Obituary Notice: Edward J. Finnigan (Provided photo)

Edward J. Finnigan, 90, a resident of North Philipsburg, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Windy Hill Village, a part of Presbyterian Senior Living, Philipsburg.

Born Jan. 1, 1924 at Chester Hill, he was a son of the late Edward M. and Erma May (Cowher) Finnigan. He worked heavy construction for Putman & Greene. Prior to construction he worked for Booth & Shontz (soda/bottling company) and was a truck driver. He owned his own trucking company until his retirement.

He was a charter member of Life~Stone Christian Church, Philipsburg. He was a life member and trustee of the Philipsburg B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1173 and the oldest member and life member of the Philipsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Louis P. Jenkins Post No. 3450.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during World War II in the Philippine Islands with Squadron 9 aboard PT 159 as a Gunners Mate Second Class. For this he received the following awards: World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Battle Stars.

On July 31, 1943, at Woodland, he married Louise M. (Rowles) Finnigan. She died July 23, 1990.

He is survived by two sons, Scott J. Finnigan and his wife, Janet of North Philipsburg and Patrick E. Finnigan and his wife, Mary, of Manassas, Va.; and a brother, George Finnigan of Morrisdale.

He is also survived by six grandchildren, Kristopher Finnigan, Martin Finnigan and his wife, Aimee, Connor Finnigan, Shawna Wurster and her husband, Mark, Mary Colleen Wyckoff and her husband, Andrew and Patrick Finnigan Jr. and his wife, April; six great-grandchildren, Ruth, Gracie, Evan, Kennedy, Nicholas and Andrew; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael L. Finnigan; four sisters, Elsie Rose, Jeanne Peters, Margaret Hrenko and Barbara Sunderlin; and a special friend, Jueveta “Petey” Smeal.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Bob Hine officiating. Burial will follow at Bradford Cemetery, Woodland, where full military honors will be conducted by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Taps will be played by his son, Scott, and grandson-in-law, Mark.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

An Elks memorial service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Life~Stone Christian Church, P.O. Box 263, Philipsburg, PA 16866, or to Philipsburg B.P.O. Elks Lodge No.1173, P.O. Box 307, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences to the family can be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Barry D. Johnson (Provided photo)

Barry D. Johnson, 73, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 2, 1940, the son of William and Lenora Heise.

He retired as a truck driver. He was Protestant by faith. He was a member of the Clearfield Aerie No. 812 Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Mr. Johnson is survived by six daughters, Kellie Johnson and her companion, Gary Duckett of Delaware; Brenda Titanski and her husband, Bill of Penfield; Bonnie Lang and her husband, Howard of South Carolina; Beverly Roberts and her husband, Ed and Barbara Piwowarczyk and her husband, Danny, both of Texas; and Zoanne Cook and her husband, Jeff of Ohio.

He is survived by seven grandchildren, Abby Johnson, Jennifer Titanski, Stanley Titanski, Brad Cook, Alex Cook, Ann Gonzales and Amanda Sweet; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeanie Heise of Clearfield; and a brother, William Heise and his wife, Sue of Woodland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Linda; his wife, Rosalie; a son, Barry D. Johnson Jr.; and a brother, Martin Johnson.

Honoring Mr. Johnson’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D. Cancer Center, 815 Doctors Dr., Clearfield, PA 16830.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Mildred R. Notor, 99, of Clearfield died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born May 21, 1914 in Burnside, the daughter of James and Clara (Wright) Stiffler.

Mrs. Notor was a life-long resident of Clearfield and attended the Clearfield Alliance Church.

She is survived by four children, David Notor Jr. and Sandy Gross, both of Clearfield, Donna Thorsell of Bedford, Texas and Ronald Notor of Stanfield, NC; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Notor was the last of her generation and preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Notor Sr. whom died in 1984; and four brothers and two sisters.

There will be a private funeral service held at the convenience of the family.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Gerald Raymond Burton, 79, formerly of DuBois, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in Brookville.

Born Oct. 25, 1934, he was the son of the late John A. Burton and Mary L. (Hambrosky) Burton.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After more than 30 years of service as an inspector, he retired from the Brockway Glass Co.

He was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

He’s survived by three children, Deborah N. Burton and Lisa A. Hoover and her husband, Roger, both of DuBois and Pamela L. Craft of Brockway; two sisters, Marian Elias of Butler and Betty J. Bellingham of Dallas, Texas; and three grandchildren, Jessica Hoover, Army Fortunato and Brandon Craft.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Burton and his sister, Evelyn Nichols.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Fr. Daniel Kresinski officiating.

Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

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

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

Clarence W. “Bill” Schloder Jr., 68, of DuBois died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Sept. 28, 1945 in St. Marys, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Schloder Sr. and Lydia (McGonigal) Schloder.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War, where he received both the Vietnam Service and Campaign Medal.

On July 9, 1992, he married Debora E. (Gresak) Schloder.  She survives.

He retired as a residential program worker for Oak Manor in St. Marys after more than 20 years of service.  Prior to that, he had worked at Maple Manor Drug and Alcohol treatment facility.

He was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church in Sykesville.  He loved to work in his garden and rebuild computers.

He is survived by three children, Melissa Powell and her husband, Ivan of Hazen and Theresa Hall and her husband, Rick and William Schloder, both of St. Marys; two brothers, John Schloder and his wife, Rose and Timothy Schloder, both of St. Marys; a sister, Judy Biessel of St. Marys; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Theodore Schloder and his step-mother, Theresa Schloder.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.  A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Tomasone as celebrant.

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

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

Obituary Notice: Mildred S. Hanson (Provided photo)

Mildred S. Hanson, 91, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

She was born Aug. 27, 1922, a daughter of the late Charles Burton Sr. and Ruth Avanel (Rowles) Thomas.

Mrs. Hanson was employed by the Riverside Bakery, Longs Dairy Store, Clearfield True Value and contracted with the Intermediate Unit, all of Clearfield.

She enjoyed being a homemaker, as she was an avid baker and cook. She also enjoyed working with ceramics and was an active member and volunteer at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, John Hanson and Shirley Bezilla, both of Clearfield; two grandsons, Michael Bowers and his wife, Natalie of California and Mark Bowers and his companion, Rae Kares of North Carolina; and two great-grandchildren, Ally and Parker Bowers.

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

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert J. Way and the Rev. Susan J. Williamson officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1545, Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Jeffrey S. Leigey (Provided photo)

Jeffrey S. Leigey, 54, of Clearfield died Monday, March 3, 2014 at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1960, a son of the late Elwood and Delores (Dixon) Leigey.

Mr. Leigey was most recently employed at B&C Contracting, Clearfield. He had also worked at Vince Centra Trucking, Curwensville, and at Driggs in Maryland.

He was affiliated with Kerr Addition United Methodist Church, Clearfield. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812, Clearfield.

He’s survived by his wife, Kathy (Gearhart) Leigey, whom he wed Jan. 13, 1978; three children, Kristi Lawhead and her husband, Pascal, Brian Leigey and his fiancé, Summer Haag and Tabatha Lewis and her husband, James Jr., all of Clearfield.

He’s also survived by five grandchildren, Alexis Lawhead, Riley Lewis, Savannah Lewis, Parker Leigey and Elijah Haag; two sisters, Mary Luzier of DuBois and Irene Forrest and her husband, Thomas of Clearfield; two brothers, Elwood Leigey Jr. and his wife, Kathy of West Decatur and Richard ‘Dick’ Leigey and his wife, Sherrill of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws, Glenn and Kathryn Gearhart; his sister, Linda Johnson; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Gearhart.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Mark S. Brower officiating.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Obituary Notice: Lois J. Sankey Peters (Provided photo)

Lois J. Sankey Peters, 85, of Clearfield and formerly of Philipsburg, died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

She was the daughter of the Late John D. and Minnie A. (Davis) Carson, born June 11, 1928 in Philipsburg.  She married Richard W. “Dick” Peters on Dec. 15, 1979; he preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2008.

Mrs. Peters was a member of the First Baptist Church in Philipsburg. She was also a member of the Christian Women of Philipsburg.

She was employed as an office assistant during her working career; first, she worked for the former Elliot Coal Company Inc. of Osceola Mills and then with Charles Navasky & Co. of Philipsburg until her retirement.  She was a graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Ellis; five brothers, Milford, Austin, Leslie, Melvin and Donnie Carson; and a step-grandson, Ronnie Heeman.

Mrs. Peters is survived by two daughters, Deborah Cowfer of Birmingham, Ala. and Mindy Little and her husband, Pat of Philipsburg; a step-daughter, Susan Heeman of State College; two sons, George Sankey and his wife, Rita of Osceola Mills and Jeffrey Sankey and his wife, Kathy of Buchanan, Mich.; and a sister, Agatha “Markey” Kennedy and her husband, Lester of (Frenchtown) Osceola Mills.  She’s also survived by nine grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Ted G. Seibert 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. Thursday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home.

Friends may sign the guestbook at:  beezerheathfh.com.

Louis Dale Bricen, 89, formerly of Weedville, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Oct. 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Bricen and Agnes (Gardner) Bricen.

He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Navy.

On Dec. 21, 1947 in New York City, he married Velma Marie (Burke) Bricen.  She survives.

He was the owner of both Louie’s Plumbing and Heating and Louie’s Exxon in Weedville.  He also worked for Corbett Cabinet Company.

Mr. Bricen was a member of the American Legion Post 978 in Weedville.

He is survived by his children, Luann Pisani and her husband, Louie of St. Marys and Nancy Rosman and her husband, Mark, Thomas Bricen and his wife, Susan and John Bricen and his wife, Rebecca, all of Weedville; a sister, Vernice Paolella of Philadelphia; and a brother, Dan Bricen of St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and Cornealius “Jack” Bricen and two sisters, June Snyder and Jean Lander.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Fr. Thomas Tyler officiating.

Full military honors will be accorded from the funeral home by the members of the Bennetts Valley Honor Guard Post 978.

Burial will be in Gardner Hill Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Arthur James Anderson Jr. (Provided photo)

A. James Anderson, 70, of Port Matilda died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home after a long battle with cancer, with his loved ones surrounding him.

Born on Nov. 3, 1943 in Jersey Shore, he was the son of the late Arthur James Anderson Sr. and Sara S. (Fogelman) Anderson. On July 12, 1969, he married Lois (Kelly) Anderson, who survives at home.

He’s survived by two daughters, Jody L. Anderson-Lidgett and her husband, Joe of Snow Shoe and Dawn M. Anderson-Walls and her husband, Jason of Warriors Mark.

He’s also survived by eight grandchildren, Olivia and Tanner Adams, Autumn and Alexis Lidgett, Bailey Weaver-Lidgett, Rhett, Mason and Korry Walls and three sisters, Barbara E. McGinnis, Jennie L. Lockhart and Kathy L. Coffey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley G. Anderson and Carol Jean Skelly and a brother, David C. Lockhart.

He graduated from State College Area High School in 1962 and entered the U.S. Navy in 1964. He is a Vietnam veteran and served aboard the Destroyer USS Jenkins DD447.

He was employed by Corning Glass Works in State College from 1967 until his retirement in 2003. He was also employed as a grounds keeper for six years at the Skytop Golf Club and was a Patient Transporter at The Meadows.

He was a lifetime member of the Port Matilda Sportsman’s Club and Tin Can Sailor. He was also a member of the Port Matilda American Legion Wilson Patton Post 536 and the Bald Eagle Sportsman’s Club.

Mr. Anderson was an avid hunter and belonged to the Mellott Hunting Camp. His love of family was unconditional.

A funeral service with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Halfmoon Christian Fellowship Church, 1776 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda, with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery, Halfmoon Township.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or by visiting www.stjude.org.

To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: Eleanor J. Kester (Provided photo)

Eleanor J. Kester, 93, of Clearfield died Monday, March 3, 2014 at DuBois Regional Medical Center, West.

She was born June 17, 1920, the daughter of Dorse A. and Florence May (Ogden) Lytle. On May 3, 1947, she married Charles “Emory” Kester at the West Side United Methodist Church by the Rev. Gordon Williams.

Mrs. Kester, along with her husband, owned the former Kester TV and Radio. It was located on Nichols Street in Clearfield Borough from 1947 to 1993 when they retired.

She was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield, where she taught Sunday school from 1946 until 1975. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and Circle Sarah.

Mrs. Kester was very active in the Clearfield County Republican Party, serving as Precinct Chairlady of the Third Ward from 1962 until 1984. She also served two terms on the Clearfield Borough Council from 1974-1982.

She is survived by a sister, Ethel Rosalee Mayhew of Clearfield and a brother, Keith Andrew Lytle of Nordheim, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews throughout the United States, including Nicholas Mayhew, Terry L. Collins and her husband, Terry M., all of Clearfield; John Mayhew of Zenia, Ohio; Kristina Murray and her husband, Greg of Tyrone; Ted L. Werdal and his wife, Mary of State College.

Mrs. Kester was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles “Emory” Kester, whom died Feb. 10, 2004; a sister, Helen L. Werdal and a nephew, Kelly Brian Mayhew.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Roena Jean Luzier, 82, a resident of Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield, and formerly of Clearfield and Curwensville, died Saturday March 1, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

Born Jan. 6, 1932 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Jessie (Stephens) Parks.  Mrs. Luzier was a homemaker and had worked a short time for the former Kents Sportswear in Curwensville.

She had attended the First Baptist Church of Clearfield.

She wed Glenn Edward Luzier, who preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 2009.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wayne Parks.

Surviving are four children, Kenneth Luzier of DuBois, Kevin Luzier and Beth Irwin and her husband, Pete, both of Clearfield, and Jennifer Faulkner and her husband, Brian of Hyde.  Also surviving are nine grandchildren, a sister, Nadine Bagwell of Daytona, Fla. and a brother, Philip Parks and his wife, Margaret of Clearfield.

There will be no public visitation and graveside services will be held at a later date at the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 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.

Obituary Notice: Sherman R. Herman (Provided photo)

Sherman R. Herman, 71, of Osceola Mills died Monday, March 3, 2014 at his home.

He was the son of the late James and Martha (Brendt) Herman, born on Jan. 1, 1943 in Madera.  He married Donna J. (Gregg) Herman on May 20, 1972 in Philipsburg; she survives at home.

Mr. Herman was of the Christian faith.  He was a retired logger for the former W.D. Krause & Sons.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Fryer, Ethel Ruffing and Dorothy Herman and two brothers, James Herman and Robert Herman.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Herman is survived by two daughters, Irene Gregg of Clarksburg, W.Va., and Tammy Herman and her companion, Allen Mostoller of Osceola Mills; a son, Richard J. Herman and his wife, Vicky of Osceola Mills; and two sisters, Betty Krause of Ramey and Anna Mae Herman of Houtzdale.  He’s also survived by three grandchildren, Nathaniel Mostoller, Andrew Mostoller and Gary Klinger Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Garon Mostoller and Kendra Mostoller; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

At his request, there will be no viewing.

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

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

Kathleen (Smiley) Koppenhaver, 64, of Falls Creek died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at her home.

Born July 29, 1949 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey and Alice (Hoover) Smiley.

She was a homemaker.

She was an avid card player and enjoyed baking.  She loved playing bingo and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy M. Smiley of Falls Creek and Brenda J. Smiley of Punxsutawney and a son, Bill M. Koppenhaver and his wife, Amanda of Penfield.

She is also survived by three brothers, David Smiley and his wife, Helene of Illinois, Alan Smiley of Falls Creek and Dennis Smiley and his wife, Becky of DuBois; seven grandchildren, Jeremiah, Zachary, Rylie, Tonya, Amber, Jimmy, and Shaina; and six great-grandchildren.

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

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday 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.

Phyllis J. McBath, 84, of Oklahoma City, Okla. and formerly of Philipsburg, died Monday, March 3, 2014.

A daughter of the late Joseph Lloyd and Edna (Wise) Folmar, she was born Jan. 22, 1930 in Philipsburg.

She’s survived by a son, Dan P. McBath and his wife, Roberta of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandsons, Sam and his wife, Hanna and Conner; a great-granddaughter; and a sister, Betty L. Dixon and her husband, Dick of Morrisdale.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Frank, Clair, Herbert (Ted), Harold, Donald and Norman Folmar and a sister, Florence Moore.

Funeral services were held in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Obituary Notice: Edith Brown Hastings (Provided photo)

Edith Brown Hastings, 98, of Clearfield died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Clearfield Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1915 in South Avis, a daughter of the late George Scott and Lou Violet (Carnahan) Brown.

Mrs. Hastings retired as a registered nurse from the Clearfield Hospital in 1982 after 25 years of employment.
She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield, as well as a of the Clearfield Nurse’s Alumni Association.

She is survived by two children, Robert Daniel Hastings and his wife, Barbara of Texas and Evelyn Louise Schwartz of Massachusetts; six grandchildren, Scott, Todd, Mark, Kurt and Sean Hastings and Melissa Martin and her husband, Jim; five great-grandchildren, Jayme, Sabrina and Dannan Martin and Lindsay and Tyler Hastings; a sister, Louise Hill of Jersey Shore; a sister-in-law, Joan Brown of Jersey Shore; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Hastings in 1986 and whom she wed April 9, 1937 in Clearfield. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, George, Joseph and William Brown and a sister, Nancy Travis.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni Fund, 612 Arnold Ave., Clearfield or the St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1545, Clearfield.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Kathryn M. Black (Provided photo)

Kathryn M. “Dee” Black, 77, a resident of Ridgeview Eldercare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville, and formerly of Curwensville, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Ridgeview.

Born Dec. 14, 1936 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Dorsey A. and Melva A. (Leight) Black.  She was the owner/manager of the former Dot’s Restaurant of Curwensville, which closed in 1972.  She then worked for the former Clearfield Cheese Co. in Curwensville until her retirement.  She was a graduate of Curwensville Area High School.

Surviving are a niece, Gaye Lansberry and her husband, Jay of Zelienople and a nephew, Gary Curry and his wife, Eileen of Woodland.  Also surviving are a special friend, Lisa Redden and her husband, Rick and their sons, Nick and Andrew Redden of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mabel A. Curry; and two brothers, William D. “Bill” and John Black.  She was the last member of her generation.

Funeral services for Kathryn M. “Dee” Black will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Charles M. Lee Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Friends will be received 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 12 p.m. Tuesday until time of services at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA  16830 or the Orphans of the Storm, c/o 412 Hill 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.

Garth Blain Mitchell, 47, of Clearfield died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at his residence.

Born July 23, 1966 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of Eugene H and Connie (Catherman) Mitchell.

He was a 1984 graduate of Rockville High School, Rockville, Md. and Dubois Triangle Tech’s maintenance electricity and construction technology program.

He had been employed as a laborer for Global Glass of Curwensville.

He’s survived a brother, Bryon E Mitchell and his wife, Darlene of Adamstown, Md. and a sister, Michelle Fundock of Benton.

He was preceded in by his parents and a brother, Eugene H Mitchell.

There will be no public visitation.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Obituary Notice: William L. Morgan (Provided photo)

William L. Morgan, 82 of Clearfield died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Ridgeview Elder Care, Curwensville. He was the husband of 42 years to Bonnie K. (Duckett) Morgan of Clearfield, whom he married on April 29, 1972.

Born June 24, 1931 in Curwensville, he was the son of the late John and Hilda (Smith) Morgan.

Mr. Morgan was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He was employed at the County National Bank and retired as vice president and manager in 1993 after 44 years.

Mr. Morgan was a member of the Grace United Presbyterian Church, Glen Richey. He was the first president and a member of the Clearfield Jaycee’s, the Central Mountain Automobile Club and the Fletcher Camp.

He enjoyed antique cars, hunting, fishing, collecting antiques and making appraisals on antiques and cars.

In addition to his wife, surviving are two daughters, Andréa K. Sheeder and her husband, Scott and son, Preston and daughter, Alana of Hyde; Deanna L. Morgan and her companion, Brian Godissart and daughter, Brianna of Clearfield; two sisters, Mina Jean Washek and her husband, Richard and Carol O. Peterson and her husband, Carl J. of Clearfield; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, J. Thomas Morgan.

A service to celebrate the life of William L. Morgan will be held at 11 a.m. at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, with Pastor Leanne M. Gill Peters and Pastor Wayne Lutz co-officiating.

A time share memories with the family will be held from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be provided by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of William L. Morgan to ASPCA, 424 E. 92^nd St., New York, NY 10128; Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 and Grace United Presbyterian Church, 2404 Carbon Mine Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Mary Lee Reifer (Provided photo)

Mary Lee Reifer, 52, of Osceola Mills died Friday, March 7, 2014 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, at her home.

She was the daughter of John E. Burns Sr. and Ruth (Graham) Burns of Philipsburg born Oct. 2, 1961 in Bellefonte.  She married Andrew J. Reifer Sr. on July 19, 1986 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Houtzdale; he survives at home.

Mrs. Reifer was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills.  She was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 387 in Philipsburg and a past member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 1173 in Philipsburg.

She had worked as a secretary for Reiter Insurance & Real Estate Agency in Philipsburg. She was a 1979 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.  She also graduated from the Hixson’s School of Floral Design in Cleveland, Ohio and from the DuBois Business College in 1981.

Mrs. Reifer was preceded in death by her father-in-law, William J. Reifer II.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by a daughter, Alice J. Brant and her husband Jason of Poolesville, Md.; a son, Andrew J. Reifer of Osceola Mills; three brothers, John E. Burns Jr. and Cecelia of Osceola Mills, Robert “Ben” Burns and his wife, Beth of Dover, Del.; and Trevor A. Burns and his wife, Michelle of Willow Springs, NC; and her mother-in-law, Joanne Reifer of Houtzdale.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Robert J. Horgas 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. at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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