Obituary Notice: Joyce M. Berry (Provided photo)

Joyce M. Berry, 66, of Clearfield died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Berry was born Oct. 13, 1948 in Mahaffey, the daughter of Joseph O. and Lillian (Marshall) Bennett.

She had worked for D.W. Hummel & Sons, The Budget Plan Consumer Discount Company, Security Pacific, Casteel Chiropractic of Clearfield and Experience Works.

Mrs. Berry was affiliated with the Glad Tidings Assembly of God of Clearfield. She was a Sunday school teacher and repaired and cleaned robes for Bible school. She also prepared meals for the church.

She was an avid reader with the Bible being her favorite book. She was a prayer warrior, along with her friend, Audrey, for our country, family and friends.

One of her favorite past times was reading The Progress and clipping articles and mailing them in special cards to the person in the article.

She was an aunt and friend that never missed mailing cards for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, such as Veterans Day. She would always have words and prayers of encouragement to her many friends, such as Esther, Karen, Judy, Ginger, Donna, Janet, Rickey, Cindy, Carrol, Gloria, Pauline and many more. She will be so missed by all of us who loved her and valued her friendship.

She is survived by a sister, Judith Rodgers and her husband, William of Punxsutawney and two sisters-in-law, Esther Bennett of Glen Campbell and Karen Harnish and her husband, Bub of Curwensville.

She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Janet Spaid, Ron Spaid, Larry Spaid, Kathy Ullery, Richard A. “Ricky” Bennett, Cindy Mauk and her husband, Charlie, Dennis M. Bennett and his wife, Dana, Dustin A. Bennett and his wife, Summer, Kimberly E. Taranto and her husband, Willie, Amber Harnish, Matt Harnish and Mark Harnish and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mrs. Berry was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore A. Berry. He died Aug. 30, 2007.

She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Spaid Queen, Erma Ullery and Esther S. Bennett; two brothers, Denny O. Bennett and Dallas Miller; a niece, Peggy Rodgers Bailey; and nephew, Robert Spaid.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Stephen DeSantis officiating.

Burial will be in Fruit Hill Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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

Sylvester Paul Smeal, 85, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Philipsburg. Born Oct. 23, 1929 in Morrisdale, he was the son of the late Isaac C. and Leona G. Kephart Smeal.

Mr. Smeal was a resident of Windy Hill Village of Presbyterian Home, Philipsburg, and formerly of Hawk Run. He went home to be with the Lord and Savior. Mr. Smeal was Christian by faith.

He was a veteran of the Korean War; he served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Corning Glass in State College.

He was married to Alice Marie Chaffee Smeal. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2012.

Mr. Smeal is survived by two daughters, Rhonda L. Davis and her husband, Raymond of Ramey and Beth Ann Dale and her husband, Clark of Kylertown and two sons, Robert P. Smeal and his wife Sun Ja of Clarksville, Tenn., and Michael E. Smeal of Morrisdale.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Zachary Davis, Katie Davis, Alyssa Dale, Christopher Smeal, Jacob Dale and Matthew Smeal and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Bert Smeal, Myrle Smeal, Guy Smeal and Wesley Smeal and seven sisters, Dorothy Rothrock, Yvonne Means, Ivera Ellis, Irene Flegal, Minerva Jones, Leona Merrow and Eva Moriarty.

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

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

Michael L. Hynes, 78, Treasure Lake, DuBois, died Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born July 22, 1936 in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bertha (Dool) Hynes.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

On Aug. 6, 1954, he married Dorothy Kenney.  She preceded him in death on April 3, 1986.  On Sept. 5, 1997 in Pittsburgh, he married Janice (Kelly) Hynes.  She survives.

He founded Allegheny Business Machines in 1975 and TeleData Services of Pennsylvania in 1984.  He successfully retired in 1997 from telecommunications.

He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.  He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed spending his winter months at his home in Del Ray Beach, Fla.  He was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17.

He is survived by his children, Deborah Hynes, Daniel Hynes, Michael Hynes and Patrick Hynes, all of North Carolina; a step-son, Rodney Felix and his wife, Julie of DuBois; four grandchildren, Alex, Lindsey, Jessica and Hampton Hynes; and four step-grandchildren, Matthew, Jakob, Zane and Morgan Felix.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Hynes.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

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

Burial will be in Troutville Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Covenant House, 460 W. 41^st St., New York, NY 10036 and or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Dorothy Eleanor Sykes, 89, of Karthaus died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at her residence.

Born May 9, 1926 in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Narehood) Hodge.

Mrs. Sykes was of the Catholic faith.  She was a homemaker. Mrs. Sykes was a graduate of the former Cooper Township High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and 13 brothers.

She is survived by a daughter, Betsy A. McCann and her husband, Dennis of Karthaus; a son, John F. Sykes of Lancaster, Calif.; a sister, Carol Lion and her husband, Wendell of St. Mary’s; and two brothers, Richard Hodge and his wife, Jean of Williamsport and Earl Hodge and his wife, Margy of Ohio.

She is also survived by six grandchildren, Joel Porter and his wife, Mindy of Mineral Springs; Russell Sykes and his wife, Vanessa of Gainesville, Ga.; Ellie Ross and her husband, Mike of Fayetteville, NC; Kirsten McKee and her companion, Mark Hoopsick of Clearfield; Eddie McKee and his wife, Nichole of Katy, Texas; Brian McCann of Bellefonte; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.  Burial will be at the Guenot Cemetery (New Garden) Pottersdale.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the: Alzheimers Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Suite No. 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or online to:www.alz.org.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

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

Obituary Notice: Terry Lemoine Caldwell (Provided photo)

Terry Lemoine Caldwell, 71, of Curwensville died Friday, May 29, 2015 in Lumber City.

Born Nov. 15, 1943 in Hepburnia, he was the son of Raymond Bloom and Jeanette Violet (Caldwell) Caldwell.

Mr. Caldwell was retired as a molder for Clearfield Machine Co.  He was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Bloomington.

He also loved hunting, fishing, gardening woodworking and spending time at camp.

On Sept. 15, 1962 in Grampian, he wed the former Carol Ann Harnish. She survives with two children, Greg Allen Caldwell and his wife, Joann of Treasure Lake and Deanna Hannah and her husband, Kevin of Latrobe.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jalyn Bruno and her husband, Nick, Jenna Tolmie, Zachary Tibbens, Courtney Tibbens and Hannah Tibbens.

Also surviving are four sisters and a brother, Judy Buck and her husband, Delmont of Ocala, Fla., Carol Rowles and her husband, Terry of Olanta, Loretta K. Dickey of Bells Landing, Delores “Dolly” Wagner and her husband, Donald “Chick” of Fallen Timber and Randy W. Caldwell and his wife, Debra of DuBois.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Ashley Tibbens.

At the request of Mr. Caldwell, there will be no public visitation.

Memorial services for Terry Caldwell will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Community Baptist Church, 11555 Curwensville/Tyrone Hwy., Curwensville, with the Rev. Todd T. Hogue officiating.

The family suggests contributions be made to either “Tails for Trout,” Laurel Hill Trout Farm, c/o Patrick Domico, 688 Washington Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833  or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant St., Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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.

Sharon Lee Bongyor, 54, of Morrisdale died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at her residence.

Born Aug. 31, 1960 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Thelma Shankweiler Pentz.

She was a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School.

She was survived by her companion, Billy Emigh of Morrisdale. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, c/o Sharon Bongyor Account, P.O. Box 238, Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Nicholas Shirokey, 81, of Morrisdale died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his residence. Born Dec. 21, 1933, he was the son of Walter and Mary A. Susko Shirokey.

Mr. Shirokey attended the Palestine United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War; he served in the U.S. Army.

He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Shirokey Surveys until the time of his death. He was a graduate of the Morris Township High School.

He was married to Mary Jean Turner Shirokey on Aug. 25, 1956 at the Centre Hill United Methodist Church. She survives in Morrisdale.

Mr. Shirokey is survived by a daughter, Mary Katherine (Kate) Baumgardner and her husband, Tim of Lanse and three sons, David Shirokey and his wife, Barbara and William J. (Bill) Shirokey, both of Morrisdale, and Nicholas D Shirokey and his wife, Valerie of Munson.

He is survived by three sisters, Velma Glenn and Theresa Shirokey, both of Huntingdon, and Mildred Kasubick of Houtzdale and one brother, Alex Shirokey of Sykesville.

He is survived by eight grandchildren, Kori Sue Plotner and her companion, Vince Huln, Eric David Shirokey and his companion, Brandie Fox, Rebecca Ann Caylor and her husband, Charles, Kyle A. Baumgardner, Penny Shirokey and her companion, Bill Jones, Kayla Blose and her husband, Craig, Lindsey Albright and her husband, Aaron and Cody Lee and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Shirokey was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Allgood and Jean Kurtz; two brothers, Walter Shirokey and John Shirokey; four half-sisters, Mary Ratkiewiecz, Ann Tomkiewicz, Helen Davis and Irene Chervenak and two half-brothers, Joe Shirokey and Mike Shirokey.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Allport, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

Burial will be in the Centre Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 .m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Palestine United Methodist Church, c/o Pastor Tina Hawkins, 821 Summit Hill Rd., Morrisdale, PA 16858.

Obituary Notice: Miss Julia Rothrock Potts (Provided photo)

Miss Julia Rothrock Potts of Clearfield passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Betsy Lezzer surrounded by family.

She was born Aug. 14, 1937, the daughter of the late David B. and Grayce E. Potts.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, Kenneth L. Lezzer.

She is survived by her sisters, Betsy Lezzer of Curwensville and Marty (Jack) Eshelman of Buckhannon, W.Va., and her brothers, William D. Potts of New York, NY and John (Nancy) Potts and Timothy (Karen) Potts, both of Clearfield.

Also surviving are her nieces, Linda (Scott) Moore of Rockton; Julie (Chuck) Seighman of State College; Diane (Tim) Holland of Curwensville; Kelly (Tom) Williams of Beckley, W.Va.; Kerri (Scott) Shepherd of Buckhannon, W.Va.; and Susan (Jon) Mikesell and Becky (Andy) Brickley, both of Clearfield.

Her Surviving nephews are KC (Amy) Lezzer of Clearfield; Kevin Eshelman of Buckhannon, W.Va.; David (Lisa) Potts of Hyannis Port, Mass.; and Daniel (Stephanie) Potts of Hope Valley, RI. In addition, she is survived by 11 great-nieces, 16 great-nephews; and four great-great-nieces.

A graduate of Clearfield Area High School with the class of 1955, she was employed by Lezzer Lumber Co. for more than 42 years and retiring in May of 1999.

She served her community in many ways. She was a long-time member and director emeritus of the Clearfield Children’s Aid Society. She was on the board of the Curwensville Library.

Her activities also included the Literacy Volunteers, the Habitat for Humanity and the Clearfield Historical Society.

She was a member of the St. Timothy’s Catholic Church of Curwensville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Clearfield Children’s Aid Society, the Curwensville Library, the Clearfield Historical Society, the Penn Highland Hospice-Clearfield program or a charity of the donor’s choice.

There will be a memorial gathering of family and friends from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. Timothy’s Church in Curwensville with the Rev. Father Mark J. Mastrain as celebrant.

Her request for cremation will be honored and her cremains will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date.

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements for Julia R. Potts.

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

Melanie Kay Hummel, 43, of Woodland died Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Boggs Township.

Born Dec. 3, 1971 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Floyd A. Maines of Woodland and the late Cheryl Ann Welker Maines.

Mrs. Hummel was a 1989 graduate of the Clearfield Area High School. She graduated from Penn State DuBois in 1991 with an Associate’s degree.

She also graduated from the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center as a licensed practical nurse. She was employed by Bayada Home Health, State College.

She was married to Darrel J. Hummel Jr. on May 9, 1992 in Mineral Springs. He survives in Woodland.

She’s survived by two sons, Micah Hummel and Dalton Hummel, both at home. She’s survived by a sister, Angela Jean Hassinger and her husband, Joseph and a brother, Wade Maines and his wife, Latisha, both of Woodland.

In addition to her mother, Mrs. Hummel was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Street United Methodist Church, Woodland, with Pastor Sean Smith officiating.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mrs. Hummel’s sons, Micah and Dalton, c/o Darrel Hummel, 5121 Shiloh Rd., Woodland, PA 16881.

Julia A. (Popovich) Checkaneck, 96, of Blackburn died Monday, June 1, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

Born July 4, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Prelock) Popovich.

She married Michael J. Checkaneck June 14, 1952 in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann Checkaneck of Blackburn and Joan Fowler and her husband, Dennis of Philipsburg and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 24, 1999; two sisters, Mary Banko and Ann LaPenna; and five brothers, John “Jack” Popovich, Mickey Popovich, George Popovich, Joseph Popovich and Andrew Popovich.  She was the last of her generation.

A private family viewing will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.  Parastas services will be sung at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Fr. Anthony Balistreri.

A Panikhida Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with the Rev. Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.

Grace L. Kriner, 52, of Somerset died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Somerset Community Hospital.

Born April 30, 1963 in DuBois, she was the daughter of the late Miles and Catherine (Drum) Henneman.

On Sept. 24, 1994, she married Dale A. Kriner.  He survives.

She was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Somerset.  She also was a member of the Sandy Hose Co. No. 1 Fireman’s Club and the Daughters of Scotia. She liked to crochet and read; however, what she loved the most was being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two children, Katrina Fusco and her husband, Matthew of Royersford and Kalan Kriner of Somerset and two grandsons, Vincent and Tyler Fusco.

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

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor David Bish officiating.

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

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

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

Obituary Notice: Shirley Ann Kephart (Provided photo)

Shirley Ann Kephart, 73, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home.

Born Sept. 28, 1941 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Orie and Ethel (Nuttall) Hendershot.

She married Larry J. Kephart on June 13, 1964 in Osceola Mills; he survives at home.

Mrs. Kephart was of the Christian faith and a homemaker.  She was a 1960 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hendershot.

Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Shelly K. Tormey and her husband, Walter of Philipsburg and Wanda S. Wisor and her husband, Kevin of Osceola Mills and two sons, David J. Kephart and his wife, Mindy of Philipsburg and Trevor J. Kephart and his wife, Molly of Osceola Mills.

She is also survived by four sisters, Mary Huber of Houtzdale and Gladys Prisk, Martha Busch and Nancy Hendershot, all of Osceola Mills, and one brother, Orie Hendershot and his wife, Kay of Clearfield.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Benjamin Bush, Kristin Wisor, Kayla Wisor, Derek Kephart, Danielle Kephart, Tyler Kephart, Sabrina Kephart and Julie Kephart and one great-grandson, Asher Kephart.

At the request of Shirley Kephart, there will be no viewing or funeral service.  Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

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

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Osceola Mills, are in charge of the arrangements.

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

Eugene “Gene” DeForest Williams, 93, of Clearfield died at Penn Highland Clearfield on Sunday, May 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Obituary Notice: Eugene “Gene” DeForest Williams (Provided photo)

Born Nov. 30, 1921, he was the son of Genevieve (Nelson) Williams and Sylvan K Williams.

He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1940. He attended the New York School of Design in New York City.

On Aug. 4, 1950 he wed Thelma J. (Larson) McCutcheon of Bradford. They had two children, Sylvan DeForest and Kristen LeVoy.

He is survived by his daughter, Kris Barratt and her husband, Steve of Linden, Va., and his brother, Murray Wayne Williams of Waynesburg.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his son and wife.

He began his career with Clearfield Furs Inc. in 1939. He became vice president in 1958 and was president from 1967 until its closure in 1992.

He was a life-long, active member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Clearfield. He served many years as a Sunday school teacher, member of the choir and church council.

He was a devoted member of the Clearfield Rotary Club, where he served as club president in 1960. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, a Rotary Benefactor and an honorary member of the Winter Park Florida Rotary Breakfast Club.

Mr. Williams was a member and past president of the Clearfield Historical Society.

He was also a member of the F&AM No. 314, Clearfield; the Scottish Rite Consistory, Coudersport; the Jaffa Shrine, Altoona; the Clearfield Shrine Club; the BPOE No. 540, Clearfield; and the Clearfield Choral Society.

He was a World War II veteran. He served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942-1945.

Mr. Williams learned to play his grandfather’s violin as a boy and later the mandolin. He loved to play and sing with family and friends. He was a member of “The Cavaliers,” a local string band that played many square dances and parties and the Jaffa Shrine String Band as their fiddler.

Throughout his life, he was a true “gentle” man, giving freely of his time in service to the community and all organizations to which he belonged.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Way officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the church. A memorial luncheon will be provided immediately after the service.

A burial service will be held at Crown Crest Memorial Park at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Williams requested that any memorial contributions be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of choice.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Josephine A. Galio (Provided photo)

Josephine A. Galio, 91, of Clearfield died Sunday, May 31, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born Nov. 27, 1923, a daughter of the late James and Sarafina (Unch) Valenza.

Mrs. Galio retired from McGregor’s Sportswear after being employed there for nearly 40 years.

She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. She was also a member of the former Martha Washington Lodge.

She is survived by her two children, Donald A. Galio and his wife, Mae of Gaithersburg, Md., and Sara Lynn Mayersky and her husband, John of Clearfield.

She is survived by two grandsons, Michael Mayersky and his wife, Shannon of Woodland and David Mayersky and his fiancée, Julie Clarke and her son, Julian of Clearfield and three great-grandchildren, Dominic and Madelyne Mayersky and Sophia Mayersky.

She is also survived by three sisters, Teresa Scarborough of Huntsville, Ala., Florence Morris and her husband, Robert of Augusta, Ga., and Sara Catalano and her husband, Victor of Clearfield and a brother, James Valenza of Hanover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic B. ‘Dom’ Galio on March 8, 2002 and to whom she was wed May 13, 1944 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

She was also preceded in death by granddaughter, Jennifer Galio; a sister, Frances Evans; and three brothers, Charles, Joseph P. and Jack J. Valenza.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with Father John Miller as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield.

At the funeral home Wednesday, a Christian Vigil Service will be held at 1:45 p.m. and the Rosary will be recited at 5:45 p.m.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, or the Clearfield Foundation for Health – Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Lester A. Weidow (Provided photo)

Lester A. Weidow, 70, of West Decatur and formerly of Warren, died in his sleep and went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015, at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Sheffield, a son of the late George and Edna (Nickles) Weidow.

He was of the Christian faith and attended the First Free Methodist Church, Warren.  He was a 1963 graduate of Warren Area High School.

Mr. Weidow worked for 46 years of his life. He was first employed as a radio disc jockey upon graduation from high school.

He was then employed with the Warren State Hospital, Warren, until his retirement in 1999. While employed with the hospital, his jobs included working in the contracting, welding and carpentry shops, landscaping and the floral shop.

He met the former Betty J. Conklin of West Decatur while they were both employed at the hospital. They were married June 14, 1969 in West Decatur after a five­-month courtship.

Both Mr. Weidow and his wife had jobs outside of their employment at the hospital. They worked together for many years at a Warren area movie theater. They also owned a second-hand store for 35 years that included a ceramics and craft shop.

He loved sports, especially baseball and football. His favorite professional teams were the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. His love of football also led him to help coach his son’s team while he was in school.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Weidow is survived by a son, Cory L.A. Weidow and his wife, Betty J. of Philipsburg; three wonderful grandchildren who he was so proud of, Jared, Nickoles and Xavier Weidow, all of Philipsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Weidow and his wife were also foster parents for a number of children.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna, in 1973; his father, George, in 1976; an infant daughter, Hope Marie, on May 13, 1977; an infant son, Lester Alan II, on May 2, 1978; four sisters, Peggy Weidow, Beulah Akers, Rachel Merritt and Deloris Barhight; a half-brother, Harry Weidow; and a half-sister, Bertha Merritt.

Mr. Weidow was an animal lover and he had numerous pets over the years. He was a very good husband, father, grandfather and friend.

At the family’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service.

Burial will be at Weiler Cemetery in Warren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Betty J. Weidow, P.O. Box 86, West Decatur, PA 16878.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

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

Obituary Notice: Patty J. Kephart (Provided photo)

Patty J. Kephart, 78, of Brisbin and formerly of Osceola Mills, died Monday, June 1, 2015 at the TLC Manor in Brisbin.

Born Dec. 27, 1936 in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Lowman C. and Elizabeth (Webster) Pryde.

She married Kirby A. Kephart on Aug. 10, 1963 in Philipsburg. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1990.

She was Christian by faith and a homemaker.  She loved to spend time with her family and also was very passionate and caring about her pet dogs.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lowman (Bud) Pryde and Lee C. Pryde and her companion, Hayes McQuillen.

She is survived by four sisters, Nancy J. Pelton and her husband, Roger of Morrisdale, Janice L. Rowles and her husband, John of Clearfield and Linda L. Roach and her husband, Dennis and Debby L. Perks, both of Osceola Mills, and two brothers, William A. Pryde and his wife, Mary of Tucson, Ariz., and Richard A. Pryde and his wife, Mary of Philipsburg.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews all of whom she was very close to.

At Mrs. Kephart’s request, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.  The Funeral service will be held at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. W. Dean Krause officiating.  Burial will be at the Sanborn Cemetery, RD Houtzdale.

There will be no public viewing.

Memorial contributions may be made to Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Danielle N. Howell (Provided photo)

Danielle N. Howell, 33, of Munson died Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Clearfield County.

Born Dec. 8, 1981 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Sandra K Howell of Drifting and Daniel P. Howell of Palmer, Alaska.  She is survived by her companion, David Williams.

She was of the Christian faith. Her occupation was as a caregiver and she was a high school graduate.

Ms. Howell was preceded in death by a son, Connor Howell and her grandparents, Duane Coudriet, Ray Zimmerman and Robert and Joanne Howell.

In addition to her parents and companion, she is survived by a son, David Preston Howell of Drifting; two brothers, Jeremy Nearhood of Houtzdale and Jonathan P. Natolli of State College; a grandmother, Norma Coudriet of Winburne and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no viewing or funeral services.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 157, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

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

William M. Golubski, 72, of DuBois died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born July 14, 1942, he was the son of the late William T. and Olga M. (Yenenas) Golubski.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 7 years.

On April 23, 1966, he married Regina M. (Snyder) Golubski.  She survives.

He retired as a quality assurance engineer after 30 years of service from Invensys/Rockwell International Manufacturing.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. He was also a member of the former Lithuanian Independence Club.

He is survived by his sister, Karen Smith and Steve Kovalchick; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Bundy and Marcia Golubski and his mother-in-law, Winifred Snyder, all of DuBois, six nieces and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, David M. Golubski and a brother, Ronald Golubski.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday at the Community Center at the Cottages of Christ the King Manor.

Memorials may be sent to the DuBois Area Catholic Schools, P.O. Box 567, and or Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., both of 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: William T. “Bill” Guiher (Provided photo)

William T. “Bill” Guiher, 48, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.

Born May 25, 1967 in Pompton Plains, NJ, he was the son of William G. Guiher of Clearfield and Barbara Jean (DenHollander) Guiher of Toms River, NJ.  He is survived by his fiancée, Erin L. Litzinger of Philipsburg.

Mr. Guiher attended the First Baptist Church of Philipsburg. He enjoyed cooking and loved all types of music.

He was employed with the Sheetz store in Philipsburg. He was a 1985 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Guiher.

In addition to his parents and fiancée, Mr. Guiher is survived by a daughter, Christina R. Guiher and her fiancé, Oscar Frear of Virginia Beach, Va., and two sons, Theodore G. “Ted” Guiher and his fiancée, Theresa Layton of Port Matilda and Bradley L. Guiher of Bigler.

He is also survived by four grandchildren, Elizabeth Rae Maines, Heather Lee Guiher, Wesley Ray Layton and Benjamin Michael Quade; an aunt, Shirley Subervi of Toms River, NJ; an uncle, Richard DenHollander and his wife, Deborah of Wantage, NJ; and several cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with the Rev. Theodore G. “Ted” Seibert, officiating.  Burial will be at Marcella Cemetery in Marcella, NJ.

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

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

Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

Obituary Notice: Jessica A. Wasilko (Provided photo)

Jessica Ann (McGary) Wasilko, 31, of Pittsburgh and formerly of the Curwensville area, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at her residence.

Born May 16, 1984 in Clearfield, she was the daughter of Kirt and Roberta (Greendoner) McGary.

She was employed as a waitress/cook at a pizza shop in Pittsburgh. She was affiliated with the Susquehanna Community Church in Curwensville.

Surviving are her parents of Olanta; two sons, Ethan B. and Austin E. Vaughn of Olanta; a sister, Laura B. Myers and her husband, Kevin of Curwensville; and a brother, Paul E. McGary of Olanta.

Also surviving are her maternal grandfather, Clyde Greendoner of Curwensville and her paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Charlotte Wilson and her husband, Frank of Curwensville.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Justin Anthony McGary; her maternal grandmother, Wanda Greendoner; and her paternal grandfather, Sam McGary.

There will be no public visitation.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Susquehanna Community Church, Curwensville, with the Rev. Lowell G. MacDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomington Cemetery, Curwensville.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., 300 State St., Curwensville, PA 16833.

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

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