Obituary Notice: Beverly A. Hatten (Provided photo)

Beverly A. Hatten, 83, of Grampian died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at the Highland View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Brockway.

Born Jan. 25, 1933, she was the daughter of Clair and Goldie (Shaffer) Clapsaddle.

Mrs. Hatten had been an in-home caretaker and also had been a foster parent for many years. She was Roman Catholic by faith.

On April 20, 1949 in Hagerstown, Md., she wed H. Robert Hatten, who preceded her in death March 19, 1999.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Myrtle Barrett.

Surviving are four children, Linda Freeman and Shannon Welch and her husband, Butch, both of Grampian, Rose Ann Dunworth of Florida and Richard Hatten of DuBois.

Also surviving are five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Droze Clappsaddle and his wife, Janet of Grampian and Paul Clapsaddle and his wife, Diane of Maine; a sister, Shirley Davis and her husband, Dennis of Clearfield; and a brother-in-law, Dean Barrett of LaJose.

At the request of Mrs. Hatten, there will be no public visitation and private graveside services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

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.

Patricia Lynn Shearer, 51, of Altoona died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born June 10, 1966 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Harvey and Sharon (Lannen) Shoffner.

She was the produce assistant for Martin’s Foods in Altoona.  She held an Associate’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her father of Altoona; two children, Nichole and Shawn and his wife, Andrea; seven grandchildren, Abby, Cam, Jake, Josh, Brittany, Devin and Cora; and a great-granddaughter, Briella.

Also surviving are a sister, Karen and her significant other, Andy and two brothers, Harvey D. and Gary and his wife, Karen as well as several nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

There will be no public visitation and private grave services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Messiah Baptist Cemetery in Lanse.

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.

Thurman Rott, 51, a resident of Sun Valley Acres Personal Care Home in Glen Campbell and formerly of Altoona and Lisbon, Ohio, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at Sun Valley Acres.

He was born Nov. 24, 1966 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was a member of the Islamic faith.

Surviving are his father, Clayton Rott of Altoona; a sister, Denise Mitchell of Minerva, Ohio; a brother, John Rott and his wife, Jeannie of Altoona; three nieces and nephews; and two great-nieces and great-nephews

He was preceded in death by his mother, Candy (Himes) Rott.

There will be no public visitation or services.  Burial will be at a later date.

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: Mary Elizabeth Hull (Provided photo)

Mary Elizabeth Hull, 96, of Philipsburg went to be with the Lord on Dec. 19, 2017 at Windy Hill Village of Presbyterian Homes, Philipsburg.

Born Dec. 13, 1921 in Wallaceton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ida Milligan McGinley. She wed John W. Hull, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her daughter, Eileen Domanick of Philipsburg; her sons, James Hull and his wife, Louise of Ashland and Edward Hull and Gerald Hull, both of Philipsburg; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are a brother, John McGinley and his wife, Mary Lou of Florida.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ann Milligan; two sons, John and Charles; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister and two brothers.

Mrs. Hull was affiliated with the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post No. 3450, Philipsburg. She also loved to play bingo and listen to country western music.

Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Philipsburg Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Obituary Notice: Kenneth A. Billings Jr. (Provided photo)

Kenneth A. Billings Jr., 69, of Hillsdale died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017 at his home.

He was born Aug. 6, 1948 in Philipsburg to Kenneth and Ella (Wisor) Billings Sr.  He married Sue Shaneour on Jan. 20, 2001 and she survives.

He graduated from the Clearfield Area High School in 1966.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the Clearfield American Legion, Post No. 6, and a life member of Bigler-Jackson-Woodland Fire Co.

He enjoyed keeping books for the Hillsdale High School basketball and wrestling teams.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

His family was his pride and joy, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Sue Billings, he is survived by five children, Deanna (Kathy) Billings-Cottom of Hyde, Bryan (Joy) Billings of West Decatur, Jennifer (Patrick) Carfley of Curwensville, Chad (Marcia) Black of Coldwater and Kellie (Mike) Hendershot of Hillsdale; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren with another on the way; and a brother, Nathan (Barb) Billings of Philipsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward Billings.

Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Allport with Pastor Jim Hollister officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the service time Saturday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.

Terri Lynn Snyder, 46, of Burnside died at her residence Dec. 19, 2017. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Carol Coble of Burnside.

She was a member of the Banner Ridge Community Church, Mahaffey. She worked as a cafeteria worker at the Harmony Area High School.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Snyder; daughters, Rachel and Hannah Snyder; parents, Richard and Carol Coble; brother, Dennis and his wife, Christy Coble; and brother, Jeffrey Coble and his companion, Lisa Bohnet.

Also surviving are sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Mark Kuhn; nephews, Noah, Kenny, Jeffrey, Zach, Jacob and Nathan; a niece, Nicole Dubon and her husband, Rod; mother-in-law, Linda Bouch; father-in-law, Roger and his wife, Ethel Snyder; grandmother, Maxine Straw; and grandmother, Anna Mary Snyder.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sharon and Clair Morley; grandparents, Ord and Jane Coble; grandfathers-in-law, Jim Straw and Herbert Snyder; sister-in-law, Brenda Coble; and step-father-in-law, Ron Bouch.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Waldon Funeral Home, Mahaffey.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Waldon Funeral Home, Mahaffey, with Pastor Jim Hurd officiating. Burial will be at a later time.

Obituary Notice: Arnold T. ‘Herb’ Petrone (Provided photo)

Arnold T. ‘Herb’ Petrone,   93, of Curwensville died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at the Ridgeview Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Aug. 4, 1924 in Reynoldsville, a son of the late Luigi and Thomasine (Malogoni) Petrone.

Mr. Petrone retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot, where he worked in security.

He liked to hunt, watch football and to be around people while always having a joke to tell.

Most of all, Mr. Petrone loved spending time with his family.  He was a member of the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville.

He was also a member of the Curwensville American Legion Post No. 505 and a life member of the Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 0842.

Mr. Petrone served with the U.S. Navy, and he was a veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne E. (Straw) Petrone; a son, Ronny ‘Pete’ Petrone and his wife, Debora of Curwensville; three grandchildren, Jill Test and her husband, Lynn and Joe Sopic and his wife, Crystal, all of Curwensville, and Jan Duke of Grampian; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, James Petrone and his wife, Rhetta of Tampa, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Blanche Pozniak, Bredamine Petrone, Violetta Petrone and Margaret Tucker and four brothers, Philip, Dominic, Albert and Gabriel Petrone.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, with Father Stephen L. Collins officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, the Rescue Hose & Ladder Ambulance Service, 408 Filbert St., Curwensville, or to the maintenance of the World War II Memorial in Curwensville by making checks payable to Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society, P.O. Box 3, Curwensville.

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

Charles R. Shiner, 79, of DuBois died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at his residence.

Born Oct. 12, 1938, in Bethlehem, Pa., he was a son of the late Morris and Catherine (Snyder) Shiner.

He served in the U.S. Army and worked for 35 years for Flagg Steel Triangle Spring of DuBois.

He married the former Ruth M. Pugh, and she preceded him in death Feb. 15, 1997.

Mr. Shiner is survived by six children, David Shiner, Richard Ziolko, Stacey Albert and Lucille Moore and her husband, Jeffrey, all of DuBois; Patty Bailey and her husband, Scott of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Ruth Antonelle of Dallas, Texas.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as three siblings, David, Morris and Dolores.

In additions to his parents and wife, Mr. Shiner was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Lalueza and five siblings.

There will be no public visitation and services will be held private by the family. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

The Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium Inc., is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, East Central Division, P.O. Box 897 Hershey, PA 17033 or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.

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

Obituary Notice: Leola O. Plubell (Provided photo)

Leola O. Plubell, 87, of LeContes Mills died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at her home.

She was born Feb. 25, 1930, a daughter of the late Henry and Erma (Cole) Smith.

Mrs. Plubell was a bus driver for the Clearfield Area School District and also employed by the former Timberline Furniture.  In addition, she was a Notary Public for more than 25 years.

She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville.

She was a member of the Frenchville Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and the Mosquito Creek Sportsman’s Club. In addition, she served on the election board for Girard Township.

She is survived by six children, Gary L. Plubell and his wife, Gwen of Bigler, Gregory J. Plubell of Lebanon, Gail M. Stiner and her husband, Raymond of LeContes Mills, Suzette D. Plubell and her companion, Tim Prisk of Curwensville, Rhonda K. McGovern and her husband, Douglas of Frenchville and Mark A. Plubell and his wife, Andria of Clearfield; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mona Butler of Boalsburg; and a brother, Leslie Smith of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy B. Plubell, on May 14, 2007 and to whom she was wed June 30, 1951 in Frenchville.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Donald, Ronald, Homer and Jacob Smith and a sister, Ursula Johnson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Frenchville, with Father Philip Billotte as celebrant and Raymond Stiner.  Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, and again from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Young People Who Care Ministries at Bethany Retreat, P.O. Box 129, Frenchville, PA or St. Mary Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA, 16836.

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

Maida C. Moore, 87, of Grampian died Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at the UPMC Altoona Hospital after a brief illness.  Born Oct. 1, 1930 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Murray and Velda (Amon) Condon.

Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and also retired from the former Clearfield Cheese Co. of Curwensville.

In 1948 she wed Robert M. Moore, who preceded her in death Dec. 26, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Esther Condon; a brother, Richard “Dick” Condon; as well as a young sister and brother.

Surviving are five children, David R. Moore and his wife, Mary Ann of Richard, Va., Gary M. Moore of Olanta, Dennis K. Moore of Windsor, Ohio, Scott J. Moore and his wife, Linda of Rockton and Patricia L. Moore of Lombard, Ill.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two sisters and a brother, Wava Condon and Russell Condon, both of Clearfield, and Helen Williams of Sanborn

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Church of the Brethren, c/o Mrs. Bonnie Dickey, 1474 Greenville Pike, Grampian, PA 16838.

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: Mildred J. “Mid” Bennett (Provided photo)

Mildred J. “Mid” Bennett, 87, formerly of Port Matilda, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at Windy Hill Village P.S.L., Philipsburg.

Born April 12, 1930 in Munson, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (McCullough) Carter.

She was a 1948 graduate of the Cooper Township High School and was employed as a cook and a waitress.

She was a member of the Forest Baptist Church, where she served as the church clerk and a Sunday school teacher.

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

On Aug. 18, 1979 in Philipsburg, she married Jack Harry Bennett, who died Dec. 2, 2016.

She is survived by four daughters, Linda Rodger and her husband, Michael of Chester Hill, Joanie English and her husband, Barry of Allport and Rebecca Hubler and her husband, Alvin and Abby Bennett and her significant other, Lee Gunter, both of Munson.

She is survived by 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Porter, Brian English, Alisa Liptak, Laurel Lynch, Jodi Titus, Danielle McDowell, Hoss Hubler, Corrinna Gunter, Samantha Gunter, Alonna Gunter and Jordan Gunter; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by her first husband, Melvin Mason of Philipsburg, and her caretaker, Bobbie Jo Dixon-Hughes.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan Rodger; five brothers, George Jr., John “Jack,” Thomas, Alfred “Jake” and an infant brother; and six sisters, Rachel Carter, Agnes Moore, Esther Pelka, Emma Mae Carter, Edna Wolf and Isabella Quick.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lanse Evangelical Free Church, 255 Cotohisc Rd., Lanse, with Pastor Samuel D. Reese officiating.  Burial will be at the Forest Baptist Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, and from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) or to Windy Hill Village, c/o Benevolent Care Fund, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Sandra L. Coudriet, 75, of Morrisdale died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Mrs. Coudriet was born Aug. 4, 1942 in Philipsburg, the daughter of William I. and Beryl H. (Condon) Lucas.

She had been a cleaning aid and housekeeper for the elderly. Mrs. Coudriet was United Methodist by faith.

She is survived by her husband, Lynn L. Coudriet, to whom she was married Jan. 17, 1987; three children, Kimberly Moyer and her husband, Jeff of Norfolk, Va., Laurie Hess and her husband, Larry of Frenchville and Douglas McGonigal and his wife, Denise of Osceola Mills; three step-children, Douglas Coudriet and his wife, Pam of Dryden, NY, Daren Coudriet  and his wife, Melissa of State College and April Ellenberger and her husband, Todd of Shermansdale; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; five step-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Lucas and his wife, Kim of Tacoma, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Jean Lucas of Wilmington, Del.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Lester L. McGonigal, who died Oct. 13, 1979; a sister, Anna Lorraine Witkop; and a brother, William G. Lucas.

Honoring Mrs. Coudriets’ wishes, there will be no public visitation.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Scott Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Morrisdale United Methodist Church or any library.

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

Obituary Notice: Jack E. “Swede” Peterson (Provided photo)

Jack E. “Swede” Peterson, 88, of DuBois died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 28, 1928, he was the son of the late Fred E. and Clara V. (Pierce) Peterson.

On Aug. 25, 1950, he married Barbara “Bubbles” (Smyers) Peterson.  She survives.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a superintendent for various construction companies in the DuBois area for more than 50 years.

He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in DuBois, where he had served as an elder.

He was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17 and the Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat.

He was a past member of DuBois City Council, and he enjoyed hunting, golfing and his family.

He is survived by a daughter, Peggy Wilson and her husband, Richard of DuBois; a son, Gary Peterson and his wife, Lesley of Round Hill, Va.; and a brother, Charles Peterson and his wife, Pinky of DuBois.

He is survived by five grandchildren, Brian Wilson of DuBois, Heather Wilson of Alaska and Kelly Peterson, Kacie Barton and Andrew Peterson, all of Virginia, and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold and Fred Peterson and three sisters, Virginia Haines, Jean Wachob and Elaine Flick.

There will be no public visitation. A private family service will be held from the First United Presbyterian Church.

Memorials may be placed with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Western Pennsylvania, RE: Jack Peterson, 810 River Ave., Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

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

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

Obituary Notice: George Wilson McGonigal (Provided photo)

George Wilson McGonigal, 89, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Duncansville and formerly of LeContes Mills, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

Born Oct. 24, 1928 in Karthaus, he was the son of the late Charles LeRoy and Bessie Annette (Holt) McGonigal.

He was of the Christian faith. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the River Hill Coal Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, George McGonigal; three sisters, Grace Weaver, Helen Potter and Aredas Lanager; seven brothers, Ralph, Raymond, Leonard, Harold, James, Neil and Carl McGonigal; and one great-grandson, Michael Gavlock.

He is survived by two daughters, Peg Livergood and her husband, Jim of (Eden) Frenchville and Debra McGonigal of Woodland; three sons, Thomas McGonigal and his companion, Karen Cartwright of West Decatur and Anthony McGonigal and Roger McGonigal, both of LeContes Mills; one sister, Jean Troutman and her companion, Bill Richards of Claymont, Del.; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will follow at a later time.  Burial will be at the Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery in Pottersdale.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Sicks Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1785, 309 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

James Allen “JP” Pennington, 40, of LaJose, died Dec. 26 2017 in Miners Medical Center, Hastings.

He was born Jan. 17, 1977 in Spangler, the son of Robert Pennington and Betty (Shope) Pennington.

He graduated from the Harmony Area High School in the class of 1995. He worked as an emergency medical technician for Med Van Transport in Northern Cambria.

He married his wife, Amy Trimble on Feb. 4, 2017.

Surviving are his wife; son, Peyton Pennington; mother, Betty Pennington of LaJose; three brothers, Dennis (Rebecca) Pennington of Northern Cambria, Robert (Darlene) Pennington of Irvona and Terry (Carla) Pennington of Altoona; sister, Sandy Gallaher of Flinton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Pennington and sister, Connie Cowfer.

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. Friday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with the Rev. Gerald Cracker officiating.

Burial will follow in the Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton.

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

Janet L. Rowand, 62, of LaJose died Dec. 25, 2017 in Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

He was born March 2, 1955 in Coalport, the daughter of Louis and Jane (Hockenberry) Slovikosky.

She worked as a registered nurse for Miners Medical Center, Hastings, and Memorial Hospital in Salem County, NJ.

Surviving are two sons, Jeremy Rowand and Joshua Rowand and his wife, Danielle; three grandchildren, Ryan, Skylar and Valerie; a sister, Lillian Kuntz and her husband, Robert; nieces, Julie Niebauer and Lisa Musser; and her companion, Charles Stiner.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with Pastor Gary McGarvey officiating.

Burial will follow in the Homeside Cemetery in rural LaJose

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

Obituary Notice: Joseph L. Kruckow (Provided photo)

Joseph L. Kruckow, 89, of DuBois died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Born Dec. 10, 1928 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Agnes (Witucki) Kruckow.

As a teenager, he worked for a florist delivering flowers. One of his deliveries led him to meet Ruth N. Richards.

On Sept. 18, 1950, they married and recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.

He retired as the superintendent of the DuBois Sewage Treatment Plant after 35 years of service. Prior to that, he worked in sewage treatment in Elmira, NY.

He enjoyed visiting with his family, playing the lottery, watching football and listening to the Polka Party every Sunday morning. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan.

Mr. Kruckow is survived by five children, Mary Butters and her husband, Robert of Virginia Beach, Va., Joann Frederick and her husband, William “Flip” and Connie Erdely, both of DuBois, Joseph Kruckow II and his wife, Jo Ann of Hampton, Va., and Nancy Lorance and her husband, Jim of Copperas Cove, Texas.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a niece, Rita Kujawski of Elmira, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Trish Kruckow and a sister, Cecilia Kujawski.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A scriptural wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorial may be placed with Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: James H. Varner Jr. (Provided photo)

James H. Varner Jr., 56, formerly of Houtzdale, died at UPMC Altoona on Dec. 25, 2017.

Born July 18, 1961, he was the son of James H. Sr. and Charlotte Varner.

He was employed as the cook at the Croatian Club in Smoke Run.

He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Varner; sisters, Bertha Reams, Theresa Caldwell and Irma Charney; and brothers, John, Mark and Raymond Varner and Randy Farley.

Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at The Church That Meets in Ramey with Kevin Howard officiating.  Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at a later date.

The Reed Funeral Home in Houtzdale is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to Reed Funeral Home, 900 Brisbin St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

Obituary Notice: Eleanor Anne Briggs Peters (Provided photo)

Eleanor Anne Briggs Peters, 95, of Centre Crest, Bellefonte, and formerly of Curwensville, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

Born in Shinglehouse, Potter County on Feb. 8, 1922, she was the daughter of Warren and Ella DeGroff Briggs.

She married Arthur J. Peters on March 4, 1946, and he preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stanley.

A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she taught English and business courses for 26 years at the Curwensville Area High School.

She was a member of the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, where she previously served as an elder.

She’s survived by three children, Carol Krajewski and her husband, Andrew of Walkersville, Md.; Janet Friel of State College and Arthur Peters and his wife, Alice of Winston-Salem, NC.

She is survived by seven grandchildren, Alison Krajewski; Steven Krajewski and his wife, Georganne; Justin Krajewski and his wife, Cathy; Nathan Krajewski; Rebecca Friel Kennedy and her husband, David; Austen Peters and his wife, Mary Ann; and Eric Wilson and his wife, Heidi.

In addition, she was blessed with nine great-grandchildren, Madison, Ashlyn, and Jackson Krajewski; Samantha Boucher; Eve, Fiona and Jane Kennedy; and Halle and Sydney Wilson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family.

In remembrance of Mrs. Peters, memorials may be made to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the Curwensville Area High School Library, 650 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, 430 Locust St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

Betty M. Lantz, 88, a guest of Windy Hill Village and formerly of Houtzdale, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Windy Hill Village.

Born March 25, 1929 in Spruce Creek, rural Tyrone, she was the daughter of James and Martha (Hamer) Robinson.

She was a member of the Janesville Methodist Church.

She was a caring homemaker who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping and fishing.

On Feb. 17, 1946 in Cumberland, Md., she married Fred H. Lantz, who preceded her in death Nov. 27, 2007.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Albert) Matyasovsky and Deborah (Don) Ross of Houtzdale and a son, Fred L (Darlene) Lantz of Houtzdale, along with six grandchildren, Michael (Jenn) Matyasovsky, Allison (Kevin) Thornburg, Jennifer Matyasovsky, Shaun Ross, Victoria (Don) Johnson and Cayenne Lantz and six great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Janet Borst of Petersburg and Jane Johnson of Tyrone and a brother, Morris Robinson of Petersburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale., with Dr Clair Pannebaker officiating.

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

Burial will be in the Beulah Cemetery, Ramey.

Memorial donations may be made to the Janesville Methodist Church.

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