife, Michelle, Dorothy Hale and Lori Rose and her husband, Michael, all of Clearfield, and Charles Hale and his wife, Cindy of New Millport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Keith Hart and James Hale and a sister, Tina Lenhart.

Military honors will be accorded at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Memorial services for Creighton Hale Jr. will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Hyde Wesleyan Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Croft officiating.

The family suggests contributions be made to the LifePath Christian Ministries (formerly York Rescue Mission), 367 W. Market St., York, PA 17401.

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.

Marion E. Lines, 93, of Grampian died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Ridgeview Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.  

Born Sept. 24, 1924 in Mahaffey, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Vite) Hepburn. 

She had been a supervisor at the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville. Prior to that, she had been employed at the former parachute factory in Curwensville.  She had attended the Curry Run United Methodist Church.

On Sept.10, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, she wed William Otis Lines, who preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2002. 

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ruth Auden.

Surviving are two daughters, Donna Jean Palmer and Cheryll A. “Sherry” Bloom and her husband, John, both of Grampian; three grandchildren, Amy Sue Poorman, William Bowman and Stacey Best; four great-grandchildren, Andrew John Rowles, Jaci Best, Cooper Bowman and Jacob Bowman; a great-great-granddaughter, Zada Rowles; and a brother, John “Jack” Hepburn of Clearfield.

Ate the request of Mrs. Lines, there will be no public visitation.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery of Grampian.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech 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.

Obituary Notice: ValJean Weaver (Provided photo)

ValJean Weaver, 77, of DuBois died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home in DuBois.

Born July 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jocelyn (LaBenne) Marshall.

On Aug. 23, 1958, she married Harry E. Weaver, who preceded her in death July 2, 2003.

She retired from the dietary department at the DuBois Hospital after 22 years of service.

She enjoyed baking, cooking and most importantly, spending time with her family.

She is survived by five children, Jeffrey Weaver, Peggy Schreiber and her husband, Ricky and Gordon Weaver and his wife, Carrie, all of DuBois, Tracy Huntington and her husband Randy of Reynoldsville and Edith Muir and her husband, William of Treasure Lake.

She is also survived by one brother, Fred Marshall and his wife, Fran of DuBois; two sisters, Ceilann Laird of DuBois and Myra Clark of Erie; eight grandchildren, Bridget, Randy Jr., Andrew, Lacy, Ashley, Derek, CJ and Aimee; three great-grandchildren, Morgan, Baylee and Rylee; and another soon-expected great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one brother, William Marshall.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Burial will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be placed with the Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Center, 3459 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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

Obituary Notice: Chase J. Anderson (Provided photo)

Chase Johnathon Anderson, 19, of Curwensville died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.

Born Dec. 6, 1997 in Clearfield, he was the son of Edward Jr. and Angela (Oaks) Anderson. 

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints.

Surviving are his parents of Curwensville; three siblings, Paige, Brayden and Hunter Anderson, all at home; maternal grandmother, Darlene Oaks of Curwensville; and paternal grandparents, Edward Dean Anderson Sr. and Jan Spencer of Bells Landing.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Oaks and his maternal great-grandmother, Beverly Oaks.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with President Robert Morrison officiating. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. 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.

Obituary Notice: Susan B. Maines (Provided photo)

Susan Butler Maines, 66, of Curwensville died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at Clarion Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.

Born March 24, 1951 in Altoona, she was the daughter of Joseph and Patricia (Shaw) Butler. 

She attended the DuBois Business College and received degrees in bookkeeping and medical transcription. 

She was a member of the Curwensville Women of the Moose, the Coalition for People Against Cancer and the Glendale Area Women’s Club

She had been a bookkeeper for Wolf Furniture, Lykens Cycle and Berg Electronics.

She had also worked for the Bayer Clothing Group at the former Kent I, Kent II and Fletcherville Plants. 

At her retirement, she was working as a home health nurse for Helpmates and Comfort Keepers.

On Nov. 19, 1983 in Philipsburg, she wed Robert W. Maines, who survives, along with three children, Sylvia Maines of Grampian, Emily Maines of Curwensville and step-son, Ryan Maines of Erie and a granddaughter, Hayden McCartney.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a step-son, Richard Maines; and brothers, Michael and Dennis Butler.  She was the last member of her generation.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen D. Shields officiating.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to Magee Women’s Hospital, 300 Halket St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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.

Carl F. Burfield, 91, died Aug. 27, 2017.

There will be an open house from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday as a memorial.

The open house will be held at the former grange building, located on the Old Erie Pike between Route 879 and the Glen Richey Highway.  

Friends and family are invited to stop in and share memories. 

Beverly June Troxell Bigler, 91, of Clearfield died July 18, 2017 at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

She was born Oct. 19, 1925, a daughter of Glasgow Baird Troxell and Hazel (Spackman) Troxell.

Mrs. Bigler was a 1943 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School. She also attended Temple University Hospital School of Nursing.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Clearfield, where she served as auditor, deacon and elder. She was an active member of the Ruth Circle. 

She was also a member of the Susquehanna Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, as a historian. She also served two terms as regent. 

She was a former board member of the Seven Mountain Medical Service Association, Clearfield County Extension Service and Clearfield Hospital Authority. She was a Clearfield Hospital volunteer as a chaplain assistant.

She was also a former member of the Bradford Grange and Clearfield Area Council of Republican Women, where she served as secretary. She was a member of the Clearfield County Republican Committee, a former precinct chairman of Lawrence/Hyde and the first treasurer of the Bilger’s Rock Association.

Mrs. Bigler was the co-owner of Bigler Supply Co., and she was previously employed by Bell Telephone, Shugarts Shoes, Dr. George Brett and PennDOT.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sara Gulich of Vienna, Va., and two sons, Michael G. Morris and his wife, Cathy of Atlanta, Ga., and Stephen T. Morris and his wife, Reba of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three step-children, Harry Fred Bigler IV of New York City, NY, Virginia Bigler of Chicago, Ill.,  and Lynne Germer and her husband, Richard of Mount Joy; four grandchildren, Britt Dickson and her husband, Michael of Linden, Mich., Stephanie Parnell and Jason R. Morris, both of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Lisa Morris of Antioch, Tenn.; four step-grandchildren, Chris Lodge of Atlanta, Ga., Eric and Jeremy Germer of Marietta, Pa., and Richard Germer of Denver, Pa.; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Fred Bigler III; her sister, Ms. Ruth Troxell; and a brother-in-law, Richard Gulich.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church, Clearfield, with the Dr. Jimmy Hopper and Mr. Richard B. Barkley officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

In lieu flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of arrangements.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Sarah J. Ogden (Provided photo)

Sarah J. Ogden, 22, of Lagrangeville, NY died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at the Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Born Nov. 5, 1994 in Bath, NY, she was the daughter of the Rev. John W. and Joanna (Krause) Ogden.

She was of the Christian faith.

She was a 2013 graduate of the Arlington High School in Lagrangeville, NY. She graduated in 2014 from the Ridley-Lowell Business & Technology Institute in Poughkeepsie, NY.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jean Krause and Michael Ogden.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Natalie C. Ogden of Lagrangeville, NY and two brothers, Johnny and Nathan Ogden, both of Lagrangeville, NY. 

She is also survived by her grandparents, the Rev. David Krause of Maysville, W.Va., and Carmen Ogden of Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada.

A Committal Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Umbria Cemetery Chapel in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. David Krause officiating.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666 or the Albany Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 33, Alcove NY 12007.

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

Irene Marie Timko, 86, of Hawk Run went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at her residence.

Born May 28, 1931 in Morrisdale, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kashella Timko.

She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Timko of Hawk Run; brother, James Timko and his wife, Sarah of Highland, Md.; nephew, James Timko II and his wife, Kellie; niece, Sarah DeLegge and her husband, Marc; and great-nieces, Scarlett and Vivian Timko.

She was a member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, and a former member of the Rosary Society.

There will be no public visitation.

A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with Father Robert J. Horgas as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

Obituary Notice: Constance L. ‘Connie’ Vokes (Provided photo)

Constance L. ‘Connie’ Vokes, 75, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born Dec. 12, 1941, a daughter of the late George C. and Sara E. (Shrot) Vokes.

Miss Vokes was employed by Clearfield Bank & Trust as a bookkeeper for 17 years.  She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Rosary and Altar Society.

She was a member and avid golfer of the Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club.

She is survived by one sister, Carole Bartley and her husband, David of Clearfield; a brother, Robert Vokes and his wife, Bonnie of Clearfield; a brother-in-law, Gary Bolton of Clearfield; many nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Georgia Bolton.

All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. 

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA, 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Irene M. Laukitis (Provided photo)

Irene M. Laukitis, 90, of DuBois died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at her home.

Born Nov. 10, 1926 in Soldier, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Povalitis) Jenitis.

On May 3, 1947, she married Ralph E. Laukitis. He survives. They were married for 70 years.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. First and foremost, she loved being with her family, and she also enjoyed visiting Washington, D.C. and gardening.

She is survived by four children, Karen Doane and her husband, James of Lancaster, Daniel Laukitis and his wife, Cindy of Salem, Pa., Kenneth Laukitis and Brenda of Westville, Pa., and Michael Laukitis and his wife, Tammy of Ruckersville, Va.; one brother, Victor Jenitis of Florida; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Harris; three sisters, Jenny Sandy, Alice Volkosky and Mary Kearns; two brothers, Joseph and John Jenitis; and two infant siblings.

There will be no public visitation A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Rosa C. Lanich (Provided photo)

Rosa C. Lanich, 59, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at her home.

She was born Dec. 17, 1957 in Asturias, Cebu, Philippines, a daughter of the late Pedro O. and Engracia B. (Laurito) Coyoca.

She was employed by Mariloyd Personal Care Home as well as Hav Sommo Cafe, both in Clearfield.

She attended The Presbyterian Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her husband, David P. Lanich, to whom she was wed Feb. 24, 1997 in Imus, Cavite, Philippines; a sister, Myrna Coyoca of the Philippines; and three brothers, Reynaldo, Sancho and Celso Coyoca, all of the Philippines.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Allen Coyoca.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Jimmy Hopper and Mr. Richard Barkley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday and from 10 – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Nathaniel D. Yingling, MD Cancer Center, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Andrew J. Lash Sr. (Provided photo)

Andrew John Lash, 92, of Curwensville died Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Sept. 1, 1925, he was the son of John and Ethel (Sutika) Lash.  Mr. Lash was a laborer and self-employed. 

He was a U.S. Naval veteran of World War II. He was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville. He loved gardening and fishing.

On Jan. 27, 1951, he wed the former Mary Joanne McKenrick, who survives, along with two children, Andrew Lash Jr. of Curwensville and Bonnie Lash and her husband, Chris Horowitz of Boston.

He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Darlene Lash of Curwensville and eight grandchildren, Derek, Jake, Lauren, Amanda, Nate, Sarah, Valerie and Sandi.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Patrick Lash; six brothers, George, Adam, John, Joseph, Michael and Pete; and six sisters, Mary, Katherine, Anne, Agnes, Helen and Caroline.  He was the last member of his generation.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Father Stephen Collins officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142 Memphis, TN 38148.

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: Donald C. Reasinger (Provided photo)

Donald C. Reasinger, 74, of Falls Creek died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born April 4, 1943 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Donald I. Reasinger and Jean Miller Reasinger Maxwell.

On Aug. 14, 1964, he married Barbara A. Kosinski Reasinger.  She survives.

He was a graduate of the DuBois Area High School in the class of 1961.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served as a sonar man on the USS Stribling during the Vietnam War.

He retired from Rockwell International Manufacturing after 34 years of service.

He was a member of Tri-County H.O.G., and he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson.  He was an avid World War II historian and loved music and his cats, Larry and Summer.

He is survived by a son, Donald L. Reasinger and his wife, Wanda Swauger Reasinger of Sabula.

There will be no public visitation A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be placed the Gateway Human Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

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