Pauline Wasilko, 86, of Osceola Mills died Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 at Windy Hill Village, in Philipsburg.

Born Feb. 16, 1928 in (Low Coal) RD Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Coleman) Patrick.

She married John Wasilko on Oct. 8, 1955 at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey; he survives at home.

Mrs. Wasilko was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Wasilko; two sisters, Annie Socoski and Helen Berzonsky; and five brothers, Michael, Joseph, John, Paul and George Patrick.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Wasilko is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Wasilko of Harrisburg; two sons, Michael Wasilko and his wife, Laurie of Philipsburg and Daniel Wasilko and his wife, Bobbie Jo of Tracy, Calif.; and two sisters Susanna Johnson of Gettysburg and Louise Patrick of Coraopolis.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Scott Wasilko and his wife, Sarah of Burlington, VT, Jonathan Wasilko of Ithaca, NY, Nathan Wasilko of Oakdale, Conn., Erica Burkhart of Washington and Caitlin Burkhart-Wasilko of San Diego, Calif.; one great-grandchild, Amelia Wasilko of Burlington, VT; and a daughter-in-law, Roxanne Wasilko of Oakdale, Conn.

A Great Parastas will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey, with the Very Rev. Anthony Balistreri as celebrant.   Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Ramey.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home, 701 Lingle St. in Osceola Mills. Parastas will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Windy Hill Village, in care of Activity Fund, P.O. Box 551, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 205, Ramey, PA 16671.

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

Paul T. Bezilla, 50, of Southampton, NJ and formerly of Osceola Mills, died peacefully at home Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 2, 1964, in Philipsburg, a son of Donald and Janet (Reese) Bezilla, who survive of Osceola Mills.  He was married to the former Laura (Mount), who survives at home.

Mr. Bezilla moved from Osceola Mills to Southampton, NJ 24 years ago. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator with Alspach Landscaping of Franklinville, NJ.  Mr. Bezilla was an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed spending time with his family.

He’s also survived by his two sons, Matthew Bezilla and Eric Bezilla; two brothers, Eric Bezilla and Michael Bezilla and his wife, Lauri; his mother-in-law, Laura Mount; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Edward Mount.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of the funeral service at the Heath Funeral Home, 701 Lingle St. in Osceola Mills.

The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Thumma officiating. Burial will be in Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills.

Online condolences may be submitted to www.heathfuneral.com.

Obituary Notice: Robert M. Knarr (Provided photo)

Robert M. Knarr, 88, of DuBois died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Mr. Knarr was born Aug. 22, 1926 in Brady Township, the son of Calvin Paul and
Vera Almeta (Coon) Knarr.

He had worked for Schneider Motors, DuBois Brewing Co., Kitchens-by-Basil and Rocky Mountain Railcar. He was also a self-employed residential contractor.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served in the European Theater.

Mr. Knarr was fond of the outdoors and loved to camp, fish and hunt. He was also a master craftsman and wood carver.

He’s survived by his wife, Leoda M. (Peterson) Knarr, whom he married Feb. 15, 1947; five children, Diane (Knarr) Maynard and her husband, Ron of Brighton, Colo., Randy Knarr and his wife, Brenda and Jody Knarr, both of DuBois, Kevin Knarr and his wife, Susan of Portage and Sheri (Knarr) Andrews and her husband, Jim of Jupiter, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Mr. Knarr was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Knarr; four brothers, Violus D., Clifton, Calvin and Wilbur Knarr; three sisters, Wanda (Knarr) Shaffer, Gwendolyn (Knarr) Benzino and Caroline (Knarr) Durkin; and a granddaughter, Heather Lynn Himes.

Honoring Mr. Knarr’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited, P.O. Box 851, DuBois, PA 15801.

To send an online tribute, please go to www.mohneyyargar.com or www.mem.com.

Margaret L. “Peg” (Kitko) Fundack, 83, of Smoke Run died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at UPMC Altoona.

Born July 9, 1931 at Tubbs Crossing, RD Madera, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Trella) Kitko. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey.

She was a homemaker.  She was also a cook at the Pipe and Pistol and Alley Popper Restaurants for 10 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and baking.

On May 14, 1948 in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, she married Andrew Fundack, who preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 2008.

She’s survived by two children, Alan Fundack and his wife, Nancy of Ramey and Mary Campbell and her husband, Bill of Dysart; four grandchildren,  Ashley Fundack of Baltimore, Md., Andrew Fundack of Ramey, Brian Campbell (Pam) of Harrisburg and Matthew Campbell of Altoona; and three great-grandsons, Austin, Bruce and Clark Campbell.

She’s also survived by her siblings, Tess Hansel and her husband, Gerard, Beverly “Bonnie” Bezilla and her husband, Ronald and Ken Kitko Sr. and his wife, Clementine “Tina,’ all of Houtzdale; Thomas Kitko and his wife, Francis of Tubbs Crossing;  Mary Ellen Kitko of Smoke Run; Rose Butterworth and her husband, Jack of Philipsburg; Becky Kaspick and her husband, Thomas of Braselton, Ga.; Andrew Kitko of Ramey; Patricia Maxwell and her husband, Rick of Philipsburg; and Noreen Deslongchamp and her husband,  Dennis  of Lebanon and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Fundack on Nov. 29, 1984; three brothers, John “Jack” Kitko, Donald A. Kitko and Robert F. Kitko; and a sister, Lorraine Snyder.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.  A Parastas service will be sung at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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

Obituary Notice: Margaret D. ‘Margy’ Lanich (Provided photo)

Margaret D. ‘Margy’ Lanich, 77, of Clearfield died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Sept. 13, 1936 in DuBois, a daughter of the late George and Jane (Sinclair) Dietzel.

Mrs. Lanich retired as a library aide from the Clearfield Area School District after more than 30 years of employment.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, where she had served as a deacon, trustee and elder.

Mrs. Lanich was also a member of the Deborah Circle and several Sunday school classes at the church. She was a past president of the Presbyterian Women’s Association and a member of the NON group of Clearfield as well as the Junior Women’s Club, Clearfield.

She’s survived by three children, Alison LaFrance and her husband, Joseph of Manheim, David Lanich and his wife, Rose of Clearfield and Martin Lanich and his wife, Jill of Sharpsville; two grandchildren, Madeline LaFrance and Jacob Lanich; and two brothers, James Dietzel and his wife, Carol of Potomac, Md. and Paul Dietzel of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin R. ‘Skip’ Lanich on Sept. 13, 2011 and whom she wed Feb. 13, 1960 and a brother, G. Richard Dietzel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. J. Robert Mellgard and Mr. Richard Barkley officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Presbyterian Church of Clearfield, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield.

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

Raymond P. Fields, 61, of DuBois died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at DuBois Penn Highlands.

Born Sept. 8, 1952 in Ridgway, he was the son of Horace and Norma (Britton) Fields.  His mother survives and lives in Brockport.

On Sept. 22, 1973, he married Judy M. (Utzinger) Fields.  She survives.

He retired from the Reynoldsville Casket Company. Prior to that, he worked at Chapman Auto Parts.

He was a member of the James J. Patterson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 813 and the Sandy Hose Company No. 1.

He enjoyed NASCAR and rooted for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins.  He loved to be with his family, especially his granddaughter, Kendall.

He’s survived by his daughter, Heather Krenn and her husband, Chad of Harrisville; four sisters, Ann Constantine of New Castle, Debbie Bickerdyke of Texas and Jeanine Fields and Cheryl Sickeri, both of DuBois; two brothers, Mark Fields and Mike Fields, both of DuBois; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Jackie Cocco.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

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

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

Nancy Lee Irwin, 71, of Curwensville died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at DuBois Penn Highlands after a lengthy illness.

Born Dec. 4, 1942, she was the daughter of Charles F. and Mary M. (Rider) Taylor Sr.  She had worked for the Clearfield Cheese Company for more than 25 years.

On Nov. 28, 1958 in Clearfield, she wed Charles E. Irwin Sr., who preceded her in death on July 8, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Patterson; and brother-in-law, Gerald Patterson.

She’s survived by three children, Lucinda L. (Cindy) Fetter and her husband, Brian of Littlestown and Charles E. Irwin Jr. and his wife, Carolyn and Brian S. Irwin and his wife, Suzie, both of Curwensville.

She’s survived by 10 grandchildren, Danielle Green, Brianna Struble, Lindsey Gebhart, Brittany Byrne, Nathaniel Irwin, Cara Irwin, Leah Irwin, Kyle Irwin, Dan Luce and Dustin Luce and five great-grandchildren, Addison Green, Miles Green, Victoria Struble, Gabriella Struble and Ethan Irwin.

She’s also survived by four brothers, Jack Taylor and his wife, Virginia, Charles Taylor and his wife, Carol and William Taylor and his wife, Carol, all of Curwensville and Thomas Taylor of Grampian.

She was an avid Curwensville football and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She also enjoyed painting and crocheting. But her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At the request of Mrs. Irwin, there will be no public viewing or services. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Oak Hill Cemetery in Curwensville.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

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

Betty Bumbarger, 63, of Allport died Thursday, Aug.  28, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Nov. 30, 1950 in Askerlik, Turkey, she was the daughter of the late Matsut and Fiytire Akat. Mrs. Bumbarger was a homemaker.

She was married to Lewis M. Bumbarger on July 19, 1971 in Madrid, Spain. He survives in Allport.

She’s also survived by a son Lewis E.M. Bumbarger of Allport and two brothers, Paul Akat of Penfield and Ahernt Akat of New York City.

Mrs. Bumbarger was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in the Allport Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale.

Don Seyler Jr., 58, of Luthersburg died Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at his home.

Born Nov. 7, 1955 in DuBois, he was the son of Don Seyler Sr. and Grace (Wyant) Seyler.  His mother survives and lives in DuBois.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served during the Vietnam War.

He was self-employed for many years and enjoyed coin collecting and model trains.

He’s survived by his children, Joseph Seyler and his girlfriend, Jessica Rockwell of DuBois; Amy Ward and her husband, Edward Jr. of Brockport; and Dawn Edwards and her husband, David Scott and Elizabeth Seyler, both of Luthersburg; a sister, Peggy Senior and her husband, Gary of Luthersburg; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

There will be no public visitation.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Luthersburg Union Cemetery with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

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

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

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

William B. Reed, 63, of Smithmill died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at UPMC Altoona. Born Sept. 23, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Howard and Louise (Myers) Reed.

On Sept. 22, 1973 in Utahville, he wed the former Patricia A. Kuhn, who survives him, along with a son, Bill Reed and his wife, Toni and one grandson, Michael Reed, all of Smithmill.  He’s also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He retired in 2006 from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for 36 years. He was elected as Gulich Township Supervisor and had served the township for three years.

He was a member of Janesville United Methodist Church.

Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Scott Reed, who died on May 28, 1997; one brother, Howard Reed Jr.; and one sister, Laura Jean Davis.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday   and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kruise Funeral Homes Inc.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Clare L. Pannebaker officiating.  Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the United Methodist Church, c/o Patty Lender, P.O. Box 29, Smithmill, PA  16680.

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

Joseph Elnicki, 84, of DuBois died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born June 13, 1930 in West Liberty, DuBois, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Procko) Elnicki.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Brockway Glass for 37 years in the Central Maintenance Department Travel Group.

He was a lifetime member of the James J. Patterson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 813, the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post No. 17, the I.P.S. Club and a member of the Olympic Club.  He enjoyed golfing and traveling.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.  He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ann Zedick, Olga Brown, Mary Williams and Nellie Muscato and four brothers, John, Andrew, Nicholas and Paul Elnicki.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

Burial will be in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville.

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

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

Madolene G. Ferut, 94, of DuBois died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at Christ the King Manor.

Born April 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Kathryn (Pruzinsky) Krishart.

She was married to Walter C. Ferut.  He preceded her in death in 1960. She then married Donald J. Platt, who preceded her in death in 1976.

She was retired from Rockwell International Manufacturing after 20 years of service.  Prior to that, she worked at B.F. Goodrich for 28 years.

She was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Polka Booster Club.  She enjoyed polka dancing and bowling, as well as gardening and canning.

She’s survived by two sons, Daniel Ferut and his wife, Karen and Walter Ferut, both of DuBois; two daughters, Denise Ferut of Fort Mill, SC and Yvonne Shaffer and her husband, David of Holly, NY.

She’s survived by three sisters, Irene Acuff of Charleston, SC; Geraldine Mitravich of DuBois; and Viola Fischer of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one brother, Michael Krishart and his wife, Rita of DuBois; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerome Krishart and her sister, Violet Windham.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

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

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Gateway Human Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

David F. Kassab, 86, of Midlothian, Va. and formerly of Houtzdale, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, Midlothian, Va.

Born Aug. 27, 1928 in Houtzdale, he was the son of George and Julia (Abod) Kassab.

He was a graduate of Tri State University and employed as a civil engineer for the federal government until his retirement.

He was a member of the Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, and the National Horse Racing Association.

He served with the U.S. Army Infantry Division during the Korean War.

Surviving are three brothers, Gabriel Kassab and his wife, Gertrude and Raymond Kassab and his wife, Anna Marie, both of Pittsburgh and George Kassab and his wife, Sarah Jane of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Betty Chew and her husband, William of Bethehem; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jacob Kassab; and, five sisters, Hazel Kassab, Ceil Remesilnick, Kay Hocking, Minnie Grove and Theresa Brennan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Marc Solomon as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Family and friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Graveside military honors will be accorded by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

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

Irene Smeal, 88, of Philipsburg died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born May 29, 1926 in Morrisdale, she was the daughter of the late Earl M. and Lettie M. Wisor Williams.

Mrs. Smeal was a member of the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, Morrisdale. She was a homemaker.

She was married to Arthur J. Smeal on March 14, 1943. He preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 1992.

She’s survived by a daughter, Janice Beals and her husband, Mahlon of Philipsburg and two sons, Ivan L. Smeal and his wife, Naomi and Dennis L. Smeal and his wife, Sandy, both of Philipsburg.

Mrs. Smeal is also survived by a sister, Donna Dinant of New Castle; seven grandchildren, Mahlon Beals III and his wife, Sue, Tammy Vroman and her husband, Fred, Dennis Smeal Jr. and his wife, Jeanette, Melinda Burge and her husband, Brian, John Sheroke and his wife, Georgette, Daniel Smeal and Holly Lingenfelter and her husband, Thor; 12 great-grandchildren, Amber and her husband, Todd, Brandon, Nathan, Eric, Andrew, Shane, John, Ehlana, Krista, Payton, Chase and Julia; and four great-great-grandchildren, Luke, Kendall, Todd and Taylor.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Ivan L. Smeal Jr., four sisters and six brothers.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home with the Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 821 Summit Hill Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Andrew Comitz Jr. (Provided photo)

Andrew Comitz Jr., 87, of Osceola Mills died on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at his home.

Born Aug. 6, 1927, he was the son of the late Andrew Comitz Sr. and Anna (Hortuck) Comitz.

He married Rita (Bagrosky) Comitz on Aug. 18, 1951 in Houtzdale; she survives at home.

Mr. Comitz was a member of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 5020 and the American Legion No. 313, both in Osceola Mills; the B.P.O. Elks in Philipsburg; and the Bavarian Club in Altoona.

He was a meat cutter for the former A&P Super Market in Osceola Mills and Philipsburg, totaling 35 years. He retired in 1988 from the Philipsburg-Osceola School District after five years.  He was a 1945 graduate from the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Grundusky and Mayme Hartzfeld and one brother, John Comitz.

Along with his wife, Mr. Comitz is survived by a daughter, Barbara Danko and her husband, Doug of New Castle; two sisters, Anna Renwick of York and Margaret Olenick of Chester Hill, Philipsburg; three granddaughters, Maj. Allison McFeatters and her husband, Dale, Andrea Wagner and her husband, Bradley and Ashley Pavone and her husband, Peter; and three great-grandchildren, Landon and Lilah Wagner and Dale D. McFeatters.

A burial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills, with Archimandrite Jacob Piruta  officiating.  Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills.

Panikhida will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 414 French St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Mary Susan Pistner Carns, 77, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born June 23, 1937 to the late William and Dorothy Pistner.

She spent her very early childhood in Dubois before moving with her parents to Clearfield. She graduated from the St. Francis High School.

It was at St. Francis that she met her beloved husband of 44 years, Thomas Scott Carns. Due to his career at Harbison Walker, the couple made homes in Grantsville, Md.; Birmingham, Ala.; Aurora, Ohio; and Pittsburgh.

While in Birmingham, Mrs. Carns returned to college and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.  She became a teacher and taught elementary and secondary history in Birmingham and Pittsburgh.

After her husband’s death from cancer in 2003, Mrs. Carns relocated from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati to be close to her daughter, Jenny, and son, Tom. She made friends everywhere.

She was known for her spirited good company. She was also never far from a bridge game or a Red Lobster. Her quick wit and easy laugh will be missed by many.

Mrs. Carns loved her grandchildren, and it was their company she most cherished.

She’s survived by a daughter, Mary Lee Carns and her husband, Jim of Beaufort, SC and her three children, John Carns Ryan of Houston, Texas; Sgt. William Robert Ryan of the U.S. Marine Corps. in San Angelo, Texas; and Molly Susan Ryan of Fairfax, Va.; a son, Thomas Scott Carns II of Mason, Ohio and his four children, Katie Carns of Berlin, Germany; Thomas Scott Carns III of Dalton, Ga.; and Christy and Kelly Carns of Cincinnati, Ohio; and a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Bouley and her husband, Pete and her four children, Patrick, Michael, Sarah and Christopher, all of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mrs. Carns is also survived by her much loved brother, Bill Pistner and his wife, Margie, of Greencastle.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia, Ohio. A wake service will follow at 8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Clearfield and followed by graveside prayers at Calvary Cemetery.

One of Mrs. Carns’ and her husband’s greatest sorrows was the death of their son’s wife, Karen Carns, in 2001. Remembrances in Mrs. Carns’ name may be made to the Karen Carns Foundation, 4600 N. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040. Mom, we miss you.

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

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

Ralph E. “Jake” Schnarrs, 69, of Houtzdale and formerly of Philipsburg and New Jersey, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born March 22, 1945 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Steele) Schnarrs. He married the former Rose H. Campbell on March 4, 1967; she survives at home.

Mr. Schnarrs was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Philipsburg. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Madera Lodge, No. 1172.

He was formerly employed as a mechanic for the Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, NJ. He was then employed as a custodian for the Clinton Township Board of Education in Clinton, NJ until his retirement.

He was a graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Along with his wife, Mr. Schnarrs is survived by two daughters, Barbara A. DeFago and her husband, Jason of Eden, Ga. and Renee A. Schnarrs of Philipsburg and two sons, Kenneth Jake Schnarrs and his wife, Nancy of Spring City and Aaron L. Schnarrs and his wife, Amee of Turnersville, NJ.

He’s also survived by two sisters, Armeda Sawtelle and Jean Smith and her husband, David, both of RD Philipsburg; a brother Kenneth Schnarrs of Biloxi, Miss.; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Scott R. Hartsock officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg, Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the memorial service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, 336 Walnut St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Robert Stephen Fooks (Provided photo)

Robert Stephen Fooks, 84, a resident of South Philipsburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at Clearfield Penn Highlands.

Born Dec. 3, 1929 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Carl Fooks Sr. and Annie (Sicks) Fooks.

On Feb. 14, 1958 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, he wed Jean (Kinkead) Fooks, who preceded him in death on June 1, 2013.

Mr. Fooks was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg. He was also a member of the Hemlock Rod & Gun Club (of which he was a founding member) and the National Rifle Association.  Mr. Fooks was an avid hunter and craftsman.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a 1948 graduate of Philipsburg High School. He was a supervisor of the trades, office of the physical plant at Penn State University. He retired in 1990.

Mr. Fooks is survived by a daughter, Ella Ann Forcey and her husband, Lynn of Philipsburg; a granddaughter, Stephanie Forcey; three nephews; two nieces; and a sister-in-law, Delores Kinkead of Wichita, Kan.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Fooks and Carl Fooks Jr. and two sisters, Margaret Butterworth and Betty Day.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating.

Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 465, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Deanna M. Wilt, 58, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born June 23, 1956 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of the late Dean H. and Luva M. (Reese) Kerr. On May 29, 1976, she married William D. Wilt.  He survives.

She was the administrator of the DuBois Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and had worked at the DuBois Harley Davidson Shop.  While living in Punxsutawney, she was a legal secretary for several attorneys.

She was a member of the DuBois Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.  She was well-known for her organizational skills; party planning and distinctive penmanship.  She loved to cross-stitch and spend time with her friends and family.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer M. Smeltz and her husband, Jake of Mount Joy; a son, Matthew W. Wilt and his wife, Sarah of Hatboro; a twin brother, Donald Kerr of Home; a brother and two sisters, Kenneth Kerr, Sharon Kerr and Mary Jane “Sam” Kerr, all of Punxsutawney; and five grandchildren, Noah, Ryan, Caiden, Emily and Adelyn.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church with Pastor Clarence Croscutt officiating.

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

Memorials may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Jeffrey A. Kephart, 49, of West Decatur died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 at his home.

Born April 17, 1965 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Gerald R. and Alfreda (Hughes) Kephart of Winnsboro, SC.

Mr. Kephart was employed for a security company. He was an avid NASCAR fan.

Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a paternal grandmother, Edna Kephart; a maternal grandmother, Mercedes Seiple; a sister, Michelle Webb and her husband, Bill, Easton; two aunts, Jackie Seiple and Ethel Windsor; a niece, Katrina Webb; a nephew, Corey Webb; and a cousin, Susan Hughes.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Edgar Kephart; his maternal grandfathers, Alfred Hughes and Orville Seiple; and his fiancée, Brenda K. Sharrer.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Randy Willis officiating.

A time to share memories with the family will be held from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jeffrey to A.A. World Services Inc., P.O. Box 459, Grand Central Station, New York, NY 10163.

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