Roberta J. “Bertie” Gallagher, 59 of DuBois died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born May 13, 1954, she was the daughter of Don and Evelyn (Martino) Reid.  Her mother survives and lives in Sykesville.

On Nov. 18, 1972, she married John L. Gallagher.  He survives.

She’d been a teacher’s aide at the Highland Street Elementary School since 1989.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  She loved to spend time and spoil her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed reading.

She’s survived by two sons, Shawn Gallagher and his wife, Jen of Anchorage, AK and Brian Gallagher and his wife, Franny of DuBois; a daughter, Samantha Panighetti and her husband, Louie of Edinboro; a brother, Don Reid and his wife, Dolly of Sykesville; and nine grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Lauren, Zachary, Claire, Sophia, Dominic, Mario and Niccolo.

She was preceded in death by her father and her sister, Donna Radaker.

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

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Julia M. McHenry, 71, of Houtzdale died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital.

She was born July 30, 1942 at Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Tuch) McHenry.

She was a 1961 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School and worked in the food service department of the former Philipsburg State Hospital from 1961 until 1980.

She was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

She’s survived by a sister, Joanne Fontanella and her husband, Thomas of Niagara Falls, NY; two nephews, Mark and Paul Fontanella; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Smith of Arlington, TX.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Smith on Jan. 20, 1997.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday in Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Fr. Stanley J. Swacha as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Josephine Rilla Shaffer (Provided photo)

Josephine Rilla Shaffer, 86, of Curwensville and formerly of Colonial Courtyard in Clearfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 at Marion Manor, Curwensville.

She was born Dec. 8, 1926 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Leonard Sr. and Rilla (Hooven) Gearhart.

Mrs. Shaffer graduated from the Clearfield Area High School in 1944 and had worked in several clerical positions at various locations including Florida, the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and at Harbison Walker Refractory in Clearfield. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and will always be remembered for her pies at Thanksgiving and hosting family holiday meals. She also truly enjoyed the role of being a Pastor’s wife, having served in the ministry with her husband for many years.

She is survived by two children, Barbara J. Westover and her husband, Leon of Curwensville and David P. Shaffer and his wife, Karen of Meadville; four grandchildren, Aaron D. Westover and his wife, Alyssa of Reading; Gretchen Rilla Westover of Ashburn, VA, Ben Shaffer and his wife, Cara of Haslet, TX and Brock Shaffer of Clearfield; and two great-granddaughters, Adeline and Olivia Shaffer of TX.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Robert E. Shaffer on Sept. 18, 2004 and whom she wed July 7, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Surber, Mary Dague and Dorothy Lansberry; and two brothers, Leonard A. Gearhart Jr. and Robert B. Gearhart.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Hiram B. Westover officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. until the hour of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Foundation for Health – Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Duane A. Peters (Provided photo)

Duane A. Peters, 89, of Woodland died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at his home. He was born March 4, 1924, in Woodland, the son of Ashley D. and Bertha M. (Graham) Peters.

He had worked as an assistant mail carrier, school bus driver, winter worker for the township and CV-Fink Coal Company. He was also the owner and operator of the Peters Dairy Farm since 1945.

He was a member and chairman of the ASCS Committee, PA Farmers Association and a director at United Electric.  He had a great love for farming and baseball.

He attended the Bigler Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, where he taught Sunday school.

He is survived by his wife, Pleasant (Shearer) Peters, whom he married Dec. 25, 1949; four children, Dennis Peters and his wife, Deborah, Diane Albert and her husband, Ernest and Daniel Peters and his wife, Robin, all of

Woodland and Deborah Baughman of State College; nine grandchildren, Denise Pelton,

Dennis Peters, Kimberly Brothers, Jacqueline Peters, Savanna Peters, Heidi Peters, Alison Peters, Brad Baughman and Brent Baughman; three great-grandchildren, Hunter

Pelton, Trevor Pelton and Arianne Way; a sister, Marjorie (Peters-Cassidy) Parks of Woodland and a brother, Eugene G. Peters and his wife, Charlotte of Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Naomi Ruth Mitchell.

The family wants to give a special thank you to his caregiver, Ruth Fontenoy and his other helpers that he has had over the last nine years, ASERACARE Hospice and Conemaugh Home Health.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield, with Pastor Darl Ware officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services on Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggest contributions be made to the Bigler Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, 246 Shiloh Rd., Woodland, PA 16881.

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

Rick Corman (Provided photo)

NICHOLASVILLE, KY – The R. J. Corman Railroad Group has announced with deep sadness that Rick Corman, its founder and owner, has died at age 58 from his 12-year battle with multiple myeloma. Mr. Corman died Friday morning at his Nicholasville, KY home surrounded by family.

“Mr. Corman will be remembered for his character, energy, determination, generosity and vision,” said Craig King, R. J. Corman Railroad Group president.

The railroad entrepreneur was known for his colorful personality with a deep and quick laugh. He was also a demanding boss who was especially insightful and strategic in growing his business.

He founded a railroad construction company in 1973, the same year he graduated from high school. Through his hands-on approach and exemplary customer service, he built his business into the R. J. Corman Railroad Group, a diversified railroad service provider that has more than 1,150 employees and operates in more than 21 states.

The short line company, R. J. Corman Railroad Company was awarded the Railway Age Magazine 2007 Short Line of the Year.

King noted that the final line of the Fortune Magazine article of May 2011, “The ballad of Richard Jay Corman,” by Carol Loomis, captures what those who knew Rick Corman are feeling today.

Loomis wrote, “And, when his luck runs out, the word will go up on the company Web site, and the world will have lost some of its style.”

Mr. Corman’s visitation will be from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday. His funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday, and the front gate will be open at 2:30 p.m.

Visitation and services will be located in Hangar 1 on the property of R. J. Corman Railroad Group, 101 R.J. Corman Dr., Nicholasville, KY.

In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to: The Richard Corman Research Fund in Multiple Myeloma Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Obituary Notice: Albert E. “Ed” Wood (Provided photo)

Albert E. “Ed” Wood, 78, of “Hudson” Philipsburg died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

He was the son of the late Albert and Isabel (Sankey) Wood, born May 27, 1935 in Philipsburg.  He married the former JoAnn Mayhue on Jan. 1, 1954 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philipsburg.  She survives at home.

Mr. Wood was a life-long member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philipsburg.  He was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks #1173, a life member of the Reliance Fire Company and a member of the Moshannon Lodge #391 Free & Accepted Masons, all of Philipsburg. He was also a member of the Williamsport Consistory, the Osceola Mills Community Historical Foundation, the Central District Firemen’s Association and the Life Underwriters Association.

Until his retirement in 2012, Mr. Wood was an insurance salesman for Baltimore Life and GBU Insurance Companies.  He was a 1953 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Shirley Schnarrs and an infant grandson.

Along with his wife, Mr. Wood is survived by: three daughters, Cheryl A. Smith and her husband, Earl R. of Sandy Ridge, Kathie Dunmeyer and her husband, Rodney of Donora and Susan Arnold and her husband, Jack of Osceola Mills; a son, Edward A. Wood and his wife, Pamela J. of Philipsburg; and two brothers, Robert Wood and his wife, Marcella of Philipsburg and Jerry Wood and his wife, Connie of Shrewsbury.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Earl E. Smith and his wife, Melanie of Roanoke, VA, David Smith and his companion, Sonja McKay of Sandy Ridge, Retta  Dunmeyer and Chrystal Dunmeyer, both of Donora,  Andrew J. Arnold and his wife, Heather of Clarksville, TN, Gregory Wood and his wife, Shannon of Colorado Springs, CO, and Ashley Wood of Philipsburg; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Hank Schnarrs Jr. of Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Gerald Krum officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

A Masonic memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rowland Theatre Inc., 127 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Arthur T. Roxby Sr., 91, of Philipsburg died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at his home.

He was the son of the late George and Lillian Mae (Eustace) Roxby born Feb. 21, 1922 in Inkermann.  He married the former June E. Price on Feb. 8, 1941 in West Decatur.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 2011.

Mr. Roxby attended the Calvary United Methodist Church in West Decatur and was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II.  He was a self-employed contractor and carpenter until retiring.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Roxby was preceded in death by six brothers, Arlington, John, George, Raymond, Elmer and James Roxby and four sisters, Beatrice Kohn, Anna Wustrich, Lillian Lubinsky and Lenora Taber.  He was the last of his generation.

He is survived by two sons, the Rev. Arthur T. Roxby Jr. and his wife, the Rev. Irene Roxby and Robert J. Roxby Sr. and his wife, Patti, all of Philipsburg.  He is also survived by four grandchildren, the Rev. Dr. Arthur T. Roxby III and his wife, Allyson of Milford, DE, Christopher S. Roxby of West Decatur, the Rev. Patrick R. Roxby and his wife Karen of Edinboro and Robert J. Roxby Jr. of Philipsburg; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. John Versaw officiating.  Burial will be at the Mock’s Hill Cemetery in West Decatur.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 726, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at:  beezerheathfh.com.

Mary Hartle, 82, of Drifting died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013 at her residence. Born Aug. 1, 1931 in Grassflat, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kuzila) Fenush.

Mrs. Hartle was a member of the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting, where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society.

She married Arthur Hartle on July 15, 1950 at the Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Grassflat. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1998.

Mrs. Hartle is survived by two daughters, Debra Witherite and her husband, George of Spring Mills and Lorraine Hahn of Kylertown and two sons, Richard Hartle of Drifting and Dennis Hartle and his wife, Judy of Snow Shoe. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. She was the last member of her generation.

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

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836-0159 or to the Clearfield Hospital Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Florence M. Gallaher, 87, of the Philipsburg Towers and formerly of West Decatur, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born March 15, 1926 in West Decatur, she was a daughter of the late Willard R. and Bertha (Beach) Millner. On Oct. 25, 1945 in Philipsburg, she married Marshall W. Gallaher, whom died May 22, 2005.

She is survived by two sons, Willard L. Gallaher and his wife, Kathryn of West Decatur and William M. Gallaher of Lebanon; a daughter, Tina Hawkins and her husband, Herbert Jr. of Morrisdale; a brother, Donald Millner and his wife, Betty of Florida; eight grandchildren, Barry Gallaher, William Gallaher II, Brandi Murray, Jason Gallaher, Janel Vancas, Vanessa Reese, Katelyn Ward and Heather Nolan; and eight great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by a nephew, Marshall Straw and his wife, Betty Sue of West Decatur, whom she considered as a son of her own.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Verna Batchelder and Lettie Eckberg and a brother, Leroy Millner.

She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, West Decatur, and was a homemaker.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, with the Rev. Robert L. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Stoneville Cemetery, West Decatur RD. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Association for the Blind, 300 Fifth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

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

Obituary Notice: Forn D. Owens (Provided photo)

Forn D. Owens, 79, of Woodland, entered into God’s eternal care Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of the late Barbara E. (Jordon) Owens, whom died Feb. 18, 2003.

Born July 1, 1934 in Eden, he was the son of the late Seymour Forn and Sarah (Hainsey) Owens.

Mr. Owens worked as a coal miner in the deep mine for his father.  He also worked with R.D. Green of Woodland where he drove coal truck.

He worked for 16 years at Piper Aircraft in Quehanna. He also worked for 16 years with Sky Haven Coal Company for his brother until his retirement July 1, 1999.

Mr. Owens was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, where he had been a board member and treasurer.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially spending time with his grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Surviving are a son David W. Owens and his wife, Deborah E. of Woodland; two grandchildren Amanda J. Owens and John Douglas Owens; five brothers, Robert “Teen” Owens, Joseph Owens, Harold L. Owens, Arthur Owens and Edwin Owens; one sister, Shirley Swaggert; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents; three brothers, Dr. Blake C. Owens, MD, Richard Owens and Clarence Owens; and one sister, Evelyn Owens.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Forn D. Owens will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 45 Alliance Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830, with the Rev. Dr. Duane White officiating.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830 and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 45 Alliance Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830, or to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or to www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Lena P. McClellan (Provided photo)

Lena P. McClellan, 84, of Philipsburg died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

She was the daughter of the late Gurnee and Elsie (Yingling) McClellan born May 9, 1929.

Ms. McClellan was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg.  She was a life member of the AMVETS Auxiliary, Post 159, Philipsburg, and also served as Past State Chaplain for the AMVETS.

She was a member of the B.P.O. Elks #1173, Philipsburg, where she was the chairman of the veterans program.  She was also a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Association; the Clearfield American Legion Auxiliary; the Gold Stripe Club with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5020, Osceola Mills; the Gearhartville Sportsmen’s Club; the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Aerie 812, Clearfield; the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #51, Bald Eagle; and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local #8, State College.

She initially worked for Charles Navasky & Company in Philipsburg.  She was then employed with the Pennsylvania State University, where she remained until her retirement.  She attended the Philipsburg High School and later earned her GED in 1982.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruth Ellen Miller, Betty Bell, Mary Snyder and Frances Orwick and four brothers, Clarence Yingling, George McClellan, Andrew McClellan and Nathan McClellan.  She was the last of her generation.

She is survived by two daughters, Paula Colose and her husband, Paul A. Sr. of Philipsburg and Rose Ann Cutler and her husband, Ralph of Morrisdale and a son, Douglas L. McClellan Sr. of Philipsburg.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Angela Luther and her husband, John of Cape Coral, Fla., Paul A. Colose Jr. and his wife, Diane of Wilmington, DE, John J. Cutler and his wife, Tina and Erica Renee McClellan and her fiancé, Albert J. Curtis, all of Bellefonte, Daniel L. Cutler and his wife, Alissa of West Decatur, Corey F. Cutler of Morrisdale, Tracy McGhee and her husband, Shane of Petersburg and Douglas L. McClellan Jr. of Philipsburg; eight great-grandchildren, Alicia Colose; Chad Kaiser; Robert and Justin McGhee, and Emma, Evan, London and Bryer Cutler; two sisters-in-law, Barbara and Vivian McClellan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Walker officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Visitation will from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

An Elks memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 170, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Obituary Notice: M. Marie Bloom (Provided photo)

M. Marie Bloom, 83, a resident of Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville and formerly of Grampian, died Saturday Aug. 24, 2013 at Ridgeview Elder Care.

Born May 24, 1930 in Altoona, she was the daughter of Boyd and Dorothy (Spencer) Caldwell.

She was a member of St. Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church in Grampian. She was also a member of St. Theresa’s Guild and and former member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Grampian.

She was a homemaker.

On July 27, 1948 in Clearfield, she wed James H. Bloom who preceded her in death Oct. 9, 2000.

She is survived by four children, Carol Hahn and her husband, Kenneth of Warren, Alice Coke and her husband, Damon of Tennessee and John A. Bloom and his wife, Cheryl and Lois Carns and her husband, James of Grampian.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Kenneth Hahn and his wife, Lori, Laurie Kent, Michael Hahn, Darlene Coke, Jeff Coke and his wife, Dede, Stacy Best and her husband, Jason, James Carns Jr. and his wife, Amber and Daniel Carns and his wife, Courtney and eight great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Hahn, Naomi Hahn, Joshua Kent, Christopher Kent, Daxton Coke, Gracie Coke, Jacie Best and Noelle Carns.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a son, Daniel Bloom; brothers, Chester and Walter Caldwell, and a sister, Sedona Shindledecker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Bonaventure’s Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Grampian.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday when the procession will depart for the church.

The rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Tuesday by members of St. Theresa’s Guild of St. Bonaventure Church; a Scripture Vigil service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; and members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 632 will have a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Community Care Group of Ridgeview Elder Care, 30 Fourth Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833, the American Cancer Society, or the American Diabetes Association.

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: Clarence E. Stephenson Jr. (Provided photo)

Clarence Edward Stephenson Jr., 91, of Curwensville, died Sunday Aug. 25, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born April 7, 1922 in Harrisburg, he was the son of Clarence E. Sr. and Charlotte (Bryson) Stephenson.  Mr. Stephenson had worked in the technology department and Office at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, GA.  He was a U.S. Naval veteran of World War II and was United Methodist by faith.

He first wed the former Arlene M. Shultz, who preceded him in death July 24, 1990.  He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Glenn L. Stephenson; and a brother, William Stephenson.

He then wed the former Christine Prazinko on Nov. 8, 1994, and who survives along with a son, Clarence E. “Steve” Stephenson III and his wife, Sharon of Phoenix AZ; a daughter-in-law, Diane Stephenson of Mahaffey; two step-sons, Fredrick Cutler and Robert Cutler and his wife, Frances, both of Curwensville; a brother and two sisters, Donald Stephenson and his wife, Barbara of Middletown and Mary Elizabeth Able and Margaret Stuart, both of Harrisburg.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jennifer Sharpless and her husband, Larry, Eric Stephenson and his wife, Lana, Trayci Brazell and her husband, C.J., Brian K. Stephenson and Ian Stephenson; two step-grandchildren, Christina Fleicher and her husband, Rick and Bobby Cutler and his wife, Zhanna; five great-grandchildren, Marcus G. Stephenson, Kennady Sharpless, Hannah Walker, Samantha Stephenson and Cody Stephenson; two step-great-grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob Cutler; and a great-great-granddaughter, Gabriella Stephenson.

Funeral services for Mr. Stephenson will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 51 Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025. Burial will follow in the Rolling Green Cemetery Camp Hill.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. 300 State St., Curwensville and from 12 p.m. until the hour of services Friday at the Sullivan Funeral Home in Enola.

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

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.

Jerry James Barrett, 71, of Curwensville, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born Jan. 26, 1942 in Bells Landing, Greenwood Township, he was the son of Albert and Mabel (Dickey) Barrett.  Mr. Barrett had been a truck driver and worked for Butler Trucking in Woodland.

He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Curwensville American Legion, the Curwensville L.O.O.M., Curwensville VFW and the Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.

Surviving are his son, Jody J. Barrett and his wife, Kristine of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Jerry Barrett and Taylor Fida; two step-grandchildren, Ben and Daniel Simcox; a brother, Donald Barrett and his wife, Hannah of Stronach; a son-in-law, Jack Fida of Curwensville; his former wife, Carol Ann (Norris) Maney of Treasure Lake; and a sister-in-law, Sandy Barrett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jerrie Ann Fida; a brother, Cloyde Barrett; and an infant brother, John Barrett.

Services for Mr. Barrett will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating.

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

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.

Dewey L. Heichel, 80, of Pottersdale died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born Feb. 1, 1933, the son of the late John and Anna Gaines Heichel. He loved his family, and they were most important to him. He also loved his cats and miniature horses.

Mr. Heichel was a member of the Community Alliance Church, Karthaus. He belonged to the Huntingdon Horse Association and the Miniature Horse Association.

He was married to Shirley D. Samery Heichel on Sept. 27, 1985. She survives in Pottersdale.

Mr. Heichel is survived by two daughters, Elaine Davis and her husband, Rick of Lecontes Mills and Deb Wagner of Manchester; one son, Dewey Alan Heichel and his wife, Gina of Lecontes Mills; five grandchildren, Keith, Dalton and Dewey Heichel, Nikki London and Joey Davis; and one great-grandson, Gage Davis.

Also surviving are two sisters, Faith “Honey” Shepardson and her husband, Victor of Karthaus and Judy Leigey and her husband, Ron of Frenchville and one brother, Paul Heichel of Pottersdale.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Heichel was preceded in death by one sister, Letha Narehood and three brothers, John Jr., Larry and Clair Heichel.

There will not be any public visitation.

The Johnson Funeral Home of Grassflat is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles W. Keen, 84, of DuBois died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at his residence.

Born Feb. 3, 1929 in Phoenix, MO, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mary Mae (Bodenhammer) Keen. On March 3, 1967, he married Janis (Goetz) Kimberling Keen.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.

Mr. Keen was a longstanding member of the Ironworkers Local Union #55.  He enjoyed his family, his pipe and a good prank.  He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and was a lifetime member of DAD’s Horseshoe Club.

He is survived by four daughters, Pamela Foster and her husband, Dale of Springfield, MO, Mary Katheryn Keen of and Susan Shaffer and her husband, Larry, both of DuBois and Wendy Gangloff of Honolulu, HI; four sons, Randall Keen and his wife, Laura of Fairmount City, Norman Kimberling of Josephine, Neal Kimberling and his wife, Betsy of Cogan Station and Nathan Kimberling of DuBois; his brothers, Ray and Lon; his sisters, Myrt, Ireta, Betty, Wilma and Alma.  He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Keen was preceded in death by his step-mother, Nora; his brothers, Gene, Don and Russ; and one sister, Francis.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home. A military ritual service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Saturday by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Goble-Baronick 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.

Burial will be in Lakelawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Michael J. Slother, 88, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 at his home.

He was the son of the late John and Julia Ann (Tekely) Slother born Nov. 2, 1924.  He married the former Shirley Lou Wood on Dec. 10, 1947 in Philipsburg.  She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 2012.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Philipsburg.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant.  He was also a Bronze Star recipient.

He was employed all of his life in the coal industry, retiring from the Stott Coal Company of Philipsburg.  Because of his service in World War II, he was presented with his high school diploma from the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Peter, John, Edward, Albert, Steve and Ben Slother and four sisters, Mildred Slother, Elsie Archer, Frances Web and Agnes Dixon.

He is survived by two brothers, Thomas Slother of Florida and Ted Slother of Pleasantville.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 4, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey  officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m.  – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: James Cummings (Provided photo)

James Cummings, 57, of Grampian died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born July 5, 1956 in Detroit, MI, a son of Sally (Walsh) Cummings of Grampian and the late Francis Cummings.

He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, Grampian.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by three brothers and a sister, Chris Cummings and his wife, Kathy of Bells Landing, Dan Cummings and his wife, Alexa and Colleen Cummings and her fiancé, Mick Ramsey, both of Grampian and Frank Cummings and his lifetime partner, Lance Spencer of Sarasota, Fla.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Cummings.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville. A service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Fr. Mark J. Mastrian officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, 461 Main St., Grampian, PA 16838.

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

Emily M. Bryan, 89, of West Decatur died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born Dec. 7, 1923, in West Decatur, the daughter of the late Richard R. and Zola (Parks) Shimmel.

She had worked in the bakery department of the former Super Duper.  During World War II, she worked in Buffalo, NY on war planes.

She was a member of the Church of God in Wallaceton. She volunteered with her church whenever needed.  When living in Hyde, she joined the Hyde Baptist Church and was the treasurer.  She also taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, made crafts and played the piano.

She is survived by three sons, James E. Bryan and his wife, Shirl of Phillipsburg, Dennis K. Bryan and his wife, Patricia of West Decatur and Duane L. Bryan and his wife, Theresa of Hyde; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters and one brother, Berva Damm of Duncansville; Joan Wisor of Mineral Springs, Stanley Shimmel of Osceola Mills and Lola Hepfur of Renova.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl E. Bryan, who died Feb. 13, 1982 and a brother, Edmund Shimmel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830, with the Rev. Sue Patterson officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

The family suggest contributions be made to Wallaceton Church of God.

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

Pauline A. Cerchiaro, 91, of Clearfield died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes (Santora) Martin.

Mrs. Cerchiaro graduated from St. Francis High School, Clearfield in 1941 and later was employed as an executive secretary at the Harrisburg State Capitol.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Rosary and Altar Society. She was a charter member of the Ladies Italian American Club in Rahway, NJ and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Clearfield.

She is survived by her brother, Frank V. Martin of Manahawken, NJ and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo F. Cerchiaro, on July 26, 1999 and whom she wed Feb. 19, 1944 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Philmenia Chillemi.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to AARP, P.O. Box 93207, Long Beach, CA 90809-3207 or to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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