Obituary Notice: Josephine A. Leone (Provided photo)

Josephine A. Leone, 86, of State College and formerly of Clearfield, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

She was born July 4, 1927 in Jamaica, NY, a daughter of the late Philip and Philomena (Del Veci) Palmese.

Mrs. Leone retired in 1992 from the Clearfield Area School District after 32 years of employment.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her son, Michael Leone and his wife, Karen of State College; two grandchildren, Joshua Leone and his wife, Michelle and Rena Leone; four great-granddaughters, Addison Marie, Morgan Elizabeth, Hannah Grace and Sarah Beth; a brother, Charles Palmese of Port Richey, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Violet Palmese of Milwaukee, WI; two brother-in-laws, Tony Wesnewski of Levittown, NY and Frank Carnavale of Valley Stream, NY and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony ‘Tony’ Leone on Dec. 19, 1992 and whom she wed Oct. 4, 1952 in Richmond Hill, NY. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, Mary Wesnewski, Kathleen Carnavale and Anthony Palmese; and a sister-in-law, Mickey Palmese.

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.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Leo F. “Beans” Grenier, 74, of Big Run and formerly of Alden, NY, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born May 4, 1939 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Leo H. Grenier and Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Grenier.  His mother survives and lives in DuBois.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an auto mechanic for Harrison Radiator in Lockport, NY.

He was a volunteer fireman for close to 50 years and served in Alden and Rapids volunteer fire departments.

He’s survived by two sons,  Darryl Grenier of Alden, NY and Duane Grenier of Akron, NY; two brothers, Gregory Grenier and his wife, Allegra of Big Run and Philip “Pete” Grenier and his wife, Sandy of Cameron, Mo. and one grandchild.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be sent to the Alden Volunteer Fire Department, 13336 Broadway St., Alden, NY 14004.

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

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

William L. Kelly Sr., 93, of Clearfield died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at Dubois Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born Aug. 2, 1920, he was the son of Lincoln M. and Lottie Mae (Dent) Kelly.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was employed by Harbison Walker for 35 years and also was a Lawrence Township police officer for numerous years.

He served four years as Clearfield County Constable and worked for the Clearfield Area School District as a custodian. He was also employed by Wal-Mart as a door greeter.

He was a member of the Patriotic Order of Americans, Mt. Joy Grange, Lawrence Twp. No. 1 Fire Company and the Civilian Conservation Corp.

He is survived by four children, William L. Kelly Jr. and Deborah J. Hill and her husband, Harry, all of Clearfield, James E. Kelly and his wife, Patricia of Ringgold, Ga., and Robert L. Kelly and his wife, Patricia of Brockport.

Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Irene Kelly of Bells Landing, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a brother, Ronald Kelly and his wife, Arvilla of Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret M. Kelly, whom he married on Aug. 9, 1941 in Burham and whom preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2012; a son, John E. Kelly, a daughter-in-law, Judith Kelly, two granddaughters, Colena Gay Kelly and Kristen Kelly Hill, a brother Hobert Kelly and a sister, Virginia Shaffer.

At the request of Mr. Kelly, there will be no public visitation or services. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, P.O. Box 1435, Clearfield , PA 16830.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

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

Known to everyone as Jackie, Rosanne Jacquelyn Kohlhepp, 88, formerly of DuBois, died Feb. 21, 2014 in State College, where she was a resident of The Village at Penn State.

Jackie Callahan was born on Dec. 29, 1925 in Daytona Beach, Fla. to Hugh Paul and Jean Marie (Hayes) Callahan. Raised in DuBois, , she graduated from the DuBois High School in 1943.

She then attended Penn State DuBois Undergraduate Center (DUC) until it was closed in 1944. She transferred to Marjorie Webster Junior College in Washington, D.C. and graduated in 1945.

On Feb. 9, 1946, she married Douglas B. Kohlhepp, who preceded her in death in 1999.

She was active in the community as a Den Mother in Cub Scouts, an officer in the Parent-Teacher Association and an annual volunteer in the DuBois United Way campaigns.

As the mother of three sons, she attended hundreds of sporting events, never missing a game, meet, match or tournament.  She was a long-time member of the DuBois Country Club and the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  While living in State College, she attended Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

She lived life with enthusiasm and intensity as golfer, skier, bridge player and world traveler. Also living in Johnstown, New Castle and Brookville, she had a wide circle of friends.  An accomplished cook, she enjoyed organizing family gatherings, entertaining and hosting dinner parties wherever she lived.

For 30 years, she worked in the family business in DuBois, JA Kohlhepp Sons Inc. with her husband and sons, Ben and Andy. She was a part of the third, fourth and now fifth generation of the family business. Their business activities included the Lumberteria, ready-mixed concrete, Overhead Doors, home building and remodeling and concrete block manufacturing.

Over the years, she actively counseled her sons, as they expanded their True Value Hardware Store, adding Just Ask Rental and Kohlhepp Custom Counter Tops, as well as the opening of a location in State College.

At the age of 62, she and her husband retired and continued their life-long commitment to service to others by joining the Peace Corps in 1987. They spent two-and-a-half years teaching at the Malawi Entrepreneurial Development Institute in Mponela, Malawi.  Returning from Africa, they relocated in St. Petersburg, Fla.

After her husband’s death in 1999, she moved to State College, where she was one of the first residents of The Village at Penn State.  She enjoyed living at The Village and participated in exercise classes, lectures, bridge clubs and happy hours.

She was the memory-keeper of family stories, events and relationships.  She will be missed and held in our hearts with many fond memories.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Cecilia “Cela” Callahan and three brothers, Hugh Paul “Kip” Callahan Jr., Senes Michael “Mike” Callahan and Robert Benjamin “Ben” Callahan.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in law, Daniel B. and Donna Sell Kohlhepp of Arlington, VA and DuBois, Benjamin R. and Debra Springborn Kohlhepp of DuBois, PA and Andrew J. and Christine Meyer Kohlhepp of Hilton Head, SC.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Kelly C. Park of West Java, Indonesia, Daniel D. Kohlhepp, Julia A. Gallegos and John A. Kohlhepp, all of DuBois, Lisa R. Kohlhepp of Hilton Head, SC, Katherine “Kaydee” Kohlhepp of Seattle, Wash., Joanne E. Kohlhepp of New York, NY and Kimberly J. Kohlhepp of Arlington, VA.

She is survived by seven great-grandchildren:  Caleb, Naomi, Joy and Josiah Park of West Java, Indonesia, Kai Kohlhepp of Hilton Head, SC, and Mateo and Chavez Gallegos of DuBois.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, located at 116 S. State St. in DuBois, with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Memorial donations may be made to the Penn State Doug and Jackie Kohlhepp Endowed Scholarship, in care of Jean Wolf at Penn State DuBois, One College Place, 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: Mark A. Desmett (Provided photo)

Mark Allan Desmett, 42, of McCartney Madera, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born March 19, 1971 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Robert E. and Norma (Coder) Desmett.  He was the owner/operator of Mark Desmett Trucking Inc. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church of McCartney and of the Glen Hope Volunteer Fire Company.

Surviving are his parents of McCartney; his wife, the former, Anna Miller; a daughter, Cortney Desmett; and two granddaughters, Payton Desmett and Kendra Mostoller, all of Curwensville.  Also surviving are a brother, Robert Desmett of Curwensville and two sisters, Lorri Clark and her husband, Rick of Grampian and Pam Lockett and her husband, Rodney of McCartney.

Services for Mr. Desmett will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Douglas Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery, New Millport.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Glen Hope Volunteer Fire Company, 48 Pine St., Glen Hope, PA  16645.

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.

Donald Edward “Pappy” Bunnell, 78, of Curwensville died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Oct. 30, 1935 in Pike Township, he was the son of Harry J. and Hazel E. (Shaffer) Bunnell.  Mr. Bunnell was retired for the former Howe’s Leather Company in Curwensville. He was Roman Catholic by faith.

He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. No. 268 and the Janesville VFW.

Surviving are five children, Donnie Bunnell and his companion, Tracey Kephart and Tom Bunnell and his wife, Lori, both of Madera; Ron Bunnell and his wife, Debra, Lynn M. Bunnell and his companion, Robin Rauch and David Bunnell, all of the Clearfield area; and Jack Bunnell of Georgia.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Jayden, Curtis, Nicholas, Jack, Alyissa and Christopher Bunnell, Bianca Carella and Cameo Evans; a sister, Sally Withey of Shiloh; and a brother, Joseph “Buck” Bunnell and his wife, Mae Louise of Clearfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three grandchildren, Alan Joseph Bunnell, Brittney Marie Rauch and Shawn “Bubba” Kephart.

Funeral services for Mr. Bunnell will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Fr. Mark J. Mastrian officiating.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and again from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

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

Obituary Notice: Edward A. Facer Sr. (Provided photo)

Edward A. Facer Sr., 70, of Port Matilda, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at his home.

He was the son of the late Richard T. Facer Sr. and Betty Emma (Kerstetter) Facer, born April 5, 1943 in Allentown.  He married Wanda L. (Lucas) Facer on July 1, 1972 at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church; she survives at home.

Mr. Facer was a member of the Port Matilda Baptist Church.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He retired from Corning Glass as a ware handler and janitorial worker and was a 1961 graduate of the State College Area High School.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Facer was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Farkas and a brother, Larry L. Facer.

Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Gerst and her husband, James Michael of Savage, Md. and Kathy Nichole Muire and her husband, Pastor Joseph Muir of Clearfield; a son, Edward Allen Facer Jr. of Jersey Shore; and two brothers, Richard T. Facer Jr. and his wife, Kay of Pleasant Gap and Earnest L. Facer and his wife, Sue Facer of Bellefonte.

Mr. Facer is also survived by seven grandchildren, James Edward Gerst, Lynn Ann Dipko, Levi Matthew Muir, Megan Elizabeth Gerst, Leah Elizabeth Muir, Katie Marie Muir and Samuel Eli Muir.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Port Matilda Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ryan Smith officiating.  Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery in (Boggs Twp.) Howard.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service Tuesday at the church.

Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Ralph ‘Ted’ Rosselli Sr. (Provided photo)

Ralph ‘Ted’ Rosselli Sr., 87, of Clearfield died on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

He was born Feb. 5, 1927, a son of the late Ernest and Mary (DeLappa) Rosselli.

Mr. Rosselli owned and operated Rosselli TV Sales in Clearfield from 1953 until 1984. He continued working in the business with his son until 2006.

He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Following his time in the service, he graduated from Temple University.

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

He is survived by two sons, Ernest Rosselli of Rockton and Ralph ‘Ted’ Rosselli Jr. and his wife, Yvonne (McDowell) Rosselli of DuBois; four grandchildren, Christy Albertson and her husband, Kevin, Chad Rosselli and his wife, Morgan, Angela Rosselli and Amy Gilga and her husband, Chris; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice ‘Dolly’ Centra of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nickoletta R. (Fama) Rosselli on Sept. 30, 2008 and whom he wed Aug. 22, 1953 in St. Francis Church, Clearfield.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Anthony and John Rosselli and Ernest Rosselli Jr.; a step-sister, Mary Miller; and a step-brother, Joseph Rosselli.

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

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

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Christ the King Manor, Memory Support Unit, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois or to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Patricia May Feight (Provided photo)

Patricia May Feight,   83, most recently of Indiana died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

She was born Feb. 4, 1931 in Brockway, a daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Billock) Petruzzi.

She resided in Clearfield most of her life.  She spent the last three years sharing time with her families in Wake Forest, NC and Indiana.  She was employed as registered nurse in the emergency room of the Clearfield Hospital until retiring at the age of 75.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. She was also a member of the Pennsylvania Nurses Association.

She is survived by two children, Michael Feight and his wife, Jennie of Indiana and Linda Egan of Wake Forest, NC; a granddaughter, Alison of Indiana and a grandson, Nicholas Egan of Charleston, SC; her brothers and sisters, Richard Petruzzi of Carmichael, Calif., Shirley Quinn of Reynoldsville, Eugene Petruzzi of Carmel, Calif., Val Jean Bonavita of California; a niece, Sharon Brucker of Bradenton, Fla.; and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews and extended families coast-to-coast.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Donald Feight on Aug. 26, 1990 and whom she wed May 10, 1952 in Clearfield.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, Joseph Petruzzi Jr., Mary Lee Stepanian, John Petruzzi and Jackie Grinnen.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Mary Elizabeth (Goss) Catherine (Provided photo)

Mary Elizabeth (Goss) Catherine, 84, of Philipsburg died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 14, 1930 at West Decatur, she was a daughter of the late Clyde C. and Margaret (Cunningham) Goss. She was a 1948 graduate of Philipsburg High School.

Her work history includes Morningstar Bakery, Catherine’s Market, original owner of Pike Drive Inn, owner of Passmore Hotel, manager at McDonald’s, Sheetz and tax collector for the Philipsburg Borough.

She was also a member of the Philipsburg BPO Elk Lodge No. 1173, NOP and borough council.

On July 14, 1951 in Philipsburg, she married Frank A. Catherine, who survives at home. She’s also survived by a son, Michael Catherine and his partner, Carla Kowalcyk of Philipsburg and a daughter, Lee Ann Sabella and her husband, Richard G. of Philipsburg.

She’s also survived by a brother, Clyde Goss of Harrisburg and four grandchildren, Tobi Catherine, Richard L. Sabella and Casey Lynn Sabella, all of Philipsburg, and Holly E. Sabella of Portage.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John C. Goss and a sister, Goldie E. Mills.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family, and there will be no public visitation. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830, Calvary United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 41, West Decatur, PA 16878, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: David A. Billotte (Provided photo)

David A. Billotte, 59, of Frenchville died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

He was born July 3, 1954 in Clearfield, a son of the late Edmund W. and Margaret Rhoda (Hess) Billotte.

Mr. Billotte was employed as a welder at Interfuse in Woodland. He was also an avid horseman and a member of Tom Mix Rangers for more than 20 years.

He is survived by his two children, Elaina Michelle Luzier and her husband, Michael of Clearfield and David A. Billotte II and his wife, Elizabeth of Frenchville; three grandchildren, Devon and Alaura Rowles and Grace Savanah Billotte; his former wife, Cindy Aughenbaugh Billotte of Clearfield; a sister, Carol Peeples and her husband, Bart of Maryland; five brothers, Edmund Billotte and his wife, Carol of Woodland and Keith Billotte, Ken Billotte and his wife, Sharon, William Billotte and his wife, Judy and Robert Billotte, all of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Delmont Billotte.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Sam Maines officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to PA Equine Foundation for the Trail Stewardship Program, in memory of David Billotte, 6059 Allentown Blvd. #249, Harrisburg, PA 17112.

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

Gary J. Masaglia, 53, of Philipsburg died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at his residence. Born Jan. 20, 1961, he was the son of the late Carlo J. and Pauline Lucas Masaglia.

Mr. Masaglia was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, State College. He was an associate member of the State College Presbyterian Church. He was an administrator for the Bald Eagle Area School District.

He was a 1979 graduate of the West Branch High School. He graduated from Lock Haven University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and again in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned his Master’s degree in education at Clarion University, his principal’s certificate from Duquesne University and his letter of superintendent eligibility from Edinboro University.

Mr. Masaglia taught for 14 years at the Elk County Christian School. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Elementary & Secondary Principal Association and the National Association of School Curriculum Development.

He was a fourth degree member of the Holy Family Council No. 8701, Knights of Columbus, Morrisdale. He was a life member of the Reliance Fire Company.

He married Tracy Kay Dunkle Masaglia on Oct. 23, 1999 at the Church of Nazarene, Philipsburg. She survives in Philipsburg. He’s also survived by a mother-in-law, Edna Dunkle of Milesburg and a beloved furry friend, Domanic.

Mr. Masaglia was the last member of his generation.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the State College Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Dean Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield County SPCA or the Children’s Miracle Network.

Obituary Notice: Richard O. Stewart (Provided photo)

Richard O. Stewart, 65, of Fleetwood died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at the St. Joseph Hospital, Reading.

He was born Jan. 19, 1949 in Clearfield, a son of the late Owen and Dorothy Stewart and Clarabell (Johnson) Stewart.

Mr. Stewart retired as a charter bus driver from the Bieber Bus Co., Kutztown. He had previously been employed by the Mansun Bus Co., Bellefonte. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed hunting and liked horses.

He was Christian by faith. A U.S. Army veteran, he served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam War.

He’s survived by his five children, Tracey Arturo and her husband, Roger and their seven children, Camille Brown and her four children, Robert Brown and his wife, Desiree, Michelle Morgan and her two children and five grandchildren, and Virgil Morgan and his one child; a sister, Frances Henry; and three brothers, Ronald ‘Fish’ Stewart and Dennis ‘Bibby’ Stewart and Donald ‘Bear’ Stewart of Curwensville. He’s also survived by his second wife, Shirley Stewart, and third wife, Carolyn Brown and numerous other family members.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Stewart.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Curwensville United Methodist Church, Curwensville, with the Rev. Dr. Robert S. Ludrowsky officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

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

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Curwensville Baseball Booster Club, 606 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville.

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

Obituary Notice: Perthenia M. “Teeny” Rinard (Provided photo)

Perthenia M. “Teeny” Rinard, 81, of Philipsburg and formerly of Saxton, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born Sept. 9, 1932 in Saxton, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Bertha (Detwiller) Wyles. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Sandy Ridge, the Mt. Top Fire Company Auxiliary and the Social Club at the Philipsburg Towers.

She enjoyed latch hook, word searches, jig saw puzzles and cooking for the pot luck dinners at the Towers. On Dec. 7, 1951 in Saxton, she married Palmer Rinard, whom died on Oct. 20, 1972.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen Kline and her husband, Grant of Houtzdale.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Grace Smith and Margaret “Peg” Butts, and three brothers, Warren Wyles, Ray Wyles and Melt Wyles.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Philipsburg Towers, 300 N. Front St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Mark Thumma officiating.  Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Cemetery, McAlvey’s Fort.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, c/o 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Edward E. “Whitey” Kengersky, 82, of Falls Creek died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born June 13, 1931 in Helvetia, he was the son of the late Edward and Ann (Kubitz)Kengersky.

In January of 1983, he married Margaret R. (Jones) Kengersky.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He retired from the DuBois Area School District after working in both the maintenance department and food services for more than 25 years.

He was a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Falls Creek, where he was very active with the spaghetti dinners.  He was a member of the Swedish American Club and the Falls Creek Eagles Aerie No. 965.  He enjoyed golfing at the Scottish Heights Golf Course.

He is survived by five children, Edward Kengersky and his wife, Judy, Randy Kengersky and Robin Ankeny, all of Falls Creek; Brenda Cessna and her husband, Craig of Penfield; and Toni Clark and her husband, Greg of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Fr. Matis Quinmo officiating.

Memorials may be placed with Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences may be made to www.gbfunealhome.com.

Adriona Debra Jayne Williams, Infant daughter of Traczyk Lee Jr. and Laura Dawn (Turner) Williams, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

Surviving are her parents of Wallaceton; her siblings, Rene, Brittne, Jesse, Ean and Liam Williams, all at home; her maternal grandparents, Laurino “Larry” and Debra Turner of Curwensville; her paternal grandfather, Traczyk Williams Sr. of Wallaceton; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sarajane Williams.

Memorial services for Adriona Debra Jayne Williams will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, Wallaceton, with the Rev. Tina Hawkins officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Summit Hill United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

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

Richard S. McLain, 77, of Smokerun died, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at his residence.

He was born Jan. 14, 1937 in Lancaster, a son of the late Frank and Mary McLain.  He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force in Sumter, SC and Tripoli, Libya, where he was a parachute packer.

He worked as a plumber for Young’s Plumbing and Bechtol Plumbing, both in Lancaster County, until he retired.

On July 9, 1988, he married Elizabeth J. “Jane” (Cardwell) McLain, who survives, of Smokerun.

He is survived by four daughters; Laurie Cantey (Brian) and Margaret Ann Bragg (Joel), all of Lancaster County; Helen Kathleen Kuchlewski of Levittown, NY; and Elizabeth Joy Siechrist (Mike) of York County; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He’s survived by five brothers and a sister, Frank, Robert, Theodore (Norma) and David McLain, all of Lancaster County, and James McLain and Mary Hull (David) of South Carolina and  a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronald Armstrong, three grandchildren and a brother, Paul.

Mr. McLain enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, going to yard sales and doing lawn work.

At his request, there will be no public visitation or memorial service.

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

Obituary Notice: Donald Avery Dimmick (Provided photo)

Donald Avery Dimmick, 63, of Curwensville died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at the Ridgeview Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

He was born Jan. 1, 1951 in Altoona, a son of the late Harold Dimmick and Arlene (Shaffer) Dimmick Prisk.

Mr. Dimmick was employed in the coal mining industry by McDonald’s Coal Co. and had also worked for Guelich Explosives.
He was a member of Cherry Corner Bible Church, Grampian.

He is survived by his wife, Leah ‘Mae’ (Barrett) Dimmick, whom he wed Sept. 18, 1971 at the Cherry Corner Bible Church; two sons, Jason Dimmick and his wife, Talisa and Adam Dimmick, both of Curwensville; and a granddaughter, Alanna.

He is also survived by two step-sisters, Helen Geisler and her husband, William of Virginia and Mona Lippert and her husband, Dave of Washington, D.C.; three step-brothers, George Prisk, Don Prisk and his wife, Carla and Kenny Prisk and his wife, Patty, all of Curwensville; two brother-in-laws, John Barrett and his wife, Desiree of Wyoming and David Barrett and his wife, Rhonda of Curwensville; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Grace Dimmick.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cherry Corner Bible Church, Grampian, with Pastor George W. Solley officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Cherry Corner Bible Church, 155 Nellie’s Rd., Grampian.

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

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

Gail McKay, 74, of Treasure Lake, DuBois died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at her home.

Born Sept. 28, 1939 in Hightstown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Jane (Hall) Probasco.

On July 21, 1985, she married Fr. Robert McKay IV.  He survives.

She retired from the chemistry department at Princeton University.  She had also worked at the Pennsylvania State University Mount Alto Campus, the Ocean Spray Co. and McGraw-Hill, both in New Jersey.

She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour.  She enjoyed aerobics class at the DuBois Y.M.C.A. She also enjoyed working with her husband at the DuBois Ministerial Food Pantry.  She was a meticulous homemaker, an avid reader and was formerly a published artist.

She’s survived by two step-children, Robert J. McKay and his wife, Jennifer of East Windsor, NJ and Russell McKay of Spotswood, NJ; two sisters, Conny Wedell and her husband, Dorrance of Hoover, Ala. and Susan Olsen and her husband, Edwin of St. Augustine, Fla.; two brothers, Chris Probasco and his wife, Judy of Chesterfield, NJ and Peter Probasco and his wife, Diana of Ocean City, NJ; and two step-grandchildren, RJ and Ian McKay.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Griffith.

There will be no public visitation.

A Memorial Eucharist will be celebrated at 11 a.m. March 8 from the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour with the Right Rev. Sean W. Rowe, the Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania, presiding.

Burial will be in Trinity Episcopal Churchyard in Moorestown, NJ.

Memorials may be sent to the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 400 Liberty Blvd., P.O. Box 503, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

John “Pat” Nadji, 66, of DuBois died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside in Pittsburgh.

Born March 16, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Duffalo) Nadji. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.

On July 12, 1968, he married Rebecca “Becky” (Ball) Nadji.  She survives.

After 30 years of service, he retired from the United Parcel Service (UPS). He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

He was also a member of the DuBois Country Club and the Sykesville Eagles Aerie No. 4454.  He was a past member of the former Moose Club in DuBois. He was also the long-time manager of Triangle Springs’ DuBois Little League Team.  He enjoyed golfing and hunting.  He was an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kimberly Van Horn and her husband, Timothy of Bradford and Chad Nadji and his wife, Mary Ann of Brockway and a sister, Carol Nadji of DuBois.

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 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski and Fr. Matias Quimno co-celebrating.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Oncology Hematology Associates, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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