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Local Obituaries for Clearfield, PA, Clearfield County & Surrounding Areas

Lawrence 'Zeke' Jonas Zimmerman

Lawrence 'Zeke' Jonas Zimmerman

May 3, 2025

Lawrence (Zeke) Jonas Zimmerman, 61, of Julian, PA, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. He was born on January 7, 1964 to Lawrence J. Zimmerman and Ethel M. (Liberty) Zimmerman. He married his wife Kimberly (Oswalt) Zimmerman on June 13, 1987. They would have celebrated 38 years...

Matt Sones

Matt Sones

Apr 29, 2025

Matthew James Allen Sones, 41, passed away on April 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 3, 1983, the son of Randy and Donna (Zortman) Sones.

Matt loved to be outdoors and enjoyed fishing. He was a New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his parents, Randy and Donna Sones; a daughter, Alivia Justice; a sister, Leigh...

Gary Steven Price

Gary Steven Price

Apr 24, 2025

Gary Steven Price passed away at home on April 24, 2025.

He was born December 5, 1951.

Gary leaves behind his loving wife, Betsie Price, and his four children: Quentin Price, Lacey Price, Steven (Karen) Cox, and Lori Shields. He will also be lovingly remembered by his eleven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy G. Price and Evelyn J....

Peggy Ann Eggler

Peggy Ann Eggler

Apr 16, 2025

Peggy Ann (Bloom) Eggler, 77, of Port Matilda, PA, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Born on July 6, 1947, in Pine Grove Mills, PA, to John W. Bloom and Jean E. (Richards) Bloom, Peggy was a 1965 graduate of State College High School. She married her beloved husband, Richard Eggler, on August 26, 1967, and they shared 57...

Doris J (Dickey) Biggie

Doris J (Dickey) Biggie

Apr 12, 2025

Doris Jane Biggie, 76, a beloved Nana and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2025, in Reynoldsville. Born on June 13, 1948, in Dubois, Doris lived a life filled with joy, love, and the warmth of family and friends. She was the daughter of late Harry Dickey and Blanche (Wayland) Dickey.

Doris devoted much of her career to Eat...

George Arthur Etzweiler

George Arthur Etzweiler

Mar 16, 2025

George A. Etzweiler, 105, died peacefully on March 16, 2025, from complications of pneumonia.

Born March 14, 1920, in Derry Township, PA, he was the son of Charles and Esther (Lash) Etzweiler. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Mary (Richard) Etzweiler (married May 23, 1942); all siblings (Raymond, Melvin, Pearl Treaster, and Esther...

Patricia J. 'Tish' Picard

Patricia J. 'Tish' Picard

Mar 7, 2025

"Tish" 88 of Frenchville passed away Saturday March 8, 2025,after a short stay at Mt. Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation center. She was a resident of Dayspring Personal Care Home in Forest, PA for the last three and half years where she was well cared for and loved.

Born on May 28, 1936, in Philipsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the...

James Patrick Banholzer, Jr. and Sr.

James Patrick Banholzer, Jr. and Sr.

Mar 1, 2025

James Patrick Banholzer, Jr & Sr

James “Jim” Patrick Banholzer, Junior- AKA “Spiderman”





Jim’s gentle soul navigated beyond the physical world February 27th, 2025, where he was welcomed by many family and friends who had already earned their wings - especially his cousin, Philip DeBarber, where they can now continue their shenanigans together from above.

Jim’s talents were multidimensional - he ran out...

Edna Josephine Bortz

Edna Josephine Bortz

Feb 25, 2025

Edna Josephine Bortz, affectionately known as "Jo," was born on December 19, 1933, in her family home in Plumcreek, Pennsylvania. She gracefully embraced the journey of life until she peacefully departed at home on February 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich in love, hard work, and dedication.

A high school graduate of the Elderton Joint High School, Jo pursued her...

Donald Lee Fry

Donald Lee Fry

Feb 19, 2025

Donald Lee Fry, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, departed this world on February 19, 2025, at the age of 55, in Erie, Pennsylvania, after a courageous battle with stage four glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer. Born on October 15, 1969, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Don, as he was affectionately called, embraced life with a vibrance that resonated through the many roads...

Dorothy Ann Luciano

Dorothy Ann Luciano

Feb 10, 2025

Dorothy passed away peacefully on Monday February 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (Saksa) Straka and her beloved husband George Luciano. She is survived by siblings Barbara (Straka) Peterson, John Straka, and Michael Straka; sister-in-law Judy (Luciano) Tedesco; children Tina Kephart (Luciano) and Michelle Meyers (Luciano); grandchildren Avery Luciano, Timothy Gardner Jr, Matthew...

Craig R Coble

Craig R Coble

Feb 8, 2025

Craig Coble, of Kersey, died on Saturday February 8th at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 65. 

He was the son of the late Owen and Beatrice Coble, formerly of Weedville, and is survived by brothers Eric of Huntsville, AL, Kurt of Mamaroneck, NY, and sister Dr. Signe McCallum of West Chester, PA. 

Craig was a 1978...

Natalie Carter

Natalie Carter

Feb 1, 2025

Natalie Carter, 52, passed away on February 1, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

Natalie was Jehovah Witness by faith.

Natalie is survived by her parents, Barbara and Jerome Offhaus; uncle, Gene and Shiela Offhaus of West Seneca, NY; uncle, Roger Smielecki of Chester, VA; and uncle, Steve and Amy McFarland of Douglasville, GA.

Natalie is preceded in death by her grandparents; five uncles;...

Hugh K Grattan

Hugh K Grattan

Jan 7, 2025

Hugh K Grattan, 83, passed away on January 7, 2025 at his residence.

He was born January 13, 1941, the son of Murray and Kathryn (Shannon) Grattan.

He worked for Department of Labor and Industry for the Commonwealth of PA where he retired from in 1998.

Hugh is survived by his wife Shirley (Walker) Grattan whom he wed October 19, 1963. He is...

Bryan Scott Haines

Bryan Scott Haines

Jan 3, 2025

Bryan Scott Haines passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on December 17, 1959, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

Bryan pursued his education by graduating from Kishacoquillas High School and later from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. He served as a local police officer for many years, exemplifying his commitment to community safety and security. Following his time...

Robin Lee 'Festus' Bennett

Robin Lee 'Festus' Bennett

Jan 2, 2025

Robin Lee “Festus” Bennett

Robin Lee Bennett 65 of Tyrone left this earth on January 02, 2025 at home with his family by his side.

Robin was born April 15, 1959 to Gerald F. and Catherine A. (Dean) Bennett. Survived by former spouse Carol A. Bennett, children Autumn (Sam) Connor Philipsburg, Jeffrey (John Suchta) Tyrone, Dane (Trish Elliot) Altoona. Grandchildren Sammy (Maranda)...

Dennis James Rauch Sr.

Dennis James Rauch Sr.

Dec 26, 2024

Dennis James Rauch Sr., 69, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home.

Dennis was born May 31, 1955, the son of Thomas B. Rauch and Ruth (Lansberry).

He was a member of the Hyde Volunteer Fire Company since 2014. He proudly served the community with his Hyde City family as part of the Fire Police where he enjoyed making...

Deborah Pigott

Deborah Pigott

Dec 20, 2024

Deborah J. Pigott (75) of State College, PA, died December 20, 2024 at home. 

She was born in Urbana, Illinois on September 16, 1949, the second child of Miles Thomas Pigott and Virginia Elizabeth Hall Pigott. 

She graduated from the State College Area High School and later earned her B.A. (Art) and B.S. (Art Education) and K-12 Teaching Certificate from the Pennsylvanian...

Lorraine W. Wallace

Lorraine W. Wallace

Dec 6, 2024

Lorraine (Myrtle) Wallace formerly of Penfield, PA went to her eternal home December 6, 2024. Lorraine was born July 1, 1935 in Walburn Run, PA to the late William Myrtle and Bethel (Chatfield) Myrtle.

On December 29, 1956, she married John (Jack) Wallace in Tonawanda, NY. Jack preceded her in death May 25, 2021.

Lorraine was active in her church, the community...

Robert Gladfelter

Robert Gladfelter

Nov 28, 2024

Robert Lee Gladfelter, 61, of Glen Richey passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield.