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John R. Mathews III

John R. Mathews III

Jan 19, 2025

John R. 'Bob' Mathews III, 87, of Grampian passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 20, 1937, the son of Robert L. and Martha Elizabeth 'Betty' (Allison) Mathews.

Bob retired from PennDot in Hyde after 36 years as a laborer.

Bob was an avid turkey hunter, even making it out for his final season this past...

Lynn 'Scoot' Grice

Lynn 'Scoot' Grice

Jan 18, 2025

Lynn 'Scoot' Grice, 91, of Clearfield, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Scoot was born in 1933, in Olanta, the son of the late John and Margaret (Olexy) Grice.

He was raised in very humble surroundings on the family homestead in Olanta. Being raised only by his mother, he learned the value of a dollar and to...

Ryan McBride

Ryan McBride

Jan 11, 2025

Ryan Patrick McBride, 61, of Clearfield, passed away on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 1, 1963, the son of Patrick 'Red' and Dorothy 'Dottie' (Hull) McBride.

He worked for over 30 years as a Certified Caterpillar Mechanic for Cleveland Brothers and then later retired from Lezzer Lumber.

Ryan enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved...

William O'Dell

William O'Dell

Jan 11, 2025

William H. 'Bud' O'Dell, 94, of Clearfield died on January 11, 2025, at Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield.

He was born September 8, 1930, the son of Harry J. and Beatrice (Dunlap) O'Dell.

Bill worked as Physical Therapy Assistant at the Clearfield Hospital for many years. He was a member of the Clearfield Presbyterian Church.

Mr. O'Dell served with the U.S Army and U.S. Air...

Wendell N. Weatherholtz Jr

Wendell N. Weatherholtz Jr

Jan 10, 2025

Wendell N. Weatherholtz II, 67, a man with the love of guitars, was called to Vahalla to assist Stevie Ray Vaughn with the blues on January 10, 2025. He passed at home.

Born June 14, 1957 to Wendell & Nancy (Tomco) Weatherholtz, he was a 1976 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. Wendell worked in the coal and oil industries over...

Norma Esther Cathcart

Norma Esther Cathcart

Jan 10, 2025

Norma Esther Cathcart, 88, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Apple Blossom Senior Living, Coraopolis, PA.

Mrs. Cathcart was born in Clearfield on September 8, 1936, the daughter of the late Aurther 'Dutch' and Esther Clark (Norris) Neeper.

Norma was a member, as well as a former employee, of the Curwensville United Methodist Church. She was also employed at Riverside...

Bernice Solley

Bernice Solley

Jan 8, 2025

Bernice M. (Pardoe) Solley, 86, died on January 8, 2025, at Day Springs Personal Care, Morrisdale.

She was born January 5, 1939, the daughter of the late Donald and Mable (Hunter) Pardoe.

On August 18, 2001, she married Chester A. Solley, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Nancy Canfield

Nancy Canfield

Jan 7, 2025

Nancy M. Canfield, 73, passed away on January 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born December 17, 1951, the daughter of Ivan Appleton and Willa "Billie" (Solley) Appleton.

Nancy graduated from Curwensville High School in 1969. She then worked as a seamstress at the former Kent's Sportswear and later retired from JG Food Warehouse as a cashier.

She adored her grandchildren and...

Mary Joyce Brion

Mary Joyce Brion

Jan 7, 2025

Mary Joyce Brion, 84, of Clearfield passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Nelson's Golden Years of DuBois.

She was born September 20, 1940 in Austin, IN, daughter of the late Luther David Purvis and Anita Fellows Purvis.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by brothers, Edgar Leroy Purvis and David Earl Purvis, and a sister, Norma Jean...

Gwendolyn Stephens

Gwendolyn Stephens

Jan 4, 2025

Gwendolyn A. 'Gwen' Stephens, 73, of Woodland, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Stephens was born February 14, 1951, in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late Denzil and Betty (McDowell) Keener.

She graduated from Clearfield High School in 1969 and then attended the DuBois Business College. Mrs. Stephens was...

Marilyn Mears Kurtz

Marilyn Mears Kurtz

Jan 3, 2025

Marilyn Mears Kurtz, most recently of Foxdale Village in State College, formerly of Clearfield, died on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Foxdale Village.

She was born on March 28, 1940 in Akron, Ohio.

Mrs. Kurtz married Robert M. Kurtz, Jr. on July 20, 1991 in Boston, MA in the Old North Church of Paul Revere fame.

She was the daughter of the late...

Brenda R. Siegel

Brenda R. Siegel

Dec 28, 2024

Brenda R. Siegel, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois.

Brenda was born October 6, 1940 in Brooklyn NY, the daughter of Harry and Mollie (Radosh) Rosen.

She was a member of the former Temple Beth Shalom in Clearfield, the former Brit Shalom in State College, and currently a member of...

Hugh Shaw

Hugh Shaw

Dec 28, 2024

Hugh Alan Shaw, 93, of Clearfield passed away on December 28, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Hugh was born March 31, 1931 in Girard Township, the son of James and Carrie (Edwards) Shaw.

He was a member of the West Side Church of Christ in Clearfield and Goshen Township Sportsmen's Association.

Mr. Shaw served with both...

James Schucker

James Schucker

Dec 23, 2024

James Philip 'Jim' Schucker, 76, of Clearfield passed away on December 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born at the Clearfield Hospital on January 16, 1948, to Roy R. and Viola M. (Dunlap) Schucker.

He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1965 and then studied at the Allegheny Technical Insitute. He then worked at Westinghouse in Pittsburgh for several years before...

Janet 'Peggy' Rosselli

Janet 'Peggy' Rosselli

Dec 23, 2024

Janet Charlotte 'Peggy' Rosselli, 96, of Clearfield died on December 23, 2024 at Colonial Courtyard.

Peggy was born March 1, 1928 in DuBois, PA. She was the daughter of Charles Logan and Janet (Thomas).

She was a graduate of DuBois High School and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield.

Peggy was a co-owner of...

Constant 'Connie' Lockett

Constant 'Connie' Lockett

Dec 23, 2024

Constant "Connie" Lockett , age 76, passed away Monday, December 23 2024 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Connie was born March 1, 1948, in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late Clifton and Veronica Nevling. On November 22 1975, she married Clifford "Kip" Lockett who resides in Clearfield.

She is survived by two children, Tammy Greene of Bellefonte...

Robert L. Cline Sr.

Robert L. Cline Sr.

Dec 22, 2024

Robert L. Cline Sr., 91, entered into rest with his Savior Jesus Christ on December 22, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Cline was born July 6, 1933, in Jersey Shore, the son of the late Maynard and Pearl (Smith) Cline.

Mr. Cline served with the US Army during the Korean War. After returning from the war, he earned a level of certified...

Nancy Yeager

Nancy Yeager

Dec 20, 2024

Nancy J. Yeager, 85, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.

Mrs. Yeager was born in Spangler on December 25, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Frances (O'Brien) Semelsberger.

She was a long-time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

She was a homemaker and also had helped her husband,...

Charlotte 'Tootie' Crain

Charlotte 'Tootie' Crain

Dec 20, 2024

Charlotte A. 'Tootie' Crain, aged 95, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 after a short stay at The Fountains in DuBois, PA.

Charlotte was born March 30, 1929, in DuBois, the daughter of William and Lydia (Johnson) Logan. She attended DuBois schools and graduated with the Class of 1947. On July 27, 1947, she married Billy P. Crain who preceded...

Chelsea Knepp

Chelsea Knepp

Dec 17, 2024

Chelsea Leila Pentz Knepp, 35, of Boalsburg, formerly of Grampian, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her home.

She was born on January 31, 1989 in Clearfield, a daughter of Joseph and Betsy Pentz.

Chelsea attended Grampian Elementary School and then Curwensville High School, graduating in 2007. She worked several jobs before attending and graduating from the Clearfield Vocation School with...

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