Janet M. Albright, 76, of Winburne died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 at UPMC Altoona, in Altoona.

She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Kathleen (Young) Haggerty born Oct. 12, 1937 in Sligo.  She married William C. Albright on April 19, 1968 in Baltimore, MD; he preceded her in death on March, 24, 2012.

Mrs. Albright was of the Christian faith and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Haggerty and Deborah Joyce Hosey and a brother, Ken Haggerty.

Mrs. Albright is survived by a sister, Lois Workman of Shippenville.

There will no funeral service.  Burial will be at Myers Cemetery in Bellefonte.

There will be no public visitation.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to  Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

William J. Slother Sr., 91 of Philipsburg, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

He was the son of the late Michael and Annie (Tekely) Slother born June 21, 1922.  He married the former Dorothy Mae Hilderbrand on May 1, 1948 in Philipsburg; she preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 2005.

Mr. Slother was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg and also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Moshannon Valley Council No. 2250 in Osceola Mills.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He accepted a commission from enlisted service in March of 1943 to attain the rank of First Lieutenant.  His service time during World War II included participating in the Allied invasion of France on D-Day.

He was employed as the branch manager for Clearfield Bank & Trust Co. in Philipsburg until his retirement in 1985.  He was a graduate of the Philipsburg High School and of the American Institute of Banking.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Slother was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Alex and Charles Slother and three sisters, Margaret Kundla, Katherine Dipko and Ramona Selfridge.

He is survived by a son, William J. Slother Jr. and his wife, Caroline of Hawk Run and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Joseph Staszewiski, Celebrant.  Burial will be at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

The Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 400 S. Fourth St.,
Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the Windy Hill Village P.S.L., P.O. Box 551, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Agnes A. Krolick (Provided photo)

Agnes Alice “Bunny” Krolick, 90, of Curwensville died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at the Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

Born Sept. 7, 1923 in Kellytown, she was the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Rackovan) Rebon.  Mrs. Krolick was a homemaker but during World War II had worked in the parachute factory in Curwensville.  She was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville.

On July 31, 1948 in Curwensville, she wed Walter A. Krolick, who preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2004.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Joseph, Albert and Edward Rebon and a sister, Ann Rebon.

Surviving are two daughters, Marcia A. Myrter and her husband, Edward Sr. and Kathy Rowles, both of Curwensville; a grandson, Edward Myrter Jr. and his wife, Stacie of Philipsburg; and two great-grandchildren, Jace and Allison Myter.  Also surviving are a sister, Mary Kavala and a brother, Robert Rebon, both of Curwensville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, when the procession will depart for the church.

The Rosary will be recited by members of St. Timothy Altar and Rosary Society 3 p.m. Tuesday, and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 6 p.m., both at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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: Francis S. McDermott (Provided photo)

Francis S. McDermott, 84, of Golden Rod died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. McDermott was born July 18, 1929 in Lancaster, the son of Paul F. and Nora C. (Farrell) McDermott.

He retired as a master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. He served during the Korean War and Vietnam era. He was an honor guard for President John F. Kennedy at Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX during the dedication of the Aerospace School of Engineering.  He was also a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association.

He was the first director of the Clearfield County Tax Claim Bureau. He worked in real estate title abstracting for 24 years.
He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church of Clearfield.

He was a life member of the Third Ward Hose Company. He was also a member of the Clearfield BPOE Lodge No. 540, where he was past exalted ruler and past district deputy of the North Central District. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Clearfield American Legion and Clearfield VFW. He was also one of the survivors of the Colonial Courtyard fire in June of 2013.

Mr. McDermott was an avid Penn State Football fan and attended numerous games.

He was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Edith M. (Matthews) McDermott, whom he married Aug. 30, 1958 in Leicester, England and whom died Dec. 15, 2012; a brother, Paul LeRoy McDermott; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth McDermott.

He is survived by three children, Debra L. Pietrovito and her husband, John of Muncy, Paul A. McDermott and his wife, Betsey of Clearfield and Sandra E. Wills and her husband, James of Greenville SC; seven grandchildren, Shawn Pietrovito, Kyle Pietrovito and his wife, Christa, Patrick McDermott and his wife, Annie, Michael McDermott, Meagan McDermott, Matthew Wills and TJ Wills; a niece, Lisa Sutton; two nephews, Steven and Andrew Sutton; and a sister-in-law, Veronica Sutton.

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

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6 and the VFW Post No. 1785 Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. The Elks will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 301 N. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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

Urban F. “Skip” Lux, 67, of DuBois died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at his home.

Born July 13, 1946 in Johnstown, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Lidwell) Lux.

He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was a combat veteran.

On April 20, 1968, he married Loretta L. (Toath) Lux.  She survives.

Mr. Lux retired as a corporal from the Pennsylvania State Police after serving 31 years as a trooper.  He was a co-owner of Fox’s Pizza in Reynoldsville for 13 years.  He also worked as a security guard at the Clearfield Courthouse for nine years.

He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in DuBois, where he was very active in church affairs.  He was a 1964 graduate of Bishop McCourt High School in Johnstown.

Mr. Lux is survived by three children, Cheri Lux of East Hampton, NY, James Lux of DuBois and Andrew Lux and his wife, Wendy of New Windsor, MD; two sisters, Janet Hanley of Johnstown and Mary Lou Holder and her husband, Dave of Pittsburgh; and one grandchild, Shawna’Lee Lux.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie Lux.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski and Fr. David Foradori co-celebrating.

Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Darrel E. Barto, 96, of Mentor, Ohio and formerly of Westover, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Lakewest Hospital.

Mr. Barto was born May 8, 1917 in Irvona. He worked for PennDOT, the Westover Tannery, TRW and Oster Manufacturing. Mr. Barto lived in Mentor, Ohio for many years before retiring in 1980 to Westover.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and took many trips out west to hunt and to Canada to fish with family and friends.  He was a lifelong member of the Westover Baptist Church.

Mr. Barto served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received a Bronze Star for action at the Remagen Bridge over the Rhine River in Germany.

He’s survived by his daughter, Donna (Eric) Van Boxel of Mentor, Ohio; his daughter-in-law, Incha Barto of Ashtabula, Ohio; his grandchildren, Sarah Van Boxel of Mentor, Ohio; Adam (Mary Beth) Van Boxel of Chardon, Ohio; and Daniel (Jenn) Van Boxel of Millersville, MD; his great-grandson, Alexander Ward Van Boxel of Chardon, Ohio; his sisters, Lois Cheverchko of Patton and Shirley Fry of Westover; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Barto and Bess (Kitchen) Barto; his beloved wife, Alice (Fronk) Barto; his beloved companion of many years, Kate Fronk; his sons, Eugene Barto and Dana Barto, his sisters, Margaret Roland and Doris Gearhart; his brother, Bob Barto; and granddaughter, Rachel Van Boxel.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., 91 Rose St. Irvona.  A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.

Burial will follow in the Westover Cemetery.

John L. Keith, 57, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

He was the son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Schanechuck) Keith born March 16, 1956 in Osceola Mills.  He married Ann E. (Radomsky) Keith on Aug. 7, 1993 in Philipsburg; she survives at home.

Mr. Keith was of the Christian faith.  He was the manager of the Wine & Spirits Shoppe in State College and a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Keith.

Along with his wife, Mr. Keith is survived by a son, Nicholas J. Keith of Osceola Mills and a sister, Rita J. Frank of Philipsburg.

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

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

Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC, Cancer Center, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

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

Ralph Harmon Thompson, 88, of Philipsburg died at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg on Saturday Feb. 1, 2014.

He was born Sept. 19, 1925, in West Decatur, to Charles and Lula (McDowell) Thompson. He was Protestant by faith.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the European Theater. He was a prisoner of war. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for going out under fire to rescue a fellow soldier during the invasion of Italy.

In 1965, he established the Pike Coal Company of which he was owner and operator until his retirement.

He was a life-time member of the Philipsburg Elks Club, a life associate member of the F.O.P., Bald Eagle Lodge No. 51. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, canning and running his fruit and vegetable stand.  Most of all, he loved his grandchildren.

On Jan. 10, 1964, he married Janice Marie Wrye of Morrisdale.

He’s survived by his wife, Janice of 50 years; his three sons, Gregory Alan Thompson of Johnstown, Ralph Kevin Thompson and his wife, Kristen of York and Dennis Thompson and his wife, Sherry of Houtzdale.

Also surviving are his sister, Muriel Kyler; his sisters- in-law, Yvonne Thompson and Diane (Wrye) James and her husband, Robert; a brother-in-law, Jackson Wrye; five grandchildren, Sean, Hannah, Katelyn, Jennifer and Jordan; two great-grandchildren Aubrey and Domanic; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lula; his sisters, Doris, Bernice and Irene; his brothers, Clinton, Leo, Charles, Fred, Robert, Roland, Burtis and Leroy; and his son, Bradley Kent Thompson in 1994.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. William R. Walker officiating.

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

The family requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Laura, I. Pietro, 73, of Curwensville and formerly of Mineral Springs and Philipsburg died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at the Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

She was the daughter of the late Roy D. and Mildred M. (Carter) Wilson born Nov. 15, 1940 in Philipsburg.

Ms. Pietro was a co-founder and past-president of the Clearfield County Habitat for Humanity and a member of the World Wildlife Fund.  She was also a member of the Scottish Terrier Club of America and enjoyed showing her Scotties at various dog shows.

She was the owner/operator of Smillescots Kennels in Mineral Springs. She had been employed as a reporter for the Altoona Mirror and the Clearfield Progress and had also been employed with Bethphage Mission East, Inc. in Hyde and DuBois.

She was a 1958 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree in 1994 from the Pennsylvania State University.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Marian Fahr.

Ms. Pietro is survived by a daughter, Angela E. Pietro of Clearfield; a granddaughter, Brittany L. Pietro of Newport News, VA; and a grandson, Tyrone L. White Jr. of Clearfield.

There will be no funeral service or public visitation.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York Rescue, c/o Erica Cerny, 94 Frog Town Rd., Rockaway, NJ 07866.

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

Eleanor L. Cherry, 92, of DuBois died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 at her home.

Born Dec. 22, 1921 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Meduri) Marco.

On June 21, 1952 at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, she married Edward V. Cherry Esq.  He preceded her in death on March 22, 1990.

Prior to marriage, she was a secretary for Harbison-Walker Refractories in Clearfield.  Later, she was a bookkeeper for Gleason, Cherry, & Cherry LLP.

Mrs. Cherry was a parishioner of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society.  She was active in the DuBois Lioness Club.

She’s survived by her children, Toni M. Cherry Esq. and her husband, Dr. P. Joseph Valigorsky II and Paula M. Cherry Esq. and her husband, Dr. Mark A. Piasio, both of DuBois, Dr. Robert J. Cherry and his wife, Kimberly S. Kirk Esq. of Charlton, Mass. and Dr. MaryLee Cherry and her husband, Dr. Gerard J. Gianoli of Covington, La.; a sister, Mrs. Carmella Cutrona of DuBois; and eight grandchildren, Lee Grace Valigorsky, Jack E. Piasio, Paul J. “Trip” Valigorsky III, Gerard J. Gianoli II, Grace V. Gianoli, Mary Claire Gianoli, Catherine A. Cherry and Edward H. Cherry.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Gennarino, Joseph and Anthony Marco and one sister, Victoria Sturniolo.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

Burial will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Edward “Ed” Daniel Rissmiller, 89, of Port Matilda and formerly of State College and Cape Coral, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born in Catasauqua on Feb. 10, 1924, he was the son of the late Rev. William H. and Pelagaria I. (Berezko) Rissmiller.

On July 27, 1946 at the Port Matilda United Methodist Church, he wed Katherine (Blazosky) Rissmiller, whom died June 30, 2011. They celebrated more than 60 years together.

Mr. Rissmiller is survived by his sons, Michael Rissmiller of Raleigh, NC and Dennis Rissmiller of Port Matilda; his daughter, Kay Lipsitz of York; four grandchildren, Jeremy Campbell of Maryland, Matthew Rissmiller of Connecticut, Mollie Crump of York and Tanya Rissmiller of State College; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his recent companion, Judy Litz.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He was employed at the Centre Daily Times as a printer and retired in 1986 after 40 years of service.

For more than 50 years, he was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, State College. He was recently attending Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Burial will be at the Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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

Arrangements are entrusted to the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: Betty L. Kephart (Provided photo)

Betty L. Kephart, 92, of (Gearhartville) Philipsburg and formerly of (New Castle) Osceola Mills died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at her home.

She was the daughter of the late Blair and Phoebe (Litten) Carr Moore born Feb. 25, 1921 in West Decatur.  She was married to Clarence C. Kephart, who preceded her in death on May 14, 1979.

Mrs. Kephart was of the Christian faith.  She was a member of the Sanborn Grange and the Christian Women of Philipsburg.  She retired from the former Quaker Market in Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Kephart; two grandsons, Blair Kephart and Scott Kephart; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie Kephart and Bonita Kephart; and a son-in-law, Jack Acey.

Mrs. Kephart is survived by a daughter, Leaetta “Doll” Acey of Brisbin; two sons, Blair O. “Sonny” Kephart of Niagara Falls, NY and Carl Kephart and his wife, Carol of (Gearhartville) Philipsburg; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Joe Muir officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 12:30 until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Foundation for Health Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Kathleen M. Thomas (Provided photo)

Kathleen M. Thomas, 85, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

She was bor April 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Burton Sr. and Ruth Avanel (Rowles) Thomas.

Miss Thomas was a child care provider for several families in the area. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield

She’s survived by her sister, Mildred S. Hanson of Clearfield and other close family members, including three nieces, two nephews and several great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, C. Burton Thomas Jr. and Robert A. Thomas.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert J. Way and the Rev. Susan J. Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Foundation for Home Health – Hospice, P.O. Box 92, Clearfield.

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

Romaine H. Ellenberger, 82, of DuBois died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Aug. 6, 1931 in St. Marys, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Jerome and Thelma (Stewart) Straessley.

On July 12, 1954 in Philadelphia, she married Harry S. Ellenberger.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2007.

She worked for Goodwill Industries for 23 years.  Prior to that, she worked for the Courier-Express and the Montgomery Ward Department Store.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DuBois. She loved her family and especially enjoyed visiting the porch people.

She’s survived by two daughters, Kim Lee and Kristie Ellenberger, both of DuBois; three grandchildren, Brittany Larson, Brianna Gardner and Shalane Read; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Roseann Uhl.

There will be no public visitation.

A private service will be held from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Lance Tucker officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the DuBois Regional Medical Center Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: LeRoy Fye (Provided photo)

LeRoy Fye, 71, of Curwensville died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at his residence after a lengthy illness.  Born Aug. 6, 1942 in Henderson Township, he was the son of Glenn and Olive (Sylvis) Fye.

He had worked for the former DuPont, BERG and F.C.I. Electronics as a tool and die maker. He was also an engineer at various locations for more than 35 years.

He was a member of the St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville. He was a former member of Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Sykesville. He had served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He was a life member of the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department and a founding member of the Sykesville Ambulance Service. He was a former member of the Sykesville Borough Council.

He was also a member of the Rescue Hose and Ladder Company in Curwensville and held various offices.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He helped chair the antique car show at Curwensville Days. He was a former member of the Sykesville Lions Club, where he chaired the annual pancake fry.

He helped with the Last Raft and was the founder and coach of midget football in Sykesville, where he won championships in 1976 and 1977.   He also coached little league baseball in Sykesville.

He was an avid supporter of the Curwensville football program, where he coached and painted the lines for more than 20 years. He was an avid Steelers, Pirates and Penn State fan. He was an avid fisherman and golfer and a former member of Eagles Ridge Golf Club.

On May 17, 1980 in Delaware, he wed Cindy Caldwell, who survives, along with four children, LeRoy R. “Chip” Fye Jr. and his wife, Beth and Lynn Fye, both of Virginia, Jackie Holland and her husband, Lee of New York and Shawn Fye and his wife, Rose of Curwensville.

He’s survived by a step-daughter, Tracey Moore and her husband, Drew of Grampian; three grandsons, Christopher Fye, Kamden Fye and Nicholas Brewer; three step-granddaughters, Heather Hepfer, Kylei Moore and Cheyenne Moore; three step-great-grandchildren; and a father-in-law, Fred Cline.

In addition, he’s survived by a brother, Harold Fye and his wife, Joyce of Georgia and a sister, Nancy Breth and her husband, Larry of Punxsutawney

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.

The Rosary will be recited at 2:45 p.m.; a Scripture Vigil service will be conducted at 7 p.m.; and a fireman’s memorial service will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy’s Roman Catholic Church, the Rescue Hose and Ladder Company, Station 8, Curwensville, or the Bob Perks Memorial Fund, c/o the Nathaniel D. Yingling Cancer Center.

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

Obituary Notice: Ronald W. “Ron” Litz (Provided photo)

Ronald W. “Ron” Litz, 54, of (Parsonville) Houtzdale died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

He was the son of the late Fred Litz, Sr. and Betty (Lumadue) Litz born Dec. 14, 1959 in Clearfield.  He married Michele (Holmes) Litz on Aug. 17, 1996 in Clearfield; she survives at home.

Mr. Litz was of the Christian faith.  He was a transporter for Cen-Clear Child Care Services of Philipsburg and a 1977  graduate of the Clearfield High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Litz Jr.

Along with his wife, Mr. Litz is survived by a daughter, Cassie L. Litz of (Parsonville) Houtzdale and a sister, Darlene Litz-Gross and her husband, Dwight Gross of Clearfield.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills with the Rev. Ernest E. Simmers officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Michele K. Litz, 757 Martin Rd., Houtzdale, PA 16651.

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

John Berzonsky, 99, of Smithmill died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. Born June 24, 1914, in Glen Campbell, he was the son of Wasyl and Fenia (Pohlid) Berzonsky, who preceded him in death.

In his younger years, Mr. Berzonsky attended classes at Penn State College for Mineral Industries.  He received numerous certificates of competency and qualification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Mines during his tenure with various coal companies. He retired from coal mining and then worked as a foreman for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, retiring in 1976.

He was a member of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill, where he held several offices in his lifetime. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Local 1520 for more than 60 years. He was an avid fisherman and gardener and a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.

Mr. Berzonsky was married to Ann (Moskel) Berzonsky, who preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 2002.

He is survived by two daughters, Gail (Robert “Dee”) Albert of Palm Coast, Fla. and Karen (John) Lyle of Vero Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kara (Allen) Hicks of Great Falls, VA and Ashley Lyle and Brenton Lyle, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Weston, Garrett and Hadley Hicks; one brother, Stanley Berzonsky of Ramey; two sisters, Ann Petrovich of Danville, VA and Mary Magensky of Akron, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his infant son, John; and seven brothers, Frank, Harry, George, Metro, Michael, Pete and Samuel.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. – 10: 15 a.m. Tuesday at the Kruise Funeral Homes Inc., Ramey. After the viewing Tuesday, the Panachida will be sung.

A liturgy will follow at 11 a.m. at the St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill, with Fr. George Hnatko as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Perpetual Care Trust of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, c/o Mr. David Zazworsky, 1100 Haymaker Rd., State College, PA  16801.

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

Dora M. Hampton, 88, of Morrisdale and formerly of Kylertown died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 at the Dayspring Personal Care Home, Morrisdale.

Born Sept. 12, 1925 in Boggs Township, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Bessie Kephart Powell. She was a member of the Lanse Evangelical Free Church.

She graduated from the Philipsburg High School. She was a member of the Kylertown Senior Citizens Center. She was a homemaker.

She was married to Lloyd C. Hampton on May 4, 1946 in Morrisdale. He survives her in Morrisdale.

Mrs. Hampton is survived by a daughter, Catherine J. Rockey and her husband, Gary of Manchester; two sons, Edward C. Hampton of Ebensburg and Thomas R. Hampton and his wife, Pamela of Morrisdale; and two brothers, Leo Powell of Chugiak, Alaska and Ronald Powell of Philipsburg.

She’s survived by grandchildren, Crystal Redding and her husband, Steve, Kimberlee Shearer and her husband, Scott, Kelly Williamson and her husband, Davey, Abby Danko and her husband, Dane and Nicole Hampton and her companion, Justin Croasmun.

Mrs. Hampton is also survived by great-grandchildren, Kiersten Hampton, Brayden Williamson, MacKenzie and Madison Redding, Austin Silver, Xavier Fackler, Katelyn and Brendan Shearer and Conner and Addyson Danko.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Hampton; brothers, Clair, Carl and Jerry Powell; and a sister, Lillian Bambarger.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lanse Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Matt Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the Messiah Baptist Cemetery, Kylertown.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of funeral services Tuesday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kylertown Senior Citizens Center, 70 Senior Dr., Kylertown, PA 16847.

Obituary Notice: Barbara J. Carella (Provided photo)

Barbara J. Carella, 76, of Clearfield died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born Nov. 5, 1937, a daughter of the late Harold and Hannah (Maines) Stevens.

Mrs. Carella retried as the dining room manager from Best Western Hotel, Clearfield. She had also been employed at the former Murphy’s Store in Clearfield.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, as well as the Rosary and Altar Society of the church. She was also a past member of the Junior Women’s Club and the Auxiliary of the Sons of Italy Club, Clearfield.

She is survived by four children, Denise Kitko of Clearfield, Lisa Cruz of Brockway, Carla Carella-Thomas and her husband, James of Indianapolis, Ind. and Lorenzo Carella and his wife, Tracy of Grampian; five grandchildren, Autumn Bloom and her husband, Mitch and Bianca Carella, both of Clearfield, Enrique Cruz of Brockway, Joshua Shugarts of Syracuse, NY, and Jessica Philips of Penfield; a great-granddaughter whom she cherished, Isabella Bloom; and two sisters, Ruby Schoening of Mineral Springs and Bonnie Knepp and her husband, James of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. ‘Abe’ Carella on Oct. 26, 2012 and whom she wed Jan. 26, 1957 in Clearfield, and two sisters, Cora Lingle and Evelyn Cowder.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Pre-School Center, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield.

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

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

Dorothy E.  Stiver, 82, of La Jose died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at UPMC Altoona.

Born April 06, 1931 in Chest Township, she was the daughter of Crawford and Dora (Hazelton) Frailey. She was married to Robert Stiver on March 10, 1951.

Mrs. Stiver was a homemaker.

She’s survived by her sons, Carl Stiver of Rockton, Donald Stiver and his wife, Annette of LaJose and Richard Stiver and his wife, Diana of Punxsutawney; her brothers, Robert Frailey of Curwensville and Dean Frailey of Irvona; her sisters, Alvetta Kearns of Coalport, Donna Slingerland of Wellsville, NY, Mabel Brink of New Castle and Nancy Holes of Portville, NY; her grandchildren, Brian, Jason and his wife, Sharon, James and his wife, Crystal, Derek, Corey and Mason; and her great-grandchildren, Owen, Zane and Levi.

Mrs. Stiver was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Stiver, on Sept. 4, 1983; a son, Thomas Stiver; her sisters, Mira Jean Diem, Luella Posanskey and Delma Frailey; and her brother, Heuber Frailey.

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. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., 91 Rose St., in Irvona.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Myron Wattenphul officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 248, Irvona, PA 16656.