Susanna M. Campbell, 78, of West Decatur died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born May 15, 1936 in Denver, Colo., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Camp) Edwards.  Her husband, Howard Campbell, preceded her in death on May 26, 1994.

Mrs. Campbell was of the Roman Catholic faith.  She was a retired care nurse from the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

She is survived by two sons, Edward T. Sattes of West Decatur and Michael R. Sattes and his wife, Jackie of Columbia Station, Ohio; a brother, Stanley T. Edwards and his wife, Kathleen of Parma, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Rhiannon Sattes and Tony Sattes.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Reidy Cemetery in Wallaceton.

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.

Obituary Notice: Ronald L. Phillips (Provided photo)

Ronald L. Phillips, 67, of Hyde went to his Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Aug. 13, 1946 in Houtzdale, a son of the late Peter Yanosik and Alberta Phillips.

Mr. Phillips retired as a truck driver from St. Joseph Motor Lines, Clearfield. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene, Clearfield, and will always be affectionately known as “the can man.”

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Karen Spencer-Phillips; a daughter, Evelyn Robertson; his wife’s daughters, Kerri Hutchinson and her husband, Darren of Clearmont, Fla. and Katrina Concel of Treasure Lake; his grandson, Hunter Robertson; his wife’s grandchildren, Faith and Cole Hutchinson, Kayla and Julianne Concel and Kenneth Conway III; a sister, Verna Beard and her husband, Larry of Nottingham; his twin sister, Donna Sharpless of Houtzdale; a brother, Bill Leair of Painesville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Conway II; his wife’s son-in-law, Mark Concel; and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Robert Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Church of the Nazarene, 401 Ogden Ave., Clearfield.

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

Norbert B. Snell, 81, of DuBois died Thursday, June 12, 2014. Born Sept. 13, 1932 in Falls Creek, he was the son of the late Wainwright R. and Lena M. (Boyer) Snell.

He was a corporal of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from the City of DuBois Public Works Department after 26 years of service.

Mr. Snell was an avid coin collector.  He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17.

He married Mary A. (Kolash) Snell.  She survives.

He’s survived by four sons, David Snell and his wife, Mary Ann of Summerville, SC, Kevin Snell and his wife, Diane of Brockway, Thomas Snell and his wife, Paula of Reynoldsville and Douglas Snell and his wife, Liz Abegail of DuBois; a daughter, Rose Marie Freemer and her husband, Robert of Brockway; three brothers, Gary Snell of Falls Creek, Theodore Snell of Inverness, Fla., and Joseph Snell of Jacksonville, Fla; one sister, Maxine Slack of Sheffield; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Robert and James Snell and sisters, Marlene Quick, Carol Craft, Donna Hoover, Shirley Hazelton and Evelyn Cruddas.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Memorials may be sent to the Heart and Lung Center at Penn Highlands DuBois, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

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

P. John Navarra, 86, of DuBois died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born May 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Anthony and Albina (Fioravanti) Navarra.

On June 9, 1973, he married Dorothy (Baloniak) Hoskavich Navarra.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after more than 28 years of service as a letter carrier.

He was a graduate of the St. Catherine High School and the Pennsylvania State University. He enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and was an avid Penn state and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He’s survived by his step-son, Gary Hoskavich and his wife, Elizabeth of DuBois and three step-daughters, Linda Beer and her husband, William of Greensburg and Janet Hoskavich and Theresa Stoey, both of DuBois; eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Guido Navarra and his sister, Olga Navarra.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Erickson officiating.

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

Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the DuBois Senior Citizens Center, 120 W. Park Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Lillian J. Skraba, 85, formerly of Sykesville, died Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Sept. 30, 1928 in Sykesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Vitello) Zaffuto.

On Aug. 18, 1951, she married Steve Skraba.  He survives.

She was a homemaker and had previously worked at Ideal Products in Sykesville.

She was a life-long member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Rosary Society and active in church affairs.

The greatest joy of her life was being with her family especially the children.  She loved to cook and plan meals for the holidays.  She took great pride in her home.  She lived her entire life on North Park Street in Sykesville.

She is survived by three daughters, Diane Blasdell and her husband, John of DuBois, Carol Zimmerman and her husband, Allan of Valdosta, Ga., and Jaynie Pisarcik of Sykesville; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Stella Zaffuto Tokash and a grandson, Michael Blakley.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Burial will be in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Shaffer St., Sykesville, PA 15865 and or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Margaret “Margy” (Gearhart) Drury Marshall, 90, of Philipsburg died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born March 3, 1924 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late David Andrew “Andy” and Ruth (Simler) Gearhart.

She was first married to Stanley W. Drury, who preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2000.  She then married J. Elwood Marshall, who also preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1997.

Mrs. Marshall was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philipsburg. She was a member of the Moshannon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She had also been a curator for the Philipsburg Historical Foundation in Philipsburg and was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the B.P.O. Elks No. 1173, both of Philipsburg.

She had been employed as a secretary with several area businesses, including the Philipsburg Junior High School; the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in State College; and lastly with the law practice of the late George S. Test.  She was a 1941 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Gearhart.  She was the last of her generation.

Mrs. Marshall is survived by a daughter, Amanda D. Panasiti and her husband, Scott of Black Moshannon, Philipsburg, and three sons, Clifford A. “Peavey” Drury and his wife, Cathy of Altoona, Steven C. Drury of Philipsburg and David H. Drury and his wife, Dawn of Duncannon.  She is also survived by three grandchildren, Andrew Drury and his wife, Cathy of St. Louis, MO, Julie of Crofton, Md. and David Drury of Duncannon and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on a future date to be announced.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

There will be no public visitation.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Mount Nittany Medical Center and the Windy Hill Village for their care and support.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Philipsburg Historical Foundation, 203 N. Front St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Mildred F. Evans (Provided photo)

Mildred F. Evans, 93, a resident of Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Carl and Hulda (Anderson) Fjell. She was employed at Shull Photography and the Leitzinger Department Store.

After graduating from the Peabody High School, she attended the Ad Art School of Pittsburgh, where she was able to hone her many artistic talents. She enjoyed sketching, painting and all crafts; however, she was most proud of her heavy oil paintings of her grandchildren.

She also had been an active volunteer with the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging and a member of the Friendship Club and Susquehanna River Arts Center. She was also a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Thompson and her husband, Jeff of Clearfield; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Thompson and his wife, Melissa and Scott Evans and his wife, Shelley, both of Clearfield, and Jody Thompson Collins and her husband, Doug of State College; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Orison R. Evans, on May 23, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard ‘Dick’ Evans; a sister, Margaret Howe; and a brother, Reynold Segerdahl.

Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 550, Clearfield, or to the charity of donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy M. Jones (Provided photo)

Dorothy Marie Jones, 83, of Grampian died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Born July 28, 1930 in Mount Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of Cecil R. and Hazel M. (Barrett) Antes.  She was a homemaker and also worked as a seamstress at Kent’s Sportswear.

She was affiliated with the Grampian Church of God. She was also a member of the Women of the Church of God.

She is survived by two children, Catherine A. Mullins and her husband, Ben of Curwensville and Bonnie Vorderbrueggen and her husband, DeWayne of Industry.  Also surviving are four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Minnie Cuppler of Clearfield; and a brother, Charles Antes and his wife, Gloria of Lancaster, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Jones, whom she wed Nov. 27, 1947; her parents; two sons, John Jones and Boyce Jones; a brother, Howard Andress; and a sister, Ella Hinkle.

At the request of Mrs. Jones, there will be no public visitation, and private graveside memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Chapel of the Friends Cemetery in Grampian. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Special Olympics of Clearfield County, P.O. Box 72, Curwensville, PA 16833, and the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17,  Chicago, IL 60601

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.

Elizabeth Irene O’Connor, 72, of Clearfield, quietly died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.

Born Nov. 4, 1941, she was the daughter of Sloane Henry and Ruth Dora (McMasters) Shugarts.

She was a homemaker and also employed at Kents Sportswear. She was a baker at the former Super Duper & Quaker Markets and had been employed as a janitor at the former Curwensville State Bank.

On Aug. 29, 1959 in Olanta, she wed Terrance L. O’Connor, who survives, along with five children, Chris J. O’Connor and Jamie Dixon and her husband, Duane, both of DuBois; Terrence O’Connor Jr. and his wife, Rhonda of Olanta; Brett M. O’Connor and his wife, Kelly of Clearfield; and Lori A. Dotts and her husband, Bob of Hyde.

Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister, Ella Louise Holt and her husband, Ken of Clearfield and Ken Sloan Shugarts of Shreveport, La., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, BethAnne Welsh; two brothers, George Frank and John Duane Shugarts; and a sister, Erdie Leone Peoples.

At the request of Mrs. O’Connor, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Burial will be held in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Olanta.

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: Robert Harris (Provided photo)

Robert Harris, 91, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Novant Health Medical Center Matthews.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Rd., Indian Trail, with Pastor Mike Whitson officiating.

Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Harris was born Feb. 18, 1923 in Lilly, a son of the late Henry and Rowena Rowe Harris.  In 1948, he married Dolores Reiter of Sykesville.

Mr. Harris served in the Pennsylvania State Police for 28 years and at the National Bank of the Commonwealth for 10 years in Clearfield.

He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Indian Trail, since 1999. He enjoyed various hobbies, including hunting, fishing, woodworking and ham radio (call sign, W3ZMR).

During World War II, he served as a technical sergeant in the Army Air Corps, 3508^th Army Air Forces Base Unit.  From September of 1944 until February of 1945, his crew flew 33 combat missions over Germany in the B-17, “Sugar Joe.”  They were part of the 550^th Squadron, 385^th Bomb Group of the eighth Air Force and were stationed at Great Ashfield in Suffolk, England.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Alan Harris of Baltimore, Md., David Harris of Pittsburgh and Lynnette Peterson of Matthews, NC.  He loved deeply his seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Helping Hands Sunday School Class, c/o First Baptist Church Indian Trail, P.O. Box 2550, Indian Trail, NC 28079 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.goodshepherdfuneralhome.net.

Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Indian Trail, is honored to serve the Harris Family.

Rita J. Knepp, 77, of West Decatur died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born Oct. 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Elmer C. Sr. and Lillian Goss Laird of West Decatur.

Mrs. Knepp was affiliated with the Protestant faith. She’d worked for the former Target Clothing and Riverside Grocery Store in Clearfield and the former General Cigar Factory in Philipsburg.

She was married to Eldon A. Knepp on Feb. 6, 1954 in Bigler. He preceded her in death on July 1, 2013.

Mrs. Knepp is survived by one daughter, Michelle L. Hubler and her husband, Jim of Morrisdale and three sons, Dale V. Knepp and his wife, Sandy and Terry L. Knepp, both of West Decatur, and Kevin W. Knepp and his wife, Cindy of Philipsburg.

She’s also survived by one sister, Ann Crepeau of West Decatur; two brothers, Elmer C. Laird Jr. and his wife, Lana and Walter A. Laird and his wife, Peggy, both of West Decatur; six grandchildren, Alisha Williamson, Josh and Sam Knepp, Kelci Knepp, Lindsey Knepp and Amanda Hubler; his step-grandchildren, Nikki Bumbarger and James Rowles and his fiancée, Kayla; his great-grandchildren, Lainie and Matthew Williamson; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Chapel, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Sam Maines officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Mary “Sally” (Peachman) McCoy, 85, of Coalport died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Marion Manor, Curwensville, where she was under the kindness and care of the angels who took care of her there.  She had been treated with love and respect by the staff and volunteers since January.

She was born July 16, 1928, at Hegarty’s Crossroads, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Siford) Peachman She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, farming and playing Bingo.  She operated the McCoy Produce Farm for more than 60 years.

On April 10, 1948, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Hegarty’s Crossroads, she married Richard C. McCoy.  He preceded her in death on April 15, 1989.

She’s survived by five children, Dennis McCoy (Bonnie) of Coalport, Janet L. McCoy of Clearfield, Deborah Beers (John) and Tim McCoy, both of Chesterfield Road, and Richard P. McCoy of Fort Washington, Md.; three grandchildren, Erin Leigh Clancy, Rachael (Cecil) McKinney and Adam Beers; and two great-grandchildren, Justan and Carragan McKinney.

She’s also survived by a brother, Howard Peachman of Smokerun and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Ralph Peachman and five sisters, Florence David, Evelyn McGirk, Martha Moore, Helen Gladis and Hazel Williams.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kruise Funeral Home, Ramey.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey, with the Rev. Thomas A. McCoy officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hegarty’s Crossroads Cemetery, Coalport.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, Hegarty’s Crossroads, in care of Deborah Beers, 417 Chesterfield Rd., Coalport, PA 16627.

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

Obituary Notice: Deborah Ann (Hollis) Harrison (Provided photo)

Deborah Ann (Hollis) Harrison, 58, of Conshohocken died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home.

Born June 9, 1956 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Mary Jane (Hollabaugh) Hollis of Philipsburg and the late Martin J. Hollis Jr. She was of the Catholic faith.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 5020 in Osceola Mills.  She was employed as the Comptroller for NHS Human Services of Lafayette Hill.

She was a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. Also, she graduated from Empire Beauty Academy & Cosmetology in State College.  She was attending Montgomery County Community College where she was majoring in business administration.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Katlyn Anne Harrison of Conshohocken; a son, Michael Sylvio Harrison of Conshohocken; two sisters, Cindy Hollis Jones and Lori Prestash and her husband, George Prestash III, both of Philipsburg; and a brother, Martin Hollis III of Philipsburg.

Her children were her absolute passion and the center of her entire world.  She was a dedicated mother who spent her life providing love and support to ensure her children’s happiness.  When she spoke of her children, her eyes brightened and in an instant, you could feel how proud she was of them and the incredible bond they shared.

She was a loving and compassionate person who cared deeply for her family and friends and without hesitation would open her home and her heart to anyone who needed help.

She was an avid supporter of Penn State’s ATLAS and THON and was always happy to host THON volunteers and Foreign Exchange students at her home.  She was truly a beautiful person whose caring nature and smile has left a lasting impression on anyone who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Joseph Staszewski officiating.  Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills. A Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW memorial service will be held at 7:15 p.m. and the Rosary will also be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: James R. ‘Jim’ Catherman Jr. (Provided photo)

James R. ‘Jim’ Catherman Jr., 54, of Clearfield died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Pawley’s Island, SC.

He was born Sept. 22, 1959, a son of James R. Catherman Sr. and Carol (Nelson) Catherman of Clearfield. He owned and operated J&E Plumbing and Heating Inc. of Clearfield.

He was serving as the exalted ruler of the Clearfield Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540.

He was also a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield, the Punxsutawney Hunting Club, the Old Town Sportsmen’s Club and the Sons of Italy Lodge No. 189, Clearfield. He loved going to camp, riding his snowmobile and his pontoon boat. He also enjoyed golfing.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Tami S. (Thomas) Catherman, whom he wed Oct. 15, 1977 in Clearfield; three sons, James R. ‘Jas’ Catherman III and his wife, Kathy and Tanner J. Catherman and his wife, Kristen both of Clearfield and Jeremy R. Catherman and his wife, Erin of Treasure Lake.

He’s also survived by two brothers, Edward Catherman and his wife, Susan and David Catherman and his wife, Kimberly, both of Clearfield, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family with a public memorial service to be announced at a later date.

Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540, 301 N. Second St., Clearfield, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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

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

John A. McGary, 82, of Curwensville died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona.

Born July 2, 1931 in Pike Township, he was the son of Phil and Minnie (Paffrath) McGary. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War, where he earned various medals, including the Army of Occupation World War II Medal.

He was owner/operator of McGary’s service stations in three, different locations. He also worked for Fullington Bus Company, where he was a manager and driver for more than 17 years. He was a member of VFW Post 842 in Curwensville.

Surviving are four sons, John McGary Jr. and his wife, Sandy of Grampian and their children, Bart, Ben and Boone McGary; Martin McGary and his wife, Donna of Grampian and their children, Adam McGary and his wife, Justine, Abby Stiles and her husband, Colt, Nate McGary and his wife, Kim and Justin McGary; Scott McGary of Muncy and his children, Andrew McGary and his wife, Ashley, Katie Anne McGary and Nicholas McGary; and Cory McGary of South Williamsport and his son, Patrick McGary; and four great-grandchildren, Iree and Shane Stiles and Kael and Adalie McGary.

Also surviving are six brothers and sisters, Richard McGary of Glen Richey; Mary McGary of Curwensville; Margaret Hoehler and her husband, John and Janet Plaszenski, all of Colorado; Harry McGarry and his wife, Judy of Bloomington; and Timothy McGarry and his wife, Jan of Dubois.

He was preceded in death by his wife, E. Nancy McCracken, whom he wed in 1954; his parents; a sister, Phylis Howell; and two brothers, Phil McGary and Fred McGarry.

Services for Mr. McGary will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Curwensville with the Rev. Daniel Osterhout officiating. Burial will follow in Lumber City Cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the First Baptist Church.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Curwensville, 1227 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

Obituary Notice: Dennis G. Middleton (Provided photo)

Dennis G. Middleton, 58, of Clearfield died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at UPMC Shady Side Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born Aug. 13, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Charles A. and Ida B. (Carter) Middleton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He retired after 25 years from the Clearfield County base as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. He was Methodist by faith.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved his children and grandchildren.

He’s survived by his wife, Karen L. (Moriarity) Middleton, whom he married on Nov. 20, 1976; three children, Honi Ross and her husband, David, Brett Middleton and his partner, Alisha Gisewhite and Shane Middleton and his wife, Jamie, all of Clearfield; six grandchildren, Matthew, Ryon, Emma, Ally, Brett Isaac and Cole; two sisters, Doris Cook and Dawn M. Middleton, both of Cleveland, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, E. Lynell Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating.

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

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.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: William J. Welker II (Provided photo)

William J. Welker II, 57, of Clearfield died Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at his home.

He was born Nov. 3, 1956 in Clearfield, a son of William Welker I of Leesburg, Fla. and the late Mary (Illig) Welker.

Mr. Welker was employed as a truck driver and most recently by Wal-Mart. He enjoyed motorcycles and belonged to the Clearfield Cycle Club and attended Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Betty E. (Luce) Bloom Welker, whom he wed Nov. 6, 2009, and five children, William J. Welker III and his companion, Cassandra Nicholson of Garrett, Jessica Wallace and her husband, Brandon of Woodland, Michele Bloom and his companion, Francis Haversack of Hyde, Jerry Bloom and his wife, April of Sugar Land, Texas and Charles Bloom and wife, Sherri of Clearfield.

He’s also survived by 12 grandchildren; five sisters, Jeanine Smith and her husband, Ralph of Pioneer, Calif., Betty Ann Scarberry and her husband, Tom of Akron, Ohio, Debbie Smith and her husband, John of Hartville, Ohio, Susan Posten and her husband, Tim of Uniontown, Ohio and Mary Beth Butler of Leesburg, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Penney Rahm officiating. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday at the church.

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.

Obituary Notice: Mary P. Meckley (Provided photo)

Mary P. Meckley, 92, of Clearfield died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born May 5, 1922 in Frenchville, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Mary Madeline (Mindek) Belinda.

Mrs. Meckley was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her family. She was also a devout Catholic and a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

Mrs. Meckley was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812 Women’s Auxiliary, Clearfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Patty Shirey and her husband, Guy of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren, Gaylene Rydbom, Donna Peterson, Stephen Meckley, Jeff Meckley, Eric Shirey, Evan Shirey and Colby Shirey; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Katheryn Orlosky of Lititz and Hannah Orlosky of Philipsburg; and a brother, Fr. Augusta Belinda of Loretto.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Meckley, in 1982; a son, Donald Meckley; three sisters, Agnes Belinda, Helen E. Kresge and Margaret Belinda; and six brothers, Pete, Andy, Mike, John, Steve and Joseph Belinda.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Father Brandon Kleckner as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Banner Ridge Cemetery, Mahaffey.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Elizabeth A. Straw (Provided photo)

Elizabeth A. Straw, 75, of West Decatur died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her residence.

Born July 19, 1938 in Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Mac R. and Violet E. (Brown) Dickson.  She married James H. Straw on March 2, 1958 at the First Church of Christ in Philipsburg. He survives at home.

Mrs. Straw was a member of the First Church of Christ, RD Philipsburg, where she was a member of the Edith Shimmel Missionary Society and the quilt ministry.

She had been employed with a number of local businesses. Most recently she had been employed as a waitress for the former Arena Restaurant at the Harbor Inn Motel in Philipsburg until her retirement.  She was a 1957 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Allen Straw; a sister, Donna Harris; and two brothers, Mac R. Dickson Jr. and Gaylon E. Dickson.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Straw is survived by two sons, Larry J. Straw and his wife, Penny of RD Philipsburg and Robert D. Straw of West Decatur and a brother, Patrick D. Dickson and his wife, Mary Lou of West Decatur.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Danielle Curtorillo and her husband, Anthony and Kylee Kay Straw and her fiancé, Jon Kimple, all of Philipsburg and Daniel Trey Straw, Trevor Allen Straw and Travis Kephart Straw, all of West Decatur; three great-granddaughters, Liberty, Evelynn and Anabelle Curtorillo, all of Philipsburg; one daughter-in-law, Carla J. (Kephart) Straw of West Decatur; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of Christ, RD Philipsburg, with the Rev. Timothy D. Richmond officiating.  Burial will be at the Stoneville Cemetery in RD West Decatur.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service Tuesday at the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Joseph A. Miller, “The Rattlesnake Man,” 77, of Black Moshannon died Friday, June 20, 2014 at his home.

Born May 6, 1937 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Edwin C. and Isabelle (Pryde) Miller.

He was the class president graduating from the Philipsburg High School in 1955. He had worked 33 years at Black Moshannon State Park in the maintenance department.

He was a petty officer, third class in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Philipsburg VFW Louis P. Jenkins Post 3450.

He was an artist and enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working and having fun with his friends.

Mr. Miller is survived by a daughter, Lisa Walles of Clearfield; two brothers, Gene Miller and his wife, Sylvia of Summerville and Neal Miller of Philipsburg; two granddaughters, Jessica and Kaylee; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Diane Thomas of Black Moshannon; and his constant companion, “Stormy.”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twins, two brothers, Edwin Miller Jr. and William Miller and a sister, Nellie Wellar.

A celebration of Mr. Miller’s life will be held at his home, at 5643 Black Moshannon Rd., at 3 p.m. June 28. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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.