Obituary Notice: Jean K. Lippert (Provided photo)

Jean K. Lippert, 67, of Clearfield died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

She was born Nov. 18, 1946, in Clearfield, the daughter of Robert B. and Gertrude B. (Robison) Guthrie.

She’d worked at Ridgeview Elder Care. She’d also volunteered as a teacher’s aide in the Clearfield Area School District.  She was Christian by faith.

She was a member of the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary.

She’s survived by four sons, William B. Keith and his wife, Charlene of Manheim, Dennis W. Keith and his wife, Darlene and John Lippert and his fiancée, Patricia, both of Clearfield, and Rick L. Keith and his wife, Valarie of Woodland; four grandchildren, Carrie L. Johnson, Bronica L. Dixon, Justin T. Keith and Brittany N. Keith; three great-grandchildren, Hayley M. Johnson, Zachary T. Johnson and Isabella N. Houdeshell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John F. Lippert; and a sister, Patricia A. Maines.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Dr. Duane A. White officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. Saturday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. Station Sq. Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or the American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5920.

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

Arrangements under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Clearfield.

Linda L. Wriglesworth, 60, of Curwensville died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Nov. 1, 1953 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Kermit O. and Twylet V. (Fulkerson) Bloom. She was Baptist by faith.

She was a certified nursing assistant and worked for Dubois Nursing Home and Marion Manor Personal Care home for 11 years. She was a member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. Lodge and the Curwensville American Legion Auxiliary.

On Sept. 20, 1999, she married Howard P. Wriglesworth, who survives of Curwensville, along with two children, Crystal Troy and her husband, William Jr. of Curwensville and Cherilyn Jackson and her husband, David of Philipsburg.

She’s survived by four grandchildren, James A. Bloom II, Christopher Bloom, Taylor Jackson and David Jackson; a great-grandson, Hunter Bloom; and seven brothers and sisters, Conward Fulkerson and his wife, Ida of New York, Jean VandeMark and her husband, Luke of Stevensville, Marie Bloom of Olanta, Nancy Stonebraker of New Hampshire, Gladys Aughenbaugh of Glen Richey, Gary Bloom of Rossiter and Guy Bloom Sr. and his wife, Donna of Olanta.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Boyd J. Woods; and a sister, Doris Lichvarcik.

At the request of Mrs. Wriglesworth, there will be no public viewing or services.  A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Obituary Notice: James Youhon (Provided photo)

James Youhon of Brisbin died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Feb. 18, 1947 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Wallace Robert Youhon and Katheryn (Yebernetsky) Youhon, who survives in Brisbin.

He was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey.

Mr. Youhon served as a combat platoon staff sergeant with the Ninth Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. During his tour of duty, he was decorated eight times, including two Purple Hearts, Cross of Gallantry, Blue Badge of Courage and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, the Houtzdale American Legion Freeberg Post No. 591 and the National Rifle Association.

He was a 1965 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School. He obtained a college degree in accounting.

Surviving, along with his mother, are two sisters, Patti Terwilliger and her husband, James of Cleveland, Ohio and Arlene Steele and her husband, Jeffrey of Wadsworth, Ohio and a brother, Lawrence and his wife, Susan of Medina, Ohio.

Mr. Youhon was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with The Very Rev. Anthony Balistreri officiating.

Burial will follow in the St Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Graveside military honors will be accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Freeberg Post No. 591 Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 205, Ramey, Pa. 16671.

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

From a fellow comrade: “Jim you always impressed me with your combination of virtues. You have a great kindness and great bravery. What a combination! I will always remember these examples you have given me. God Bless you. I still trust you with my back. We were there.”

Obituary Notice: Mildred E. “Millie” Horner (Provided photo)

Mildred E. “Millie” Horner, 88, of DuBois died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

She was born Dec. 3, 1925, the daughter of John D. and Margaret Emma (Maxwell) Scott.

She’d retired from the former Herb and Tom’s Store. She was Protestant by faith and she enjoyed doing crafts.

She’s survived by three sons, John “Jack” Horner and his wife, Bonnie of DuBois, Glenn “Buzz’ Horner and his wife, Sharon of Sykesville and Robert Horner and his wife, Carol of Rockton; three daughters, Barbara Schuckers and her husband, Gary of Emerickville and Marcia Alanskas and Connie Sickeri and her husband, Louis “Sonny,” both of DuBois; 21 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Horner; two sisters; six brothers; one daughter; one granddaughter; one grandson; and three great-grandchildren.
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Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc. with the Rev. John F. White officiating. Burial will be in the Beechwoods Cemetery.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made Ronald McDonald House, Attn: Amy DeWalt, 451 44^th St., Penthouse Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, the American Cancer Society, 993 Beaver Dr., DuBois, PA 15801 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, DuBois.

Obituary Notice: Evelyn D. McCoy (Provided photo)?

Evelyn D. McCoy, 97, of Clearfield died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 at Clearfield Penn Highlands.

She was born June 30, 1917 in Asheville, NC, a daughter of the late Lonnie W. and Bessie (Brown) Caldwell.

Mrs. McCoy retired in 1979 from the former Marjax Industries of Curwensville. She’d also cooked and tended to various people and groups around the area. Mrs. McCoy took special joy in caring for her family.
She was a member of former Allen AME Church of Clearfield. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star.

She’s survived by three sons, Ronald McCoy, Leslie McCoy and Geoffrey McCoy, all of Clearfield; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie Siedel, Simmone Price, Erica McCoy, Eric McCoy Jr., Aaron McCoy, Namon McCloe, Robert S. Hall, Marcus McCoy, Darnell McCoy, Jilynn Salter and Dyna Aughenbaugh; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Caldwell of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mac McCoy Jr. on April 23, 1995.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Eric McCoy; five sisters, Ruth Washington, Lorraine Jeffries, Artis Caldwell, Henrietta Enoch and Vermell Plato; and three brothers, Gerald, Lonnie and James Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Robert F. Henry officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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

Richard James Holencik, 76, of Houtzdale died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 at his residence. Born April 24, 1936, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Bodnar) Holencik.

He was employed as a treatment plant operator at Penn State University. He served with the U.S. Marines.

On Aug. 6, 1963 in Winchester, Va., he married Jean (Henderson) Holencik, who survives.

Surviving are two sons, Richard Holencik Jr. and his wife, Kimberly of Philipsburg and Steve Holencik and his wife, Amber of Houtzdale and two daughters, Annette Vancas and her husband, Joseph of Houtzdale and Teresa Dodge and her husband, Dave of Madera.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Holencik and his wife, Rose of Houtzdale and George Holencik and his wife, Kathy of Allport; a sister, Carol Machtel and her husband, Jack of Curwensville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

At Mr. Holencik’s request, there will be no public visitation or service.

The Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Inc., Houtzdale, is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

Lemoine J. Brink, 84, of LaJose, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, Aug. 5 2014 at his residence after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was born Sept. 30, 1929 on the family farm in Chest Township, the son of Paul and Stella (Holes) Brink. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He loved and prayed daily for his family. He spent endless hours reading scriptures, teaching Sunday school, singing for his savior and serving his Lord.

Mr. Brink was a member of the Mcpherron Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

He worked as an office manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, Armour Leather Co. of Westover and the Westover Leather Co. He was an avid gardener and hunter.

Surviving are his wife, Lilly (Wagner) Brink, whom he married Sept. 18, 1949 in Westover; a son, Roger and Sheryl Brink; and a daughter, Suzette Brink, all of LaJose.

Also surviving are a sister, Pauline Straw of Westover; his granddaughters, Heather M. Yarger and Holly D. (Alex) Murillo; his great-grandsons, Grant Yarger, Grady Yarger and Eathan Yarger and Noah Murillo; and a great-granddaughter, Christian Murillo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ray and Eugene Brink; and a sister, Freeda Brink.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Mcpherron Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, with Hiram Westover and Jonathan Keefer officiating.

Contributions may be made to the Mcpherron Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, in care of Roger Brink, 2253 N. Camp Rd., LaJose, PA 15753.

Obituary Notice: Richard Lee Rhoades Sr. (Provided photo)

Richard Lee Rhoades Sr., 75, of Houtzdale died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 at Windy Hill Village, a part of Presbyterian Senior Living, Philipsburg.

Born June 4, 1939 in Bellefonte, he was a son of the late Percy Russell and Josephine Viola (Bathurst) Rhoades. He was a heavy equipment operator and retired from PennDOT (Bellefonte and Port Matilda).

Mr. Rhoades was a member of the United Methodist Church, Almonsville, and also served as a deacon.

He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing.

While residing at Windy Hill, he was president of the council; a member of PEERS; and performed the bell ringing.

On Jan. 26, 1962 at the United Brethren Church in Julian, he married Pansy Mae (Martin) Rhoades, who survives at home.

In addition to his wife, he’s survived by three children, Tina Marie Robison and her husband, Gerald of Julian; Richard Lee Rhoades Jr. and his wife, Michelle of Ojai, Calif.; and Dorinda Mae Knepp and her husband, Robert of Osceola Mills.

Also surviving are a sister, Sharon Matyasi of Wadesworth, Ohio and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Berdie Lou Peters; and four brothers Michael Rhoades, Thomas Rhoades, Harrison Rhoades and Percy Rhoades Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Peggy Bonsell officiating.

Burial will follow at Grays Cemetery, Halfmoon Township.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: O. Lynn Frank (Provided photo)

O. Lynn Frank, 89, of Clearfield died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at Clearfield Penn Highlands.

Born Oct. 14, 1924, he was the son of Orin C. and Laura (Bailey) Frank.

Mr. Frank graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1942. During World War II from 1942 to 1946, he served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Pacific Theater.

He was a 1949 graduate of Penn State University and received a degree in forestry under the GI Bill. He operated a forest tree seedling and ornamental evergreen nursery and Christmas tree farm.

Mr. Frank wed the former Barbara Jean Newton on Aug. 29, 1953 and who survives with two sons, Gary L Frank and his wife, Marguerite of Brookville and Randal S. Frank of Littleton, Colo., and five grandsons, Matthew, Andrew, Trevor, Luke and John.

He was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mona Lou Fenwick; and a daughter-in-law, Jenifer A. Frank.

Mr. Frank was employed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry and was assigned to the Moshannon State Forest District with headquarters in Clearfield.
He became an assistant district forester and was responsible for the district’s Timber Management and Timber Sale Program for a period of 16 years.

In 1971, he was transferred to the Central Office in Harrisburg with the Division of State Forest Management for 14 years. He was responsible for the timber harvesting on State Forest Lands under the Forest Resource Plan and also issuance of Timber Sale Contracts for the state’s 20 Forest Districts until his retirement in 1984.

He was active in the Boy Scout program and served as a scout master, troop committeeman and chairman of the Trails and Awards Committee for the Bucktail Council. He authored a book for Scouting about canoeing, titled “80 Miles of Wilderness Adventure.”

Mr. Frank had an interest about the early history of how the river systems in the state were used to transport timber products from the wilderness to down river markets. He authored several books on the subject.

He also had the opportunity to supervise a voluntary crew in the construction of the 26-foot wide, 116-foot long, 80-ton 1976 Clinton County Bicentennial Raft in Clearfield County.

He also served as pilot of the raft with crew for the 63-mile down river journey on the West Branch from Millers Landing to the former rafting market at Lock Haven for the Clinton County Bicentennial celebration on July 4, 1976.

He was a lifetime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Clearfield and served on the board of trustees and pastoral committees.

He was a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post 6, Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1785, Clearfield Lodge No. 314 F&AM, the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, the Forest Fire Wardens Organization, the Clearfield Rotary, the Clearfield County Historical Society, the International Wood Collectors Society and the Society of West Branch Susquehanna River Conservation Plan Committee. He also served as senior advisor for the 2004 video of the 1938 Last Raft and the 2004 Clearfield County Bicentennial Raft.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Penny Rahm officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield Honor Guard.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

James A. “Gib” Gilbert Jr., 67, of DuBois died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014 at his residence.

Born Jan. 12, 1947, he was the son of the late James A. Gilbert Sr. and Phyllis (Nasuti) Gilbert.

On July 6, 1968 at the Holy Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville, he married LaVerne (Sweka) Gilbert.  She survives.

Mr. Gilbert graduated from the DuBois Area High School in 1965. He excelled in track, basketball and football.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-1969, where he served during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Gilbert worked at Rockwell International Manufacturing for 10 years as a purchaser/buyer. He also owned and operated DuBois Industrial Supply and finished his career working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Department of General Services in Harrisburg.

He had a significant impact on the youth in the community. He coached hundreds and hundreds of kids in the DuBois area.

An avid and passionate sports lover, he played softball for Murray Ford and Hallstrom’s in the 1970’s.  He was affiliated with the DuBois Little League for 30 years as a coach, board member, umpire, manager and player.

He also coached midget football for the Sykesville Leopards and DuBois Panthers for 10 years.  He was an avid fan of wrestling.  He was the head coach of the DuBois Junior High football team for five years and led the team to three undefeated seasons.

He was also a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post No. 17 and James J. Patterson Post No. 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Gilbert’s survived by four children,  Andrew Gilbert, Becky Pasternak and her husband, Charles and Gretchen Clark and her husband, Jim, all of DuBois, and Joel Gilbert and his wife, Camala of Bellwood.

He’s also survived by two brothers, John Gilbert and his wife, Lenora of Brockway and Ron Gilbert and his wife, Barb of Falls Creek; two sisters, Lorrie Yakulis and her fiancé, Tom Reitz of Stockton, Calif. and Sherry Jewell and her husband, Mike of Reynoldsville; and eight grandchildren, Casey and Ryan Pasternak, Peyton Gilbert, Adisyn and Carsyn Gilbert, and Kaden, Madix and Jimi Clark.

He was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Christopher Clark.

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 Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Karl as celebrant.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests that memorials be placed with the DuBois Little League, P.O. Box 71, DuBois, PA 15801 and or the DuBois Area Football Boosters, 1161 Wayne Rd., Reynoldsville, PA 15851.

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

Timothy Jay Frick was born in Falls Creek on July 6, 1940 to Jack F. Frick and Lucille W. (Cavanaugh) Frick as their first child.  He was born in the home of his parental grandparents, Homer Frick and Laura (Booher) Frick.

During his years in Rouseville and Oil City, Mr. Flick centered his life around playing Little League baseball at the ‘Car Barns’ and Hasson Heights and scouting.

Mr. Flick attended grammar school in Rouseville and high school in Oil City.  He attended Oil City and St. Joseph’s High School.

He continued to stay in touch with St. Joe’s (later to become Venango Christian) through newsletters and supported them through yearly contributions.

He attempted to join the military after his high school graduation. He tried two, different times to enlist but was ‘too light-weight’ to meet the weight minimums, even though he made himself sick eating bananas.

Mr. Flick’s professional life consisted of 33 years in the airline industry with the same airline.  He took a correspondence course in 1959, after not being able to get into the military.

He went to Kansas City, MO for his formal training. Once completed, he attempted to find work with any airline, preferably in New York City, to no avail.

Mr. Flick’s step-father, Jim Slike, found him his first-ever airline job in Jamestown, NY with Allegheny Airlines (later to become U.S. Air. Mr. Flick followed that up with jobs in Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Dubois and finally in Orlando, Fla. in 1980, where he worked for the last 13 years of his airline career.

Also, Mr. Flick was able, because of his seniority with U.S. Air, to find jobs for two of his younger brothers, Dan and Art. Both had long-term careers with U.S. Air. Mr. Flick retired at 53 in 1993.

During his airline industry career, he became connected to NASCAR. He assisted many NASCAR owners and drivers in making their flight arrangements to match their NASCAR events.  Because of this connection, he also got Dan and Art ‘into’ NASCAR, where they both enjoyed employment and the racing life for many years.

Mr. Flick had many dogs over his years in Florida, primarily Chihuahua dogs.  He had a great passion for them and treated them like his ‘kids.’ Mr. Flick’s survived by Taz and Jack.

He’s survived by three children, Scott Frick, Sue Frick and Emily Frick Eastham; two grandchildren, Ezra Frick and Landon Eastham; his mother, Lucille Frick Slike; his sister, Mary Jane Slike Rappelye; and his brothers, William Frick, Joseph Frick, Arthur Slike, Christopher Slike, Steven Slike and Thomas Slike.

Mr. Flick was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Slike, who died in 2001, and Daniel Slike, who died in 2009.

There will be no public visitation.

A committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Morningside Cemetery Chapel.

Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Pamela K. Moore (Provided photo)

Pamela K. Moore, 51, of Clearfield died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born April 17, 1963, a daughter of Richard Aughenbaugh Sr. of Clearfield and the late Bonnie (Sloppy) Aughenbaugh.

She was employed as a licensed practical nurse in the pediatrics department at Clearfield Penn Highlands. Previously, she was employed for 20 years at Kent Sportswear.

She was a member of West Side Church of Christ, Clearfield. Above all else, her most enjoyment in life was time spent with her family.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Scott Moore, whom she wed June 21, 1986; two children, Scott ‘Ryan’ Moore of Clearfield and Janelle Moore of Curwensville; three grandchildren Davin, Makayla and Adalynn; a sister, Teresa Elensky and her husband, Andrew of Grampian; and two brothers, Richard Aughenbaugh and his wife, Cindy of Olanta and Michael Aughenbaugh and his wife, Kelly of Glen Richey.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor Isaiah Krause officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery, Glen Richey.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Keith Michael Greenaway (Provided photo)

Keith Michael Greenaway, 35, of West Decatur died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at his home.

Born May 25, 1979 in Doylestown, he was the son of Mark a. Leedom of Philadelphia and Laura Greenaway-Wickstrom of Philipsburg.

Mr. Greenaway was employed as a chef for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Philipsburg.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Natasha Conklin of Wisconsin; a son, Braze Greenaway of Clearfield; a sister, Adalynn Wickstrom of Philipsburg; and two brothers, John Wickstrom Jr. of Waterford and Christopher Leedom of Montgomeryville.

He is also survived by his grandparents, Robert Lou and Jean Greenaway of Brisbin and Joyce Leedom of Hatfield and a great-grandmother, Viola Lucas of Centre Hall.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in Philipsburg, with Pastor John Versaw officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the church.

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

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

James P. Walsh, 82, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Aug. 22, 1931 in Corona, NY, he was the son of the late William and Delia (Bell) Walsh. On May 11, 1957, he married Mary N. (Hines) Walsh.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Pace College in New York with a degree in business.

Mr. Walsh retired as a salesman for Bank Building Corp. in St. Louis, MO after 20 years of service.  Prior to that, he worked as a salesman for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company for more than 20 years.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He also was a member and past president of the Treasure Lake Lions Club and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, where he was also a past president.

He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post No. 17.  He was an avid reader and golfer.  He was very proud of his Irish heritage and loved Irish music.  Most of all, he loved being with his family.

Mr. Walsh is survived by his children, Susan Paterson and her husband, Wade of Plum Boro, James Walsh Jr. of East Haven, Conn., Noreen Frazier and her husband, Mark of Monroeville, Christopher Walsh and his wife, Pamela of Verona and Patrick Walsh and his wife, Janice of Mount Lebanon; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Winifred Mesko, Kathleen Dowd, Eileen Brady, and Margaret Walsh and one brother, William Walsh Jr.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A Treasure Lake Lions Club service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday the funeral home.

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

Burial will follow in the St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, 47 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Gerald L. Hoke Sr. (Provided photo)

Gerald L. Hoke Sr., 71, of Clearfield died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at the Valley View Nursing Home, Altoona. Born on Nov. 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Alvie Hoke and Leona (Williams) Charles.

Mr. Hoke worked in the coal mines all of his life. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812, Clearfield, the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club and the Clearfield Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 97.

He’s survived by two children, Carrie ‘Susan’ Lemasters and her husband, James of Valencia and Gerald Hoke Jr. of Clearfield; three grandchildren, Jodi Hoke and Allison and Alexander Lemasters; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Emma Lanich of Bigler and Corrine Charles of DuBois; and a friend, Mary Jane ‘Jean’ Coudriet of Clearfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Charles.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the Stoneville Cemetery, Clearfield.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

Timothy Lee Rowles, 51, of South Carolina and formerly of Olanta, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Franklin County, Ohio.

Born Aug. 23, 1962 in Clearfield, he was the son of Dennis and Wanda (Taylor) Rowles.

He was a truck driver and laborer in the construction business.  He was a U.S. Army veteran.

He’s survived by his mother, Wanda Rowles of Olanta and four children, Terra Rowles of Grampian, Taylor Clark of Curwensville and Todd Rowles of Dubois and Jordan Rowles of Dubois and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Japan.

Mr. Rowles is also survived by brothers and sisters, Rebecca Hess and Catherine Foster, both of Hyde, Rob Rowles of Wisconsin and Koral Seaburn of Olanta and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

At the request of Mr. Rowles, there will be no public viewing or services.

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.

Elsie M. Baer, 86, of Irvona died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at the DuBois Nursing Home.  She was born in Glen Richey, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Dunlap) Rowles.

Surviving are four daughters, Shirley Smith of York, Nancy Bynon of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Ensbrenner of McKean and Janet McGarvey of Coalport; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie “Peg” Kashien of Glen Hope; and a brother, Paul Rowles of Riverview, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. “Jack” Baer and three siblings, Dorothy “Dot” Lewis, Joann Rowles and Clark “Bud” Rowles.

Mrs. Baer had worked as a school bus driver for Jones Bus Co. She was a member of Coalport United Methodist Church, Rainbow Strollers Camping and Dancing Group and Horseshoe Squares Square Dance Club.

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

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Coalport United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Thomas McGill officiating.

Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery, Glen Hope.

Obituary Notice: Charles J. “Chuck” Ross (Provided photo)

Charles J. “Chuck” Ross, 66, of Clearfield died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at his home. Mr. Ross was born July 14, 1948, the son of A.J. and Jeanne K. (Tomanio) Ross.

He was the owner and operator of Ross Buick Inc., Ross-Strattan Buick Olds Cadillac and Ross Quality Cars. He served the area 40 years in the automobile business. He was affiliated with the Clearfield Alliance Church.

He graduated from the Clearfield Area High School in the class of 1966. He attended the DuBois Business College and Thompson Business College. He was a member of Pi Rho Zeta International Associate.

In 1972 he graduated from General Motor’s Institute of Technology Dealership Management Training with high honors. In 1973 he was instrumental in having a 1973 Buick flood car given to the Clearfield Vo-Tech School.

In 1975 he signed with the Buick Motor Division, as one of the youngest Buick dealers in the country. He received numerous recognitions and sales awards from General Motors and Buick Motor Division.

He was the founding director of the Buick Dealers advertising group of the Pittsburgh zone, consisting of 97 dealers. He was a liaison to the dealers’ access center in Flint, Mich., reporting activities to the board and representing the group directly to the general manager of the Dealer Access Center, Eastern Division.

In 1984 he received the Highway Safety Award at the Governor’s Highway Safety Conference for being the first new car dealership to order, stock and maintain the car seats program in the Clearfield County area. He was recognized by the Clearfield County Sheriff’s Department for his work for child safety.

Mr. Ross was a 25-year member of the Clearfield Kiwanis International Heritage Society, which honored him for his dedication, commitment and talent to serve children of the world and improve the quality of life. He was chairman for 15 years of the Kiwanis Halloween parade.

He was a member of the Clearfield Elks No. 540 and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a life member of the Bald Eagle Lodge No. 51 and a founding and life member of the National Street Machine Association.

Mr. Ross was active with the Grice Clearfield Community Museum, the Central Mountain Region Antique Car Club, the Buick Club of America, the American Station Wagon Owners Association and the Antique Automobile Club of America.

He was a past president of the New Car Dealers Association and chairman of the County State Inspection Group for Pennsylvania State Inspection. He was involved with the Clearfield Model Railroad Club, the Alto Model Train Museum Association and the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.

He was also a member of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania SOI Lodge No. 189. He served 15 years on the Water Authority Board; he was a CAST board member and Golden Bison Alumni board member.

Mr. Ross was a past president of the Clearfield United Way. He was a past borough council member, serving on numerous committees. He was the Allegheny Mountain Ducks Unlimited chairman.

He was a Tri/Gray/Y leader at the Clearfield YMCA for kids who were 7-9 years old and known as “Granny Good Witch.” He helped form the YMCA’s Curwensville to Clearfield Triathlon.

He was a past member of the Clearfield Area Jaycees. He was a Skywarn spotter for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the National Weather Service.

Mr. Ross was just honored by the Clearfield Fair & Park Board for his 50 years of service to the fair parade and backstage help during the fair each year.

He’s survived by his wife, JoAnn L. (Parlavecchio) Ross, whom he married June 11, 1982; a son, Christopher Andrew Ross and his wife, Melanie of Hanover; and four grandchildren, Emily, Brad, Benjamin and Ethan.

He’s also survived by a sister, Annette M. Forcey and her husband, Terry of Woodland; a brother, Andrew J. Ross Jr., and his wife, Annjane of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Aaron J. Ross.

Honoring Mr. Ross’s wishes, there will be no public viewing. A memorial service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Central Mountain Region Antique Car Club, P.O. Box 55, Clearfield, PA 16830; the Clearfield Model Railroaders Club, 705 Dorey St., Clearfield, PA 16830; or the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Jennifer Ann Kennedy (Provided photo)

Jennifer Ann Kennedy, 34, of Philipsburg died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was born Feb. 12, 1980 in State College. She’s survived by her mother, Anna M. (Carson) Kennedy and her father and step-mother, John D. and Susan D. Kennedy, all of Philipsburg.

Ms. Kennedy was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philipsburg. She was a dental assistant by occupation and was a 1998 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School. Ms. Kennedy had attended the Altoona campus of Penn State.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Elizabeth (Black) Carson; her paternal grandparents, William and Anna (Kasper) Kennedy; and her sister, Krista Joyanne Kennedy.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Kennedy is survived by her three-year-old son, Everett Kennedy Maska of Philipsburg and her aunt, Joyanne Kennedy of Philipsburg.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Robert J. Way officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the establishment of a trust fund for Jennifer’s son, Everett, in care of his grandmother, Anna Kennedy, 2754 Port Matilda Hwy., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Jill R. Freeman, 58, of Clearfield and formerly of Grampian, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 19, 1955 in Loma Linda, Calif., she was the daughter of Virginia “Ginger” Richards.  She was a 1973 graduate of the Curwensville Area High School.

She was formerly employed at the Clearfield Cheese Co., the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Woodland and Lander Child Development Services in Lander, WY.

She attended the First Baptist Church in Lander, WY and the Colfax Community Church in Manton, Mich.

On May 22, 2009 at the Grampian Church of God, she wed Kenneth L. Freeman, who survives of Clearfield, along with her mother and step-father, Ginger and Connie Kovall of Grampian.

She’s also survived by a daughter, Janessa Passmore and her husband, Shawn of Grampian; four grandchildren, Logan and Hunter Passmore, Elizabeth Rose Mathews and Jacob Kavelak, all of Grampian; a daughter-in-law, Polly Kavelak of Grampian; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Ryan S. Mathews.

A public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Gary Zarr officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Shriners International Headquarters, Shriners Children’s Hospital,  2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607

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.