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Sandra Lee Duplicki

Sandra Lee Duplicki

Apr 10, 2025

Sandra Lee Duplicki, 79, of Grampian passed away on April 10, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born August 23, 1945, the daughter of Herbert Derrick and Esther (Lines) Derrick.

A most loving wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother. Her life was a beautiful testament to love and family. Married to the love of her life for nearly 62 years, their...

Thomas G. Cossick

Thomas G. Cossick

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas Gareth Cossick, 77, of Clearfield passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025.

He was born in Philipsburg, PA on March 21, 1948, a son of F. Gareth and Kathleen (Nevling) Cossick. He married Anne (McGill) Cossick on June 24th, 1972 at Saint Basil the Great Catholic Church in Coalport, she survives at home.

Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at...

Elaine R. Karchner

Elaine R. Karchner

Apr 6, 2025

Elaine R. Karchner, 96, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill, Philipsburg.

Mrs. Karchner was born May 27, 1928 in Woodland, the daughter of the late Neldon and Iva (Lumadue) Roberts.

She was a graduate of Clearfield High School and was a homemaker, who enjoyed raising her three children. She...

William A. Troy Sr.

William A. Troy Sr.

Apr 5, 2025

William A. Troy Sr., 74, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

He was born September 28, 1950, the son of Calvin Troy and Evelyn (Bloom) Troy.

Bill is survived by his children, William (Crystal) Troy Jr. of Clearfield, and Aretta (Robert) Straw of Curwensville; grandchildren, Robert Straw Jr., Adam Straw, Gavin Straw, and Sammy Straw, all...

Marjorie Rauch

Marjorie Rauch

Mar 30, 2025

Marjorie L. Rauch, 91, passed away on March 30, 2025, at the Christ the King Manor, DuBois.

She was born January 2, 1934, the daughter of Clyde Edward and Mary Emma (Shimel) Young.

Marjorie worked as a custodian for the Clearfield Area School District from 1974-1996 and worked as a housekeeper for many years.

She enjoyed doing puzzles and playing bingo. She loved...

Mary Zitzelberger

Mary Zitzelberger

Mar 30, 2025

Mary Zitzelberger, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield.

Mrs. Zitzelberger was born February 27, 1933, in Liverpool, England, the daughter of the late Robert Mullen and Mary (Morgan) Mullen.

She was employed at Clearfield Dairy and The Progress newspaper. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, crossword puzzles and cooking. She loved spending time...

Laurie Lanich

Laurie Lanich

Mar 28, 2025

Laurie M. Lanich, 62, of Ansonville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Mrs. Lanich was born August 25, 1962 in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Lewis) Biss.

Laurie retired from Global Glass in Curwensville. Prior, she had been employed at Kent's Sportswear and Appalachian Wood Products. She was a member of the Curwensville...

Veronica M. Evans

Veronica M. Evans

Mar 24, 2025

Veronica Marie (Jenkins) Evans peacefully passed away on March 24, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Carolyn Merling.

Veronica, or Abbey as most knew her by, was born on October 26, 1955 to Chester and Veronica (Heggarty) Jenkins. She was a graduate of Saint Francis Catholic School and the Clearfield County Career and Technical Center where she studied to become...

Shirley Gormont

Shirley Gormont

Mar 23, 2025

Shirley Louise Gormont, 80, of Clearfield passed away on March 23, 2025 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

She was born September 18, 1944, the daughter of Donald and Lucille (Peoples) Smith.

Shirley graduated from Clearfield High School in 1963. She worked as a seamstress at Target Sportswear in Hyde for many years before retiring as a bridge inspector for PennDot.

She enjoyed picking mushrooms,...

Ruth Jury

Ruth Jury

Mar 20, 2025

Ruth Mary 'Rose' Jury, 88, most recently of the Greystone Villa in Clearfield, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.

Mrs. Jury was born April 28, 1936, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of the late George and Louella (Wood) McCullough.

Mrs. Jury was married to the late Richard Jury who passed away on March 19, 2021.

Honoring...

Howard Askey

Howard Askey

Mar 16, 2025

Howard H. Askey, 77, of Hyde passed away on March 16, 2025.

He was born January 2, 1948, the son of Carl and Pauline (West) Askey.

Howard was a former Commander of the John Lewis Shade American Legion Post #6, Clearfield; and a former member of the Clearfield VFW Post 1785, and a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie...

Regina Shaw

Regina Shaw

Mar 14, 2025

Regina M. "Jeannie" Shaw, 80, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

Mrs. Shaw was born January 18, 1945, in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Rolley) Moore.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and graduated from St. Francis High School, class of 1962. She had been employed at a...

Patricia Henchbarger

Patricia Henchbarger

Mar 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Cutler Henchbarger, 83, of Clearfield, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2025 at her home.

Pat was born August 2, 1941, in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Richard Kinkead and Doris (Swisher) Kinkead.

She was an active member of Kerr Addition United Methodist Church for 79 years. She was involved with the adult Sunday School, Bible School, Church Council, and...

Richard Bowman

Richard Bowman

Mar 12, 2025

Richard Lee Bowman, 64, of Woodland, passed away on March 12, 2025, at his home.

Richard was born November 1, 1960, in Clearfield, the son of Charles and Norma (Leonard) Bowman of Curwensville.

He graduated from Curwensville High School in 1978 as well as Penn State DuBois with an associates degree in Marketing and Accounting. Richard worked for various places in the...

William McCartney

William McCartney

Mar 12, 2025

William E. 'Bill' McCartney, 80, of Clearfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born March 7, 1945, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Brown) McCartney.

He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1963, and then graduated from Grove City College in 1967 with...

Clair Henry

Clair Henry

Mar 10, 2025

C. Scott Henry, 66, of Rockton, passed away on March 10, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois after a short illness.

He was born on May 20, 1958 in Hollidaysburg, the son of the late Clair and Emma (Spahn) Henry.

He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1976. In 1982, he married Tamilyn 'Tammy' Bishop of Clearfield.

He worked in Washington, DC and Jessup,...

Joseph K. Gilliland

Joseph K. Gilliland

Mar 8, 2025

Joseph Kunes Woolridge Gilliland, age 77, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, at his residence in Clearfield, PA.

He was born June 15, 1947, in Clearfield, a son of the late Lynn Woolridge and ‍Violet (Kunes) Gilliland.

‍Joe attended both the Trinity United Methodist Church and the West Side Church of Christ. He enlisted in the US Armed Forces and...

Sandra L. Smith

Sandra L. Smith

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra L. Smith, 75, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Sandra was born February 10, 1950, in Clearfield and was raised by her mother, Mary Jane (Royer) Clark and step-father, Ralph Clark Sr.

Mrs. Smith graduated from Clearfield High School as well as the Clearfield County Votech, where she earned her LPN license. Sandra...

Kenneth G. Glass

Kenneth G. Glass

Mar 4, 2025

Kenneth G. Glass, of Clearfield, passed away on Monday March 3, 2025, at his residence.

He was born February 10, 1956 in Clearfield County, a son of the late David and Vivian Glass.

Ken is survived by his sons; Jason Glass, Matthew Glass and his partner Laci, and Joshua Glass; his granddaughter Alizabeth Glass; and his brother David Glass and his wife...

Brian E. Kessler

Brian E. Kessler

Feb 28, 2025

Brian E. Kessler, 54, of Clearfield, PA, passed away on February 28, 2025, at his home in Clearfield.

Born on April 3, 1970, Brian was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Bruce and Patricia Witters, who nurtured and cherished him as their own. He was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School, having been involved with the wrestling team.

He is survived by...

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