Ruth E. Welder, 85, of Sheffield died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Lutheran Home at Kane.

Born May 24, 1930 in Chestnut Grove, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Alda (Marshall) Schaffer.

She was married to Thomas Welder.  He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1996.

Mrs. Welder was a homemaker.  She was a past member of Bible Fellowship at Drockers’ Woods.

She is survived by her siblings, Bernel Schaffer and Norman Schaffer, both of DuBois, Leon Schaffer of Luthersburg, Robert Schaffer and John Schaffer, both of Big Run, Victor Schaffer of Punxsutawney, Carl Schaffer of Brewerton, NY, Leland “Fred” Schaffer of Sabula, Judy Woods of Sheffield, Shirley Hoeh of Central Square, NY, and Victoria Lewis of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorrena McMinn and Rosena Haag and two brothers, Wilbur and Howard Schaffer.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Charles M. Lee officiating.

Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 322 Eighth Ave., Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10001

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

Herman J. Neamy, 92, of Clearfield died Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1922 in New Millport, a son of the late Samuel and Mae (Bell) Neamy.

Mr. Neamy retired in 1987 from automobile parts sales after 41 years of employment. He was a 50-year member of the United Commercial Travelers.

He had been active at the Chaplin Department for the hospital since 1991. Mr. Neamy also volunteered at various blood mobiles with the American Red Cross.

He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield, where he had enjoyed volunteering his time and efforts. Mr. Neamy also served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

He is survived by two daughters, JoEllen Narehood and Emmylu Accordino and her husband, Dennis, both of Clearfield, and three grandchildren, Denise Narehood of Stroudsburg, Heidi Puzzuto and her husband, Andy of Clearfield and Drew Herman Philip Accordino, M.D., and his wife, Melissa of New York City.

He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Airman First Class Jacob Puzzuto RAF stationed in Lakenheath, England, Olivia and Madison Nash of Stroudsburg and Cooper and Jackson Accordino of New York City and a sister, Louise Mihal and her husband, Stephen of New Millport.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (Herrala) Neamy, on Aug. 11, 2002 and to whom he was wed Jan. 26, 1946 at Faith United Lutheran Church.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Esther Waddell and four brothers, Frederick, Earl, Theodore and Maynard Neamy.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Susan Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fruit Hill Cemetery, Irvona.

Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts Honor Guard.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Fruit Hill Cemetery Association, in care of Blair Williams, 1529 Ansonville Rd., Irvona, PA 16656 or to the Clearfield Foundation for Health – Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield.

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

Obituary Notice: Mark H. Proesch (Provided photo)

Mark H. Proesch, 54, of Osceola Mills died Monday, July 20, 2015 at his residence.

Born April 20, 1961 in Montville, NJ, he was the son of Harold Proesch of Boyton Beach, Fla., and the late Barbara L. (Blanchard) Proesch.

He married Cindy Marie (Lewis) Proesch on Aug. 19, 1989 in San Diego, Calif. She survives in Athens.

Mr. Proesch was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Operation Desert Storm campaign of the Gulf War.

He was employed as an office manager for FedEx in State College. He was formerly employed as an operations manager for Comp USA.  He was a graduate of South Plainfield High School in South Plainfield, NJ.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, April Veith.

Mr. Proesch is survived by a daughter, Joscelyn I. Proesch and her husband, Jamie Derrig of Osceola Mills; a sister, Sharon Ercoliani and her husband, David of Brick, NJ; and two brothers, Michael Ramsey of Reno, NV and William “Bill” Proesch and his wife, Sandra “Sandy” of Jupiter, Fla.

He is also survived by two granddaughters, Airyanna R. Proesch and Adielyne M. Proesch-Derrig, both of Osceola Mills, and two nieces, Cindy Marie Brandecker of South Bound Brook, NJ and Susan Scotti of East Orange, NJ.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.  There will be no public visitation.

Full military honors and Burial at Sea will be accorded by the U.S. Navy.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 701 Lingle St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

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

Timothy D. Pyne, 62 of, DuBois died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian.

Born Jan. 27, 1953, he was the son of the late Gerald B. Pyne Sr. and Elizabeth A. (Catino) Pyne. He retired from Radio Shack in DuBois after more than 20 years of service.

He was a 1970 graduate of DuBois Central Christian High School; he was a 1974 graduate of the Pennsylvania University. He enjoyed electronics and computers, but most of all, being with his family.

He is survived by a brother, Gerald B. Pyne Jr. and his wife, Sandra of DuBois and two sisters, Rosanne Ogorchock and her husband, James of Beacon Hills, Conn., and Kathleen DiNovo and her husband, Anthony of Houston, Texas.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Patrick Pyne.

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

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

Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Memorials may be placed with DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, and or DuBois Public Children Library, 31 S. Brady St., both in DuBois, PA 15801.

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

Obituary Notice: David Ray Witherow (Provided photo)

David Ray Witherow, 29, of Houtzdale died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Penn Highlands, Clearfield.

Born Jan. 24, 1986 in Philipsburg, he is the son of Diane (Read) Stewart of Clearfield and Dennis Witherow of Houtzdale.

Mr. Witherow was a 2004 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School.

He was a member of the Ramey Fire Co., Houtzdale, Loyal Order of Moose No. 327 and the Janesville Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Mr. Witherow was employed as a driller at Mine Drilling Company in the limestone industry.

He enjoyed playing pool and volunteering as a fireman. He was an avid hunter.

He is survived by his parents; his step-mother, Cindy Witherow; a brother, Adam Stewart; a step-brother, Nicholas Strickland; and two nephews, Jeremy Carter Linn and Blayze Strickland.

Also surviving are his paternal grandfather, Cameron Witherow; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Read Peters; his aunts, Debbie Swatsworth and her husband, Richard and Sharon Hallstrom; his uncles, Don Witherow and his wife, Angie and Rick Witherow and his wife, Kathy.

Mr. Witherow was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Gloria Ann Witherow; his maternal grandfather, Mannie Read; and his uncle, John Witherow.

A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, with Pastor Polzella officiating.

Friends will be received from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc.

Condolences may be made to the family at birgerafreebergfuneralhome.com.

Terry Lenhart, 56, of Woodland died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Curwensville. He was born Nov. 3, 1958 in Clearfield, the son of Paul and Betty Jean (Daub) Lenhart.

He worked as a contractor for construction. He was Christian by faith. He was a member of the Eagles and the VFW.

Mr. Lenhart is survived by his wife, Debra (Bowman) Lenhart, to whom he was married April 28, 1989 in O’Shanter.

He is also survived by two children, Ryan Lee and Hali Nicole Lenhart; a grandson, Tyson Lenhart; and two brothers, Joseph Paul and Mark Allen Lenhart.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jim, Steve and Ronnie Lenhart.

Honoring Mr. Lenhart’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services.

The family suggests that contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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

Obituary Notice: Charles A. Harvey Sr. (Provided photo)

Charles A. Harvey Sr., 89, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Dec. 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Ralph and Naomia (Vaughn) Harvey.

He married Ilean (Weld) Harvey on Jan. 2, 1947. She survives at home.

Mr. Harvey was of the Christian faith. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Harvey was a retired truck driver and mechanic.

He enjoyed singing, camping, fishing, hunting, going to church and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rick Harvey Sr.; two sisters, Lucinda Smith and Shirley Harvey; two brothers, William Harvey and Ralph Harvey Jr.; a granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Harvey; and a daughter-in-law, Norma Jean Harvey.

Along with his wife, Mr. Harvey is survived by two daughters, Barbara Scott of Osceola Mills and Naomia Caprio and her husband, Joe of Philipsburg; three sons, Charles Harvey Jr. and his wife, Rose of Clearfield, Ronald Harvey and his wife, Bonnie of Osceola Mills and Dennis Harvey Sr. and his wife, Lorna of State College; and a brother, Robert Harvey Sr. of Meadville.

He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, Leo Johnson Jr. and his wife, Erin; Nicole Schnarrs and her husband, Josh; Linda Butterworth and her husband, Chris; Randy Hendershot and his wife, Deb; Bobby Hendershot Jr.; Terry Scott and his wife, Tonya; Missy Hallman and her husband, Jerami; Rick Harvey Jr. and his wife, Lisa; Chuck Harvey, Christopher Harvey; Angel Hunter; Rockey Harvey; Whitney Harvey; Richie Harvey; Dennis Harvey Jr.; April Dunlap and her husband, Paul; Ture Harvey and his wife, Angela; Barbie Krause and her husband, Tim; Ronnie Harvey Jr.; Amber Harvey and her husband, Josh; and Donna Harvey; 27 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge officiating.  Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Brisbin.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home.

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

James “Jay” Bondy, 89, of Moreland Hills, Ohio and formerly of Madera, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at his home.

Born Sept. 10, 1925 in Madera, he was the son of the late John and Mary K (Janoski) Bondy.

He is survived by his sister, Irene Bondy of Moreland Hills, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Bondy.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Ramey.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Fr.  Zab Amar officiating.  Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Brisbin.

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

Beverly J. Osewalt, 87, of Philipsburg died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Windy Hill Village in Philipsburg.

Born Aug. 28, 1927 in Ashland, RD Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Sr. and Ruby V. (Ritchie) Hartman.

She married James A. Osewalt on June 30, 1979 in Osceola Mills. He preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2001.

Mrs. Osewalt was a member of the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church; she was formerly a deacon of the church.  She was a member of VFW Post 5020 Ladies Auxiliary in Osceola Mills and of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Homes. Mrs. Osewalt enjoyed reading and knitting.

She was employed with the revenue department at the Philipsburg State General Hospital until her retirement in 1989. She was a 1945 graduate of Philipsburg High School.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. “Eddie” Hartman Jr.

Mrs. Osewalt is survived by a daughter, Bridget Burton and her husband, William of Huntingdon; a step-son, Dennis Osewalt of California; two grandchildren, Brandon Burton and his wife, Jenn of Harrisburg and Bethany Burton of Virginia Beach, Va.; and two great-granddaughters, Brooke and Sophia Burton, both of Harrisburg.

At Mrs. Osewalt’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in RD Osceola Mills.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church, 610 Blanchard St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.

John L. Snedden Jr., 59, of DuBois died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at his home.

Born July 11, 1956, he was the son of John L. Snedden Sr. and Elsie M. (Schalk) Snedden.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives and lives in DuBois.

He made his home with Carol Frye for the past 21 years.

Mr. Snedden had worked for Triangle Springs, Gray Printing and Burke, Parsons, Bowlby in Falls Creek for more than 25 years.

He was a member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church in DuBois. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Lon F. Snedden of Punxsutawney.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Jo Snedden.

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mount Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Kelley Schanely officiating.

Memorials may be placed with the Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 16 Denton Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.

The Goble-Baronick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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

Richard L. Phillips, 81, of DuBois died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Christ the King Manor.

Born April 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Clark and Vera Mae (Michael) Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was a veteran in the U.S. Army, where he served with the 11^th Airborne as a paramedic.

On May 12, 1962, he married Violet M. (Poskanka) Phillips.  She preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2014.

He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in the Maintenance Department after 18 years of service. Prior to that, he worked for Railway Express Company for 18 years.

He was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.  He also was a member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17, Disabled American Veterans and Trout Unlimited.

He enjoyed fly fishing, hunting and gardening.  He loved to go for walks with his wife.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his children, Robert Phillips of Falls Creek, Karen Myers and her husband, Craig of Winchester, Va., and Susan Christensen and her husband, Todd of Culpeper, Va.; a sister, Josephine Bouch of DuBois; three grandchildren, C.J. and Lauren Myers and Dylan Christensen; two step-grandchildren, Jordan and Joshua Christensen; and one great-grandchild, Jaxon Myers.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Jack and Lloyd Phillips; three sisters, Ruth Ball, Laura Senior and Betty Heberling; and an infant sister, Pauline Phillips.

There will be no public visitation.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Kresinski as celebrant.

Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church,.

Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave., and or Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., both in DuBois, PA 15801.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Jeremy Burton Learish (Provided photo)

Jeremy Burton Learish, 15, of Clearfield died Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was born May 6, 2000 in Clearfield, a son of David P. and Laurel (Hemphill) Learish of Clearfield.

He attended the First Baptist Church, Clearfield. He was known for being happy and full of energy and not afraid to try new things.

He loved riding his four-wheeler and also enjoyed baseball, hunting and spending time at camp. Most of all, he loved life, especially when he was with his family or just hanging out with his friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kaitlyn Learish of Clearfield; his maternal grandfather, Alan Hemphill of Black Forest, Colo.; his paternal grandmother, Joan L. Learish of Clearfield; his aunts and uncles, Laurie Barney and her husband, Charlie, Lisa Zalno and her husband, Ron and Marcia Altemus and her husband, Dean, all of Clearfield, Tammy Hemphill and Rick Hemphill and his wife, Becky both of Colorado; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Gerry Hemphill and paternal grandfather, Jack Learish.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church, Clearfield, with the Rev. Robert Achey officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Attn: Judi Bookhamer, 2831 Washington Ave., Clearfield.

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

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

Mary (Glusko) Zazvrskey, 89, of Pittsburgh and formerly of Madera, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at HCR Manorcare, Whitehall.

Born May 10, 1926 in Smoke Run, she was the daughter of the late Metro and Susan (Wavro) Glusko.

She was a member of the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ramey. She worked as flower arranger, a seamstress and a homemaker.

She is survived by four daughters, Connie Dugan, and her husband, Michael of Madera, Cindy Roseweir and Linda Zazvrskey, both of Pittsburgh, and Brenda Zazvrskey of California; one sister, Ann Sobol of Kenmore, NY; and five grandchildren, Christie, Ryan, Jason, Justin and Jessica.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Zazvrskey, and seven brothers, George, Walter, John, Joe, Mike, Victor and Metro.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.  A Parastas services will be sung at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Fr. Anthony Balistreri.

A Panikhida Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with Fr. Anthony Balistreri officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey.

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

Obituary Notice: Richard D. ‘Smiley’ Greene (Provided photo)

Richard D. ‘Smiley’ Greene, 87, of Woodland died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. He was born Oct. 26, 1927, a son of the late Albert and Alice (Knepp) Green.

He owned and operated Richard Greene Contracting and Richard Greene Trucking.

Mr. Greene also operated an inspection station and inspected many local people’s vehicles. He drove racecars as a hobby. Mr. Greene enjoyed spending the winters in Florida with his wife.

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

He is survived by his wife, Norma (Turner) Greene, to whom he was wed Feb. 21, 1952.

Mr. Greene is also survived by a daughter, Diana Leigey and her husband, Larry of Woodland; two granddaughters, Angela Thompson and her husband, John of Woodland and Jessica English and her husband, Matt of Morrisdale; two great-granddaughters, Madisyn and Makenzie Thompson; and two sisters, Donna Smeal of Woodland and Dorothy Loddo of Curwensville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Lynn Greene; a great-grandson, Alex Thompson; a sister, Pauline Welker; and two brothers, Darrell and Reese Green.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Sam Maines officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Military honors will be accorded at cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion and VFW Posts Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Bigler-Jackson-Woodland Fire Company, 2421 Spruce St., Woodland, PA 16881, Shiloh United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Bigler, PA 16825 or Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, 804 W. Diamond Ave., Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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

Obituary Notice: Clarence R. Fledderman (Provided photo)

Clarence Robert Fledderman, 100, of Hyde died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the Clearfield Penn Highlands Hospital. Born March 9, 1915 in St. Marys, he was the son of Fred and Mary (Gradl) Fledderman.

Mr. Fledderman retired from Pure Carbon Co. in St. Marys as a foreman in the Samples Department. He assisted in the design and creation of the steering mechanism for the lunar rover for the NASA Space Program.

He was a captain in the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater during World War II.

Mr. Fledderman was a member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Curwensville.

He was also a member of the John Lewis Shade Post 6 of the Clearfield American Legion and the St. Marys Council Knights of Columbus. He loved the outdoors and camping; he was an avid railroad enthusiast.

He was first wed to the former S. Bernice (Johnson). She preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 1982. He then wed the former Pauline (Malone). She preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 1996.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Amy Fledderman; siblings Mary Wittman, Patsy Smith, Carl Fledderman, Fred “Fritz” Fledderman, Herbert Fledderman and Frances Fledderman; a step-son, Paul Malone; and two step-grandchildren.

On June 12, 1998, he wed the former Mine’ (Farnsworth) Edwards, who survives along with his four sons, William Fledderman of Kissimmee, Fla., Robert Fledderman and his wife, Anne of Midlothian, Va., Lawrence Fledderman and his wife, Pennie of Titusville and Daniel Fledderman and his wife, Colleen of Newtown Square.

Surviving are four step-children from his second marriage, Mark, Shawn, Laura and Linda and four step-children from his current marriage, Robert Edwards and his wife, Linda, Thomas Edwards and his wife, Sue Ellen, Jane Edwards and David Edwards.

In addition, he is survived by nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

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

Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in St Marys. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the St. Marys Honor Guard.

Friends will be received from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville from which the procession will depart for the church.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, 103 N. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus St., St. Marys, PA 15857.

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

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

Donna J. Dressler Bish, 93, of Rockton died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

Born in Rockton on July 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ruben Chester and Nellie Lucille (Bailey) Brubaker.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth N. Dressler on Jan. 4, 1996 and her second husband, Harold T. Bish on May 10, 2009.

She was a DuBois Area High School graduate of the class of 1940. She had attended DuBois Business College.

She had worked as a secretary to the superintendent for the DuBois School District and retired in 1984.  Prior to that, she had worked at the Courier-Express and the DuBois Hospital.

She was a member of the Home Camp United Methodist Church, where she served as past treasurer.

She was a state and county member of the Pennsylvania School Employee Association, a past treasurer of the DuBois School Retirees and past treasurer of the Rockton Cemetery Association.

She is survived by two sons, K. Doyle Dressler and his wife, Jean of DuBois and Dennis L. Dressler and his wife, Janie of Rockton; two step-sons, Alan Hall or Erie and Frederick Bish of DuBois; and three step-daughters, Debbie Donahue of DuBois, Kathleen Bender of Rockton and Linda D’Imperio of Florida.

She is also survived by five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; one sister, Beverly Benson and her husband, William of Zanesville, Ohio; and one brother, Edwin Brubaker and his wife, Carol of Rockton.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Doyle and Kay Brubaker.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Home Camp United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Howe officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Home Camp United Methodist Church, 2723 Home Camp Rd., Rockton, PA 15856.

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

Obituary Notice: Ruth L. Martin (Provided photo)

Ruth Loretta Martin, 78, of Bells Landing, Mahaffey RD, and formerly of West Fairview/Enola, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.

Born June 23, 1937 in Steelton, she was the daughter of Harry and Martha V. (Radisill) Beistline.

Mrs. Martin had served as a cook at both the Army Depot in New Cumberland and the Naval Depot in Mechanicsburg.

She was a member of the Curwensville United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the West Fairview United Methodist Church.

She had wed Edwin Olin Martin who preceded her in death on June 18, 2006.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Eddie Martin; a sister, Marian Bradley; and three brothers, Harry, James and Richard Beistline.

Surviving are a daughter, Diane Stephenson of Bells Landing, Mahaffey RD; a granddaughter, Jennifer Sharpless and her husband, Bob of Curwensville; two great-grandchildren, Marcus Stephenson and Kennady Sharpless of Curwensville; and two brothers, Barry Beistline of Harrisburg and Ronald Beistline and his wife, Peggy of Kylertown.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martin will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 51 N. Enola Dr., Enola, with the Rev. W. Keith Rockwell officiating.

Burial will be in the Enola Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Enola.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sullivan 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.

Neyland B. Cantaral, 26, of DuBois died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh as the result of injuries sustained from and automobile accident.

Born May 9, 1989 in St. Matthews, Ky., he was the son of Mark Cantaral and Debbie (Whetstone) Cantaral. His parents survive and live in DuBois.

He worked for Goodwill Industries in Falls Creek. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in DuBois.  He enjoyed vintage video games and was an avid history buff.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother and sister, Micah and Ellen Cantaral, both of DuBois, and his maternal grandparents, Ed and Wilma Whetstone of Chambersburg.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Becke Cantaral, and a nephew, Daniel Oliveira.

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

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Sarah Ott officiating.

Memorials may be placed with Goodwill Industries, 131 Preston Way, Falls Creek, PA 15840.

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

Pauline (McCandless) Baker-Greenawalt died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 peacefully surrounded by family.

Although she will be deeply missed, comfort is taken in the knowing of God’s promise that she will live her eternal life as full as the one she lived with us.

She was born a New Year’s baby to the late Milo and Ethel McCandless in Westover.

She attended Westover/Hastings Schools and graduated in 1937.

She married her first husband the late Jake Baker. Together they had their daughter, Bonnie, and moved to Houtzdale.

She was blessed a second time when she married the late John Greenawalt. He brought two additional children into her home, John and Paul.

She retired from General Cigar before continuing her second career in the deli at Bi-Lo.

Besides spending time with family and friends, nothing could make her happier than spending the day cutting the grass and tending to her yard.

She was also preceded in death by step-children, Mary Ellen Greenawalt, Rosalie Lewis and Paul Greenawalt and her siblings, Harry McCandless, Hester Beheringer and David McCandless.

She is survived by her loving daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Jedamzik; a son, John Greenawalt; a step-son, Tom Greenawalt; and a step-son-in-law, John Lewis.

She is survived by her siblings, Ruth Greenland, Leona (Albert) Daisley, Violet Beck and baby sister, Miriam (Bob) Hamric; her brothers-in-law, Allen Baker, Gerald (Audrey) Greenawalt; and her lifetime friend and special sister-in-law, Ellen Greenawalt.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Bridgett (Sandy) Bialota, Brice (Dayna) Ferguson, Mary Lynn Martin, Joe Martin, Paula Martin, Peter Martin, Mike Martin, Anna Martin, Dolly Martin, Steven Martin, John Lewis, Jim Lewis, Lorraine Grattan, Angela Davis, Mary Mickens, Lizzy Shoemaker, Eric  Greenawalt, Valerie Greenawalt, and Kim Kingston and her great-grandchildren, Amanda Ferguson, Todd Rees, Brittany Bialota and Alyssa Ferguson.

She is also survived by her 32 step-great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren, Jordyn Kline and Ryan Kline; her three step-great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

Calling hours will be from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Houtzdale. Burial will follow in the East Ridge Cemetery, Westover.

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

Obituary Notice: Sally A. Ireland (Provided photo)

Sally A. Ireland, 75, of Philipsburg died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Mrs. Ireland was born Dec. 5, 1939 in Kane, the daughter of Lowrien Clinton and Emma Mae (Glass) Batterson. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Ireland is survived by two sons, Ronald D. Maines of Clearfield and Rusty A. Maines and his wife, Chris of Lanse; six grandchildren, Branden Pritts, Brandie Pritts, James Maines, Christopher Maines, Jessica Hoyt and Jamiee Cook; four great-grandchildren; Brody Pritts, Khendyl Sharrer, Hoyt Cook and Brielle Maines; a brother, Harold Batterson; and two sisters, Ginger Moyer and Penny Burdick.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert D. Maines, who died June 18, 1973; her second husband, Kenneth R. Ireland, who died Feb. 3, 2000; a daughter, Diana L. Stevens; a son, Robert C. Maines; and a granddaughter, Ashelynn Marie Stevens.

Honoring Mrs. Ireland’s wishes, there will be no public visitation.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Messiah Baptist Church, Kylertown, with Pastor Earl Shawley officiating. Burial will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bennett & Houser Funeral Home, 312 E. Locust St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

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