Gertrude “Trudy” M. Kauczka, 70, of Houtzdale died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Born July 17, 1943, she was the daughter of Joseph S. and Mabel (Jones) Kauczka. She was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church in Houtzdale.

She retired from the Philipsburg Area Hospital as a medical billing clerk.

She’s survived by two daughters, Marjann Young and her husband, Jim of Middletown and Taraleigh Pleskonko and her husband, Jedd Duncan of Smokerun and a son, Jedidiah J. Wagner and his wife, Brandy of Avella.

Also surviving are two grandchildren, Ashley Brady of State College and Peter J. Young of Middletown; two sisters, Joann K Work of Harrisburg and Mary Marlene Kizina of Chesapeake, VA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Marcus Kizina.

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. in Houtzdale.

There will be no public service at Ms. Kauczka’s request.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Orphans of the Storm, 412 Hill St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

John D. Myrter Jr., 52, of Lakewood, Colo., and formerly of DuBois, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his residence.

Born Feb. 18, 1961 in Clearfield, he was the son of John D. Myrter Sr. and Loretta (Gearhart) Myrter.  They both survive and live in DuBois.

He attended St. Catherine and Central Catholic Schools.  He attended Penn State DuBois and the University of Pittsburgh, and was a graduate from the University of San Francisco Sacramento.

He was a veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard as an electronics communications technician.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree and a volunteer in various Denver, Colo. area social and religious organizations.

He’s survived by two brothers, Jeffrey Myrter of Seattle, WA and Michael Myrter and his wife, Heather of Palmer, AK and a sister, Kathy Dressler and her husband, Mark of DuBois and one niece and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Bertha (Duckett) Gearhart and his paternal grandparents, Bernard and Arvilla (Ardery) Myrter.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be sent to DuBois Area Catholic Schools, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801 and or a charity of donor’s choice.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

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

Obituary Notice: Joshua Taylor Barger (Provided photo)

Joshua Taylor Barger, 20, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Chester Hill.

Born Aug. 4, 1992 at Clearfield, he was the son of Renee Barger of Philipsburg and Jerry Dixon and his wife, Tammy of Chester Hill.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Sydney Bowman of Philipsburg; his maternal grandparents, Tom Larson of Clearfield and Dale Decker of Clearfield; his paternal grandparents, Wayne and Nancy Dixon of Chester Hill; his step-father, Troy Bowman of Philipsburg; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Lewis Ray Bebee Sr. His grandmother, Dale, referred to him as “my little man.”

He attended Philipsburg-Osceola High School and graduated from the Glen Mills Academy. He also attended Triangle Tech, where he was on the honor roll. He was currently employed with LDI Construction in Hyde.  He enjoyed skateboarding and weight lifting.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Mark Melhorn officiating.  Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Fred J. Socie (Provided photo)

Fred J. Socie, 93, of Clearfield died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1919, a son of the late Joseph William and Cecelia (Riley) Socie.

Mr. Socie retired from Harbison Walker Refractories, Clearfield, after 35 years of service. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Knights of Columbus No. 409 of Clearfield.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Socie served during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Carmella (Sorbera) Socie, whom he wed Oct. 26, 1963 at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

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

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the Clearfield VFW and American Legion Post’s Honor Guards.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, and again from 9 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Saturday. A Christian Vigil service will be held at 4:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield or the Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield.

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

Jay Paul Dorbolo, 54, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

He was the son of Cecil Little Wolf of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the late Juanita (Woods) Little Wolf.  He is also survived by his adoptive parents, Raymond and Betty (Arthur) Dorbolo of Everett, WA.

Mr. Dorbolo was a graduate of James H. Groves High School in New Castle, DE and attended Delaware Community College in Georgetown, DE.

In addition to his father and step-parents, he is survived by his former spouse, Marjorie E. Grundy of Philipsburg; a daughter, Astrid S. Dorbolo of Philipsburg; a son, Vathan A. Dorbolo of Philipsburg; a step-son, Michel Vansant and his wife, Rebecca of Rehoboth Beach, DE; a sister, Jan Dorbolo of Everett, WA; and a brother, Jon Dorbolo of Eugene, OR.

Mr. Dorbolo is also survived by five grandchildren, Tayla E. Dorbolo and Jayson C. Grundy-Bordas of Philipsburg; Treyton G. Flegal of Morrisdale; and Carter and Garrett Vansant of Rehoboth Beach, DE.

There will be no public funeral service, and burial will be at the convenience of the family.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made in Jay’s memory to the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Calvin L. “Kelly” Burge, 83, of Morrisdale died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 4, 1930, the son of the late John and Rachel Price Burge.

Mr. Burge was a member of the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport.  He was a graduate of the Morris Township High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 during the Korean War.

Before his military service, he worked at Bailey Coal Co. He retired from the Army Corp of Engineers after 30 years, where he was the head maintenance engineer at Raystown Dam. He also assisted in many other dam projects throughout his career.

He was a life member of the Moshannon Lodge No. 391, Free & Accepted Masons, Philipsburg, for 50 years, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, 32 Degree Consistory, Altoona, the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona and the American Legion Post 0437, Philipsburg. He was also a member of the Centre Hill Grange, Morrisdale.

He married Geraldine M. “Jerry” Dunn Burge on Aug. 5, 1995 in the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport. She survives in Morrisdale.

Mr. Burge is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann Murray and her husband, Steve of Huntingdon and step-daughters, Kathy Mohnal and her husband, John and Pamela Hummel and her husband, William, both of Morrisdale and a son, Kevin L. Burge of Huntingdon and a step-son, Douglas Bell and his companion, Sandra Nesbitt of Clearfield.

Also surviving are a sister, Madeline Hassinger of Philipsburg; a brother, James Burge and his wife, Edna of Morrisdale; two grandchildren, Danielle Murray and Amanda Randoll; four step-grandchildren, Mark Bell and his wife, Melinda, Steve Bell, Stuart Hummel and Erica Stewart and her husband, Chad; two great-grandchildren, Adrian and Carmen Randoll; and four step-great-grandchildren, Jordan and Joshua Bell and Broc and Bryan Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen Burge; four sisters, Mary Acton, Mildred Witters, Geraldine Pellow and Helen Waring; and one brother, John Burge.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport, with the Rev. Heather Baker-McAllister officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the church.

A Masonic funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, 369 Allport Cutoff, Allport, PA 16821 or the Clearfield Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Helen L. Smyers, 85, of Reynoldsville died Saturday, Aug. 03, 2013 at her residence.

Born Jan. 1, 1928 in Solider, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Zahoransky) Sostakowski.

On Oct. 8, 1949, she married Frank L. Smyers.  He preceded her in death May 5, 1977.

She worked as a library aide for many years at the Reynoldsville Library. Prior to that, she worked in the dietary department at both Christ the King Manor and the DuBois Hospital.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Reynoldsville. She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing and collecting cookbooks. She was loved by not only her children and grandchildren, but also by the foster children who she helped and the kids who she cared for at her in home daycare.

She is survived by four children, Larry Smyers and his wife, Monica of DuBois and Richard Smyers and his wife, Bonnie, Dennis Smyers and Therese Smyers, all of Reynoldsville; three brothers, Peter Sostakowski of North Olmsted, OH; Carl Sostakowski of Bradford and Robert Sostakowski of North Ridgeville; a sister, Patricia Spisak of Elyria, OH; and three grandchildren, Andrea and Erica Smyers and Richard Smyers Jr.

She was preceded in death by her two infant sons.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Fr. Matis Quinmo officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Reynoldsville.

Memorials may be placed with Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA 23509.

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

Peter A. “Pete” Yonushonis, 67, of Reynoldsville died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Shadyside surrounded by his loving wife and children after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 24, 1946 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Peter N. “Poco” and Harriett (Zeigler) Youushonis.

On Sept. 16, 1972, he married Sharon L. (Deible) Yonushonis.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War.

He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, the former Lithuania Independence Club and the Reynoldsville Elks.

He loved attending the races at the Hummingbird Speedway.  He also enjoyed picking up vehicles at auctions for local car dealers.

He’s survived by two children, Susan L. Koza and her husband, Paul Jr. of Oliveburg and Shane A. Yonushonis and his wife, Jodie of Ocean City, MD; a brother, Charles Youshonis of Bradford,; and two grandchildren, Jack H. and Zachary R. Yonushonis.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Yonushonis.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A ritual service will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Kresinski as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Reynoldsville Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded.

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

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

Alex Lawriski, 88, of Hollidaysburg and formerly of Osceola Mills and Philipsburg, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg.

He was the son of the late Mike and Mary (Kutya) Lawriski, born May 30, 1925 in Osceola Mills.

Mr. Lawriski was of the Ukrainian Catholic faith.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a life-member of VFW Post 5020 in Osceola Mills and a recipient of the Bronze Star.  He was a retired sheet metal worker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.

Mr. Lawriski is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Joseph Staszewski officiating.  Burial will be at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills.

Military honors will be accorded at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

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

Obituary Notice: Helen Yvonne Fetcenko (Provided photo)

Helen Yvonne Fetcenko, 78, of Philipsburg died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late George Sr. and Susanna (Pirow) Sabol, born July 2, 1935.

She married Mitchell Fetcenko on Nov. 10, 1956 at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Chester Hill.  He preceded her in death on July 8, 2007.

Mrs. Fetcenko was a member of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Chester Hill and a member of St. Ann’s Guild.  She was a mother, grandmother and homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob Sabol; two sisters-in-law, Caroline Sabol and Dorothy Fetcenko; and five brothers-in-law, Alvin Lingenfelter, Tom and George Fetcenko, George Swansegar and Andrew Verost.

Mrs. Fetcenko is survived by two daughters, Karen Hughes and her husband, Gregory and Nancy Fetcenko, both of Philipsburg; two sisters, Jean Lingenfelter of Munson and Nancy Smeal and her husband, Melvin of Morrisdale; and two brothers, William Sabol and George Sabol Jr. and his wife, Betty, both of Morrisdale.

She is also survived by two granddaughters, Heather Burnisky and her husband, Dustin of Milton and Kyra Butler and her husband, Lucas of Lewistown; a great-granddaughter, Clair Burnisky of Milton; and a sister-in-law, Mary Sabol of Allport.

A prayer service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Chester Hill.  The Very Rev. John C. Horosky will officiate. Burial will be at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Cemetery in Chester Hill.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., in Philipsburg. Parastas will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: John D. ‘Pete’ Graham (Provided photo)

John D. ‘Pete’ Graham, 80, of Woodland died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.  He was born Feb. 1, 1933 in Clearfield, a son of the late Harold and Ruth (Alexander) Graham.

Mr. Graham was employed as a lumberman for 40 years, retiring in 1996. He was also a member of Bigler Full Gospel Church.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Dixon) Graham, whom he wed March 21, 1953 in Clearfield; three children, Robert P. Graham of Hawk Run, William T. Graham and his wife, Mary Sue of Allport and Judith L. Kephart and her husband, John of Surveyor; eight grandchildren Derrick and Joe Graham, Pamela Adams, John Graham, Cindy Luzier, John and Joshua Kephart and Robert Dixon Jr.; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a daughter-in-law, Tracy Dixon of Woodland; and a sister, Martha Lansberry of Lamonte.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Cindy Graham and John E. and David M. Graham; a brother, Richard Graham; and a sister, Ruth Hanson.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Darl Ware officiating. Burial will be in the Egypt Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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

Arnoldine A. ‘Copie’ Copenhaver, 82, of Johnstown, formerly of Clearfield, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.

She was born Aug. 3, 1930 in Coudley, a daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Johnston) Hudson.

She graduated from the Clearfield Hospital Nursing School in 1952 and was employed as a registered nurse serving during her career as a supervisor and director of nursing. In addition, she worked as a nurse anesthetist.

She always lived a life of service, helping others whenever she could. Also, her greatest joy was traveling with her grandchildren. Some of her other interests were her love of fishing, hunting, crocheting, bingo, and she was also known for having a jig-saw puzzle ‘in the works.’ She was a member of the 29 and holding square dance club.

She is survived by four daughters, Irene Ohler and Valerie Lockett and her husband, Ricky, both of Johnstown and Carol Lauver and her husband, Gary and Debra Hockenberry and her husband, Willie, both of Clearfield; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Pat Ross of Philipsburg, Madeline Keating of Philadelphia and Marie Miller of Emporium.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel R. Copenhaver on Dec. 5, 2011 and whom she wed Nov. 30, 1952 in Clearfield. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Pittman; a brother, John Renaud; a beloved son-in-law, George Ohler and her precious aunt, Ella ‘Mom’ Charlton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: John E. Passmore (Provided photo)

John E. Passmore, 74, of Wadsworth, Ohio died Aug. 3, 2013 at Medina Hospital in Ohio. He was born Jan. 10, 1939 in Clearfield, the son of Cecil and Cecelia (Ross) Passmore.

Mr. Passmore was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.

He was a veteran with the U.S. Marines Corps and served for three years. He then moved to Ohio and worked as a welder and then for the U.S. Postal Service as a mailman.

Mr. Passmore belonged to the Sharon United Methodist Church, Sharon Center, Ohio, the Medina Car Cruisers and the Media Eagles #2224. He loved his old cars and his cat as much as his family.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Ann (Turner) Passmore; three children, John Passmore Jr., Teresa Griffiths and her husband, Robert and Doug Passmore and his wife, DeAnna; six grandchildren, Katie Marie and Sandra Easterling, Megan Passmore, Andrew Passmore and Vicki and Shannon Myers and his aunt, Lois Wennin.

Mr. Passmore was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Joanne Passmore, Barbara Yeager and Marlene Taylor; and a brother, Larry K. Passmore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Pastor Kathy Leigey officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

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

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American Legion Post #6 and the VFW Post #1785 Honor Guard.

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

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

Darin E. Swanson, 33, of Mineral Springs died Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Shiloh.

He was born Feb. 27, 1980, in Clearfield, the son of Dennis A. Swanson of Mineral Springs and the late Karen (Shirey) Swanson.

Mr. Swanson was a truck driver. He was affiliated with the Shiloh United Methodist Church.

He’s survived by his father, Dennis and step-mother, Mary Elva Swanson of Mineral Springs; a daughter and son, Angel Swanson and Jesse Swanson of Woodland; a sister, Robin Miller and her husband, Kenneth, a niece, Alicia Miller, and a nephew, Luke Miller, all of Woodland; and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Swanson whom died July 11, 1985; a brother, Frederick Swanson; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Clara Shirey; and his paternal grandparents, Martin and Elizabeth Swanson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Kenneth Pry officiating. Burial will be in the Congress Hill Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Ruth Helen Miller (Provided photo)

Ruth Helen Miller, 89, of Clearfield went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when she died peacefully at her home on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.

She has a grand homecoming with her loved ones and friends as Paul would say “Christ in you the hope of glory.” The outlook is gloomy, but the up-look is ever glorious.

She had traveled full-time with her sisters as the “Johnson Sisters.” They traveled to play bells and glasses and to sing the Gospel songs throughout the United States, Canada and the Islands. They won the hearts of Christians whenever they sang and played. Her radiance and smiling face glowed for her Savior.

She was born June 9, 1924 in Clearfield, the daughter of Helmer and Olga (Ogren) Johnson. She was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Clearfield.

She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Clearfield and Emma Hunsberger and her husband, the Rev. Claude Hunsberger of DuBois and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David R. Miller Sr., whom she married May 11, 1972 and who died April 22, 1992; two sisters, Elsie Johnson and Mildred M. Eckley; and four brothers, Harry, Victor, Raymond and Gilbert Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 56 Alliance Rd., Clearfield with Dr. Duane A. White officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the church.

The family suggest contributions be made to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 56 Alliance Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Dorothy Thompson, 73, of Houtzdale died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at her residence.

Born Jan. 6, 1940 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of John and Kathryn (Polinsky) Miscavish.

She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, and the Houtzdale Fire Co. No. 1.

She was employed as a payroll clerk for Navasky’s Clothing Factory, Philipsburg, until her retirement.

On Aug. 10, 1984 in Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, she married Jerome Thompson, who preceded her in death April 10, 2013.

She’s survived by a son Scott Miscavish and his wife, Stephanie and a granddaughter, Madisyn Miscavish of Houtzdale.

Also surviving are two sisters, Catherine Jordan of Ramey and Margaret Miscavish of Houtzdale; two brothers, Joseph Miscavish of Houtzdale and Raymond Miscavish of East Lake, OH; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, four sisters, Betty Miscavish, Gertrude Albert, Martha Miscavish and Mary Ann Biancuzzo and five brothers, Frank, Lawrence, John, Chester and Thomas Miscavish.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Joseph Staszewski as celebrant.

Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Christ the King Altar and Rosary Society will recite the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. and the Houtzdale Fire Co. will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front Str., Clearfield, Pa 16830.

John Polachko, 87, of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 at the Altoona Regional Medical Center in Altoona.

He was the son of the late John D. and Ellen (Cromie) Polachko born Sept. 23, 1925. He married Florence M. (Brocail) Polachko on June 29, 1954 in Winchester, VA.  She preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 1994.

Mr. Polachko was of the Christian faith.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.  He was member of the VFW Post 5020, the American Legion and the LOOMoose #154 in Osceola Mills.

He retired from CERRO in Bellefonte, as a machine operator and had worked for Don Brocail as a mason’s helper.  He was a 1942 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann and Helen and five brothers, John, George, Pete Mike and Joe.

Mr. Polachko is survived by a daughter, Kim McCully and her husband, Robert of Ramey; a son, John A. Polachko of Osceola Mills; six grandchildren, Katie, Ashley and Erinn McCully and Angela, Mandy and John Polachko; and five great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, Jacob, Maeleigh and Ava.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at his home, 706 Stone St., Osceola Mills.  Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clear-Centre Community Swimming Pool, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Obituary Notice: Jane A. Smeal (Provided photo)

Jane A. Smeal, 81, of Woodland died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois. She was born April 19, 1932 in Faunce, the daughter of John and Margaret (Showden) Teats.

She was a homemaker and the owner and operator of Smeal’s Gas and Grocery Store of Mineral Springs. She was Protestant by faith.

She’s survived by six children, David Smeal and his wife, Linda, Randy Smeal and his wife, Alyce, Charles “Chuck” Smeal and his wife, Debra, all of Clearfield, Thomas Smeal and James Smeal and his wife, Rae Jean, all of Woodland and Lorrie Mathews and her partner, Ron Mathews of Grampian; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, John Teats and his wife, Diane of Allentown and a sister, Phyllis Stauffer of

Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, LeRoy V. Smeal, whom she married Dec. 26, 1950 and who died Sept. 17, 2001; two sons, Gary Joseph Smeal and Jody Smeal; a grandson, Brock David Peters; a brother, LeRoy Teats; and two sisters, Kathryn Yarger and Emily Sommerville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sam Maines officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday and from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of the service Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggest contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Terry L. Spencer Sr., 53, of Beccaria died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born Sept. 29, 1959 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Linda Kerr Spencer of Beccaria. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Blain City VFW Post No. 7043.

He’s survived by a daughter, Melisa Deluccia and her husband, Brandon of Curwensville; three sons, Terry L. Spencer Jr. and his fiancé, Carina Demi, Lance Spencer and Jesse Spencer and his fiancé, Brandi Dowell, all of Clearfield.

Also surviving are a sister, Karen Gearhart and her fiancé, Bruce Hockenberry of Houtzdale; two brothers, Charles Spencer Jr. and his companion, Janet Jenkins of Coalport and Donald Spencer and his fiancé, Vicky Proudfit of Beccaria; a maternal grandmother, Dorothy Light of Philipsburg; and eight grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Lydia Spencer; his maternal grandfather, Melvin Kerr; and his niece, Autumn Dawn Spencer.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Robert Kline officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, C/O Terry Spencer Sr. Account, P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Esther J. Henderson, 95, of the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield and formerly of Houtzdale, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield.

Born Nov. 16, 1917 in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of Robert and Bessie (Herr) Evans. She was a homemaker.

On Dec. 7, 1944, she married Theodore Henderson, who preceded her in death on July 7, 1964. She was the last of her generation.

She’s survived by a daughter, Jean Holencik and her husband, Richard; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The viewing and services will be private. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

The Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, is serving the family.