William Forest Lidgett, 64, of Wallaceton went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2017 at his residence.

Born July 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Jane Simms Lidgett.

On May 3, 1980 at the Wallaceton United Methodist Church, he wed Cheryl Knepp Lidgett, who survives at home.

Also surviving are his son, Donald Justin Lidgett of Wallaceton; his two sisters, Thelma Thompson and her husband, John of Ohio and Mary Ellen Stagner of Mechanicsburg; and a brother, Samuel Lidgett of Clearfield.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Wharton.

Mr. Lidgett was a 1972 graduate of the West Branch Area High School. He worked for Glen Gary, Bigler, for 38 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Merle C. Wigfield, 84, of Clearfield died Dec., 28, 2017 at his home. Born Nov. 6, 1933, he was the son of Charles and Goldie (Smith) Wigfield.

Mr. Wigfield was employed by Kurtz Bros., as a truck driver and foreman. He retired as the warehouse manager after more than 40 years of service.

He was a lifetime member of the Clearfield Fire Co., First Ward, and he belonged to the American Legion.

He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 5, 1953 until Oct. 4, 1955. He received an honorable discharge.

Surviving are his daughter, Mary Ann Wigfield and her husband, Joseph B. Bitner of Clearfield and his companion of many years, Barbara Milligan.

He is also survived by three nephews, Gary C. (Kendra) Wigfield, Terry L. (Holly) Wigfield and Larry C. (Kathy) Tibbens, several cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet Cowdrick Wigfield, to whom he was wed Dec. 16, 1953; a son, Michael C. Wigfield; a sister, Charlotte Tibbens; and a niece, Debra (Joseph) Dixon.

There will not be any public visitation or service.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Joseph R. Ross, 88, of DuBois and formerly of Falls Creek, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Born July 10, 1929 in Brockway, he is the son of the late Timothy and Angeline (Schiano) Ross.

On May 27, 1957, he married Ethel I. “Pat” (Cocker) Ross. She preceded him in death Sept. 30, 2010.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he served during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Falls Creek High School.

He retired as a deputy constable for the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Department.

He was a member of the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church.

He was a football official for many years in the youth and high school level in the area. He also enjoyed photography and was a HAM radio operator.

He is survived by four children, Genetta Bailley and her husband, Sam of Falls Creek, Joseph J. Ross and his wife, Cheryl of Brockway, Patricia Newpher and her husband, Louis of Reynoldsville and Gina Ross of Largo, Fla.

He is also survived by eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother, Timothy Ross and his wife, Karen of Falls Creek.

There is no public visitation and services will be held private by the family. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery in Falls Creek.

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

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Alfred J. “Al” Eshelman (Provided photo)

Alfred John “Al” Eshelman, 89, of Curwensville died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 10, 1928 in Bigler, he was the son of Ross Biddle and Stella Roberta (Fulton) Eshelman.

Mr. Eshelman was retired from the former Clearfield Cheese Co., in Curwensville after 44 years as the personnel supervisor. He was also the co-owner of D L & E Trucking for 15 years.

After retiring from the Cheese Co., he drove van for Samuel Ardary, transporting children to the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh for 15 years.

He had done maintenance for the former Beard Oil Co. And, from 1988 until the present, he was employed by the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and Clearfield.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was affiliated with the Curwensville Presbyterian Church.

He was a life member of the Curwensville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 842; a former member of the Curwensville American Legion; and a member of the board of directors for the Oak Hill Cemetery Association.

On Feb. 13, 1954 in Sharon, Pa., he wed the former Jeanne Shaw, who survives, along with five children, John Eshelman and his wife, Susan of Woodland Hills, Calif., Edward “Buck” Eshelman and his wife, Margaret, Linda Lansberry and her husband, Dean and Suzie Irwin and her husband, Brian, all of Curwensville, and Nancy Condon and her husband, Matthew of Clearfield.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Daniel and Dustin Luce of Clearfield, Maxwell Condon and his wife, Jessica of Pittsburgh, Stephanie Cox and her husband, Jake of Houston, Texas and Holly Grecco and her husband, Eric of Brockway; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren Sam and Eli Cox; seven step-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas Eshelman of Logan, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Stanley, James, Raymond and Robert Eshelman; and a sister, Mary Jane Eshelman.

Services for Mr. Eshelman will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Stephen D. Shields officiating.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, 430 Locust 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: Joy Elaine Bryan (Provided photo)

Joy Elaine Bryan, 72, of Hyde died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at her home.

Born Nov. 15, 1945 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Reath L. (Johnston) Bryan.

She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis J. Bryan.

She is survived by one uncle, Richard Bryan of Franklin and caregivers, Tonia and Zac Lawhead of Hyde.

The funeral service will be private and there will be no visitation.

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.

Faye Ross, 89, of Houtzdale and a guest of Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Windy Hill Village.

Born Dec. 9, 1928 in Utahville, she was the daughter of Thomas and Minnie (Weld) Price.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale, and the church’s Esther Circle.

Before her retirement, she worked for Sylvania, The Progress and Community Action. She also owned and operated Faye’s Beauty Shop.

She had been an auditor for Woodward Township and a trustee for Houtzdale Days.

She enjoyed knitting, bowling and her pet, Peanuts.

On June 15, 1948, she married Donald Ross, who preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2007.

She is survived by two sons, Donald (Deborah) Ross of Houtzdale and Edward Ross and his companion, Brenda Brehens of Manteca, Calif.; four grandchildren, Shaun Ross, Shannon C. Ross, Brook C. (Mike)Harmon and Chira N. (Landon) Matson; nine great-grandchildren, Andrew Ross, Samuel Ross, Cameron Ross, Jordan Matson,  Jayda Matson, Paige Harmon, Easton Harmon, Victoria Weber and Austin Weber.

Also surviving are a sister, Wanda Bollinger of Beaver Valley and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; brothers, Ivan and Lester Weld and Russell Price; and infants, Harry and Virginia Weld.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with Pastor Clare Pannebaker officiating.rried Donald Ross who preceded her indeath on January 9, 2007.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

The family requests memorial donations to be made to the Janesville Methodist Church, Smithmill, PA 16680.

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

Donna Jean Gallaher, 61, of Morrisdale went to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2017 at her son’s residence.

Born Sept. 15, 1956 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ellery D. and Elizabeth Fye Martin.

She wed Wynn E. Gallaher Sr., who preceded her in death March 3, 2014.

Surviving are her sons, Wynn E. Gallaher Jr. and his companion, Jamie of Clearfield and Jason Gallaher and his wife, Faith of Morrisdale; her daughter, Angel Marshall and her husband, Greg of Kylertown; and six grandchildren, Ryan, Gerika, Charis, Gregory, Abby and Nicole.

Also surviving are her sisters, Linda Jane Ross and her husband, Bert and Kathleen DeTemple, both of Clearfield, Ellen Smith and her husband, Milton of Allport and Debra Finkbeiner and her husband, Harry Lynn of Lanse and her brothers, Robert C. Martin of Clearfield and John E. Martin and his wife, Tracy of Kylertown.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald James and four infant brothers.

There will be no public visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to, American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Claranell “Kibby” Harkins (Provided photo)

Claranell “Kibby” Harkins, 99, of Windy Hill Village PSL and formerly of Osceola Mills, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 at Windy Hill Village, PSL in Philipsburg.

Born July 12, 1918 in Wilkinsburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Margaret (Bowler) McKibben.

She grew up in Charleroi, Pa., and graduated from Charleroi High School in 1935. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in teaching.

She taught for three years at the Charleroi High School. She married Dr. William Ross Harkins and moved to Osceola Mills.

They had a daughter, Margaret Irene “Marene” Harkins. She married James Paul and resides in Towson, Md.  They also had a son, Dr. William Kyle Harkins, and he and his wife, Michele reside in Philipsburg.

She did substitute teaching in the Philipsburg-Osceola High School and was an avid Bridge player.

“Kibby,” to those who knew her best, was an artist.  She saw the world in a different light, enjoying its beauty and trying to compassionately understand the more difficult times.

She felt that the key to happiness was to never let yourself be bored. She was happy and lived her life without regret.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Stannard H. McKibben.

She is survived by her daughter and son, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC in Osceola Mills with the Rev. Stephen G. Durr officiating.  Burial was at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  To sign the online guestbook, go to: www.heathfuneral.com.

Jonathan James Young, 12, of Smithmill died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at his home.

Born July 19, 2005 in Tyrone, he was the son of Donald E. Young of Houtzdale and Rhonda K. (Dixon) Young and Ernie Bullman Jr. of Smithmill.

He was of the Christian faith.

He was a student at the Moshannon Valley Junior-Senior High School, attending the seventh grade

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Sephia Young of Smithmill; one brother, Yeggar Young of Smithmill; grandparents, Linda Forbes, Kathy and Jim Dixon, Connie Bullman and Dean and Debbie Litz; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, 701 Lingle St., P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Donna J. Ross Stine, 86, of DuBois died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Aug. 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Leticia (Fye) Ross.

On Jan. 9, 1953, she married Donald L. Stine. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 2017. This January, they would have been married 65 years.

She was a phone operator for Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania and a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, farming, playing Bingo and watching westerns.

She is survived by three children, Patrick Stine and his wife, Paula of DuBois, Donald Stine and his wife, Margaret of Findlay, Ohio and Audrey Phillips and her husband, Aaron of Frederick, Md.; a sister, Dorothy Shreffler of Harrisburg; one grandchild, Mary Ellen Gray; and one great-grandchild, Michael Stine.

She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2017 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Charles M. Lee Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of donor’s choice.

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

“Thunder & Lighting….Together Again”

Ann R. (Biros) Gutoski, 100, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Paul J. Gutoski, to whom she was married in September of 1946, and by her grandson, Paul G. Johnson.

As she now rests in God’s loving arms, she is reunited with her mother, Anna (Stefura) Biros-Duffalo; her fathers, Andrew Biros and Michael Duffalo; brothers, Joseph “PeeWee” Biros and John, Joseph and Carl Duffalo; and sisters, Mary Roseman and Genevieve Nadji, all of whom preceded her in death.

She enjoyed reading the local newspaper and welcomed news of events in the community.

She was a life-long baseball fan. Through the years, she added basketball and football to her viewing list, only recently expanding her interests to include NASCAR.

Well-known for her cinnamon rolls, she excelled at baking.  She spent most of her summers helping her husband, Paul, tend his garden, and she “canned” dozens of quarts of garden produce.

She was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Infant of Prague Society and frequently provided authentic Polish cuisine to the church festival.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Johnson of Pasadena Md., and Paula Noble of Norwood NC; her grandsons, Marty and his wife, Johnda Noble and Jacob Noble; granddaughter, Ann and her husband, Mark Biehl; and four great-granddaughters, Jillian and Jacy Noble and Ava and Hazel Biehl.

Also surviving are her sister, Margaret Carlson of DuBois; her brother, James Duffalo of Texas; and her host of nieces, nephews, friends and admirers from the community of Christ the King Manor and Penn Highlands Hospice Care.

She passes from this world while leaving a legacy of “living the Gospel message”:  Love one another as I have loved you. Care for one another as our Heavenly Father cares for you.”

Burial is private and services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., and or St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., and or Penn Highland Community Nurses/Hospice Care, 100 Hospital Ave., all of, DuBois PA  15801, and or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105 (or online at stjude.org).

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

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

Alice D. Coder, 96, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at Windy Hill Village P.S.L., Philipsburg.

Born May 13, 1921 in Clearfield, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Alice (Keller) Daniel.

She married Cloyd “Huck” Coder on June 16, 1946. He preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1982.

Mrs. Coder was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith.

Honoring Mrs. Coder’s wishes, all services will be private.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dahlgren-Spewok Funeral Home Inc., 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Kathie McGarvey Chandler, 69, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at Riddle Hospital, Philadelphia.

Born Sept. 28, 1948 in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Irwin) McGarvey.

She is survived by four children, Dan Irwin, Sherri Smith, Viola Hughes and Howard “Jay” Hughes; two sisters, Bonnie Hamilton and Rose Vance; one brother, Joe McGarvey; and one step-brother, Billy Landower.

She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Chandler and a grandson, Robby Hughes.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.  Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Brisbin.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Catherine “Toodie” A. Michael, 91, of DuBois died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Feb. 1, 1926 in Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Kawa) Poskanka.

On Feb. 4, 1950, she married Francis J. Michael.  He preceded her in death April 23, 1990.

For many years, she was employed by Jackson China as a print decorator.  She later worked at The Courier-Express and Bi-Lo before retiring in 1994.

She was a devout Catholic and a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  She enjoyed camping, gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by a daughter, Janet (James) Plyler of DuBois; sons, Gary (Laura) Michael of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Joseph (Melissa) Michael of DuBois; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Michael of Florida.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Angeline Cheslock and Rose Rokoski, both of DuBois, and Mary Michael of Folcroft, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Michael and four sisters, Anna Cheslock, Martha Michael, Helen Gillis and Violet Phillips.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials and masses may be made to the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: David L. Coudriet (Provided photo)

David L. Coudriet, 78, of Wallaceton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at his residence.

Born Feb. 26, 1939 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Earl F. and Lena Jamison Coudriet.

On Aug. 30, 1958 in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Frenchville, he married Eva Mae Williams Coudriet, who survives at home.

Surviving are his daughter, Janice Coudriet Clyde and her husband, David of Morrisdale; his son, David M. Coudriet Sr. and his wife, Cheryl of West Decatur; and his twin brother, Richard F. Coudriet and his wife, Joyce of Philipsburg.

Also surviving are his grandchildren, David Coudriet and his wife, Jessica, Kristina Hamilton and her husband, David, Ashley Clark and her husband, Kevin and Richelle Stanton and her husband, Adam and five great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Ryberg and a grandson, Christopher Clyde.

Mr. Coudriet was a 1957 graduate of the former Cooper Township High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially hunting and target shooting.

He retired after many years in the coal industry as a drag line operator.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

A private family funeral service will be held Thursday with the Rev. James Hollister officiating. Burial will be Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, 369 Allport Cutoff, Allport, PA 16821.

Obituary Notice: Levoy M. (Lytle) Barger (Provided photo)

Levoy M. (Lytle) Barger, 95, of Clearfield died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born Nov. 14, 1922 in Bigler, she was a daughter of the late Arnold L. Lytle and Bessie M. (Lansberry) Lytle.

She worked for Dr. McClure-Gilmore as an assistant lab technician for 10 years.

Mrs. Barger attended the Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Clearfield.

She was a former member of the Bradford Grange 1219, Glad Tidings Assembly of God Joy Fellowship Senior Ministry and the Hobby Garden Club.

She loved to craft, including quilting, sewing and crocheting.

She’s survived by three sons, Charles W. Barger and his wife, Dorothy of Lake Worth, Fla., Arnold W. Barger of Milesburg and Wilbur G. Barger and his wife, Karen of Woodland and one daughter, Michele L. Solomon McCormack and her husband, John “Jack” of Clearfield.

She’s survived by four grandchildren, Terri Gamber, Michael Solomon, Melinda Solomon and Robert Barger; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She’s also survived by three sisters, Dorothy Shoffner of Grassflat, Rosalie Buck of Woodland and Rosella Martin of Philipsburg and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles W. “Wes” Barger, to whom she was married Nov. 21, 1941 in the Woodland EUB Church and who died May 28, 2006.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lee and Bernard Lytle; three sisters, Esther Knee, Norma Milligan and Kay Stiner; two grandchildren, Paul Barger and Peter Barger; and a son-in-law, Mead D. Solomon.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Stephen DeSantis officiating. Burial will be at Bradford Cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to the funeral home from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday with the funeral services following.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Southern Care Hospice, 1701 12^th Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 or Joy Fellowship Glad Tidings, A/G 6649 Clearfield Woodland Hwy., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online remembrances can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

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

Obituary Notice: Doris J. Kolp-Ensminger (Provided photo)

Doris J. Kolp-Ensminger, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2017 at the Hospice Center in Mount Joy surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Salunga and formerly of Pine Glen, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Greenly Enterline. She married Robert L. Ensminger, who preceded her in death.

She retired from Wintron in Runville, Pa. She was of the Lutheran faith.

She loved yard sales, casinos, four-wheeling, lottery tickets and the beach. But most of all, she loved spending time with her loving family and friends.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by children, Terri J. Wissler and her husband, Howard and Keith L. Kolp and his wife, Julie, all of Ephrata, John H. Kolp and his wife, JoAnn of West Decatur, Gary E. Kolp and his wife, Cindy of Lititz, Randy L. Kolp of Pine Glen and Karen L. Dotson of Wormleysburg; step-daughter, Ruth Miller and her husband, Jeff of Gettysburg; and step-son, Robert N. Ensminger of Yarnell.

She had 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She’s also survived by a brother, James Enterline and his wife, Terry of New York and several nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her loving son, James A. Kolp Jr. and a brother, Glenn Enterline of Ironville.

Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus.

A luncheon will follow at the Pine Glen Fire Co., 1003 Pine Glen Rd., Karthaus, PA 16845.

Obituary Notice: Jason R. Kane (Provided photo)

Jason R. Kane, 46, of Thomasville died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

He was born June 9, 1971 in Clearfield, a son of Kitty L. (Mayhew) Kane of Philipsburg and the late Daniel Kane.

He will be remembered for his hard work ethic and vast amount of talents.

He served with the U.S. Navy from 1989-1993 as a member of the presidential ceremonial guard as well as a cryptologic technician.

After his military service, he had trained to be a policeman, worked as a mechanic and an electrician as well as having trained as a mechanic.

He was very skilled with computers.  He also had a love of music, playing bass guitar in many bands, including Double Down and Goin’ for Broke.

Above everything, he will be remembered for being an exceptional man in all aspects of the meaning.  He had an amazing sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.

He had a huge heart and cared for the well-being of everyone, especially his family.  He cared about God and loved hunting and animals.

He was talented and a very special human being who touched everyone who knew him.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Janell Kane of Thomasville; four sons, Mason, Steven, Michael and Daniel Kane, all of Punxsutawney; his first wife, Karen Kurten of Punxsutawney; a sister, Shannon Saltsman and her husband, Todd of Woodland; a niece, Kimberly Saltsman of Philipsburg; and numerous aunts, uncles and other close family.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Ethel M. Mayhew and paternal grandparents, Robert and Genevieve Kane.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Brandon M. Kleckner as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Helen A. Livergood (Provided photo)

Helen A. Livergood, 85, of Frenchville died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born Oct. 7, 1932 in Goshen Township, a daughter of the late Ralph L. and Madilean V. (Collar) Neff.

Mrs. Livergood was employed by the Clearfield County Jail as a cook.  She was a member of the Clearfield Alliance Church where she served as a deaconess.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene A. Livergood; three sons, Daniel E. Livergood and his wife, Marie, Richard James Livergood and his wife, Margaret and Bradley W. Livergood and his wife, Darlene, all of Frenchville; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gary Neff of Frenchville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Alberta Owens and Ruth Owens; and two brothers, Terry and Ralph Neff.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Dr. Duane White officiating. Burial will follow in the Eden Cemetery, Frenchville.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Alliance Church, 43 Alliance Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Kathleen M. Clark (Provided photo)

Kathleen M. Clark, 63, of Glen Richey died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born June 24, 1954 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Richard McGary of Glen Richey and the late I. Shirley (Rowles) McGary.

Mrs. Clark was a dedicated homemaker who thoroughly enjoyed the company of her family.  She also took pleasure in going to the casino and singing.

She was a member of the Faith Bible Church, Lumber City.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Dennis Clark, and three daughters, Heather Inguagiato and her husband, Robert of Clearfield, Kristen Peters and her husband, Mike of Avon, Ohio and Cari Clark and her companion, Bernie Black of New Auburn, Wis.

She is survived by nine grandchildren, Bobby Inguagiato, Maci Bloom, Deziray Inguagiato, Zane Inguagiato, Ty Peters, Trey Peters, Tia Peters, Rikki Bloom and Dakota Bloom; five great-grandchildren, Curtis Martell, Carsten Martell, Lennox Mathews, Easton Inguagiato and Ashton Inguagiato; and two nieces, Melissa Brown and Michele Bloom.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Logan Bloom; a sister, Barbara Curry; and a brother, Richard K. McGary.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Scott Schultz officiating.  Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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