Obituary Notice: Kenneth E. Thomas (Provided photo)

Kenneth Eugene Thomas, 75, of Grampian died Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born July 11, 1939 in Curwensville, he was the son of Leslie J. and Myrtle M. (Mahlon) Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was retired as a self-employed auto body mechanic. Prior to that, he had been employed by the former Pifer Aircraft of Quehanna and Clearfield Machine.

He was a member of Faith Bible Church in Lumber City, where he was active in the Men’s Fellowship Group.

He was wed to Helen Louise Snyder, whom preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 2001.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David; an infant brother; and a step-daughter, Peggy Knepp.

He then wed the former Velma “Vicki” (Bilger) Hartfield on Feb. 14, 2002. She survives.

He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Miller and her husband, Glenn of Curwensville and Brenda McChan and her husband, William of Olanta and two step-daughters, Paula Lambert of North Carolina and Debra Knepp of Florida.

Also surviving are three grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers, Rosalie Yerian and her husband, Ralph of Ohio, Gloria Wiita of California, Beverly Bailor and her husband, Richard of Curwensville, Leslie Byron Thomas and Roger Thomas and his wife, Miriam, both of Rockton, and Arlene Paashaus and her husband, Richard of Coopersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating and the Revs. Harold Harry and Robert Thomas co-officiating.

Burial will be in the Rockton Cemetery, Rockton.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville and from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the church.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Faith Bible Church, 398 Grandview Rd., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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.

Grace A. Monella, 87, of DuBois died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the DuBois Village.

Born June 3, 1927 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Connie (DeFazio) Montante.

On June 28, 1947, she married Samuel A. Monella. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 2013.

Mrs. Monella worked at Rockwell International Manufacturing. She retired after 13 years.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and loved to watch cooking shows on television.

She is survived by her daughter, Carole Lawson and her husband, Terry of DuBois; three grandchildren, Lee Ann Lovelace and her husband, Shawn of Greeley, Colo., Tara Deemer and her husband, Shawn of DuBois; and Erin Freer and her husband, Daniel of Cochranton; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Samuel A. Monella Jr.; two brothers, Peter and Leonard Montante; and a sister, Tina DeFazio.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

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

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

Donald P. Payeur Sr., 82, of DuBois died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Jan. 18, 1933 in Sanford, Maine, he was the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Lacroix) Payeur.

He was married to Theresa (English) Payeur. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1993.  He is also survived by his long-time companion, Nancy Kline of DuBois.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War.

Mr. Payeur was a flight engineer for U.S. Steel Corp. with 50 years of service. He traveled extensively around the world and thoroughly enjoyed his career.

He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He also was a past member and president of the Treasure Lake Lions Club.  He loved to golf and to play cards. He especially loved living in DuBois and spending time with his many friends.

He is survived by two sons, Richard Payeur of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Donald Payeur Jr. and his wife, Tina of Moon Township and two daughters, Catherine McGrew and her husband, Mike of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Patricia Payeur of Santa Rosa, Calif.

He is survived by three brothers, Albert Payeur of Winter Haven, Fla., Larry Payeur of Bangor, Maine and Raymond Payeur of Sanford, Maine; one sister, Jeanette Colleton of Holiday, Fla.; and two granddaughters.

Mr. Payeur was preceded in death by three brothers, Conrad, Clement and Robert Payeur.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Full military honors will be accorded from the funeral home.

Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Aliquippa.

Memorials may be sent to Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Anna Elva Miller (Provided photo)

Anna Elva Miller, 97, of Philipsburg died Monday, March 16, 2015 at TLC Manor, Brisbin.

Born Dec. 31, 1917 in Julian, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Elva (Meiss) Andrews.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg.

She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 381 of Philipsburg; UCT No. 621 of Philipsburg and Clearfield; the Ladies Auxiliary of BPO Elk Lodge No. 1173 of Philipsburg; AARP; and the Senior Citizens of Huston Township and Unionville.

She attended the Port Matilda High School. She was a graduate of the Altoona School of Cosmetology, where she received her teacher’s license in cosmetology.

She worked at the Division of Training Consultants, Lewistown. She was the owner/operator of the former Roy Miller’s Restaurant, Philipsburg. Later on, she worked retail at Brown’s Boot Shop for many years.

On June 14, 1939 in Philipsburg, she married James Roy Miller, whom died Nov. 14, 1954.

She is survived by her nephews, Nelson Flack and his wife, Janet of Philipsburg, John Andrews and his wife, Betty of Tipton, Roy Andrews and his wife, Elizabeth of Hollidaysburg and George Andrews and Brett Andrews and his wife, Christine of Harrisburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; three sisters, Margaret Jane Chandler Sweitzer, Maria Andrews and Elizabeth R. Flack; four brothers, James O. Andrews, David I. Andrews, Glenn H. Andrews and John M. Andrews; and two nephews, Kenneth “Red” Chandler, who resided with her for many years, and Ronald Andrews.

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

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Richard Lee “Rick” Sipe Jr., 46, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home.

Born Feb. 11, 1969 in Indiana, he was the son of Catherine I. (Lane) and Larry J. Hollis of Osceola Mills and Richard L. Sr. and Edith (Fox) Sipe of Clearfield.

Mr. Sipe was of the Catholic faith.

He was a chef. He was a 1987 graduate of Philipsburg – Osceola High School and attended La Salle University in Philadelphia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Richard L. Sipe III and Sebastian Sipe, both of New Jersey; a sister, Jennifer Guilmet and her husband, Keith of Indianapolis, Ind.; a niece, Riley; and a nephew, Jacob.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Osceola Mills.  There will be no visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Severin Catholic Church, c/o St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 159, Frenchville, PA 16836.

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

Marjorie A. Creeger, 88, of Winburne died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Feb. 3, 1927 in Aberdeen, Wash., she was the daughter of the late Ross and Lilian (Johnson) Chambers.  She was married to Donald H. Creeger, whom preceded her in death.

Mrs. Creeger was of Christian faith.  She was a retired secretary and graduated from UCLA in Los Angeles, Calif.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Grant Creeger.

She is survived by a son, Brent H. Creeger of Ocean Pines, Md., and four grandchildren, Evan Creeger, Allison Creeger, Katie Creeger and Bryan Creeger.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Sandra Lee (Wulderk) Bosin (Provided photo)

Sandra Lee Wulderk Bosin, 64, of North Warren died peacefully following an extended illness on Monday, March 16 at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie.

She was born June 9, 1950. She was the daughter of Raymond and Patricia (Cotter) Wulderk of Houtzdale, who survive.

She was a 1968 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. She obtained her degree as a registered nurse from Jamestown College.

She worked and retired as a psychiatric nurse at the Warren State Hospital. She also worked as an operating room nurse at Warren General Hospital and the Forest/Warren County DHS.

She restored antique dolls and was an avid Vogue doll collector. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

In addition to her parents; she is survived by her husband, Carl “Bill” Bosin, whom she married in 1991, and two daughters, Heather Berardi of Warren and Kathleen Becker and her husband, Todd of Jamestown NY.

She is survived by two step-daughters, Kelli Ford of Warren and Marjorie Barry and her husband, Todd of San Viejo, Calif.; three grandchildren, Molly Berardi, Emma Berardi and Kennedy Ford.

She is also survived by two brothers, David Wulderk of Houtzdale and Stephen Wulderk and his wife, Lisa of State College; a son-in-law and good friend, Tom Berardi; and several aunts, uncles and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her step-son, Jeffery Bosin in 1992.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home in Warren.

Friends will also be received from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home in Houtzdale. A funeral service will follow there with Father Marc Solomon officiating.

Burial will follow at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Houtzdale.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Houtzdale at a later date.

Those wishing to leave online condolences may visit petersonblickfuneralhome.com or birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.

Nina A. Demchak, 94, of Philipsburg and formerly of Sandy Ridge, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Dec. 17, 1920 in Sandy Ridge, she was the daughter of the late David and Caroline (Barry) Spitler.

She was married to Andrew “Jumbo” Demchak, whom preceded her in death on June 4, 1985.

Mrs. Demchak was a member of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Sandy Ridge.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Norman Demchak; four sisters, Evelyn Beck, Martha Carson, Pearl Dixon and Helen Spitler; and four brothers, William Spitler, John L. Spitler, David Spitler and Norman Spitler.

Mrs. Demchak is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Meredith of Tyrone, Judith Meek and her husband, Robert of Sandy Ridge and Marcia Myers and her husband, George of Philipsburg; a son, Dennis Demchak of Clearfield; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with Pastor Mark Thumma officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 1:30 p.m. Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Virginia A. “Jinka” Hess (Provided photo)

Virginia A. “Jinka” Hess, 72, of Osceola Mills died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Epworth Manor Personal Care in Tyrone.

Born Dec. 7, 1942 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Anna (Postiach) Pollick.

She married William E. “Mope” Hess in 1986 in Osceola Mills. He survives at home.

Mrs. Hess was a member of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills.

She was a retired beautician; after her retirement, she worked as a stained glass artist.

She was a 1960 graduate of the Philipsburg – Osceola High School. She also graduated from the Pruonto’s Hair Design Institute in Altoona.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Coulter and Jane Brennish and a brother, John “Jack” Pollick.

Along with her husband, Mrs. Hess is survived by a son, Gregory Kline and his wife, Leanna of Osceola Mills and two daughters, Carole Hite and her husband, Thomas and Greta Mills and her husband, Robert, both of Osceola Mills.

She is also survived by a brother, James Pollick and his wife, Evelyn of Osceola Mills and six grandchildren, Logan Kline, Gwyneth Kline, Cecelia Hite, Nolan Hite, Clint Mills and Alan Mills.

A service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills with Archimandrite Jacob Piruta officiating.

Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills.

Panikhida will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, 414 French St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Barbara A. Schaffer, 80, of DuBois died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born July 22, 1934 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth “Gamey” and Elizabeth (Haley) Showers.

On July 16, 1955, she married Bernell J. Schaffer.  He survives.

She retired from the City of DuBois as a bookkeeper after 21 years of service.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, where she was very active in the music ministry as a cantor.  She also was chairman of the autumn festival at St. Catherine’s.

She was a past president of the DuBois Little League Auxiliary and both a Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts leader. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross.  She enjoyed sewing, crafting and most importantly, spending time with her family.

She is survived by five children, Brenda Edwards and her husband, Timothy; Kenneth Schaffer and his wife, Lisa; Andrew Schaffer and his wife, Nancy; Steven Schaffer and his wife Karen; and Timothy Schaffer and his wife, Angela, all of DuBois.

She is also survived by two brothers, John Showers and his wife, Joyce of Brockway and Theodore Showers and his wife, Jean of Pittsburgh; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Bailey and brother, Kenneth Showers.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

A scriptural wake service will be prayed at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with the Cardinal Athletic Club, c/o DuBois, Area Catholic Schools, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801 and or Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.

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

Dr. James Lind Olson, 81, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Curwensville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Born May 3, 1933 in Curwensville, he was the son of Walter and Lena (Turner) Olson.

Mr. Olson was a graduate of the Curwensville Area High School. He received his DDS from the Baltimore School of Dentistry, his Mortuary Degree from the University of District of Columbia and his Master’s degree in language from Middlebury College in Vermont.

He had taught in both the Curwensville and Philipsburg-Osceola Mills School Districts; he last taught high school at the Walter Johnson School District in Montgomery County, Md.  He had also taught school in Africa for one year on a Middlebury Scholarship and in Greece for one year.

He served as a dentist in the Washington D.C. area for a number of years until his retirement. He was also retired from the U.S. State Department as a linguist.

He was a U.S. Naval veteran of the Korean War. He was United Methodist by faith. He was a world traveler.

Surviving are a sister, Marlene Haversack and her husband, Edward of Annapolis, Md.; a niece, Jamie Wilson; and two nephews, Steven and Eric Haversack.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation.  A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

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

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

Deborah A. Boyd, 64, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at her home.

Born March 12, 1951 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Shirley (Ward) Pitzer.  She married Paul E. Boyd on Aug. 3, 1974 in New Castle.  He preceded her in death on May 26, 2012.

She was a member of the South Philipsburg Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

Mrs. Boyd was a homemaker and mother, and she enjoyed reading and cross-stitching.  She was a graduate of the Neshannock High School in New Castle.

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

She is survived by four daughters, Erica Boyd and her companion, Dennis Weld, Sarah Strouse and her husband, Doug, Paula Johnson and Danielle Webster, all of Philipsburg, and two sons, Robert Boyd of Indianapolis, Ind., and Aaron Boyd and his wife, Ashley of North Adams, Mass.

She is survived by two sisters, Bonnie Wallace and her husband, Bob of North Reading, Mass., and Kathy Perrotta and her husband, Randy of New Castle and one brother, John Pitzer and his wife, Janet of New Castle.  She is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Scott R. Hartsock officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 336 Walnut St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Carole A. Hicks (Provided photo)

Carole A. Hicks, 77, of Osceola Mills died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Penn Highlands in Clearfield.

Born Aug. 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Wertz) Webster.  She married Edward L. Hicks on July 16, 1960 in Chicago, Ill.  He survives at home.

Mrs. Hicks was of the Christian faith.

She was a retired registered nurse. She had worked at the former Philipsburg State General Hospital; the Sloan Kettering Cancer Institution, New York City in 1961; the Brooklyn Veterans Hospital from 1961 –  1962; the Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago, Ill. from 1962 – 1964; the Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Ill. from 1966 – 1968; and the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. from 1968 – 1972, where she co-authored a hospice program for terminally ill veterans to be cared for at home by their family (this was the first program of this type in the country).

She also worked in the former Clearfield Hospital emergency room, where she retired from.  After her retirement, she continued to work for Dr. Larry Adams.

She was a 1955 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School and a 1958 graduate of the Temple University School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She received her trauma certification from John Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Douglas Arthur Hicks and his wife, Sri A. Hicks of High Point, NC and Jonathan Drew Hicks and his wife, Crystal O. Hicks of Cordova, Tenn.; a brother, John A. Webster and his wife, Linda C. Webster of Washington, Ga.; four grandchildren, Matthew B. Hicks, Shelby L. Hicks, Alexander S. Hicks and Ryan E. Hicks; and a cousin, Vanetta Webster Irwin.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Glen Eason officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: June A. Wisor (Provided photo)

June Arlene Wisor, 73, of Clearfield died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Aug. 27, 1941, she was the daughter of Alfred and Ida (Earret) Swatsworth.  Ms. Wisor was a homemaker.

She is survived by six children, Dean Wisor and his wife, Laurie of Woodland, Rodney Wisor of Mineral Springs, Rhonda Packer of Harrisburg and Bonnie Wisor, Connie Knepp and Vickie Wisor, all of Clearfield.

She is survived by a grandson, Dustin Peffer, whom she raised, 11 additional grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She is survived by six brothers and sisters, Alfred “Bud” Swatsworth and his wife, Freda of Olanna, Shirley Johnson of Allport and Ted Swatsworth and his wife, Barb, Donna McCartney, Mary Ida Tubbs and Sandy Burke, all of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Joanne Ogden and Doris Haag; a brother, Ronald Swatsworth; and an infant brother, Walter.

Services for June Wisor will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with Pastor Stanley Wisor officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. Monday until time of services at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., P.O. Box 1435, Clearfield, PA 16830-1435.

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: Frederick W. Granlun (Provided photo)

Frederick W. Granlun, 85, of Philipsburg died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home.

Born March 4, 1930 in Luthersburg, he was a son of the late Walter S. and Frances (Womer) Granlun.

He was a 1948 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. He retired from Penelec, Shawville.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Philipsburg. He was also a member of church council.

A corporal in the U.S Army, he served during the Korean War.

Mr. Granlun was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons Moshannon Lodge No. 391 of Philipsburg; the B.P.O. Elk Lodge No. 1173 of Philipsburg; the Fraternal Order of Police Bald Eagle Lodge; the Clearfield Moose; and the Jaffa Shrine of Altoona. Mr. Granlun was a former member of the Philipsburg Kiwanis.

He was a long-time financial secretary and past president of the Hope Fire Company. He was a past president of the Central District Fireman’s Association, a past president and board member of Philipsburg Borough Council, a board member of the Philipsburg Cemetery; and a volunteer for many years for the Philipsburg Heritage Days.

Mr. Granlun enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

On Oct. 15, 1954 in State College, he married Jane Stewart (Lathers) Granlun, who survives at home.

Also surviving are two sons, Brad Granlun and John Granlun and his fiancée, Julie Adomis, all of Philipsburg; a sister, Betty Lou Gonta of Long Beach, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Alex Granlun, Birgitta Elizabeth Granlun and Amanda Nicole Granlun.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Kohn.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St. Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Fowler officiating.

Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

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

A Masonic memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and an Elks memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., both Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086 or to the Philipsburg Fire Company, P.O. Box 631, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Charles W. Knepp, 85, of Wallaceton died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Mr. Knepp was born Feb. 13, 1930 in Wallaceton, the son of Ward A. and Jennie M. (Mayes) Knepp.

He was a 1947 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

Mr. Knepp retired after 37 years of service with the Bell Telephone Company as a service technician.

He was affiliated with the Gethsemane United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Centre Hill Grange.

Mr. Knepp was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Bettie I. (Millinder) Knepp, whom he married Jan. 2, 1954.

He is survived by his three children, Dennis C. Knepp and his wife, Sherry of Wallaceton, Karen L. Woods and her husband, Jack Jr. of West Decatur and Dorothy I. Andrews and her husband, Greg of Morrisdale.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, Joshua Woods and his wife, Amanda, Lindsey Woods, Shelley Knepp, Brandy Knepp and Jordyn Andrews and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Knepp was the last member of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Alice Green, Wilma Hartsock, Alpha Williams, Nellie Pearce, Jessie Eason and Virginia Dixon and five brothers, Harry, Alfred, Marvin, Robert and Hollis Knepp.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Josh Maines officiating. Burial will be in Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by the Clearfield American Legion Post No. 6 and the VFW Post No. 1785 Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. -8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 185, Allport, PA 16821.

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

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

Obituary Notice: William H. Maines (Provided photo)

William H. Maines, 79, of Philipsburg died Friday, March 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mr. Maines was born Aug. 8, 1935 in Shiloh, the son of the late Cyrus and Mildred Maude (Maines) Maines.

He was a woodsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and walking.

Mr. Maines is survived by wife of 54 years, Gloria Maines, whom he married Nov. 21, 1960 in Philipsburg.

He is survived by his son, Mike Maines of Philipsburg and his daughters, Mona Maines, Brenda Williams and her husband, Christopher and Beverly Olson and her companion, Foster Philips Jr., all of West Decatur; and Cindy Vasquez and Margaret Vaughn and her husband, Harold, both of Philipsburg.

Mr. Maines is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one brother; seven sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two daughters; one son; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; three sisters; and two sons-in-law.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Pastor Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be at Centre Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing Agency, 201 Chestnut Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.

Online condolences can be sent to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.

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

Helen P. Walko Ivoska, 95, died peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Punxsutawney. Formerly of DuBois, she had resided at Mahoning Riverside Manor in Punxsutawney since 2013.

She was born Oct. 23, 1919 in Stanley, the daughter of the late John and Teckla (Zeych) Siemucha.

She was married to the late Andrew Walko. She was lovingly devoted to him until his death Nov. 21, 1968.

She retired in 1980 as an employee of Rockwell International Manufacturing, working in Sykesville and DuBois; that is where she met Vincent Ivoska and they married on Oct. 20, 1973. They were happily married until his death Oct. 6, 1997.

She was a devout member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in DuBois.

She unselfishly volunteered her time to help and comfort others.  She was a Eucharistic minister at the DuBois Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the following organizations: DRMC West Ladies Auxiliary, Lithuanian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Christ the King Auxiliary and Knights of Lithuanian Council 86.

She was an extraordinary baker and hostess and her cookies and hospitality will be greatly missed.

She is survived by one son, David R. Walko and his wife, Sandy and a brother, Leo Siemucha, all of Punxsutawney.  Also surviving are her step-children, Fred Ivoska and his wife, Judy of Zanesville, Ohio, Rona Crytzer and her husband, Ted of DuBois and Wally Ivoska and his wife, Janet of Brockway; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Walko; her grandson, Andy Walko; her daughter-in-law, Fran (Lyons) Walko; six brothers; and two sisters.

She will be fondly remembered and missed by all whose lives she touched. She was always willing to help others, rarely complained and had a positive and realistic outlook on life.

Among so many things, she will be remembered for her contagious smile, sense of humor, grace and energy as a polka dancer and her “done to perfection” baked goods and Polish delicacies.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Kresinski as celebrant.

Burial will follow in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Sykesville.

Memorials may be place with St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Leo Merritt Folmar, 67, of Clearfield and formerly of Curwensville, died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born July 28, 1947 in Clearfield, he was the son of Thomas James and Eva Christie (Hallman) Folmar.

Mr. Folmar was a cook and retired from the Dutch Pantry in Clearfield. Prior to that, he had worked for the Holiday Inn and Best Western restaurants, both in Clearfield.

He was Christian by faith. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates baseball and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan.

Surviving are a son, Gregory Folmar; a sister, June Rowles of Lock Haven; two nieces, Michelle Reeder and her husband, Fred of Lock Haven and Kim Peterson and her companion, Scott Benson of Clearfield; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Louise Folmar.

Memorial funeral services for Mr. Folmar will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Stephen D. Shields officiating.  Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

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

The family suggests contributions be made to the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, 103 N. Front St., Clearfield, PA  16830.

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: Lucille E. Grubb (Provided photo)

Lucille E. Grubb, 87, of Curwensville died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Oct. 6, 1927 in DuBois, she was the daughter of Si and Gladys (Shively) Richards.

Mrs. Grubb was retired as the office manager for the former Howe’s Leather Co. in Curwensville after 44 years of service.

She was a member of the Curwensville United Methodist Church. She was a former member of Amaranth and Eastern Star.

On Oct. 14, 1950, she wed Sanford Ray Grubb, whom preceded her in death on April 17, 2002.  She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan Olosky and her husband, Rudy of Curwensville; a granddaughter, Coleen Deluccia and her husband, Robert and a grandson, Scott Olosky, both of Curwensville; and three great-grandchildren, Caleb, Dylan and Ava.

At the request of Mrs. Grubb, there will be no public visitation. Private funeral services will be conducted for the family.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA  16830 or to the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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.