Obituary Notice: Eulalia Winebold (Provided photo)

Eulalia Winebold, 82, of Curry Run, Mahaffey, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her residence.

Born June 28, 1932 in Punxsutawney, she was the daughter of Lloyd Barrett and Eletha M. (McKeown) Barrett Redden.

Mrs. Winebold was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bells Landing Baptist Church.

She was first wed to James Redden; he preceded her in death April 6, 1967. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Raymond Redden; a sister, Clara Bell Straw; and a brother, Frank Barrett.

She then wed Joseph Winebold on March 30, 1968. He survives along with five children, Eva Jean Komonczi and her husband, Charles and Rob Redden and his wife, Peggy, both of Curwensville, Betty Pontillo Redden of Clearfield and James Redden and his wife, Mandy and Jody Winebold and companion Fawn Bell, both of Grampian.

Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Dickey of Bells Landing.

Funeral services for Mrs. Winebold will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating.

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

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions 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.

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Hoover, 85, of DuBois died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing home.

She was born July 1, 1929 in Curwensville, the daughter of Joseph George and Mary Ann (Mokerish) Lash. She was protestant by faith.

She was a housewife. She was also a secretary for her husband’s chiropractic practice.

She was a wonderful mom and grandmother, “Nan,” with a great sense of humor. She will be very sadly missed by all. She enjoyed watching the Steelers, fishing, crocheting and word puzzle books.

She is survived by four sons and a daughter, Dr. William Hoover and his wife, Barbara of Luthersburg, Dr. Mark Hoover and his wife, Teddy of Penfield, Dr. Gary Hoover and his wife, Carla of Hyde, Drs. Randy
Hoover and his wife, Ann of Punxsutawney and Linda VanCuren and her husband, Ed of DuBois.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Cindy, Dr. Bill, Mike and John Hoover, Mark, Katie Hoover, Gary Jr., David and Emily Hoover, Cody and Austin Hoover, Beth, Andy and Miranda VanCuren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Fred Hoover Jr. to whom she was married Oct. 31, 1953 and whom died March 29, 2012; five brothers, Mike, Edward, Joseph, John and Steve Lash; and four sisters, Mary Levisky, Ann Peserchick, Margaret Majerski and Katherine Lash.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mohney Yargar Funeral Chapel Inc. with Pastor Kevin Bockus officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday until the hour of services at the funeral home.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the DuBois Nursing Home, P.O. Box 307, DuBois, PA 1580l or Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

To send an online tribute, go to www.mohney-yargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com.

Mary M. Olosky, 70, of Curwensville died Friday, April 24, 2015 at her home.

Mrs. Olosky was born Sept. 27, 1944 in Curwensville, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Mildred E. (Kramer) Moyer.

She had worked for Clearfield Cheese for 18 years. She retired from the Curwensville Area School District as a custodian.

Mrs. Olosky was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church of Curwensville.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was an avid country line dancer.

She is survived by her husband, James E. Olosky to whom she was married June 5, 1976, and two children, Corrina A. Ricketts and her husband, Dave of Ranson, W.Va., and Samuel J. Maney and his wife, Francine of Curwensville.

She is also survived by four grandchildren, Brian Ricketts and his wife, Tammy, Michelle Ricketts, Justin Maney and his wife, Hannah and Sierra Maney; four great-grandchildren, Brintin, Briley and Blaze Ricketts and Blaydron Cupano; a sister, Dorothy J. Young of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Olosky was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James, Ronald, Lawrence, Robert and Howard Moyer; and four sisters, Kathrine Moyer, Betty Flanagan, Helen Strunk and Marjorie Van Scoyoc.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield. The rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. and a vigil service will be held at 6 p.m., both at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, Curwensville, with the Rev. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Anthony W. “Tony” Pavlick Sr. (Provided photo)

Anthony W. “Tony” Pavlick Sr., 78, of Philipsburg died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Nov. 15, 1936 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Anton and Helen A. (Hydock) Pavlick.

He married the former Beatrice M. Herr on Aug. 24, 1957 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg. She survives at home.

Mr. Pavlick was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Philipsburg. He was also a lifetime member of the Clearfield Beagle Club.  He was a lover of Beagle dogs and judged many field trials.  He had many friends from various Beagle clubs and will be sadly missed.

He was a mechanic and supervisor with several companies, including the General Cigar Co. of Philipsburg until its closing.  He was then employed with C-cor Electronics in State College and lastly with the Cannondale Plant in Black Moshannon, rural Philipsburg, until his retirement.  He was a 1955 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Anthony W. Pavlick II.

Along with his wife, Mr. Pavlick is survived by a daughter, Patty Shaw and her husband, Jeff of Philipsburg; a sister, Helen Leskovansky of Philipsburg; and five grandchildren, Brianna Pavlick, Mandi Reed, Clay Shaw, Paige Shaw and Roxanne Shaw, along with her son, Cameron Dixon, who were especially close to Mr. Pavlick and his wife, Beatrice and resided with them.  He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

There will be no public visitation or funeral service.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clearfield Beagle Club, 267 Beagle Area Rd. Dubois, PA 15801.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

William D. Thompson, 84, of New Cumberland died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Hershey Medical Center. Born Nov. 25, 1930 in Tarentum, he was the son of the late Robert and Betty Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was a member of the Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, Etters. He retired as a staff sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Mr. Thompson served during the Korean War and Vietnam era.

He married Betty Jane Rothrock Thompson on Feb. 13, 1951 in Frederick, Md. She preceded him in death Aug. 28, 2011.

He’s survived by two sons, Douglas Thompson and his wife, Deborah of Mechanicsburg and James Thompson and his wife, Karen of New Freedom; five grandchildren, Jason, Matthew, Jennifer and Christopher Thompson and Brittany Thompson Smith; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. He was the last of his generation.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Timothy D. Richmond officiating. Burial will be in the Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the Moshannon Valley Honor Guard.

Evelyn (Kost) Peslipsky, 94, of Houtzdale died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born March 25, 1921 in Janesville, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Rudiak) Kost.

She was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Peslipsky of Houtzdale and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Metro Peslipsky; four sisters, Ann Kostura, Marie Youstic, Helen Kost and Margaret Ludwig; and six brothers, Charles, Pete, Metro, Frank, John and infant George Kost.

She was the last of her generation.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.

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

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

Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 205, Ramey, PA 16671.

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

Ronald Travis, 76, a guest of the Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, and formerly of Osceola Mills, died, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the center.

Born Jan. 21, 1938 in Graham Station, rural Philipsburg, he was the son of Benjamin and Annamae (Distin) Travis.

He retired after being employed as a laborer in the coal mines.

He is survived by three daughters, Rose Reedy and Judy Furnandez, both of Lebanon, Patsey Travis of Harrisburg and seven grandchildren.

Also surviving are two brothers, Benjamin Travis of Clearfield and Carl Travis and his wife, Mildred of Houtzdale and three sisters, Bernice Dombrosky of Osceola Mills, Ruth Ann Teats of Houtzdale and Ilene Ball of Wrightsville.

Mr. Travis was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Dale and Tony Travis; his brothers, Henry, Francis, Russell, Robert, Larry and Dale Travis; and four sisters, Marjorie Harris, Bessie Travis, Charlotte Gregory and Marie Jane Harris.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Sandora J. Galio (Provided photo)

Sandora Jane Minute Galio, 93, of Curwensville died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at her residence after a lengthy illness.

Born March 10, 1922 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Anthony and Jennie (Quethera) Minute.

Mrs. Galio was a homemaker.

She had worked for the former GC Murphy 5 & 10 and the snack bar at the former Ames Department Store in Clearfield. She retired on Oct. 19, 1989 from the Curwensville Area School District as a cook in the cafeteria.

She was a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, where she also was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

She enjoyed helping her family, friends and neighbors, and especially liked to cook.  She also was a 1939 graduate of Clearfield Area High School.

On Oct. 20, 1945 in Clearfield, she wed Sandy Galio. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1970.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Nicholas and James Minute.

She was a loving mother to three children, James Allen Galio and his wife, Phyllis of Bellefonte and Barbara A. Caldwell and her husband, David and Karen L. McKinley (Jerry McNaul), both of Curwensville.

She adored her four grandchildren, James Allen Galio Jr. (Jennifer Young) and Heather A. Cassidy and her husband, Andrew, both of Bellefonte, DJ Caldwell and his wife, Anyssa of Altoona and Shana McKinley (Corey Bailor) of Curwensville.

She also adored her three great-grandchildren, Isabella Grace Galio and Willem James Cassidy, both of Bellefonte, and Kinley Jane Bailor of Curwensville.

Also surviving are two sisters, Tina Shiner of Clearfield and Mary Jo Brown and her husband, Butch of State College.

There will be no public visitation.

A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrian as celebrant.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA 16833 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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: Jeffrey D. Nelson (Provided photo)

Jeffrey D. Nelson, 60, of Olanta died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the UPMC Altoona Regional Medical Center, Altoona Hospital Campus.

Born Oct. 23, 1954 in Clearfield, he was the son of Glenn Lewis and Jean Marie (Rea) Nelson.

He had first worked for Penn Line Service in the 1970’s but retired from River Hill Coal Co. as a welder/heavy equipment operator after 35 years of service.

He was affiliated with the Oak Ridge Union Church. He was a former member of the National Rifle Association.

On May 7, 1988 at the former Pine Grove Bethel Church in Glen Richey, he wed the former Jan M. Hudson. She survives.

He is also survived by three daughters, a son and a step-daughter, Tracy Johnson and her husband, Eric of Curwensville, Jody Gawel and her husband, Raymond of Salisbury, Md., Kelly Reed and her husband, Cliff III of Woodland, Joshua Nelson of Olanta and Lorie L. Hand of Renovo.

Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Maci and Broc Heitsenrether; Tucker and Grace Johnson;  Nicholas, Audrey and Benjamin Gawel; Caullin and Kinley Reed; and Dylan and Damian Hand; a sister,  Glenna Hipps and her husband, Frank of Olanta; a brother, Timothy Nelson and his wife, Penny of Boardman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sharon Davis and a granddaughter, Carlee Reed.

At the request of Mr. Nelson, there will be no public visitation.  A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Gary B. Jewart officiating.  Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde.

Online condolence 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.

Ruth L. McNamee, 103, a guest of Windy Hill Village of Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg, and formerly of Brisbin, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the home.

Born April 23, 1912 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Zda Morningstar.

She was employed as a nurse’s aide until her retirement. She was a member of The Red Hat Society at Windy Hill Village.

She is survived by three daughters, Jane Stordahl of Temeclua, Calif., Jackie Adams and her husband, Richard of San Clemente, Calif., and Diane Krebs and her husband, Bob of Delaware, Ohio and a son, Larry McNamee and his wife, Barb of Chicago, Ill.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Carol McNamee of Brisbin; and a good friend, Frances Weller of Port Matilda.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Regis F McNamee, and a son, Regis W “Mac” McNamee, and three grandsons, James, Louis and Michael.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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

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

Nancy C. Parks, 70, of Rochester, NY and formerly of Hyde, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY.

She was born April 26, 1944 in Olanta, the daughter of Hugh K. and Ethel R. (Panco) Collins.

She had worked as a secretary at Beckwith Machine Co. and State Farm Insurance Co., Clearfield.

She was a member of the Clearfield Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and as a member of the Presbyterian Women Association. She was also a member of the former Christian Women’s Club of Clearfield.

She is survived by a brother, Dale K. Collins of Curwensville; a sister, Carolyn A. Miller of West Henrietta, NY; three god-daughters, Lisa Kuehl, Darla Oukes and Nadine Horton; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert Parks and his wife, Mary of Clearfield; a sister-in-law, LaRee Fuchs and her husband, Chuck of Luthersburg; and several nieces and nephews and their children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard C. Parks on Dec. 8, 2002; an infant sister; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Collins and Margaret Wilsoncroft; a niece, Linda McCracken; and a nephew/god-child, Ricky Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. J. Robert Mellgard and Mr. Richard Barkley co-officiating.

Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. Friday until the hour of the services at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Presbyterian Church, 119 N. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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: Terry W. “Hog Man” Brocious (Provided photo)

Terry W. “Hog Man” Brocious, 65, of Spring Valley died Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born March 20, 1950, the son of Harry W. “Bill” and Roberta M. (Matson) Brocious.

He had worked at the former Woody Flood Gas Station, Piper Aircraft, Community Action and Clearfield Borough.

He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, his dogs and one pig, Katie. He was an avid reader and Los Angeles Raiders fan.

His van, The Mud Shark, made headlines in the 1970’s when it got stuck on the river ice for several weeks.

He is survived by a brother, Larry Brocious and his wife, Janet of Clearfield; three nieces and four nephews, Shawn Brocious, Sansa Warrick, Brian Gidney, Travis Ceprish, Sasha Ryan, Justin Brocious and Arianne Brocious and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Rodney L. and John H. Brocious; and a sister, Susan M. Frybeger.

Honoring Mr. Brocious’ wishes, there will be no public viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be announced at later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Betty Lou Weber Keiser (Provided photo)

Betty Lou Weber Keiser, 91, of Grampian died Monday, April 27, 2015 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born Dec. 21, 1923 in Bloom Township, a daughter of the late Merle Leon and Dessie Viola (Leach) Weber.

Mrs. Keiser graduated with honors from the Curwensville High School in 1941. Later attending the Bryn Mawr School of Nursing, she received her diploma and became a registered nurse.

Mrs. Keiser then joined the Navy Nurse Corps as Ensign in June of 1945. She was stationed in Memphis, Tenn., as a registered nurse. She received her Bachelor’s degree in nursing education in 1950.

She had worked as a nurse in the Clearfield School System for several years and retired in 1982 after working on the DuBois Mental Health Unit for 10 years.

Mrs. Keiser was a member of the Hepburnia United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years.

She enjoyed taking photographs and listening to country music. All of her life, she had been very educationally-oriented and eager to learn new things throughout her life.

Even in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Mrs. Keiser continued to take educational courses at the Penn State DuBois campus.

She is survived by her two children, Jill Deluccia and her husband, Tim of Grampian and Jeffrey Keiser of Grampian and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence ‘Pat’ A. Keiser, on July 25, 1992 and to whom she was wed July 27, 1955.

She was also preceded in death by two children, Lory Stone and Stephen Keiser; two sisters, Genevieve Solley and June Weber; and three brothers, Doyle, Donald and Merle Weber.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville, with Pastor Ron Emery officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

Albert Leroy “Abe” Gray, 65, of Grampian died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at his residence. Born Aug. 28, 1949 in Wallaceton, he was the son of the late James O. Sr. and Mary Hazel Gray.

He was a 1969 graduate of the West Branch Area High School, Allport. He was a former member of the Morris Township Volunteer Fire Co., Morrisdale. He had worked for Harbison-Walker and Corning Glass.

Mr. Gray enjoyed spending time with his daughter in Colorado. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan.

He is survived by a daughter, Autumn Marie Gray of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Jennifer “Jenni” Marie Seshadri (Sud), Dale Baney Jr. (Kelli) and Christopher Gray (Janna); a sister, Nancy Baney of Osceola Mills; and a brother, James O. Gray Jr. (Barbara) of Munson.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Jean “Sis” Flood.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

There will not be any public visitation.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Merrill St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Don M. Barr, 62, of Clearfield died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born Oct. 6, 1953 in DuBois, he was the son of the late Herbert and Josephine A. (Malewicz) Barr.

As a young man, he worked for a drilling company.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his siblings, Shirley “Diane” White and her husband, Randy of Lewis Run, Debra Thomas and her husband, David of Mohnton and Herbert Barr and his wife, Nancy of DuBois and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family viewing and funeral service.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

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 funeral arrangements.

Obituary Notice: William “Sarge” Stevens (Provided photo)

William “Sarge” Stevens, 87, of Hollidaysburg and formerly of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg.

Born Aug. 14, 1927 in Osceola Mills, he was the son of the late Herbert B. Stevens and Nellie Mae (Sando) Stevens Nichols.

Mr. Stevens was a member of the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from the U.S. Army as a sergeant and he retired from Con-Rail.

He was a member of the VFW No. 5020, Osceola Mills; the American Legion No. 313, Osceola Mills; the Columbia Fire Co., Osceola Mills; Fire Police; F&AM No. 515, Osceola Mills; the Altoona Consistory; the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona; the Clearfield Royal Arch Chapter No. 228; the Moshannon Council No. 56, R.&S.M.M.; the Moshannon Commandery No. 74, K.T; the Osceola Mills Honor Guard; the Clearfield County Volunteer Firemen’s Association; the Disabled American Veterans; and the St. Anthony Society, Osceola Mills.

He was the Osceola Mills Citizen of the Year in 2006 and the Outstanding Community Worker of the Year for Osceola Mills Borough in 1994.  His hobbies were community and cemetery work.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Stevens was preceded in death by his step-father, Frank Nichols; two sisters, Viola Smith and Lena Mae Johnson; and two brothers, Herbert Stevens and George Stevens.

He is survived by two sisters, Gertrude Kassab and her husband, Gabe of Pittsburgh and Mary Weaver and her husband, Jerry of Clymer, NY.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert Bruinooge and the Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge 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 and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the funeral service at the church.

Masonic Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and Graveside military honors will be accorded by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church, 610 Blanchard St., Osceola Mills, PA.

To sign the online guestbook, go to: Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Margaret L. Smeal, 83, of Woodland died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born May 22, 1931 in Woodland, the daughter of Ray and Elsie (Moore) Turner. She retired from McGregor’s in 1972.

She was a member of the Lake Street United Methodist Church of Woodland.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Smeal was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John L. Smeal on Aug. 4, 1993; four brothers, Robert, Blair, Raymond and Jack Turner; and two sisters, Twila Fisher and Iona English.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Dorothy J. Gallaher, 65, of Kerrmoor died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Penn Highland DuBois.

She was born June 22, 1949 in Clearfield. She was the daughter of Boyd and Helen (Michaels) Ross.

She was a member of the Zion Baptist Church, Irvona. She served as church clerk, pianist and leader of the Olympian Children’s Ministry.

She had worked as a bookkeeper at the Curwensville Feed Store, the Lezzer Lumber Co. and Comfort Keepers, as an auditor for Ferguson Township and as a secretary for Lumber City Borough.

She is survived by three children, Michelle Norman and her husband, Mike of Clearfield, Becky McClain and her husband, Travis of Scottsdale and Darren Summers and his wife, Val of Curwensville.

She is survived by three step-daughters, Pam Barrett and her husband, David of LaJose, Paula Kohler and her husband, Joe of Erie and Peggy Barrett and her husband, Mark of Bells Landing.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Molly Selfridge and her husband, Eric, Janessa Skiles and her husband, Shaun, Joseph Kohler, Ian Barrett, Evan Barrett, Kirstin Norman, Ryan Norman, Ella McClain, Sadie McClain and Jackson Summers; a sister, Ruthann Rose and her husband, Robert of Clearfield; and a special niece, Andrea Roberson and her husband, Andy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert F. Summers, to whom she was married April 24, 1971 and whom died April 6, 1987; and her second husband, George T. “Bud” Gallaher, to whom she was married June 21, 1997 and whom died Nov. 19, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Zion Baptist Church, 12004 Tyrone Pike, Irvona, with Pastor Richard Engle and Pastor Daniel Osterhout officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery, Marron.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, and from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Charlene J. Thompson (Provided photo)

Charlene J. Thompson, 83, of Clearfield died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her home.

Born April 4, 1932 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Orin and Edna Baughman Henchbarger. Her parents preceded her in death along with an infant brother, Wilbur.

A 1953 graduate of the former Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing, Mrs. Thompson retired in 1999 from the former Clearfield Hospital. She worked there primarily in the emergency department.

She was a member of the Centre Grove United Methodist Church and the Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni Association.

For many years, Mrs. Thompson was a volunteer for first aid at the Clearfield County Fair, first for the American Red Cross and then for the Clearfield County Fair & Park Board. For much of that time, she was head of the first aid department.

She is survived by her husband, F. Clair Thompson to whom she was married Nov. 17, 1951 in Baltimore, Md.; her daughters, Pamela Gabel and her husband, William of Pleasant Valley and Susan Thompson of Clearfield; and her sons, Daniel Thompson of Clearfield and Michael Thompson of Montrose, Colo.

She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Craig and Suzanne Gabel and their children, Hannah and David; Kristen and John Lanich and their children, Khloe and Brody; Erin and Taylor Thomas and their children, Lydia and Noah-Leigh; and Ryan and Sarah Gabel; Michael Andrew and Jackie Thompson and their son, Nolan Carter, and Sara Thompson.

Also surviving are Lindsey and Steven Maclay and their children, Callie, Lucy, Addy and Collin; Kelsey Lines and her fiancé, Andrew Barndt; and Jensen and Jonmarie Maines.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Centre Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Drs. Randy Willis and G. Edwin Zeiders officiating. Burial will follow at Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the church.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni Scholarship Fund in care of Rita Thomson, 612 Arnold Ave., Clearfield, PA, 16830.

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

Rosalee Irene Hullihen, 69, of New Millport died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born May 8, 1945 in Chestnut Grove, she was the daughter of Clifford and Fay (Hartzfeld) Welder.

Mrs. Hullihen was a homemaker. She had also worked for a short time at the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville.

She had wed Paul D. Hullihen. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 2007.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Leroy “Jake” and Rich Welder; and a sister, Ruby Welder.

Surviving are three sons, Duane Hullihen, Clifford Hullihen and John Hullihen and his wife, Kathy, all of New Millport, and two granddaughters, Katelyn and Hannah Hullihen of New Millport.

Also surviving are two sisters and two brothers, Shirley Joiner and her husband, Jim of DuBois, Mary Welder and Clifford “Martin” Welder and his wife, Ruth, both of Grampian, and Clair Welder and his wife, Viola of Philipsburg.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hullihen will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. Charles M. Lee Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery, New Millport.

Friends and family will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the funeral home.

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

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