Obituary Notice: John R. “Dick” Flanagan (Provided photo)

John R. “Dick” Flanagan, 82, of Clearfield went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 surrounded and cared for by his family in the comfort of his home.

Born Oct. 24, 1931, he was the son of the late James L. and Levina M. (Kennedy) Flanagan.

Mr. Flanagan was a graduate of Clearfield High School in the class of 1949. He was employed with the Iron Workers, Local No. 3, Pittsburgh, from 1955–1996 when he retired.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War aboard the Olmstead ship 188.

Mr. Flanagan was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Clearfield VFW, Clearfield American Legion, Clearfield BPOE and the Chinklacamoose Canoe Club.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn J. (Smay) Flanagan, whom he married on July 27, 1957 at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Clearfield and four daughters and a son, Maureen Johnston and her husband, Daniel of Morrisdale; Linda Newpher and her husband, Robert, James Flanagan and his wife, JoAnn and Joyce Ott and her husband, Alan, all of Curwensville; and Michelle Strickland and her husband, H. Richard of Clearfield.

He’s survived by grandchildren, Adrianne Robinson and her husband, Garret, Matthew Johnston and his wife, Julie, Melissa Newpher and her fiancé, Bryan Edwards, Kristi Scatko and her husband, Mike, Carrie Flanagan, Samantha Palmer and her fiancé, Michael Aughenbaugh, Cory Palmer, Leslie Palmer, Joey Palmer, Jocelyn Ott, Jilyn Ott, Savannah Strickland and Ciara Strickland and four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Parker Robinson and Hunter and Arianna Aughenbaugh.

He’s also survived by four sisters, Carol Anderson and her husband, Joel of Bainebridge, Wash., Margaret Bell and Pat Rumfola and her husband, Jack, both Clearfield, and Joan Domico and her husband, Patrick of Curwensville; a sister-in-law, Margie Hertlein of Karthaus; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rosemary Hoy; and four brothers, James, Leon, Sheridan ”Bud” and Terrill Flanagan.

Honoring Mr. Flanagan’s wishes, there will be no public viewing. A memorial mass will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John to the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA or American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

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

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

Helen L. “Red” Dillon, 79, of Chester Hill Borough, Philipsburg, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at her residence.

Born May 8, 1935 in Coalport, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Helen (Shoffner) Dillon.

Ms. Dillon was of the Christian faith and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Dixon and two brothers, Robert Dillon and Clifford Dillon Jr.

Ms. Dillon is survived by a daughter, Deborah J. Yeager of Chester Hill RD Philipsburg; a son, Rick L. Dillon of RD Osceola Mills; two sisters, Kathy Brown of Gearhartville RD Philipsburg and Hazel Culp of RD Philipsburg; a brother, Ken Dillon of Philipsburg; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home, Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.

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

Esther Kay Sankey, 72, of Philipsburg died Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at her home.

Born June 11, 1942 in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Sherald and Helen (Moore) Sankey.

Ms. Sankey was of the United Methodist faith.  She worked for ALM Tool & Die in Philipsburg and had worked for C-Core Electronics in State College.  She was a 1960 graduate of the Johnsonburg High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Bainey and a brother, James Sankey.

Ms. Sankey is survived by three sisters, Betty Kent and Charlotte Pedersen, both of Pittsburgh, and Shirley Mineweaser and her husband, Robert of Fairless Hills and two brothers, Richard Sankey and his wife, Claire of Florida and David Sankey of Portland, Maine.  She is also survived by four friends, Carole Schnarrs, Kevin Schnarrs and his wife, Lisa and their daughter, Hunter Schnarrs.

At Ms. Sankey’s request, there will be no viewing or funeral service.

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

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

Mary Jane Bishop, 74, of Woodland died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014 at her home.

Born Nov. 17, 1939 in Bigler, she was the daughter of the late Darby Curley Sr. and Alverta (Fleck) Curley-Kozak.

She was a homemaker. She was also a cosmetology instructor at the Clearfield Beauty Academy.

Mrs. Bishop was a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

Surviving are two sons and a daughter, James R. Bishop Jr. and his wife, Sherry and William L. Bishop and his wife, Melissa, both of Woodland, and Debra A. Graham and her husband, Shawn of Bigler.

Also surviving are six grandchildren, Tyler and Daniel Bishop, Travis and Bryan English and Shae and Aspen Bishop; two great-grandchildren, Brooklynn and Summerland English; one sister and two brothers, Margaret Dides and her husband, Paul of Clearfield; Darby Curley and his wife, Freddie of Cleveland, Ohio and Jack Curley of Philipsburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James R. Bishop Sr., whom she married April 30, 1956 and whom died Nov. 22, 2006.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Jane Bishop will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be held from 11 a.m. Monday until the hour of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospice, P.O Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Joan A. Aveni (Provided photo)

Joan A. Aveni, 71, of Clearfield died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Clearfield Penn Highlands.

She was born July 21, 1943, a daughter of the late William C. Lanich and Nellie (Smith) Lanich Benjamin.

She retired as supervisor for the state Department of Transportation after 30 years of employment.
She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and a former member of the Clearfield Sons of Italy Lodge.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Aveni, whom she wed April 27, 1974; a step-daughter, Jennifer Harford of Reynoldsville; six grandchildren, Jessica Komonzi, Ashley Harford, Kristin Johnson, Joseph J. Aveni, Frank Aveni and Emily Aveni; three great-grandchildren, Micah and Joshua Johnson and Maxwell Aveni; and a sister, Judy Gardner and her husband, Jack of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a step-son, Joseph Aveni and four brothers, Tom, Leo, Merle and Edwin ‘Skip’ Lanich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Fr. John L. Miller III as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. A Christian Vigil service will be said at 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield.

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

Jan. 18, 1963 – Sept. 1, 2014

Jacqueline Anne “Jackie” Weinstein battled a lifelong illness that she finally succumbed to in her Emporium home.

Beloved daughter of Rose M. and Martin E. Koch of Ridgway and the oldest of three children, she’s survived by her brother, Robert Hildebrandt and sister, Suzanne Glass. She’s also survived by nieces, Jessica Hildebrandt, Dorothy Celli and Mardi Celli and a nephew, Thomas Celli.

She was the heart-bound companion and wife of 27 years to Larry Weinstein of Chicago, Ill. and with whom she raised her crown jewels of her life, sons, Robert “Cody” Mathis and Justin Weinstein.  She’s survived by her husband and sons, as well as a daughter-in-law, Jami Mathis and a granddaughter, “Lady Bug” Bristol Mathis.

She was a great traveler and native to the spirit Earth. She made her home in California, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alaska, Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania and found close friends to care for as family in every state.

Although not affiliated with any church, she held faith as a Christian Jew and shared the love of Christ through elaborate cooking and caring for those close to her.  Her loss is felt deeply by family and friends across the United States.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family asks that you make donations in her name to the Johnsonburg Public Library, 520 Market St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.  Cards can be received at P.O. Box 184, Johnsonburg, PA 15845.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

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

Anthony L. Moore, 53, of Grassflat died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at UPMC Altoona. Born Oct. 15, 1960 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Aaron L. and Phyllis Mae Quick Moore.

He was a 1978 graduate of the Bald Eagle High School. He worked for HRI Trucking Inc., State College.

Mr. Moore was a member of the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse. He was also a member of the LOOM No. 941, Grassflat, and of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club, Frenchville.

He married Brenda Gurbal Moore on Aug. 16, 1986 in Philipsburg. She survives in Grassflat.

Mr. Moore is survived by two daughters, Chelsea Moore and Sonja MacKay, both of Grassflat, and a father- and mother-in-law, Daryl and June Gurbal of Grassflat.

He is also survived by three sisters, Linda S. Fye and her husband, Robert and Kimberly Billott, both of Moshannon, and Betty Martin and her husband, Jerry of Drifting and three brothers, Aaron Moore of Moshannon, Donald Moore of Drifting and Kevin Moore of Mount Union.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse, with Pastor Matt Finney officiating. Burial will be in the Grassflat-Lanse Lutheran Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is serving the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson Funeral Home, c/o Anthony Moore, P.O. Box 247, 4567 Kylertown-Drifting Hwy., Grassflat, PA 16839.

Melvin C. “Pete” Helsel, 73, of Irvona died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 in UPMC Altoona. He was born in Barnsboro, the son of Melvin and Dorothy (Simmers) Helsel.

He worked as a coal miner for Rushton Mines. He was a member of the United Mine Workers. He was a graduate of Hirem G. Andrews Center, Johnstown, in 1990

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Maxine (Keith) Helsel, and sons, Jim and Susan Helsel and David and Lisa Helsel.

Also surviving are a grandson, David and Linda Helsel; a granddaughter, Amanda and Tommy Chutko; a great-grandson, Landon Chutko; a brother, Robert and Norma Helsel; and sisters, Alice and Earl Blake, Dorothy Bush and Martha and Bill Jasper.

He was preceded in death by son, Roger Helsel, his parents and his step-mother, Georgia Kitchen Helsel

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Queen officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose.

Orland O. Penvose, 86, of Luthersburg died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Oct. 2, 1927 in Brockway, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Saline) Penvose.

On June 27, 1953, he married Dolores (Vilkinofsky) Penvose.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp where he served during World War II. He retired from Nupp Printing in Sykesville after more than 40 years of service.

He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Sykesville, where he had been a member since his youth.  He loved to watch all sports and enjoyed golfing.

He’s survived by three brothers, Ronald Penvose and his wife, Rose of Buffalo, NY, Richard Penvose and his wife, Joyce of Sykesville and Neil Penvose and his wife, Michelle of Harrisburg and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sevilla and Mary Helen and one brother, Lester.

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

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Tharren J. Thompson officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Bethel Baptist Church, 100 E. Main St., Sykesville, PA 15865.

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

Obituary Notice: MaryAnn E. Walter (Provided photo)

MaryAnn E. Walter, 83, of Tyrone and formerly of Philipsburg, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at Epworth Manor in Tyrone.

Born Dec. 9, 1930 in Wilcox, she was the daughter of the late John Charles and Anna (Powley) Orolin.  She married James Darrell Walter on Nov. 4, 1950 at Camp Atterbury, Ind.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2008.

She was Roman Catholic by faith.  Mrs. Walter had been a nurse’s aide at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg and was a co-owner/operator of the Pastry Shop in Philipsburg for many years until retiring.  She was a 1948 graduate of the Wilcox High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, James and Charles Walter; an infant granddaughter, Anne Marie Komisar; and a brother, John Orolin.  She was the last of her generation.

Mrs. Walter is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Komisar and Meri Laich and her husband, Kenneth, both of Philipsburg and Liz Conklin and her husband, David of Roaring Spring.  She’s also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Walker officiating.  Burial will be at Saint Anne Cemetery in Wilcox.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 123 Sparks St., State College, PA 16801.

Friend may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Dennis L. Gray, 44, of DuBois died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 in Burnside Township, Clearfield County, as a result of injuries sustained from an all-terrain vehicle accident.

Born Oct. 11, 1969, he was the son of Dennis L. Gray Sr. and Sheila (Prosper) Gray.  His parents survive.

He was an electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 5, working often for Hallstrom Clark Electric in DuBois.

He was a member of various social clubs, enjoyed golfing, as well as hunting and fishing and was an especially talented wood worker. He was well-known for his warm smile and laughs and spent a large part of his time helping others

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Marissa and Shayla Gray, both of DuBois; a brother, William Gray and his wife, Christy of DuBois, three nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Cindy R. Walters.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Although flowers are appreciated, memorial contributions may be made directly to the Gray family.

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

Obituary Notice: Dean Allen Sharpless (Provided photo)

Dean Allen Sharpless, 32, of Sandy Ridge died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at his home.

Born May 10, 1982 in Philipsburg, he was the son of Max A. Sharpless of Philipsburg and Rita (Cowfer) Coleman and Michael Coleman of Osceola Mills.

Mr. Sharpless was of Christian faith.

He was the Governor of the Moose No. 154 of Osceola Mills, a member of the Columbia Fire Company of Osceola Mills and the Mountain Top Fire Company of Sandy Ridge and the captain of the Osceola Mills Fire Police.

He worked for Burgmeier’s Hauling in Altoona. He was a graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Chester Cowfer Jr.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sharpless is survived by two brothers, Douglas R. Sharpless and his wife, Michelle of Clearfield and Daniel L. Sharpless and his fiancée, Chelsea of Morrisdale; his grandparents, Dolores Cowfer of Osceola Mills and C. Dean Sharpless and Lois Sharpless of Philipsburg; three nieces, Maddison, Raeliegh and Raleigh; a nephew, Lucas; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills with the Rev. Lee Cowfer officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heath Funeral Home, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Dallas Gerald Thompson, 74, of West Decatur died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 at Clearfield Penn Highlands.

Born Nov. 18, 1939, he was a son of the late Burtis W. and Julia V. (Swales) Thompson. He was a 1957 graduate of Philipsburg High School.

He was of the Protestant faith.

Mr. Thompson was a heavy equipment operator and was also the owner of Thompson & Phillips Clay and of Thompson Vending. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing poker and most importantly, spending time with his two grandchildren.

On June 27, 1961 in Clearfield, he married Joyce M. (Straw) Thompson, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Robyn Thompson of Ocala, Fla.; a son, Dal Thompson and his wife, Lisa of West Decatur; two grandchildren, Dallas Thompson and Morgan Thompson; a brother, John H. Thompson of Kent, Ohio; and a sister, Lois Ann Mort and her husband, James of West Decatur.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Donald W. Thompson.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family and there will be no public visitation.

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

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: James C. Laws (Provided photo)

James C. Laws, 95, of Philipsburg died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Dec. 25, 1918, he was the son of the late James M. and Laura (Schiele) Laws.  He married the former Margaret Jane “Peg” Dugan on Aug. 20, 1946 in Philipsburg; she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2012.

He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Philipsburg.  He was also a member of Moshannon Lodge No. 391, Free & Accepted Masons; the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lewis Jenkins Post No. 3450; and the B.P.O. Elks No. 1173, all of Philipsburg.

Mr. Laws was a member of the Wood Duck Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Ruffed Grouse Society.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater as a staff sergeant in the field artillery.

Mr. Laws was an avid hunter and fisherman who spent many days with his daughter, son and friends.

He was a well-known saw sharpener for area residents after his retirement.  He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Philipsburg until his retirement in 1974 and a 1935 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Ball and an uncle, William C. Schiele.  He was the last of his generation.

Mr. Laws is survived by a daughter, Jennifer R. Laws-Gilham and her husband, James “Lew” of Philipsburg; a son, James J. “Jeff” Laws and his wife, Susan of Dickerson, Md.; and two grandchildren, Kaitlin M and Michael J. Laws, both of Maryland.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the chapel at Windy Hill Village, 100 Dogwood Dr., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Mr. Laws’ family will receive friends at the Windy Hill Village chapel from 12 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service.

Military honors will be accorded by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Voices Community Chorus, 236 Smith St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the Ruffed Grouses Society, 451 McCormick Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

David Michael Brown Sr., 72, of Luthersburg died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 4, 1942 in Gloucester, Mass., he was the son of the late Harold and Harriett (Selig) Brown. On Aug. 2, 1963, he married Bonnie (Salada) Brown.  She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years and worked as a municipal police officer, serving in Reynoldsville, Sykesville and Snyder Township.

He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.  He enjoyed training Labrador Retrievers and restoring antique and classic cars and trucks.  He loved to drink coffee and make his daily rounds to visit with friends.

He is survived by two sons, David M. Brown Jr. and his wife, Sandy of Fredericksburg, Va. and Llewellyn “Keith” Brown and his wife, Jennifer of DuBois; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Ian Brown and three step-grandchildren, Bryant, Kristi and Austin Dahl; two sisters, Carol Maglio and Harriett “Sissy” Cognato; an uncle, Earl Selig; and an aunt, Virginia Madruga.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Light & Life Free Methodist Church, DuBois, with Pastor Mark Lutcher officiating.

Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.

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

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

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

John Eugene “Gene” Deitman, 69, of DuBois died at his home on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.

He was born Jan. 25, 1945 in Indiana, Pa., the son of the late John Edward and Agnes “Avy” (McCullough) Deitman.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had been a founding partner of O.C.I. Division of Global Drilling Suppliers Inc. in Brookville.

He previously worked for Star Iron Works of Big Run. He loved to work and valued the friendship of his co-workers. His jobs required extensive travel within the United States, Central and South America and Asia.

In his early years, he was a brick and stone mason. He made friends everywhere he went because of his sense of humor, quick wit and infectious laugh.

In his spare time, he loved to hunt, fish and spend time at his camp. Above all else, he cherished his family.

He’s survived by his wife, Janice Myers Deitman; a daughter, Beth Ann Landini of DuBois; and son, Chris Deitman of Elbridge, NY.  His grandchildren are Ryan Wilson, Brandon Landini, Nathan Landini, John Deitman and Amanda Deitman and his step-grandchildren are Bill Martens and Emily Martens.

He also left behind a brother, Donald Deitman and his wife, Barbara of Oxford, NJ; a sister, Susan Deitman Miller of Cookport; a nephew, Bill Deitman and his wife, Lucinda of Georgia; and a niece, Kelly Deitman of Colorado.

Friends will be received from 4 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 Christ Lutheran Church with Pastors Amy Miller and John Miller co-officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Indiana, Pa.

Memorial donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Dr., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the Heart Center of Penn Highlands Healthcare, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Joyce M. “Jay” Klaiber, 76, of Penfield died Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at Christ the King Manor surrounded by her family.

Born Aug. 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Auers) DeSalve.

On Aug. 29, 1964, she married Francis “Ed” Klaiber.  Last month, they celebrated 50 years of marriage.  He survives.

She was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force.

She was a devoted wife and mother.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed shopping. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She’s survived by her two children, Scott F. Klaiber of Penfield and Tammy L. Brundridge and her husband, Jimmie of DuBois and a brother, Terry DeSalve of DuBois.

She was preceded in death by a brother, William “Buddy” DeSalve and a sister, Judy Smart.

There will be no public visitation and private services will be held from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Fr. William Sutherland officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Force.

Memorials may be placed with the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the Bennetts Valley Ambulance Co., P.O. Box 48, Penfield, PA 15849.

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

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

William “Bill” R. Marsh, 72, of Philipsburg died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born Feb. 8, 1942 in Brisbin, he was the son of the late Arthur Marsh and Lillian (Combe) Zeigler.  He married the former Carol A Butterworth on Aug. 31, 1968 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg; she survives at home.

Mr. Marsh was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the American Legion Freeberg Post No. 591 in Houtzdale, the B.P.O. Elks, Lodge No. 1173 in Philipsburg and the Punxsutawney Polka Club.

Mr. Marsh was employed as an insurance agent and an emeritus agent with the Prudential Insurance Company for 48 years.  He was a 1960 graduate of the Houtzdale – Woodward High School.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Marsh is survived by a son, Christopher R. Marsh and his wife, Casey of (Keystone Hill) RD Philipsburg; a sister, Margaret Archer and her husband, Stephen of Houtzdale; and a brother, Joseph Zeigler and his wife, Pam of Houtzdale: and a niece and three nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Robert J. Kelly as celebrant.  Burial will be at the American Legion Cemetery in Brisbin.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.  The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 400 S. Fourth St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Robert B. Cowder (Provided photo)

Robert B. Cowder, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 2, 1920, the son of R. Veryl and Ruth (Blyth) Cowder.

Mr. Cowder was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School in the class of 1937 and the Clearfield School of Aviation in 1941. He had been employed at Glen L. Martin, constructing B52 Bombers in Baltimore until going into the U.S. Army.

He also had worked for the former Jacobson and Etzweiler Store. He retired from American General as an insurance agent after 23 years.

Mr. Cowder was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in World War II during the “Battle of the Bulge,” receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Also, he had served as a past Chaplin for the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.

He was a member of the BPOE Lodge No. 540 and the AARP. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a past treasurer of the Golden Bison Association.

Mr. Cowder is survived by three sons, Retired U.S. Air Force CSMGT Michael M. Cowder of Stafford, Va., Retired U.S. Air Force MSGT Robert B. Cowder Jr. and his wife, Carolyn of Utah and Mark G. Cowder and his wife, Tia of Sebring, Fla.; a step-son, Bart Bartholomew and his wife, Shirley of Sebring, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ethel (Gourley) Cowder, whom died in February of 1988.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Robert Way officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 1785 Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. -9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of the services.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1454, Clearfield, PA 16830 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Joyce E. English, 66, of West Decatur died Monday Sept. 8, 2014 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center in Dubois.

Born Dec. 22, 1947 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Loechel) Albert.

She married Allen L. English on Aug. 17, 1963 in West Decatur. He survives at home.

Mrs. English was of Christian faith. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for the Dubois Regional Medical Center, retiring after 27 years of service.

She earned her LPN degree from the Clearfield County Vo-Tech.  She enjoyed making crafts, sewing, baking and loved her dogs.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert L. English and his wife, Terry of Morrisdale, William P. English of West Decatur and Michael English and his wife, Sally of Winburne; a sister, Paula Kyler and her husband, Dan of West Decatur; a brother, Duane Albert of Hershey; eight grandchildren, JoAnn, Kelly, Michael Thomas, Jimmy, Michael Paul, Kaylin, Brittany and Cierra; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Winburne Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary B. Jewart officiating.

The Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heath Funeral Home, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: www.heathfuneral.com.