Obituary Notice: Ann K. Law (Provided photo)

Ann K. Law, 86, of Clearfield died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born Nov. 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Henry L. and Delia (Beahan) Krebs.

Mrs. Law retired as the assistant to the publisher in charge of business at The Progress newspaper, where she was employed for many years.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, where she also was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society.  Mrs. Law was also a former member of the Old Town Players.

She is survived by her husband, Clair M. Law, to whom she was married Sept. 8, 1956 at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield; a daughter, Mary Ann McMullen and her husband, Brian of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Didiano and her husband, Bruno of Pittsburgh and Jonathan McMullen of Clearfield; and three siblings, Thomas Krebs and his wife, Eleanor of Hilton Head, S.C., and Mary Michael and Msgr. Henry Krebs, both of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Krebs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. Henry L. Krebs and Fr. Brandon M. Kleckner as celebrants. 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. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

At the funeral home Tuesday, a Christian Vigil service will be at 1:45 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis School, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Dean M. Butterworth, 85, formerly of Sleepy Hollow, Philipsburg RD, died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born March 10, 1933 in Philipsburg, he was a son of Edwin and Mabel Pearl (Irwin) Butterworth.

He was a 1951 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, South Philipsburg.

He retired from the River Hill Coal Company, where he was a heavy equipment repairman.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korea War era.

On June 24, 1951 in Philipsburg, he married Patricia J. Frank, who died May 30, 2008.

He is survived by two sisters, Carol Joan Dimond of Chester Hill and Janet Lou Miller of Lock Haven and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Theora Williamson and five brothers, Irwin L. Butterworth, Maynard Butterworth, Gerald Ray Butterworth, Jon E. “Jack” Butterworth and Eldon E. Butterworth.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dahlgren-Spewock Funeral Home Inc., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Scott Hartsock officiating.

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.  Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgren-spewock.com.

Obituary Notice: Eunice R. Marvel (Provided photo)

Eunice R. Marvel, 86, of Frenchville died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.

She was born June 5, 1931 in Southern Chester County, a daughter of the late Raymond and Agnes (Connell) Rosazza.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed.  She was a former Girl Scout and 4-H Horse and Pony Club leader in Landenberg, Pa.

She grew mushrooms for many years and retired from Gourmet’s Delight Mushroom Co. in Avondale, Pa.  She loved all animals and was an avid horsewoman who liked foxhunting and carriage driving.  She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frenchville.

She is survived by three daughters, Rosemary A. Marvel and Elaine M. Henry and her husband, Robert, both of Frenchville, and Valerie L. Marvel of Elkton, Md.; three grandchildren, Todd M. Henry and his wife, Anau, Steven R. Henry and Selena Ortega-Marvel; two great-grandchildren, Ngata and Ileini Henry; and a sister, Elizabeth Parsons and her husband, Floyd of Avondale, Pa.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Martorano.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frenchville, with Fr. David Perry as celebrant.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the church Friday, May 4.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Orphans of the Storm, c/o Peggy Sass, 223 Hill St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or Knickerbocker Villa, 304 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Helene Louise Eminhizer (Provided photo)

Helene Louise Eminhizer, 91, of Drifting went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born April 9, 1927 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Steinkirchner Folmar.

On April 23, 1946, she wed Rodman Otto Eminhizer, who preceded her in death in 2013.

Surviving are her daughters, Gloria Evans and her husband, Al of Dallas, Texas, Mary Kay Sperfslage and her husband, Steve, Brent Eminhizer and his wife, Annie and Scott Eminhizer and his wife, Toni, all of Drifting, and Anita Ravert and her husband, Charles of Morrisdale; grandchildren, Robert, Randy, Rod, Jason Scott, Jody Lynn, Michael, Jennifer, Jonathon, Corey and Chantel; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Danielle, Ashley, Jarod, Lacey, Cody,  Brodey, Kodey, Christopher, Michael, Joshua, Jessica, Emily, Cameron, Gage, Nevaeh and Catrin; and great-great-grandchildren, Kadey, Kimber, Slade and Rylann Rose.

She was the last of her generation. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded by a granddaughter, Lori; sisters, Genieve, Martha, Amanda, Margherita and Carmella; and a brother, Jerome.

Mrs. Eminhizer was a member of the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting. She was very dedicated to her church and enjoyed working at the Labor Day picnics.

She was a postmaster for 38 years. She loved spending time with her family and her cat, Missy.

In the summertime, she loved being in her garden and enjoyed swimming in her pool. She taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren how to swim.

She enjoyed going to Florida for the winter months with her husband, Rod, where they spent time playing shuffle board and riding bikes. She also loved shopping and going out to eat.

Family and friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat. The Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting with Father David A. Perry Jr. as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836-0159.

Obituary Notice: The Rev. Jack J. Bremigen (Provided photo)

The Rev. Jack J. Bremigen, 96, of Clearfield died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Ridgeview Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Oct. 6, 1921 in Jersey Shore, a son of the late Francis and Maude (Busler) Bremigen.

He was an ordained minister for the Assembly of God Church for more than 60 years.  He served in Slate Run, Montoursville, Hammersley Fork, Shamokin, Milesburg and Clearfield.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, having served during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Lois V. (Levin) Bremigen of Clearfield and three daughters, Ruth Hill and her husband, the Rev. Larry of Springfield, Mo., and Sharon Shimko and Joyce Wisor and her husband, Kevin, both of Clearfield.

He is survived by seven grandsons, Jeffrey and Christopher Hill, William and David Shimko, and Kevin Jr., Kenten and Kurtis Wisor; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Maloney of Birmingham, Ala., and Patricia McDonald and Mary Adriance, both of Albany, N.Y.; and two brothers, William Bremigen of Albany, N.Y., and Lloyd Bremigen of Jersey Shore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Helen Czub; two brothers, Leroy and Daniel Bremigen; and a son-in-law, F. William Shimko.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at the Jersey Shore Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Hill, son-in-law, officiating.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4 at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands 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.

Donna J. Hynds, 78, of Curwensville died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

She was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Butler, a daughter of the late Hannah Ruth Gattola.

Mrs. Hynds was a home health care giver for most of her life.  In her spare time, she was an avid reader.

She was the beloved mother of Todd Hynds and his wife, Nancy of Zanesville, Ohio, Daniel Ryan Hynds of York and Shannon Kichi and her husband, Karl of Clearfield; loving grandmother of Christi Kirk Jr., Ryan Victoria Hynds and Samantha G. Hynds; adoring great-grandmother of Karsen Kirk; and caring sister of Aileen ‘Fay’ Bish of Brockway.

At her request, there will be no public viewing.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Esther R. Nelson (Provided photo)

Esther R. Nelson, 84, of DuBois died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois.

Born Jan. 27, 1934 in Penfield, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Dillullo) Muccio.

On Sept. 21, 1957, she married Robert E. Nelson. He survives.

She worked as a secretary for the United Cerebral Palsy. She was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and very active in many church affairs.

She enjoyed golfing, swimming and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by two children, Debra Showers and her husband, Steve and David Nelson and his wife, Pam, both of DuBois, and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Carpin and four brothers, Angelo, Thomas, John and Anthony Muccio.

There will be a private family visitation. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Kirby officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

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

Memorials can be placed with Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 First St., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be placed with www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: N. Jane Woolridge (Provided photo)

N. Jane Woolridge, 73, of Bellefonte and formerly of West Decatur, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Oct. 22, 1944 in Spangler, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Lucas Radomsky.

She was wed to Clayton Husted, who preceded her in death in 2015.

Surviving are her son, Daniel Clayton Husted and his wife, Courtney Lynn of West Decatur; her grandchildren, Alexander Daniel Husted and Cara Lynn Husted; and her brother, Jack Radomsky and his wife, Karen of Allport.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Mae Orgas and Eleanor “Norky” Pecosh.

Mrs. Woolridge was a member of the St. John’s Orthodox Church in Hawk Run. She was a member of the American Organization of Registered Nurses (AORN).

She was a 1961 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School. She graduated from the Philipsburg Hospital School of Nursing; she was also a graduate of Penn State and became a registered nurse.

She worked at the Philipsburg Hospital and then the Clearfield Hospital as a registered nurse for 30 years. She also worked at the Mount Nittany Medical Center for 10 years.

She loved to be with family and friends as well as to travel. She loved animals and donated to a variety of animal causes. She played the piano.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John’s Orthodox Church, Hawk Run, where a Panachida Service will be held at 7 p.m.

Family and friends will also be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

A funeral service will be celebrated at St. John’s Orthodox Church at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Peter Benyo and the Very Rev. Archpriest John Reeves. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: SPCA of Clearfield County and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 333 E. Carson St., Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Harold T. Schnarrs, 81, of Allport and formerly of Gearheartville, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

A public celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May, 5 at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport, with the Rev. James Hollister officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with a luncheon following in the social hall. Burial will be in the Allport Cemetery, Allport.

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

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

Marsha M. Marsh, 67, of DuBois died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her home.

Born April 8, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Thelma (Wilson) Kessler.

In 1969, she married Earl E. Marsh. He survives.

She worked as an aide at the DuBois Village and Christ the King Manor.

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

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be place with the Mount Zion Methodist Church, 16 Denton Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Lois V. Bremigen (Provided photo)

Lois V. Bremigen, 90, of Clearfield died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born June 25, 1927 in Olanta, a daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (Rummings) Levin.

Mrs. Bremigen was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a minister with the Assemblies of God.

She is survived by her three daughters, Ruth Hill and her husband, the Rev. Larry of Springfield, Mo., and Sharon Shimko and Joyce Wisor and her husband, Kevin, both of Clearfield.

She is survived by seven grandsons, Jeffrey and Christopher Hill, William and David Shimko and Kevin Jr., Kenten and Kurtis Wisor and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by three sisters, Avanelle Houser of Williamsport, Dorothy Wolfe and her husband, Donald of Jersey Shore and Carolyn Jones and her husband, William of Ten Mile, Tenn., and a brother, Kenneth Levin of Kirkland, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; she was recently preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Jack J. Bremigen on April 25, 2018; a son-in-law, F. William Shimko; a sister, Velma Hilborn; and four brothers, William, Donald, Gordon and Gary Levin.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jersey Shore Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Hill, son-in-law, officiating.

She will be laid to rest at the same time as her husband, the Rev. Jack Bremigen, who died last week.

A memorial service will be held for both Mrs. Bremigen and her husband, the Rev. Jack Bremigen, at 11 a.m. Friday at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Convoy of Hope, P.O. Box 219368, Kansas City, MO 64121-7246.

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

Obituary Notice: Norman R. Brown Sr. (Provided photo)

Norman R. Brown Sr., 86, of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home.

Born Oct. 12, 1931, he was the son of the late James and Ida (Osewalt) Brown.

He married Ruth Ann (Love) Brown on Sept. 22, 1956 in Houtzdale. She survives at home.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Osceola Lodge No. 515 Free & Accepted Masons and the Altoona Consistory.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a former Philipsburg-Osceola school board member, serving as its president for four years.

He was a member of the founding board of the Central Intermediate Unit (CIU); a former member of the Osceola Mills Recreation Board; a pack leader for the Cub Scouts No. 48 for eight years; a former member and president of the Umbria Cemetery Board; and a member of the Nittany Lion Club. He was also a ruling elder of the church.

Mr. Brown was a retired housing manager at the Penn State University and a parking lot supervisor at Beaver Stadium for Penn State football.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Brown.

Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Connie McCartney and her husband, Tim and Linda Fetzer and her husband, Tom, all of State College; two sons, Norman R. Brown Jr. and his wife, Lorie and James H. Brown and his wife, Melissa, all of State College; and three sisters, Lorraine Gill and her husband, Clarence of Boyertown and Donna J. Henry and Elaine Mathis, both of Osceola Mills.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Todd Brown, Christen Latsley, Ashley Pankiw, Chelsea McCartney and Makayla Fetzer.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Robert W. Bruinooge officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 235, Osceola Mills, PA 16666 or to the Clear-Centre Pool, 519 Pruner St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Timothy G. Lombardo, 60, of Curwensville and formerly of Clearfield, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

Born June 16, 1957 in York, he was the son of the late Guy M. and Betty J. (Williams) Lombardo.

He married Paula E. (Guevara) Lombardo, on June 17, 1978 in York, who survives.

Mr. Lombardo was of the Lutheran faith. He was self-employed as a recycler and a graduate of the Central York High School in York.

His parents preceded him in death.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Dawn Marie Guevara of Savanna, Ga.; two sons, Christopher Lee Lombardo of York and David Lombardo of Clearfield; one sister, Ann English of Hyde; and three brothers, D. Michael Lombardo and his wife, Deborah of York, Samuel Lombardo of Clearfield and Todd E. Lombardo and his wife, Lola of Woodland.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services LLC in Osceola Mills is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Obituary Notice: Mary E. Bumbarger (Provided photo)

Mary E. Bumbarger, 60, of Clearfield died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her home.

She was born Sept. 23, 1957 in Hammond, Ind., a daughter of the late Richard and Diane (Slater) Kilar.

She had most recently been employed at PMG Pennsylvania Group, Philipsburg. She had previously worked at Berg Electronics for 18 years. She was talented at Stampin’ Up, a homemade card-making hobby.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. In her spare time, she enjoyed to read.

She is survived by her husband, Michael C. Bumbarger; three children, Arianne Stojkovic and her husband, Matthew of Richmond, Texas, Elizabeth Segraves and her husband, Anthony of Williamsport and Michael Bumbarger II and his wife, Kayleigh of River Ridge, La.; five grandchildren; and one ‘soon-to-be’ grandchild.

She was the oldest of three brothers and three sisters, all of whom survive, as well as many nieces and nephews.

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

Burial will follow in the Bigler Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Honor Guard.

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.

At the funeral home Monday, the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m. and the Christian Vigil service will be held at 7:45 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309.

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

Rose M. Rauch, 88, of Clearfield died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born Nov. 29, 1929, a daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Billotte) Kyler.

Mrs. Rauch worked at Bell Telephone as an operator and Shawville Coal and Lingle Coal Company. She worked in various bookkeeping positions and most recently for Lawrence Township.

She was a member of the Shawville United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for various events. She was also a member of the LIFT Group.

She’s survived by three children, Louis Rauch and his wife, Darlene of Curwensville, Colleen Rumery and her husband, John of Clearfield and Bonnie Myers of Indiana; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Francine Shipley of Shawville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents;  loving husband, Joseph Rauch, to whom she was married Aug. 19, 1949 and who died Aug. 23, 1999; three brothers, Louis,  Rene and Everett Kyler;  two sisters, Yvonne Stradley and Loretta Chencharick; a son-in-law, Robert Myers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Robert Henry officiating. Burial will be at Eden Cemetery.

Friends and family are invited to the funeral home from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shawville United Methodist Church, Route 879, Shawville, PA 16873.

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

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

Margaret Ann Harzinski, 89, of Curwensville died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

Born Feb. 4, 1929, she was the daughter of Oscar and Caroline (Kupko) Sutika.

Mrs. Harzinski had worked for the former Ames Department Store in Clearfield as a customer service representative.

She was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville, where she also was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

On Aug. 21, 1948 in Curwensville, she wed Raymond George Harzinski, who preceded her in death May 15, 2016.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Joseph Lash; and five brothers, Andrew, Frank, John, Henry and Oscar “Sonny” Sutika.  She was the last member of her generation.

Surviving are four children, Karen Rogers and her husband, Harry “Zip” of Paoli, Pa., JoAnn Wills and her husband, Bob of Curwensville and Susan Sherick and her husband, Frank and Raymond Steven Harzinski and his wife, Jodi, both of Clearfield.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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

A private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville at a later date.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

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

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.

Esther Louise Neeper, 78, of Clearfield died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home.

She was born Dec. 27, 1939, a daughter of the late Leonard Lee ‘Hoppy’ Glace Sr. and Betty Louise (Miller) Glace.

She was a homemaker. She was also employed as a waitress and server at multiple establishments in the area.

She was a member of the ladies auxiliaries of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6, the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars F. Michael Sicks Post No. 1785 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812.

She is survived by her children, Edward Neeper Jr. and his wife, Lorie (Jeannie) of Curwensville, Earl Neeper and his wife, Annette and Tina Neeper, both of Clearfield, Brenda Sloppy and her husband, Gerald of Ansonville, Anita Voss and her husband, Donald of Manassas, Va., and Brian Neeper of Butler; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Kephart and Thelma Maines, both of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leroy Neeper, on April 23, 1997 and to whom she was wed Dec. 19, 1958 at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Clearfield.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard ‘Sonny’ Glace Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.  Burial will follow in the Centre Cemetery, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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.

Herman Smith, 73, of Irvona died May 3, 2018 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

Born Nov. 15, 1944 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Frances (Freeman) Smith.

He was a member of the Irvona Fire Company. He served as a past treasurer for the fire company.

He was recently a member of the Irvona Borough Council. He previously served as vice president. He was an avid NASCAR fan.

He’s survived by his wife, Gail (Merritt) Smith; son, Daniel Smith and his wife, Sandra of Irvona; and sisters, Jackie Pavlo and Dorothy Swisshelm and her husband, Russell, both of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George Smith, David Smith, William Smith, Joseph Smith, Homer Smith, Robert Smith and the Rev. JT Campbell; sisters, Frances Hockenberry, Beverly Thompson, Joan Harrison and Marian Berry; niece, Dorothy Hockenberry; grandson, Jacob Daniel Smith; and granddaughter, Kathryn Ann Smith.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Lloyd Dimmick Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastors Dick Michael and Jim Hurd officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, rural LaJose.

Obituary Notice: Marsha A. Shifter (Provided photo)

Marsha A. Shifter, 70, of Clearfield died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Knickerbocker Villa.

She was born Dec. 7, 1947, the daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude (Livergood) Kyler.

On July 19, 1969, she married Duane Shifter at the West Side United Methodist Church.

She was a 1965 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School and 1966 graduate of the DuBois Business College.

She went on to work for the Clearfield Area School District as a teacher’s aide.

She was a member of the Center Grove United Methodist Church.  One of her favorite pastimes was reading.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Duane Shifter of Clearfield; three sons, Brian Shifter and Kevin Shifter and his wife, Autumn, both of Clearfield, and Jeffery Shifter and his wife, Adrianne; two grandchildren, John and Gianna Shifter, both of Pittsburgh; a brother, Richard Kyler and his fiancée, Vicki McCauslin of Rockton; a sister, Sharon Domire and her husband, Rod of College Station, Texas; a sister-in-law, Jeannine Barger and her husband, Robert of Clearfield; two aunts, Joan Marshall of Jersey Shore and Jean Price and her husband, James of Clearfield; four nephews; and two nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in Eden Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. An additional hour of viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

John “PJ” Patterson, 68, of Irvona died May 4, 2018 at his residence.

He was born June 27, 1949 in Philipsburg, the son of the late Frederick and Lois (Sincox) Patterson. He was married to Judy (Noel) Patterson, who survives.

Mr. Patterson was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Coalport Free & Accepted Masons Lodge 574; the Fred R. Korman Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 55, where he was a past noble grand; Coalport Lions Club, where he was a past president, lion tamer and tail twister; the Richard L. Beers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7043; Clearfield County Planning Commission; Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association; and Glendale Industrial Development Association, where he was president and Irvona Borough, where he was mayor at the time of his death.

In addition to his wife, he’s survived by his daughters, Tiffany Patterson of South Riding Va., and Jennifer O’Shell and her husband, Denny of Irvona and sons, John Patterson of Houtzdale, Matthew Patterson of Haymarket, Va., and John Weakland of Rosebud.

Mr. Patterson is also survived by his grandsons, Devon Patterson and Piper Rolli and granddaughters, Nichole Coccia and Samantha Warner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lori Hewitt-Patterson.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., 91 Rose St., Irvona.

The IOOF will hold a service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A masonic service will be held at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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