Mildred Rothrock, 92, of Wallaceton died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Wallaceton.

Born April 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Zella Conser Knepp.

Mrs. Rothrock was a member of the Wallaceton United Methodist Church. She was a life member of the Wallaceton Volunteer Fire Company; she was in the fire company for 52 years.

She was married to James Wesley Rothrock. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2002.

She’s survived by two daughters, Betty Steinkamp and Mary English and her husband, Charles and one son, Terry “Butch” Rothrock, all of Wallaceton; one brother, Robert Knepp of Philipsburg; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Franklin Knepp; one grandson, Brian English; one great-grandson, Johnathan Youstic; one daughter-in-law, Andrea Jean Rothrock; and one son-in-law, Donald Steinkamp.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Steve DeSantis officiating. Burial will be in the Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

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

Lewis J. Baughman, 91, of Reynoldsville died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born Sept. 21, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mable (Bundy) Crose.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II.  He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

On Dec. 25, 1945, he married Ethel (Bish) Baughman.  She survives.  They celebrated 69 years of marriage this past December.

He retired from Howe’s Leather in Mt. Jewett and Ridgway after 36 years of service.  He worked alongside his wife, Ethel, and they both retired on the same day.  After he and his wife retired, they were full time RVer’s.

Mr. Baughman was a member of the Emmanuel Boone Mountain Church for many years, where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Fire Department and an ambulance driver for the Mt. Jewett Volunteer Ambulance.  He was past president of the International Camping Club.

He is survived by three children, Ronald Baughman of Lakewood, Colo., Judy Griswald of Mt. Jewett and LuAnn Ackley of Akron, Ohio; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Ellis Jones.

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

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor David Woods officiating.

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

Burial will be in Boone Mountain Cemetery.

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

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

Adam Weitosh, 80, of Philipsburg died Friday, April 3, 2015 at his residence.

Born June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Andrew and Amelia Weitosh.

Mr. Weitosh enjoyed fishing, flowers and being around his family.

He’s survived by two sisters, Josephine Lake of Harrisburg and Helen Schnarrs of New Liberty. He’s also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

A memorial service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Weitosh wished to be cremated.

There will not be any public visitation.

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

Velma Holliday, 94, of Grassflat died Friday, April 3, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois.

Born June 9, 1920 in Keewaydin, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Dora Holt Gross.

Mrs. Holliday attended the Forest Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.

She’s survived by two daughters, Judy Holliday of Morrisdale and Nancy Perschka of Winburne and five sons, Eury Holliday of Palm Bay, Fla., Elwood Holliday of Morrisdale and David Holliday, William Holliday and Donald Holliday, all of Grassflat.

She’s also survived by 31 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Holliday was the last member of her generation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Clair Dunlap; two infant great-grandsons; four brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Kevin Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Keewaydin Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Vila M. Wisor, 84, of Mineral Springs died Thursday, April 2, 2015 at her residence.

She was born July 21, 1930 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Clark and Annabel (Amon) Condon.

Mrs. Wisor was a homemaker.

She previously owned and operated a kennel. She had a true love for all domestic animals.

She also enjoyed traveling and visiting her son, Brian in Florida.
She attended the Lighthouse Evangelical Church, West Decatur.

She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Wisor and his wife, Debbie of West Decatur and Brian L. Wisor of Key West, Fla.; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Kenneth Jr., Matthew and Starla; four great-grandchildren, Leah, Lily, Michael and Jaycee; and a sister, Reita Elslager and her husband, Darwin of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. ‘Cob’ Wisor on Aug. 13, 1992 and whom she wed Dec. 27, 1948.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Edward Wisor and an infant sister, Bessie Condon.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Stanley M. Wisor officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery, Shawville.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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

Obituary Notice: Samuel W. Domblesky (Provided photo)

Samuel W. Domblesky, 78, of Munson died Friday, April 3, 2015 at his home.

Born Jan. 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Louis and Alice (Drobnak) Domblesky.

He married Barbara J. (Sanko) Domblesky on April 23, 1962 in Winchester, Va.; she survives at home.

Mr. Domblesky was a member of the Forest Baptist Church in Winburne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes Faust, Catherine Hubler and Virginia Domblesky and two brothers, Joseph and David Domblesky.

Along with his wife, Mr. Domblesky is survived by two daughters, Patti Arnold and her husband, Alan of Grassflat and RuthAnn Gearhart of Clearfield and a son, Mark S. Domblesky and his wife, Denice of Norristown.

He is also survived by two sisters, Marie Golemboski of Osceola Mills and Veronica Harvey and her husband, Fred of Munson; two brothers, Bernard Domblesky and his wife, Thelma of Scottdale and Paul Domblesky and his wife, Billie Jean of Wagontown; and four grandchildren, Andrew Arnold and his wife, Liane, Alison Arnold, John Arnold and Jessica Gearhart.

A private viewing and memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family, with Pastor Susan Radel and the Rev. John Dill officiating.  Burial will be at the Forest Baptist Cemetery in Winburne.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Thomas S. Wenger (Provided photo)

Thomas S. Wenger, 72, of Philipsburg died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born Dec. 25, 1942 in West Reading, he was the son of the late Earl F. and Sara (Althouse) Wenger.

He married the former Winifred H. Jones on Aug. 9, 1975 at the Falling Springs Presbyterian Church in Chambersburg. She survives at home.

Mr. Wenger had served in the U.S. Army in Europe until his discharge in 1964.  He was the transportation manager for Child Advocates of Blair County (Head Start) until his retirement in 2005.

He was a 1961 graduate of the Milton Hershey School in Hershey. He had also attended the University of New Hampshire.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Wenger and a sister, Joann Scherer.

Along with his wife, Mr. Wenger is survived by a son, Keith T. Wenger and his wife, Deborah of Nicholasville, Ky., and two sisters, Miriam Imes of Englewood, Fla., and Lynda Shuff of Exeter.

He is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Christina and Tiffany Fields, both of Lexington, Ky., and four step-great-grandchildren, Madison, Sydney, Taylor and Luke Thomas.

A memorial wake will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Philipsburg Elks Country Club.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Moshannon Valley YMCA, P.O. Box 426, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Anthony M. Mikolajczyk (Provided photo)

Anthony M. Mikolajczyk, 70, of Clearfield died Monday, April 6, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born July 12, 1944 in Olean, a son of the late Anthony Francis and Rose (Nickola) Mikolajczyk.

He was a graduate of Arch Bishop Walsh High School, Olean, NY. In 1963, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He continued serving his country for the next 14 years with the Reserves.

Upon moving to Clearfield, he was employed with the Pennsylvania State Department of Forestry. His greatest passion was hunting, be it turkey, deer or bear. He was a longstanding member of the Wild Turkey Federation and the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by a daughter, Ann Marie Todd and her husband, Darron of Bridgeville, Del.; two granddaughters, Holly and Regan; a sister, Mary Ann Triesky and her husband, Anthony of Olean, NY; a nephew, John Triesky and his wife, Amanda of Lebanon; and three great-nephews, Tobias, Jacob and Samuel.

A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to cancer research.

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

Obituary Notice: Edwina C. Ford (Provided photo)

Edwina C. Ford, 72, of Philipsburg died Monday, April 6, 2015 at her home.

She was born Dec. 1, 1942 in Clearfield, the daughter of Robert L. and Ruth M. (Wood) Wisor.

Ms. Ford was a homemaker.

She is survived by six children, Joyce Holden and her husband, Vance of Horntown, Va., Wendy Routch of Harrisburg, Jackie Jordan and her husband, Don of Kissimmee, Fla., Teresa Irwin and Rhonda Myers, both of Philipsburg, and Richard Irwin and his wife, Stephanie of Williamsburg, Va., 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nylene Casher and her husband, James of Tioga.

Ms. Ford was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L. Ford, whom died May 22, 2008; a son, Brent A. Irwin; a grandson, Austin Irwin; a granddaughter, Tresca Jordan; and two sisters, Allegra Kopelock and Linda Weber.

Honoring Ms. Ford’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave., Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207.

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

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

Kimberly Jo (Close) Yaple, 57, died peacefully in her home in Indiana, Pa., on Sunday, April 5, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was a 10-year breast cancer survivor but lost a battle with colon cancer.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lamont E. Close Jr. and her mother, Barbara (Shoff) Close.

She is survived by her husband, Curtis Yaple; her son, Jason Yaple and his wife, Haley Sankey; and her daughter, Erica Snyder and her husband, Steve and their children, Kamryn and Jacob.

She is also survived by her brother, Monte Close and her sister, Carol (Close) Carson and their families.

Born June 23, 1957, she was a proud 1975 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School, where she was heavily involved in the music programs.

Mrs. Yaple pursued a desire to help people as a career, holding several medical assistant positions.

Her love of animals helped her to easily transition into the farming life she married into on July 22, 1976.

As a wife on the Yaple Family Farm in Houtzdale, she did what most farming wives do – everything. Though almost always short on funds, she and Curt raised a family rich with love and affection.

She spent the majority of her life in the Moshannon Valley, moving to Curwensville for a period before settling in Indiana, Pa., to be close to her greatest joy, her grandchildren.

Mrs. Yaple was active with the Presbyterian Church of Madera, where she served in multiple positions. She worked diligently as a volunteer of Mo Valley Music Association and multiple other philanthropies.

A memorial service to celebrate Mrs. Yaple’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shelocta Community Presbyterian Church, 182 S. Ridge Rd., Shelocta. There will be a meal immediately following.

Though Mrs. Yaple truly loved flowers, she has always wished for any gifts to go to the greater good of all. Please consider a donation to the Shelocta Community Church listed above.

Mrs. Yaple will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor, easy laugh and her gracious smile.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. in Madera.  Online condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Christine J. Caltabach, 60, of Philipsburg and formerly of Johnstown, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born Dec. 13, 1954 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth C. and M. Virginia (Helsel) Caltabach.

She was a graduate of Richland Township High School and of the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

She worked in home health care in the Philipsburg area. She was previously employed with Berkebile Construction, Johnstown.

She was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church, Johnstown.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed learning, writing and art.

She is survived by a sister, Kathy Erb and her husband, Gary of Johnstown and her cat, “Sweet Pea.”

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Private services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to a local humane society.

The family would like to thank her friends Cindy, TJ, Scott and Alexis for helping to care for her.

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.

Mary G. (Frantz) Piestrack, 95, of Beccaria died Monday, April 6, 2015 at Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital.

Born July 7, 1919 in Parker, she was the daughter of the late Vergil V. and Mary (Jordan) Frantz.

She graduated in 1938 from Parker High School in Armstrong County and later from the Butler Business College.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Madera.

She was married in Cleveland, Ohio on Aug. 25, 1947 to the late John J. Piestrack.

She is survived by six children, Thomas J. Piestrack of Beccaria, Christine M. (John) Barrelle of Elizabethtown, Barbara A. (Wayne) Mosley of Shippensburg, Elaine (William) Washell of Shallotte, NC, Ronald B. (Nancy) Piestrack of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Joyce F. (David) Hannah of Portland, Tenn., and  two sisters, Martha Guntrum of Fordland, Mo., and Helen Hagan of Parker.

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Becky Hoover, John Barrelle, Scott Barrelle, Debbie Bush, Michelle Piestrack, Matthew Mosley, Benjamin Mosley, William Washell, Christopher Washell, Jason Washell, Emily Hannah and Andrew Hannah; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John J. Piestrack, and a grandson, John Piestrack.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Zab Amar officiating. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Madera.

Condolences may be sent to: www.kruise-spewock.com.

Paul Gallo Jr., 96, of Philipsburg died Monday, April 6, 2015 at his residence.

Born April 19, 1918, he was the son of the late Paul Sr. and Mary (Guy) Gallo.

He married the former Elizabeth (Betty) Richards on Nov. 19, 1949 in Philipsburg. She survives in Philipsburg.

Mr. Gallo was affiliated with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Philipsburg.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a mechanic with the General Cigar factory in Philipsburg for 30 years until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary, Sue and Ann and three brothers, John, Andrew and Michael.  He was the last of his generation.

Along with his wife, Mr. Gallo is survived by two daughters, Michal M. “Shelly” Mease and her husband, Terry S. and Lisa M. Sievers and her husband, Alfred “Al” C. Jr., both of Philipsburg; two sons, Wayne B. Gallo of Jersey City, NJ and Paul J. Gallo II and his wife, Marianne of Middletown; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no public visitation or funeral service.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.

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

Friends may sign the online guestbook at beeezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Virginia M. Barrett (Provided photo)

Virginia Mae Barrett, 84, of Kerrmoor died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her residence.

Born Nov. 2, 1930 in New Millport, she was the daughter of Byron and Ethel (Swatsworth) Sloppy.  Mrs. Barret was a homemaker and affiliated with the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City.

On Nov. 13, 1952 in Mahaffey, she wed James Blair Barrett, whom preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1999.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Henry and Lenora Sloppy; her maternal grandparents, Arthur and Fay Swatsworth; a son, Nelson Barrett; a granddaughter, Jacqueline Barrett; a grandson, Michael Barrett; and two sisters, Esther Sloppy and Hallie “Betty” Bloom.

Surviving are two children, Russell Sloppy and his wife, Nancy of Kerrmoor and Sharon Seger and her husband, George of Curwensville; six grandchildren, Russell, Wade and Jason Sloppy, Matthew and Courtney Segar and Christopher Barrett; and nine great-grandchildren Joshua, Hayden, Jacob, Jonah and Jett Sloppy, Taylor Segar, Brittany and Brandon Wagner and Lauren Tobias.

Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters,  Byron “Jerry” Sloppy and his wife, Elaine and Shirley Cowfer and her husband, Fred, both of New Millport, Olive Haney of Curwensville and Mervil Sloppy and his wife, Nancy of Clearfield and her good friend, Mary Wetherson.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service for Mrs. Barrett will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Faith Bible Church in Lumber City, with the Rev. Scott Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 or the Orphans of the Storm, 412 Hill 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.

Annette E. Butz, 71, DuBois died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born April 24, 1943 in Neville Township, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Annette E. (Elder) Caton.  She was the youngest child of 16 children.

She retired from the Brockway Glass Co. after many years of service.  After her retirement, she worked at the DuBois Harley Davidson shop.

She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Snyder and her husband, Clyde and Wesley Heverley, both of DuBois, and Jesse Stretch of Clayton, NC, and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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.

Joan L. Hipps, 88, of Mineral Springs died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Hipps was born March 22, 1927 in Mineral Springs, the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Wisor) Peters.

She had worked in the meat department at Riverside Market.

Mrs. Hipps was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two sons, Frank Hipps Sr. and his wife, Glenna of Olanta and Tim Hipps and his wife, Trudy of Hershey and four grandchildren, Frank Hipps Jr. and his wife, Beth, Holly Hipps, Tim Hipps II and his wife, Kristin and Tarrah Berrier and her husband, Andrew.

She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Paige Palmer, Hunter Hipps, Emma Hipps, Cassie Hipps, Tigue Hipps and Eamon Hipps and one brother, Neldon Peters and his wife, Jane.

Mrs. Hipps was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl “Ed” Hipps, whom died Oct. 4, 2003 and whom she married Nov. 2, 1948; two brothers, Charles and McKnight Peters; and two sisters, Betty Stone and Gerry Wilson.

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

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. An additional hour of viewing will be held at the church Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.

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

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

Edith Elizabeth Musser, 87, of Winburne died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born Nov. 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Amelia Hildegard Wickman Holt.

Mrs. Musser was affiliated with the Methodist faith. She was a graduate of the Morris Township High School.

She’s survived by her long-time companion, Jerry Little of Winburne.

She’s survived by her daughter, Diana J. Berry of Truth or Consequences, NM and her step-daughters, Geri and Glenn Stanza, Debbie and Jim Couturiaux and Mary Lou and Tim Stine.

She’s also survived by her grandchildren, Michael Barnyak of Philipsburg and Rebecca Griffin of Longmont, Colo.; three great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren, Daniel, Kevin, Ryan, Jimmy, Briana, Kiley and Isabelle and her brother, Tom Holt of Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Musser; one son, Richard Musser; two sisters, Helen and Jean; and one brother, John.

There will not be any public visitation. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.

The Johnson Funeral Home of Grassflat is serving the family.

Ralph R. Johnston Sr., 94, of DuBois died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Dec. 22, 1920, he was the son of the late Ralph C. and Marjorie E. (Clarke) Johnston.

He was married to Kathleen F. (Liedl) Johnston.  She preceded him in death on May 2, 1968.

Mr. Johnston was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II aboard the DM31 J. William Ditter.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He loved to read the newspaper and watch the news, especially news involving politics.

He is survived by two sons, Ralph R. Johnston Jr. and Stephen E. Johnston, both of DuBois; a daughter, Mary R. Myers and her husband, William of Hughesville; a brother, Jack Johnston of Punxsutawney; and two grandchildren, Ross M. and Jill L. Myers.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Dequinze and five brothers, James, Seth, Harry, George and Earl Johnston.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.

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

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

Beverly Jean “Sis Flood, 64, of Osceola Mills died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her residence.

Born Jan. 20, 1951 in Morrisdale, she was the daughter of the late James Sr. and Mary Hazel Gray.

She was married to David T. Flood, whom preceded her in death on April 9, 2008.

She is survived by a step-daughter, Tara Rebar (Lenny); a step-son, Pete Flood (Nicole); four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

She is survived by a sister, Nancy Baney of Osceola Mills and two brothers, James Gray Jr. of Munson and Albert Gray of Grampian.

She is survived by her nieces, Jennifer “Jenni” Marie Seshadri (Sud) and Autumn Gray and nephews, Dale Baney Jr. (Kelli), Christopher Gray (Janna) and Jerry Lee Flood (Barbara).

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale.

There will not be any public visitation.

Obituary Notice: Levetta J. (Meek) “Betty” Baughman (Provided photo)

Levetta J. (Meek) “Betty” Baughman, 97, of Osceola Mills died Saturday, April 11, 2015 at her home.

Born June 28, 1917 in (Twigg Settlement) Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Wiliamina (Spatzer) Meek.

She married Lester M. “Stump” Baughman on July 6, 1938 in Osceola Mills; he preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1994,

Mrs. Baughman was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Osceola Mills and the Osceola Mills Civic Club.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Phillip Dixon; two sisters; six brothers; two close nieces, Leona Drochak and Rosalie Britton; and a great-niece, Evelyn Drochak.

Mrs. Baughman is survived by four daughters, Florence Johnson and her husband, Robert of Lockport, NY, Dorothy Keith and her husband, Lon and Bonnie Friday and her husband, Conrad, both of Osceola Mills, and Sally Dixon of Philipsburg; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a close niece, Christine Showers; and several other nieces and nephews.

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

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 75 Summit Ln., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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