Obituary Notice: Barbara L. Rabik (Provided photo)

Barbara L. Rabik, 81, of Clearfield died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her home.

She was born June 9, 1933 in Woodland, the daughter of Ray A. and Clara (Lippert) Wisor.

She had worked for Bell Telephone, Dutch Pantry and Helpmates. She also provided independent caregiving.

She was a member of the Mount Joy United Methodist Church.

She is survived by four children, Glendora Kaufield and her husband, Jerry, Jefferson Graham, Diane Belinda and her husband, John and Becky Davis and her husband, Richard, all of Clearfield.

She is survived by 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Margaret Kline of Virginia, Ada Lumadue of Woodland, Dorothy Kovalick of Clearfield, Charlotte Smith of LeContes Mills, Phyllis Hatcher of Ohio and Louise Gray of Minnesota, numerous nieces and nephews; her companion, Bill Graham of Clearfield; her faithful dog, Heidi; and her first husband, Bruce Graham of West Decatur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, Peter Rabik; an infant daughter, Phyllis Darlene; a grandson, Travis Allen Hardin; a granddaughter, Amanda Aughenbaugh; two brothers, Howard Wisor and Don Kline; and a sister, Betty Lansberry.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5920.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Shirley (Focht) Vaughn (Provided photo)

Shirley (Focht) Vaughn, 87, of Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg, and formerly of the Mount Union area, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the nursing home.

She was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Charles K. and Ethel (Miller) Focht.

She was married Aug. 3, 1946 in Altoona to Jack Denton Vaughn, who survives at the nursing home.

Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the Huntingdon First United Methodist Church, Huntingdon.

She was a 1945 graduate of the Tyrone High School.

She was formerly employed as a secretary with the U.S. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.  She and her husband, Jack, then owned and operated the former Vaughn’s Flower Shoppe, Mount Union.

Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Kenneth Focht; and three brothers-in-law, John Castel, Gene Stevens and R.W. “Bill” Vaughn and his wife, Lois M. Vaughn.

In addition to her husband, Jack, she is survived by one daughter, Susan J. Loeb and her husband, Robert of Philipsburg; one grandson, Steven D. Loeb of State College; and one great-granddaughter, Morgan E. Hott of Laurel, Md.

She is also survived by five sisters, Joann Bressler and her husband, Fred of Tyrone, Rudelle Castel of Portage, Phyllis Stevens and Frances Benn, both of Altoona, and Sara Kissel and her husband, Don of Tipton; one brother, Stephen Focht and his wife, Debbie of Bellwood; one sister-in-law, Lois Focht of Bellwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Chaplain’s Fund” and or the “Benevolent Care Fund,” c/o Windy Hill Village, P.O. Box 551, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.beezerheathfh.com.

Gwendolyn Kephart Booher, 89, of State College died Monday, March 23, 2015 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born March 27, 1925 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Mary (Skelton) Kephart.

She was a 1943 graduate of Philipsburg High School. She was a graduate of Juilliard School of Music and of Lock Haven Teacher’s College where she received a Bachelor of Science in education majoring in English.

She taught at several schools in Pennsylvania, including Altoona and Tyrone and also in Scotch Plains, NJ.

She was affiliated with the State College Christian Church and a life-long member of the First Church of Christ, Philipsburg, where she played piano and organ from her freshman year in high school to graduation.

On June 16, 1948 at the First Church of Christ, Philipsburg, she married Richard W. Booher, whom died June 6, 2014.

She is survived by three brothers, William Kephart and his wife, Mary Ann of Rineyville, Ky., Donald R. Kephart and his wife, Elaine of Chester Hill and Thomas G. Kephart and his wife, Nancy of Beaver and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and beloved son, Richard W. “Ricky” Booher.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 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.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ, 1437 Tyrone Pike, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Linda M. Witherite (Provided photo)

Linda Marie Witherite, 59, of Ansonville died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Aug. 25, 1955 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of Marvin L. Sleigh Sr. and Shirley (Gutschall) Sleigh Hockenberry.

Mrs. Witherite was a seamstress and had worked for the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville. She also had worked for Clearfield Powdered Metals in the Quality Control Department.

She attended the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City. She was a former member of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union Local No. 118.

Surviving are her mother and step-father, Thomas Hockenberry of Hawk Run; her husband, Roger G. Witherite, whom she wed in Ansonville on May 29, 2004; and two children, Montgomery “Monty” Grumblatt Jr. and his companion, Tina Cossar of Clearfield and Malinda Sloppy and her husband, Wade of Grampian.

Surviving are two step-children, Tiffany Witherite and her companion, Chad Williams at home and Dustin Witherite and his wife, Nicole of Carlisle.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren and a sister and two brothers, Deborah English and her husband, Ray of Morrisdale, Marvin Sleigh Jr. and his wife, Nila of Silverdale, Wash., and Franklin Sleigh and his partner, Joanne of Philipsburg.

She was preceded in death by her father and an infant brother, David Sleigh.

Funeral services for Mrs. Witherite will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. Curwensville with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating.

Burial will be in the Watts Cemetery, Redden Hill in Bells Landing.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home.

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.

Paul F. Moore Jr., 68, of Mahaffey died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his home.

Born Nov. 19, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Paul F. Moore Sr. and Rose (Carson) Moore.

Mr. Moore was of the Christian faith.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a 1964 graduate of the Bradford High School.  He was a life member of the VFW Post No. 813 in Dubois and a member of the American Legion Post No. 17 in Dubois.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Carol Moore.

Mr. Moore is survived by one daughter, Jesse M. Putnam and her husband Richard of New Castle; one son, Paul F. Moore III of Mahaffey; one brother, William Moore and his wife, Donna of Bradford; one grandson Xavier A. Gibbs; and two nieces, Jill and Susan Moore.

At Mr. Moore’s request, there will be no viewing or funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post No. 813, 114 Fuller St., Dubois, PA 15801.

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

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

Joan F. Brown, 72, of Morrisdale died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Dec. 21, 1942 in Port Matilda, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Katherine Dixon Williams.

She was a member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Philipsburg.

She was married to Rodney Brown Sr. on Aug. 25, 1962 at the Church of Nazarene in Philipsburg. He survives in Morrisdale.

Mrs. Brown is survived by two daughters, Robin Pilosky and her husband, Joseph of Morrisdale and Rhonda Leahy and her husband, Jack of South Carolina and two sons, Rodney Brown Jr. of North Philipsburg and Randy Brown Sr. of Wallaceton.

She is also survived by two sisters, Connie Myers of Philipsburg and Jeanie Foltz and her husband, Jim of Dillsburg; one brother, Ronald Williams and his wife, Joanne of Milesburg; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ramey; a sister, Debra Meckley; and two brothers, Raymond and Richard Williams.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Philipsburg, with the Rev. W. Dean Krause officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church after the services.

There will not be any public visitation.

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

Obituary Notice: John C. Barber (Provided photo)

John C. Barber, 90, of Clearfield died Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born April 8, 1924 in Clearfield, a son of the late Carmen and Rose (Castagnola) Barba.

Mr. Barber was employed for 42 years at Harbison Walker Refractories, Clearfield, until it closed in 1983. He was Catholic by faith.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II with the European Theatre and the Anti-Aircraft unit.

He was a member of the Clearfield American Legion John Lewis Shade Post No. 6 and the Clearfield Sons of Italy Lodge No. 189. He also loved gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Edith M. (McKee) Barber, whom he wed Sept. 7, 1978; three step-children, Marlene Johnson of Clearfield, Russell A. Shaw of Lancaster, Calif., and Katharine Dove and husband David of Fairfield, Ohio; five step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; a sister, Sara Castagnola of Tyrone; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Barba; two half-brothers, Sam Barba and Santo Barbara; and an infant brother, John.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Dr. Joleen A. Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

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

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

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

Kerry L. Starr, 45, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born May 16, 1969 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Bryan Aveni and Marcella (Conrad) Aveni.  Her mother survives and lives in Woodland.

On May 14, 1994, she married Michael A. Starr Jr.  He survives.

She was a third grade teacher at Philipsburg Elementary School.  She worked for the Philipsburg-Osceola School District for 18 years.

She was a member of the Tri County Church, where she was a leader of one of the “Welcome Teams.” She was actively involved in her children’s sporting events involving DuBois Wrestling and the DuBois Little League.

She enjoyed walking, going to the beach and being with her family, friends and church family. Most importantly, she enjoyed being a mom to her boys.

She is survived by her sons, Matthew M. Starr and Garrett M. Starr, both at home; a brother, Jeff Aveni and his wife, Rhonda and their two sons, Ty and Bo of Woodland; and a sister, Drena Pry and her husband, Neal of Bigler.

She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Tri County Church with Pastor David Bish and Pastor Dan Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family strongly suggests that memorials be sent to the Tri County Church, 1881 Old 255 Rd., DuBois, PA 15801 and or a cancer research project of the donor’s choice.

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

Obituary Notice: Donald B. Pentland (Provided photo)

Donald B. Pentland, 71, of Glen Richey died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born March 22, 1944 in Worchester, Mass., he was the son of Donald B. and Beatrice (Rhoades) Pentland.

Mr. Pentland had served as a policeman for Curwensville Borough. He had also worked in the AC/Refrigeration industry both for both himself and other companies for many years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. He had attended the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Clearfield and been a member of the Curwensville L.O.O.M. and the former Lawrence Grange.

On July 8, 1992, he wed the former Deborah Hines, whom survives along with two children, Melanie Gillingham of Clearfield and Donald W. Pentland and his companion, Samantha Young of Osceola Mills; and three step-sons Matthew Spratt and his wife, Malinda of Falls Creek and Jeremiah Spratt and Timothy Spratt, both of Clearfield.

Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Amasa, Vance, Chase, Gage, Lily, Taven and Vincent and a nephew, Bill Bridge of Philadelphia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Diane Bridge; and a niece, Lynn Bridge.

A memorial service for Mr. Pentland will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville with the Rev. John F. White officiating.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. Wednesday until time of services at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 300 State 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.

Joan I. Anthony, 55, of Clearfield died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born March 4, 1960 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Elmer H. and Jacquelin M. (Hall) Flood.

She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Anthony Sr., whom she wed June 24, 1989; a son, Mark Anthony Jr. of Clearfield; a brother, David Flood of Philadelphia; and a sister, Maryanne Coleman and her husband, William of Philadelphia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Crookshanks and a brother, Patrick Flood.

In accordance of her wishes, there will be no public services held at this time.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mark Anthony Sr., 419 E. Market St., Clearfield.

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

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

Laurinda J. Neilson, 74, of DuBois died Monday, March 30, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Nov. 20, 1940 in Lyons, NY, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Marie (Donnely) Schmuck.

On Feb. 20, 1960, she married George T. Neilson.  He survives.

Mrs. Neilson was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in DuBois.

She is survived by four children Callie Alta Lynch and her husband, Patrick of the Island of Siapan, Heidi Marie Holtz and her husband, Rodney of Mundy’s Corner, Jorja Yasovsky and her husband, David of Bellefonte and Paul E. Neilson and his wife, Yvonne of St. Marys; a sister, Ethel Barcus of Upland, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Fredino and Janet Sanchez and one grandchild.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 403 Patterson Ave. in DuBois, with Elder Peter Horm officiating.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Frederick Novak (Provided photo)

Frederick Novak, 76, of Kirby, Texas and formerly of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.

Born Sept. 30, 1938 in Osceola Mills, he was the son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Kochan) Novak.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Novak was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the U.S. Army in 1982.  He was a 1956 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Paul, Joseph, Michael and Stephen Novak and one brother-in-law, Joseph Vingless.

He is survived by two sisters, Anna Mae Croyle and her husband, Charles of Philipsburg and Mary Vingless of Morann; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Kathy Mechtel.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills with the Rev. Father Scott Lill officiating.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Ramey.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, April 6 and from 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 until the funeral. A vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded by Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

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

Donald Chakan, 72, of Munson died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his residence.

Born Feb. 27, 1943 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ida Neff Chakan Burge.

Mr. Chakan was retired from General Motors. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

He was married to Gertrude Chakan, whom had preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Houdeshell of Munson; Doris Stover of Potters Mill; Nancy Etzweiler of Munson; Judy Bruno of Drifting; and Donna Burge of California.

He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Chakan was preceded in death by three brothers, Bob and Wayne Burge and Ronald Chakan.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be private.

There will not be any public visitation.

Alvin Wesley Allen, 90, of Dallas Ga., and formerly of New York, Florida and Redden Hill, Bells Landing, Pa., died Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga.

Born July 15, 1924 in Stratford, NH, he was the son of Clayton Burnett and Ina Bell (Barney) Allen.  Mr. Allen was retired as a machinist for Niagara Cutter Tool and Die Co. in North Tonawanda, NY.

He attended the Pickett’s Mill Baptist Church in Dallas, Ga., and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Ansonville, Pa.  He was a “born again Christian.”

He was also a member of the Senior Group of Zion Baptist Church. He attended the prayer meetings there, and was a former custodian of the church.  He also enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp.

On Sept. 7, 1946, he wed the former Ruth E. Wood, whom survives along with two daughters and two sons, Kathryn Hibbard and her husband, Keith of Dallas, Ga., David Allen and his wife, Candy of Sanborn, NY, Larry Allen and his wife, Jeannine of Tonawanda, NY and Valerie Williams and her husband, Daniel of Paxinos, Pa.  Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Joshua; and a sister, Mary Allen Halber.  He was the last member of his generation.

Funeral services for Mr. Allen will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Baptist Church, 12004 Tyrone Pike, Irvona, with Pastor Brian D. Barrett officiating.

Burial will be in the Watts Cemetery Redden Hill, Bells Landing, Pa.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 300 State St., Curwensville, and again from 12 p.m. Saturday until the time of services at the church.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Zion Baptist Church, 12004 Tyrone Pike, Irvona, PA  16656.

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: Eileen Withey Weaver (Provided photo)

Eileen Withey Weaver, 43, of Bluemont, Va., and formerly of Curwensville, died Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Fairfax Hospital in Virginia.

Born Aug. 7, 1971 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Richard and Zoe Long Withey of Olanta.

She was a graduate of the Curwensville Area High School. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

She was employed by Human Technology in McClean, Va. as a program manager.

On Oct. 8, 2005, she married her soulmate, Jim Weaver. They were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Emily, on Sept. 24, 2008.

She was an active member of the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Sterling, Va. Also, she was very active in her daughter, Emily’s school and her many activities.

She had a love of life that was infectious to all who were fortunate enough to be around her. This love included all four-footed creatures, as well.

She was involved in animal rescues and a board member of the Gingersnap Girls Foundation Equine Sanctuary. She will be sadly missed by so many who loved her.

She is survived by her husband, James Weaver, and their daughter, Emily, both of Bluemont, Va.; her parents, Richard and Zoe Withey of Olanta; and her brother, Paul Withey and his wife, Jennifer of Columbia, Pa.

She is also survived by her uncle, Robert Withey of Clearfield; her sister-in-law, Sandy Weaver of Dallas, Texas; and her sister-in-law, Lee Ann Jakubik and her husband, Dennis of Brownstown, Mich., and their children, Nicole and Sam.

She was preceded in death by both her paternal and maternal grandparents and both her mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Services were held Tuesday, March 31 at the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Sterling, Va.

Family and friends will also be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home in Clearfield.

A private, family burial will be held at the Bloomington Cemetery in Curwensville.

However, the family would like to extend an invitation for friends to attend a 12 p.m. luncheon on Friday at the Glen Richey Fire Hall.

Questions concerning arrangements should be directed to the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home of Clearfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Riverside Presbyterian Church, 46040 Center Oak Plaza, # 130, Sterling, VA 20166 or the Gingersnap Girls Foundation Equine Sanctuary, at 101 Ivandale Rd., Hamilton, VA 20158.

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

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

Gertrude “Arlene” Sidelinger, 78, of DuBois and formerly of Sabula, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Nov. 27, 1936 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Sheridan R. and Mary G. (Conrad) Solada.

On July 21, 1956, she married Harold “Wayne” Sidelinger.  He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2003.

She retired from the Brockway Glass Company after 30 years of service.

She was Methodist by faith.  She enjoyed crocheting and crafts and playing Bingo; most of all, she loved being with her family.

She is survived by her children, Charles H. Sidelinger and his wife, Patty of Morrison, Colo., Mary L. Harvey and her husband, David of DuBois and Chuck H. Sidelinger Jr. of Sabula; a brother, Sheridan Solada of Sabula; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lauretta Conrad and Shelda Wagner and two brothers, Everett and Gail Solada.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Orndorff officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Temple Baptist Church, 590 Lincoln Dr., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Albert Thomas ”Abby” Novitsky, 92, of DuBois died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Oct. 17, 1922, he was the son of the late John and Twila (Balukonias) Novitsky.

He was a 1941 graduate of the St. Joseph School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was the carman for the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroads for 41 years.

Mr. Novitsky was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

He was also a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17, the Sandy Hose Co. Fireman’s Club and the former Lithuanian Independence Club.

He was a past member of the West Sandy Hose Co., where he served as captain of the Fire Police for many years. He was a 61-year member of the Central District Fireman’s Association.

He is survived by a sister, Irene Yanek of DuBois and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Anthony and Leonard Novitsky.

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

A military ritual service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.  Full military honors will be accorded from the church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 25 Robinson St., DuBois, PA 15801 and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Leone H. Vaughn, 89, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Dec. 18, 1925 in RD Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Summerfield F. and Mary E. (Bair) Test.

She married Edwin L. Vaughn on July 7, 1945 in Philipsburg and who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1998.

Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the New Life Center in Philipsburg.

She was first employed as a packer with the General Cigar Company in Philipsburg and then as a seamstress with the Charles Navasky & Co. in Philipsburg until her retirement.  She was a 1944 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

Mrs. Vaughn’s maternal and paternal families have been instrumental during the formative years of the Philipsburg area.

The W.T. Bair family published the former Philipsburg Journal from 1888 until 1938 and founded the former Daily Journal, which was published from 1888 until 1977.

Her paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Test, opened Philipsburg’s first tannery in 1816, operated Philipsburg’s first tavern and was one of the financial contributors to the construction of the former Erie Pike.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Kathryn Hudak, Ruth Ashcroft, Isabel Williams, Mary Carr and Dorothy Patterson and three brothers, Lt. Col. Charles Test, Earl Test and Robert Test.  She was the last of her generation.

She is survived by one daughter, Ruth A. Tulwits and her husband, Robert G. of RD Philipsburg, and two sons, Jerry L. Vaughn and his wife, Kathryn and Robert L. “Bob” Vaughn and his wife, Patricia, both of Orange City, Fla.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Bryan D. Tulwits of Philipsburg and Rhonda J. (Vaughn) Poff, Michael R. Vaughn and his wife, Alisha, Matthew D. Vaughn and his wife, Kristy and Jeffrey A. Vaughn and his wife, Erica, all of Orange City, Fla., and six great-grandchildren, Tayler Poff, Brooke Poff, Kelsey Vaughn, Abigail Vaughn, Evan Vaughn and Morgan Perez, all of Orange City, Fla.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. John T. Dill officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Center, P.O. Box 250, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

John C. Kephart, 67, a resident of the ARC of Centre County, State College, died Friday, March 27, 2015.

Born Nov. 13, 1947 in Washington, Pa., he was a son of the late John F. and Eleanor Jean (Jones) Kephart.

He had been employed with SKILLS and Weis Market.

He was a board member of the ARC and a member of the Nittany Lion Fan Club. He was an avid fan of Penn State football, Pittsburgh Pirates and NASCAR, especially Dale Jarrett.

He is survived by a brother, Gary Kephart and his wife, Tami of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two nephews, Alex Kephart and Nicklaus Kephart, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; an aunt, Marie Jones Henderson of Philipsburg; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an uncle, Charles “Bud” Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 17 at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating. Burial will be in the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Centre County, 1840 N. Atherton St., State College, PA 16803.

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

Helen Matuzick, 90, of DuBois died Friday, April 3, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born Jan. 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Agnes (Rebich) Matuzick.

She retired from Christ the King Manor. Prior to that, she worked at B.F. Goodrich in DuBois.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She was a past member of Adrian Sandy Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by three sisters, Mary Colville, Elizabeth Bigar and Jane “Bunny” Astori, all of DuBois.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Catherine Bodnar, Ann Wilson, Madeline Fauls and Barbara Davis and five brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Francis, Stephen and George Matuzick.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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