Obituary Notice: Judith A. Holt (Provided photo)

Judith A. Holt, 74, of New Millport died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. She was born July 29, 1938, in Clearfield, the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Collar) Jordan.

In 1980, she was employed at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She graduated from the Clearfield County Vo-Tech Nursing Academy as a licensed practical Nurse in 1986 and continued working at the center until her retirement in 2004.

She’s survived by her five children, Leslie A. Holt Fontenoy of Kerrmoor, James Holt and his fiancé, Carrieann of New Millport, Lester A. Holt Jr. of Clearfield, Robert A. Holt and his wife, Holly of Curwensville and John T. Holt and his wife, Amy M. of Bells Landing.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Daniel Holt, Caitlin Holt, Curtis Fontenoy and Addison Holt; two sisters and three brothers, Jane Porzio and Rodney Jordan and his wife, Judy, all of Curwensville, Joy Leigey and her husband, Elmer of Lancaster, Thomas Jordan and his wife, Nancy of Morrisdale and John Jordan and his wife, Phyllis, of Woodland. She is also survived by her children’s father, Lester A. Holt Sr. of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Barbara Owens, Jo Ann Livergood, Sandra “Kay” Jones and Carol Gendreau.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Mr. Charles Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggest contributions be made to Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc.,

312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Victoria Karoleski, 88, a resident of Christ the King Manor, formerly of DuBois, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

Born April 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Adamski) Dobinski. On April 23, 1949, she married Edward S. Karoleski.  He survives.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Infant of Prague Society.

She enjoyed being with her family.

She is survived by her children, David Karoleski and Donald Karoleski, both of DuBois, Linda Karoleski Ogorchock and her husband, Michael of Montgomery, TX and Kevin Karoleski and his wife, Laurie of St. Marys; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and five sisters.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1 at the Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. David Foradori as celebrant.

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.

Albert W. Good was born May, 18, 1933 in Wallaceton. He was a life member of the Wallaceton United Methodist Church.

Mr. Good was a veteran of the Korean War, serving a two-year period in Germany. He retired from the C&K Coal Company in Fallentimber.

He’s survived by his second wife, the former Jessie Hynd of Red Lion and his children, David J. Good and his wife, Darla, Annette N. Good, Charles Lines and his wife, Marilee, Dayton Lines and his wife, Jo, Christine Freeman, Diane House and her husband, Ross and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Mr. Good was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Shirley Williams; two daughters, Susan and Nannette; two sons, Allen and Rodney; his parents, Wilson and Minnie Good; two brothers, Francis and Robert Good; two sisters, Annabelle Good and Louise Stonebreaker; one brother-in-law, Max Stonebreaker; and one son-in-law, Jeffrey Freeman.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and again one hour prior to the service Friday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Pauline M. Mills, 89, of West Decatur died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Born Jan. 20, 1924 in West Decatur, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Alma (Shimmel) Dixon. On March 13, 1946, she married Ardell B. Hamer Sr, who died Aug. 26, 1987. On Oct. 6, 1991, she married William D. Mills, who died March 17, 2004.

She is survived by a son, Ardell B. Hamer Jr. and his wife, Faith of Winterville, NC; three daughters, Linda Frank and her husband, James Michael of York, Brenda Berkstresser of Fayetteville, NC and Lisa Kline and her husband, Barry of Clearfield; a step-daughter, Gloria J. Fox and her husband, John of Clearfield; two sisters, Mona Baney and her husband, Durrel of West Decatur and Marian Moist of Orchard Park, NY; and a brother, Charles “Jake” Dixon and his wife, Nancy of Dover.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Sheri Hibsman and her husband, Todd, Jamie Isaac and her husband, Richard, Jennifer Condon and her husband, Jeremy, Robert Berkstresser and his wife, Macail, Lacie Vail and her husband, Scott, Brooks Hamer, Barrett Kline and Karson Kline; three step-grandchildren, Justine McClarren ,Shawn Fox and Danielle Howell and her husband, Josh; and eight great-grandchildren, Dalton Bowers, TJ Hibsman, Hunter Isaac, Mason Isaac, Ryland Isaac, Landon Isaac, Violet Rinker and Greyson Vail.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands; a daughter, Wanda Jean Hamer; a great-grandson, Dylan Bowers; three brothers, Brooks Dixon, Lionel Dixon and Norman Dixon; and one sister, Imilda Jane Shields.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, West Decatur. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Centre Hill Grange. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, with the Rev. Timothy D. Richmond officiating. Burial will be in Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Leon A. Zelensky, 56, of Allport died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born May 24, 1956 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Leon F. and Elizabeth Cantolina Zelensky.

He’s survived by four daughters, Leah Johnson and her husband, Dan of Buffalo, NY, Lisa Coble and her husband, Allen of Altoona, LeAnn Stefan and her husband, Chad of Duncansville and Megan Zelensky of Lanse. Also surviving are grandchildren, Caden and Marlana Johnson of Buffalo, NY; one sister, Angelina Kline and her husband, Mike of Gearhartville and one niece, Lorrin Kline of Gearhartville.

A funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Deacon Robert Hoover officiating. Friends will be received from 5 p.m. until the hour of services.

Obituary Notice: John G. Bloom (Provided photo)

John G. Bloom, 89, of Grampian died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the Christ the King Manor, DuBois. He was born Dec. 19, 1923 in Croft, a son of the late Wilbur and Susannah (Flood) Bloom.

Mr. Bloom was employed as a plumber and pipe fitter and belonged to the United Association of Plumbers Union Local 520, having served as a steward.

He attended the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Grampian Fire Hall and a member of the Curwensville Free and Accepted Masons, Noble Lodge #480.

He also served as a member and past president of the Grampian Borough Council, a board member of the Grampian-Penn-Bloom Water Authority and was active with the Grampian Community Park Committee.

A veteran of the U.S. Army 60th Infantry 9th Division, Mr. Bloom was a scout during World War II. He served his active duty in Africa, Sicily, France, Belgium and Germany, where he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.

He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Buell and her husband, Bob of Curwensville, Jill Peterson and her husband, Dave of Rockton and Sally McFadden and her husband, Robert of Huntsville, AL; five grandchildren, Robert Buell, John and Alan Peterson, and Lacey and Brett McFadden; two great-grandchildren; a sister and a brother, Sara Cleaver of Grampian and Lynn L. Bloom and his wife, Margaret ‘Sis’ of Grampian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley E. (Nesbit) Bloom on May 24, 2010 and whom he wed March 4, 1949 in Luthersburg; an infant daughter, Sharon Lee; and a brother, Hylan Bloom.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, Grampian with the Rev. Emmett Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian.

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 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, 6084 Chestnut Grove Hwy., Grampian, PA 16838.

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

Obituary Notice: Beverly J. Bergstrom Seger (Provided photo)

Beverly J. Bergstrom Seger, 69, of Grampian died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. She was born June 8, 1943 in DuBois, a daughter of the late Louis and Harriet (Vardy) Bergstrom.

Mrs. Seger was employed at the Pet Place, DuBois and was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Grampian. She loved spending time with her family friends and neighbors. She was a stay-at-home mom until her children were raised and on their own and what an excellent job she did.

She was then employed at the pet store where her genuine passion for animals came shining through. She was truly in her element. It was nothing for her to bring home a sick animal and nurse it back to health. She was an animal lover in every sense of the word.

She is survived by two children, Richard Seger of DuBois and Brenda Koval and her husband, Steve of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Tiffanie ‘Erin’ Cortazzo and her husband, Joe of State College and Stephen ‘Eric’ Koval of Clearfield; a great granddaughter, Adelyn Koval; a future great-granddaughter, Avery Cortazzo; a brother-in-law, Wayne Shaffer of DuBois and his family; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kevin Seger; a sister, Emily ‘Sue’ Shaffer; and a brother, Richard Louis Bergstrom.

Funeral services will be held at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Emmett Anderson officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 815 State St., Curwensville.

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

Obituary Notice: Joanna M. Carlo (Provided photo)

Joanna M. Carlo, 93, of Curwensville died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. She was born April 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Sam and Catherine (Sedmak) Lash.

Mrs. Carlo was employed at the former Kent’s Sportswear for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville.

She is survived by a daughter, Barb Baird and her husband, James of Curwensville; a grandson, Stephen Baird; two step-grandchildren, Becky Smith and Vicky Dubrow; five step-great-grandchildren; three step-great great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Bauman of Curwensville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tucci Carlo on April 14, 1980 and whom she wed June 28, 1947 in Curwensville. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Olosky and three brothers, John, Joe and Sam Lash.

Mass of Christian burial will be said at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville, with Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Visitation will be held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Elsie B. Crandell (Provided photo)

Elsie B. Crandell, 90, of Clearfield died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.  She was the wife of 57 years to the late William “Bill” C. Crandell, who died May 6, 1998.

Born March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Blanche Flegal Carson.

Mrs. Crandell was a member of the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church.  Her past activities included Young at Heart Square Dancers, Chicklamoose Dancers; Third Ward Fire Co. Auxiliary, Susquehanna Campers Club and Area Agency on Aging Auxiliary.

Surviving are one son and four daughters, William E. “Bill” Crandell and his wife, June of Clearfield; Barbara M. Hile and her husband, Dennis of Cazenovia, NY; Connie L.

Dillon and her husband, Gene Zazworsky of Houtzdale; Carol L. Dixon and her husband, Archie of Lucernemines; and Cathy R. Vanish and her husband, Dennis of Madera; 11 grandchildren, Melinda Hile, Dwane Crandell, Denise Hile, Tammy Bower, Trudi Owen, Kathy Baughman, Laura Lance, Jodi Fox, Jeffrey Dixon, Brian Vanish and Darrell Vanish; 21 great-grandchildren; two great great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, two brothers, Roy and Clarence Carson; four sisters, Marie Schucker, Mildred Clark, Melva McKenrick and Thelma Guelich.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Elsie B. Crandell will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830 with the Rev. Mark S. Brower officiating.  A time to share memories will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory to Kerr Addition United

Methodist Church, c/o Joyce Miller, 9679 Old Erie Pike, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Alice M. Lyons, 64, of DuBois died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at her home. Born Sept. 19, 1948 in Brockway, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Marjorie (Kroah) Moyer.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. She was a homemaker and had previously worked at Rockwell International Manufacturing.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching television.

On April 27, 1974, she married Ronald R. Lyons.  He survives.

She is survived by her children, Lori Lyons of Leesburg, VA and James Lyons and his wife, Heidi of Reynoldsville; a brother, John Moyer and his wife, Ina of Streater, IL; a sister, Melissa Hinderliter and her husband, Edward of Angola, NY; two grandchildren, Baylee Hetrick and Morgan Lyons; and an honorary granddaughter, Paityn Bentley.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Webster and two brothers, Donald and George Moyer.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Msgr. Charles A. Kaza officiating.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and/or The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1501 Reedsdale St., Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 and or Breast Care Services at DRMC, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Rita L. DuVall, 95, of Harrisburg and formerly of DuBois, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill.

Born May 1, 1917 in Bradford, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Lorrainna (Myers) Boyle. She was married to Samuel J. DuVall.  He preceded her in death in 2000.

She worked as an executive secretary at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 15 years. She was also a homemaker.

She was a lifetime member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she had been active in the choir and the Altar Rosary Society.

She is survived by her children, Karen DuVall of Long Beach, CA, Mary Rita DuVall of Harrisburg and D. Mark DuVall and his wife, Patrice of DuBois; a sister, Dorothy Fee of Portland, OR; a brother, Jim Boyle of SC; five grandchildren, Lynne Kail Rossi, Gretchen Brown Stevens, Meghan Brown Rivera, Justus and Shiloh DuVall; six great-grandchildren, Kiley Stevens, MaKayla, Rhys, and Kendyl Rivera and Isabella and Brogan Rossi.

She was preceded in death by her son, J. Samuel DuVall; her daughter, Carol Ann DuVall; her sister, Lorraine Sperl; and her brother, John Boyle.

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

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Leah L. Albright, 98, of Houtzdale died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. Born May 25, 1914 in Brisbin, she’s the daughter of William and Lucinda Mae Kephart Atkins.

She was employed as a seamstress for the former Viceroy Clothing Factory of Philipsburg until her retirement.

She was married to Earl Albright, who preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1978.

Surviving are a son, Joseph Albright and his wife, Aleen of Warren and two daughters, Bonnie Albright and Debbie Miller and her husband, David of Houtzdale.

Surviving are 12 grandchildren, Robin Mandel, Heather Evans, Buffy Dunlap, Cory Albright, Jamie Miller, Tonya Jarrett, Robert Miller, Joseph Wilks, Sandra Wilks, Pam Reams, Greg Albright and William Albright; 23 great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Catherine Jean Hutchinson and Betty Saupp of Houtzdale and a brother, James Atkins of Jamestown, NY and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, William, four sisters and three brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.  Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

Donald M. Gardner, 77, formerly of Madera and a guest of Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation, Curwensville died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation.

Born March 3, 1935 at Madera, he was the son of John and Celia (Schaffer) Gardner.  He was a heavy equipment operator and at one time worked for Hubler Brothers, Morrisdale.

Mr. Gardner was Protestant by faith and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He’s survived by four sisters, Diana Hamm of Gearhartville; Jean Reams of Chester Hill; Lois Gardner of Port Matilda; Doris Hudak and her husband, Alan of Ramey; two sister-in-laws, Madeline Gardner of Ramey and Goldie Gardner of Madera; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Paul, Eugene and Jack Gardner; and two sisters, Betty Lou Gardner and Sarah “Peg” Prisk.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera, with Rev. Robert Ford officiating.

Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery, Ramey. Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Lana S. Postlethwait, 71 of Rockton died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at her home.

Born July 25, 1941 in New Village, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Stella (Streccioni) Giambattistini. On Dec. 18, 1965, she married George A. Postlethwait Sr.  He survives.

She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing in Allentown. She worked in nursing in our area for many years, including at the DuBois Regional Medical Center, Clearfield Home Health and the Clearfield-Jefferson Community Mental Health Center.

She also volunteered in West Pakistan in the Peace Corps and served two years as a staff nurse for the Peace Corps in Puerto Rico.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was very active in church affairs, and she especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by four children, George A. Postlethwait Jr. of Toronto, Canada; Michael A. Postlethwait and his wife, Karen of Ballston Spa, NY; Teresa D. Frederick and her husband, Darren of Clarion; and Matthew T. Postlethwait and his wife, Jennifer of Westminster, MD; a sister, Lydia Reppert of Phillipsburg, NJ; and 12 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m. from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A scriptural wake service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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

Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed to St. Catherine Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA, 15801 and or Hahne Cancer Center or DRMC Hospice, both at 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Edwin C. “Brush” Grannis, 72, of Ramey, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Ramey as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born March 22, 1940 at Philipsburg, a son of the late August and Anna (Zezoney) Grannis Sr.

He was a parishioner of Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale and was a 1957 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

He retired in 1992 after 30.5 years as a maintenance painter for the Penn State University.  He was a member of the Smoke Run Croatian Club and the Morann Citizen Club.

On July 23, 1960 at the former St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Houtzdale, he married Lois Jean Berndt Grannis, who survives of Ramey.  He is survived by a daughter, Peg Deibler and her husband, Larry of Shillington; two granddaughters,

Rachel Velez and her husband, Pedro of Wyomissing and Erica Spengler and her husband,

Ryan of Philadelphia; and four great-grandchildren, Dawson Lee Velez, Ethan Daniel Velez, Olivia Rae Velez and Finn Patraic Spengler.

He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, John Grannis and his wife, Shirley of Niagara Falls, NY, Thomas Grannis of Las Vegas, NV and Doris Brenneman of Altoona.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Gates and a brother, August Grannis Jr.

He loved playing Pinochle and was an avid Pittsburgh Steele fan.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Fr. Stanley J. Swacha as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the Beulah Cemetery, Ramey.  Condolences may be sent to:

condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Kenneth E. “Big Bird” Barrett Sr., 66 of Grampian died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 18, 1947 in Stronach, Penn Township, he was the son of Boyd Wayne and Beulah (Seger) Barrett. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Curwensville.

He worked for various coal mining companies as a truck driver and as a heavy equipment operator.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and riding motorcycles with his ABATE family.  He was a member of ABATE of Pensnsylvania Chapter Chinklacamoose District 5 Chapter 6. He had been the Road Captain of ABATE since 2012. He was a former member of Curwensville VFW, Clearfield Eagles Aries #812 and Curwensville Moose. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.

On June 5, 1965 in Clearfield, he wed Nellie “Pat” Galio, who survives along with five children, Jamie Sue Clutter and her husband, Rodger of Curwensville, Brenda Lea Bloom and her husband, Tim of Stronach,  Toni Polites and her husband, Bill of Grampian, Kenneth E. Barrett Jr. and his wife, Yvonne of New Millport and Wayne Anthony Barrett and his wife, Krista of West Decatur.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judith Rosborough and her husband, James of Luthersburg and JoAnne McCracken and her husband, Richard of Lumber City; one brother, Randy Barrett and his wife, Apryle of Bells Landing; two step-sisters, June Pack and Janet Tapper and her husband, Harold, all of Jacksonville, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Cora (Davis) Fleming, an infant sister, two step-brothers, Thomas “Snuffy” Fleming and Jeff “Flint” Fleming, a step-sister Gail Henderson and an aunt, Betty Seger Fritch.

Funeral services for Mr. Barrett will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with Mr. Bud Stiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

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. until the hour of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to ABATE, C/O Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833 and The Nathaniel D. Yingling Cancer Center, 815 Doctors Dr., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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.

Robert W. Carr, 94, of Sleepy Hollow in Rush Township died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

He was the son of the late Clyde P. and Cora (Glotfelty) Carr, born Dec. 13, 1918 in McHenry, MD.  He married Mary E. Carr on June 3, 1947 in Philipsburg. She preceded him in death on May 20, 2000.

Mr. Carr was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg.  He was a veteran of the World War II, serving with the Army Air Corps. He was a life member of the AMVETS #0159 in Philipsburg and a live member of the P.O. O Elks, #1173 in Philipsburg.  He was a member of the Greater Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters for 45 years, Carpenters Union Local #950.  He was an avid reader, and he also enjoyed fishing and traveling.

He and his business partner, Elmer Schnarrs, owned and operated a building contracting company, Schnarrs & Car Contracting, in Philipsburg for more than 35 years.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Carr was preceded in death by an infant son; two sisters, Pearl Desso and Helen Metz; six brothers; Blaine, Boyd, Chester, Marlin, Joseph and Luther Carr.

He is survived by a son, Gerald R. Carr and his wife, Kathleen M. of Philipsburg; a sister, June Minarchic of Philipsburg; a nephew, Maynard Dean Carr of Philipsburg, whom Robert and his wife, Mary raised in their home; and a number of other nieces and nephews.

There will be no public visitation or funeral service.  The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA.  Burial will be at the Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Windy Hill Village P.S. L., PO Box 551, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Michael A. ‘Hubba’ Capatch (Provided photo)

Michael A. ‘Hubba’ Capatch, 47, of Kylertown died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Altoona Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 12, 1965 in Clearfield, a son of Carol (Hemphill) Capatch Nottingham of Philipsburg and the late George Capatch.

He was a 1995 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and has owned and operated Capatch Chiropractic Center in Kylertown since 1996. He is a brother of the Pi Kappa Chi fraternity. He is also the founding father of the annual Susquehanna Safari.

Outside of his vocation, he loved playing rugby with the Wolfpack Rugby Team, canoeing with his buddies and biking, running and hiking. He also enjoyed watching football and hockey.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two children, Marlena and Chase Capatch of Osceola Mills; his best friend, Carla Rosselli of Philipsburg; his former spouse, Kelly Ruden of Osceola Mills; a sister, Denise Capatch of Clearfield; a brother, Gregory G. Capatch of Sedona, AZ; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Alan Capatch.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield with Dr. Duane A. White officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105-3678.

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

Obituary Notice: Jamie L. Bortz Day (Provided photo)

Jamie L. Bortz Day, 30, formerly of Clearfield died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD.  She was born July 18, 1982 in Dubois, a daughter of Leisa Donnelly and Todd Bortz.

She was a veteran who served with the U.S. Air Force.  She previously worked with special needs adults in Maryland and most recently as a stay-at-home mom with her two children.

While living in Clearfield, she was a member of the Children’s Choir at the C.A.S.T. and the Civil Air Patrol.

She is survived by her mother, Leisa Donnelly and her husband, Thomas of Edgewater, FL; her father, Todd Bortz and his wife, Sherry of Big Run; two children, Devin and Dylan Day; and her former husband, Steven Day of Maryland.

Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Barbara Minich of DuBois; two sisters and two brothers, Shawna Bortz of Big Run, Misty Bortz and Joseph Bortz, both of Clearfield and Ryan Donnelly of Edgewater, FL; three step-sisters and a step-brother, Erin Williamson, Jennifer Johnston, Lauren Donnelly and Thomas Donnelly III, all of Pittsburgh; and three nieces, Haley, Mykah and Melynda.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Minich; maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Fullerton; and paternal grandmother, Bonnie Bortz.

Services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.  Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts honor guard.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. until the hour of services Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield.

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

John Tabor Gates, 44, of Houtzdale died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. The Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

The funeral and burial service will be private with the Rev. Jonathan Schnibben officiating.

Born May 25, 1968 in Hartford CT, he was the son of Alice Marie and Fredrick T. Gates Jr.

He was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church, the Houtzdale L.O.O.M, past member of the Houtzdale Fire Co No. 1 and the Houtzdale American Legion Freeberg Social Club.

He coached Little League, played in the Men’s Softball League, owned Gator’s Lawn Care Service and was a bartender for many years in the Houtzdale and Osceola Mills area.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His greatest pleasures came from the lifelong friendships he enjoyed.

He’s survived by his mother and sister, Nancy, both of Houtzdale, his aunt, Elizabeth Gates Whaley of Newmarket, NH and cousins, Michael Whaley of Farmington, NH, Christopher Whaley of Northwood NH and Matthew and his wife, Beth Whaley of South Portland, MA.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1972 and his grandparents, Olga Anderson Hyder, of Houtzdale and Fredrick and Helen Gates Sr. of Summit, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Houtzdale Fire Co. No. 1, 601 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651.