Doris V. Short, 87, formerly of DuBois, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at Brookside Assisted Living in Brookville.

Born March 8, 1927 in Red Bank Township, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Earnestine (Crawford) Buffington.

On Oct. 20, 1946, she married Bernal A. “Bunny” Short. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2000.

She was a homemaker. She had worked at Rola Jensen in DuBois. Prior to that, she had worked at JC Penney on Brady Street for many years. She was also an AVON representative in the DuBois area for many years.

She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she was the starting catcher on the fast-pitch softball team.

She was a past member of the order of the Eastern Star and the Amaranth.  She enjoyed traveling, going to garage sales and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, Valerie L. Coffey and her husband, Dan of Seattle, Wash., and David J. “Jake” Short Sr. and his wife, Sue and Bernal W. ”Bud” Short  and his partner, Debora Fulkerson, both of DuBois;  five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William E. Buffington.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc. A celebration of life service will announced at a later date.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Daniel L. Bratton, 49, of Chester Hill and formerly of Hawk Run, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 in Morris Township.

Born Jan. 13, 1966 at Philipsburg, he was a son of Willard D. Bratton of Philipsburg and the late Donna L. (Kasnick) Bratton.

He was a member of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Hawk Run, and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed bass fishing, hunting and playing the guitar.

He was a 1983 graduate of West Branch High School. He was also a graduate of Triangle Tech. He was currently a welding instructor at Triangle Tech and a welder at Reich Drilling, Philipsburg.

On Oct. 31, 2013 at Kylertown, he married the former Elaine Lucas, who survives.

He is survived by two sons, Joshua Chambers of Florida and Daniel Bratton of Alabama and two daughters, Jalee Chambers and Julia Franklin, both of Alabama.

He is survived by three step-daughters, Sami Durachko, Brittanie Lewis and Toni Lewis, all of Philipsburg; a sister, Diane Wesesky and her husband, Christopher of Philipsburg; and two brothers, Joseph Bratton of Hawk Run and Jason Bratton and his wife, Kimberly of Philipsburg.

He is also survived by five nieces and nephews; four step-grandchildren; and his former wife Jennifer of Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his mother on June 12, 2010; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ruth (Wilson) Kasnick and paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Mary (Robbins) Bratton.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and time, which will be announced. Burial will be in the Ashcroft Cemetery, Hawk Run.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Diane Wesesky, 1145 Troy Hawk Run Hwy., Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 23, Hawk Run, PA 16840.

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

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

Norma J. Baumgardner, 82, of Windy Hill Village and formerly of Gearhartville, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at Windy Hill Village.

Born March 24, 1932 at Pleasant Hill, Philipsburg RD, she was a daughter of the late John Martin and Carmel Mae (Dixon) Greenawalt.

She was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, West Decatur. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

On Feb. 29, 1948 in Morrisdale, she married Grant L. Baumgardner, whom preceded her in death June 3, 1991.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis G. Baumgardner and his wife, Loretta of Oxford and John O. Baumgardner and his wife, Sue A. of Gearhartville and three daughters, Leslie D. Beres and her husband, Ted and Carmen J. Cowher and her husband, Steven, both of Sandy Ridge, and Lorie A. Brown and her husband, Norman of State College.

She is also survived by a brother, Robert M. Greenawalt and his wife, Carmen of Philipsburg RD; two sisters, Donna Shields of Chester Hill and Sandra Maurer and her husband, John of Philipsburg; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death a brother, Jack Eugene Greenawalt Sr. and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Mark Thumma officiating.

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 242 State St., P.O. Box 3, Sandy Ridge, PA 16677.

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

Carole L. Boal, 72, of Boardman died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

Mrs. Boal was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Brookfield, Ohio, the daughter of Robert S. and Ruth M. (Peoples) Stauffer.

She was a graduate of the Clearfield High School in the class of 1961.

Mrs. Boal had been employed as a hairdresser and a representative for Home Interior, retiring in 2005.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Curwensville.

Mrs. Boal is survived by her husband, Ernest L. Boal, whom she married in November of 1961; three children, Kenneth L. Boal and his wife, Kelly of Duncansville, Barbara A. Panebianco and her husband, Rick of Ridgway and Michael T. Boal and his wife, Jeannie of Boardman, 12 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers: Fred Stauffer of Deltona, Fla., and William Stauffer of New York; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Boyd Peoples and Thomas Stauffer; and a sister, Juanita Stauffer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Curwensville with the Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating. Burial will be in Fruit Hill Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of services at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Frist Baptist Church Building Fund, 1227 Susquehanna Ave. Ext., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

Obituary Notice: Carol Ann Belin (Provided photo)

Carol Ann Belin, 79, a resident of Clearfield, died Friday, Feb. 27 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Oct. 5, 1935 in Fremont, NC, she was the daughter of Richard Joseph and Lutoria (Davis) Edmundson.

She attended Women’s College of the University of North Carolina and graduated in 1957 from Atlantic Christian College of Wilson, NC.

After she graduated, she taught at Camp Lejeune Elementary School, where she met Carl A. Belin Jr. of Clearfield. On Nov. 29, 1958, they married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC.

She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Clearfield.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl A. Belin Jr., and her six daughters, Barbara (David) Fawns of Treasure Lake; Beth (Mark) Franco of Blythewood, SC; Susan (Robert) Newell of Coronado, Calif.; Caroline (Edward) Murn of McLean, Va.; Cynthia (James) Foley of Allison Park; and Margaret (David) Temeles of Annandale, Va.  She is also survived by 22 adoring grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving brother, Richard Irving Edmundson and sister, Ella Olivia Nevins.

She dedicated her life to her family and her community. In addition to raising six daughters, she served on Clearfield Borough Council as the finance chairperson for 12 years, the Children’s Aid Society and the Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary; she also volunteered for various committees at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Father John L. Miller and Monsignor Henry Krebs as celebrants. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Education Fund, Belin Scholarship, in care of Vicki Meyers, 11 N. Second St., Clearfield PA; the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield PA; or to the charity of donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Margaretta L. ‘Peggy’ Anderson (Provided photo)

Margaretta L. ‘Peggy’ Anderson, 81, of Curwensville died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at her home.

She was born April 12, 1933 in Big Run, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaretta (Shankle) Mullins.

Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family, spending time with children and grandchildren and doing embroidery work. She was a member of the Hepburnia United Methodist Church.

She is survived by eight children, Andrew Steven Anderson and his wife, Beatrice of Walltown, Roger Lee Anderson and his wife, Vicki of Maryland, David Allen Anderson and his wife, Terry of Pittsburgh, Edward Dean Anderson and his wife, Janet of Mahaffey, Jack Wayne Anderson and his wife, Rhoda, Darrell Glenn Anderson and his wife, Amelia and Timothy Lee Anderson and his wife, Cathy, all of Curwensville, and Tina Hutton of Grampian.

She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; eight brothers, Rodney Mullins of DuBois, Albert ‘Pooch’ Mullins of Curwensville, the Rev. William Mullins of Northern Cambria, Cleon ‘Sonny’ Mullins, Merlin Mullins and Byron Mullins, all of Grampian, James Mullins of Syracuse, Utah and Richard Mullins of Ogden, Utah; and four sisters, Edna Nelen of Grampian, Pat Conner of Youngsville, Ada Hutton of Ansonville and June Bennett of New Kent, Va.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew C. Anderson, on Oct. 10, 2001 and whom she wed July 12, 1952 in Clearfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Grampian Church of God with Pastor Leslie Bloom officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery, Grampian.

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, Curwensville, and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands DuBois Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

The Rev. Dr. Gary W. Bumbarger, 58, of Lewistown and formerly of Osceola Mills and Philipsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at the home of his mother and step-father in Morrisdale.

Born July 2, 1956 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Reggie S. Bumbarger and Betty Lou (Folmar) Bumbarger Dixon and his step-father, Sanford (Dick) Dixon, both of whom survive of Morrisdale.

He married Michelle Elizabeth True On Oct. 27, 2006 in Winchester, Va.; she preceded him in death on May 10, 2011.  He then married the former Jean M. Dole on July 27, 2014 in Lewistown; she survives at home.

He was a member of the Lewistown First United Methodist Church. He had served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy.  He was also a member of the National Rifle Association; he enjoyed hunting and was an avid Penn State fan.

Dr.  Bumbarger was a Methodist minister, serving several congregations in Maryland and Pennsylvania for 27 years.  He has since been employed as an adjunct theological professor at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson.  He was a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended Messiah College in Dillsburg, where he earned his Undergraduate and Doctorate degrees in theology.

Along with his father and first wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jo Ellen Skinner.

In addition to his wife, mother and step-father, Dr. Bumbarger is survived by three daughters, Janelle E. Fedock and her companion, Jade, Victoria L. N. Bumbarger and her companion Joshua and Adriana M. E. Bumbarger, all of Lewistown, and a step-son, Pastor Jason Schreck and his wife, Jennifer of Avis.

He is survived by five step-sisters, Jill Gianopoulos and her husband, Patrick of Bald Eagle, Mary Burhans and her husband, Grant and Jennifer Paschall and her husband, Cliff, both of Lakeland, Fla., Julie Deeson and her husband, Rick of Denver, Colo., and Laurie Brown and her husband, Trent of Philipsburg and two step-brothers, Edward Dixon and his wife, Dorothy of Osceola Mills and Matthew Dixon of Milwaukee, Wis.

He is also survived by two grandchildren, Hannah and Elijah Schreck of Avis and numerous step-nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at a future date to be announced, with Pastor Jason Schreck, step-son of the Rev. Dr. Bumbarger officiating.

Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

There will be no public visitation.

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Rose M. Finocchio, 89, of Tyrone and formerly of Osceola Mills and Philipsburg died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Colonial Courtyard in Tyrone.

Born Jan. 31, 1926 in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Pompilio and Mary (Locasale) Tufo.  She married Nathan F. Finocchio on June 23, 1951 in Tamaqua; he preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2008.

Mrs. Finocchio was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg.

She and her late husband, Nathan F. Finocchio, were the former owners and operators of the Osceola Mills Hotel. She was a 1944 graduate of the Tamaqua High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Yolanda Wallace, Mary Coggiano and Shirley Reinhart and one brother, Robert Tufo.

Mrs. Finocchio is survived by two daughters, Teresa Lindley and her husband, Ernest of Port Matilda and Denise Haun of State College; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Robert J. Horgas officiating.  Burial will be at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Philipsburg.

There will be no viewing or visitation.

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills is in charge of arrangements.

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

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

Samuel R. “Sam” Phillips, 80, of West Decatur died Monday, March 2, 2015 at his home.

Born Sept. 15, 1934 in Boggs Township, he was the son of the late Arthur G. and Grace (Richards) Phillips.

He married Donna Jean (Knepp) Phillips on July 30, 1953 in Mineral Springs.  She preceded him in death on July 6, 1984.  He is survived by his companion, Iva Jean Bush, at home.

Mr. Phillips was Christian by faith.  He was a self-employed backhoe operator and a grave digger in many cemeteries for more than 30 years.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Fay Phillips, Mabel Phillips and Rachel Thacik and two brothers, Stanley Phillips and Arthur Phillips.

Along with his companion, he is survived by a daughter, Betty Lockett of Houtzdale; two sisters, Dorothy Morris of Woodland and Carol Beck and her husband, Gilbert of Houtzdale; and three brothers, Foster Phillips and his companion, Edith Gonzalez of Morrisdale and Ronald Phillips and his wife, Jacqueline and James Phillips and his wife, Caroline of West Decatur.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Davis Lockett, Eric Lockett, Michael Lockett, Matthew Lockett and Melissa English and five great-grandchildren, Breanna Lockett, Ashley Lockett, Kayla Lockett, James Lockett and Tina Lockett.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Darl Ware officiating.  Burial will be at the Baughman Cemetery in RD Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of services at the funeral home.

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: Darlene Lansberry McCully (Provided photo

Darlene Jane Lansberry McCully, 46, of Curwensville died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Jan. 20, 1969 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Richard Lansberry and Jane (Hanes) Wisor. Ms. McCully was a homemaker.

Surviving are her father of Indianapolis, Ind.; her mother and step-father, James Wisor of Bloomington; and two sons, Tyler and Travis, both of Curwensville.

Also surviving are a sister, Terri Barrett and her fiancé, Robert Bloom of Curwensville; three nephews, Ronnie, Devan and Trevor; her companion, Tim Hepfer with whom she made her home; three step-children, Heather, Megan and Danielle; three step-grandchildren, Jason, Alan and Kaylee; and a great-nephew, Talan.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family suggests contributions be made to either to: The ARC of Centre County, 1840 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803-1520 or the Community Support Program of Community Connections of Jefferson/Clearfield County, 375 Beaver Dr., Suite 100, DuBois, PA  15801.

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.

D. Edward “Ed” Chaplin Jr., 76, of DuBois, a banking executive and a community leader, died Friday, March 6 at Penn Highland DuBois following an extended illness.

Born in Clearfield on May 28, 1938, he was the son of the late D. Edward and Barbara Chaplin. He and Pauline Hughes were married in 1996. She survives.

Born and raised in Clearfield, Mr. Chaplin was a graduate of the St. Francis High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University.

His banking career with Deposit Bank and its successor First Commonwealth Bank spanned 46 years until his retirement as senior vice president and trust officer in 2012.

As trust officer and head of the Trust Department in DuBois for many years, he provided investment and trust services for individuals, companies and foundations.

As co-trustee for the Glenn and Ruth Mengle Foundation, working with Ruth Mengle Blake, and later with DeVere Sheesley Sr., Mr. Chaplin touched the lives of countless individuals in the DuBois-Brockway area through charitable grants from the foundation and his own personal generosity.

His service to community went well beyond his professional and philanthropic contributions. He served as president of the board of the DuBois Area YMCA, chairing the initial capital campaign for the construction of the YMCA Community Center and assuming key roles in subsequent YMCA capital campaigns.

In addition, he chaired a successful Salvation Army capital campaign for expansion of its headquarters in DuBois, served as president of the board of the United Way of the DuBois area, president of the advisory board of Catholic Social Services, chairman of the advisory board of Penn State Public Broadcasting, treasurer of the board of Bucktail Council Boy Scouts of America, member of the board of the DuBois Education Foundation of Penn State University and member of the Investment and Endowment Committees of DuBois Area Catholic School. He was influential in the fundraising and financing that led to the construction and opening of the school in 2002.

Recognizing his extensive community service, the DuBois Area Jaycees presented Mr. Chaplin its Distinguished Service Award in 2004. In presenting the award, then Jaycee President Andy Sayers observed that in the position of co-trustee of the Glenn and Ruth Mengle Foundation, Mr. Chaplin “has played a key role in the allocation of substantial grants for the welfare of our area community in the areas of education, recreation, cultural arts, health care, social service and literacy that have touched the lives of literally thousands of people and enhanced the quality of life for everyone in the DuBois-Brockway area.”

A member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in DuBois, Mr. Chaplin was awarded Papal Honors by Pope John Paul II for his outstanding service to the Church and the Diocese of Erie. Awarded to him by Bishop Donald Trautman in 2006, the Knights of Pope St. Sylvester Medal recognizes “lay persons who by their example in business, the professions, and society have lived exemplary lives.”

Professionally, he served on the board of directors of Deposit Bank and First Commonwealth Trust Company. He was a graduate of the Bucknell University Trust School and lectured at the school as an instructor. He served as president of Group IV Corporate Fiduciaries Association and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Trust Division.

His greatest accomplishment, however, was his love of his family and his many friends, of which he held so dear.

As an alumnus of Notre Dame, he was an active supporter of the University and an avid fan of its sports programs throughout his life. Additionally, he was an accomplished athlete, runner, hiker, biker, canoeist, racquetball and tennis player. He played and coached basketball and softball in Clearfield before moving to DuBois. His love of fireworks provided family, friends and neighbors near and far, many years of enjoyment on the Fourth of July.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Andrew Chaplin of Clearfield and Fr. John Chaplin of Rockton and a sister, Mary Chaplin of Clearfield.

He is also survived by two step-children, Bill Hughes of Clearfield and Rebecca Hughes and her husband, Ethan Lott of Natrona Heights and his two golden retrievers, Carly and Caty.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with his brother, Fr. John Chaplin as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family strongly suggests that memorial donations be made to the following charities: DuBois Area Catholic School, P.O. Box 567, Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave.; and or Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., all in DuBois, PA 15801, or the St. Francis Catholic School Education Fund, 230 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

C. Ruth Bowman, 80, of Curwensville died Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.

She was born Jan. 9, 1935 in Madera, a daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Peacock) Bateman.

Mrs. Bowman was employed as a registered nurse at the Clearfield Hospital all of her life. She was always respected for continuing to pursue higher education, earning multiple Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

She was Episcopalian by faith.

She is survived by three sons, Mark Bowman of West Decatur, Gregory Bowman and his wife, Diane of DuBois and Jeffrey Bowman and his wife, Sue of North Carolina.

She is survived by three grandchildren, Jillian Bowman, Bethany Stevens and Theodore J. Bowman II; three great-grandsons; five step-granddaughters; and eight step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J. Bowman, on March 1, 1992 and whom she wed May 26, 1956. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Sherry Bowman.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in the Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni Scholarship Fund, 612 Arnold Ave., Clearfield, or to the Ridgeview Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center, 30 Fourth Ave., Curwensville.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Bessie I. Funari (Provided photo)

Bessie I. Funari, 80, of Frenchville died Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home.

She was born Oct. 18, 1934 in Goshen, a daughter of the late Blair and Mary (Maines) Shirey.

Mrs. Funari retired in 2000 as the manager at the Best Western Hotel, Clearfield, where she had been employed for almost 25 years.
She was a member of Dales United Methodist Church, Woodland.

She is survived by three children, Marjorie Wallace and her husband, Dave of Frenchville, Edward Duke and his wife, Terri of Womelsdorf and Eileen Curry and her husband, Gary of Spring Valley.

She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister, Erma Voss of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nazzareno Funari, on Dec. 14, 1998 and whom she wed Nov. 4, 1970.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca Irene Duke; two grandchildren; one sister, Twila English; and two brothers, Robert and Richard Shirey.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Thomas Lenker officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery, Woodland.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield.

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

Lelia Maude Rowles, 68, of Olanta died Friday, March 6, 2015 at her residence.

Born Oct. 11, 1946 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of Franklin Boyd and Sara Elsie (Kline) Rowles.

She had first worked for the former Whitman’s Drug Store. She later had worked for the former Leitzinger’s Department Store in Clearfield until her retirement.

Surviving are a brother, Raymond Boyd Rowles and his wife, Mary of Brockport and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Catherine Gearhart, Dorothy Rowles and Alberta Nelson and three brothers LeRoy, Bruce and Perry Rowles.

Funeral services for Miss Rowles will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. Stephen Shields officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 12 p.m. Wednesday until time of services at the funeral home.

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: William J. Pollisino Jr. (Provided photo)

William J. Pollisino Jr., 68, of Osceola Mills died Friday, March 6, 2015 at his home.

Born Sept. 13, 1946 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late William J. Pollisino Sr. and Margaret J. (Lawrence) Pollisino.  He married Barbara Lee (Baxter) Pollisino on June 20, 1970 in Osceola Mills.  She survives him.

Mr. Pollisino was Catholic by faith.  He was a retired truck driver, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a Decatur Township representative for the ORD, Osceola Mills.  He was a 1965 graduate of the Philipsburg – Osceola High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Cherie Pollisino.

Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tyler Pollisino of Houtzdale and his companion, Kelly Gallaher and Robert L. Pollisino and his wife, Barb of Philipsburg.

He is survived by three sisters, Peggy Ann Reese and her husband, Charles of Glenn Mills, Diana Pollisino of Lewes, Del., and Mary Johns and her husband, David of Georgetown, Del., and two brothers, Anthony Pollisino of Harrisburg and Jeffrey Pollisino of Osceola Mills.

He is also survived by two grandchildren, Brooke Olivieri and Bobby Pollisino and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 27 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Father Robert J. Horgas officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, and from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 27 at the funeral home.

The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311 or to the Columbia Fire Company, 140 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Obituary Notice: Timothy J. Bowman (Provided photo)

Timothy J. Bowman, 58, of Osceola Mills died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Centre in State College.

Born Jan. 15, 1957 in Ottawa, Canada, he was the son of the late Stuart Orville and Janet Sheila (Pretty) Bowman.

He married Clarissa K. (Brungart) Bowman on Dec. 24, 1999 in Centre Hall. She survives at home.

Mr. Bowman was Christian by faith.  He worked as the store manager at the AutoZone in Philipsburg. Mr. Bowman was a 1975 graduate of the Canterbury High School in Ottawa, Canada.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Alexander Bowman.

Along with his wife, he is survived by, one daughter, Daphine S. Brungart of Rebersburg and one son, Charles Bowman of Ottawa Canada.

He is also survived by three sisters, Linda Desjardins, Bev Dillon and Wendy Lavigne and her husband, Marc and one brother, Kevin Bowman and his wife, Lucy, all of Ottawa, Canada.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Heath funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Valerie Delooze officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. Saturday until time of the memorial service at the funeral home.

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

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

Suzanne E. Collins, 67, of Olanta died Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Collins was born Oct. 17, 1947 in Clearfield, the daughter of the late William and Vera (Boyce) Howell of Curwensville.

She worked at FCI, Clearfield Cheese, and Kent’s Sportswear.  She was a Christian by faith.

She is survived by her husband, Duane, whom she married Aug. 17, 1968 at O’Shanter Methodist Church.

She is survived by three children, Duane Collins Jr. and his wife, Sheila of Olanta, Ryan Collins and his wife, Jennifer of Clearfield and Chris Hoover and husband, Jeff of Curwensville.

She is also survived by four grandchildren, Curtis, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Owen; her siblings, Becky Povlich, Richard Howell, Amy Keller and Roger Howell; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William “Butch” Howell; and her sister, Jeanne Anderson; and several aunts and uncles.

Per Mrs. Collins’ wishes, there will be no public visitation. Private services will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating.

Burial will be at Thompson Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettandhouser.com. or www.mem.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clearfield Cancer Society, 26 Second St., Suite 102, Clearfield, PA 16830 or Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. BOX 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Marjorie A. Albright, 85, of Brisbin died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Penn Highlands, Clearfield.

Born Nov. 20, 1929 in Parsonville, she was the daughter of Roy and Kathryn (Martin) Stone. She was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church.

She was formerly employed by Sylvania and the Houtzdale A&P.

On Dec. 31, 1949, she married Richard Albright, who survives in Brisbin.

Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Sandy Hufschmidet and her husband, Robert of Wrightsville and Tammy Wasilko and her husband, Jeff of Brisbin, and a son, Rick Albright and his wife, Mary of Brisbin.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Cynde Dice and her husband, Chuck of York, Gary Smith of Huston, Texas, Kerrie Webb and her husband, Tom of Brisbin, Kristofer Albright and his wife, Gina of Clearfield and Tiffany Blumling of New Born, NC, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Albright was the last of her generation.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Joshua Wasilko; five sisters, Della Winters, Eleanor Ridley, Velma Godin, Hannah Schrock and Emma Yarger; and two brothers, Albert and Howard Stone.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Birger A Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with the Rev. Mark Melhorn officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

Obituary Notice: Stephen Merle Keiser (Provided photo)

Stephen Merle Keiser, 67, of Curwensville died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born July 7, 1947 in Bryn Mawr, a son Betty Lou (Weber) Keiser of Curwensville and the late Clarence Keiser Jr.

He graduated from the Curwensville High School in 1965. He proceeded to graduate from college in California, where he earned his teaching credentials.

He then taught school for many years in California, including at the Hook Junior High in Victorville, Calif. During his teaching career, he assisted in coaching wrestling and golf. He was always helping at-risk adolescents.  Throughout his teaching career, he made many positive impacts on people’s lives.

While living in California, he also worked many years in the roofing business. He enjoyed the outdoors. He also had a special love for animals.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Above all else, he ‘marched to the beat of his own drum and lived life exactly the way he wanted.’

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Jill Deluccia and her husband, Tim of Grampian; his brother, Jeffrey Keiser of Grampian; three aunts; numerous cousins; and many close friends in California. He will also be sadly missed by his dog, Josie.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lory Ann Stone.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville. Burial will be in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Grampian.

Military honors will be accorded at funeral home by the members of the Clearfield VFW and American Legion Honor Guards.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, 501 Howard Ave., Suite D, Altoona, PA 16601 or to a local animal shelter.

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

Theodore Coble, 81, of Morrisdale died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his residence.

Born March 2, 1934 in Kylertown, he was the son of the late Percy and Mildred Welker Coble.

Mr. Coble was a heavy equipment operator.

He was married to Shirley A. English Coble on Aug. 6, 1955 at the Palestine United Methodist Church, Morrisdale. She survives in Morrisdale.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheree Urish and her husband, Gerald and one granddaughter, Brittany Urish and her husband, Rob Ballinger.

Mr. Coble is also survived by five sisters, Monabelle Youstic, Sara Cerifko, Mary Louise Kephart, Lenore Knepp and Helen Donley and two brothers, Willard Coble and Edwin Coble.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, June Irwin and three brothers, Gilbert, Mahlon and Thomas Coble.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

Burial will be at the Palestine United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

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

Memorials may be made to the Palestine United Methodist Church, c/o Paul Carr, 856 Big Run Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858 or to the Make A Wish Foundation, c/o Deb Hubler (Jacksons), 1128 Winburne Rd., Winburne, PA 16879.