Obituary Notice: Mabel Ellen Overdorf (Moyer) (Provided photo)

Mabel Ellen Overdorf (Moyer), 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2018

She was born Nov. 13, 1922 in Roaring Branch, Pa., a daughter of the late Lee and Sara Moyer.

She married Donald Leon Overdorf on June 22, 1941 and they had 60 wonderful years together.

She was a 1938 graduate of the West Corners School in New York, and a housewife.

She is the last of her generation and is survived by her daughter, Diane and her husband, Mark Mills of Clearfield, both of whom she loved dearly, and two other daughters and their families. She is also survived by her “grand-dog,” Lady, which she loved very much.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Robert, Elwood and Kenneth; and two sisters, Mary Eagleberger and Margaret Moyer.

Mrs. Overdorf was a proud member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and served as a deaconess and Assistant Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed yard work and making quilts as well as doing puzzles, drawing and baking.

At her request, there will be no visitation and a private ceremony. Burial will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions can be made to any local SPCA.

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

Doris A. Mullen, 87, of Clearfield and formerly of DuBois, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Aug. 19, 1930 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Irene (Freeman) Marsh.

She married Paul A. Mullen. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2003.

She retired from the Jackson China Company after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, John P. Mullen of Colorado and Jackie Harmic and her husband, Robert of Clearfield; two sisters, Nancy Long and Jean Billotte, both of Clearfield; three grandchildren, Steven Harmic and his wife, Denise and Ryan and Jamie Mullen; and one great-grandchild, Audrey Harmic.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Gale Kruse, Mildred Miller and Evelyn Collins and one brother, Joseph Marsh.

There will be no public visitation.  A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

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

Memorials may be placed with Westside United Methodist Church, Kitchen of Care, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Gloria Jean Fletcher (Provided photo)

Gloria Jean Fletcher, 64, of Curwensville went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born Dec. 30, 1953 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Mary Kay Kehoe Fletcher.

Mrs. Fletcher was last of her generation.

Surviving are her daughters, Trisha Kay Pelfrey-Sprague of Duncan, S.C., and Audra Lynn Phillips Bailey and her husband, George A. of Curwensville; grandchildren, Tyler P. Martell and Makayla L. Tucker; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Karen M. Ward.

There will be no public visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Roadtrip Lounge-Red Roof Inn, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, c/o Gloria Fletcher Account, P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Catherine J. ‘Kitty’ Owens (Provided photo)

Catherine J. ‘Kitty’ Owens, 70, of Clearfield died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her home.

She was born Jan. 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Harry Hahn Hinks and Edna Louise (Hooven) Dowd.

She retired from the Clearfield County Jail and Target Sportswear after 44 years of employment.

She enjoyed shopping with her children, playing on a dart team, hunting, camping and riding side-by-sides.  She also enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Curwensville Moose.

She is survived by her husband, Dean R. Owens, to whom she was wed Feb. 2, 1974, and her step-mother, Nancy Hinks of Mount Joy.

She is survived by four children, Robert Smith-Walker, Christopher Smith and his wife, Nikki and Wendy English and her husband, Tony, all of Clearfield, and Jason Owens and his wife, Nichole of Hyde; two grandchildren, Khorey Smith and his wife, Lisa and Kayla English; and three great-grandchildren, Cooper, Luke and Dominic.

She is also survived by two half-sisters, Barbara Ann Crawford-Brown and her husband of Reynoldsville and Joan Warner and her husband, Rick of Columbia; a half-brother, John Winsett and his wife, Tammy of York; three step-sisters, Alma Soult and her husband, Ben of Mount Joy, Bonnie Malone and her husband, Herb of Elizabethtown and Marilyn Hake and her husband, Timothy of Columbia; two step-brothers, Jesse Winsett and his wife, Beverly of Lebanon and Rick Winsett of Elizabethtown; 27 nieces and nephews; 69 great-nieces and nephews; and 15 great-great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Winsett of Lebanon and a sister-in-law, Pat Winsett of Elizabethtown.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Scott Schultz officiating.

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

As per her wishes and those of her family, in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105-3678.

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

Obituary Notice: Roy Clair Butler (Provided photo)

Roy Clair Butler, 89, of Stronach went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Born Aug. 30, 1928 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Clair E. Butler and Kathryn Marshall Butler.

He attended the Curwensville Area High School and graduated in the class of 1946.

He began his career as a lineman for Jenkinstown Utilities. Four years later, he started with Clearfield Penelec, where he gave 38 years of service.

He worked as a journeyman lineman hotstick, electric trouble and serviceman and chief lineman before becoming group supervisor of lines, the position he held at the time of his retirement in 1989.

He was also a 73-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers.

Mr. Butler was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Grampian, serving as a past member of the church’s board.  He also attended the Curry Run United Methodist Charge.

He was the last surviving founding member of the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Volunteer Fire Company, where he held positions as president and secretary-treasurer.

He served on the Building Committee for the construction of the present Curwensville Area High School, and he was a charter member for the Grampian Borough-Penn Township Municipal Authority.

Mr. Butler was a member of the Grampian Park Association, Grampian Days Committee and was a Grampian Days Parade Committee chairman and member.

He was a past member of the Grampian Lions Club and he served as a committeeman for Grampian Boy Scout Troop 11.

In 2008, the Grampian Lions Clubs awarded him ‘Man of the Year’ for his years of faithful community service.

On Oct. 15, 1948, he married Betty McCall of Stronach at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Grampian. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at St. Paul’s in 1998 with their original attendants that stood at their wedding in 1948.

In addition to his wife, Betty, he is survived by two sons, Dr. Thomas Butler and his wife, Lisa of Bellefonte and Robert Butler of Grampian; grandchildren, Rhett Butler and his wife, Kathryn of Virginia, Gail Butler Varaly and her husband, Jonas of South Carolina, Erin Butler Smith and her husband, Jeff of York, Leigh Butler and Marat Tomaev of Hershey and Tania Butler and Andrew Himes of Reynoldsville; and five great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother, Ronald Butler and his wife, Helen of Stronach and in-laws, Gail McCall Bonsall, Judy McCall Freeman and her husband, William, Wayne Neeper, Sonya McCall Barr and George ‘Buddy’ McCall and his wife, Linda.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Catherine Michaels Butler; sister-in-law, Patty McCall Neeper; brothers-in-law, James Bonsall and Thomas Barr; and nephews, Ronald Butler Jr. and Kevin Bonsall.

Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Grampian.  Burial will be at Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Grampian-Penn-Bloom Volunteer Fire Company, c/o GPB Fire Company, P.O. Box C, 251 Main St., Grampian, PA 16838.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Russell J. Kalp (Provided photo)

Russell J. Kalp, 72, of DuBois on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home.

Born Aug. 23, 1945 in Ruffs Dale, Pa., he was the son of the late Russell I. and Naomi R. (Cole) Kalp.

On June 19, 1982, he married Marian “Toots” (Dixon) Kalp. She survives.

He retired from Crown Resorts maintenance department after more than 20 years of services. Prior to that, he had worked for Latrobe Standard Steel for more than 10 years.

He was a member of the Reynoldsville and Fishers of Men Bass Clubs.  He enjoyed classic cars, fishing and hunting.

He is survived by two children, Kelly Kalp of Anchorage, Alaska, and Rusty Kalp of Ruffs Dale, Pa.; two sisters, Connie and Thelma; and a brother-in-law, Joe Dixon (Rita) of Sabula.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Kenneth Sherwood officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Lloyd D. Minns (Provided photo)

Lloyd D. Minns, 60, of Falls Creek died Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Brady Township as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Born March 29, 1958 in DuBois, he was the son of Clarence “Sonny” Minns and Alice (Carlson) Harlan.

His mother survives and lives in DuBois with her husband, Butch.  His father and his wife, Shirley Minns, preceded him in death.

Mr. Minns retired as an over-the-road truck driver.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved to ride his Harley Davidson.  He also enjoyed camping and his dogs, Tucker and Bandit.

He is survived by four children, Cori Minns of Reynoldsville, Cameron Minns of Falls Creek and Jared Minns and his wife, Deidre and Emily Ross and her husband, Donnie, all of Punxsutawney.

He is survived by three sisters, Sandra Donahue and her husband, Terry of Sykesville, Patsy Flanders and her husband, David of DuBois and Ruthie Hagan and her husband, Ronald of Troutville; two brothers, Greg Minns and his wife, Kris of Greensboro, N.C., and Gerry Kriner of DuBois; and five grandchildren, Riley Shaffer, Cheyanne Miller, Kiera and Gabriella Ross and Olivia Minns.

There will be no public visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

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

Memorial may be placed with the Gateway Humane Society, P.O. Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

Zane W. Graffius, 91, of Ramey died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Nov. 19, 1926 in Beulah, he was the son of the late Chester and Ruth (Miller) Graffius.

He was a member of the Ramey United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Coalport Masonic Lodge, Jaffa Shrine and the Operating Engineers Union.

During World War II, he was a flight trainer for the U.S. Army Air Corp.

He retired from Vipond and Vipond Co. of Hollidaysburg, where he was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic.

On July 30, 1949, he married Loretta (Jones) Graffius, who survives in Ramey. They were married for 68 years.

He is survived by a son, Warren Graffius and three daughters, Jody (Dennis) Odrosky, Jocelyn Richardson and Wanda Jean (Randy) Fulton.

Also surviving are six grandchildren, Chester Graffius, James Merritt, Timothy Graffius, Alexis Craven, Jonathan Odrosky and Logan David; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Graffius; and a sister, June Franchock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers.

Family and friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

The Coalport Masonic Lodge and Pastor Clare Pannebaker will hold a Funeral Prayer Service at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 W. Eighth St., Erie, PA 16505.

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

Obituary Notice: Charles “Pete” W. Young (Provided photo)

Charles “Pete” W. Young, 78, of DuBois died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Dec. 19, 1939 in Marion Center, Pa., he was the son of the late William and Blanche (Roush) Young.

On July 2, 1964, he married Donna L. (Snyder) Young. She preceded him in death Feb. 10, 1997.

He retired as a diesel mechanic from Shaw Mack Inc. in DuBois after 30 years of service.

He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He had been the scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster of the Boy Scout Troup 36 of DuBois since 1978. He was also a vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

He is survived by two sons, Doug W. Young and his wife, Chris and Dan A. Young, both of DuBois; two sisters, Dora Hudak and Crecia Huey and two brothers, Robert Young and Harold “Bruce” Young and his wife, Peggy, all of Ohio; and two grandchildren, Adam and Megan Young.

He was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Harold Hills officiating.

Burial will be in Bundy Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Bucktail Council, Boy Scouts of America, 209 First St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Deborah M. Swider (Provided photo)

Deborah M. Swider, 85, of DuBois died Friday, April 20, 2018 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Dec. 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Joyce (Brown) Love.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Korean War.

On April 27, 1954, she married John Swider. He preceded her in death Feb. 18, 2018.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by three sons, Larry Swider and his wife, Barbara of Fayetteville, Texas, Richard Swider and his wife Vicki of St. Louis, Mo., and Kenneth Swider and his wife, Karen of Spring Lake, N.J., and five grandchildren, John, Elysha, Michael, Megan and Andy.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jade Frano.

There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Charles M. Lee Jr. officiating.

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

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the DuBois Nursing Home, 212 S. Eighth St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Betty (Burkhouse) Hilliard, 78, of Falls Creek died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her residence.

She was born June 9, 1939 in Hormtown, a daughter of the late Richard and Mildred (Smith) Burkhouse Sr.

She married Harry Hilliard on Sept. 22, 1956 in Brockport. He survives of Falls Creek.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen Shaffer of Falls Creek; two grandsons, Eric Hilliard and his wife, Bridgette of DuBois and Aaron Shaffer of Falls Creek and great-grandchildren, Riley and Katlyn Shaffer and Justin and Erica Hilliard.

She is also survived by two sisters, Martha Shaffer and her husband, Wendel of Falls Creek and Hazel Nolf of Brookville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Kester and Ethel Benedek and Gertrude Zimmerman and a brother, Richard Burkhouse Jr.

There will be no public visitation and a private funeral service will be held.  Burial will be in the Smith Cemetery, Hormtown.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Dennis Clair Lamoreau (Provided photo)

Dennis Clair Lamoreau left the bonds of this world Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home in Clearfield in the presence of his devoted wife, Kathleen “Cougar.”

He was of the Christian faith. “There ain’t no grave can hold my body down.”

Mr. Lamoreau was born March 14, 1948 in Clearfield, the son of the late Clair Lamoreau and Barbara (Lentz) of Mahaffey.

He graduated from the Westfield, Mass., Trade School in 1965. He led a rough-and-tumble life for a time, mastering many skills and earning wisdom the hard way.

He was a laborer of great renowned for his skill with an excavator, backhoe and other large equipment, in addition to as a blaster, road construction worker and truck driver.

One of Mr. Lamoreau’s favorite sayings was “There’s the right way, the wrong way and the Lamoreau way.”

He enjoyed long country rides on his many Harley Davidsons over the years with his friends, especially Poozie Round and the late Lynn Shomo.

He also enjoyed cooking and excelled at it, especially for family, holidays and parties. His chili was famous at the Memorial Day Picnic at the Ranch in Frenchville for many years.

There was always a pot of coffee ready for Barb Haversack when she came to visit. Stock car racing and NASCAR were also his favorite pastimes.

Following a bike accident/stroke that left him disabled, he enjoyed perusing the Auto Locator for hours each week.

He always had a quick comeback in conversation. You would think he and Kathy were Ricky and Lucy at times. They enjoyed dancing and music throughout their marriage.

He had a daughter, Beth Lamoreau from an earlier marriage, with one granddaughter, Alssya Broome.

One June 30, 1985, he wed Kathleen Blowers, and he became a father to Justin Ogden. He was always supportive and influential in Justin’s life and career.

He encouraged Justin to explore CB and Ham radio, which led him to civil air patrol and cell phone forensics to locate lost people.

Justin, his wife, Amy and their daughters, Natalie and Grace Ogden of Virginia, will remember and honor him.

Mr. Lamoreau is survived by his brothers, Joey of Chess Falls, Clair Jr. (Brandi) of Curwensville and Shawn (Joyce) Lamoreau of Grampian; his sister, Cissy (Bobby) Reese of Port Matilda; and his step-mother, Carol “Sis” Bracken.

Also surviving are his sister-in-law, Helen (John) Rhine of Curwensville; three brothers-in-law, Larry (Jan) of Missouri, Ray (Nancy) of Indiana and Mel (Gloria) Blowers of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Blowers in May of 2017.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Pastor George W. Solley officiating.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Penn Highlands Community Nurses Hospice, Attn. Circle of Friends, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Raymond F. “Windy” Maines, 86, of Shiloh went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Sept. 25, 1931 in Blaucs Mesnil, France, he was the son of the late Lewis and Julia Richard Maines.

On May 28, 1954, he wed Dolores R. Bock Maines at the Dale United Methodist Church, Bigler. She preceded him in death in 2014.

He is survived by his children, Vickie Erickson and her husband, Tom of Kylertown and Jody J. Maines of Shiloh; grandchildren, Doug Maines, Brian Maines, Tiffany English and Tylor Erickson; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Mitchell Maines of Clearfield.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sons, Barry, Rick and Terry Maines; one sister; and four brothers.

Mr. Maines retired from Lady Jane Colliery, Penfield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Leigey-Renaud Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8386, Frenchville.

He cherished the time he spent with his wife and going camping with her. He also loved playing cards with his friends.

There will be no public visitation. A public Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Dale United Methodist Church, Bigler, with Lay Minister Bill Conway officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded at the church by members of the Clearfield VFW Post 1785, Clearfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to, Dale United Methodist Church, 319 Bigler Rd., Bigler, PA 16825.

Obituary Notice: Deborah A. Mattern (Provided photo)

Deborah A. Mattern of Clearfield died Monday, April 16, 2018. She was 63.

Mrs. Mattern was born June 11, 1954 in Philipsburg to parents, Alice Elaine (Nelson) and Bernard Paul Kutch. Her mother survives in Fallentimber.

Mrs. Mattern graduated from the Glendale High School in 1972. She was a registered nurse, having obtained her education from The Philipsburg State General Hospital School of Nursing in 1976.

She demonstrated her aptitude by scoring in the top 2 percent of the nation on her licensing examination.

During her career, Mrs. Mattern worked at Philipsburg Hospital, Altoona and Mercy Hospitals, Clearfield Hospital, DuBois Regional Medical Center and Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was proficient in emergency and intensive care, mental health, renal dialysis and senior care. Mrs. Mattern served as a supervisor of Clearfield Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and at Mountain Laurel.

Accolades of Mrs. Mattern’s professional career are attributed to her compassion for patients, her intuitive understanding of medicine, her composure during an emergency and her grace with her co-workers.

She retired from nursing to devote her time to her ailing husband.

On June 12, 1987, she married J. Richard Mattern II, Esquire of Clearfield. He preceded her in death Sept. 30, 2016.

She was also preceded in death by her father, Bernard Paul Kutch and a brother, Bernard Gregory Kutch.

Mrs. Mattern was most radiant when she danced with her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Mattern continue to be credited with their ability to captivate an audience.

Mrs. Mattern is survived by her daughter, Christine J. Kutch and her companion Timothy M. Ryan Jr. and their son, Taylor N. Kutch of Clearfield; her daughter, Melanie S. Croyle and her husband, David and their children, Ethan and Elliott of Sandy Ridge; her sister, Donna M. Hartian and her husband, Kevin and their children, Olivia and Nathan of Virginia; her brother, Curtis P. Kutch and his companion, Candace Snyder of Altoona;  her brother, David J. Kutch of Fallentimber; her brother, Daniel A. Kutch and his wife, Stephanie and their children, Elisa, Emily and Joshua of Altoona; her step-son, William Ulerich Mattern and his wife, Heather of Tennessee; her step-son, Richard Kemple Mattern and his wife, Jennifer and their children, Rowan and Brenna of Florida; her sister-in-law, Pamela Bell and her husband, Hiram and their children, Mary Elizabeth and David of North Carolina; a brother-in-law, Charles Mattern of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Constance Ulerich Meaney and her husband, Raymond of California.

Mrs. Mattern is also survived by her devoted friend, Maria Franson of Clearfield.

Based upon Mrs. Mattern’s adoration of and devotion to her surviving canine companion, Abigail Van Buren Mattern, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Animal Welfare Council/Allegheny Spay and Neuter Clinic in Woodland, PA, c/o Kimberly McKenrick.

Mrs. Mattern was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Fr. Brandon M. Kleckner as celebrant.

A reception for friends will follow at the location of Mr. and Mrs. Mattern’s most notable dance floor, Elks BPOE, 301 N. Second St., Clearfield, PA.

Mrs. Mattern has been placed in the care of her friend, J. Charles Heath of The Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC, Osceola Mills. Online memorials may be submitted at www.heathfuneral.com.

Norman V. “Bud” Dale, 91, of Clearfield died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Jan. 29, 1927, the son of the late Edgar and Rilla (McKee) Dale.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He went on to work for District 20 Office for PennDOT as a construction inspector.

He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club, Coudersport Consistory, Masonic Lodge 555 and Accepted Masons in Duke Center, Pa., and Zem Zem Temple, Erie, Pa.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara D. Burns of Hollidaysburg and several nieces and nephews, Jeffery Johnston of Mill Hall, Dr. Kimberly Johnston of Reading, Robert D. Burns of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Susan Burns of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Scott Burns of Hollidaysburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Betty D. Johnston and long-time companion, Janet K. McCamley.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. April 27 at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Robert Way officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the VFW. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.

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

Obituary Notice: Joseph E. Venerick (Provided photo)

Joseph E. Venerick, 77, of Clearfield died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Knickerbocker Villa.

Mr. Venerick was born Feb. 11, 1941 in Centre Hall, the son of Paul D. and Freeda M. (Summers) Venerick.

He was a graduate of the Clearfield High School and the Williamsport Area Community College.

Mr. Venerick retired from PennDOT, having worked as a bridge inspector.

He was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield.

Mr. Venerick was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served during the Vietnam era.

He was a life member of the Clearfield Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 540. He was an avid hunter.

He is survived by a sister, Judith Hosheit of Westerly, R.I., and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Venerick was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Linda Snyder and Charlotte Willis; and a brother, Paul Venerick Jr.

Honoring Mr. Venerick’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Zion Hill Cemetery, Centre Hall, with the Rev. John White officiating.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Obituary Notice: Russell P. Reiter (Provided photo)

Russell P. Reiter, 52, of Roanoke, Va., died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Born April 6, 1966 in Philipsburg, he was a son of Edward P. Reiter, who survives of Philipsburg, and the late June (Roach) Reiter.

He was a 1984 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School and a 1988 graduate of Penn State.

He was employed in sales in the physical therapy field. He was an avid bicyclist.

In addition to his father, he is survived by two sons, Matthew and Joshua, both of Roanoke, Va.; his sister, Amy M. Reiter of Wentworth, N.H.; his brother, Edward E. Reiter of Philipsburg; and sisters, Katie Ellis of Boalsburg, Elizabeth White of Castle Rock, Colo., and Annie McCarty of Colorado Springs, Colo.

He is also survived by his girlfriend, Robin Brookman of Roanoke, Va., nieces, nephews, many friends and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his mother, June Reiter, on Dec. 20, 1974 and by his step-mother, Daisy Reiter, on Aug. 18, 2016.

A memorial will be held from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at Oakey’s Funeral Home (South Chapel), 4257 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke, VA, 24018, followed by a gathering at the home of Robin Brookman.

A memorial in Philipsburg will be held at later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Moshannon Valley Branch of the YMCA, P.O. Box 426, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgren-spewock.com.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home Inc., 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: Joshua T. Ireland (Provided photo)

Joshua T. Ireland, 23, of Brookville died unexpectedly Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home.

Born May 9, 1994 in DuBois, he was the son of Thomas P. and Cynthia P. (Smay) Ireland of Curwensville. They survive.

A 2012 graduate of the Curwensville High School, he had attended Waynesburg University and his intent was to continue his education in the fall at Penn State. He also completed his four-year obligation with the Army National Guard.

On Dec. 23, 2017 at Meade Chapel in Knoxdale, he married the former Victoria J. Kniseley. She survives.

He was a member of the New Hope Church in Clarion as well as Trout Unlimited. He was also an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed fishing, especially fly fishing and hunting, and he loved Mustang cars.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by a step-son, Maximus A. Chappel of Brookville; a brother, Kris L. (Holly) Ireland of Stoneham, Mass.; his grandparents, Clair and Ruth Ann Ireland of Curwensville and Clyde and Marcia Smay Sr. of Clearfield; a step grandfather, William Stoy of Ashville, Pa.; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandmother, Peggy Stoy.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 72 N. Sixth St., Grampian.

A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with the Pastor Collin Koch and the Rev. Ed Gresick officiating.

The family suggests memorial donation be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong Funeral Home, Gregory K. Furlong, FD, 50 Broad St., Summerville.

Friends and family may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, order flowers and obtain additional information at www.furlongfuneralhom.com.

Obituary Notice: Paul E. Dimond (Provided photo)

Paul E. Dimond, 79, of Chester Hill died Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. He was born Feb. 28, 1939 in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

He was of the Christian faith. He graduated in 1957 from Niagara Falls High School. Following high school, he served with the Navy for 10 years, which included service during the Vietnam War era.

After concluding his naval service, he was employed as an information technology supervisor with the former Philipsburg State General Hospital until it was closed.

He was then employed as a supervisor with PennDOT, Clearfield District Office, until his retirement.

He was married April 25, 1984, in (Gearhartville) RD Philipsburg, to the former Carol Joan Butterworth, who survives at home.

He is also survived by one daughter, Rebecca L. Dimond and her companion, Darren Zapsky of Coalport; a son, Gary L. Harrison and his wife, Patty of Irvona; six grandchildren, Zachary, Deanna and her fiancé, Joe, Christina, Daniele, Kayla and her husband, Shane and Chrissy and her husband, Derek; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Verla of Freedom, Pa.; a son-in-law, Wayne Gibbs of Lanse; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lysa R. Gibbs; a son, Douglas E. Dimond; a grandson, Brad Harrison; two sisters, Marge and Ruth; and two brothers, Kenneth and Richard.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Pastor Jim Hollister, officiating.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Philipsburg Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

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

Obituary Notice: Helen S. Rowles (Provided photo)

Helen S. Rowles, 88, of Clearfield died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Donnell House, Washington.

She was born Nov. 1, 1929, a daughter of the late Angelo and Sarah (Caroleo) Spagnolo.

Mrs. Rowles retired from the Clearfield Area Middle School.  In her free time, she enjoyed traveling with her family and crocheting.

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

She is survived by two children, Harold D. ‘Butch’ Rowles of Canonsburg and Bethany Kramer Koneski and her husband, Edward of Houston; four grandchildren, Amanda Rowles, Ashley Cramer, Kiley Turner and her husband, Jon and Nicholas Kramer; five great-grandchildren, Bailey Rowles, Maliha and Tytun Barney and Kendall and Blake Cokain; and a brother, Raymond Spagnolo of Greensburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold D. Rowles, on April 17, 2001; a son-in-law, Allen Kramer; four sisters, Josephine Shaw, Ann Howe, Frances ‘Chich’ Hitchcock and Virginia ‘Dena’ Wilson; and two brothers, Anthony and John Spagnolo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Fr. Brandon Kleckner as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

The rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m. Monday 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 American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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