Obituary Notice: Virginia J. Vaughn (Provided photo)

Virginia J. Vaughn, 92, of Tyrone and formerly of Philipsburg, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the Epworth Manor in Tyrone.

Born June 25, 1922 in Hudson, RD Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Kathryn (Rafferty) Twist.  She married Harold E. Vaughn on Aug. 13, 1941 in Winchester, Va.; he preceded her in death March 1, 1996.

Mrs. Vaughn was a member of the South Philipsburg Christian & Missionary Alliance Church for more than 50 years.

She had been a caregiver for many years and assisted her husband, Harold, in the operation of his business, Vaughn Brothers Excavating and Trucking.

She was a 1940 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronald E. Vaughn; four sisters, Dorothy Fisher, Leona Mitchell, Barbara Johnson and an infant sister, Vivian Twist; and a brother, Walter Twist.

Mrs. Vaughn is survived by a son, Jeff H. Vaughn and his wife, Leona of Philipsburg; a brother, William Twist and his wife, Diane of Philipsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg with the Rev. Scott R. Hartsock officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. Sunday until funeral time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Vaughn to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Shirley C. Nyman, 72, of Houtzdale died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Dec. 10, 1942 in Bellefonte, she was the daughter of Evelyn L. (Mills) Emel of Bellefonte and the late Arthur D. Emel.

She was employed by Centre Engineering Inc. of State College until her retirement.

She is survived by four sons, Ralph L. Emel of Janesville, Walter J. Nyman of Erie, Arthur D. Nyman of Morrisdale and Randell S. Nyman of Houtzdale and a daughter, Terry Nyman Blake and her husband, Kevin of Houtzdale.

She is survived by seven grandchildren, Tommy J. Nyman of Las Vegas, Donann Myers of Brisbin, Ashley Nyman of Nebraska, Christopher Nyman of Ohio, Amber, Blake of Houtzdale, Caden Nyman of Kylertown and Trevor Emel of Smithmill and a great-granddaughter, Paige Davis of Brisbin.

Also surviving are three brothers, Melvin, Kenneth and John Emel of Bellefonte and three sisters, Evelyn Reese of Bellefonte, Deborah Long of Spring Mills and Theresa  Emel of Lock Haven.

She was preceded in death by her father; two sisters, Ruth Ann Emel and Carol May Emel; and a brother, Ralph L. Emel.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with Pastor Kevin Howard officiating.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., 200 David St., Houtzdale, PA 16651 to defray funeral expenses.

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

Holly D. Wray, 45, of Falls Creek died Monday, May 11, 2015 at UPMC Altoona as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Born Dec. 9, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Hollie D. and Shelia L. (Drake) Lewis.  They survive and live in DuBois.

On May 14, 2013, she married David E. Wray.  He survives.

She was a supervisor at DuBois Logistics.  Prior to that, she had worked at Knology Broadcasting for many years.

She was an avid fan of the Auburn Tigers …”War Eagle.”

She is survived by a son, Kenneth Kelly Kincaid of Phoenix City, Ala.; two sisters, Theresa E. Lewis and her children of Huntington, W.Va. and Lisa L. Smith and her husband, Joseph and their children of Brookville; and a brother, Wayne E. Lewis of Huntington, W.Va.

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

There will be no public visitation.

Private family services will be held at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Bish officiating.

Memorials may be sent to the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Peters (Provided photo)

Charles E. ‘Chuck’ Peters, 92, of Clearfield died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield.

He was born Feb. 23, 1923 in Clover Hill, a son of the late Charles Edgar and Alma (Johns) Peters.

Mr. Peters had been employed many places, including various area coal mines, being an instrument repairman at Westinghouse in Sharon, driving over-the-road tractor-trailer for Daily Express and most recently, delivering food through the Meals on Wheels program where he enjoyed meeting people.

In his spare time, he repaired any kind of electronic and even built his first television in 1947. He also had restored Volkswagen Beetles and developed home movies for family.

Mr. Peters attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Clearfield.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. (Hedglin) Peters, to whom he was wed Sept. 20, 1941.

He is survived by five children, Charles Peters Jr. and his wife, Bonnie and Larry Peters, both of Clearfield, Daniel Peters of Hubbard, Ohio, Linda Pilch and her husband, Joseph of Brockway and Rita Hemphill and her husband, George of St. Cloud, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters; and a brother.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Gill; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister; and four brothers.

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

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert B. Goldenberg officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Because of Mr. Peters’ love of animals and the joy he had meeting the people through Meals on Wheels delivery, the family strongly asks that donations be sent to either the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, or to the Meals on Wheels Program, c/o CCAAA, P.O. Box 550, Clearfield.

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

Anthony G. Franek, 72, of Drifting died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his residence. Born March 28, 1943, he was the son of  the late George and Mary Nagray Franek.

Mr. Franek was a Vietnam veteran. He received a Purple Heart, a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, an Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge.

He’s survived by his daughter, Lisa Ayers and her husband, Ronald II of Warriors Mark and his grandsons, Joshua Clancy of Williamsport and Samuel Ayers of Warriors Mark.

He’s survived by four sisters, Margaret Seal of Vassar, Mich., JoAnne Martin and Miriam Koleno, both of Drifting, and Rose Ann Hoover of Houtzdale and two brothers, Arthur Franek and his wife, Alice of Casanova and John Franek and his wife, Nancy of Ginter.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Franek was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven and George Franek.

A Celebration of Life with Prayer will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Severin’s Roman Catholic Church, Drifting, with Father David A. Perry Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the St. Severin Roman Catholic Cemetery, Drifting.

There will not be any public visitation.

The Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is serving the family.

Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter No. 359, 222 Bedford St., Holidaysburg, PA 16648.

Robert E. “Bo” Moore, 84, of Frenchville died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.

Born Jan. 27, 1931 in Karthaus, he was the son of the late Earl and Lena Norton Moore McGonigal. Mr. Moore was a veteran of the Korean War; he served with the U.S. Army.

He was married to Cora Morgan Moore on May 16, 1951 in Lewisburg. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2012.

Mr. Moore is survived by a daughter, Marilyn L. Moore of Beaufort, NC and three sons, Robert M. Moore and his wife, Elizabeth of Keewaydin, Alan R. Moore and his wife, Elaine J. Warholic of Frenchville and Barry C. Moore and his wife, Stacey of Morganfield, Ky.

He’s also survived by a sister, Doris Lucas and her husband, Donald of Pine Glen; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Moore.

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

The Johnson Funeral Home, Grassflat, is serving the family.

Robert Lee Reiter, 76, of Clearfield died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at his residence. Born June 23, 1938 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Delee and Margaret Wooster Reiter.

Mr. Reiter was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Karthaus. He was a heavy equipment operator.

He was married to Amelia Kolivoski Reiter on Feb. 1, 1956 at the parsonage in Keewaydin. She survives in Clearfield.

Mr. Reiter is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Hillard and her husband, Merrill of Clearfield and Wendy Sabol and her husband, Paul of Morrisdale.

He’s survived by his grandchildren, Alayna Hillard of State College and Christopher and Sara Sabol, both of Morrisdale and a nephew, Melvin Reiter of Clearfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Lee Reiter and a brother, Richard Reiter. He was the last member of his generation.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with Lay Minister Gary Jewart officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Karthaus.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 65, Karthaus, PA 16845.

Robert L. Womeldorf, 83, of Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Born July 1, 1931 in Porter Township, Clarion County, he was the son of the late Darl and Irene (Gruber) Womeldorf.

On Sept. 22, 1951, he married Delores J. Hershberger Womeldorf.  She preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2005.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; he served during the Korean War.

He was the third-generation owner of Womeldorf Incorporated, and he, along with his wife, was the owners of Womeldorf Equipment Company.

Mr. Womeldorf was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. He enjoyed following the Penn state Nittany Lions and was a big supporter pf Penn state Public Broadcasting.

He was a member of the Lewistown Rotary Club and a Free & Accepted Mason in the Valley of Harrisburg Consistory. He especially loved to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by three children, Linda Crandall, Keith Womeldorf and his wife, Jane and Robyn Womeldorf, all of DuBois; five grandchildren, Brian and Jason Crandall; Kristyn and Kacey Womeldorf; and Seth Womeldorf; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Olivia Crandall.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Womeldorf.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Charlene Lauver officiating.

Burial will follow in New Bethlehem Cemetery.

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

Online condolences can be made to www.gbfuneralhome.com

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

Obituary Notice: Charles W. Bell (Provided photo)

Charles W. Bell, 58, of Philipsburg died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Veterans Administration Center in Pittsburgh.

Born Nov., 10, 1956 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the Late Richard and Ruth C. (Cunningham) Bell.

He was Protestant by faith and had served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Bell was the manager of the Philipsburg NAPA store, where he had been employed for 27 years. He was a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Watson and a nephew, Michael K. Bell.

He is survived by his fiancée, Rose Marie Stout; a daughter, Kierston M. Bell and her significant other, Curtis Maines of RD Osceola Mills; a son, Craig Bell of Osceola Mills; four brothers, Richard J. Bell and his wife, Linda of New Liberty, RD Philipsburg, Robert E. Bell and his wife, Lettie of Flinton, Thomas L. Bell and his wife, Mary Ann of Gearhartville, RD Philipsburg and Timothy L. Bell and his wife, Kelly of Osceola Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral home in Philipsburg, with the Rev Ted G. Seibert officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

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

Military honors will be accorded by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY or to the Bell Family in care of the Kierston Bell, 602 Horseshoe Curve Rd., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Judy Ann Dotts, 66, of New Millport died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital.

Born March 20, 1949 in Oak Ridge, she was the daughter of the June (Stiles) Rowles of York and the late Phillip A. Rowles.

She is survived by four children, Beth (Brian) Kuhn and Lacey Dotts, both of Clearfield, Katie (Andrew) Hutton of Cherry Tree and Dennis L. (Penny) Dotts Jr. of New Millport and two sisters, Shirley Templeton and Denise Herring and one brother, Hiram Rowles, all of York.

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Joshua “Jake” Dotts, Levi Dotts, Annaliece Hutton, Gabriel Dotts, Sarah Dotts, Joshua Hutton, Shaelyn Dotts, Alecia Hutton, Alyssa Hutton, Malachi Dotts, Jocelyn Dotts and Emily Hutton and three great-grandsons, Derek Dotts, Talan Hutton and Desmond Hutton.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennisl L. “Duke” Dotts; a brother, Allen Rowles; and a grandson, Zachary.

Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the hour of services at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera, with the Rev. Dick Michael officiating.  Burial will follow in Fruit Hill Cemetery.

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

John H. “Jack” Taylor Sr., 61, of Frenchville died Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

Born Sept. 26, 1953 in Norristown, he was the son of the late Francis Jr. and Marion Hammond Taylor. He was a member of the LeContes Mills United Methodist Church.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam era; he served in the U.S. Army. He held two terms on Chester Hill Borough Council.

Mr. Taylor was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He had been a driver for the Fullington Bus Co. until his retirement.

He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Tone and her husband, Thomas Jr. of Bath and two sons, John Taylor Jr. and his wife, Jolene of Osceola Mills and Robert F. Taylor of Royerford.

He is survived by 12 grandchildren, Thomas III, Gabrielle and Autumn Tone and Kalena, Cody, Kyle, Kaleigh, Karissa, Austin, Emily, Aiden and Robert Taylor Jr.

Mr. Taylor is also survived by his siblings, Mary Taylor, Marion Raup, Betty Lilick, Deborah Schretchings (Delano), Bernadette Daywalt (Carl), Eileen Bralski (Michael) and Francis H. Taylor and his wife, Debbie Jean, all of King of Prussia.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, with Pastor Sue Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Keewaydin Cemetery, Karthaus.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, c/o John H. Taylor Sr., P.O. Box 238, 171 Deer Creek Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Charlotte A. Huber (Provided photo)

Charlotte A. Huber, 79, of Philipsburg died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College.

Born July 14, 1935 in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Josephine (Carson) Latz.

She married John C. “Jack” Huber on Feb. 13, 1954 in Houtzdale; he preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 1994.

Mrs. Huber was of the Christian faith. She retired as a secretary from Charles Navasky & Company in Philipsburg. She was a 1953 graduate of the former Osceola Mills High School.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a twin son and a brother, Elwood Latz.

She is survived by a son, John Steve Huber and his wife, Brenda of Philipsburg; a sister, Linda K. Ballosh and her husband, Frederick W. “Butch” Ballosh of Osceola Mills; two grandchildren, Alison Kephart and John R. Huber; and a great-grandson, Easton Robert Huber.

The funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with Pastor Jennifer C. Heikes officiating.  Burial will be at the American Legion Cemetery in Brisbin.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church, 303 Curtin St., Osceola Mills, PA. 16666.

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

Matthew Allen LeBeau, 41, of Eden, NC and formerly of Clearfield, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Eden, NC.

Born Aug. 11, 1973 in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Thomas LeBeau and Arlene (Raybould) Taylor.

Mr. LeBeau was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School and also the Clearfield Hospital School of Radiology.

He started working at the Clearfield Hospital at the age of 14 years in the cafeteria. After that he had worked his way up through many different jobs at the hospital, including the Radiology Department for more than 20 years.

He was employed by the Home Health of Eden and Greensboro, NC as a Cardiac and Vascular Stenographer.

He was Wesleyan by faith. He volunteered at the Humane Society of Rockingham County in Eden, NC.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Ray Taylor of DuBois and his father and step-mother, Georgia Whitney of Lancaster, NY.

Surviving are two sons, Jarret Matthew LeBeau and Bryant Matthew LeBeau, both of Philipsburg; his fiancée, Christy Martin of Eden, NC; a sister, Tena LeBeau of Clearfield; and a niece and nephew, Scarlett and Declan LeBeau of Clearfield.

Also surviving are three step-siblings, Stephanie Judy and her husband, Justin of Trafford, Scott Taylor of Punxsutawney and Mia Birdsong and her husband, Nino Moschella of Oakland, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Mr. LeBeau will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. Justin Judy officiating. Burial will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

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

The family suggests contributions be made to the Humane Society of Rockingham County, 205 Boone Rd., Eden, NC 27288.

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

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

Anna Mae Bell, 70, of DuBois died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at her home.

Born Dec. 18, 1944 in Luthersburg, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Adda (Thomas) Galentine.

She was a homemaker. She made her home with Lawrence “Buck” Yusnukis for 28 years.

She is survived by five children, Rodger Callender of Brockport; Christine Callender, Deminica “Dee” Callender and Ford “Owen” Bell, all of DuBois; and Kizzy Bell of Big Run.

She is survived by sisters, Belva Gregory of Grampian and Rosemary Morris of DuBois; a brother, Earl Galentine of Reynoldsville; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary J. Callender; a granddaughter, Tabitha Pierce; four brothers; and one sister.

Friends will be received from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be private.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Harold E. “Ted” Holt (Provided photo)

Harold E. “Ted” Holt, 85, of Clearfield died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Ridgeview Elder Care.

He was born July 6, 1929 in Karthaus, the son of the late James E. and Nancy (Fye) Holt.

Mr. Holt was a coal miner. He worked at Howe’s Leather Co. in Curwensville. He was also a dozer operator on the strip mines at JC Owens until his retirement in 1993.

He was a member of the Living Hope Apostolic Church in Clearfield. He was a member of the Curwensville Moose Lodge and Susquehanna Community Grange No. 268.

Mr. Holt enjoyed growing tomatoes, bird watching, cutting wood, dozer work and most of all spending time with his grandchildren.

His survivors include a wife of 66 years, Stella Holt, to whom he was married on Jan. 3, 1949 and his children, Gerald (Linda) Holt of Eldersburg, Md., Linda Green and her companion, Jim of Munson; Teddy James (JoAnn) Holt of Grampian; and Gary Holt and companion Dale, William Holt and Timothy (Dawn) Holt, all of Clearfield; and a step-son, David Kramer of Glen Richey.

His survivors include 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Totin of New Jersey, Lora Holt of Guam, Rebecca Greene, Robert Greene and Richard Greene, all of Munson, T.J. Holt and his wife, Jennifer of Grampian, B.J. Luzier and her husband, Randy, Christy Brown and her husband, Travis and Sheila Smith and her husband, Rob, all of Olanta and Timothy Holt Jr. and Miranda Maines of Washington.

His survivors also include 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta Vincent of Lockport, NY; his brothers, Glenn Kenneth Holt and Lester Holt of Clearfield; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Gerald Thomas Holt, Robert Holt, Ethel Evans, June Selner, Violet Eadie, Beryl Wisor, Jane Clark; and infants, Billy, Eva and Baby Holt.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Tom Holt officiating.

Friends and family are invited to the funeral home from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 12 p.m. until the time of services Wednesday.

Burial will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or to the Salvation Army, 119 Byers St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Online condolences may be made at www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. in Clearfield.

Obituary Notice: Kierra Jaden Hullihen (Provided photo)

Kierra Jaden Hullihen, 2, of Curwensville died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Born Dec. 14, 2012, she was the daughter of James A. Hullihen Jr. and Janessa N. Hummel of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Linda Lloyd, James S. Gillen Jr. and Patricia A. Brink.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Clarity A. Collins, who resides at home; her grandparents, Tom and Linda Tubbs, John Hummel and Sylvia Gillen; and her great-grandparents, Helen Gillen, Tom and Helen Tubbs and Conrad A. Brink.

A private family gathering will be held at the graveside.  Burial will be at the Lumber City Cemetery.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

Louise H. “Wez” McClement, 85, of Philipsburg died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Aug. 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Sarah (Wood) Horne.

On Oct. 9, 1949 in Philipsburg, she married Fred Pelton Jr.; he preceded her in death.  On July 3, 1975, she married James M. McClement; he preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1992.

She was a member and regular attender of the First Baptist Church of Philipsburg.

Mrs. McClement had an active social life and enjoyed friendships of many.  She had a fondness for dogs and loved to bake goodies.

She was a distinguished donor of the American Red Cross. She had donated more than 17 gallons during her lifetime.

In her younger years, Mrs. McClement worked at the Sugar bowl and W.T. Grant Company in Philipsburg.

She was then employed with the General Cigar Company plant in Philipsburg for 22 years and lastly with the Charles Navasky & Company for five years until retiring.

She was a 1947 graduate of the Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her parents and both husbands, she was preceded in death by, a sister, Jane Fenton and a brother-in-law, Edward Fenton.

She is survived by a daughter, Anne (Pelton) Rutkoskie and her husband, Mike of Danville; a step-son, James M. McClement and his wife, Shirley of Lubbock, Texas; and a sister, Bettie Husted and her husband, Tom of Philipsburg.

Mrs. McClement is also survived by three grandchildren, Samantha Rutkoskie and her husband, Ron Grzywacz of Royersford, Eli Rutkoskie of Philadelphia and Izaak Rutkoskie of Beaumont, Texas; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Grzywacz of Royersford; three step-grandchildren, Angela Zisiger, Timothy McClement and Pamela Johnson; one step-great-grandchild, Aspen Zisiger; and three nephews and their families, Ed and Ruth Fenton and children of State College, Matt and Pat Fenton and sons of State College, and Jim and Loretta Husted and their son of Baker, La.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Ted G. Seibert officiating.  Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery.

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

Contributions may be made to the SPCA, 275 21^st St., Clearfield, PA 16830; Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830; American Red Cross, 121 ½ E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801; or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

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

Donald H. Foster Jr., 58, of West Decatur died Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.

Born Jan. 5, 2015 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Donald H. Sr. and Arlene (Stevens) Foster.

He was employed with the maintenance department at the Comfort Inn in Clearfield.  Mr. Foster was a 1974 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Evans and an infant brother, Jonathan Robert Foster.

He is survived by a sister, Gracie M. Foster of West Decatur; three brothers, Erman Thomas Foster and his wife, Sue of Morrisdale, Ronald L. Foster of West Decatur and Jamie Foster and his wife, Jill of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg.  Burial will be at the Woodside Cemetery, RD West Decatur.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. Second St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Obituary Notice: John C. Bailor (Provided photo)

John Clair Bailor, 53, of Curwensville, died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born Feb. 13, 1962 in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of James and Deloris (Rowles) Bailor.

Mr. Bailor was a truck driver and worked for London Trucking.  He was a former member of the Rescue Hose and Ladder Co.

Surviving are his partner of 21 years Doreen (Price) Fox; a son and daughter, Brandy Hummel and her husband, Mark of Philipsburg and Austin Bailor of Curwensville; two grandchildren, Caleb and Lexi Hummel; and two sisters and a brother, Sandy Maines and her husband, Ron of Osceola Mills and James Bailor Jr. and his wife, Tammy and Patricia Boal, both of Marion, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leslie R. Bailor Sr.

Funeral services for John Bailor will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville, with the Rev. David Hamilton officiating.  Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery, Glen Richey.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday 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.

Obituary Notice: E. Madeline Kubista (Provided photo)

Ella Madeline “Madie” Read Kubista, 93, a resident of Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe and formerly of Greensburg and Curwensville, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at the center.

Born March 31, 1922 in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of Alvin “Duckett” and Lona Alice (McGaughey) Borst.

Mrs. Kubista was a homemaker. She was retired from the Curwensville Area School District in the Custodian Department.

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

She was first wed to Homer Read on June 25, 1938. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1966.

On Oct. 25, 1968, she then wed Peter T. Kubista. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 2002.

In addition, she was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Annie Ogden, Vera Thompson and Iva Mae Graham; and three brothers, Robert, James and LeRoy Borst.

Surviving are two daughters, Sue Leonard and her husband, Dr. Gene Leonard of Greensburg and Cheryl Custaney and her husband the Rev. Deacon John Custaney of Morrisdale.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Laura Leonard of Lawrence, Amy Ryder and her husband, Colonel Patrick, USAF of Lithia, Fla., Cheryl Marie Phillips and her husband, Bill of Tyrone and Christopher Custaney and his wife, Sue of Clearfield; five great-grandchildren, Austin and Christian Ryder and Haley, Connor and Colby Custaney; and a brother, Orvis Borst of Glen Richey.

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

Friends will be received from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Curwensville, and again from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the procession will depart for the church.

The Rosary will be recited by members of St. Timothy’s Altar and Rosary Society at 4:30 p.m. and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 8:15 p.m., both Friday at the funeral home.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the St. Vincent Seminary, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd., Latrobe, PA  15650 or to the St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church, 260 Bruno Rd., Greensburg, PA  15601.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe for their wonderful care of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother during her stay there.

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