Clifford L. Tobias, 95, of Madera died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.  He was born Dec. 9, 1917 at Erhard, a son the late Ellery and Alice (Paterson) Tobias.

Mr. Tobias was a 1937 graduate of the former Madera High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He was a parishioner of the Fruit Hill Presbyterian Church, where he served as a former elder.

He was the owner and operator of Tobias’ Garage in Erhard from 1953 until 1995.  He was also a school bus contractor for the Clearfield School District for 28 years.

Mr. Tobias was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 480, Curwensville; the Coudersport Consistory and of the former Madera VFW. He was a past Knox Township Supervisor and a past Knox Township Secretary/Treasurer.  He was secretary of the Fruit Hill Cemetery

Association for many years and was instrumental in the construction of the cemetery chapel.

On Nov. 22, 1945 at Cleveland OH, he married Betty W. (Brothers) Tobias, who survives of Clearfield.  He is also survived by a number of cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bert Tobias.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Commissioned Lay Pastor Leanne M. Gill Peters officiating.

Burial will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery, Ansonville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fruit Hill Cemetery Chapel, c/o Katherine J. Williams, Secretary, 1529 Ansonville Rd., Irvona, PA 16656 or to the Fruit Hill Presbyterian Church, c/o Ann Hegarty, 3983 Ansonville Rd., New Millport, PA 16861.

Condolences may be sent to:

condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

Obituary Notice: David B. ‘Dave’ Howard (Provided photo)

David B. ‘Dave’ Howard, 67, of Clearfield and formerly of Jeannette died Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born July 18, 1945 in Greensburg, a son of the late Floyd and Bette (Samuels) Howard.

He owned H&R Block in Clearfield, Philipsburg and Curwensville for 43 years. Earlier in his life, he had worked as a disc jockey in Corry and Jamestown, NY. He loved music and movies and enjoyed acting in many of the CAST plays over the years.

He served with the U.S. Army, touring in Korea during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by a daughter, Kerri Miller of Clearfield; two sons, Stephen Howard and Andrew Howard, both of Clearfield; a grandson, Everett Miller; a step-son, Jason Holencik of Clearfield; a brother, John Howard of Jeannette; a nephew and two nieces, Matthew, Amy and Nikki; a great aunt, Marg Oplinger of Greensburg; and former spouses, Linda Starr, Nancy Aughenbaugh and Tracy Howard.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.  Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Frances Elaine Fundack, 77, of Madera went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Altoona Regional Hospital.  She was born April 22, 1935 in a Model A Ford while en route to the hospital, a daughter of the late Francis Edward and Virginia Eva (Root) Davis.

On April 21, 1952 in Osceola Mills, she wed John Fundack, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1995.  She worked at the former JBC Manufacturing of Madera for 30 years and was a member of the Madera Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and playing Bingo.

She’s survived by five daughters, Nancy Bowman and her husband, Patrick of Morann, Connie Jenkins and her companion, Mike Shawley of Tyrone,  Susan Kline and her husband, Lee of Alverton, JoAnne Russell of Madera and Jeannie Skripek and her husband, Gary of Clearfield.

She is survived by nine grandchildren, Michael Bowman and his wife, Desiree, Amy Domanick and her fiancée, Mark Rice, Jason Jenkins and his wife, Stephanie, Jayme Jenkins and his fiancée, Jennie Lee, Christopher Kline, Bryan Kline and his wife, Jennifer, Jessica Davis and her husband, George,  John Hawkins and Casey Skripek and and nine great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are four sisters, Kathryn Fry and her husband, Neal of St. Petersburg, FL; Marie Yelko and her husband, Joseph of Madera; Jean Yelko and her husband, Arthur of Interlachen, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, James Jenkins III and Craig Allan Skripek, a brother, Harry V. Davis Sr. and a sister, Virginia Davis.

Friends will be received from 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Ford officiating. Burial will follow in Alexander Cemetery, Madera.

Lewis J. Cillo, 88, of Clearfield died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Clearfield Hospital. He was born July 7, 1924, a son of the late John and Frances (Toney) Cillo.

Mr. Cillo was employed at the Clearfield Hospital for 27 years. Prior to that, he had worked on the New York Central Railroad.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield and also a former member of the American Legion John Lewis Shade Post #6, Clearfield. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Cillo served with the U. S. Army.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian R. (Barone) Cillo on Sept. 28, 2001 and whom he wed July 5, 1947 in Clearfield. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Carfley, Caroline Barone and Thelma Cillo and a brother, Michael Cillo.
A memorial mass will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Shirley M. Socoski (Provided photo)

Shirley M. Socoski, 76, of Osceola Mills died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Chutko) Rinskey, born March 3, 1937.  She married John Socoski Sr. on Sept. 12, 1957 in Osceola Mills.  He preceded her in death Nov. 10, 1994.

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

She and her husband, John were the owners of the former Sentral Propane in Philipsburg. She graduated valedictorian from the former Osceola Mills High School in the class of 1955.  She also graduated from the Empire Beauty School in State College.

She is survived by two daughters, Tamara Socoski of West Decatur and Christina Harmon of Augusta, GA; five sons, John Socoski Jr. and his wife, Karen, Mark Socoski and Matthew Socoski, all of Osceola Mills, Nicholas Socoski of Frenchville and Nathanial Socoski and his wife, Rebecka of Philipsburg; a sister, Laura Cuppett of Loris, SC; and five grandchildren, John Socoski III, Adriana Socoski, Charity Harmon, Morgan Socoski and Dorian Socoski.

A burial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Osceola Mills, with Archimandrite Jacob Piruta officiating.  Burial will be at the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills. A Panikhida will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to  Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, Curtin Street, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Gala A. Kephart, 68, of Woodland died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born Dec. 12, 1944 in Clearfield, the daughter of Lyle A. and Ruth S. (Harrier) Miller.

She served as an EMT with Clearfield and Philipsburg Emergency Medical Services and the Bigler-Jackson-Woodland Fire Company. She was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church.

She’s survived by two sons, Cory D. Kephart and his wife, Jennifer of Sanford, FL and Lance T. Kephart and his wife, Sherry L. of Woodland, six grandchildren, Austin J. Kephart, Ashley E. Kephart, Wesley L. Kephart, Kyler S. Kephart, Cole M. Kephart, Jace T. Kephart and a brother, Chauncey L. Miller and his wife, Violet of Bigler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband A. Dale “Clipper” Kephart, whom she married April 25, 1964, an infant daughter, Judith Ann and a grandson, Mason Tyler Kephart.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., with the Rev. Dr. Duane White officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3 p.m. until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home.

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

Helen M. Wilhelm, 83, formerly of DuBois and Penfield died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born March 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Mary Helen (Robacker) Wilhelm. She was raised by her grandparents, Charles (Ed) and Abigal (Abbie Wickett) Robacker and her maternal aunt, Bernice Robacker.  She lived in Penfield until her move to DuBois in 2001.

She was a 1948 graduate of Huston High School.

She graduated from the DuBois Business College on June 7, 1949, and in 1958, graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

She was an elementary school teacher in the DuBois Area School District for more than 35 years.  She began teaching at Tyler Elementary School and then at the Penfield Elementary School until her retirement in 1993. 

She is survived by many dear friends.

There will be no public visitation.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Luther Nelson Jr. officiating.

Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Weedville Wesleyan Church at 18945 Bennetts Valley Hwy., Weedville, PA 15868.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.

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

Margaret M. “Marge” Lanich, 90, of Clearfield died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Bernard T. and Susan K. (Knarr) Rafferty.

Mrs. Lanich was employed as a housekeeper in many households throughout the Clearfield area over the years. She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.

Mrs. Lanich is survived by six children, Sharon Y. Stewart of Rochester, NY, Virginia Lee Hayward and her husband, Kenneth Larry of Woodland, John C. Lanich of Washington, D.C., Patricia Jane Waite and her husband, Richard Allen of Smoke Run, Donald Eugene Lanich of DuBois and Shelly Lynn Lanich of Texas, 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a great great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Christian Ellsworth Lanich, whom she married Oct. 26, 1939 and who died Nov. 23, 1960; eight brothers, Lewis, Roy Bernard, Wallace, Howard, William, Joseph, George and Truman Rafferty and two sisters, Nora Hoyt and Blanche Rafferty.

Honoring Mrs. Lanich wishes, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in the Centre Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Francis Catholic Church or the St. Francis Catholic Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Nellie W. Turner, 100, of Morrisdale died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Born Feb. 24, 1913 in Wallaceton, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Etta Quick McTavish.

Mrs. Turner was a homemaker.

She was baptized at the Church of Christ, Philipsburg, in 1923.  

She was married to Leo Turner on Oct. 10, 1929 at the Woodland Methodist Church. He preceded her in death July 31, 1978.

Mrs. Turner is survived by two daughters, Charlotte McBride and her husband, Charles of Clearfield and Eileen Robenolt and her husband, Ardell of Youngstown, OH and two sons, Leo Turner and his wife, Betty of West Decatur and Gordon D. Turner and his wife, Sylvia of Clearfield.

She’s also survived by 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 40 great great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandson.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Catherine Clark and Lavone Britton, four grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. She was the last of her generation.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel of the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with the Rev. Brenda K. Leigey officiating. Burial will be in the Allport Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 220 Merrill St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Patricia L. “Trish” Gmerek entered into her eternal rest Friday, March 29, 2013, at her home in Houtzdale. She was 63 years old.

She was born Feb. 16, 1950 in Philipsburg, the daughter of Lewis and Florence (Henschel) Liptak. In 1968, she graduated from West Branch High School.

On Feb. 20, 1971, at St. Agnes Church in Morrisdale, she wed Alvin G. Gmerek and they resided in Houtzdale.  

She was a devoted wife and mother and spent 42 years surrounded by the love of her family. She enjoyed working in her many beautiful flower gardens and sharing flowers with her family and friends. She loved to play canasta and visit with her brothers and sisters at her parent’s cabin. Most of all, in her later years, she and her husband simply enjoyed each other’s company and would sit for hours on the porch, talking and reminiscing.

In addition to her husband and her father, she’s survived by four children, Sheila Clancy and her husband, Kerry; Kevin and his wife, Tracy and Teresa Young and her husband, Elliott, all of Ramey and Eric, at home. She had two grandsons, Logan Clancy and Mason Young, who were the lights of her life. She embraced her role as “Grammy” and loved them with all her heart.

She is also survived by her father and her brothers and sisters, Donna Abell and her husband, William of Eldorado, IL; Edward Liptak of Morrisdale; Catherine Lowder of Woodland; Jeffrey Liptak and his wife, Vicki of Green River, WY; Michael Liptak and his wife, Tammy of Morrisdale; Lisa Mayers and her husband, Mike of

Clearfield; Robert Liptak and his wife, Valerie and Richard Liptak and his wife Barbara, all of Morrisdale; two aunts, Eleanor Pastryk of Chicago, IL and Lucille Diehl and her husband, Gerald of Boalsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother; her brother, Gregory Liptak; and her sister, Luanne Preece.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Houtzdale, with Father Stanley J. Swacha as celebrant. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception cemetery in Madera.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday from 8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc. in Ramey.

Obituary Notice: Traci Ann Raymond (Provided photo)

Traci Ann Raymond, 49, of Philipsburg, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Decatur Township, Philipsburg.

She was the daughter of the late James L. Raymond and Joann (Slother) Raymond, who survives at home. She was born Jan. 11, 1964 in Ridgway.

She attended Messiah Baptist Church in Kylertown.  She was very active in cancer prevention and recovery programs.  She was a member of the County Market Cancer Relay for Life team.

She was the manager for the floral department at County Market in Philipsburg until her death.  She was a 1982 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School and received her certification as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant from the Harrisburg Area Community College.

In addition to her mother, she’s survived by a daughter, Nadine Y. Miscavish and her fiancée, Nick Murarik of Philipsburg; three sisters, L. Tammy Schnarrs and her husband, Henry III (Smokey) of Hudson, RD Philipsburg, Janice L. Foster and her husband, James L. of West Decatur; and Regina “Gina” K. March of Chester Hill; three brothers, Dewey Raymond of Glass City, RD Philipsburg, M. Glenn Raymond and his wife, Jeannie of Osceola Mills, and Martin P. Raymond and his wife, Shelly of Pleasant Hill, RD Philipsburg.  She is also survived by a grandson, Cameron Miscavish of Philipsburg and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Messiah Baptist Church, Kylertown, with Pastor Earl. R. Shawley officiating.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St. in Philipsburg and from 12 p.m. until the hour of services Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Albert Conklin, 83, of Hawk Run died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Herman Conklin and Susan (Mihalo) Conklin Gavlock, born Feb. 01, 1930. He married the former Margarette Brown on May 20, 1950 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Morrisdale.  She survives him at home.

Mr. Conklin was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Morrisdale. 

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holly Family Council #8701 in Morrisdale; a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose; the Osceola Mills VFW Gold Stripe Club; and a member of the Slovak Club, all of Osceola Mills. 

In addition, he was a life member of the Chester Hill Fire Company; a member of the Carpathian Club in Hawk Run; a member of the Clarence Democratic Club; and a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union, Branch 149K, Grassflat.

He was a heavy equipment operator for various mining companies, retiring from Thompson Coal Company.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Conklin was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Ann Rogers and a brother, George Conklin.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Barbara Jean Davenport and her husband, Scott of Williamsport, Darlene Staszak and her husband, Roy of Morrisdale and Sharon Stoltz and her husband, Mark of Treasure Lake in DuBois and three brothers, Harry Conklin of Osceola Mills, John Conklin and his wife, Myrna of Morrisdale and Paul Gavlock and his wife, Susan of Montoursville. 

He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Helen Conklin of Hawk Run; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Morrisdale, with the Rev. Robert J. Horgas, as celebrant.  Burial will be at the St. Agnes Cemetery in Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.

The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the American Diabetes Association, 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.

Victor A. D’Angelo, 75, of DuBois died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at his residence.

Born Jan. 22, 1938 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Lyda (Cavalier) D’Angelo. On June 2, 1962, he married Janet (Fisher) D’Angelo. She survives.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired as the store manager of Sherwin Williams in DuBois after 33 years of service.

He was the past president of the DuBois Lions Club and a past member of the DuBois Salvation Army Board of Directors. He was a former pastor of Restoration House in DuBois. He loved to garden, hunt and fish.

He is survived by his daughter, Beth Johnson and her husband, Charles of DuBois; a son, Michael D’Angelo and his wife, Lynn of Tyrone; three brothers, Edward D’Angelo of New Middletown, OH and Richard D’Angelo and Dennis D’Angelo, both of Ellwood City; a sister, Jeanine Junker of Marlton, NJ; and four grandchildren, Lauren and Alec Johnson and Noah and Riley D’Angelo.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Courtney Johnson.
There will be no public visitation and private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorials may be placed with the Salvation Army, 119 S. Jared St., DuBois, PA 15801, and or DRMC Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Martha J. Showden (Provided photo)

Martha J. Showden, 76, of Clearfield died Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield. She was born Dec. 4, 1936 in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late John W. and Frances (Hodgemoore) Moore.

Mrs. Showden was a homemaker and a caregiver to many local residents. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Karthaus, where she taught Sunday school for many years and belonged to ELCA. She was also affiliated with St. John’s Lutheran Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by her son, Robert L. Showden and his wife, Bernice of Frenchville; a step-granddaughter, Brandy Hoover; a step-great-grandson, Lincoln Hoover; two sisters, Mary Ann Watson of Clearfield and Helen Louise Moore of Punxsutawney; a brother, William David Moore of Karthaus; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Showden on Feb. 6, 2003 and whom she wed July 8, 1954 in Keewaydin Lutheran Church. She was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Robert L. Potter and two nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Karthaus, with the Rev. Matthew M. Finney officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillingham Cemetery, Frenchville.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Wednesday at the church.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 65, Karthaus, PA 16845 or St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1454, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Dorothy C. Yacabucci, 69, of Philipsburg and formerly of Clearfield, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at her home. She was born June 2, 1943 in St. Mary’s, a daughter of the late William Caseino and Margaret (Droney) Caseino Hornung.

Mrs. Yacabucci was previously employed with Sylvania in Emporium, and The Shortway Products Co. and Berg Electronics, both formerly of Clearfield. She enjoyed reading, tracing genealogy and animals.

She is survived by two daughters, Kim (Cleary) Kotzbauer of Emporium and Joey Lynn (Cleary) Bloom and her husband, Shawn of O’Shanter; three grandchildren, Noah, Isaac and Eva Lynn Bloom; four sisters, Paula Rodis and her husband, Dr. Ernesto of Phoenix, AZ, Ruth Lauer and her husband, Hugh of Concord, MA and Frances Mihalek of Boalsburg and Letitia ‘Tish’ Mehalow and her husband, William of Smithsburg, MD; a step-brother, Stephen Hornung and his wife, Roxanne; a former spouse, Thomas J. Cleary of Emporium; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, George M. Hornung.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee Jr. officiating. The committal service will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at the St. Marks Catholic Cemetery, Emporium.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield.

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

Barbara A. Bell, 64, of DuBois died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the DuBois Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1948 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (DeCarlo) Pinnel.

On Oct. 5, 1968, she married Harry F. Bell.  He survives.

She was a homemaker. 

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  She was a volunteer for many years at the House of Nazareth and a member of the DuBois Women’s Club. 

She enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR.  She loved going to the beach on the Jersey Shore.

She is survived by her son, Harold J. Bell and his wife, Kimberly of DuBois, a sister, Eileen Smith of Pensauken, NJ, and a granddaughter, Hayden H. Bell.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Pinnel.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Kidney Care Services, 635D Maple Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: Megan Rene (Dixon) Smith (Provided photo)

Megan Rene (Dixon) Smith, 29, of Clearfield died Friday, March 29, 2013. She was born Nov. 23, 1983, in Philipsburg, the daughter of Christopher Dixon of Curwensville and the late Elaine Rene (Luzier) Ward.

She was affiliated with the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her father; her husband, Gray Welch, of Missouri; a daughter, Kelsey McBride of Clearfield; and a son, Jaycob Welch of Missouri.

Also surviving are her maternal grandmother, Joelene Luzier of Clearfield; four sisters, Leyna (Ward) Seyler, Amanda Ward, Katie Ward and Lea Ward, all of Glen Richey; one half-sister; and three half-brothers.

She was preceded in death by her mother and paternal grandfather, Sheridan Luzier.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kerr Addition United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Brower officiating.

The family suggest contributions be made to the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc., 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Jane R. Arnold, 74, of Osceola Mills died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born March 13, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Carl J. and Sarah M. (Williams) Myers.

On Oct. 23, 1958 in Philipsburg, she married Fred H. Arnold, who survives at home. Also surviving is one daughter, LuAnn Weatherholtz of Osceola Mills; two sons, Fred H. Arnold Jr. and his wife, Sally of Osceola Mills and David G. Arnold of Philipsburg.

Also surviving are three grandchildren, Nicole Weatherholtz, Tyler Arnold and Travis Arnold; one sister, Shirley Dobo of Hawk Run; and two brothers, Charles E. Myers and George H. Myers and his wife, Marcie, all of Philipsburg.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Maurer, Sally Sallurday and Joyce Hayward and two brothers, Carl J. Myers Jr. and Harry John “Skip” Myers Sr.

She was a 1958 graduate of Philipsburg High School and was a member of the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church. She had worked at the former Pedrazzani Store in Osceola Mills, Ziff’s in Philipsburg, and was a home caregiver. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching them in their school activities.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Jen Heikes officiating. Burial will follow at Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St. Osceola Mills, PA 16666 or to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Dr. W. Douglas Krolick, 53, of Tampa, FL died Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1959 in Clearfield, the son of the late James J. and Alice Jean (Turner) Krolick Sr.

Dr. Krolick was a graduate from the Clearfield Area High School class of 1977, the University of Pittsburgh in 1981 and Ohio School of Podiatry in 1985 as a podiatrist. He practiced podiatry in Tampa, FL and was a professor of Biochemistry at the University of Miami.

He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

Dr. Krolick is survived by a brother, John Krolick Jr.; a maternal aunt, Mae I. Whitehill; a paternal uncle, Thomas Krolick and his wife Carol; and several cousins, all who live in Clearfield.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., Clearfield, with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee  officiating. Burial will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

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

The family suggests that contribution be made to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 987, 119

Byers St., Clearfield, PA 16830, the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or a charity of donor’s choice.

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

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

Norma Ara Soltis of Golden Living Community-Hillview, Altoona, and formerly of Hawk Run, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Golden Living Community in Altoona.

She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Remick) Wilsoncroft, born Nov. 4, 1929 in Clearfield. She married John Louis Soltis Jr. on April 21, 1953 in Winchester, VA.  He survives her in Clearfield.

Mrs. Soltis was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hawk Run.

She was originally employed as a secretary in Washington, D.C.  She later returned to the Philipsburg area, where she worked for the A&P Supermarket, the General Cigar plant and Charles Navasky & Company, until retiring. She was a 1946 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon T. Wilsoncroft.

Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Anna Marie English and her husband, David of Emporium, and Amy Lynn Lockey and her husband, James of Hawk Run; a son, John L. “Buddy” Soltis III and his wife, Phyllis of Hawk Run; and a sister, Anna Pollock of Munson. 

She is also survived by six grandchildren, Thaddeus English of Elizabeth City, NC; Carissa E. Baily and her husband, P.J. of Wellington, FL; Melissa Soltis and her fiancée, Joe Donato of St. Cloud, FL; Alyson Hokanson and her husband, Chris of Culpeper, VA; Carl Barquist of FL; John Barquist of Hawk Run; a great-grandson, Zander English of Elizabeth City, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at a future date at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hawk Run.  Burial will be at the Stoneville Cemetery, RD West Decatur.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Friends may sign the guestbook at: beezerheathfh.com.