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Obituary Notice: Joseph M. Rosman

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Joseph M. Rosman, 81, of Sykesville died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at his home. Born Aug. 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Danch) Rosman.

On Aug. 30, 1958 in Sykesville, he married Barbara (Dubensky) Rosman.  She preceded him in death on May 9, 2012.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Rosman retired after 35 years of service from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

He was a member of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in DuBois. He was a past member of the Sykesville American Legion Post 345.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, and most of all, he enjoyed sitting on his front porch bird watching.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Mr. Rosman was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Wassil Rosman Sr. and three sisters, Mary Foxx, Sophie Wehring and Helen Koromaus.

Friends will be received from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.  A Panikhida service will be held at 7 p.m.

A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Fr. Mark Meholick officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Sykesville.

Memorials may be placed with St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 108 N. Third St., DuBois, PA 15801.

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


Obituary Notice: Gary I. “Doc” Woodel

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Gary Irwin “Doc” Woodel, 56, of Clearfield died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at his residence after a brief illness.

Born Aug. 11, 1959, he was the son of K. Gilbert Woodel and Nancy J. (Holt) Woodel Sloppy.

He first had worked for the former Cresent Brick in Clearfield for eight years. He then had worked in the maintenance department for The Progress for 17 years; most recently he was working for Lowes Home Improvement Store in Clearfield.

He was a life member of both the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence Township No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as fire chief of both and also had held various offices.

He also had initiated the Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company Rescue Service.  He also was a past member of the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department Fair and Park Board and served as chairman of the fundraising committee for the local Make-A-Wish Foundation.

He wed the former Kelly J. McClelland on May 11, 1985 in the Madera United Methodist Church. She survives along with his mother and step-father, Merv Sloppy of Clearfield.

He is also survived by two god-daughters, Elaina McClelland and Sadie Rae Shellenberger; a sister, Debra Gardner and her husband, Craig of Clearfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Woodel was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield with the Rev. Daniel Osterhout officiating.  Burial will be in the Hill Crest Cemetery, Clearfield.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 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 Madera United Methodist Church, 2579 Main St., Madera, PA 16661; the Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department, 108 E. Cherry St., Clearfield, PA 16830; or the Lawrence Township No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department, 425 Mill Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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.

Obituary Notice: David L. Neville

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David L. Neville, 55, of Philipsburg and formerly of Harrisonburg, Va., died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 11, 1960, in (Manhattan) New York City, NY, a son of the Late Alice (Loof) Neville and Neil Neville of Wall Township, NJ.

He spent most of his life in the Shenandoah Valley, and he had been employed as a machinist for a number of businesses in the Harrisonburg, Va., area. He was also an accomplished musician.

Mr. Neville was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his former spouse, Joneane (Connolly) Neville, of Ojai, Calif.; two sons, James G. Neville and his fiancée, Danielle A. Asquino of Philipsburg and Tanner R. Neville, of Ojai, Calif.; one step-son, Kenan O. Vaught of Ojai, Calif.; one sister, Joanne Neville and her husband, Joe Pacheco of Niwot, Colo.; three half-brothers, Andre, Keith and Barry Mark Caceres, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; his biological father, Barry Caceres of Las Vegas, Nev.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family held a private memorial service for Mr. Neville in Philipsburg.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Elizabeth S. Butler

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Elizabeth S. Butler, 81, of Frenchville and formerly of Wichita, Kan., died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at the home of her niece, Kelly Uncles.

She was born Aug. 27, 1934 in Hartford, Ark., the daughter of William and Lula (Rains) Doctorman.

Mrs. Butler is survived by a sister, Barbara White of Arizona; a brother, Ronald Doctorman of Michigan; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Butler, to whom she was married May 3, 1969; and a sister, Glenda Milton.

Honoring Mrs. Butler’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or services.

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

The Bennett & Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary Notice: Burnice Doris Hayward

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Obituary Notice: Burnice Doris Hayward (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Burnice Doris Hayward (Provided photo)

Burnice Doris Hayward, 66, of Clearfield died Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.

She was born May 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Burnice (Griffin) Bloom.

Mrs. Hayward was employed for more than 30 years at the former Kent’s Sportswear, Curwensville.

She also enjoyed crocheting and reading in her spare time. She was a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Curwensville.

She is survived by her husband, Louis James Hayward, to whom she was wed Aug. 30, 1969, and two children, Melissa Wisor and her husband, Jason of Woodland and Michael Hayward and his wife, Rebecca of DuBois.

She is survived by three step-daughters, Denise Millinder and her husband, Steve of West Decatur, Lisa Stephens and her husband, Emery of Shawville and Lori Miller of Clearfield; two grandchildren, Jacob Derek Holes and Kaya Paige Hayward; and three sisters and a brother, Sally Coxey, Sandy Turpin, Diane Rancik and Lloyd Bloom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her sister, Carol Hummel.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Curwensville, with the Rev. Stephen D. Shields officiating.

Burial was held in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 725 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Jesse Moore

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Obituary Notice: Jesse Moore (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Jesse Moore (Provided photo)

Jesse Moore, 23, of Clearfield died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at home. He was born Oct. 22, 1992 in Clearfield, a son of Michael and Janie (Dillman) Moore of Clearfield.

He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield. He loved sports, especially playing basketball with friends.

He also enjoyed playing the drums and traveling with ”The Moore Brothers” band. He was a miracle child of the Children’s Miracle Network in 1995.

Being an inspiration to everyone, he had a knack of putting a smile on people’s faces and he touched a lot of lives.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Michael Moore II, Aaron Moore and Justin Moore, all of Clearfield; his paternal grandmother, Caroline Moore of Clearfield; five nieces and nephews, Gabriella, Dominic, Jack, Jordan and Carter Moore; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Janet Dillman and paternal grandfather, Bud Moore.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, with the Very Rev. Marc J. Solomon as celebrant.

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

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Larry M. “Bunny” Kephart Sr.

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Obituary Notice: Larry M. “Bunny” Kephart Sr. (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Larry M. “Bunny” Kephart Sr. (Provided photo)

Larry M. “Bunny” Kephart Sr., 72, of Osceola Mills died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at Tyrone Hospital in Tyrone.

Born March 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Oscar and Bethel (Kephart) Kephart Wilks.

Mr. Kephart was of the Christian faith. He had worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Mr. Kephart was a 1961 graduate of the Philipsburg–Osceola High School.

He is survived by two daughters, Lori Kephart Dumm and her husband, Patrick of Kenhorst and Cheryl Green of Allport and two sons, Larry M. (Cubby) Kephart Jr. of Osceola Mills and Michael D. Kephart of Morrisdale.

He is also survived by a sister, Jackie Conklin and her companion, Eddie of Manville, NJ; a brother, Oscar “Sonny” Kephart of Mountain Top; 10 grandchildren, Jason Kephart, Rachael Kephart, Paul Thompson, Ceirra Moll, Ryan Tuckey, Brealee Kephart, Kieren Kephart, Morgan Green, Clayton Green and Seth Green; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev W. Dean Krause officiating.  Burial will be at the Sanborn Cemetery in RD Houtzdale.

Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy I. Winters

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Obituary Notice: Dorothy I. Winters (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Dorothy I. Winters (Provided photo)

Dorothy I. Winters, 96, of Osceola Mills died at her home Wednesday, Oct., 28, 2015. Born March 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Annie (Harris) Lansberry.

She married Ralph C. Winters on June 25, 1941 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2004.

She was of the Christian faith and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Ralph S. “Piney” Winters; two sisters; and two brothers.

Mrs. Winters is survived by a son, Gerald R. Winters and his wife, Donna of Philipsburg; three grandchildren, Gary Winters, Gennifer Flatley and Brian Winters; and five great-grandchildren.

At the request of Mrs. Winters, there will be no funeral services or viewing.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

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

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

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


Obituary Notice: John W. Maines Sr.

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Obituary Notice: John W. Maines Sr. (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: John W. Maines Sr. (Provided photo)

John W. Maines Sr., 87, of Woodland died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at his home. He was born Feb. 29, 1928 in Philipsburg.

Mr. Maines retired from Dick Corp., where he was a foreman and a superintendent. Working construction most of his life, he had been employed by the Mashuda Corp., Paylo Corp., Milano Corp., Rodger Bell Corp., and Rodger Aul Corp.

In his spare time, he loved hunting and fishing. A U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he was also member of Clearfield Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Louise (Moore) Maines, to whom he was wed July 24, 1954 in Woodland; two children, Amy Kniss of State College and John Maines Jr. and his wife, Susan of Frenchville; and a granddaughter, Melorah Medzie of Bellefonte.

Mr. Maines was preceded in death by baby girl in 1958 and a brother.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with Pastor W. Lee Casher officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vera Maines, 1546 Pinetop Rd., Woodland.

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

Obituary Notice: Dorothy Winifred Beals Folmar

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Dorothy Winifred Beals Folmar, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. She was born in Johnstown Memorial Hospital on Aug. 2, 1925 to James Watkins and Hazel Mae Watson Beals.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jim Folmar of Grassflat, and their children, Judy Folmar Wood and her husband, Jim of Grimesland, NC, Don Folmar and his wife, Cathy of Chambersburg and Gary Folmar and his fiancée, Lisa of Kylertown.

Mrs. Folmar is survived by her grandchildren, Craig Folmar and family of Osceola Mills, Ryan Folmar and family of Broken Arrow, Okla., Eric Folmar and family of West Monroe, La., Andrew Folmar and family of Leesport, Nicole Folmar Fehr and her husband of Philipsburg, Nathan Folmar of Williamsburg, Scott Folmar and family of Fayetteville, Catherine Folmar Truett and family of Chambersburg and Jason Wood of Alva, Okla.

She is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, many beloved nieces and nephews and two brothers, Ted Beals and his wife, Gloria of Winter Haven, Fla., and Pete Beals and his wife, Lona of Clearfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Evan, Paul, Elouise, Marguerite and Pat.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lanse. A service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Matt Finney officiating. Burial will be in the Grassflat-Lanse Lutheran Cemetery.

The family will hold a gathering for fellowship and refreshments after the service at the church’s social center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1167 Maple St., P.O. Box 194, Lanse, PA 16849-0194.

The Johnson Funeral Home of Grassflat is serving the family.

Obituary Notice: Mennow Nolt Jr.

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Mennow Nolt Jr., 74, of Karthaus died Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at his residence.

Born in September of 1941 in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Mennow Sr. and Elizabeth (Weaver) Nolt.

Mr. Nolt was Mennonite by faith. He was self-employed in the wholesale grocery and bait supply business until his retirement.

He married the former Helen S. Witmer on Dec. 31, 1961 in Farmersville. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2010.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Nolt was preceded in death by two sisters.

He is survived by a daughter, Bonnie Cox and her husband, Terry of Karthaus; a son, Ron Nolt and his wife, Kathy of Reamstown; five grandchildren; four brothers; and several nieces and nephews.

At Mr. Nolt’s request, there will be no public visitation or funeral.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg.

Friends and family may sign the guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh. com.

Obituary Notice: Kenneth W. Stephenson

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Kenneth W. Stephenson, 75, of Morrisdale died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg.

Born May 11, 1940 in Pottsville, he was a son of the late William and Christine (Lee) Stephenson.

He was a 1958 graduate of Pottsville High School and a manager of Target Sportswear, Hyde until his retirement.

He was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed woodworking, making birdhouses, hunting, shooting and spending time with his family. He was a nice guy who was liked by everyone he met.

On Nov. 23, 1963 in Pottsville, he married Marsha A. (Wascavage) Stephenson, who survives at home.

Also surviving are a son, Ken Stephenson and his wife, Lori of Clearfield; a daughter, Tracey Rakes and her husband, David of Osceola Mills; a sister, Patty Lipsky and her husband, George of Maryland; four grandchildren, Alexis Stephenson, Summer Stephenson, Tyler Furrow and Brittney Furrow; and a great-grandson, Oliver Douglas Furrow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sandra Marie; a brother, William; and three sisters Margaret, Sylvia and Gladys.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no public visitation.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of the David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, 228 N. Centre St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Obituary Notice: Peggy Ann Woodring

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Peggy Ann Woodring, 69, of Osceola Mills died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 at her home.  Born Sept. 10, 1946 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Gwendolyn (Goss) Doran.

She married Melvin D. Woodring on Sept. 18, 1965 at the Coal Run C&MA Church, Osceola Mills. He survives at home.

Mrs. Woodring was a member of the Coal Run C&MA Church in Osceola Mills.  She was a retired nurse’s aide for the former Pine Ridge Manor in Philipsburg. Mrs. Woodring was a 1965 graduate of the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Tammy Woodring-Malinich and her husband, Brian of Osceola Mills and two sons, Daniel M. Woodring and his wife, Julie and Scott T. Woodring and his wife, Colleen, both of Ramey.

She is survived by one sister, Judy M. Bush of RD Philipsburg and three brothers, William H Doran and his wife, Elanor of Willow Spring, NC, Harry L. Doran of RD Philipsburg and the Rev. Ronald L. Doran of Bunola.

She is also survived by five grandchildren, Scott Woodring, Joshua Woodring, Aiden Woodring, Caleb Woodring and Kendall Woodring.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Osceola Mills, with the Rev. Hiram Westover officiating.  Burial will be at the Centre Cemetery in Osceola Mills.

Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Coal Run C&M A Church, c/o Walter Myers, 951 Centre Rd., Osceola Mills, PA 16666.

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

Obituary Notice: Roy M. Turner

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Obituary Notice: Roy M. Turner (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Roy M. Turner (Provided photo)

Roy M. Turner, 80, of Frenchville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Turner was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Clearfield to the late Marvin and Lucille (Irwin) Turner. He attended the Clearfield Area Schools.

He worked at farming with his father, later at Piper Aircraft at the Quehanna location and then for the Lezzer Lumber Company before he retired in 2000.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1963. He was an active member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.

Mr. Turner is survived by two brothers, Howard and his wife, Carol of Curwensville and Neil and his wife, Marcella of Lancaster and a number of nephews and nieces and their families who were very close to him. He also is survived by a number of cousins from the area.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, Woodland, with Pastor Sean Patrick Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends and family will be received from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday at the church.

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

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

Obituary Notice: Steve Allen Pepperday

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Steve Allen Pepperday, 54, of Morrisdale died Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at his residence. Born May 31, 1961 in Philipsburg, he was the son of John W. Pepperday and his wife, Patricia of Glass City and Lois Louise Showers Patrick of Houtzdale.

Mr. Pepperday was a member of the Philipsburg VFW Post No. 3450 and the Carpathian Club in Hawk Run. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, being with friends and NASCAR.

He is survived by his fiancée, Charlene G. Hubler of Morrisdale and two daughters, Kelly Pepperday of Hawk Run and Bethany Pepperday of Morrisdale.

He is also survived by two sisters, Darlene Harris and her husband, Christopher of Tyrone and Krista Ross and her husband, Leroy of Madera and a brother, Raymond Pepperday and his wife, Rainie of Louisiana.

Mr. Pepperday was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Francis and Isabell Showers and his paternal grandparents, George and Sue Pepperday.

A funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, Morrisdale, with Pastor Tina Hawkins officiating.

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


Obituary Notice: Richard Howard “Dick” Carns

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Richard Howard “Dick” Carns, 76, of Culpeper, Va., died after two years of declining health on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.

Family and friends will be received from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel of Strange & Weaver Funeral Home, with the burial immediately following at Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale.

Mr. Carns was born in Johnstown on Nov. 25, 1939. He graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1957. Mr. Carns continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in 1964.

He was married to Arlene Walk Carns on Oct. 8, 1960. They were married for 55 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his one child, Jeffrey A. Carns and his wife, Kelly; his three grandchildren, Noah, Luke and Jenny; and his sister, Patricia L Norris (Ron) of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph W. Carns and Wyoma Caroline Myers Carns of Clearfield.

For 37 years, Mr. Carns worked as a mechanical engineer at several companies, including Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton, Ohio; J&L Steel/Lykes Resources in Pittsburgh; Drakenfeld in Washington; and the Department of Defense (U.S. Navy) in Indian Head, Md.

Two of his greatest career achievements included being the co-designer and creator of the Wise Coal/Red River Coal Plant in Norton, Va., and designing a missile exhaust fuel scrubber for the U.S. Navy.

He retired in 2001. He enjoyed reading, driving his Corvettes and watching his beloved Penn State and Steeler football and Penguins hockey.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the University of Virginia Hospital who took great care of Mr. Carns.

Obituary Notice: Nicholas A. “Skip” Sabella Sr.

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Obituary Notice: Nicholas A. “Skip” Sabella Sr. (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Nicholas A. “Skip” Sabella Sr. (Provided photo)

Nicholas A. “Skip” Sabella Sr., 83, of Osceola Mills died peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by his beloved family, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015.

Born Dec. 26, 1931 to the late Armond and Elizabeth Sabella, he spent his early life growing up in Barnesboro, graduating from Barnesboro High School.

On Nov. 20, 1952, he wed the former Ellen Robinson, who survives him at home. They soon started a family and moved around several times before finally settling in Osceola Mills.

In life, Mr. Sabella was a brilliant and gifted mechanic. He achieved master mechanic on numerous construction projects before transitioning to the surface mining industry.

After an injury, he retired from C&K/Cambria Coal and devoted himself to working on his old Ford trucks and to his grandchildren who affectionately nicknamed him “Bup.”

He also became a fixture at his sons’ businesses, Centre Drilling Inc. and Nick Sabella Racing, where employees and regulars also knew him as “Bup.”

Mr. Sabella was a natural conversationalist, making friends wherever he went. He had an uncanny ability to relate with whomever he would come across.

He was a skilled storyteller and a pillar of wisdom with a one-of-a-kind sense of humor accompanied by his sly “Buppy Smile” smirk. He is now and forever will be terribly missed by his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Nicholas A. Sabella Jr. of Osceola Mills and his fiancée, Elaine Verost, and Richard G. Sabella and his wife, Lee Ann of Philipsburg and three grandchildren, Richard L. Sabella and his wife, Kristin of Houtzdale, Holly E. Sabella and her fiancé, Brandon Kick of Portage and Casey L. Sabella of Philipsburg.

He was the eldest child of his family and is survived by two brothers, Robert of Barnesboro and George of Spangler and a sister, Sandra Miller and her husband, John of Hastings and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Geraldine Hawkins of Morrisdale, a brother-in-law, Jim Force of Philipsburg and his beloved companion Chihuahua, Cinnamon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maureen Sherry and his sisters-in-law, Janet Smith, Dorothy Dare and Nancy Force. He was also preceded by a brother-in-law, Harry Hawkins, a nephew, Bill Hawkins and a niece, Sharon Force.

A memorial service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at the Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., Madera.

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

Obituary Notice: Helen M. Baughman

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Obituary Notice:  Helen M. Baughman (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Helen M. Baughman (Provided photo)

Helen Mae (Williams) Baughman, 91, a resident of Ridgeview Elder Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville, and formerly of Boggs Township, West Decatur, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at the center.

Born Oct. 11, 1924, she was the daughter of Austin Henry and Esther Maude (Shaw) Williams. She was a graduate of Philipsburg High School and the Philadelphia School of Beauty.

She was first employed by the former Prave’s Beauty Salon in Clearfield, and she continued to serve her many friends and family as a beautician from her own home.  She was also employed by the Philipsburg Cigar Plant, Viceroy Clothing Factory in Osceola Mills and the Clearfield Dairy Queen.

She was the oldest living member of the Salem United Methodist Church in West Decatur and had also attended the Hyde Wesleyan Church.  During her lifetime, she had held numerous positions in the Salem United Methodist Church and also enjoyed participating in craft shows.  She was a very talented seamstress, and she also enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint canvas and making wedding cakes for many friends and family.

She was wed to Lloyd William Baughman on June 24, 1946, who preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2006. They were married for more than 60 years.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William C. Williams Sr. and Robert N. Williams.

Surviving are two children, Althea (Baughman)  Pusateri and her husband, Anthony of Baltimore, Md., and Kenneth G. Baughman and his wife, Karen (Srock) of West Decatur and three granddaughters, Jennifer Pusateri of Baltimore, Md.,  Kristen (Baughman) Gray and her husband, Edward of West Decatur and Karey (Baughman) Dean and her husband, Lyle of Plant City, Fla.

Surviving are a grandson, Mark Pusateri of Baltimore, Md.; two great-grandsons, Carson and Wyatt Gray of West Decatur; and a sister, Mary Ann Gearhart and her husband, John of Woodland.  Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Helen Baughman will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, with the Rev. John Croft and the Rev. Robert Croft co-officiating. Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

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

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Sandra Shively, 1676 Wallaceton/Bigler Hwy., West Decatur, PA 16878 or the Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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.

Obituary Notice: Marion L. Jarrett

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Obituary Notice: Marion L. Jarrett (Provided photo)

Obituary Notice: Marion L. Jarrett (Provided photo)

Marion L. Jarrett, 68, of Woodland died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at the Life Care Hospital, Mechanicsburg.

She was born Aug. 31, 1947 in Ohio, a daughter of the late Sherman William and Florence K. (Konkeil) Dixon.

Mrs. Jarrett enjoyed her family, especially their recent trip to the beach. She also had a love of shopping and had a special place in her heart for her dog, Mr. Poppers.

She is survived by five children, Florence Christine Smeal of Clearfield, Rebecca Ann Bumbarger and her husband, Douglas of DuBois, Edwina Lynn Lococo and her husband, Kevin of Chambersburg and Madeline Louise Smeal and her fiancé, Michael Buck and Michael Lee Jarrett and his fiancée, Renee Bloom, both of Woodland.

She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, Christina, Melissa, Shawn, Amber, Lesley Jr., Miranda, Jettie, Mariah, Douglas Jr., Nicholas, Ryan, Tiffany, Alison, Robin and Lacy; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roland Dixon of Clearfield.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Jarrett, on Nov. 4, 2014 and to whom she was wed June 16, 1971. She was also preceded in death by sister, Paula Ardery.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Kevin A Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Daniel M. Osterhout officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, 113 N. Third St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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

Obituary Notice: Donald E. Beck

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Donald E. Beck, 77, of South Philipsburg died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at his residence.

Born April 18, 1938, he was a son of the late Clarence and Catherine Sarah (McDonald) Beck. He was a member of the New Life Center, Philipsburg.

Mr. Beck was a heavy equipment operator with the coal industry until his retirement.

On July 11, 1959 at the First Baptist Church in Philipsburg, he wed the former Patricia E. Vaux. She preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 2013.

Mr. Beck is survived by a daughter, Beverly R. Boulton and her husband, Randy of South Philipsburg; a son, Barry A. Beck of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Frank of Lock Haven; and a brother, Thomas “Tucker” Beck and his wife, Renee of Philipsburg.

He is also survived by three grandchildren, Misty (Boulton) Dixon and her husband, Merlyn, Dusty Boulton and Bethany Boulton, all of South Philipsburg; a great-grandson, Joseph Samuel Dixon, all of South Philipsburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service will be held at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with Pastor John T. Dill officiating. Burial will be at Philipsburg Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Don may be made to the New Life Center, P.O. Box 57, Philipsburg, PA 16866.

Family and friends may sign the guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.

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