Obituary Notice: Susan (Collenich) Priest (Provided photo)

Susan (Collenich) Priest, 91, of Port Orange, Fla., and formerly of Smithmill, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at Port Orange, Fla.

Born Nov. 18, 1923 in the village of Fernwood near Smithmill, she was the daughter of the late Harry (Collenich) Kulynych and Mary (Pohlid) Kulynych.

She was a parishioner of Holy Dormition Byzantine Catholic Church, Ormond
Beach, Fla., where she was a beloved member of the church.

She is survived by one sister, Irene Fisher and her husband, Bill of Pittsburgh and two brothers, Charles Kulynych and his wife, Shirley of Thomasville and George Kulynych and his wife, Betty of Knoxville, Tenn.

She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, all who loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings, Anna Sass, Helen Summers, Mary Gabriel, Katherine Onody and Petro Kulynych, an infant sister and three infant brothers.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.

A Parastas services will be sung at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Fr. Anthony Balistreri.

A Panikhida Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey, next to her parents.

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

Obituary Notice: Robert H. ‘Bob’ Grimminger (Provided photo)

Robert H. ‘Bob’ Grimminger, 90, of Clearfield died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at his home.

He was born April 12, 1924 in Lewistown, a son of the late Charles Grimminger and Vera (Haines) Grimminger Wagner.

Mr. Grimminger owned and operated Bob’s Army and Navy, Clearfield, since 1948.

He was a life member of the Clearfield Third Ward Fire Co. and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

He was also a member of the Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars F. Michael Sicks Post No. 1785, Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6, the Clearfield Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540, the Reserve Officers Association, the National Rifle Association, the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Association and the Goshen Township Sportsmen’s Association.

He also belonged to the Rescue Hose & Ladder Co., Curwensville, the Old Town Sportsmen’s Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Clearfield Lodge No. 314 Free & Accepted Masons, the Jaffa Shriners, Altoona and the Lodge Council Chapter Consistory Valley of Altoona.
He served in the U.S. Army with the 11^th Airborne Division during World War II and assigned to New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, Okinowa and Japan. Since the 11^th Airborne Division was air mobile and capable of moving out within a six-hour time frame, they were selected to be the first troops into Japan for occupation.

Mr. Grimminger received the following awards and decorations during World War II: Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, Philippines Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars and one bronze arrowhead, Presidential Unit Citation, Ruptured Duck Lapel Pin, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge and Parachutist Qualification Badge.

After World War II, he joined the reserves as an enlisted member. Later he received a commission and served through the ranks until retiring as a Colonel with 38 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Emily M. (Brinton) Grimminger, whom he wed April 18, 1948 in Winchester, Va.; two children, Robert Grimminger and his wife, Sherry and Patti Semelsberger and her husband, Jim, all of Clearfield; a son-in-law, Eugene Berfield of Homer City; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Howard Wagner; a daughter, Elizabeth Berfield; a brother, Charles Grimminger; an infant half-sister, Margaret Wagner; and a half-brother, Samuel Wagner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert J. Way officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield VFW and American Legion Posts Honor Guard.

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

The Masonic memorial service will be at 5:30 p.m. and the Elks memorial service will be at 5:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 217 E. Pine St., Clearfield, the American Heart Association 501 Howard Ave., Suite D., Altoona, PA 16601 or the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Helen Gutch (Provided photo)

Helen Gutch, 99, of Hawk Run died Sunday, Feb., 8 2015 at her home.

Born May 22, 1915, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Minarch.  She married Russel J. Gutch Sr. on Jan. 21, 1939 in Yonkers, NY.  He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1995.

Mrs. Gutch was Greek Orthodox by faith.

She had been employed with the cafeteria staff at Yonkers High School in Yonkers, NY until her retirement.  She especially enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters and an infant brother.

Mrs. Gutch is survived by three sons, Russell J. Gutch Jr. and his wife, Barbara Ann of Bellefonte, John R. Gutch of Beaufort, SC and Anthony C. Gutch of Hawk Run; one sister, Natalie Sisler of Yonkers, NY; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with the Very Rev. Fr. Miles Zdinak officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Nancy A. (McCafferty) Russell of Byrnedale died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 after a brief illness.

She was the wife of the late William A. Russell, who preceded her in death in 2009.

She was the mother of Nancy Marton and her husband, Roger; William Russell and his wife, Margaret; and Sara “Sally” Wittman and her late husband, Jerry, a beloved son-in-law whom died earlier this year.

She is survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who adored her, as well as a sister, Virginia Siverling.

A private service will be held for the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bennetts Valley Ambulance Association, 12479 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Penfield, PA 15849.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Ralph S. (Piney) Winters (Provided photo)

Ralph S. (Piney) Winters, 69, of Sandy Ridge died Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at his home.

Born July 2, 1945 in Osceola Mills, he was the son of Dorothy I. (Lansberry) Winters of Osceola Mills and the late Ralph C. Winters.

He married Marjorie L. (Miller) Winters on Jan. 4, 1974 in Osceola Mill.  She survives at home.

Mr. Winters was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired self-employed mechanic.

In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by a son, Brian G. Winters and his companion, Jessica Yeager of Philipsburg; a brother, Gerald R. Winters and his wife, Donna of Philipsburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. Friday until the time of the memorial service.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Joseph J. Vallimont (Provided photo)

Joseph J. Vallimont, 91, of Clearfield died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at his home.

He was born Jan. 22, 1924 in Somerset, a son of the late John H. and Anna (Steinkirchner) Vallimont.

Mr. Vallimont was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 409, Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6, Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars F. Michael Sicks Post No. 1785 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 540, Clearfield.

Mr. Vallimont was a veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force with faithful service to his country.

He is survived by his wife, LaRue M. (Hoover) Vallimont, whom he wed Oct. 15, 1956 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

Mr. Vallimont was the last member of his immediate family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Edward Vallimont.

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

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A Christian Vigil service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

Joan B. Neamy,   79, of Clearfield died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born April 30, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Iva (Rolley) Bell.

Mrs. Neamy was employed at CNB Bank as a teller and then a branch manager. She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Marsh and her husband, Joe of Woodland; a granddaughter, Ciara Marsh; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl E. Neamy, on May 3, 2012 and whom she wed Feb. 14, 1981 in Winchester, Va.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Duane K. Rowles, in 1972, and three brothers, Jack, Robert and Roger Bell.

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

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s’ Association, 1128 State St., Suite 301, Erie, PA, or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

James A. Gray Sr., 85, of DuBois died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Sept. 7, 1929 in Luthersburg, he was the son of the late John R. and Kathleen (Shaffer) Gray.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

On June 2, 1951, he married H. Maxine (Lingenfelter) Gray.  She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2006.

He had worked at Kruk Flooring in DuBois for 17 years and in that time became an expert tile and linoleum installer. After that he worked at the DuBois Post Office for more than 30 years and at the end of his retirement held the position of window clerk at the Brady Street location.

He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.  He was instrumental in the formation and development of the Brady Township Park and Recreation Association and served on the board for many years.

He was also a member of the Brady Township Volunteer Fire Department, Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited and the Garfield Lodge Free and Accepted Masons No. 559.

He was a master craftsman and over the years, he had built houses for each of his four children.  He enjoyed hunting with children, grandchildren and friends at the Big A Camp.

He was an avid birdwatcher and feeder.  He also enjoyed sports and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan as well as a Penn State fan.

He is survived by two sons, James A. Gray Jr. and his wife, Linda K. of Luthersburg and Michael J. Gray and his wife, Linda D. of DuBois and a daughter, Florie Ciamacco and her husband, Michael of Curwensville.

He is survived by a daughter-in-law, Cathy Gray of Delmont; 10 grandchildren, Stacey Nist and her husband, Jeffrey, Jamison Gray and his wife, Michelle, Jennifer Gray, Josie Georgiana and her husband, Chris, Michael Gray and his wife, Brittany, Mickey Ciamacco and his wife, Melissa, Heather Kelly and her husband, Michael, Lindsay Schaffer and her husband, J.T., Denielle Gray and Max Ciamacco and his wife, Cammy.

He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruthie Srock and her husband, Ralph of Luthersburg and Betty Blake of Newark, Del.; a brother, Fred Gray and his wife, Delores of Luthersburg; a sister-in-law, Marion Gray of Luthersburg; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and his best buddy, Droopy.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis R. Gray; a brother, Robert W. Gray; and a sister, Dorothy Hibner.

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

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Howe officiating.

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

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Salem United Methodist Church, Route 4, Luthersburg, PA 15848 and or Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Joseph J. Mikelonis Jr., 64, of Tecumseh, Mich., and formerly of DuBois died Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at his home.

Born March 19, 1950 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Joseph J. Mikelonis Sr. and Zephna (Hill) Mikelonis.

On May 10, 1975, he married Teresa M. (Kirwan) Mikelonis.  She survives.

He was the vice president of taxes for Owens Corning.

In 1968, he graduated from DuBois Area High School and was the valedictorian of his class.  Later, he graduated Commencement Marshall of the College of Business at Pennsylvania State University.

He was an Evan Pugh scholar and a member of the Blue Band.  He remained a loyal Penn State fan for his entire life.

He was an avid golfer, marathon runner, and climbed Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

He was also a car enthusiast, a trait he passed on to his grandson.  More than anything, he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughters, Kristen Mikelonis of Philadelphia, and Michelle Allenson and her husband, Luke of Hartland, Wis., and his grandchildren, JT (Joseph Thomas) and Ashley Allenson.

He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Stevens of Clearwater, Fla., and Emilie Scott of DuBois.

He was predeceased by a sister, Marianne Hodges and two brothers-in-law, Pendleton Stevens and Richard V. Scott.

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

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

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Altoona, PA 16601, the Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd.,, Falls Creek, PA 15840, and or Penn State Dance Marathon, 210 HUB, University Park, PA 16802.

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

Eleanor Pecosh, 81, of Clearfield died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Oct. 26, 1933 in Yatesboro, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Lucas Radomsky.

Mrs. Pecosh was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. John’s Orthodox Church, Hawk Run.

She was a 1951 graduate of the Beccaria-Coalport-Irvona High School in Coalport. She was also a graduate of the Altoona Business School, Altoona.

She was married to Thomas Pecosh on Aug. 12, 1961 at the St. Mary’s Church in Brownsville. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21 1996.

Mrs. Pecosh is survived by a daughter, Annjane Ross and her husband, Andy of Clearfield; a son, Thomas M. Pecosh and his wife, Krista of Philipsburg; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Johnathan Ross of Clearfield.

She is survived by two sisters, Anna M. Ogden of Clearfield and Jane Woolridge and Clate Husted of West Decatur;  a brother, Jack Radomsky and his wife, Karen of Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Pecosh was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. John’s Orthodox Church, Hawk Run, with the Rev. Father Peter Benyo as celebrant and Protodeacon Emil Gulick assisting.

Burial will be at the St. John’s Orthodox Church Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church. A Panachida Service will be held at 10 a.m.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Orthodox Church (Hall Fund), P.O. Box 203, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

Obituary Notice: Armilda Miller (Provided photo)

Armilda Miller, 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born June 19, 1929 at Coffee Run in Kishacoquillas Valley in Mifflin County to James Howard and Alberta (Hacket) Bonson.

She married A. Stanley Miller on April 10, 1949 at the Reedsville Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 1990.

She is survived by her daughters, Amy Vail and her husband, Robert Sr. of Brisbin and Lynne Eaton and her husband, Shane of Ramey and her siblings, Frank Bonson and his wife, Barbara, Marlin Bonson and Emily Bonson.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Nicole Shedlock, Lindsay Tarbay and her husband, Joe, Robert Vail Jr., Seth Vail, Bradley Eaton and Brian Eaton and her great-grandchildren, Grace Shedlock, Noah Tarbay, Samantha Tarbay, Kaden Vail and Mackenzie Vail.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nan Miller Bartell, her brother-in-law, Robert Coulter and her sisters-in-law, Betty Bonson and Vi Bonson.

She graduated from the Reedsville High School in 1947. Following graduation she worked at United Telephone Co. as the chief operator.

During her life, she worked at many interesting jobs, including Anderson’s Department Store, Woodward Pharmacy’s Optical Department, American Home Patient and most recently the Bryce Jordan Center at State College as an usher.

She was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church in Houtzdale.

She was a past Worthy Matron of the Houtzdale Chapter of Eastern Star and a 50-year member of this organization.

She enjoyed traveling to New York City and to Broadway shows. She also traveled to England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Germany.

She enjoyed reading, writing, crossword puzzles and people with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale. Friends will be received from 12 p.m. until the hour of the service.

Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Milroy.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Blair Clearfield Association for the Blind, P.O. Box 747, Clearfield, PA 16830 or Pennsylvania Blind and Visual Services, 4200 Lovell Place, Erie, PA 16503.

Obituary Notice: David P. Rabold (Provided photo)

David P. Rabold, 84, of Houtzdale died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Valley View Nursing Home in Altoona.

Born Aug. 8, 1930 in Altoona, he was the son of David Henry Kinch Rabold and Anna (McNamara) Rabold.

He was a graduate of Altoona High School and Penn State University. He retired from the National Guard.

He was a member of the Houtzdale American Legion Freeberg Post No. 591 and the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose No. 327.

He was employed in the music department for the Moshannon Valley School District until his retirement.

He loved music and had played the accordion since the age of seven. He played in numerous bands, including the 3 D’s, Polka bands, 14 Street Jazz Band and the Army National Guard 28^th Division Band.  He was an accomplished musician and soloist.

He is survived by his companion, Annaeliese Travis; two sons, Mark Rabold of Warren, Mich., and Scott Rabold of Port Richey, Fla.; three daughters, Pam Culpepper of Hobe Sound, Fla., Lisa Stitely of Chambersburg and Jennifer Wolfe of Bellwood; and two step-children, Frank Kutzer and Mark Kutzer.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Garrett Rabold, Kimberly Wolfe, Derrick Wolfe, Bobby Rabold, Autumn Damiano, Marissa Damiano and Dominic Damiano; two step-grandchildren, Lucus Williams and Brandon Williams; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline (Kutzer) Rabold; three sisters, Betty Quirin, Helen Rabold and Cora Mae Rabold; and a step-daughter, Valerie Casale.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc. with Father Marc Solomon officiating.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the American Legion Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

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

Dorothy H. Bembenic, 88, of Sykesville died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born March 20, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Magdeline (Burich) Sabarich.

On July 4, 1947, she married Peter Paul Bembenic.  He preceded her in death on June 23, 1998.

She retired happily at age 77 after more than 20 years of service as a cook in the office at Fairman Drilling Company.

She was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church and past president of the Rosary Society for many years.

She organized many trips to Canada, Washington, D.C., Florida and Boston to name a few.  She organized many charitable dinners at the church benefitting African missions and other church affairs.

She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.  She loved to spend time with her family, especially playing Tripoli.  She loved to crochet and cooking was her passion.

She is survived by her children,  Denise Bussard and her husband, Allen of Reynoldsville; Doug Bembenic and his wife, Suzanne, Timothy Bembenic and his wife, Paulette and Michelle Johnson, all of DuBois; and Dennis Bembenic and his wife, Carol of Brockway.

She is also survived by one sister, Evelyn Hoare of Reynoldsville, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Bembenic, seven sisters and five brothers.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Tomasone as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 22 Shaffer St., Sykesville, PA 15865.

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

Obituary Notice: Jane Wilson Summers (Provided photo)

“Our dearly loved and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jane Wilson Summers, 98, of Greenhills Village, State College and formerly of Philipsburg, passed quietly from this life into the arms of our Savior on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, in State College.”

Born Oct. 16, 1916 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Caroline (Krimmer) Wilson.  She married Elmer G. Summers on Aug. 22, 1942 in Altoona and who preceded her in death on June 26, 1977.

She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Philipsburg, where she had been a member of the United Methodist Women.  She was also formerly a member of the N.O.P Club of Philipsburg.

Mrs. Summers had worked for many years at the Brown’s Boot Shop in Philipsburg. She was a 1935 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Luis and Robert Wilson.  She was the last of her generation.

Mrs. Summers is survived by two daughters, Joan C. Summers of State College and Deborah Shimmel and her husband, Roger of Philipsburg.

She is also survived by six grandchildren, Michele Helffrich and her husband, Jeff and Scott Binkley and his wife, Tracy Michele, both of State College, David Patrick and his wife, Jean of Williamsport, Ashley Evilsizor and her husband, Steve of Bentonville, Ark., and Lindsay Shimmel and Justin Shimmel, both of Philipsburg, and five great-grandchildren, Mark and Ryan Patrick, both of Williamsport, and Kayla, Taylor and Kendall Binkley, all of State College.

Funeral services will be held at a future date.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 465, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Greenhills Village for their loving care.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Margaret “Peg” McFarland (Provided photo)

Margaret “Peg” McFarland, 93, of DuBois died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Mrs. McFarland was born Dec. 9, 1921 at Bearlake, the daughter of Rollin and Louie (Bailey) Cooper.

She received her education from Mars High School, Slippery Rock University and Suburban General Hospital School of Nursing, Belview.

Mrs. McFarland retired from Freedom Area School as a nurse.

She was a member of the Lakeside United Methodist Church and the Women’s Bible Study Group.

Mrs. McFarland was a member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Employees and PASE, the traveling groundhog group. She was also a 75-year member of several granges. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and reading.

She is survived by two children, Harold McFarland and his husband, Ross Griffith of Fort Myers, Fla., and Luella Kreiger and her husband, Jim of Sykesville; two grandchildren, Thomas “Tom” Krieger and his wife, Trish and Kerry Clifford; two great-grandchildren, Max and Dalton Clifford; a brother, Russell Cooper of Bluffton, SC; and a sister, Florence Craig of Dayton, Ohio.

Mrs. McFarland was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Q. “Bart” McFarland; and a sister, Shirly Bruce.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Zilhaver officiating. Burial will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc. of DuBois and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Tuesday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Lakeside United Methodist Church, 420 First St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Kathryn E. Couturiaux (Provided photo)

Kathryn E. Couturiaux, 75, of Philipsburg died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at her residence.

Born March 15, 1939 in New Castle, Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Sr. and Velma (Baughman) Good.   She married Patrick E. Couturiaux on Oct. 27, 1956 in Cumberland, Md.; he survives at home.

She was Methodist by faith and at one time attended the New Castle Community Church.  She was an active member of the Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority, the Rush Township Planning Commission and the Rush Township Election Board.

Mrs. Couturiaux was very community-minded and donated a large amount of her time to public service.  She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Couturiaux was preceded in death by a son, Patrick T. Couturiaux; a granddaughter, Danielle Olivia Lewis; and three brothers, Alfred “Joe” Jr., Duane and Donald Good.

Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Jacquie Lewis and her husband, Denny of Philipsburg and Suzette Brabham of Mount Airy, Md., and two sons, Duane Couturiaux and his wife, Amber of Munson and Vic Couturiaux and his wife, Theresa of Troy, RD Philipsburg.

She is survived by a brother, Robert Good of Brockway. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two aunts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Kathryn E. Wisor (Provided photo)

Kathryn E. Wisor, 67, of Mineral Springs died Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 at her home.

She was born March 22, 1947 in Bradford Township, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Wisor) Rauch.

Mrs. Wisor was employed at Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center since 1990. She was a member of Spring Valley United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two children, Jason Wisor and his wife, Christel of Mineral Springs and Carla Young and her husband, James of New Millport; three grandchildren, Justin and Christen Wisor and Cory Young; two sisters, Norma Swatsworth of Curwensville and Leotta Parks and her husband, Gary of Mineral Springs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brian G. Wisor, on March 9, 2006 and whom she wed Sept. 23, 1966 in Spring Valley. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Ryan Young; a sister, Linda Askey; and four brothers, Burton, Samuel, Norman and Larry Rauch.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Sam Maines officiating. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery, West Decatur.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 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 Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-03001.

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

Edsel F. “Eddie” Hurwitz, 90, of Philipsburg died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born Nov. 2, 1924 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Jacob and Ann (Finberg) Hurwitz. He married the former Marjorie Kantar on Dec. 22, 1953 in Harrisburg. She survives at home.

Mr. Hurwitz was a member of the former Sons of Israel Congregation in Philipsburg.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the AMVETS Post No. 159 and the American Legion John Ashley Dennis Post No. 437, both of Philipsburg.

He was a life member of the B.P.O. Elks No. 1173, Philipsburg.  He was also a member of the Isaac Kantar B’nai Brith Lodge in Clearfield.

Mr. Hurwitz loved Philipsburg and its residents. He did a lot for other people from the goodness of his heart, not for recognition.

He was an outstanding member of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership. Along with Luther Warsing, he was one of the managers of the Mid State Airport for many years.

After his discharge from the U.S. Army, he returned to Philipsburg to work in his family’s furniture and hardware stores.  Thereafter, he and his brother, Alfred, formed Hurwitz Brothers, a real estate development company in Philipsburg.

He was a 1943 graduate of the Philipsburg High School and had attended Penn State.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred B. Hurwitz.

Along with his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ilene Hurwitz Schwartz and her husband, Louis of Pittsburgh. Mr. Hurwitz is also survived by a grandson, Benjamin A. Schwartz of Pittsburgh, who is currently a junior at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg with Rabbi David Ostrich, officiating.  Burial will be at the Sons of Israel Congregation Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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

Mr. Hurwitz was a devout family man and will be remembered for the following quote, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift. That is why they call it the present.”

Friends may sign the online guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Nellie L. ‘Dottie’ Maines (Provided photo)

Nellie L. ‘Dottie’ Maines, 82, of Woodland went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield surrounded by her family and pastor.

She was born Nov. 29, 1932 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Paul and Maude (Mains) Krise.

Mrs. Maines was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crafts and making homemade gifts for her nieces and nephews.

In her free time, she enjoyed feeding birds, entertaining her cats and hunting deer with her family.

Mrs. Maines was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Woodland, where she was active with the ‘Sunshine Circle.” She also taught Sunday school, Bible school and youth fellowship.

She is survived by three children, Martin Maines and his wife, Kim, Marvin Maines and his wife, Jean and Mona Welker and her husband, Ernest, all of Woodland.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Heath Maines, Jenna Hudson, Josh and Garrett Maines, Roland Welker, Megan Francis, Kathy Schubert and Hugh Ross and two great-granddaughters, Myleigh and Maleah Hudson.

She is also survived by a sister, Mona Strong of Clearfield and two brothers, Leo P. Krise and Ron Krise and his wife, Norma, both of Woodland.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Maines, on July 18, 2013 and whom she wed July 2, 1948. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lou Maines.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Woodland, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, c/o Pastor Sean Patrick Smith, 115 Lake St., Woodland, or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

Madeline E. (Blake) Holt, 87, of Clearfield died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born March 4, 1927, the daughter of Charles Alexander and Verna (English) Blake.

Ms. Holt retired after 20-plus years of service at the G.C. Murphy store as a clerk.

She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Ms. Holt was a member of the Second Ward Auxiliary. She had volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center.

Her hobbies included crochet, puzzles and loving her grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, Patricia Bloom of Clearfield, Timothy A. Holt and his wife, Marsha of West Decatur and Gary G. Holt and his wife, Sandy of Curwensville.

She is survived by four grandchildren, Jim Bloom and his wife, Reane, Mike Bloom and his wife, Amy, Tim Holt and his wife, Rhonda and Melissa Cochran and nine great-grandchildren, Caleb, Noah, Josh, Hannah, Ryan, Emily, Sydney, Gabby and Crosby.

She was the last member of her generation.

Ms. Holt was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne L. Holt, whom died Aug. 4, 1984; two sisters, Alma Lanich and Mabel Little; five brothers, Emerson, Ward, Frank, Charles and Bruce Blake; a granddaughter, Penny Bloom; a great-granddaughter, MacKenzie Holt; and a great-grandson, Dakota Thomas Cochran.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Penney Rahm officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Building D, Suite 101, Altoona, PA 16601 or American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
To send online tributes, go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

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