Obituary Notice: Dorothy A. “Dot” Anderson (Provided photo)

Dorothy A. “Dot” Anderson, 100, of Mahaffey died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

She was born Dec. 22, 1917 in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Orvis and Mary (Fray) Boal.

She was a life-long member of the Mahaffey United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her two children, Harold J. Anderson of Mahaffey and Elaine Anderson of Greensburg; a sister, Joyce Edgren of Clearfield; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. “Babe” Anderson; a sister, Emily Lynn; and a brother, Delbert Boal.

At the wishes of the family, all services are private. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

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

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Mahaffey United Methodist Church, 322 W. Main St., Mahaffey, PA 15757.

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

Sara P. Bloom (Provided photo)

Sara P. Bloom, 99, of Centre Hall and formerly of State College and Osceola Mills, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at the Wynwood House in Centre Hall.

Born April 29, 1918 in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Twila (Hile) Knarr.

She married George Russell Bloom on Sept. 28, 1941 in Maryland. He preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1986.

She was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church. She attributed her longevity to her daily indulgence of chocolate and ice cream.

She enjoyed a number of hobbies in her spare time, including bird watching, writing in her diary, word search puzzles, reading and her daily phone conversations with her family and friends.

She was formerly employed with the Penn State Creamery and the former O.W. Houts, both of State College, in addition to being a homemaker. She graduated from the Bellefonte Area High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kim Denise Bloom, two sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Simoneau and her husband, Joe of Townsend, Mass., and Louann Matia of State College; one sister, Lois Puckett of Dover, Del.; three grandchildren, Marjorie Simoneau, Ashley Tekely and Liza Miller; and three great-grandchildren, Tessa and Emery Tekely and Reid Miller.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church with Pastor Beth Stutler officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666, in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are under the direction of Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, 701 Lingle St., Osceola Mills, PA.

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

Obituary Notice: Kenneth R. Long (Provided photo)

Kenneth R. Long, 84, of Clearfield died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

He was born Aug. 8, 1933 in Noble, Ill., a son of the late Woodrow and Bertha (Beaver) Long.

Mr. Long owned and operated the former Fred Diehl Motors, Clearfield, and Ken Long Motors, Philipsburg, from 1974 until retiring in 2000.

He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540 and the Clearfield Lions Club.

He also belonged to the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club and served as president; the Carolina National Country Club; the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce; Wolfe Run Industrial Park Association; and the Clearfield Area Jaycees, where he held the office of regional vice president and was named outstanding local president in 1966 for the state of Pennsylvania.

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Long served during Korea from 1953-1957, attaining the rank of staff sergeant.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy A. (Diehl) Long, to whom he was wed July 18, 1959 in Clearfield.

He is survived by three daughters, Kathy Brown and her husband, David of Houtzdale, Mary Beth Long of Virginia and Christina Powell and her husband, Jeffrey of Philipsburg; three grandchildren, Krystina Sipes, Justin Powell and Jordyn Powell; and two great-grandchildren, Troy Daniel Sipes and Rylee Sue Sipes.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. William Ellis officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, and again from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, ATTN: Furnace Fund, 121 S. Second St., Clearfield, or the Trinity United Methodist Church, ATTN: Shoe Bank, or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois.

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

J.  Faylene “Faye” Youngman, 88, of Rockton died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born May 24, 1929 in Lincoln, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Frances (Keneipp) Scales.

On Sept. 17, 1949, she married Carl A. Youngman.  He survives.

She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Youngman Bit Services.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was active with the bereavement and outreach committees.

She had also previously been involved with the Girl Scouts of America for 26 years.

She is survived by a son, John Youngman and his wife, Theresa of Traverse City, Mich.; two daughters, Jo Ann Hauck and her husband, Edward of Moon Township and Molly Rupprecht and her husband, Daniel of Allison Park; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Nancy Carr and Sue Downey and a sister, Delores Thomas.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Memorials may be placed with 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.

Lena M. Brown, 97, formerly of Litz Bridge, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Marion Manor.  She was born March 23, 1920 in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Charles and Susan (Kline) Kephart.

On Jan. 6, 1939, she married Kenneth E. Brown in Cumberland, Md.

Retired, she was a former sales associate at Penn Furniture. She was a member of the former Mount Hope Church.

She formerly was a member of the Old Town Grandmothers Club, Rebecca’s, Hobby Garden Club of Clearfield, Red Hats, Merry Widows, Singing Waiters and various granges and auxiliary groups in the area.

She is survived by her seven children, Mildred Hunt of New Millport, Dale Brown and his wife, Helen and Kenneth Brown and his wife, Yvonne, all of Clearfield, Nancy Shaffer and her husband, Chuck and Thomas Scott Brown, all of Curwensville, Janice Brown and her significant other, John Reed and Linda Peoples of Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marion Swisher of Bigler.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth E. Brown, who died April 13, 1992; five sisters, Rosella Lumadue, Dwella Eckley, Alpha Kephart, Madaline Dixon and Melva Lumadue; two brothers, Edgar and Burton Kephart; and a grandson, Vaughn McLaughlin.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Bruce Dimmick officiating. Burial will be in Stoneville Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. An additional hour of viewing will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Sandra M. Murray (Provided photo)

Sandra M. Murray, 68, of Reynoldsville (Murray Summit) died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at her home.

Born April 30, 1949 in Homer City, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Della M. (Dunlap) Harmon.

On July 15, 1972, she married John H. Murray. He survives.

She retired from the DuBois Courier-Express, where she worked in the Classified Advertising Department for more than 25 years.

She is survived by two sons, John P. Murray and his fiancée, Leslie of Reynoldsville and Scott R. Murray and his wife, Christina of Cameron, NC.

She is survived by three sisters, Carole Ann Brown and her husband, Larry of St. Marys, Joyce Williams and her husband, Benjamin of Harrisburg and Paula Nazimiec and her husband, Steve of Fort Washington and a brother, James Harmon of DuBois.

She is also survived by two grandchildren, Emily and Alexander Murray and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Gina Gray officiating. Burial will be in Beechwoods Cemetery.

Memorials may be place with the Hahne Caner Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Daniel Wesley Hummel Jr., 85, of Clearfield took his last breath here on earth and stepped into eternity and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield.

A memorial service for Mr. Hummel will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830, with the Rev. Robert Croft officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Gloria L. Martell (Provided photo)

Gloria L.  Martell,   90, of Clearfield died Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Aug. 12, 1927, a daughter of the late William and Gussie (Parks) Hunt.

Mrs. Martell was a homemaker.  She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and watching game shows on the television.  She especially enjoyed her family and attending all of the many family gatherings.

She was a member of the Flegal Road Church of Christ, Clearfield

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Martell; three children, Sharon Picard and David Martell Sr., both of Clearfield, and Diana Shaw and her husband, David of Curwensville; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Norma Ireland of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Donna Stiner and Duane Martell; a great-grandson, Jeffrey Martell Jr.; four sisters, Fay Litzinger, Goldie Gillen, Dorothy Fetzer and Verlie Fetters; and four brothers, Kenneth Britton, Richard Britton, Farn Hunt and John Hunt.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Mr. Raymond Stiner officiating. Burial will be in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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: Geraldine H. Muccio (Provided photo)

Geraldine H. Muccio, 85, of Weedville died peacefully Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at her son’s home in Kersey with her family by her side.

Born Sept. 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Assalone) Facchine.

She attended the Bradford School of Nursing, where she earned her nursing degree.

On June 26, 1954 at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force, she married John S. Muccio. He preceded her in death Dec. 12, 2012.

She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force and an active volunteer at the Bennetts Valley Senior Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted friend to many.

She is survived by three sons, Joseph Muccio and his wife, Diana of St. Marys, Richard “Rick” Muccio and his wife, Donna of Kersey and Gary Muccio and his husband, Greg Myers of Carlisle; one daughter, Maria Muccio of Harrisburg; four grandchildren, Joseph Muccio, Anthony Muccio, Nicole Muccio and Kaylee Muccio; and four great-grandchildren, Alex, Marcus, Giuliana and Dominic

She was preceded in death by a brother, John Facchine.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Bennetts Valley Senior Center, P.O. Box 77, Weedville, PA 15868 and or St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 124, Force, PA 15841.

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

Obituary Notice: (Phyllis) Jean Bordas (Provided photo)

(Phyllis) Jean Bordas, (née Hamer), died peacefully at her home in Converse, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at the age of 83.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Knauer of Converse, Texas; children, Scott Bordas, Terri Nakamura, Dawna Bunker and Beth Bordas; and brother, Edward Hamer.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Justin Nakamura, Christopher Nakamura, Casie Uphoff, Kevin Nakamura, Rachel Bunker, Ashley Bordas, Zachary Bordas and Sheila Kieser and four great-grandchildren, Lilly and Cooper Uphoff, Hero Nakamura and Jack “Chip” Nakamura.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Lionel (Sonny) Hamer and her parents, Harry (Saul) and Beatrice (Bridgie) Hamer of Wallaceton.

She was born June 1, 1934 in Philipsburg to Harry and Beatrice Hamer.  She graduated from the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School in 1952, where she was part of the cheerleading team.

She studied at the Pennsylvania State University, State College. Later, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she became a flight attendant for Capital Airlines.

Afterward she moved back to Wallaceton, where she and her family moved into the old “Harbison Walker Company Store,” in Wallaceton. She both owned and operated the restaurant, store and gas station until it closed in the early 1960’s.

She was active in politics and began her career by serving on the Wallaceton Borough Council. She was instrumental in establishing both the Wallaceton Municipal Authority and the Wallaceton Volunteer Fire Co. in the early 1960’s.  She also ran for office and was elected as the chairman of the Clearfield County Republican Party.

Later she worked for the American Cancer Society, which allowed her to move to Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was the executive director for the Honolulu division of the American Cancer Society.

There, she met her husband Raymond, who was in the Air Force. They were transferred to Charleston, SC and then to San Antonio, Texas, where she established and served as chief executive officer for the non-profit, T.R.U.E. Research Foundation.

She resided in Converse, Texas until her death. Her children and grandchildren remember her as a driven mother and loving grandmother who always encouraged them to pursue their goals.

She was a trailblazer and continuously involving herself in her communities regardless of where she resided throughout the years. Additionally, she always maintained her Christian faith.

She was generous, witty and adventurous; she was dedicated to her family. She was passionate about Spurs basketball and an active and dedicated member of the Randolph Base Chapel.

To those who knew and loved her, she will be remembered as their champion and as their number one cheerleader.

A private, invitation only memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday Jan. 19 at the Colonial Funeral Home in Universal City, Texas. Chaplain Gary Higgs will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229 or to the charity of your choice.

Friends are welcome to send their condolences or sign the guestbook at obits.dignitymemorial.com.

The family would like to thank Griswold Home Care and especially Sonya Liddell for her care over the last seven years.

Obituary Notice: Bonita Grace Socoski (Provided photo)

Bonita Grace Socoski, 52, of Lewistown and formerly of Ginter, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 at Gesinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born June 7, 1965 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Malcolm and Grace (Ramsey) Detwiler.

She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewistown.

She had been employed as a bartender at Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose and Centennial Cafe, Houtzdale.

She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, crocheting and cooking.

On Aug. 22, 1998, she married Leonard J. “Crow” Socoski, who survives in Lewistown.

Also surviving are a son, Albert P. (Sarah) Miller Jr. of Wilmington, NC; a daughter, Betty Jo (Gary) Miller of Lewistown; two granddaughters, Alexis and Abigail Miller; and two step-children, Cindy (Jack) Carper of Altoona and Joseph (Cindy) Miller of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents and her first husband, Albert Paul Miller Sr. on June 12, 1991.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale, with Pastor Teresa Hockenberry officiating. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Trinity United Church of Christ, Lewistown. Burial will be in the American Legion Cemetery, Brisbin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., 200 David St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

Obituary Notice: Kathryn E. Robison (Provided photo)

Kathryn E. Robison, 78, of Clearfield died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born May 9, 1939 in Curwensville, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Genevieve (Buzzard) Rishel.

Mrs. Robison was a licensed beautician for more than 30 years and owned Kathryn’s Beauty Salon on Turnpike Avenue.

In her spare time and retirement, she enjoyed fishing and traveling.

She is survived by her husband, Charles H. ‘Howard’ Robison; two children, Fawn Bell and her companion, Joseph Winebold of Grampian and Charles H. Robison Jr. and his wife, Kay of Clearfield; six grandchildren, LeEtta Hockenberry and her husband, Dale, Tiffany Barrett and her husband, Christopher, Jessica Bell and her fiancé, Richard Coxswell, Christine Martell and her husband, Steve, Tabitha Tully and her husband, Jim and Charles ‘Chaz’ H. Robison III; five great-grandchildren, Emmett and Evelyn Hockenberry, Austin and Lily Barrett and Grace Martell; three sisters, Patricia Bressler and her husband, Mearle of Olanta and Margaret ‘Peg’ Duttry and her husband, Leslie ‘Bud’ and Joanne Duttry, all of Curwensville; and a brother, William Rishel and his wife, Marian of Curwensville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. Rishel Jr. and Kenneth Rishel.

All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be in the Bigler Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Suite 1B, Clearfield, PA, 16830 or to Penn Highland Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

Ellen E. Rosborough, 78, of DuBois and formerly of Luthersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born June 11, 1939 in Luthersburg, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Edna J. (Beam) Rosborough.

She graduated from the New Castle School of Trade.

She was a member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Luthersburg. She enjoyed quilting and cross-stitching, word games and putting together puzzles.

She is survived by three brothers, Charles Rosborough of Russell, Pa., Kenneth Rosbourgh of Battle Creek, Mich., and James G. Rosborough of Luthersburg; two sisters, Yvonne Heilbrun of Hazen and Joan Wykoff of DuBois; along with numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two nephews, David and Robin Jamison

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Robert Way officiating

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Mary J. Fetterhoff (Provided photo)

Mary J. Fetterhoff, 76, of DuBois died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at Christ the King Manor.

She was born March 25, 1941 in Rossiter, a daughter of the late Bud and Edith (Roush) Gaston.

She retired from the former Ames Department Store as a sales associate after many years of service.

She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, DuBois.

She is survived by three sons, Timothy Fetterhoff and his wife, Lee Ann and Thomas Fetterhoff and his wife, Gail, all of Punxsutawney, and Steven Fetterhoff and his wife, Sonya of DuBois.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Megan, Ashley and Chad and four great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Cole, Cayden and Emma.

She is also survived by a sister, Laura “Yvonne” White of North Tonawanda, NY.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven siblings.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First United Presbyterian Church in DuBois with the Rev. Sarah E. Sedgwick and the Rev. Rick Howe co-officiating.

Burial will be made in the Union Hill Cemetery, Rossiter.

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

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

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

Mary Jane (Diehl) Bennett, 82, of Milton died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at the Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Milton.

Born April 22, 1935 in Grampian, she was the daughter of Meirl and Lerena (Wassam) Haag.

She had worked for the Milton Shoe Factory Cafeteria and also the former Ames Department Store.

She had also worked for H&R Block as a tax return preparer. She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Milton.

She was first wed to Donald Keith Diehl, who preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1984.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Duane A. Diehl; a sister, Helen Seaburn; and a brother, Lawrence E. Haag.

She wed Gilbert H. Bennett on Dec. 28, 1985. He survives along with two daughters, Bonnie Jane Stevenson and her husband, Michael of St. Thomas, Pa., and Darla M. Treese of Montgomery, Pa.

She is survived by three step-children, Larry A. Sheets and his wife, Susan and Sylvia L. Eschbach and her husband, Rollin, both of Milton, and Gary W. Bennett and his wife, Donna of McEwansville, Pa.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and a sister, Darlene Y. Smith and her husband, Charles of Falls Creek.

At the request of Mrs. Bennett, there will be no public visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church, Grampian, with the Rev. Father L. Stephen Collins as celebrant.  Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Grampian.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society, 108R N. Second St., Suite 1B Clearfield, PA 16830 or Catholic Charities, 112 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801.

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: Holly L. Hoyt (Provided photo)

Holly Lee Hoyt, 44, of Curwensville died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at her residence.

Born April 23, 1973 in Tyrone, she was the daughter of Roger and Kathy (Balocco) Hoyt.

She had been peer specialist for PeerStar Counseling Service and previously had worked for Roger Hoyt Plumbing. She was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.

Surviving are her parents of Curwensville; a son, Evan Lee Hoyt of Curwensville; a brother, Matthew J. Hoyt and his significant other, Annette Fleming of Hyde; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Hoyt of Hyde; and a nephew, Parker M. Hoyt.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, James Hoyt and her maternal grandparents, John and Ruby Balocco.

At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation.  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests contributions be to either Orphans of the Storm, c/o Mrs. Peggy Sass, 412 Hill St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com. olly Lee

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Ellen Elizabeth (Dungey) Stahlnecker, 85, of DuBois died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.

Born Sept. 18, 1932 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Oyston) Dungey.

She was married to the man of her dreams, George Henry Stahlnecker Jr., June 3, 1951, and he preceded her in death. They were married for 66 years.

She was a devoted wife, and she enjoyed fishing, gardening and quilting. She was a member of and enjoyed the Chat N Sew quilt club for many years.

She is mourned by her daughters, Sue and her husband, Harry Rugh and Karen and her husband, Robert Gerew and her devoted son, Les Stahlnecker.

Her beloved granddaughter, Emily Gerew, who was the light of her life and who could always make her smile, also survives. Her sister, Ruth Himes and beloved sisters-in-law, Betty Cessna and Helen Molnar, survive.

She is preceded in death by her brothers, William (Bill) Dungey and Edward (Ed) Dungey and sisters, Doris Brooks and Lois Aughenbaugh.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the members of hospice. Their dedication and effort to provide quality care were a heartwarming blessing to the entire family. We thank God for the gift of her life and the blessing of the time we spent with her.

There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held celebrating Ellen and George’s lives at a future date.  Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highland Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., P.O. Box 447, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Rose M. Tinder, 64, of Punxsutawney died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at the home of her daughter in DuBois.

Born Feb. 15, 1953 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and June (Limerick) Farrell.

On March 12, 2004, she married Robert J. Tinder. He survives.

She was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; she loved to craft and sew.

She is survived by two children, Ronnette Pittsley and her husband, Thomas of DuBois and Dawn Marie Stover and her husband, Kyle of Galeton, Pa.; four sisters, Carol Long of Curwensville, Jane (William) Huntington of Punxsutawney, Norma (Dale) Yingling of Cooks Forest and Donna Lee (Tom) Richards of Summerville; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Herbert “Pete” Farrell.

There will be no public visitation. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Big Run Volunteer Fire Department Hall.

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

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

William H. Moore, 58, of Philipsburg died at his residence Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

He was born Aug. 19, 1959 in Philipsburg, a son of Herman S. and Dorothy E. (Carr) Moore, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was the owner of the former Moore Hobbies, Philipsburg. He was a graduate of the heavy equipment operation and truck driving programs at the former Frackville Community College, Frackville, Pa.

He had been employed as a union operating engineer and heavy equipment operator.

He was a life-time member of the American Motorcycle Association and a member of the National Rifle Association.

He loved riding his motorcycle. His dog Henry, which just recently died, would accompany him everywhere.

He enjoyed working on various side projects on his own or with his friends. He was known as an adept mechanic and computer whiz; he also enjoyed buying and selling on eBay.

He is survived by a sister, Shirley A. Moore of Claymont, Del.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Grace Carol Maloni, 94, of Clearfield died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at the Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.

She was born June 21, 1923, a daughter of the late Samuel P. and Ida (Smith) Bressler.

Mrs. Maloni was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, flowers and cooking for friends and family.

All in all, Mrs. Maloni enjoyed life.  She was a wonderful wife and mother who showed kindness and generosity to all.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her son, F. Gregory Maloni of Mechanicsburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fernand J. Maloni, on Jan. 29, 2004 and to whom she was wed April 29, 1943 at the Cathedral in Baltimore, Md.

She was also preceded in death by son, Mark S. Maloni; three sisters, Inez Brunetti, Alta Robinson and Miriam Craft; and a brother, Donald Bressler.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Brandon M. Kleckner as celebrant.

Friends will be received from 1:30 p.m. Friday until the mass at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA or to 365 Hospice, 309 E. Plank Rd., Suite 100, Altoona, PA 16602.

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