Patricia E. Beck, 73, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Ellsworth Leslie Vaux Sr. and Vera A. (Kelce) Vaux born Oct. 9, 1939 in Philipsburg.  She married Donald E. Beck on July 11, 1959 at the First Baptist Church in Philipsburg.  He survives her at home.

Mrs. Beck was a member of the New Life Center in Philipsburg.

She was a 1957 graduate of the Philipsburg High School and had been employed with a number of area businesses throughout her working career.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Beck is survived by a daughter, Beverly R. Boulton and her husband, Randy of Philipsburg; a son, Barry A. Beck of Cleveland, OH; a sister, Janice A. Martin and her husband, Steve of Philipsburg; and two brothers, Ellsworth L. “Butch” Vaux Jr. and his wife, Sharon of Luthersburg and Terry R. Vaux of Chester Hill Borough.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Misty (Boulton) Dixon and her husband, Merlyn, Dusty J. Boulton and Bethany C. Boulton, all of Philipsburg; Autumn Boop and Barry E. Beck, both of Vandergrift; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Str., Philipsburg, with the Rev. John T. Dill officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

There will be no public visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Center, c/o Tom Myers Teen Fund, P.O. Box 57, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at:  beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Thomas G. “Tucker” Davidson Jr. (Provided photo)

Thomas G. “Tucker” Davidson Jr., 96, of Osceola Mills died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at the Tyrone Hospital in Tyrone.

He was the son of the late Thomas G. Davidson Sr. and Margaret (Gault) Davidson born Feb. 14, 1917 in Decatur Township.  He married Margaret B. (Wigfield) Davidson on Sept. 29, 1936 in Cumberland, MD.  She preceded him in death on April 6, 2000.

Mr. Davidson was of the Christian faith.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired plant manager for Austin Powder.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Cowfer and three sisters, Margaret Gers, Ann Showers and Helen Thomas.

Mr. Tucker is survived by  two daughters, Bonnie Reese and her husband, Harold of Osceola Mills and Joann Springer and her husband, Paul of Philipsburg; five grandchildren, Scott and David Reese, Lorie and James Wick and Jackie Kline; and six great-grandchildren, James, Jonathan and Jordan Kline, Allison and Adam Reese and Aiden Clarr.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Samuel G. Strohm officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Sally Lou Kephart (Provided photo)

Sally Lou Kephart, 74, of Sandy Ridge died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph H. and E. Helen (Kanouff) Cartwright born June 6, 1939 in Philipsburg.  She married Richard W. Kephart on June 26, 1965 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Sandy Ridge.  He survives her at home.

Mrs. Kephart was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Sandy Ridge, where she was secretary of the church Sunday school and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church Dorcas Circle.  She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Mt. Top Fire Company in Sandy Ridge.

She was a 1957 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School. She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Kephart is survived by a daughter, Shelley Reese and her husband, J.P. of Sandy Ridge; two sons, Richard W. “Rick” Kephart, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Kittanning and Scott A. “Skip” Kephart and his wife, Tracy of Sandy Ridge; a sister, Bonnie Lee Johnson and her husband, Harry of Sandy Ridge; and a brother, Ralph E. (Tiny) Cartwright and his wife, Joanne of Sandy Ridge.  She is also survived by four grandchildren, Katie Lyn Reese, Shane Kephart, Kyle Reese and Haydn Kephart.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 201, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677, or Mt. Top Ambulance Service, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy S. ‘Dot’ Brown (Provided photo)

Dorothy S. ‘Dot’ Brown, 76 of Clearfield died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born Oct. 19, 1936 in Hyde, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Dorothy (Graham) Brown.

She graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in physical education and then became employed as a physical education teacher in DuBois. For the next 42 years, she was a receptionist for Dr. Kempner, optometrist in Clearfield.

She was a member of the PA Paraoptometric Association, where she held various offices. She attended the Centre Grove United Methodist Church in Hyde.   She will always be remembered for her love of dogs and being a die-hard Penn State Nittany Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

She is survived by her twin children, Erik Brown and his wife, Robin and Krista Miller and her husband, Edward, all of Clearfield; five grandchildren; three sisters and a brother, Mona Kassab, Kathleen Forcey, Sandra Fiorentino and Raymond Brown; and her dog, Phoebe.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Brown.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. J. Robert Mellgard officiating. There will be no public visitation.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

Maxine L. Stankavich, 85 of Falls Creek died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 at Christ the King Manor. Born March 12, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Erma (Rhodes) Morrison.

On May 3, 1947, she married Benedict J. Stankavich.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1998.

She retired as a hand liner from the Jackson China Company in Falls Creek after more than 30 years of service.  While there, she was very involved in union leadership.

She was a member of both St. Joseph & St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church.

She was a graduate of the Falls Creek High School, where she was a cheerleader for four years. She enjoyed bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, word games and crocheting. She loved her dog, Mitzi.

She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Weis and her husband, James of Falls Creek, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Short, two brothers, Robert and Jimmy Morrison, an infant sister, Evelyn Morrison and three sisters, Norma Hallowell, June Erick and Lorraine McKendrick.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Fr. Dan Kresinski officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Catholic Charities, 90 Beaver Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Theodore Eugene Wise, 57, of Karthaus died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013. Born June 10, 1956, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Theodore Edwin and Clara Ellen Dent Wise.

Mr. Wise graduated from the Eau Claire High School in Columbia, SC. He was married to Deborah McLaughlin Wise of Karthaus. Mr. Wise loved the outdoors.

He’s survived by two daughters, Ashley Wise of Bennettsville, SC and Becca Wise of Karthaus and a son, Matthew Wise and his wife, Helen of West Columbia, SC.

Also surviving are four brothers, Donald Wise and his wife, Lynn of San Jose, Calif., Rick Wise and his wife, Sharon of Columbia, SC, Tommy Wise and his wife, Jean of Winston-Salem, NC; and Steve Wise and his wife, Michelle of Janesville, Iowa; six nephews; five nieces;  and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three nephews and one niece.

The funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public visitation.

The Strange & Weaver Funeral Service of Morrisdale is serving the family.

Mark A. Krchelich, 60, of Clearfield and formerly of Perry, MO, died peacefully in his sleep Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield following a brief illness. He will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his generous spirit.

He was born July 16, 1953, in Altoona to Carmela (Pozzi) of Clearfield and the late John Krchelich. Following graduation from the Clearfield High School in 1971, he attended Edinboro University and then graduated from Penn College of Technology in Williamsport in 1974 with a degree in HVAC.

He worked for Harbison Walker Refractories from 1974-1984 on its industrial building crew and later as a maintenance supervisor at their Vandalia, MO facility. From 1984 through 2004, he owned and operated Mark Krchelich Plumbing and Heating Company, providing commercial and residential services around the Perry, MO area.

He was named Businessman of the Year for the Perry Chamber of Commerce in 1990. While in Perry, he was active in the community, supporting American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Mark Twain Rodeo Association, Liberty Community Association, Perry’s Fourth of July Celebration and Perry Elementary School.

He was an active member of St. William Catholic Church in Perry and served as Parish Council President. He also faithfully supported the upkeep and improvements for the St. Paul Church and Cemetery at Center.

He returned to Clearfield in 2006 and worked in the plumbing and heating industry. He also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, and spending time at Camp Kilroy, where he was a member.

He is survived by a son, John Krchelich and his wife, Kristin of Clarinda, Iowa; a daughter, Mary Easter and her husband, Cheston of Princeton, MO; and his former wife, Belinda of Perry, MO.

In addition to his mother, he’s survived by a brother, David and his companion, Mona Sen of Schenevus, NY; two sisters, Barbara Collar and her companion, Paul Bojalad of Clearfield and Angela McKnight and her husband, David of Philipsburg; and nieces and nephews, Kelly Karwowski, Matthew, Andrew and Philip Moore, Jacinta Collar and her husband, Ernie Ickes, Danielle and Aaron McKnight; and a great-niece, Layla Moore and great-nephew, Eli Ickes.

A memorial mass will be said at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at the St. Francis Catholic Church, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. officiating. A graveside service and burial will take place at 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Center, MO.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. William Catholic Church, P.O. Box 339, Perry, MO 63462, or St. Paul Cemetery Association, c/o Judy Couch, 300 S. Smith St., Center, MO 63436.

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

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

Mildred P. White, 89, of Clearfield died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. She was born March 30, 1924 in Windber, a daughter of the late Daniel and Angela (O’Cepek) O’Shaben.

Mrs. White was employed as a registered nurse at the Clearfield Hospital for 40 years. She had also worked at the Clearfield Vocational and Technical School, Clearfield Area School District and the American Red Cross.

She was a graduate of the Windber Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 and served with the U.S. Army Nurses Corps during World War II. She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church and the Rosary and Altar Society of the church.

She was also a member of the Clearfield Alumnae Nurses Association and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Clearfield. She volunteered at the Clearfield Hospital and the St. Francis School.

She is survived by two children, Corrine Rubbe and her husband, William of Clearfield and Charles White and his wife, Dorie of Curwensville; five grandsons; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Liskai and her husband, George of Gibsonburg, Ohio and Nancy Vasilko and her husband, John of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, John O’Shaben of Mentor, Ohio, Richard O’Shaben and his wife, Rose of Clearwater, Fla., Jacob O’Shaben of Chicago, IL and Frank O’Shaben and his wife, Darlene of Portage; a brother-in-law, Rodney White and his wife, Joanne of Marietta, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse M. White on June 18, 1988 and whom she wed May 30, 1946 in Winchester, WV.

A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home. A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, or to the Clearfield Hospital Alumnae Association, 809 Turnpike Ave., Clearfield.

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

Tina Marie Crowell, 51, of Clearfield died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at the Center for Compassionate Care at Caterbury in Pittsburgh.

She was the daughter of Blair E. Crowell of Clearfield and the late Erma Mae (Maines) Crowell, born Sept. 29, 1961 in Philipsburg.

Ms. Crowell was of the Christian faith and a homemaker.

There will be no funeral service.

There will be no visitation.

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

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

Joy A. (Galentine) Scott, 67, of Reynoldsville died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Mayport.

Born Jan. 25, 1946 in Luthersburg, she was the daughter of the late Albert V. and Adda L. (Thomas) Galentine.

she worked at Christ the King Manor. In recent years, she donated her time to the Reynoldsville Area Food Pantry.  She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in DuBois.  She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary FOE in Falls Creek.

She is survived by her two daughters, Hope (Masters) Foulk and her husband, Frank of Mayport and Marilyn (Masters) Frantz and her husband, James of Reynoldsville; two step-children, Debbie Kephart and her husband, Scott of Brockway and Steve Scott of Reynoldsville; three grandchildren, Joel Masters, Nathan Frantz and Alyssa Frantz; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl Galentine of Reynoldsville; and three sisters, Anna Mae (Galentine) Bell and Rose (Galentine) Morris of DuBois and Belva (Galentine) Gregory of Luthersburg.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, David L. Masters and Leonard E. Scott; four brothers, Al, Lee, Archie and Tim Galentine; and one step-son, Bill Scott.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gospel Center in Reynoldsville, with Pastor Mark Myers officiating.  A funeral luncheon will follow after the service.

Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery in Reynoldsville.

Memorials may be sent to DuBois Regional Medical Center Oncology Hematology Association at 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Paul J. Mellott (Provided photo)

Paul J. Mellott, 70, of Avis died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013 at the Susquehanna Health-Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport.

He was the son of the late Arthur and Jennie (Hinkle) Mellott, born April 11, 1943 in Bedford County. He married Barbara (Wayne) Wayne-Mellott on July 17, 1999 in Altoona.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Mellott was of the Episcopal faith.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons of Altoona.

He was a retired highway construction inspector/CDS operator.  He was a 1961 graduate of the Altoona Area High School and attended Penn State University, Altoona Campus, where he studied mechanical engineering.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mellott was preceded in death by two sisters, Olive Smith and Dolly Stroup and two brothers, Glenn Mellott and Lawrence Mellott.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Paul Arthur Mellott of California; a sister, Virginia Delozier of Pittsburgh; and two brothers, James Mellott and his wife, Patty of Martinsburg and Robert Mellott and his wife, Shirley of South Carolina.

The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Church of Yellow Creek in Hopewell, with James F. Wayne officiating.  Burial will be at the Yellow Creek Reformed Cemetery in Hopewell.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service Saturday at the church.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susquehanna Health Cancer Center, c/o Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd. #3, Williamsport, PA 17701.

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

Richard G. Mendat, 81, of DuBois died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

There will be no public visitation and funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family

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: Naomi L. Henry (Provided photo)

Naomi L. Henry, 93, of Clearfield died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center of Curwensville.

She was born July 24, 1920 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Murray Uriah and Zella Mae (Green) Henry.  She was retired from McGregor Sportswear.  She was member of Hyde Wesleyan Church.

She’s survived by a brother, William B. Henry of Hyde; her nieces and nephews, Nancy Wilt and her husband, Jim of LaPlata, MD; Julia Hallam and her husband, John of Osceola Mills; Mary Bowes and her husband, Jack of Hyde; Brenda Juarez and her husband, Tom of Los Olivos, Calif.; Susan Knisley  and her husband, Hal of Johnstown; Lorri Glass and her husband, Jeff of Mechanicsburg; and Jack K. Henry and his wife, Michelle, Synthia Vezza and her husband, Alex and Chuck Henry II, all of Clearfield; many great-nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Vera N. Henry of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sylvester C. Henry; a sister, Ethel P. Grove; and a nephew, John Klusak.

Honoring Miss Henry’s wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to the Hyde Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 264, Hyde, PA 16843.

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

Ernest G. Lyons, 75, of Luthersburg died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Feb. 5, 1938 in Troutville, he was the son of the late Ernie and Mary Alice (Kuntz) Lyons. On Sept. 6, 1958, he married Caroline Mae Spencer.  She survives.

He was a drill operator for 30 years.  He worked at both Benjamin Coal Company and Forsyth Drilling.

He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church.  He enjoyed hunting and camping.

He’s survived by five children, Cynthia A. Bontempo and her husband, Domenic, Shelly L. Senior and her husband, Scott and Michael E. Lyons and his wife, Sharon, all of DuBois; Scott A. Lyons and his wife, Karen of Luthersburg; and Sandra M. Hryn and her husband, Patrick of Rockton; four sisters, Grace Larson and Florence Muth, both of Punxsutawney, Shirley Nobel of DuBois and Marily Bukowsky of Troutville; a brother, Ronald Lyons of DuBois; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Lyons.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Beard officiating.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Bible Fellowship Church, 6706 Chestnut Grove Hwy., Luthersburg, PA 15848.

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

Charles D. Finger, 61, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born Aug. 9, 1952, he was the son of Benjamin A. Finger and Jacqueline (Stubbs) Finger.  His mother survives and lives in DuBois.

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

On May 2, 1987, he married Kathy Lou (Stafford) Finger.  She preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 2011.

Mr. Finger worked as the veteran’s representative and an employment counselor at Career Link for many years.

He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary Post 17, where he served as past commander and was influential in the American Legion baseball program.  He was also a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He’s survived by two step-daughters, DeLean Wagner and Char Cavalier, both of DuBois; a sister, Ellen Kay Overton and her husband, Sam of DuBois; a brother, James A. Finger and his wife, Marlene of Rutland, VT; and four step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Robert B. and Paul S. Finger.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home. An American Legion Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

A military ritual service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the Dubois Area Honor Guard from the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to the American Legion Post 17 Baseball Team, 315 Liberty Blvd., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: John Paul Ruggiero (Provided photo)John Paul Ruggiero, 45, of Morrisdale died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey.

John Paul Ruggiero, 45, of Morrisdale died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey.

He was the son of the John D. and Gail L. (Brown) Ruggiero of Drifting, born March 25, 1968 in Philipsburg.  He married the former Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Fenush on May 19, 2001 at St. Severin’s Catholic Church in Drifting.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Ruggiero was a member of St. Severin’s Catholic Church in Drifting.  He was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council #8701 in Morrisdale and a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1173 in Philipsburg.

He was employed as a heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #66 in Pittsburgh and was a 1986 graduate of West Branch High School.

Mr. Ruggiero was an avid hunter; he also enjoyed going to auctions and yard sales with his friend, Steve Biggins.

Mr. Ruggiero was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and step-grandfather, William E. Matthis.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by two sisters, Stephanie E. Green and her husband, John of Kylertown and Melissa A. Catalano of Grassflat and a brother, Mark D. Ruggiero of Morrisdale.  He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Elaine Matthis of Osceola Mills; one niece, Emily; and four nephews, Josh, Cody, Eddie and Tyler.

A private Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the St. Severin’s Catholic Cemetery in Drifting.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Online condolences may be submitted at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Frances Orwick, 88, of Philipsburg and formerly of Morrisdale, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

She was the daughter of the late Gurnee and Elsie (Yingling) McClellan, born March 10, 1925 in Philipsburg.  Her husband, Roscoe H. Orwick preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1970.

Mrs. Orwick was a member of the First Church of Christ in Philipsburg and attended the Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Allport.  She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Auxiliary, Aerie #812, Clearfield; and the Aster Rebekah Lodge #177, IOOF.

She was a former state officer in the Rebekah Lodge and a member of the Valley Voices of Philipsburg.

She was employed with Charles Navasky & Co. in Philipsburg until her retirement.  She attended the former Philipsburg High School.  And she enjoyed quilting, sewing ceramics and singing.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward (Bugger) Orwick; a grandson, Michael Denochick; a great-grandson, Brandon Denochick; three sisters, Ruth Ellen Miller, Mary Snyder and Betty Bell; and five brothers, Glenn Yingling, Clarence Yingling, George McClellan, Andrew McClellan and Nathan McClellan.

Mrs. Orwick is survived by  two daughters, Jane Green and her husband, George of Clermont, Fla. and Susan Denochick of Morrisdale; two sons, Alfred (Dom) Orwick and his wife, Tonya of Howard and John (Smoke) Orwick and his fiancée, Robin Leigey of Morrisdale; a sister, Lena McClellan of Philipsburg: 13 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Maxine Orwick of Morrisdale and her two best friends, Edie Brown of Clearfield and Jeff Ennis of Morrisdale.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Allport Cemetery in Allport.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 179 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be submitted to www.beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: James Matthew Keith (Provided photo)

James Matthew Keith, 27, of Osceola Mills died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 at his home.

He was the son of Carla M. (Stouffer) Keith of Osceola Mills and the late James C. Keith born Sept. 14, 1986 in State College.

Mr. Keith was of the Christian faith.  He was a 2004 graduate of the Bellefonte High School and was a laborer.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Andrew Garland.

Along with his mother, Mr. Keith is survived by a daughter, Chole Maddison O’Neill Keith of Bellefonte; two sisters, Nicole L. Keith-Garland of Osceola Mills and Danielle M. Keith of Maryland; and a niece, Maylin Garland of Osceola Mills.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Walker Township Pavilion (Zion), Centre County.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heath Funeral Home, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666 in memory of James M. Keith.

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

Frank J. Lutz, 80, of Houtzdale and a guest Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 at Windy Hill Village.

Born Nov. 28, 1932 in Ramey, he was a son of Mike and Anna (Whitesura) Lutz.

He served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was employed as a custodian for the Moshannon Valley School District for 20 years.

Mr. Lutz is survived by a brother, Mike Lutz of Osceola Mills and two sisters, Helen Lutz and Agnes Rodkey and her husband, Leonard of Ramey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, John, Martin, Victor, Joseph and Stephen; and three sisters, Mary Vereshack, Catherine Prince, Rose Vereshack.

There will be no public visitation at Mr. Lutz’s request.

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

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Suite 102, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Kathryn E. Misiewicz, 95, of DuBois died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Nov. 6, 1917 in Rochester Mills, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Matsko) Struk.

On July 27, 1957, she married Joseph P. Misiewicz.  He preceded her in death on March 19, 2004.

She was a homemaker and had previously worked for the Dubois Area School District in the cafeteria.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic, where she was a member of the Rosary Infant of Prague Society and had volunteered at the St. Michael Polish Festival for many years.

She was cared for locally by her only surviving sister, Margaret J. Petrick of DuBois; her nephew, Joseph W. Petrick and his wife Julia and daughter, Melina of Falls Creek; and niece, Jeanne Kolash and her husband, Michael of DuBois.  She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her three brothers and two sisters.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home. The rosary will be prayed at 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Matias M. Quinmo as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

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

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