Prudence Mae “Prue” McNally, 76, of DuBois died Friday, June 20, 2014 at her residence. Born March 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Joy P. (Salada) Whaling.

On June 5, 1959, she married Richard L. McNally Sr.  He survives. She enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing and visiting flea markets.

Mrs. McNally and her husband raised four children at their home in DuBois, Richard L. McNally, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of DuBois; Randee Prudence Pierce and her husband, Scott of Ardmore, Okla. and Rebecca Joy Wagner and Rhonda Sue Connor, both of whom are deceased.

She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Nathan Wagner and his wife, Sara; Matthew McNally and his wife, Tara; Daniel McNally; Chelsea Connor; Jordan Pierce; Brandon Wagner; Joseph McNally; Chantel Connor; Joseph Pierce, and Sara McNally and a great grandchild, Bambi Wagner. Grammy enjoyed every one of them by always welcoming them with open arms and a beautiful smile.

Mrs. McNally also had six brothers and sisters, Harry “Buck” Whaling; Wanda Sackash; Robert “Bob” Whaling; Tom Whaling; Pat Panaghetti; and Pam Bobal.

She will join her previously deceased daughters, Becky and Rhonda in heaven. She will continue to enjoy her family as their “Mom/Grammy Angel.”

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials should be sent to DuBois Area Catholic School, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Edna M. Karp (Provided photo)

Edna M. Karp, 74, of Hyde died Friday, June 20, 2014 at her home.

Mrs. Karp was born Oct. 19, 1939 in Winburne, the daughter of Thomas S. and Eva L. (Fortney) Carr.

She was a homemaker. She had owned and operated Karp’s Ceramics in Hyde. She was affiliated with the Methodist faith.

She was a former member and president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Frenchville, a former member and president of the SGT William L. Dixon Detachment Ladies Auxiliary and a former member of TOPS.

Mrs. Karp is survived by her husband, Robert J. Karp, whom she married Dec. 5, 1959 in Allport; a son, David R. Karp and his wife, Lori of Hyde; and a daughter, Sharon K. Hertlein and her husband, Dennis J. of Hyde.

She’s survived by four grandchildren, Stacey L. and Justin R. Karp and Courtney A. and Ryan J. Hertlein; four brothers, Doug, Floyd, James and Monty; and two sisters, Joan and Sandy.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Richard, Leroy, Bob and Ted.

Honoring Mrs. Karp’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services.

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

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

Michael Andrew Litzinger, 60, of DuBois died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his residence.

Born May 4, 1954 in Spangler, he was the son of the late Albert Litzinger Sr. and Adolphine (Getsy) Litzinger.  His mother survives and lives in Patton.

On Dec. 15, 1979, he married Michelle Ann (Yahner) Litzinger.  She survives.

He worked in medical waste at Advanced Disposal for 25 years.

He was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed helping others. He loved to fish and go winter camping with the Core 4.  Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and friends.  He will be missed by his dog and best friend, Lydia.

He’s survived by his daughter, Erin Marie Gabany and her husband, Chris of State College; his brothers, Albert Litzinger Jr. and his wife, Debbie of Sidman and Francis Litzinger and his wife, Mimi of Hastings; two grandchildren, Paityn and Nathan Gabany; and his mother-in-law, Jeannine Y. Yahner of Patton.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.

Burial will be in Patton.

Memorials may be sent to Helpmates Charitable Giving Foundation, 250 W. Main St., Ridgway, PA 15853 and or the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

Veryl Jane Sutika, 89, of Grampian died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at DuBois Penn Highlands after a short illness.

Born Feb. 21, 1925, she was the daughter of Charles and Daisy (Spencer) Danver.

Mrs. Sutika was a homemaker. She was a graduate of the Clearfield High School.

She was a member of the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, where she was a member of St. Theresa’s Guild. She was also a member of the former GFWC Woman’s Club of Grampian.

On July 20, 1946 in Grampian, she wed Andrew J. Sutika, who preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1998.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Jennifer Sutika; an infant sister, Aldene Danver; a sister, Olive V. Danver and a brother and sister-in-law, Bertrum “Bud” and Inez “Mickie” Danver.  She was the last member of her generation.

Surviving are nine children, Andrew “Butch” Sutika Jr. and his wife, Alyce, Carolyn Shaffer and her husband, Donald, Sandra Verrelli and her husband, Gary, Michael Sutika and his wife, Betty Jo and John Sutika and his wife, Cheryl, all of Grampian; Patricia Bressler and her husband, Scott of Olanta; Mary Kay Reiter and her husband, Ronald of Curwensville; Nancy Valenza and her husband, Ronald of Clearfield; and Donna Taylor of Beaver Falls.

Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Harzinski and her husband, Raymond of Curwensville.

A  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church, Grampian, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant and the Rev. Father Joseph P. Staszewski  as co-celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Grampian.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Curwensville, and again from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Friday when the procession will depart for the church.

The Rosary will be recited by members of St. Theresa’s Guild at 6 p.m. followed by Scripture Vigil Services at 7:30 p.m., both Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Andrew J. and Veryl J. Sutika Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of, 300 State 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.

Obituary Notice: Donald W. Bordas (Provided photo)

Donald W. Bordas, 89, of Wallaceton went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Nelson’s Golden Years, Dubois.

He was born in West Decatur on Feb. 22, 1925 to the late John C. and Edna F. (Goss) Bordas. He graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1946.

After that, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater under President Eisenhower.

He served on the Philipsburg-Osceola school board for 19 years and as president for one term. He was also president of the Clearfield County Vo-Tech for one term.

He was a past president of the Susquehanna Republican Club and of the South Philipsburg Council, a charter member of the Wallaceton Fire Company and a past mayor of Wallaceton for one term.

He is United Methodist by faith and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in West Decatur since birth. There, he served on the administrative board, as a trustee and on the pastor parish committee.

He worked at Williams Grove Brick Yard Company in Bigler, North American Refractories of Curwensville and retired from PennDOT in 2001. He served as past president of the Foreman’s Union.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann (Butler) Bordas, and five children, Scott Bordas and Terri Nakamura of San Antonio, Texas, Dawna Bunker of Tallahassee, Fla., Beth Bordas of Wallaceton and Dave Freeman of Bigler.

He is survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Freeman; five brothers, John, Clair, Ardell, Leroy and Carl and six sisters, Dorothy Bordas, Margaret Bordas, Ann Bordas, Vivien Gustafson, Alverta Hummel and Lena Hollabaugh.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary United Methodist Church, West Decatur, with Pastor Mark Johnson and Mr. Bordas’ grandson, Zachary V. Bordas officiating.

Burial will follow at the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland, where military honors will be conducted 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. Friday at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 41, West Decatur, PA 16878. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Sylvia Mae Gallo (Provided photo)

Sylvia Mae Gallo, 96, of Philipsburg surrounded by her loving family, departed this life on Monday, June 23, 2014, at Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone.

Sylvia was born May 28, 1918 in Hawk Run, a daughter of Franklin and Mary Etta (Lewis) Duprey. She was married on Feb. 6, 1937, in Philipsburg to John Gallo, who preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1996.

She had been employed for many years and first with the former Adelman & Ratowsky Fine Clothing Store and then with the former Ames department store, both of Philipsburg.

She was a longstanding, active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philipsburg, where she enjoyed singing in the church choir and being a member of the Ladies Guild.

Anyone who knew her would agree “Sylvia never met a stranger.” She always had time to stop and talk with everyone.

She greatly enjoyed the time spent with her family. They especially loved to hear her stories and reminisce about her childhood in Hawk Run during the 1920?s-l930?s. She was a devoted and loving mother to her three children.

She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Middleton and her husband, Ray of (Sleepy Hollow) RD Philipsburg, and Judy Baratta and her husband, Frank, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Nellie Beiser of Florida; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, John G. “Johnnie” Gallo; a granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Ashby; one sister; and five brothers. She was the last of her generation.

She will be greatly and lovingly missed by all of her family members.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, and from 1O a.m. until the time of service Saturday.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Walker, Officiating.  Burial will be at Ashcroft Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 377, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences may be submitted at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Joan A. Goodrow (Provided photo)

Joan A. Goodrow, 72, of Woodland, died Tuesday, June 24 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Nov. 12, 1941, in Clearfield, the daughter of Clifford and E. Louise (Yingling) Smay.

Mrs. Goodrow had worked at Christ the King Manor and Ridgeview Elder Care as a licensed practical nurse. She was Christian by faith.

Mrs. Goodrow is survived by her husband, Ward O. Goodrow Jr., whom she married on Sept. 3, 1981; a son, Clifford C. McFaye and his wife, Samantha of Woodland; two grandchildren, Clifford McFaye II and Mikayla McFaye, both of Woodland; three step-children, John Goodrow, Sandy Gillingham and Barbara Lines; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Betty Shaffer; and a step-son, Douglas Goodrow.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Croft officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 12 p.m. until the hour of services at 1 p.m. Friday.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 550, Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA 16501.

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

Andrea “Jean” Rothrock, 68, of Wallaceton died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 1, 1945 in North Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth Myers Gallaher.

Mrs. Rothrock was affiliated with the Protestant faith. She was a 1963 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. She was a life member of the Wallaceton Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Clearfield Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 97.

She married Terry “Butch” Rothrock on Sept. 30, 1963 in Port Jervis, NY. He survives in Wallaceton.

Mrs. Rothrock is survived by one daughter, Wanda Rothrock and her companion, Richard Bloom of Wallaceton and one son, Terry D. “Tiger” Rothrock and his wife, Tricia of Wallaceton.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Angela Mull and her companion, Cory Perks of Osceola Mills and Brian Bloom of Wallaceton and two great-grandchildren, Haydee Bloom and Emma Perks.

She is also survived by three sisters, Kate Wilson of Philipsburg, Edie Coleman of Pittsburgh and Kim Litz of Clearfield and two brothers, Dan Gallaher of Philipsburg and Sam Gallaher of Wallaceton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Gallaher.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Stephen DeSantis officiating. Burial will be in the Stoneville Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Terry Rothrock, 321 Reed St., P.O. Box 96, Wallaceton, PA 16876.

Avonell R. Kyler Trude, 90, of Winburne died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at her family home. Born July 7, 1923 in Winburne, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice Rhinehart Kyler.

She was a member of the Winburne Presbyterian Church. She served as a registered nurse in World War II and continued her nursing career helping many people in local communities.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and reading books. She was famous for making afghan blankets and dish cloths. She set a great example for her selflessness, dedication and perseverance.

She served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps from Dec. 1, 1944 through April 30, 1946. She obtained the rank of first lieutenant as a registered nurse. She went off to war as a young nurse to minister to the sick and dying of World War II in Africa and the European Theater.

She earned several decorations during her service. She returned to her home after the war and continued helping other people by serving as a nurse for the Philipsburg State Hospital, as well as a school nurse for the Winburne Elementary and Cooper Township Schools. She later retired to be a homemaker.

She’s survived by three daughters, Jackie Yanock and her fiancé, Dan Squires, Lana Morris and Abbey Leid and her husband, Rodney and three sons, John Trude and his wife, Christine, Troy Trude and his wife, Sue and Terry Trude and his wife, Rhonda.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Brett and Mike Dickson, Neisha Keebler, Kylie Yanock, Tyson and Stephanie Leid, Taylor Trude, Kody Trude, Laura Trude and Katie Trude and six great-grandchildren, Cade Dickson, Phoenix Dickson, Paris Dickson, Ashley Keebler, Jordan Leid and Katelyn Leid.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Trude; her parents; four sisters, Alveda Wolfe, Olive Gardner, Ruth Beightol and Vivian Neidrick and one brother, Russell Kyler.

Services and burial will be private for family and relatives. There will not be any public visitation.  The Strange & Weaver Funeral Services of Morrisdale is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830 and or in care of, Trustee Jackie Yanock, P.O. Box 125 Winburne, PA 16879.

James R. Kismer, 20, of Philipsburg died Monday, June 23, 2014 in Greenfield Township. Born Aug. 6, 1993 in Gaithersburg, Md., he was the son of Michele Hazel Reigel and her husband, Andrew of Penfield and James T. Kismer of Gaithersburg, Md.

Mr. Kismer was employed as a tree trimmer by Dewey Tree Service. He was a 2011 graduate of the West Branch High School.

He’s survived by his maternal grandparents, Donald and Kathie Hazel of Allport; two sisters, Christina Kismer and Lori Kismer, both of Bucks County; two brothers, George H. Stebbing and Brett A. Stebbing, both of Penfield; and his fiancée, Courtnee Lindstrom of Philipsburg.

Mr. Kismer was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mary and Turner Kismer.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Scott Hartfock officiating. Friends will be received from4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

John M. “Sarge” Barac Jr., 90 of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born in Falls Creek, he was the son of the late John M. Barac Sr. and Claudia (Ross) Barac.

On Jan. 21, 1950, he married Dolores (Flores) Barac. She preceded him in death on July 17, 2012.

Mr. Barac retired as sergeant major in the U.S. Marine Corps after serving the country for 30 years. He was the recipient of three purple hearts while serving during World War II, the Korean War and two tours of Vietnam.

After his retirement, he, along with his beloved wife, owned “Sid’s Sub Shop” on the corner of Main Street and Long Avenue for many years.

He was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he helped with the polish festival for many years. He was a member of the William L. Dixon Detachment of the Marine Corps League.  He loved to go to the casino and play Bingo with his wife.  He loved “scratchy” lottery tickets and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and god-children.  He was cared for locally by his god-daughter, Cynthia Frick.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Natalie Barac.

There will be no public visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. July 2 at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.

Full military honors will be accorded from the church by the members of William L. Dixon Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Byrde L. (Rodgers) Lansberry (Provided photo)

Byrde L. (Rodgers) Lansberry, 86, of Clearfield died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born June 29, 1927, the daughter of John A. and Byrde O. (McGarvey) Rodgers.  She was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.

She was a homemaker and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church.

She loved spending time with family, golfing and playing cards with friends.

She’s survived by her husband, Richard J. Lansberry, whom she married March 10, 1951 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Clearfield.

She’s survived by a son, Roger L. Lansberry and his wife, Linda of Indiana, Pa. and a daughter, Judi A. Spontarelli and her husband, Jeff of Longmont, Colo.; three grandchildren, Stephen Lansberry, Andrew Lansberry, Lindsey Fitzmaurice and her husband, Adam; and a brother, David M. Rodgers and his wife, Cleo of Williamsport; and a number nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jack, Jim and Bill Rodgers; and a sister, Marjorie “Nan” Barger.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, and from 10 a.m. until the hour of the services Monday at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made West Side United Methodist Church, Children’s Ministry, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Violet M. smith, 78, of Morrisdale died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at UPMC Altoona. Born June 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Thelma Cole Verbeck.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She was a life-time member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club, Frenchville. She loved playing bingo and yahtzee.

She was married to Thomas Whitton; he preceded her in death on April 18, 2008.

Mrs. Smith was survived by a son, William “Bill” Blake Verbeck of Morrisdale and a step-son, Harvey Lee Whitton of Wesley Chapel, Fla.; a step-grandson, John A. Whitton of Tennessee; and one step-great-grandson.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers, James, Willard “Bill,” Frank, Edward and Norman and one sister, Dorothy Verbeck Whitton. Mrs. Smith was the last member of her generation.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Earl Shawley officiating.  Burial will be in the Keewaydin Cemetery, Karthaus.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101; the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Ave., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Exec. Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.

Ruth Ann (Mooney) Cloud, 64, of Smithmill died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at her residence.

She was born June 8, 1950, in Trenton, NJ, a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Matlack) Mooney.

She worked as a secretary for the Social Security Administration in Blair County. She loved animals and especially her little Katie.

On Jan. 19, 1972, in Bristol, she married Raymond L. Cloud, who survives of Smithmill.

She’s survived by two sons, Ray McLeod of San Francisco, Calif. and John  D. Cloud of Reno, Nev. and two daughters, Linda M. Betz (Dan) of Minot, ND and Carol Ann Shearer (Steve) of Woodruff, SC.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Mooney.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

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

James I. Boulton, 88, of Sanborn, NY died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital, Lewiston, NY.

Born July 12, 1925in Houtzdale, he was the son of James and Ruth (Goss) Boulton.

During World War II, he served as a fireman first class with the U.S. Navy.

He was employed as a laborer in the construction industry until his retirement. He was a member of the Buff Club in Niagara Falls.

He was married to Audrey (Hoffman) Boulton, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are step-children, Bobbie Woodruff of Sanborn, NY and Dawn Salvalvo and Robert Hoffman, both of Buffalo, NY; and numerous step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are a brother, Harold Boulton of Clearfield and a sister, Eleanor Masisak of Houtzdale.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; one brother, Donald Boulton; and a step-son, William Hoffman.

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

The Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale, is handling the local arrangements.

Florence R. Clever, 101, of Monroe, Ohio, and previously of Clearfield and Kittanning, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Mount Pleasant Retirement Village, Monroe, Ohio.

She was born Aug. 11, 1912 on the family farm in Armstrong County. She attended Dayton High School and Indiana Normal School, now Indiana University, Indiana, Pa.

She and her husband, the late Rev. A. Claude Clever, served Presbyterian churches in Florida and Mercer County. They served the Curwensville Presbyterian Church from 1944 until 1964 and then the Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church until his death in 1968.

During these years, she taught fifth grade in Curwensville and Tyrone. After his death, she settled in Clearfield and taught fifth grade at the Plympton School until her retirement. During this time, she was a member and elder in the Clearfield Presbyterian Church.

In 2003, she sold her home in the Golden Rod home development of Clearfield and moved to Colonial Courtyard. Then, she moved close to her daughter in Ohio and lived at the Mount Pleasant Retirement Village Assisted Living in Monroe, Ohio for the remainder of her years.

She is survived by her son, Charles Claude Clever and his wife, Kay Sundback Clever; her daughter, the Rev. Eloise A. Cowherd; her grandchildren, Dirk Claude Shaffer, Joel Clever (Kim), Kelly Clever and Derek Clever; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Julieann Shaffer.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Charles W. Runyan; her brother, Fred Runyan; her sister, Mary Stewart; her daughter, E. Loraine Shaffer; her son-in-law, Frank Shaffer; her grandsons, Kent Lloyd Shaffer and Bart Merrill Shaffer; and her great-grandson, Kyle Shaffer.

A service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church with visitation for one-hour preceding the service. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Concord Cemetery, Dayton.

The family would like to request no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Presbyterian Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Online tributes may be made at www.bennettandhouserfuneralhome.com or www.mem.com.

James M. Smith, 64, of Houtzdale died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at his residence.

Born Feb. 7, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Doris Kay (Lloyd) Smith of Houtzdale and the late Maurice Smith.

Mr. Smith served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Osceola Mills F&AM Lodge No. 515 and the American Legion Freeberg Post No. 571, Houtzdale.

He was employed as a corrections officer for 32 years and most recently at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale.

On Dec. 14, 2000 in Houtzdale, he married Glenda Adams Smith, who survives at home.

He’s survived by his mother, Doris Kay Smith of Houtzdale; a son James M. Smith Jr. of Tracey, Calif.; and two step-children, Misti Hagens and her husband, Jerrod of Germany and Joshua Brown of Denver, Colo.

Also surviving are a grandson, Jason C. Smith of Tracey, Calif., and two step-grandchildren, Dominick and Kyleigh Hagens of Germany.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Thomas Smith.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery, Brisbin, with military honors accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

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

Obituary Notice: Andrew Harkless (Provided photo)

Andrew Harkless, 84, of Akron, Ohio died Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.

Born Jan. 4, 1930 in (South Philipsburg) RD Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Carlisle and Josephine (Hugg) Harkless.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth (Bryan) Harkless, who survives at home.  They married on Sept. 8, 1950 in Osceola Mills.

Mr. Harkless was of the Christian faith.  He enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting in his free time.  He and his family often vacationed in Philipsburg when his children were younger.

He could be seen carrying a shepherd’s staff with numerous children trailing behind him on their way to Little Dutch Swimming Hole.  He was employed by General Tire and retired after 40 years of service.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Dullen and Janet Hummel; two brothers, Charles and Duane Harkless; and one granddaughter, Sara Baer, his beloved Angel.

In addition to his wife, he’s survived by three daughters, Ruth Ann Baer and her husband, Michael “Mike,” Gloria Escajeda and her husband, Richard “Rick” and Mary Jane Beck and her husband, Alan, all of Thomasville, NC; a son, Andrew L. Harkless and his wife, Donna of New Philadelphia, Ohio; two brothers, Donald Harkless and his wife, Mary of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and Richard Harkless and his wife, Barb of Akron, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends and relatives will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

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

Joseph R. Sheposh, 88, of Coalport died Friday, June 27, 2014 at his residence.

He was born March 21, 1926 in Flinton, the son of James Sheposh and Mary (Totko) Sheposh. He was a member of the Curwensville Rescue Hose & Ladder Club, Curwensville.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a coal miner for Barns & Tucker at Mine 20.

Surviving are a son, Dennis Sheposh of Evansville, Ind.; a son, Daniel Sheposh of Nobelsville, Ind.; a daughter, Deborah Gallaher of Coalport; a daughter, Denise Hattabaugh of Greenwood, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lucille Miles; his brothers, John, Andrew and James Sheposh; and his sisters, Mary Waluska, Ann Olexy, Helen Woods and Pauline Riccardi. He was the last member of his immediate family.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with the Rev. Tom McGill officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose.

The Coalport VFW Post No. 7043 will have a veteran’s service at the funeral on Tuesday.

Obituary Notice: Bonnie M. Groff (Provided photo)

Bonnie M. Groff, 57, of Osceola Mills died Friday, June 27, 2014 at her home.

Born April 12, 1957 in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Sidney B. and Freeda (Diller) Stewart.  She married Scott S. Groff on Jan. 16, 1982 in Lancaster County; he survives at home.

Mrs. Groff was of the Christian faith.  She had worked for Cen-Clear in Philipsburg and was a 1975 graduate of Oley Valley High School in Berks County.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Kristina Brown and her husband, Dustin of Philipsburg, Kimberly Shirey and her husband, Arron of Cortland, NY, Lindsey Phillips and her husband, Trinity of California, Md. and Rebecca Groff of Osceola Mills; two sons, Bruce S. Groff and Logan B. Groff, both of Osceola Mills; a sister, Kathleen Treadway and her husband, Daniel of Westford, VT; a brother, Terry Stewart of Reading; and five grandchildren, Braden Brown, Liam Brown, Korvin Phillips, Landrey Phillips and Isla Phillips.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Donald Smith officiating.

Friends and family will be received from 12 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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