Obituary Notice: Esther A. McNeal (Provided photo)

Esther A. (Dickey) McNeal, 84, of Curwensville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at her residence.

Born Dec. 4, 1929 in Bells Landing during a horrific blizzard, she was delivered by her own father, the late Joseph R. Dickey, and mother Laoma (Straw) Dickey Kime.

A memorial service for Mrs. McNeal will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cherry Corner Bible Church, 1464 Church Rd., Curwensville, with the Rev. George W. Solley officiating.

Burial was in the Watts Cemetery Redden Hill, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the church.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Cherry Corner Bible Church, 155 Nellie’s Rd., Grampian, PA 16838.

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.

James Mack Harter, 81, of Bigler, and formerly of Mahaffey, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at his home.

He was born May 15, 1932 in Mahaffey, a son of the late James L. and Fae (Davidson) Harter.

Mr. Harter retired from Utility Forestry Services, Clearfield, where he was the last original Wawrynovic employee.
He was a member of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Mahaffey.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Sahm) Harter, whom he wed July 5, 1953 in Mahaffey; three children, Richard Harter and his wife, Diane of Alexandria, Robin Kitchen and her husband, Guy of La Jose and Sally Morgan and her husband, Tim of Bigler; seven grandchildren, Brian and Brock Harter, Jennifer Kitchen, Amanda Massy, Kyle, Zane and Thayne Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Harter and MacKenzie Massy; a sister, Naomi Gaggini of Ellwood City; and a brother, William Harter and his wife, Janet of Blairsville.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Mahaffey, with the Rev. Myron Wattenphul officiating. Burial will occur at a later date.

The family suggests that flowers and memorial contributions be made to Mahaffey Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 409 E. Main St., Mahaffey, PA 15757.

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

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

Obituary Notice: George F. Hunt (Provided photo)

George F. Hunt, 79, of Mineral Springs died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at his home.

He was the husband of 60 years to Audrey J. (Jordan) Hunt of Mineral Springs, whom he married Aug. 29, 1953.

Born Jan. 15, 1935 in Winterburn, he was the son of the late Spencer and Thelma (Greene) Hunt.

Mr. Hunt was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Church of Clearfield.  He was employed as a heavy equipment operator until retiring from Al Hamilton Contracting.

He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Club of Philipsburg.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and camping.

In addition to his wife, surviving are five daughters, Dixie D. Grumblatt, Deanna L. Hunt and Daphne A. Hunt and fiancé, Thomas E Martin, all of Clearfield, Denise R. Williams and her husband, Anthony L. of Wallaceton; and Dana G. Litz and her companion, Brian Stucke of Mineral Springs; a daughter-in-law, Laurie Hunt of Clearfield; four sons, Donald S. Hunt and his wife, Marsha L. of Shiloh, Douglas L. Hunt of Woodland; David L. Hunt and his wife, Bethany L. of Clearfield and Dan G. Hunt of Mineral Springs; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Albert Hunt and his wife, Carolyn of Woodland and Delbert Hunt and his wife, Dorothy of DuBois.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Verda Hunt.

A service to celebrate the life of George F. Hunt will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be held from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Lois Marie Sayers, 75, of Philipsburg died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 13, 1938 to the late Willard R. and Elanor Josephson Olson.

Mrs. Sayers was a member of the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a graduate of the Cooper Township High School as the valedictorian of the class of 1956.

She graduated from the Philipsburg School of Nursing in 1959 as a registered nurse. She obtained her Master’s degree in nursing at Stafford University.

She retired from the Philipsburg State General Hospital in 1991 after working for 32 years. She was a member of the Kiwanis and a two-time past president.

She was married to Claude A. Sayers on June 26, 1959 in Grassflat. He survives at home in Philipsburg.

Mrs. Sayers is survived by two sons, Curtis A. Sayers of West Chester and Craig A. Sayers of Madison, WI and a brother, Willard R. Olson Jr. of Howard.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse, with the Rev. Matthew Finney officiating. Burial will be in the Grassflat-Lanse Lutheran Cemetery, Lanse.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Elmer R. Spotts, 67, of Philipsburg died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born July 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Harry R. Sr. and Laura Gunter Spotts. He was the graduate of the Curwensville High School.

Mr. Spotts worked for Rushton Mines and retired from the state Department of Transportation in 1998. He was a member of AMVETS No. 159, Philipsburg.

He was married to Dorothy L. Dillon Spotts on May 25, 1968 in Philipsburg. She survives.

He’s survived by two sons, Richard Spotts and his wife, Katherine of Hawk Run and Robert Spotts of Philipsburg; one sister, Mary Jane Spotts; five brothers, Harry, Jack, Franky and Bill Spotts and Bob Wisor; and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Dillon; two grandchildren, Kenneth Dillon and Lisa Spotts; and a brother, Alfred Spotts.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dorothy Spotts, 17 W. Presqueisle St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Cynde L. Kriner, 56, of DuBois died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at her residence.

Born Nov. 21, 1957 in Wheeling, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Balding) Swift.

She is survived by her long-time companion and friend, Herb Witherite of Luthersburg.

She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Kidney Care Services in DuBois. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and family.  She especially liked watching cooking shows on television and enjoyed “thrifty” shopping.

She is survived by her son, Adam Kriner and his wife, Jenn of Brockway, her daughter, Ashley Kriner of DuBois and two grandchildren, Triston Kriner and Madilynn Kriner.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rebecca Swift Taylor and Deborah Swift Boschini and a brother, Michael Swift.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Merrel W. “Bill” Lumadue Jr., 81, of Clearfield died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at the Hamot Medical Center, Erie.  He was the husband of 59 years to Mona (Wilsoncroft) Lumadue of Clearfield, whom he married Jan. 10, 1955.

Born Jan. 1, 1933 in Mineral Springs, he was the son of the late Merrel W. Lumadue Sr. and Lenora V. “Norn” (Wisor) Lumadue.

He was employed as a custodian.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War.

He was a member of Calvary Church of God, Mineral Springs. He was a member of the American Legion, Clearfield. He was also a member and past president of the F.O.E. No. 812.

He liked to read, enjoyed music, playing his guitar. He was a part of several bands, including the Pennsylvania Ramblers.

In addition to his wife, surviving are three sons and a daughter, Donald W. Lumadue and his wife, Robin and Charles M. Lumadue and his wife, Lora, both of Bigler, Jeffrey L. Lumadue and his wife, Alicia of Karthaus; and Valery A. Glace and her husband, Thomas of Goshen; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers and a sister, the Rev. Paul D. Lumadue and Gary L. Lumadue, both of Mineral Springs and Patsy Wilsoncroft and her husband, Milford of West Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant granddaughter, Jenica Shirey.

A service to celebrate the life of Merrel W. “Bill” Lumadue Jr. will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, with the Rev. Sam Maines and Stanley Wisor co-officiating.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will held from 1 p.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stoneville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Church of God, P.O. Box 120, Mineral Springs, PA 16855.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.comor www.mem.com.

Goldie I. (Mosley) Hamm Gardner, 83, of Madera and a guest of the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield, died on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at the home.

Born Jan. 27, 1930 in Belsena Mills, she was the daughter of Lewis and Bess (Lockett) Mosley.  She was a 1947 graduate of Madera High School. She graduated from high school with honors.

She had worked for 42 years in various sewing factories in the area in the cutting room.  She was Methodist by faith and a former member of the Madera VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Curwensville Ladies of the Moose.

She enjoyed flowers, walking, spending time with children and grandchildren, riding in the woods looking for deer, crossword puzzles and board games.

In July of 1947, she wed Francis C. “Joe” Hamm, who preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1972.  On Feb. 2, 1973, she wed her second husband, Jack L. Gardner, who also preceded her in death in May of 2010.

She’s survived by three sons and three daughters, Francis “Joe” Hamm and Lewis (Judy) Hamm, both of Madera, Marya Reinbott and Tim (Dorothy) Hamm, both of Houtzdale, Kathy Hamm of Brisbin and Barbara (Ron) Bainey of Osceola Mills; and two step-children, Robert (Tammy) Gardner and Jackie Perino.

She’s survived by seven grandchildren, Greg (Ann), Bill (Jamie), Jessie, Timmy, Bridget and Ana Hamm and Amy (Trent) Yarrison and five great-grandchildren. She’s also survived by three sisters and two brothers, Mona Nevling of Houtzdale, Sandra Kyle of Bethlehem, Judith Mitchell of Clearfield, Richard (Betty) Mosley of Madera and Robert (Jane) Mosley of Dover; two sisters-in-law, Florence Mosley of North Carolina and Edith Mosley of Houtzdale; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Francis C. “Joe” Hamm; her second husband, Jack L. Gardner; one granddaughter, Melinda Hamm; and one son-in-law, Fred Reinbott

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.

Funeral and committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Brisbin IOOF Cemetery, Brisbin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 500 Good St., Houtzdale, PA  16651. Condolences may be sent to condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Edith W. Barger (Provided photo)

Edith W. Barger, 85, of State College and formerly of Clearfield entered into God’s eternal care on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at the Brookline Nursing Home at the Fairways, State College, where she was surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of the late Robert  Barger, whom she married on Sept. 3, 1949. Born Sept. 2, 1928 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Harriet (Matthews) Walls.

Mrs. Barger was employed as an operator for Bell Telephone and retired after 35 years. She was a member of 4-H and taught sewing. She volunteered at the gift shop at the Clearfield Hospital and had more than 3,000 hours of volunteer service.

She was a 1946 graduate of Philipsburg High School. She never missed a day of school until her senior year when she skipped school to go to the movies.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Clearfield, and the Christian Women at the church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 379 and a Worthy Matron in 1995. She was involved with the Clearfield Woman’s Club, Hobby Garden Club, Verizon Pioneers Association and NON.

Surviving are two daughters and two sons, Richard Barger and Kim Weir and her husband, Randy, both of Clearfield; Hollie Woodle and her husband, David of State College; and Mark Barger and his wife, Sherri of Helena, AL;

Also surviving are even grandchildren, Stephanie Biron and her husband, Michael, Adriane Woodle, Kaila Hamilton and her husband, Daniel, Lauren Barger, Bryce Barger, Ryan Weir and his wife, Wendy and Lacey Lawing and her husband, Dwight; and one great-grandson, Michael David Biron.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; twins, Pam and Paul Barger; and two brothers, Richard Walls and Robert Walls

A service to celebrate the life of Edith W. Barger will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be held from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing Agency Foundation, 201 Chestnut Ave., P.O Box 352, Altoona, PA 16603; Christ United Methodist Church, 705 Dorey St., Clearfield, PA 16830; and Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

For online tributes, please visit www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Beverly A. Palmer (Provided photo)

Beverly A. Palmer, 85, of Clearfield died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Palmer was born April 17, 1928, the daughter of Irven C. and Clara H. (Schiefer) Kester.

She was formerly employed by the Bell Telephone Company. She was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield.

She was also a member of the N.O.N. Club and Coterie Club. She was an avid bridge and pinochle player.

Family was most important to her. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Lovesky and her husband, John and JoAnn Holobinko and her husband, George, all of Clearfield.

She’s survived by four grandchildren, Sarah Ann Lovesky and her fiancé, Justin Montanti, Matthew Scott Lovesky and his fiancée, Chrissy Natalie, Justin Wade Cline and his wife, Melinda and Aaron Matthew Cline and his wife, Emily; two great-grandchildren, Madeleine and Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William F. Palmer, whom she married June 11, 1948 and whom died Dec. 3, 1993; three brothers, Richard, Robert and William Kester; and three sisters, Mary Hile, Betty Jane Muirhead and Helen Moyer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., of Clearfield with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to West Side United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Music Fund, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Donald Robert Waters (Provided photo)

Donald Robert Waters, 82, of Clearfield was called home by the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Patricia Ruth (Kaufman) Waters of Clearfield and whom he married Oct. 15, 1966.

Born Aug. 16, 1931 in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Reichstein) Waters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Waters was employed as a controller for the U.S. Department of the Army at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ during Vietnam. Then, in 1960, he left for a job with the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C.

He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, both antique and modern, swords and knives. He was an avid Steelers and Penn State fan. He also enjoyed model trains, flea markets, yard sales and automobiles.

Surviving are four children, Holly Marie Waters, William Harrison Waters Jr. and Karen Elizabeth Waters of Clearfield and Kristen Elaine Waters of Ligonier; a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Carns of Clearfield; a brother-in-law, Gerald Kaufman and his wife, Judy of Clearfield; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Waters.

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date at his church, West Side United Methodist of Clearfield.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Richard L. Cantolina Sr., 65, of Morrisdale died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at his residence. Born July 9, 1948 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Anthony Cantolina and Dorothy Hubler Cantolina of Morrisdale.

Mr. Cantolina was a 1966 graduate of the West Branch High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Frenchville VFW Post No. 8386 and the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club.

He was a self-employed truck driver.

He’s survived by two daughters, Tammy L. Kanouff and her husband, Toby of Morrisdale and Susan G. Cantolina of Milton and three sons, Michael R. Cantolina and his wife, Theresa of Drifting, Steven D. Cantolina of Williamsport and Richard L. Cantolina of Frenchville.

Mr. Cantolina is also survived by three sisters, Gloria Schucker of Rochester, NY, Marsha Butterworth of Philipsburg and Carmela Burfield of Morrisdale; five brothers, Allen Cantolina of Sayre, NY, John Cantolina of Virginia, Pat Cantolina of Clearfield and William Cantolina and David Cantolina, both of Morrisdale; a girlfriend for more than 21 years, Debra Wisor of Morrisdale; and seven grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Amanda Kanouff and Toben Kanouff III.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Heather Baker-McAllister officiating.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Military honors will be accorded at the church by the Leigey-Renaud VFW Post No. 8386.

John H. Hess, 81, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 6, 1932 in Warren, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Smith) Hess.

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

He was an over-the-road truck driver for many years working at Shaw Trucking.  He finished his career at Brocious Trucking.

He was a member of the George D. Montgomery Post No. 17 American Legion.  He was an avid fifth generation stamp collector and enjoyed building models.

He is survived by four children, Donald H. Hess and his wife, Christine and Jim Hess and his wife, Tricia and Sherry Hess, all of DuBois, and  Deborah K. Muth and her husband, Robert of Rockton.

He is also survived by three step-children, Char Craven and her husband, Steve of Wheelwright, Mass., Gerald Swaggert of Home and Jan Armanini and her husband, Jimmy of Hollywood; a sister, Martha Dennison of DuBois; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home with Pastor Butch Brunner officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Kenneth L. Coon, 94, of Clearfield died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Oct. 3, 1919 in Goshen Township; he was the son of Clarence “Del” and Anna (White) Coon.

Mr. Coon was affiliated with the Goshen United Methodist Church and the Clearfield Alliance Church.

He was retired from the Lingle Coal Company after 20 years as a coal miner and E.M. Brown after 20 years as a drill operator.

Mr. Coon was veteran in the U.S. Army and served in Japan during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Frances E. (Taylor) Coon of 75 years. They were married on Jan. 1, 1939 in the Goshen family residence.

Also surviving are three children, Marjorie J. Coyle and her husband, John “Jack” of North Carolina, Kenneth E. Coon and his wife, Marcia of Fort Wayne, IN and Deborah K. Irwin and her husband, Roger of Clearfield; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joan Denochick of Clearfield and Buanna Cardinale of Warren, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Coon was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Stacey Allen Coon; and four brothers, Archie, Glen, Ross and Nile Coon.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.

Burial will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde. Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6 and the VFW Post No. 1785 Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 p.m. until the hour of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to charity of donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: David J. Eisenman (Provided photo)

David J. Eisenman, 69, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Oil City, a son of the late Thomas I. and Helen (Switzer) Eisenman.

Mr. Eisenman retired in 1988 from the Shawville Power Plant after 20 years of employment.
He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and a former member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 and the IBEW No. 1124. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Lois A. (Bailey) Eisenman, whom he wed April 26, 1969; a daughter, Virginia L. Hancock and her husband, Tony of Harrisburg and two sons, David J. Eisenman Jr. and his wife, Ann of Hagerstown, MD and Gregory S. Eisenman and his wife, Beth of Lancaster.

He’s survived by 10 grandchildren, Hannah, Nicholas, Jonah, Nathan, Lucas, Zachary, Isaac, Joey, Wriley and Camden; a sister, Janice Bentz of Allentown; two brothers, Thomas James ‘Jim’ Eisenman and his wife, Kathy of Hollidaysburg and William Eisenman and his wife, Sue of Pittsburgh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Kathryn Way Henchbarger; a brother-in-law, Dave Bentz; and a sister-in-law, Janice Eisenman.

A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts Honor Guard.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Robert Lynn Krach Sr., 77, of Reynoldsville joined his loving wife, Helen J. (Clinchoc) Krach, in Heaven on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. They were married Sept. 24, 1955, and she preceded him in death March 3, 1996.

He was born Nov. 2, 1936 in DuBois, the son of the late George F. and Grace Krach.  He was the director of AMBA and a life member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Middle Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, Army and Navy Service Club and Steel Workers Union.  He worked at Krach and Gearhart Coal Company before becoming the co-owner of Krach’s Original Hoagie Shop.

An avid bowler, enthusiastic hunter and fisherman, and a passionate farmer, he’s survived by four sons, Robert L. (Debra) Krach Jr., Gary L. (Denise) Krach, Charles F. Krach and Jeffrey A. (Kimberly) Krach and a daughter, Kathryn L. (James) DeLarme; 11 grandchildren, Dana (Corry) Drake, Robert L. Krach III, Devanie Krach, Gary B. Krach, Lyndi Krach, Joshua L. (Jessica) Krach, Ashley Krach and Hunter Krach Chrissy (Jim) Kramer Jr., Hope (Steven) Druzak and JD (Heidi) DeLarme; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Glen and Frank Krach and a son, Douglas Krach.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Patricia J. Kohlenberg, 52, of DuBois died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at her home.

Born Aug. 30, 1961 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Toughill) McCreery.

On Feb. 17, 1980, she married Carl H. “Buddy” Kohlenberg, III.  He survives.

She worked at the DuBois Village as a care companion.  Prior to that, she worked at Christ the King Manor.

She’s survived by her four children, Jennifer Trader and her husband, David, of Morgantown, W.Va., Mary Kohlenberg of DuBois, Carl H. Kohlenberg IV and Rebecca Davis and her husband, Jon, all of Sykesville; her twin sister, Terry Cruz; her sister, Karen McCreery; and four brothers, Kevin, Shane, Mike and Jack McCreery; and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

There will be no public visitation.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 p.m. Sunday at the Sykesville Social Hall, 200 Liberty St., Sykesville, PA 15865.

Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

Obituary Notice: Bonita R. “Bonnie” Kephart (Provided photo)

Bonita R. “Bonnie” Kephart, 70, of West Decatur died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 at her residence.

Born May 25, 1943 in Morrisdale, she was a daughter of the late David A. and Belle E. (Shimmel) Dixon. On April 9, 1960 in West Decatur, she married Richard L. Kephart. He died Feb. 5, 2009.

She’s survived by a daughter, Terrilee A. Watro of Snow Shoe; a son, Tracy W. Kephart and his wife, Adena of Ashland; three brothers, Marshall Dixon of Allport, Stanley Dixon of East Aurora, NY and Edward Dixon and his wife, Janet of Gearhartville; two sisters, Clemence Herrington and her husband, Jack of Philipsburg and Lila Stephens Wagner of West Decatur; and two grandchildren, Brittny Kephart and Kyle Watro.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Dixon and Eloise Dixon and a brother, Claude “Dee” Dixon.

She was a former owner of Kinetic Kuts of Clearfield, and was also a general manager of General Nutrition Center of Clearfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Philipsburg.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Feb. 15 at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Ted G. Seibert officiating.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Feb. 15 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 214 E. Beaver St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: S. Donald Kokoskie (Provided photo)

S. Donald Kokoskie, 83, was born Oct. 1, 1930 in Ramey. He was a son of the late Stephen Edward and Susan Agnes (Petrovich) Kokoskie.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen. He was the devoted father of Daniel of Houston, TX; Donald (Anne) of Avon Lake Ohio; Douglas (Tami) of Glen Gardner, NJ; and Dennis of Middle River MD.

He was the loving grandpa K of Daniel, Michael, Matthew, Amy, Abby, Kyle and Lauren and the great-grandfather of Dylan and Zoey. He was the dear brother of Janice Kowalcyk (Robert), who is deceased; Betty Lou Raponi (Gene), who is deceased; and Larry (Carol) Kokoskie; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Kokoskie was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed for 41.5 years at Chevrolet, Cleveland.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at Walter Martens & Sons in Cleveland, Ohio.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Ignatius of Anitoch Church in Cleveland, Ohio. His entombment will be at the Resthaven Memory Garden.

The family suggests memorial donations to benefit the children of the St. Ignatius Parish.

The family would like to give a special thanks to everyone at Towne Center Senior Care for all of their love, caring and thoughtfulness. The family extends all of their love and gratitude and hopes God blesses you all.

John Brilla, 88, of State College died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at the Fairways in State College.

Born April 29, 1925 in Hawk Run, he was raised in the home of his grandparents, Vasil and Anna Cerifko. He was married to Betty Cartwright Brilla for 66 years.

He was a member of the Morrisdale United Methodist Church. He retired from General Cigar in December of 1986.

Mr. Brilla was a veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Mr. Brilla also received the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon.

He married Betty Cartwright Brilla on April 24, 1947 at the Morrisdale United Methodist Church. She survives him in State College.

Mr. Brilla is survived by a daughter, Beth A. Bauman and her husband, Eric of Pleasant Gap and his grandchildren, Spencer Bauman, Sasha Klock and her husband, Jared and Jeremy Bauman.

He was preceded in death by numerous aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Lay Servant Fredrick Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.