Bernice L Bauman, 77, of Osceola Mills died Saturday Nov. 30, 2013 at her residence. Born March 13, 1936 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Willard R. and Mae (Lockett) Yarger.

She was employed by the former Sylvania Plant of Houtzdale, Shortway Products of Clearfield, Olanta Cheese and Fink Services until her retirement.

She was a seventh degree member of the Sanborn Grange No. 2016, where she had been a member for 61 years.

In addition, she was a member the Sanborn Methodist Church, the Sanborn Church of God and the women’s missionary association. She served as a Pennsylvania Grange state delegate and was a past Girl Scout leader.

On July 12, 1957 in the Sanborn Evangelical United Brethren Church, she married Harvey Bauman, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1999.

She’s survived by a son, Robert N. Bauman and his companion, Penny Delucia of Clearfield and two daughters, Lynette Bauman of Osceola Mills and Lorraine Bauman of Houtzdale.

Also surviving are a grandson, Matthew A Bauman and his companion, Kayla Hutton of Clearfield and a great-grandson, Sabol Culver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev. Matthew Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Olanta.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Family requests memorial donations to be made to the Sanborn Grange No. 2016 or to the Sanborn Church of God. Both in the care of Sandy Harlow, 5298 Sanborn Rd., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

Obituary Notice: Melvin R. Croft (Provided photo)

Melvin R. Croft, 80, of Philipsburg died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

He was the son of the late Hugh T. Sr. and Ida Ruby (Vaughn) Croft born Dec. 30, 1932 in Philipsburg. He married the former Helen J. Harper on Aug. 2, 1952 at the United Brethren Church in Tyrone.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Croft was a member of the South Philipsburg Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  Until his retirement, he was employed as a maintenance supervisor at the Philipsburg Towers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Croft.

Along with his wife, Mr. Croft is survived by a daughter, Karen L. Ransdorf and her husband, Michael of Philipsburg; a son, Dave R. Croft and his wife, Pam of Maytown; two sisters, Dorothy Phillips and Sandra Pepperday and her husband, Rodney “Pete,” both of Philipsburg; and a brother, Hugh T. “Bud” Croft Jr. of Philipsburg.

He’s also survived by four grandchildren, Amanda Ferguson and her fiancé, Ryan Kline of Chester Hill, Nicole Ransdorf of Philipsburg, Heather Croft and her fiancé, Randy Gensemer of Elizabethtown and Jeff Croft of Mount Joy; four great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Raymond L. Droll officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Charles W. ‘Tim’ Timko, 88, of Clearfield died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Nov. 11, 1925 in Boardman, a son of the late Michael and Julia (Krysa) Timko.

He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He was also a member of the American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6, Clearfield.

A veteran of World War II, Mr. Timko served with the U.S. Army.

He is survived by a son, Timothy Timko and his wife, Lynnette of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Josselyn and Jared Timko; a great-granddaughter, Kaleia; and a brother, Metro Timko and his wife, Nancy of Houtzdale.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanetta (Lanager) Timko on Aug. 3, 1999 and whom he wed May 21, 1949 in Ramey; two sisters, Ann Washburn and Margaret Timko; and four brothers, George, Michael, Andrew and John Timko.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

At the request of Mr. Timko, there will be no public visitation.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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

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

Anna Neidrick, 88, of Drifting died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at the Holidaysburg Veterans Home, Holidaysburg.

Born Sept. 26, 1925 in Pine Glen, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mettie Cole McCullough.

Mrs. Neidrick was a member of the Lanse Free Evangelical Church, Lanse. She was a registered nurse for Snow Shoe Home Health until her retirement.

She was married to George Neidrick Sr. on June 19, 1948 in Forest. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1999.

Mrs. Neidrick is survived by one daughter, Karen S. Butterworth of Palmetto, Fla.; two sons, George T. Neidrick of Drifting and Roger W. Neidrick and his wife, Regina of Chambersburg; five grandchildren, Nicole, Bradley, Scott, Katelyn and John; and two great-grandchildren, Douglas and Jacob.

She’s also survived by one sister, Betty Zwisle and one brother, Frank McCullough.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Edward James; one grandson, Thomas; three sisters, Anita Dorothy, Janie and Olive June “Gee;” and four brothers, Edward, Arthur, John and Robert.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Lanse Free Evangelical Church, Lanse, with the Pastor Matt Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends will be received 11 a.m. until the hour of services Wednesday at the church.

William B. Henry, 91 of Hyde died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. He was the husband of the late Drucilla (Caldwell) Henry, whom he married on March 4, 1944.

Born March 11, 1922, he was the son of the late Murray Uriah and Zella Mae (Green) Henry.

Mr. Henry was employed as a coal miner.  He also was employed during World War II at the Navy Shipyard in Bremerton, WA and later with Gearhart Excavating until his retirement. He was a life member of the Hyde Fire Company.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Bowes and her husband, John of Hyde; three grandchildren, John A. Bowes Jr., David L. Bowes and Jennifer D. Bowes Yingling; eight great-grandchildren, Brandon, Delton, Brittany, John, Kaitlin, Kristin and Kacey Bowes and Danika Yingling; and one great-great-grandchild, Adalyn Bowes.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents; two sisters, Ethel P. Grove and Naomi L. Henry; and one brother, Sylvester C. Henry.

There will be no public viewing. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

William D. “Danny” Roush Sr., 67, of Falls Creek died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born June 7, 1946, he was the son of the late William S. and Irene G. (Martin) Roush. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era.

On April 2, 1966, he married Gloria A. (Lindemuth) Roush.  She survives.

He retired from the Reynoldsville Casket Company after many years of service. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing and riding his four-wheeler on his property.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two sons, William D. Roush Jr. of Falls Creek and Homer S. Roush and his wife, Susan of Reynoldsville; four sisters; and three grandchildren, Zachary, Emily and Alexandria Roush.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Lutcher and Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating.

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

Burial will be in Beechwoods Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Jane Mary Kozak, 86, of Easton and formerly of Morrisdale, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Easton Hospital. Born June 2, 1927 in Morrisdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Verna Bartko Sotak.

Mrs. Kozak was a member of the St. Jane Roman Catholic Church, Easton. She was a seamstress for the former McGregor Clothing Factory, Philipsburg.

She was married to George J. Kozak on Aug. 12, 1967 at the Sacred Heart Church, New Brunswick. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2005.

Mrs. Kozak is survived by two sisters, Martha Gregus of Cherry Hill, NJ and Lena Tekely of Morrisdale; two brothers, Joseph Sotak and his wife, Patricia of Rochester, NY and Anthony Sotak and his wife, Carmen of San Pedro, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Albert Sotak.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with the Father Robert J. Horgas as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Frances H. Daugherty, 76, of Madison, Ohio died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at the Lake West Hospital in Willoughby, Ohio.

She was the daughter of the late Frank S. and Rose Marie (Blake) Adams.  She married Leo Daugherty Jr. on Dec. 26, 1955 in Osceola Mills.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2010.

Mrs. Daugherty was a member of the St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Perry, Ohio and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW in Madison, Ohio. She was a self-employed entrepreneur and vice president of Daugherty and Associates in Independence, Ohio and a 1955 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

She loved traveling with her husband and enjoyed spending time by the tranquil waters of Lake Erie.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cowfer and two brothers, James Adams and Joseph Adams.

Mrs. Daugherty is survived by a daughter, Terry Daugherty Boehm and her husband, Robert of Medina, Ohio; a son, Leo Daugherty III and his wife, Rhonda of Rhineyville, KY; two sisters, Josephine Shaw and her husband, James of Bellefonte and Deborah Collins and her companion, Charles Loesch of Centre Hall; and four brothers, Frank J. Adams and his wife, Annette of Edison, NY, John F. Adams of Toms River, NJ and Albert P. Adams and his wife, Marylin and Robert S. Adams and his wife, Elaine, both of Osceola Mills. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Bridgette, Benjamin and Ryan Boehm.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Osceola Mills, with Deacon Dennis Socash officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Perry, Ohio with the Rev. Father George Kusy as celebrant.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

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

Obituary Notice: Rex D. Fink (Provided photo)

Rex D. Fink, 68, of Clearfield died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at McGeorge Road, Clearfield. He was born July 3, 1945, a son of the late Ward and Edith Mae (Mellott) Fink.

He was formerly employed at Clearfield Machine Co. and Penn Lumber Products.
He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

He was a life member of the First Ward Fire Department, Clearfield. He was a member and vice president of the Clearfield County Fair Board and volunteered with the fair for more than 50 years, during which time he served as the fair parade chairman.

He served with the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He also enjoyed hunting, putting together table puzzles and solving puzzle books.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Biviano) Fink, whom he wed June 24, 1967 at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield; a sister and four brothers, Karen Fox and her husband, Rudy of Florida, Marvin Fink, Stan Fink and his wife, Nancy, Ward L. Fink and Jeff Fink and his wife, Linda, all of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be said at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, at the convenience of the family with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Catholic Church, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, or to the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department, 108 E. Cherry St., Clearfield.

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

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

Marilyn J. McKeehen, 80, of Curwensville died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 9, 1933 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Freeman and Margaret (Evans) Wood.

Mrs. McKeehen was a member of the Curwensville United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Les McKeehen of Curwensville and Brent McKeehen and his wife, Gina of North Wales; two grandsons, Joseph and Michael McKeehen, both of North Wales; three nieces, Karen, Genny and Theresa Wood of Clearfield; and a great-niece, Alicia Rougeux of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don R. ‘Mike’ McKeehen on Jan. 8, 2006 and whom she wed Sept. 25, 1954 in Curwensville. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Wood and a brother, Freeman Wood Jr.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. At the request of Mrs. McKeehen, there will be no public visitation. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Curwensville United Methodist Church, 602 State St., Curwensville, or to the Orphans of the Storm, c/o Peggy Sass, 223 Hill St., Curwensville, or to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

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

Obituary Notice: John F. “Jack” Schnur (Provided photo)

John F. “Jack” Schnur, 85, of (Chester Hill) Philipsburg died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center in DuBois.

He was the son of the late Paul and Loretto (Leibler) Schnur, born Aug. 15, 1928 in Kittanning. He married Patricia A. (Kirk) Schnur on April 19, 1954 in Winchester, VA.  She preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 2012.

Mr. Schnur was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Philipsburg.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He retired as parts manager for the Former Zulick’s Chevrolet/Cadillac and was a 1946 graduate from Butler High School in Butler.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Schnur and two sisters, Donna Sarver and Nancy Daye.

Mr. Schnur is survived by two daughters, Judith E. Schnur and Sharon A. Bloom, both of (Chester Hill) Philipsburg; a son, John F. Schnur and his wife, Billie of Williamsport; a sister, Jean Sloan of Colorado; and a brother, Richard Schnur of Butler.  He is also survived by two grandchildren, Cody Bloom and Macy Bloom.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

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

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

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

Ronald L. Snyder Sr., 68, of Coalport died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at his home.

He was the son of the late Paul J. and Irene (Nelson) Snyder born Jan. 1, 1945 in Clearfield.  He was of Protestant faith.

Mr. Snyder was a retired logger, and a 1962 graduate from Curwensville Area High School in Curwensville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one nephew and one great-granddaughter.

Mr. Snyder is survived by his companion Enna Swope of Coalport; a daughter, Sherry Lynn McNeal of Buffalo, WV: a son, Ronald L. Snyder Jr. and his wife, Karin of Germany; three brothers, Paul L. Snyder and his wife, Shirley of (O’Shanter) Clearfield, James A. Snyder of Benson, AZ, and Gary W. Snyder and his wife, Charlene of Osceola Mills; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Burial will be at the Thompson Cemetery in Glen Richey.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

There will be no visitation.

Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Ann L. Magestro, 91, of Osceola Mills died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Doria) Petulla, born Sept. 5, 1922 in Osceola Mills.

She married Charles Magestro on Jan. 5, 1947 in Osceola Mills. He preceded her in death on March 24, 2010.

Mrs. Magestro was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills. She was retired from Charles Navasky Clothing Co. in Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Philip C. Magestro; two sisters, Mary Barbalace and Biagina Delucia; and two brothers, Michael Petulla and Joseph Petulla.

Mrs. Magestro is survived by two sisters, Concetta Geraci of Tyrone and Fannie Beres of North Royalton, Ohio; and a brother, Anthony “Tony” Petulla and his wife Eleanor of Osceola Mills.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

There will be no visitation.

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

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

Jack R. Trude, 89, of Winburne died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Born July 23, 1924 in Flinton, he was the son of the late Guy and Jeannetta (Womer) Trude.

Mr. Trude was a member of the Winburne Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the VFW Moose. Mr. Trude was employed as a diamond core driller for Boring and Soils Testing Co. of Harrisburg.

He served in the U.S. Army Artillery. He earned the rank of sergeant and served overseas during World War II.

Mr. Trude was an avid outdoorsman. He played professional baseball in the minor and major baseball leagues for the St. Louis Browns, which is now the Baltimore Orioles. Mr. Trude also pitched for the Army Olympic Baseball All-Star team that faced the National League All-Star team. His statistics are included in the Major League Baseball office of the commissioner in New York City.

He’s survived by his wife, Avonell Trude; three daughters, Jackie Yanook and her fiancé, Dan Squires, Lana Morris and Abbey Leid and her husband, Rodney and three sons, John Trude and his wife, Christine, Troy Trude and his wife, Sue and Terry Trude and his wife, Rhonda.

He’s survived by eight grandchildren, Britt and Mike Dickson, Neisha and Mike Keebler, Kylie Yanook, Tyson and Stephanie Leid, Taylor Trude, Kody Trude, Laura Trude and Katie Trude; six great-grandchildren, Cade Dickson, Phoenix Dickson, Paris Dickson, Ashley Keebler, Jaden Leid and Katelyn Leid. He’s also survived by his brother, Jim Trude and his wife, Loretta and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Trude was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Trude and a sister, Jane Smeal and his parents.

Services and burial will be private for family and relatives. There will not be any public visitation.

The Strange & Weaver Funeral Service is serving the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearield, PA 16830.

Obituary Notice: Forrest C. Milligan (Provided photo)

Forrest C. “Cub” Milligan, of Niagara Falls, NY, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, in Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital, Lewiston, NY following a short illness.  Mr. Milligan was formerly of the Wallaceton area.

Born in Wallaceton, Boggs Township on Aug. 27, 1936, he was the son of Forrest E. and Lela E. [Maines] Milligan.  Mr. Milligan moved to Niagara Falls, NY in 1953 and served with the U.S. Army for four years and the U.S. Army Reserves for three years during the Vietnam War.   He was a stationary engineer with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 42 years before retiring in 1999.

Mr. Milligan was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, in Niagara Falls, NY. He was also a charter member of the Faith Community Church of the Nazarene (formerly St Paul’s) in Sanborn.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and multiple family events.  He will be remembered for his strong faith, sense of humor, storytelling and being the protector of his family. He deeply cared for all that he knew.

Mr. Milligan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Merrifield) Milligan, whom he married Dec. 25, 1956.

Also surviving are two daughters, Lorraine Evans and Rhonda Kolar and her husband, Kenward, both of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Scott Evans and his wife, Reshma, Jeanine Bennett, Andrew Evans and his wife, Christina, USMC Cpl. Jonathan Evans and his wife, Stacy and Kenward Forrest Kolar; eight great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ryan, Amber, Purnell, Chrina, Patricia, Raylee and Nathan; a sister, Bernice Urbanski; and a brother-in-law, Jim Urbanski. He is also survived by three aunts, one uncle, many cousins, nieces, nephews and many others who considered him as Poppy or their Spiritual Father.

Family and friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday at the Rhoney Funeral Home, 5893 Hoover Rd., Sanborn, NY. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. C. Wayne Hokanson officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 16 N. Front St., Clearfield, and again from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Robert Thomas officiating.  Burial will be at the Ready Cemetery in Wallaceton.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, 3520 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register, and online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

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

Obituary Notice: Linda M. Wilson (Provided photo)

Linda M. Wilson, 63, of Clearfield died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born Nov. 22, 1950 in Renovo, a daughter of the late Harry and Sarah (Kanouff) Stroup.

Mrs. Wilson was employed by Help-Mates, Clearfield.

She is survived by her husband, Neil Wilson Sr., whom she wed May 20, 1967; three children, Neil Wilson Jr., Sarah Rougeux and her husband, Scott and Frank Wilson, all of Clearfield; nine grandchildren, Lindsey Livergood and her husband, Eric, Chad Hooven and his wife, Kathy, Krista, Kyle, Kayla, Hayden and Liam Wilson and Haley and Riley Rougeux, all of Clearfield; four great-grandchildren, Robert Hepler, Brooke Hooven, Dayton Livergood and Aiden Wilson, all of Clearfield; two sisters, Eva-Lou Steiner and her husband, Elwood and Bonnie Kurz; and two brothers, Harry Stoup Jr. and his wife, Sandy and Gary Stroup and his wife, Connie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Minnie Yednak, Irene Shrout and Francis Coder and two brothers, Elmer and Calvin Chaney.

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

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Randall Stewart Bloom, 62, of Curwensville, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Aug. 23, 1951 in Clearfield, he was the son of Stewart G. “Pete” and Georgia B. (McGarvey) Bloom.  Mr. Bloom was a heavy equipment operator and last worked for Waroquier Coal Company.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Curwensville VFW Post No. 842 and Curwensville American Legion Post No. 505.

Surviving are three siblings, Joan Ullery and Lynn Bloom Sr., both of Curwensville and Dottie Redden and her husband, Gerald of Mahaffey, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

At the request of Mr. Bloom, there will be no public visitation, and private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Howard Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery.

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: Nastia “Ann” Lego (Provided photo)

Nastia “Ann” Lego, 86, of Virginia Beach, VA and formerly of Lanse, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at Trinity Haven Assisted Living in Virginia Beach, VA.

She was the daughter of the late George and Maria (Pekun) Masicz, born Feb. 16, 1927 in the Ukraine.  She married John Lego on April 24, 1946 in Austria.  He preceded her in death on July 4, 1962.

Mrs. Lego was a member of the St. Severin Catholic Church in Drifting. She was a homemaker.

She’s survived by two daughters, Margaret A. Manwiller and her husband, Ken of New Ipswich, NH and Anna M. Lego-Yoakam and her husband, Ted of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, George M. Lego and his wife, Mary of Lanse; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the St. Severin Catholic Cemetery in Drifting, with the Rev. Father David Perry officiating.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills.

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

Joseph C. Frano, 92, of DuBois died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at his home.

Born June 19, 1921, he was the son of the late Wendel and Magdaline (Deko) Frano.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II as an aviation torpedo man.

On Aug. 23, 1947, he married Marjorie I. (Leach) Frano.  She survives.

After 40 years of service, he retired from the B&O Railroad where he was a supervisor.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He was also a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post No. 17, the James J. Patterson Post No. 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Polish Citizens Club and the Olympic Athletic Club. He was a member of the DuBois Country Club for more than 35 years where he was an avid golfer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Amy Jo Butler and her husband, James of Frederick, MD and two grandchildren, Casey and Sean Butler.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Wendel Frano and two sisters, Ann Barr and Hedwig Empress.

A Scriptural Wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A military ritual service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

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

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

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Memorials may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Edward Peter Mathews (Provided photo)

Edward Peter Mathews, 80, of (Centre) Osceola Mills died Tuesday Dec. 10, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

He was the son of the late Peter and Kathryn (Phillips) Mathews born on June 28, 1933 in Philipsburg.  He married Janice R. (Boob) Mathews on Jan. 9, 1955 in Osceola Mills.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Mathews was a member of the Centre United Methodist Church in Osceola Mill.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.  He was also a member of the American Legion Gorman Peters Post No. 313 in Osceola Mills, of which he was a former commander.  He retired from James Cowfer Contracting as a loader operator.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward M. Mathews; a sister, Isabel Rexroth; and a grandson, Justin Myers.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Kim Fyock and her husband, Robert of Smoke Run and Tina Dixon and her husband, Kevin and Tracy Remp and her husband, Ed, both of Osceola Mills; a son, Bruce Mathews and his wife, Pam of Osceola Mills; a sister, Florence Nickey of Philipsburg; 10 grandchildren, Robert, Mike and Melonie Fyock, Brian Mathews, Tyler Dixon, Macy and MaKayla Jury  and Hunter, Rebecca and Logan Remp; and six great-grandchildren, Katelyn Gray, Cameron, Dylan, Nathanael and Emma Fyock and Ethan Garcia.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service Saturday at the funeral home.

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