Obituary Notice: Grace E. Francemore (Provided photo)

Grace E. Francemore, 98, of Clearfield and resident of Knickerbocker Villa, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born Sept. 28, 1915, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Zemba) Kovach.

Mrs. Francemore was a school teacher at the Clearfield Area High School for 40 years, where she taught English, history, Latin and guidance. She assisted her husband, Joseph, with operating Francemore’s Market in Clearfield.

She also helped her father at his store, Kovach Clothing, in Curwensville.
She had attended the Curwensville Presbyterian Church and most recently the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her son, Joseph M. Francemore of Clearfield; two sisters, Louise Kovach and Dorothy Larson, both of Erie; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Francemore, on June 8, 1992 and whom she wed July 4, 1954 in Altoona. She was also preceded in death by sister, Mary Jean Kuhn and two brothers, John and William Kovach.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Penney Rahm officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Virginia M. Marnati (Provided photo)

Virginia M. Marnati, 77, of Hyde died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her home.

She was born Jan. 13, 1937 in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Wood) Veihdeffer.

She retired from Berg Electronics after 20 years of service. She also volunteered at the Clearfield Hospital.

She was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Star Rockport, Ind. She was a lifetime member of the Goldwing Road Rider Association Chapter I Reynoldsville.

She’s survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Donald Marnati. She’s survived by four children, Duane and his wife, Susan Cross; Ronald and his wife, Sandy Cross; Myron and his wife, Janet and Brian Cross, all of the Evansville, Ind. area.

She’s survived by five step-children, Michelle Kelly of Hollidaysburg; Robin and her husband, Ray Bartges of Millheim; Charles Marnati of Gumboro, Del.; Kenneth Marnati of Pomeroy, Ohio; and Kimberly and her husband, Todd Gross of York; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Terry Veihdeffer of New York.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edward Veihdeffer.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. Clearfield.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Father Brandon Kleckner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospices, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA.

Online condolences can be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

Obituary Notice: Velma J. Fleming (Provided photo)

Velma Jane Fleming, 89, of Grampian, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at her residence after a brief illness.

Born Sept. 12, 1924 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Clark M. Bunnell and Olive (London) Bunnell Myers. Mrs. Fleming was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. the Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, as well as the St. Theresa’s Guild of the church.

On Aug. 23, 1940, she wed James Clair Fleming, who preceded her in death on July 13, 1979.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Violet; two sisters, Mildred Myers Panasitti and Mabel Myers Peoples; and a brother, Richard Bressler. She was the last member of her generation.

Surviving are six children, Prescilla Habovick and her husband, Donald of Howard; Judith Fleming and James C. Fleming Jr. and his wife, Andrea both of Grampian; Nancy Fleming of Bradenton, Fla.; John Fleming and his wife, Carol of Wexford; and Debra DuFour of Martinsburg, W. Va.

Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Monday when the procession will depart for the church

The Rosary will be recited by members of St. Theresa Guild at 2 p.m. and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box F, Grampian, PA 16838.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Beverly J. Spencer (Provided photo)

Beverly Jean Spencer, 82, a resident of Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and formerly of Curwensville, died Friday May 30, 2014 at the center after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 21, 1931 in Curwensville, she was the daughter of Edwin and Gay (Douglas) Anderson.  Ms. Spencer had work for Clearfield County Government as a secretary in various offices. She had also worked in the former Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing and The Progress in Clearfield.

She was a member of the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, the GFWC Woman’s Club of New Millport and the AFSCME Clearfield Local.

Surviving are three children, Edwin Dean Spencer and his wife, Cindy of Fort Collins, Colo., Randy W. Spencer and his wife, Virginia of Curwensville and Sherry S. Greenland of Woodland.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Scott Spencer, Bethany Livergood and her husband, Bob, Erin Leigh Spencer, Jarrett Spencer and his wife, Vanessa, Angel James and her husband, Mitch, Daniel J. Greenland Jr., Mikhail Greenland and Nikki Greenland; six great-grandchildren, Eli Barrett, Rex Livergood, Cheryl Livergood, Brody Swanson, Milo Greenland and Eva Greenland; and a brother, Carl Anderson of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Gay Anderson; an infant brother, Kenneth Anderson; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Anderson; and a son-in-law, Daniel J. Greenland Sr.

Funeral services for Beverly Spencer will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with Mr. Gary B. Jewart Officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Curwensville Presbyterian Church, 430 Locust St., Curwensville, PA  16833 or to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA  16833.

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

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

Betty W. (Brothers) Tobias, 91, of Madera died Friday, May 30, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born July 3, 1922, in Barnesboro, a daughter of the late Charles M. and Goldie (Rice) Brothers.

She was a member of the Fruit Hill Presbyterian Church, where she a former treasurer of the Mountain Top Larger Parish for 30 years.  She worked as a registered nurse for 25 years and was bookkeeper and co-owner of Tobias Garage in Erhard.

She was a former member of the Clearfield Chapter of the Eastern Star, a 1940 graduate of the Cherry Tree High School and 1943 graduate of the Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing.

On Nov. 22, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married Clifford L. Tobias. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2013.

She’s survived by two sisters and three brothers, Mildred Hoffower of Emporium; C. William Brothers (Nancy) of Mifflintown; Robert Brothers of Madera; Dorothy Olson of Junction City, Kansas and Sam Brothers (Jane) of Westover.  She’s also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 12 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera, with Commissioned Lay Pastor Leanne M. Gill Peters officiating.

Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fruit Hill Cemetery Chapel,  c/o Katherine J. Williams, secretary, 1529 Ansonville Rd., Irvona, PA 16656 or to the Fruit Hill Presbyterian Church, c/o Ann Hegarty, 3983 Ansonville Rd., New  Millport, PA 16861.

Condolences may be sent to condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Lawrence David Woods (Provided photo)

Lawrence David Woods, 67, of Black Moshannon died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

He was born Nov. 12, 1946 in Philipsburg to the late Merle Howard and Alice Jane (Albert) Woods. He was a 1964 graduate of Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School.

He worked at the State Correctional Institution at Rockview as a machinist trade instructor for 23 years and retired in 2008. He was a board member and volunteer for the Philipsburg Historical Society.

He was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed many hobbies, including fishing, genealogy, working on his many projects, spending time with family and friends and was a good conversationalist.

He enjoyed building race cars for multiple classes throughout the years. He and his friend/driver Spencer Husted won many point championships with their favorite No. 30.

On Jan. 18, 1965, he married Margaret Joanne Meek. They enjoyed 49 wonderful years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, he’s survived by his three children, Cheri Woll and her husband, Ken of Boalsburg, Laurie Slebodnik and her husband, Rick of Lilly and Larry Woods and his wife, Dawn of Black Moshannon and nine grandchildren, Joey and Rachel Woll, Matthew and Katie Cimino, Lindsey and Ally Slebodnik and Taylor, Noah and Cole Woods.

He’s also survived by a sister, Bonnie K. Ondo and her companion, Dave Butterworth of Chester Hill; a brother, Lynn A. Woods of Black Moshannon; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth L. Meek of Tyrone. Many other family member and friends will miss him as well.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

Burial will follow at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m.  – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m.  – 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Philipsburg Historical Society, 203 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to Summit Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Roof Fund, 821 Summit Hill Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

The family would like to thank the staff of Mount Nittany Medical Center and Home Nursing Agency Hospice for their wonderful care during this unexpected, difficult time.

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

Lyndia M. Jensen Hrinya, 63, of DuBois died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home.

Born June 8, 1950 in Albemarle County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Greenlee W. Harris and Alice M. (Hoteling) Harris.  Her mother survives.

In 2007, she married Paul M. Hrinya.  He survives.

She had worked at Paris Cleaners Healthcare in DuBois for almost 20 years.

She was a member of the Lighthouse Church in Brockway, where she was active in the church choir. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

She’s survived by her children, Angela Spears of Jacksonville, Fla., Scott Benton and Chasidy J. Jensen, both of DuBois, Tammy Salgado and her husband, David of Falls Creek and April Maines and her husband, Nathan of Pearl, MS; a sister, Sherry Leap and her husband, Ken of Penfield; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, David Harris and a grandson, Jacob Benton.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church in Brockway with Pastor Vic Baxter officiating.

Burial will be in St. Tobias Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Lighthouse Church, 732 Main St., Brockway, PA 15824.

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

D. Richard “Dick” Males, 78, of Treasure Lake, and a lifelong resident of DuBois, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born June 1, 1936 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Marvin L. and Violet I. Fillhart Males. On July 4, 1957, he married Nancy (Shaffer) Males.  She survives.

He was a quality inspector at Brockway Presses Metals for 31 years.  After retirement, he worked as a courier for the S&T Bank for 13 years.

He was a life member of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company No. 3, and he served as fire chief for the DuBois City Volunteer Fire Department from 1973-1978.  He had also served years as president of the fire department. He was a well-respected fireman for 60 years and many of his friends still called him “chief.”

He was also well-known around the area as a dirt track racer in the 1960’s and 1970’s, driving the No. 43 and No. 77 cars.  He served as the past president of the board of directors of DuFast Transit.

He was a member of the Lakeside Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and all sports and loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed attending their many activities and will be missed by many.

He is survived by four daughters, Cynthia Steffey and her husband, Tim of Punxsutawney; Debra Fairman and her husband, Mark of DuBois; Marsha Males of Treasure Lake; and Brenda Allen and her husband, Dale of Rockton; 10 grandchildren, Molly, Kristen, Mark, Megan, Macie, Tonyia, Nichole, Lyndsay, Lacey and Derek; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary, Savannah, Mallory, Madelyn, Jack, Kylah, Ayden, Ella; and two great-grandchildren to be born this year.  He will also be missed terribly by his dog, “Ted.”

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Jane Males Long.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor David Nagele officiating.

Memorials may be placed with the J.E. DuBois Hose Company No. 3, 301 First St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Mabel C. (Parks) Shimmel (Provided photo)

Mabel C. (Parks) Shimmel, 92, of Hyde went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Shimmel was born Sept. 2, 1921 in Bigler, a daughter of the late Clark C. and Edith V. (Waple) Parks.  She married Harold Shimmel on Nov. 6, 1940 in Wallaceton, and they raised nine children.

Known as a woman of prayer and unwavering faith, she was a member of the Clearfield Bible Missionary Church.  She also took joy in staying at home and raising her family and will be remembered as an exceptional baker and cook.

She is survived by eight of her nine children, Phyllis Jean Letts of Hyde, Norman Wayne Shimmel and his wife, Marion of Carlisle, Mona Kay Bush of Woodland, Joan Elizabeth Blackmon and her husband, the Rev. Alan of Asheboro, NC, Dorcas Karen Junod and her husband, Richard of LaJose, Steven Michael Shimmel and his wife, Kim of Glastonbury, Conn., Cheryl Ann Myers and her husband, Fred of Norton, Ohio and Thomas Glen Shimmel of Clearfield; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren with another great-grandson scheduled to arrive next week.

She is also survived by three sisters, Maxine Yaglowski and Pyretta (Peg) Jane Brooks and her husband, Bob, both of North Tonawanda, NY, and Martha Bell Gallo of Amherst, NY; a brother, Nelson George Parks and his wife, Teresa of Sun City Center, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Parks of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Shimmel on May 2, 2002; one son, Harold Wesley Shimmel; two sons-in-law, Jefferson W. Bush and the Rev. David D. Letts; one daughter-in-law, Theresa (Orsino) Shimmel; and one grandson-in-law, Eugene Urban.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Leora Ada Dixon and Viola Fadel and two brothers, Edmund Jacob Parks and Charles Sherman Parks.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor David Zimmerman officiating.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Bible Missionary Church, 202 Turnpike Ave., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Chester M. Shugerts Jr. (Provided photo)

Chester M. Shugerts Jr., 83, of Woodland died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Sept. 18, 1930, in Surveyor, the son of Chester K. and Anna B. (Luzier) Shugerts.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War as a body escort.

He had worked at the Chevy Plant in Buffalo, NY, the Ben Lingle Coal Co., Piper Aircraft and retired from Avery Coal Co.

He was Methodist by faith. He was a member of the Susquehanna CB Club.

Mr. Shugarts is survived by a son, Chester M. “Chet’ Shugerts III and his wife, Sharon of Woodland and a daughter, Carol M. “Sis” Groff and her husband, Michael of Clearfield; two grandsons, C. Mark Shugerts of St. Marys and Matthew L. Shugerts, of Clearfield; a great-grandson, Xavier Shugerts; three sisters and a brother, Elva Beals and her husband, Kenneth of Las Vegas, Nev., Jane Peters of Tonawanda, NY, Ethel Leal of Baytown, Texas; and Kenneth Shugerts and his wife, Vi of Frenchville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret J. (Lonjin) Shugerts, whom he married June 29, 1957 and whom died July 21, 2005; two brothers, Bill and Ron Shugerts; and a sister, Dorothy Aughenbaugh.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Brenda Libreatori officiating.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6 and the VFW Post No. 1785 Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

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

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

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

Kenneth R. Flood Sr., 82, of Clearfield and formerly of Philipsburg, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born May 22, 1932 in Sandy Ridge, he was the son of the late Robert and Olive (Green) Flood. He was of the Christian faith and worked at the Osceola Mills Brickyard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Flood and two brothers, Robert Flood and Tim Flood.

Mr. Flood is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Harris and her husband, John of Bedford, Texas and Shirley Graffius of Houtzdale; two sons, Kenneth R. Flood Jr. and his wife, Carol of Allport and James A. Flood of Philipsburg.

He’s also survived by two sisters, Mary Lykens of Morrisdale and Jean Hoover and her husband, Clarence of Altoona; one brother, Jerry Flood and his wife, Michelle of Philipsburg; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

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

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

Mary Helen McCorkle Pritzl of Largo, Fla., died Thursday, May 29, 2014.

Born in Clearfield on June 4, 1935, she was the daughter of Robert Clair and Mary Shirk McCorkle.

She’s survived by her husband, Ray Pritzl; her daughter, Sharon M. Errigo of Pike Township; her son, John J. Errigo III of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; her sister, Janet Coons of Clearfield; and her step-daughter, Linda Moxley of Largo, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert McCorkle; and her sister, Jane Ulrich.

Reese Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which will be at the convenience of the family.

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

Lawrence D. Timko Sr., 84 of DuBois died Friday, June 6, 2014 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born May 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Stephen and Martha (Hook) Timko.

On May 13, 1950, he married Margaret “Jean” (Emerick) Timko.  She preceded him in death on May 13, 2004.

Mr. Timko retired as a liner from the Jackson China Company in Falls Creek after more than 30 years of service.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, the Falls Creek Eagles and the Polish Citizens Club.  He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.

He’s survived by a son, Gary “Bones” Timko of DuBois; a daughter, Debbie Hayes and her husband, Chip of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Dorothy Miller and Evelyn Bertiux, both of DuBois; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Larry D. Timko Jr.

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 1:45 p.m. Monday.

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 follow in the St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with St. Catherine of Siena, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Thomas E. Morrison, 85, of Irvona died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

He was born Sept. 4 1928, son of Meryl and Francena (Shank) Morrison. He married Donna Kitchen Sept 5, 1950, in Winchester Va.

Mr. Morrison was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a life member of the Coalport VFW Post 7043. Mr. Morrison was a graduate of Beccaria Township High School in the class of 1946

He worked as an auto technician for Kitchen’s Garage for 60 years

Surviving are his wife; a son, Thomas E. (Debra Schenk) Morrison; a daughter, Karen (Ray) Warfield; a son, Jon (Pam Hull) Morrison; a son, Donald (Amy Shotz) Morrison; a brother, Billy (Carol Leyo) Morrison; a sister, Mary Lou (Donald) Kruise; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Philip Morrison; a brother, Benjamin Morrison; a sister, Norma Martin; and two grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Paul Jacobson officiating.

Burial will follow in the LaJose Cemetery, LaJose.

Vivian L. Hyatt, 89, of DuBois died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Highland View Health Care in Brockway.

Born Dec. 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late W. Kenneth and Florence (Heberling) Hyatt.

She was a graduate of the Sandy Township High School. She had worked at a local laundry in DuBois for years and briefly at Airco Spear Carbon.

She was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. She loved cooking, sewing and keeping house for her sisters. She was a gentleperson and had a kind disposition.

She is survived by three sisters, her twin Virginia and Doris Hyatt, both of DuBois and Phyllis Pierce of Erie; a niece, Nancy Baker and her husband, Neil of West Columbia, SC; a nephew, Charles Pierce and his wife, Cheryl of Erie; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. June 24 at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Burial was in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Richard Ward “Dick” Boohe (Provided photo)

Richard Ward “Dick” Boohe, 91, of State College died Friday, June 6, 2014 at The Fairways at Brookline, State College.

Born June 1, 1923 in Bridgeport, Conn., he was a son of the late Ward Bristor and Edna (Beatty) Booher. In 1941, he graduated from Philipsburg High School.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. After being honorably discharged, he attended Lock Haven University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in education while majoring in Biology.

He later received his Master’s degree from Penn State University. He taught science at Keith Junior High School in Altoona; he also taught advanced placement biology at Plainfield High in Plainfield, NJ; Governor Livingston in Berkley Heights, NJ; and Jonathan Dayton in Springfield, NJ. He retired in 1985 from the Union County Regional District.

On June 16, 1948 at the First Church of Christ, Philipsburg, he married Gwendolyn Kephart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Ethel J. McEwan and her husband, William of Novato, Calif.; a cousin, Edward Booher of Greensburg; and his in-laws Col. William R. Kephart and his wife, Maryann of Rineyville, Ky.; Donald R. Kephart and his wife, Elaine of Chester Hill; Thomas G. Kephart and his wife, Nancy of Beaver; and Barbara Ann Kephart of Coraopolis.

He’s survived by his nephews, Gary McEwan of Novato, Calif.; William R. Kephart Jr. of Rineyville, Ky.; Donald Brian Kephart and his wife, Tammie of Beaver Falls; and Jeffery Thomas Kephart of Morristown, NJ; his nieces, Sue Kast and Ruth Schaffer, both of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Kathryn Ann Kephart of Atlanta, Ga.; Vicky Albert and her husband, Randy of rural Morrisdale; his great-nephews, Brian Kast, Mark Kast, Joseph Kast, Ryan McEwan, Dillon McEwan, Dr. Nate Kephart, Adam Kephart and Wyatt Albert and great-nieces, Melissa Schaffer and Cheyenne Albert.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Richard W. “Ricky” Booher Jr.; an infant brother, Robert Wayne Booher; a sister, Zelma “Bunny” Phillips and her husband, William; and a niece, Sandra Lee McEwan Dunn.

Mr. Boohe was very active in the Christian church and as an elder and teacher in Scotch Plains, NJ and State College. He enjoyed reading, playing and advising chess, photography and gardening. Mr. Boohe was known for his integrity and was very kind and considerate of others. His loving spirit will always be with those that knew him.

A graveside service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Philipsburg Cemetery, Rt. 350 South, Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Fowler officiating. At the family’s request, there will be no public viewing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holt Memorial Library, 17 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866; Scotch Plains Christian Church, 1800 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076; First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA 16866; State College Christian Church, 403 S. Allen St., Suite 112-A, State College, PA 16801 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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.

Obituary Notice: Debbie S. Gill (Provided photo)

Debbie S. Gill, 53, of Clearfield died Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born July 29, 1960 in Grove City, a daughter of Charles E. and Elizabeth M. (Hedglin) Peters of Clearfield. She was Methodist by faith.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her long-time companion, Kenneth ‘Sonny’ Edwards of Clearfield; three children, Valerie Gill of Brockway, Kenneth Edwards of California and Sonny Joe Edwards of Clearfield; and a granddaughter, Laine Edwards.

She’s survived by two sisters, Linda Pilch and her husband, Joseph of Brockway and Rita Hemphill and her husband, George of St. Cloud, Fla.; three brothers, Charles Peters Jr. and his wife, Bonnie and Larry Peters, both of Clearfield, and Daniel Peters of Hubbard, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three nephews, a niece, and a grand-nephew.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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

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

Eula M. Gable, 93, of Kylertown died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 20 at the Winburne Presbyterian Church with Lay Minister Gary Jewitt officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Severin Cemetery, Drifting.

The Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is in charge of the arrangements.

Duane W. Gross, 83, of Rimersburg died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Clarion Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1930 in Clearfield, a son of the late Paul E. and Mary E. (Barton) Gross.

Mr. Gross retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission as the Northwest Land Management Supervisor, based in Franklin.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during Korean War.

He is survived by three children, Richard Gross and his wife, Carolyn of Parker, Ronald Gross and his wife, Lori of Stony Creek, Va. and Elaina Carty and her husband, Michael of Fairfield; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Huss and two brothers, Kenneth B. Gross and Glenn E. Gross.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. J. Robert Mellgard officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010 or by visiting the charity’s Web site at www.boystown.org.

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

Obituary Notice: Betty Lou Quigley (Provided photo)

Betty Lou Quigley, 91 of Buffalo, NY and formerly of Tonawanda, NY and Grampian, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

Born Jan. 30, 1923 in Grampian, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Ruth (Fleming) Haley.

Mrs. Quigley was a graduate of the E.J. Meyer Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, NY, where she became a registered nurse. Her nursing career spanned nearly 40 years.

During that time, she was employed as an intensive care nurse and later became the director of nursing at the Sheridan Manor Nursing Home in Kenmore, NY.

She received the Excellence in Nursing Care Award for her work, along with various other honors over the years.

Mrs. Quigley is survived by four children, Carol A. Hansen and her husband, Hal of Quincy, Mass., Bernard W. Quigley of Hamburg, NY, Ruth E. Dillingham and her husband, Scott of Cazenovia, NY and Michael T. “Buck” Quigley and his wife, Heather of Buffalo, NY.

She’s survived by three grandchildren, Michael B. Quigley and his wife, Lindsey, Sean D. Quigley and Sophia C. Quigley; sisters-in-law, Alice McConnell and Helen Waterloo; and a brother-in-law, William Waterloo.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard T. Quigley, whom she married on Dec. 21, 1945 in Yuma, AZ, and whom died on Feb. 20, 2010; a sister, Elizabeth Hoyt Wilson; and a daughter in-law, Frances Quigley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, with the Rev Mark J. Mastrian officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the procession will leave for the church.

The holy rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  A vigil service will also be said at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

To send an online condolence, please go towww.chidboyfuneralhome.com.