Debra I. Shepler Fyock, 55, of DuBois died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 at DuBois Penn Highlands.

Born Feb. 10, 1959 in Troutville, she was the daughter of the late Harry Elmer Shepler.

She was married to Joseph L. Fyock Jr.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2001.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed horseback riding, throwing horse shoes, bowling, archery shoots and NASCAR.

She’s survived by two children, Amanda J. Fyock and Joseph L. Fyock II and his wife, Noelle, both of Brookville; two brothers, Harry Shepler of Alpine, NY and Loney Shepler and his wife, Lisa of Brockway; and three grandchildren, Layla Fyock, Cheyanne Pearce and Aiden Reitz.

There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Marjorie E. “Margie” Owens (Provided photo)

Marjorie E. “Margie” Owens, 72, of Clearfield went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at Hillsdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hillsdale.

Mrs. Owens was born on June 29, 1942 in Woodland, the daughter of Orvis and Twila (Luzier) Jordan. She was a homemaker and Protestant by faith.

Mrs. Owens is survived by three daughters, Shelley Confer and her companion, John Shade and their children, Brandon, Arielle, Niki and Cassie of Deal Island, Md.; Leslie Bouch and her husband, Dave and their children, Daniel, Amber, Ashton, Douglas, Allison, Amanda, Dylan, Devin and Addison of Mahaffey; and Shannon Brewer and her husband, Randy and their children, Katie, Brittany, Cameron and Avery of Jessup, Md.

She is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn Peters of Youngstown, Ohio and Pat Davis and her husband, Bill of Abingdon, Va.; one brother, Bernard Jordan and his wife, Delores of Woodland; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel G. “Danny” Owens, whom she married March 23, 1966 and who went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 2010; two sisters, Norma Jean Jordan and Louise Woods; and one brother, Calvin Jordan.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Brenda Libreatori officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 700 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy M. “Dot” Smith (Provided photo)

Dorothy M. “Dot” Smith, 86, of DuBois died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Ralph E. “Smitty” Smith Jr., whom she married Aug. 7, 1949 and whom died Oct. 3, 2000.

Born Dec. 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Lorene (Hepfner) Reasinger. Mrs. Smith was employed as a nursing assistant for 17 years at Christ the King Manor, DuBois, until retiring in 1989.

She attended DuBois Area High School. She lived her entire life in DuBois. She enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid reader.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, DuBois.

Surviving are a daughter and a son, Lori M. “Cooky” Beck and her husband, Carl of Chula Vista, Calif., and Preston D. Smith of DuBois; three foster daughters, Debra L. Hall of Irvin, Texas; Terry Behring and her husband, Bruce of Chico, Texas; and Vicky Heilburn of DuBois; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Mae Nelson of Savannah, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a granddaughter, Desiree Smith; three sisters, Velma Rae Blackwill, Helen Jean Aber and Gladys McCrea; and five brothers, Robert, Charles, Donald, Harry Jr. and Delbert Reasinger.

A service to celebrate the life of Dorothy M. “Dot” Smith will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc., DuBois.

A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery, DuBois.

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

Mary G. Ianaro, 94, of Clearfield died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at her home.

She was born Feb. 13, 1920 in Olyphant, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Klapatch) George.

Mrs. Ianaro retired from McGregor’s Sportswear Manufacturing. She had also been employed at Airplane and Marine Company. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Her main joy in life was her family, by spoiling them with her cooking, acting as the family seamstress or spending time caring for them, especially the children.
She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield

She’s survived by her daughter, Mary ‘Toby’ K. Reinke of Clearfield; three grandchildren, Eric Reinke and his wife, Bonnie, Britt Reinke and his wife, Sandy and Heather Reinke; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Chloe, Shannon, Sofia, Gianni and Santino; two brothers, Michael and Steve; two sisters, Patricia and Barbara; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Vincent Ianaro, on May 8, 1991 and whom she wed Sept. 27, 1942 in Columbus, Ga.; a son, Vincent James Ianaro; five sisters, Ann, Helen, Nellie, Frances and Kathy; and five brothers, Paul, John, Mickey, Buddy and Albert.

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

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

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

Thomas L. Flanagan, 54, of Clearfield died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at his home.

Mr. Flanagan was born May 11, 1960, the son of Robert D. and Shirley A. (Curtis) Flanagan.

He was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School in the class of 1978.

Mr. Flanagan is survived by his mother, Shirley of Clearfield; two sons, Matt and Trevor Flanagan, both of Clearfield; a brother, Terence Flanagan of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert Flanagan Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Nelson Provost officiating.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. until the hour of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Frances J. (Kitko) Neff, 100, formerly of Irvona, died on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 at Christ the King Manor in DuBois where she resided for the past 10 years.

Born Oct. 23, 1913 in Madera, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Mary K. (Gura) Kitko.  On Sept. 25, 1933, she wed Robert Neff Jr. in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

Mr. and Mrs. Neff owned and operated Neff’s Grocery and General Store in Irvona.

She was a member of Christ the King Church, Houtzdale, the church Altar and Rosary Society and the St. Victoria’s Court No. 636, Houtzdale, for more than 50 years.

Mrs. Neff enjoyed collecting coins, crocheting afghans and working in a dear friend’s jewelry store.

She’s survived by a son, Robert F. Neff (Loretta Bain Neff) of Temecula, Calif. and a daughter, Beverly Toner (Willard “Bud” Toner) of Youngstown, NY

She’s survived by six grandchildren, Gary Neff, Greg Neff, Benny Neff, Jackie Neff McCune, Jeffrey Toner and Sharon Danielson and eight great-grandchildren, Jake McCune, Jeff Toner, Robert Toner, Clarissa Toner, David Toner, Scott Danielson, Kevin Danielson and Sean Danielson; and a great-great-granddaughter, Realyn Danielson.  She’s also survived by one sister, Pauline Unch of Burbank, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Neff is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, whom died June 13, 2001; one grandson, Michael Neff; three sisters; and four brothers.

Friends will be received from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kruise Funeral Homes Inc., Madera.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Victoria’s Court No. 646, will stand as honor guard at the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church, Houtzdale. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Madera.

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

Anna Mae Oman, 73, of DuBois died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 at DuBois Penn Highlands.

Born June 30, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary E. (Phelps) DeLarme.

On July 30, 1993, she married Lloyd C. Oman.  He preceded her in death.

She retired as a guidance counselor from the DuBois Area High School.  Prior to that, she was an elementary teacher at Wasson and Oklahoma Elementary Schools for many years.

She was a member of the West Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed being with her family.

She’s survived by three sons, Richard A. Lanzoni and his wife, Michele, Edward V. Lanzoni and his wife, Beth and Paul K. Lanzoni and his wife, Colleen, all of DuBois; one brother, Dale DeLarme of DuBois; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by four step-children, Clifford Oman, Karen Richards, Mark Oman and Stacey Sherwood; four step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Ann Lanzoni; a sister, Mary Mrsny; and four brothers, Frank, Burt, Wray and Lane DeLarme

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Colgan officiating.

Memorials may be placed with the DuBois Area High School Library, 425 Orient Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Carol J. Smith, 79, of DuBois died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born May 23, 1935 in Reynoldsville, she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Martha (Weaver) Marshall.

She married Robert Smith in 1952. He preceded her in death in 2002.

She retired from Shop-N-Save as a cake decorator.  She loved to play Bingo and she was a past member of the Sandy Hose Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children, Michael Smith and his wife, Melanie of Harrington, Del., and Richard Smith and his wife, Donna and Pam Mitchell, both of DuBois; two grandsons; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

She is also survived by three brothers, James Marshall of Delaware, Paul Marshall of California and Norman Marshall of Washington.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty McCracken; two brothers, Gerald and Joseph Marshall; and an infant son, Robert Smith Jr.

There will be no public visitation.

A private memorial service will be held from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

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

Obituary Notice: James P. Vogel (Provided photo)

James P. Vogel, 73, of Clearfield died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born Jan. 19, 1941 in Houtzdale, a son of the late Earl and Elizabeth (Ruffner) Vogel.

Mr. Vogel retired in 2003 from J.G. Food Warehouse, Clearfield, as a meat cutter after 20 years of service.
He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

He was also a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 and the Clearfield Loyal Order of the Moose No. 97. Mr. Vogel served his country with the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret J. (Faust) Vogel, whom he wed Oct. 31, 1964 in Houtzdale; three children, James Vogel Jr. and his wife, Terri of Houtzdale, Edward Vogel and his wife, Terri of Grampian and Margaret ‘Peg’ Barnes and Scott of Clearfield; and 10 grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Greenaway and Margaret Gray and two brothers, Robert and John Vogel.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. Burial will follow in the Brisbin I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

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

Jon Edwin “Jack” Butterworth, 69, of Chester Hill died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 at his residence.

Born June 22, 1945 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Edwin and Mabel (Irwin) Butterworth.  He graduated from the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. He wed the former Rose Ann Kitko on April 25, 1970 in Houtzdale.

He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968-1976.  From 1969-1970, he served in Vietnam.  During his enlistment, he was trained to fight wildfires and flight-line fires.

He was a member of the 225^th Blackhawk Unit.  Following his honorable discharge, he was a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and worked for River Hill Coal Co. from which he retired in 1995.

He was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of the former John Branic VFW Post No. 8822, Madera, and enjoyed using his hands working with cars and woodworking.

He’s survived by his wife, Rose, of Chester Hill; two daughters, Pamela (Mark) Husted of Morrisdale and Paula Butterworth of Chester Hill; three grandchildren, Cody Husted and his fiancée, Kristine Frank of Osceola Mills, Jesse Husted and his companion, Kara Maines of Morrisdale and Dylan (Rachel) Husted of Clearfield; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Sadie Husted of Clearfield.

He’s also survived by three sisters, Theora Williamson of Madison, Tenn., Joan (Paul) Dimond of Chester Hill and Janet Miller of Lock Haven; two brothers, Dean Butterworth of Philipsburg and Eldon (Joann) Butterworth of Punxsutawney; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Ray, Irwin and Maynard Butterworth.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 am. – 10 a.m. Friday at Kruise Funeral Homes Inc., Ramey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, with Fr. Robert J. Kelly as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Military honors will be provided by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

Mr. Butterworth will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him and by his beloved pups, Tucker and Wyatt.

Memorials may be made to the Nathaniel D. Yingling Cancer Center, c/o Laura Adams, 815 Doctors Dr., Clearfield, PA 16830, for van services.

Condolences may be made to condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Beatrice F. (Mura) Latosky (Provided photo)

Beatrice F. (Mura) Latosky, 97, of Morann died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at the Williamsport Home, Williamsport.  She was born March 21, 1917 in Whiteside, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Phillips) Mura.

She was a parishioner of the Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Victoria’s Court No. 636, Houtzdale, and the Christ the King Rosary Society. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Houtzdale Fire Co.

She enjoyed baking and playing Bingo.

On Aug. 30, 1941 in the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Houtzdale, she married Frank Latosky, who preceded her in death on May 9, 2000.

She’s survived by four children, Frank J. Latosky of Morann; Donna J. Bohon and her husband, William R. Bohon Sr. of Chesterfield, Va.; Jerome Latosky of Smithmill; and Elaine B. Perry and her husband, Robert  of South Williamsport.

She’s also survived by her grandchildren, Dr. Sonya Bohon-Burchett (Bernard F. Burchett Jr); William R. Bohon Jr. (Rose); Wayne R. Bohon;  Jason Perry (EvieLyn); Stephanie Boyer (Scott); and Courtney A. Latosky and her great-grandchildren, Nicholas J. Burchett, Jacob M. Burchett, Clayton R. Bohon, Abigail A. Bohon, Madison Perry, Morgan Perry, Micah Perry and Isabel Boyer.

She’s also survived by a brother, Ambrose Mura (Dorothy) of Detroit, Mich., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christine Burchett; a daughter-in-law, Diana Latosky; and three sisters, Mary Ann Knuth, Gertrude Rougeux and Marcella Pierzynski.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.

The Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Friday by the CDA and the Christ the King Rosary Society.  Vigil services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with Fr. Marc J. Solomon officiating.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Fr. Marc J. Solomon as celebrant.

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

Memorial donations may be made to the Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Rd., Williamsport, PA  17701.

Online condolences may be sent to condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: John E. Brelo Jr. (Provided photo)

John E. Brelo Jr., 41, formerly of Sandy Ridge, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 at his family’s residence in Sandy Ridge.

Born Sept. 12, 1973 in Philipsburg, he was a son of Judy E. (Conklin) Morrow of Sandy Ridge, the late John Edward Brelo and the step-son of the late Elmont M. Morrow.

He was a 1991 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed outdoor activities and loved to cook.

In addition to his mother, he’s survived by his former wife, Sandra (Lopez) Brelo; two sons, Brandon Brelo and Elijah Brelo, both of Florida; and two sisters, Laura Morrow and her husband, Rob of Sandy Ridge and Amy Royer and her husband, Dan of Clearfield.

He’s also survived by seven nieces and nephews; a great-nephew; and his paternal grandmother, Ann (Pancoast) Brelo of North Philipsburg.

He was preceded in death by his father and his step-father; his paternal grandfather, Auman Brelo and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Frances (Butterworth) Conklin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. David R. Brelo officiating.

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy F. (Phillip) Tokarcik (Provided photo)

Dorothy F. (Phillip) Tokarcik, 95, of Morann died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

She was born April 14, 1919, a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Mary R. (Chuchta) Phillip.

She was a life-long parishioner of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which is now Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale.

At the church, Mrs. Tokarcik belonged to the Rosary Altar Society.  She loved her Catholic faith and praying the Rosary.

She was a 1936 graduate of the former Woodward Township High School.

Mrs. Tokarcik was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and crocheting.

She married John R. Tokarcik at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in June of 1937. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1985.

She’s survived by four daughters, Donna M. Petrunyack (James) of Ramey; Patricia A. Tokarcik and E. Judy Tokarcik-Hair, both of Morann; and Pamela S.  Zeigler (Joseph) of Houtzdale.

She’s also survived by seven grandchildren, Teri Petrunyack, James “Rick” Petrunyack, Jo Marie Lysko (Scott), Kara Lee Mantinaos (Frank), Kevin Hair (Sarah), Randee Zeigler-Anderson and John Paul Zeigler (Miranda) and  11 great-grandchildren, Dr. Erika Mullen, Jordan, Alex and Tyler Lysko, Dino  and Eleni Mantinaos, Hannah, Joshua and Lucie Hair, Hayden Anderson and Sophie Jane Zeigler.

She’s also survived by a sister, Cynthia Condon of Clearfield and a brother, Patrick Phillip (Dolores) of Southgate, Mich.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew, John and Leonard Phillip and a sister, Suzanne Stoffan.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday and from   9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Monday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey.

A vigil service will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Fr. Marc J. Solomon officiating.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Fr. Marc J. Solomon as celebrant.

Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Brisbin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Christ the King Church, 123 Good St., Houtzdale, PA 16651, or to AseraCare Hospice, 231 Allegheny Blvd., Suite B, Brookville, PA 15825.

Condolences may be sent to condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Randy L. Maines, 56, of Shiloh died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 at his home. He was born April 16, 1958 in Clearfield, the son of the late Stanley and Lacy M. (Graffius) Maines of Shiloh.

He’s survived by his mother; four brothers and one sister, Stanley Maines Jr. and his wife, Margaret, Robert Maines and his wife, Pamela and Sandy Maines, all of Shiloh; Larry Maines and his wife, Margaret of Niceville, Fla.; and Ronald Maines and his wife, Kathy of Morrisdale; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog, Dummy.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Rodney Maines.

Honoring Mr. Maines’ wishes, there will be no public viewing or visitation. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lacy Maines, 48 Tobacco Ln., Woodland, PA 16881.

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

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

Don H. Erickson Jr., 89, of DuBois died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Nov. 6, 1924, he was the son of the late Don H. Erickson Sr. and Ruth (Mark) Erickson.

He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in the class of 1947.  After graduation, he served on the U.S.S. Douglas Fox.

He was married to Florence (Burke) Erickson.  She preceded him in death in 1990.  On May 5, 1995, he married Shirley (Kirk) Erickson.  She survives.

He started his career as an engineer with the Brockway Glass Company.  He then joined his father operating DuBois Tool and Electric Company.

He also founded the Erickson Corp. and Erickson Fiberglass. At its height, his companies employed more than 100 people.

He was a member of the Lakeside United Methodist Church.  He was a past member of the board of directors of both the Maple Avenue Hospital and the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

He was also a past member of the board of directors for the Union Banking and Trust Company and S&T Bank.  He supported the Boy Scouts of America, the DuBois Area United Way and the DuBois YMCA.

He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17 and the DuBois Country Club, where he served as a board member and president.  He was an avid golfer winning the club championship seven times.

He was also a member of the Garfield Lodge No. 559 of the Free and Accepted Masons and of the Williamsport Consistory.

He is survived by three children, Linda K. Caldwell and Don H. Erickson III and his wife, Juanita, both of DuBois, and Cindy L. LaBarca and her husband, Robert of State College and three step-children, Jeffrey Shively of Titusville, Fla., Chris Shively and his wife, Angela of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Scott Shively of DuBois.

He is also survived by two sisters, Norma Bruening of Ashtabula, Ohio and Phoebe Marti and her husband, Don of Seabrook Island, SC, seven grandchildren, one step-grandchild and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Hamish Erickson.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert Zilhaver officiating.

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

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Bucktail Council, Boy Scouts of America, 209 First St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 First St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Eva M. Turner, 74, of Hawk Run died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 at her home.

Born Aug. 6, 1940 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Ferry) Pettinato.

She married Kenneth L. Turner on Jan. 13, 1965 in New Jersey; he preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 2010.

Mrs. Turner was a Christian by faith.  She was employed as a certified nurse’s aide at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield until her retirement.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Frank J. Paulette and a brother. John.

Mrs. Turner is survived by five daughters, Jeanine Emigh and her husband, Edward of Hawk Run, Jackqueline Mostyn and her husband, Paul of Hudson, rural Philipsburg, Ava Selepack and her husband, Daniel of Allport, Kelly Swartout and her husband, Wesley of Stroudsburg and Kennie Williams and her husband, David of Tyrone and a son, Joseph Turner and his wife, Barbara of New Brunswick, NJ.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Kenneth Emigh, Ryan Mostyn and his fiancée, Jayde Miller, Kelly Jo Thompson and her husband, Justin, Brandon Selepack, Morgan Selepack, Eva Marie Swartout, Lily Williams, Dane Williams, Jack Williams, Max Williams and Jessica Turner and a great-grandson, Easton.

At Mrs. Turner’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Turner may be made to the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, P.O. Box 550, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Shannon L. Fletcher, 36, of Clearfield died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 at her residence.

Born Nov. 8, 1977, she was the daughter of Sherman L. and Nancy L. (Hamilton) Coudriet.

She was affiliated with the Community Baptist Church in Curwensville. She was employed by Peer Star as a counselor and had previously worked at Lowe’s.

Ms. Fletcher is survived by her parents, Sherman L. and Nancy L. Coudriet, of Curwensville; her grandmother, Mary Jane Coudriet of Clearfield; and two brothers, Chester M. Fletcher and his wife, Lisa of Clearfield and Mark Coudriet and his wife, Duean of Sacramento, Calif.

She’s survived by her nephews, Eric and Brett Fletcher of Clearfield; a niece, Jonna Garcia of Glen Hope; and a close friend, Iris Held of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Florence Jean and Ronald Hamilton and Sherman W. Coudriet.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Todd Hogue officiating. Burial will be held in the Fruit Hill Cemetery.

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. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Kenneth L. Schultz Sr. (Provided photo)

Kenneth L. Schultz Sr., 76, of Clearfield died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. He was born March 22, 1938 in Wilcox, a son of the late Michael and Josephine (Bullers) Schultz.

Mr. Schultz was employed by the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, retiring from the Black Moshannon State Park. He had also been a foreman at the Curwensville Dam.

Mr. Schultz enjoyed spending his leisure time outdoors while hunting, fishing and running trap lines. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

He was also a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 812.

A veteran of the armed services, Mr. Schultz served with the U.S. Navy.

He’s survived by his wife, Anna (Hauserman) Schultz, whom he wed April 4, 1964, and four children, Leonard Schultz and his wife, Cheryl of Fernley, Nev.; Kenneth Schultz Jr. and his wife, Bobbie of DuBois, Theresa Heaton and Carl of Curwensville and Cynthia Schultz and her companion, Gordon Martell of Clearfield.

He’s also survived by six grandchildren, Riley Schultz, Carl Heaton III, Benjamin Heaton, Christopher and Blake Martell and Kenneth Schultz III; a sister, Carol Doyle of Delaware; and three brothers, Mike Schultz of Pittsburgh, Dick Schultz and his wife, Iris of Ohio and Tom Schultz of Ulysses.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Schultz.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. Burial will follow in the McClure Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

William R. Lippert, 67, of Curwensville died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014 at his residence. Born Feb. 16, 1947 in Clearfield, he was the son of Richard and Esther (Irwin) Lippert.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam.  He worked for Crescent Brickyard, Paris Cleaners and Kent’s Sportswear.

He’s survived by a son, Ralph E. Lippert of Curwensville; a grandson, Levi S. Lippert of Clearfield; his mother, Esther Lippert of Curwensville; and a brother, Jay I. Lippert and his wife, Tammy of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Melissa S. Lippert; and a sister, Dorothy Smeal.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.

At the request of Mr. Lippert, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be held in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

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.

Walter Mucha, 90, of Cheektowaga, NY and formerly of Munson, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at his residence.

Born May 28, 1924 in Munson, he was the son of the late Crist and Mary Sussek Mucha.

He was married to Elvada V. Coble Mucha on April 21, 1952 in Lockport, NY. She preceded him in death on July 22, 2001.

He’s survived by a son, Leo W. Mucha and his wife, Bridgette of Albany, NY and two daughters, Mary Barone of Orchard Park, NY and Carolyn M. Mucha of Cheektowaga, NY.

Mr. Mucha is survived by a sister, Freda Spencer of Pittsburgh and three grandchildren, Russell Barone III of Buffalo, NY, Joseph Barone of East Aurora, NY and Anthony Barone of Arcade, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lyle and three brothers, William Mucha, Alfred Mucha and Charles Mucha.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Matt Mitchell officiating.

Burial will be in the Allport Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Conno Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.