Dr. Jacqueline L. Schoch, 85, of DuBois and a life-long educator and person who believed in service to her community, died Friday, May 1, 2015 at her home.

Born in DuBois on July 17, 1929, she was the daughter of Horace G. Schoch and Cora E. Wineberg.

Born and raised in DuBois, Schoch was a graduate of the DuBois High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in health, physical education and recreation from Penn State.

Schoch then followed with graduate degrees in counselor education and psychology. She earned a certificate from the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management in 1979.

Schoch’s 20-years of service as an employee of Penn State culminated with her retirement as campus executive officer at Penn State DuBois in (1990). Before that, she was associate director of academic affairs at the campus.

Prior to joining the staff at the campus in 1970 as assistant director of resident instruction, she had served as director of instruction, director of guidance, guidance counselor, dean of girls and as a history and girls’ physical education teacher for the DuBois Area School District.

She also taught girls’ physical education for the Ford City Area Schools.

Schoch was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. She was a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association, the National Education Association and the Girl Scouts of America.

She was a charter member of the DuBois Area Historical Society. She also served on the board of directors of the DuBois Senior Center and the board of directors of the DuBois School District Alumni Association.

Her service to the community was well documented. She was a member of the board of directors of the Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council, a director and campaign co-chair for the DuBois Area United Way and a member of the Maple Avenue Hospital board of directors.

She served as vice president for the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, as chairperson of the Pennsylvania Electric Company Consumer Advisory Committee and as scholarship chairperson for the Rotary Club of DuBois.

She was treasurer for the DuBois Educational Foundation, a member of 14 different committees for the Faculty Senate of Penn State, a member of the Middle States Evaluation and Accreditation Teams for both secondary and post-secondary institutions and a member of the consistory and an elder for St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.

Her honors and awards reflected her dedication to the community. She received the Woman of Honor Award from the Keystone Tall Tree Girls Scout Council, the Citizen of the Year Award from the DuBois Area Jaycees, and the Wilkinson Award for Administrative Excellence from Penn State.

Schoch was named Boss of the Year by the International Secretaries Association and the first recipient of the Athena Award presented by the DuBois Area Chamber of Commerce.

She was chosen for membership in seven honorary societies and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Penn State DuBois Alumni Society. She was the first woman inducted into membership in the Rotary Club of DuBois and later served as president of that organization and became a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary, as well.

Schoch is survived by three sisters, Shirley Frattali, Marilyn Dietz and Virginia Dietch, all of DuBois, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Jacqueline L. Schoch Scholarship Endowment for Education Majors at the DuBois Campus of the Pennsylvania State University.

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

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

Frances M. “Chickie” Cherban Nairn, 81, of DuBois died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born Dec. 18, 1933 in Wishaw, she was the daughter of James and Jean (Murone) Torrell.

She was the Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Director for 12 years.  She retired in 1998.

She then worked part-time at the Clearfield Beauty Academy for seven years.  She was also the marketing director at the Maple Avenue Hospital from 1979-1985.

She was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She loved to cook and spend time with her family and myriad of friends.

She is survived by her children, Glenda Stewart of Frederick, Md., Glenn Stewart and his wife, Debbie of Fort Myers, Fla., and Gregg Stewart and his wife, Cindy of Leesburg, Va.

She is survived by a brother, James Torrell and his wife, Diane of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Donna Skehan and her husband, Mike of DuBois; five grandchildren, Chad, Casey, Ashton, Alexis and Olyvia; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin “Toppy” Nairn on Dec. 2, 2014 and her sister, Shirley Humphrey.

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

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer and Fr. Mosimann, Pastor, St. John The Apostle, Leesburg, Va., as concelebrants.

Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Reynoldsville.

Memorials may be sent to the Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and or the St. Catherine’s Church, 116 S. State St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Richard J. Lange, 73, of Treasure Lake, DuBois died Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Penfield.

Born July 11, 1941 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Julius and Erma (Kovacs) Lange.

On Nov. 9, 1963 in Morristown, NJ, he married Barbara Kruse.  She survives.

He was the owner/operator of the Mister Donut Franchise in DuBois and Clearfield.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Bow Hunters Association. He was a past member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

He is survived by a daughter, Stacey Kirk and her husband, Robert and a son, Mark Lange and his wife, Sandra, both of DuBois.

He is also survived by two sisters, Diana Lance of Jupiter, Fla., and Barbara Brizell of Fort Mills, SC; five grandchildren, Justin Lange and his fiancée, Tanya, Aaron and Alysha Lange, Elias and Adam Kirk; and one great-grandchild, Paityn Lange.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Daryl Hunter Lange.

There will be no visitation.

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

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 832 Filmore Ave., Erie, PA 16505.

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

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

Constance Rose Stamm, 63, of State College died Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Aug. 25, 1951 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Paul William and Marie Rose Gill Stamm.

Miss Stamm was a taxi cab driver from which she retired. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and doing crafts. Miss Stamm was devoted to her children and grandchildren.

She’s survived by two daughters, Kandy Bannon and her husband James of Reynoldsville and Peggy Maines and her husband, Andy of Philipsburg and a son, Stacy Stamm and his wife, Starlene of Lock Haven.

She’s survived by a sister, Gale Rearick and her husband, Bill of Port Matilda and four brothers, Paul Stamm and his wife, Linda, Roger Stamm and his wife, Madeline, Larry Stamm and Mickey Stamm, all of State College.

She’s also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Miss Stamm was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, David and Thomas Stamm.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Earl R. Shawley officiating. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, c/o Constance Stamm, P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Barbara A. Kline, 81, of Ginter, Houtzdale, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born Dec. 4, 1933 in Atlantic, rural Houtzdale, she was the daughter of Michael and Mary (MiKnevich) Moscollic.

She was a member of the Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. She was employed by Navasky’s, Sylvania and retired from Viceroy.

On June 20, 1953, she married George Kline. He survives at home.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Sacolick and her husband, Louis of Beulah and Gloria Ohs and her husband, Scott of State College.

Surviving are five grandchildren, Heather Magill and her husband, Scott, Colette Rodger and her husband, Tom and Brittany, Christina and Bryan Ohs and three great-grandchildren, Macee and Conor Magill and Chaisley Rodger.

Also surviving are three sisters, Victoria Lucus of Houtzdale, Isabelle Stine of Philipsburg and Josephine Murawski of Morann.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, George Jr.; a grandson, Jason Sacolick; and siblings, Bernice Zulick, Mary Tirch, Julia Kasubick and Michael, Tony and John Moscollic.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with Father Marc Solomon as celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

A vigil prayer service will led by Father Marc Solomon at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Debora E. Dixon, 58, of Munson died Sunday, May 3, 2015 at her residence. Born April 18, 1957 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Leroy Emigh and the late Mary Jane Yatta Emigh.

She was married to John J. Dixon. He survives in Munson.

Mrs. Dixon is survived by two daughters, Jody Gunter and her husband, Tim and Bobbie Hughes and her husband, Brian, both of Philipsburg, and two sons, Brad Dixon and his wife, Lauren and Justin Dixon, both of Munson.

She is survived by five sisters, Robin Yarger, Kathy Lewis, Kristina Fenton, Cindy Bradley and Penny Hunt and six brothers, Mike Williams, Tom Emigh, Wayne Emigh, Donald Emigh, Leroy Maines and John Emigh.

She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Benjamin Gunter, Brandon Gunter, Teagon Dixon, Layla Dixon, Haley Dixon, Makenzie Gracey and Trezden Dixon.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Emigh.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Pastor Joe Muir officiating. Burial will be in the Reidy Cemetery, Wallaceton.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bob Perks Fund, P.O. Box 313, State College, PA or online at bobperksfund.org.

Marian B. “Molly” Milliron Sprague, 80, of DuBois died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Aug. 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Arlene (Fisher) Milliron.

She was a 1952 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. She retired from Rockwell International Manufacturing/Equimeter in 2000 after 15 years of service. She was also the former owner and operator of the Rockdale Ranch in Beechwoods.

She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, where she was a member of the Episcopal Church Women.  She was past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a past den mother for the Falls Creek Cub Scout Pack.

She also enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing and loved to roller skate.

She is survived by two children, William Sprague and his wife, Karen and Patti Allen and her husband, Terry, both of Falls Creek; three grandchildren, Kenneth and Jeffrey Sprague and Nichole Sharer; three great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Helen and Patsy Milliron; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Allen Sprague; three sisters, Mary Beth Monroe, Frances Liner and Dorothy Dungey; and three brothers, Wesley “Bud,” L. James and Frederick Milliron; a niece; and a nephew.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Church of Our Savior with the Rev. Melinda Hall officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady St., and or the Church of Our Savior, P.O. Box 503, both in DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Frank W. Hubler (Provided photo)

Frank W. Hubler, 90, of Clearfield died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

He was born Aug. 2, 1924, a son of the late Jesse and Emma (Shaffer) Hubler.

Mr. Hubler retired from the former Clearfield Clay Products after 40 years of employment. In his free time, he was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed attending Clearfield wrestling meets.

He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Old Town Sportsmen’s Club for many years, as well as the Clearfield American Legion and various camping clubs.

He was affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, Clearfield. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served during World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Lindsay) Hubler to whom he was wed Nov. 26, 1948. He is survived by two children, Susan Collins and her husband, Robert and Frank T. Hubler, both of Clearfield.

He is also survived by a granddaughter, Bobby Sue Brooks and her husband, Mark of Clearfield; two great-grandchildren who both serve with the U.S. Air Force, Dylan and Kayla Brooks; and a sister, Sarah Read of New York.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, William, Pete, Bob and John Hubler and six sisters, Doris Hubler, Jean Davis, Gladys Horum, Annie Morris, Helen Hubler and Bertha Hubler.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Old Town Sportsmen’s Club, P.O. Box 804, Clearfield, or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

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

James Edward Walker Sr., 80, of DuBois died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

He was born June 13, 1934 in Pittsburgh.  He was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Wisecarver) Walker.

Mr. Walker was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War.

On April 13, 1957, he married Donna J. (Jackson) Walker.  She preceded him in death on March 19, 2009.

He retired as the branch manager of the Highway Equipment, starting in Pittsburgh and then moving to DuBois in 1958.

He, along with his wife and son, was the owner of the House of Gifts in the DuBois Mall, Punxsutawney and Brookville.

He then, along with his son, owned and operated Scotty’s Donuts in Punxsutawney and South Brady Street in DuBois.

Mr. Walker was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, where he had served as deacon, elder and treasurer.

He was selected “Boss of the Year” in 1976 by the DuBois Chapter of the National Secretaries Association.

He was a member and past treasurer of the DuBois Rotary Club.  He was a past member and secretary of the DuBois Jaycees and a past member of Christ the King Manor Board of Directors.

Mr. Walker was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the DuBois Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by four children, James E. Walker Jr. of Pittsburgh, Patricia J. Ross of Harrisburg and R. Scott Walker and his wife, Pamela Sue and Jennifer L. McFadden and her husband, William, both of DuBois, and five grandchildren, Devon and Daron Walker and Ellie, Leah and Evan McFadden.  He is also survived by a sister, Beverly Oertel of Pittsburgh.

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

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Presbyterian Church in DuBois with Pastor Sarah Ott officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Presbyterian Church, 43 W. Scribner Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Hope C. Wisor (Provided photo)

Hope C. Wisor, 90, of Hyde died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born Jan. 3, 1925 in Bigler, a daughter of the late Clark and Elva (Kephart) Swisher.

Mrs. Wisor had worked for many years as a private personal caregiver for countless people and businesses around the Clearfield County area. She will certainly be remembered for her hard work ethic and love of her family.

Mrs. Wisor had attended the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Clearfield.

She is survived by four sons, Kevin Wisor Sr. and his wife, Joyce, James Wisor Jr., Thomas Wisor and Kimm Wisor, all of Clearfield; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Charity Baird of Lancaster County.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Wisor Sr., on Feb. 5, 1994 and to whom she was wed April 14, 1955.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Dewey Swisher; a daughter-in-law, Charlene Wisor; and a brother-in-law, John Baird.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Clearfield, with the Rev. Stephen DeSantis and Pastor Brian Belinda officiating. Burial will be in the Eden Cemetery, Shawville.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 6449 Clearfield Woodland Hwy., Clearfield, or to the Circle of Friends – Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield.

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

Rita Ann Oncea, 79, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.

Born Sept. 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Burl and Esther Waple Graffius. Mrs. Oncea was a homemaker.

She married Raymond Oncea on March 10, 1956 in Philipsburg. He survives in Philipsburg.

She is survived by a daughter, Anna Marie Roos and her husband, Richard of Lanse and a son, Raymond Oncea and his wife, Laurie of Winburne.

Mrs. Oncea is survived by her grandchildren, Angel Roos, Joel Roos, Jamie Settles and her husband, Dorian, Nathaniel Oncea and Sean Oncea and her great-grandchildren, Xavier Roos and Corinne Roos.

She’s also survived by two sisters, Ruth Hill and Judith Geist, both of Philipsburg, a brother, Roger Graffius of Morrisdale and numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Obituary Notice: Elva Dixon Bowman (Provided photo)

Elva Dixon Bowman, a resident of Kerr Addition and formerly of Spring Valley, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Elaine Bowman.

Mrs. Bowman was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Boggs Township, the daughter of Ord and Mary (Butler) Dixon.

She was a member of the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

She served for many years on the board, as a trustee and as a Bible school helper. She also helped serve many church dinners.

She was also a member of the Clearfield County Agency on Aging Auxiliary.

Mrs. Bowman retired from the Clearfield Hospital in 1982 as a dietary worker.

She is survived by four children, Sherman Bowman and his wife, Pat of Olanta and Philip Bowman and his wife, Elaine, Phyllis Hirsch and her husband, William and Elaine Bowman and her companion, Larry Welker, all of Clearfield, nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Bowman was the last member of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Warren J. Bowman, to whom she was married Jan. 29, 1940 and whom died Nov. 9, 1989.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Andrew and John Bowman; an infant daughter, Priscilla Bowman; two granddaughters, Jodi L. Bowman and Rebecca J. Bowman; four brothers, Donald, Wilbur, John and Luther Dixon; and a sister, Arlene Lumadue.

Honoring Mrs. Bowman’s wishes, there will be no public viewing.

Funeral services will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Mark Brower officiating. Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery, Glen Ritchey.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kerr Addition United Methodist Church, c/o the Rev. Mark Brower, 1010 Dorey St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Barbara A. Soltys, 74, of Osceola Mills died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Ridgeview Elder Care in Curwensville.

Born March 4, 1941 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Melvin L. Winters Sr. and Ellen Louise (Miller) Winters.  She married Roy F. Soltys on March 20, 1964 in Lock Haven; he survives at home.

Mrs. Soltys was a member of the Bald Eagle Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.  She was a licensed practical nurse, worked for Skills in State College and retired after years of service.  She received her GED.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Soltys is survived by two sons, Brian P. Soltys and his wife, Stacey of Clearfield and Alan D. Soltys and his wife, Rachel of Meadville.

She is also survived by two sisters, Deborah Uncles of Clearfield and Mona Uncles of Florida; two brothers, Melvin L. Winters Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Osceola Mills and Gary Uncles of Clearfield; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. D. Z. Lewis Jr. officiating.  Burial will be at Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

Grace Ann Cantolina, 73, of Morrisdale died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born March 27 1942 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Maloney Biancuzzo.

Mrs. Cantolina was a member of the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale.

She was a certified nurse’s aide for HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Pleasant Gap, from which she retired after 20 years.

She married her husband of 55 years, John Cantolina Jr., on May 7, 1960 at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He survives in Morrisdale.

Mrs. Cantolina is survived by two daughters, Anita M. Witherite and her husband, Michael of Morrisdale and Gina M. Soster and her husband, Michael of Snow Shoe.

She is survived by two sons, John Joseph Cantolina of Morrisdale and Paul T. Cantolina of Cassanova.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Paul T. Cantolina Jr., Constance M. Horton, John A. Cantolina-Lyons, Melody M. Soster, Nathan A. Graham Jr. Mary C. Soster, Andrew R. Bass and Toby M. Soster and two great-grandchildren, Annabelle G. Horton and Paul T. Cantolina III.

Mrs. Cantolina is also survived by one brother, Phillip Biancuzzo and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael A. Cantolina; two sisters; and six brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Morrisdale, with Father Robert J. Horgas as celebrant. Burial will be in the St. Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale. The Rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, 27^th Floor, New York, NY 10006.

Nila Lee Minns Waddell, 77, of Falls Creek died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Jan. 3, 1938 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Kathleen E. (Michaels) Minns.

She was a 1956 graduate of DuBois Area High School and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

On July 3, 1980, she married Joseph P. Waddell.  He preceded her in death.

She was an artist and a member of Church of Our Savior.

She is survived by numerous cousins.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Fr. Bob McKay officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Louise Lobb (Provided photo)

Louise Lobb, 102, a guest of Windy Hill Village, a part of Presbyterian Senior Living, Philipsburg, and formerly of Brisbin, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Born, April 1, 1913, she was the daughter of Emanuel and Tillie (Rabine) Cardinal of Brisbin.

On Dec. 25, 1936 in Philipsburg, she married Harold R. Lobb, also of Brisbin. He preceded her in death on March 24, 1974.

She was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended and completed 35 consecutive years of perfect Sunday school attendance. Through the years, she held several church offices.

She is survived by daughters, Elaine Finney of Houtzdale and Kay Churner and her husband, David of Brisbin and eight grandchildren, Terry (JoAnn) Finney and Michelle (Bob) Moyer of Houtzdale, Eli Finney Jr. and his fiancée, Karen Perkins, Nancy (Dewayne) Kephart and David (Joy) Finney of Osceola Mills, Tonia (Rich) Saupp Burley of Lancaster, Loir Hewitt and her fiancé, John Patterson of Brisbin, and Heather (Tom) Domanick of Ramey.

She is survived by 20 great-grandchildren, Curtis and Trey Finney, Dustin and Chessa Moyer, Sheena (James) Lee and Isaac Finney, Taylor Kephart, Noah, Hannah and Daniel Finney, Ryan (Ashley) Saupp and Brenda (Dan) Witherow, Nichole (Dan) Coccia and Samantha Hewitt and her fiancé, Jeff Warner, Gage, Kortney, Ragan and Aiden Domanick, Brianna and Miranda Burley and five great-great-grandchildren, Nathan and Ainslee Finney, Elizabeth and Rosalyn Lee and Owen Saupp.

She was blessed by the love of her friend, Bert Majewsky of Houtzdale; he made her last several years so special.  His caring ways brought a gleam to her eye and a renewed zest for life.

Mrs. Lobb was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; three brothers, Charles, Emanuel II and Llewlyn (Mick) Cardianl; a grandson, John Dimmick; a son-in-law, Eli Finney; and a grandson-in-law, James Saupp.  She was the last of her generation.

She loved to be surrounded by family and spent her entire life as a wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother.  How fitting that she gently left this life on, what would have been her late-husband’s 102^nd birthday, to awake in Heaven, where we will all be re-united again someday.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Brisbin Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Melhorn officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F Cemetery Brisbin.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, and from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

The family suggest contributions be made to the Brisbin Baptist Church, Brisbin, PA 16620 in memory of Louise Lobb for music ministry.

Elaine and Kay wish to express their thanks to Windy Hill Village for their loving care and attention to their mother, to Pastor Mark Melhorn for his prayers and words of comfort and to her friends and acquaintances for their cards and visits during our mother’s declining years.

Iona J. Lawrence of Lanse died peacefully with her sons at her side on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

She was born May 7, 1935, a daughter of John (Jack) and Lola (Lucas) Chelton. She was married to George (Ven) Lawrence from 1953 until 1981 and to David Gowans from 1987 until 2009.

She was an integral part as a teacher and a home visitor in establishing Head Start in Cooper Township. Later, as it became Cen-Clear Child Services, she moved into the central office and worked in the nutrition area.

She is survived by two sons, George Lawrence and John E. (Susan) Lawrence, both of Lanse, and three grandchildren, Kira (Kevin) Zimmerman of Meyersdale, J. Matthew (Kiersten) Lawrence of Erie and Leah Lawrence (Kelly Jaczynski) of Cresco.

She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Hailey Bender, Oliver Lawrence, Aubrey Lawrence and Jonathon Zimmerman; a sister, Irene LaRue Conrad of Carlisle; and nieces and nephews from the Conrad and Lawrence families.

She is survived by her companion, John Zelenky and his children, Nancy, Carol, John and Jim.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; an infant son, James; and a granddaughter, Amanda C. Lawrence.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Messiah Baptist Church. A service will follow at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Pastor Ear Shawley officiating. Burial will be in the Messiah Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.

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

Corporal Cameron Jared “Cam” Kelly, 23, of Savannah, Ga. was called home Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Savannah, Ga. as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

Born in Clearfield on Dec. 25, 1991, he was the son of Joseph Patrick Kelly and Lisa Kaye Crownover Kelly.

He was a 2010 graduate of the DuBois Area High School, where he lettered in football and track. He was a Special Olympics volunteer while in high school.

After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  He was honorably discharged from the service in June of 2014.

He was employed at Dorsey Tire and recently graduated from Southeast Lineman Training Center on April 15, 2015. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and riding on any dirt road he could find.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joseph Patrick Kelly Jr.; his wife, Shannon, and their son Joseph Scott Kelly of Clearfield; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Sue Kelly of Savannah, Ga. and Janet and Jack Quinn of Central City; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Stanley and Thelda Crownover.

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

Due to Mr. Kelly’s love of the outdoors, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Edward V. Cherry Amphitheatre in the DuBois City Park with Pastor Terry Felt officiating.

Seating will be provided; however, you may bring your own seating if you wish.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard in the city park.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests that donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project. P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517

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

Betty Jean Leonard, 91, of Johnstown and formerly of Curwensville, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Johnstown after a brief illness.

Born Jan. 12, 1924 in Lumber City, she was the daughter of Howard and Marguerite (Hipps) McCully.

Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker. She had worked as a seamstress for the former Kent’s Sportswear in Curwensville. She also had been a hygienist for Dr. Williams.

She was United Methodist by faith.

She had wed George A. Leonard on Aug. 7, 1943 in Curwensville. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 2007.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Harrington McCully and a sister, Barbara Johnson.

Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Wise and her husband, Robert Jr. of Johnstown, a grandson, Robert L. Wise III and his wife, K.C. of Pittsburgh and a great-grandson, Alex Wise.  Also surviving are a brother, Keith McCully and his wife, Almeda of Washington, Pa., and a sister, Delphine Williams of Akron, Ohio.

There will be no public visitation and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date.  Burial will be in the Lumber City Cemetery, Lumber City.

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.

Alberta Ann Dixon, 92, a resident of Windy Hill Village and formerly of Point Lookout, Philipsburg, died Monday, May 11, 2015 at Windy Hill Village.

Born Jan. 13, 1923 in Woodland, she was a daughter of the late Chester A. and Ruth (Lumadue) Parks.

Mrs. Dixon was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Philipsburg. She was employed at the former Oasis Tavern and General Cigar Company until her retirement.

On Oct. 22, 1938 in Port Matilda, she married William B. Dixon. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1979.

Mrs. Dixon is survived by two sons, Gene A. Dixon and his wife, Georganne of Munson and Robert L. Dixon and his wife, Carol of Frenchville; a daughter, Janet L. Richner of Philipsburg; and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Dixon of Morrisdale RD.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was the last of her generation. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, William James Dixon; a son-in-law, Larry Richner; and an infant brother.

Private funeral services will be held at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg, at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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