Raymond E. “Hempy” Hemphill Jr., 76, of Philipsburg died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. He was the son of the late Raymond E. Sr. and Florence P. (Beals) Hemphill born April 18, 1936 in Croft.

He married the former Connie F. Hampton on Nov., 1966 in Chester Hill.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Hemphill was a Christian by faith.

He was a member of the U.S. Air Force and a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Local 1520, Osceola Mills and of the North American Hunting Club.

Mr. Hemphill enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was employed with the Rushton Mining Company, Osceola Mills, for 21 years until retiring.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hemphill is survived by three daughters, Rosalie A. Kephart and her husband, Mark of Houtzdale, Teresa M. Bereshears of Sand Springs, OK and Wanda L. Phillips and her husband, Pastor Joseph Phillips of RD Osceola Mills; three sons, Delmar E. Henry of Philipsburg, Earl R. Hemphill and his companion, Constance Benkovich of Ellsworth and Thomas W. Hemphill and his wife, Betsy of West Decatur; two sisters, (Rebecca) Erma Bumbarger of Philipsburg and Donna Z. Fagerty and her husband, Arthur of Grassflat; a brother, Ronald E. Hemphill and his wife, Alma of Baroque; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Castle Community Church, RD Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jim Walk officiating.  Burial will be at the Sanborn Cemetery in Sanborn.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Castle Community Church, 933 Red Schoolhouse Rd., Osceola Mills, PA.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Barry Lynn Tulowitzki, 59, of Clearfield died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at his home. He was born April 16, 1953 in Philipsburg, the son of Samuel and Ethel A. (Cassick) Tulowitzki.

He had worked for the Clearfield Borough as a meter attendant and worked with his father at the Maytag Appliance Store in Philipsburg.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era as a staff sergeant. He was Methodist by faith.

He was a member of the John Lewis Shade Post #6 of the Clearfield American Legion and the Aerie #812 Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He’s survived by his father, Samuel Tulowitzki, of Crown Point, IN; a daughter, Lori A. Pennington and her husband, Michael, of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Samuel Tucker and Jacob Dalton Pennington, both of Clearfield; a brother, Donald L. Tulowitzki and his wife, Karen of Crown Point, IN; a sister, Kimberly D. Leib and her husband, Kerry of Harrisburg; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., of Clearfield, with the Rev. John F. White officiating. Burial will be in the Emmanuel Cemetery, Winburne.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American

Legion Post #6 and the VFW Post #1785 Honor Guard.

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

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Robina M. Maines, 91, of Greenfield Township, Erie County, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Pleasant Ridge Manor-East, Erie following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 1, 1921 in Nottingham, England, a daughter of the late William and Irene Herring.

She immigrated to the United States in 1946 and settled in Mineral Springs. She had resided in the Erie area for more than 50 years and had lived on the family farm in Greenfield Township since 1959.

During World War II, she served in the Women’s Royal Voluntary Aid Detachment. It was in England during this time, where she met and wedded her late husband, Bruce E. Maines, who was then a Private in the U.S. Air Corps.

She had been employed as a letter carrier for a number of years by the U.S. Postal Service. She had the distinction of being the first female carrier in the city of Erie. Prior to that, she had been employed by several businesses including the former Pure Truck Stop in North East Township. She had attended the Greenfield Baptist Church and was an avid reader, as well as enjoying camping and rose gardening.

She is survived by five children, Beverly I. McCuster and William D. Maines , both of Mineral Springs, Bruce A. Maines of Canadohta Lake, Patrick B. Maines and his wife, Brenda K. of Erie and David A. Maines of North East; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mavis of Nottingham, England.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Lee Maines; two sons, Russell Scott and Calvin Grant Maines; and a sister, Peggy Roberts.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.  Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

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

Leonard B. Novitsky, 95, of DuBois died Friday, March 22, 2013 at his residence. Born July 27, 1917 in Eriton, he was the son of the late John and Twila (Balukonias) Novitsky.

He was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant.

On May 6, 1950, he married Helen (Kosiba) Novitsky.  She survives.

After 35 years of service, he retired from Triangle Auto Springs.  Prior to that, he worked at Northwestern Mining and Exchange Co., American Radiator Co. and Shew Shovel.

He was a member of the James J. Patterson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 813, the Pulaski Club, the Sandy Hose Co. #1, and the Former Lithuanian Independence Club.  He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Klebacha and her husband, Leo of DuBois and Mary Kay Voyer and her husband, Raymond of Old Town, ME; a brother, Albert Novitsky and a sister, Irene Yanek, both of DuBois; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Novitsky.

The DuBois Area Honor Guard will conduct a ritual service at 9:15 a.m. at the Goble-Baronick funeral home.

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

Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be sent to DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Faye E. Laird (Provided phot)

Faye E. Laird, 91, a resident of Decatur Village, Philipsburg, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Clearfield Hospital. Born April 7, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Leslie Vaughn and Lena Koret (Mayes) Stone.

On May 18, 1940 in Osceola Mills, she wed Walter “Bud” Laird, who died Sept. 23, 1983.

She is survived by three daughters, Becky Bumbarger (Terry) of Morrisdale, Dr. Audrey Diane Bloom (Lawrence) of Austin, TX and Linda Shaw (Dennis) of Woodland and two brothers, Eugene Stone of Winburne and Glenmire Stone of Chester Hill.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Scott Bumbarger, Lisa Myers, Susan Sommers, Becky Beveridge, Terry Bumbarger, Curtis Yingling, Brian Bloom, Dennis Shaw Jr. and Amy Shaw; eight great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; a daughter, Betty Yingling; a grandson, George M. Yingling; a sister, Madelyn Selfridge; and four brothers, Carmen, James, Elmer and Gerald Stone.

She worked for more than 20 years at the Philipsburg State General Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, where she was an avid volunteer.

She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross, was a member of the Centre Hill Grange and of the Red Hat Society.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating.  Burial will be in Philipsburg 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. until the hour of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 465, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Olga Gagliardi Getto, 103, of DuBois died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Getto was born Nov. 8, 1909 in Thompson II to Elizabeth Gibello and Tranquillo John Gagliardi and moved to Jeannette when still a young girl, where she grew up with her sister, Ida Gagliardi, who preceded her in death.

A graduate of Jeannette High School, Mrs. Getto attended the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music in 1928, studying piano with Alexandre Kelberine, chamber music under Boris Toutzen, and theory with Olga Samarof, wife of Leopold Stokowski. She played for radio and accompanied the baritone Conrad Thibault.

Mrs. Getto entered Temple University and earned her her Bachelor of Science in 1933 in Music Supervision Public Schools as well as a music education major. She continued to study with Kelberine, getting a diploma from the Constantine Von Sternberg School of Music on a piano scholarship the same year.

Mrs. Getto initially taught English in the Jeannette school system and consequently was orchestra and vocal conductor at the high school and supervisor of music for the school system until 1939 when she married Dr. Ernest Getto, also a Jeannette native and long-time family friend who preceded her in death in 1976.

Mrs. Getto taught choral music at St. Catherine’s High School as a volunteer for three years and taught for 10 years as an elementary school music teacher in the DuBois Public School System.

Her many years of community service included her role as a founding member of the Community Concert Association and membership and leadership in the DuBois Hospital Auxiliary.  She was an active member of AAUW and served as co-chairman of the United Way Drive.  She made many outstanding contributions to the world of music.

Mrs. Getto is survived by, a daughter Elissa Getto, of Clearwater, FL, a son Ernest Getto and his wife, Judith of Santa Barbara, CA, and their three children, Matthew, Christopher and his wife Nicole, and Sarah Getto, nieces Annette Wilps Simulia, Jane Getto, Pat Getto Plumblee, nephews Mike Getto, Robert Getto, Ralph Wilps, Charles Getto, Paul Rudolph Getto, and cousins Ellen Gagliardi, Lucien Gagliardi, Martine Gagliardi, Judy Hendrickson, Kay Mugavero, and Marcia Belden Lappas.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Fr. John Chaplin as celebrant.

Burial will be in Twin Valley Memorial Park in Delmont.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice.

Frances J. Jackson, 80, of Osceola Mills, and formerly of Chester Hill died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Iva (Graffius) Clark, born May 15, 1932 in Philipsburg.  She married Russel C. Jackson Sr. on June 6, 1953 in Grassflat.  He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1998.

Mrs. Jackson was of the Baptist faith.

She retired from Charles Navasky & Co. in Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Trump.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by three daughters, Nancy J. Hummel and her husband, Dennis R. Sr. of Bigler, Bonnie L. Neal of Osceola Mills and her fiancée, Michael  G. Hollis of Shiloh and Mary J. Jackson of Philipsburg; three sons, John D. Clark Sr. and his wife, Marlene of Abbottstown, Russell C. Jackson and his wife, Laureen A. of West Decatur and Donald L. Jackson and his wife, Peggy J. of Philipsburg; a brother, Albert Clark of Munson; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Shiloh Cemetery in Shiloh.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: SPCA-541, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

U.S. Marine Joshua M. Martino (Photo provided by WJAC-TV)

DUBOIS – A funeral service has been announced for Lance Cpl. Joshua Michael Martino, 19, of DuBois, who died Monday in Hawthorne, NV as a result of injuries sustained in a military training mission.

Born May 28, 1993, he was the son of Karen (Murdock) Perry of DuBois and Vincent Martino of Brockway.  They both survive.

He was a 2012 graduate of the DuBois Area High School, where he was a member of the track, football and rifle teams.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He loved to travel and had recently participated in the People to People Program as a student ambassador traveling to Europe.

Mr. Martino was engaged to be married to Annastasia Srock in October of this year.  She survives.

He was a Lance Cpl. in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a mortarman.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-father, John A. Perry of DuBois; three brothers, Anthony J. Perry and his wife, Jennifer of Moshannon, John V. Perry and his wife, Jodie of Beaver and James M. Perry and his wife, Angela of Dallastown; four nieces, Madison, Gabrielle, Mia and Isla Perry; and one nephew, Caleb Bell.

Also surviving are his maternal grandmother, Marjorie Murdock of DuBois; two aunts, Pamela Murdock and Connie Mowrey, both of DuBois; two uncles, Dominic Martino of Naples, FL and Leonard Martino of Brockway.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Murdock and his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Mercedes Martino.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski and Fr. David Foradori officiating. Full military honors will be accorded at the Morningside Cemetery.

A funeral procession will begin after the funeral services at approximately 10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. To pay final respects along the funeral route to the cemetery, the procession will follow Robinson Street to West Long Avenue through downtown DuBois to Brady Street. From there, turn left onto Brady Street and proceed straight to Liberty Boulevard.  At the end of Liberty Boulevard, turn right onto DuBois Avenue and follow until arrival at Morningside Cemetery.

Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home at 814-371-2040.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family would prefer donations be made to the Josh Martino Track Scholarship Fund.  Donations may be made to any local S&T Bank.

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

Obituary Notice: James Smith (Provided photo)

James Smith, 73, of Philipsburg died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

He was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Boggan) Smith, born Feb. 23, 1940 in Munson.

He married the former Thelma L. Woods on Feb. 13, 1962 in Philipsburg.  She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 2009.

He was a Protestant by faith.

Mr. Smith was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion, John Ashley Dennis Post #437 in Philipsburg.  He was also formerly a member of the Philipsburg Honor Guard.  He was employed as a truck driver until his retirement.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by two daughters, Etta J. Smith and her companion, Bob Kazlaski of Howard and Sherry Hubler and her husband, Herb of West Decatur; three grandchildren, James Bryan and his wife, Skye of Osceola Mills, Leann Bumbarger and her companion, Eric Johnston of West Decatur and Matthew J. Kelce of DuBois; and four great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Timothy D. Richmond officiating.  Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Monday the funeral home.

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

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to Sherry Hubler, 148 Laurel Run Rd., West Decatur, PA 16878.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Mike J. “Jim” Gresock, 80, of Sykesville died Friday, March 22, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian.

Born July 6, 1932 in Helvetia, he was the son of the late Michael and Katherine (Kropinyak) Gresock. On Jan. 14, 1961, he married Mary (Sackash) Gresock.

He retired from Symmco in 1995 after 39 years of service. He was a member of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church in Sykesville.  In years past, he loved hunting, the outdoors and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Ovenshire and her husband, Perry of Falls Creek; three sons, Michael J. Gresock and James M. Gresock and his wife, Diane, all of Reynoldsville and Robert J. Gresock of Sykesville; three sisters, Helen Mehok of Erie and Margaret Slimmer and Julia Roman and her husband, Andy, all of DuBois; seven grandchildren, Melissa Carlson and her husband, Brandon, Wesley Ovenshire, Allixandra, Mitchell, Jared, Brad and Jeff Gresock; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Heath Carlson.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Meholick, Kate Osminski, and Anna Sherba and three brothers, George, John and infant, Mike Gresock.

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

A Panchida will be held at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert A. Yetsko, T.O.R. officiating.

Burial will be in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, 104 Shaffer St., Sykesville, PA 15865.

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

William J. Cromshaw Sr., 96, of Clearfield died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where he’d stayed since 2008.

Born Feb. 21, 1917 in Allport, he was the son of the late Stephen and Veronica Kondisko Cromshaw.

He was formerly married to Anita Lowry in Cleveland, OH in 1948.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William J. II and a grandson, William J. II, a sister, Dorothy Watro and two brothers, Lawrence and Robert.

He’s survived by one grandchild, Jennifer Lee of San Francisco, CA and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Cromshaw was a member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale.

He was a prominent building contractor in the area. In addition to many private residences, he counted among his major accomplishments the building of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale and the Geisinger Medical Center, Philipsburg.

He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a World War II veteran, taking part in the Normandy invasion in June of 1944 while serving in the U.S. Army with the 4^th Infantry Division.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Deacon Dennis Socash officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Hospice, Clearfield, PA 16830 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

The Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, is serving the family.

Obituary Notice: Frances E. Rodi (Provided photo)

Frances E. Rodi, 90, of Clearfield died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. She was born May 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Domenic and Tressa (Unch) Rodi.

Ms. Rodi retired in 1988 from Soult Lumber Company after 43 years of employment.
She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, where she was also a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. She was also a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Clearfield.

She is survived by two sisters, Mary Spinella of San Diego, CA and Palma Smith of Ambridge; two brothers, Jack and Sam Rodi, both of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Victoria Shuck and her brother, Eugene Rodi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.
At the funeral home Tuesday, a Christian Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m.

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

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

Miriam M. Myers, 66, of Sykesville died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 27, 1947 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Powers and Julia (Karnaski) Powers Thunberg.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #4454 in Sykesville.  She enjoyed taking care of others, loved the outdoors, camping and gardening.

She is survived by her long-time companion, Joseph E. Fish, with whom she made her home with; three children, Robert L. Powers of DuBois, Mona L. Stewart of Sykesville and Ronald E. Stewart of Reynoldsville; a step-son, Joseph Wilson of DuBois; two sisters, Emily J. Adair of DuBois and Judy L. Boron of Morrisdale; a brother, Samuel “Tick” Powers of Punxsutawney; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Conrad and her grandson, Jayson Stewart.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baornick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Fr. Daniel Kresinski officiating.

Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Amelia R. Imbruglia (Provided photo)

Amelia R. Imbruglia, 89, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born June 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Peter and Domenica (Martin) Lischerelli.

Mrs. Imbruglia worked at the former Clearfield Cheese Plant and the former Quaker Market. She later was employed as a nurse’s aide at the Clearfield Hospital.
She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, and the Rosary and Altar Society. She was a former member of the Martha Washington Lodge #1525, Clearfield.

She is survived by two sons, Frank A. Imbruglia II and his wife, Melanie of Texas and Roger M. Imbruglia and his wife, Diane of Philipsburg; two grandchildren, Matthew Imbruglia of Texas and Sarah Krulia and her husband, Rick of Weedville; and a great-grandson, Louie Richard Krulia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Imbruglia on Oct. 26, 2008 and whom she wed Oct. 14, 1944 in Clearfield. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Alvera Carella, Frances Pavia and Mary A. Loddo and four brothers, James, Henry, Anthony and Columbus Lischerelli.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, at which point the procession will depart for the committal service at Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

With respect to Holy Week, the Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant.

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.

Obituary Notice: Nikki D. Caldwell (Provided photo)

Nikki D. Caldwell, 28, of Curwensville died Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home. She was born March 5, 1985 in Clearfield, a daughter of Mark Caldwell of Curwensville and Diane (Farrell) Cathcart of Glen Richey.

She cherished the time she spent raising her son, Reagan. She also loved animals, especially working with horses. It is this love that led to her education at Meredith Manor Equine College for one year before three years at Johnson College, Scranton for training to be a veterinarian technician. She graduated from the Curwensville High School in 2003. She was very artistic and had a talent for drawing.

She is survived by her father, Mark Caldwell and his wife, Gloria; her mother, Diane Cathcart and her husband, Harry; her fiancé, Kurt Sharpless of Curwensville; and a son, Reagan Rhone Sharpless.

Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Keith and Louise Caldwell of Curwensville; five brothers and two sisters, Beau T. Caldwell and his wife, Carol of DuBois, Brandon W. Cathcart of Olanta, Jared T. Caldwell and his wife, Kristen of Glen Richey, Andy Vezza, Josh Vezza, Donna M. Clamp, all of Grampian and Tina L. Martell of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Thelma Farrell.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Achey officiating.

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

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

Sue L. Snedden, 77, of DuBois died Monday, March 25, 2013 at her home. Born April 18, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arol “Panco” and Mary Jane (Frye) Kline.

In February of 1955, she married Kenneth E. Snedden Sr.  He preceded her in death April 8, 2011.

She retired from Brockway Glass Company after many years of service.

She, along with her late husband, was very active in the DuBois Little League and the Gateway Midget Football’s DuBois Panthers.  She loved antiques, and her family says she was the original “American Picker.”  She loved to spend time with her family in her backyard swimming and picnicking.

She is survived by her children, Kenneth E. Snedden Jr. and his wife, Becky, Mary Sue Slattery and her husband, Robert Sr. and Patti Wells and her fiancé, Mark Burton, all of DuBois; two sisters, Rebecca Rittenhouse and her husband, Frank of Brockway and Marcia Golubski of DuBois; seven grandchildren, Mandi Slattery Bauer; Katie Snedden Dinkfelt, Robert Slattery Jr., Todd Snedden, Michael Wells, Jenni Snedden and Kayla Wells; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Arol “Pete” Kline and a great-grandson, Ashton Gabriel Snedden.

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

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor David Bish officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Catheryn R. Schickling (Provided photo)

Catheryn R. Schickling, 87, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. Born March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of Lewis F. and Mayme E. (Peoples) Robbins.

Mrs. Schickling was a homemaker.

On Aug. 9, 1950 in Winchester, VA, she wed Howard C. Schickling Jr. who preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, George and Richard Robbins.  She was the last member of her generation.

Surviving are three daughters, Linda Hipps and her husband, Ferman of Clearfield and Terry Hess and her husband, Graham and Wendy Ammerman and her husband, Carl, both of Millerstown.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Alan Hipps, Todd Hipps, Beth Hipps, Richard Hess, Amber Hess Hoover, Steven Ammerman and Daniel Ammerman and two great-grandchildren, John Buffington and Trent Hoover.

At the request of Mrs. Schickling, there will be no public viewing. Private committal services will be held at the convenience of the family at Pine Grove Bethel Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Duane A. White officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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.

Obituary Notice: Rosemary A. Hryn (Provided photo)

Rosemary A. Hryn, 85, of Curwensville died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born Nov. 28, 1927, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Quigley) McKeown.

Mrs. Hryn was a homemaker most of her life. She had also been employed at Bell Telephone, Clearfield, Cameron Manufacturing, Reynoldsville and the Airplane Marine Plant. She was also involved with the Chestnut Ridge homemakers group.

She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, active in a Bible study group and taught catechism classes for several years.

She is survived by five children, Kirby Hryn and his wife, Cathy of Clearfield, Patrick Hryn and his wife, Sandra of Rockton, Mary Susan Hryn and Robert Hryn and his wife, Cathy, all of Curwensville and John Hryn and his wife, Cindy of Grampian; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Luella Witherow of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Hryn on Nov. 11, 2005 and whom she wed Sept. 7, 1956 in Sykesville. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Helen Gehret, Margaret Nyce, Elizabeth Heindl and Marie Allison and two brothers, James and Clair F. McKeown.

A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Timothy Catholic Church, Curwensville, with Father Mark A. Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville.
At the funeral home Tuesday, the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and a Christian Vigil Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Timothy Catholic Church Rosary and Altar Society, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville.

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

Alice M. Moriarty, 92, of Lewis Run died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at The Pavilion at BRMC, Bradford. She was born March 12, 1921 in Decatur Township.

On Oct. 27, 1941 in Cumberland, MD, she married Thomas Moriarty, who died May 29, 1982.

She is survived by two daughters, Ruth McDowell and her husband, Richard of Bradford and Patricia Moriarty of Erie; one sister, Shirley Hockenberry and her husband, Tom of Hawk Run and one brother, George Gutschall and his wife, Pam of New Liberty.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence and Ruth and two brothers, Tom and Ed.

She was a1938 graduate of Philipsburg High School.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, with the Rev. Timothy D. Richmond officiating. Burial will be in Allport Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Online condolences may be made at www.dahlgrenfuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: Cynthia Lou “Cindy” Corrigan (Provided photo)

Cynthia Lou “Cindy” Corrigan, 52, of Sandy Ridge died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at her home. She was the daughter of William R. Sr. and Donna F. (Jenkins) Corrigan of Sandy Ridge born April 2, 1960 in Philipsburg.

Ms. Corrigan was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Sandy Ridge.  She was employed as a systems analyst at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College and as an auditor for Rush Township.  She was a 1978 graduate of Philipsburg – Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Jason W. Arroyo of Altoona; a sister, Lisa F. Carr and her husband, Mark of Houtzdale; a brother William R. Corrigan Jr. and his wife, Marry Jane of Sandy Ridge; two nieces, Shannon Hawkins and Alyssa Carr; and a nephew, Alex Carr.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

There will be no public viewing.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Faith United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 138, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677.

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