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

Cynthia Milligan

Cynthia Milligan

Oct 3, 2020

On Saturday, October 3rd 2020, Cynthia L. Milligan, loving Mother of 3 children, passed away at the age of 66, in her home, due to metastatic lung cancer. Cynthia was born on February 25th, 1954 in Clearfield, PA to Walter & Patricia Haversack. Cynthia enjoyed gardening, decorating, and spending time with family & friends. Over the years, she has worked...

Nanette Hatzes

Nanette Hatzes

Oct 2, 2020

Dr. Nanette Hatzes was born April 27, 1952 in Washington, D.C. She left this earthly plane on Oct. 2, 2020, the same day as her mother, Maylou Hatzes. Only those two could pull off a stunt like that. Nanette was a beloved artistic creative powerhouse, known by many locally as the mother of “The Goddess Project,” “The Art Attack,” and...

Maylou Hatzes

Maylou Hatzes

Oct 2, 2020

Maylou Renaud Hatzes, 90, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at her residence. Born June 20, 1930 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Lucian H. and Maida Myrtle (Harang) Renaud. Mrs. Hatzes was a homemaker for most of her life to raise her family. As per Mrs. Hatzes's wishes, there will...

Lynnette Berry

Lynnette Berry

Sep 26, 2020

Lynnette M. Berry, 60, of Curwensville, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born October 30, 1959, she was the daughter of Martin Johnson and Margaret 'Peg' Simmons. Lynnette had been employed as a Registered Nurse. She was married to David P. Berry, who survives of Curwensville. In honor of Lynnette's wishes, there will be no...

Frederick Reiser

Frederick Reiser

Sep 25, 2020

Frederick J Reiser Sr., 76, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his three children on September 25, 2020. His short battle with cancer showed his courage in facing life altering challenges with a smile and stayed strong until the end. Fred is survived by his sister Jeanne Williams and brother Mike Reiser, son Freddie Reiser daughters Michelle Natalie and Christine Godduhn....

Claudia Peters

Claudia Peters

Sep 21, 2020

Claudia Jane Peters, 69, of Ridgway, died on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Jefferson Manor Nursing Facility, Brookville. Born January 29, 1951 in Titusville, she was the daughter of Claude Allen and Wanda Juanita (Thomas) Vanguilder. Claudia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for most of her life. As per her wishes, there will be no services observed at this...

Merle Wilson

Merle Wilson

Sep 13, 2020

Merle Wilson passed away at home on September 13, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Merle was born to John and Hannah Wilson in a house his father built on his grandfather’s farm on Beaver Road, Julian, PA, or, as he liked to say, “on the farm.” Born the fifth of eleven...

Thomas Smeal

Thomas Smeal

Aug 28, 2020

Thomas Woodson Smeal Sr., 81, of Clearfield died on Friday, August 28, 2020 at his home in Clearfield. He was born on June 20, 1939 in Woodland, a son of William H. and Sue J. (Maines) Smeal. He was an automotive mechanic at Houtz Motors of Clearfield and later Spinelli Ford of Curwensville until his retirement. He was a lifetime...

Louis Gagliardi

Louis Gagliardi

Aug 20, 2020

Louis S. Gagliardi, 75, of 238 Fourth St. St. Marys passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence. Born September 21, 1944, he was the son of the late Antonio & Sophie Black Gagliardi. On December 28, 1962 in St. Marys he married ZoeAnn Grosser who proceeded him in death August 4, 2003. A Catholic by faith, Louis was...

Raymond Brady

Raymond Brady

Aug 12, 2020

Raymond George Brady, 91, of Boalsburg, PA, passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday August 12, 2020. Raymond was widely regarded for his knowledge in the political sciences and history. His smile was contagious. Born on March 12, 1929, in Homestead, PA, he was the son of the late George and Marie (Kraft) Brady....

Marie Mcgovern

Marie Mcgovern

Aug 10, 2020

Marie Louise McGovern (Billotte), 64, of LeContes Mills, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home. Born July 13, 1956, she was the daughter of Ronald “RB” Eugene Billotte and Edna Louise Kennedy (Conner). She worked for Penn Highlands Community Nurses home health and Hospice. She wed Alan J. McGovern on June 16, 1979, who survives along with her...

Rodney Lewis

Rodney Lewis

Aug 9, 2020

Rodney G. Lewis, 83, of Glen Richey passed peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Sunday August 9, 2020. Born August 6, 1937 in Glen Richey, he was a son of Grant and Olga (Levin) Lewis. He wed Barbara (Dixon) Lewis on October 14, 1961, who survives along with a son Daniel J. Lewis and his wife...

John Kephart

John Kephart

Aug 9, 2020

John Glen Kephart, 67, of Clearfield passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 27, 1953 in Hawk Run, a son of the late Mary E. (Crowell) Boyd. John loved gardening. He worked as a truck driver at River Hill Coal Company, where he later retired from after 35 years. He is survived...

Nancy Rhoden

Nancy Rhoden

Aug 3, 2020

Nancy E. Rhoden, 93, of Spring Mills, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Salem Hill Haven in Spring Mills. Born February 27, 1927 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Betty (Hill) Taylor. Mrs. Rhoden was a homemaker and among other family members, she is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Meisner of Rebersburg....

Ronald Hummel

Ronald Hummel

Jul 31, 2020

Ronald Hummel, 59, of Spring Valley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020. Ron resided at AristaCare Park in Marion Center. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Clearfield. He was the son of Minister Robert L. Hummel and Glenda F. (Wisor) Hummel. He was a 1981 graduate of Philipsburg Area High School. Ron...

John Harbold

John Harbold

Jul 27, 2020

John K. Harbold, 66, of Frenchville, died on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence. Born on September 13, 1953 in York, he was the son of Elam and Ethel (Flinchbalgh) Harbold. John was self employed most of his life and really enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Jackie Harbold and his children...

Roger Keith

Roger Keith

Jul 26, 2020

Roger Irvin Keith, 77, of Brockway, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his home. He was Methodist by faith. Born on July 6, 1943, in DuBois, he was the son of the late Irvin and Janet Tregoning Keith. On Oct. 12, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Wilson Keith. Married almost 58 years, she survives. Roger graduated in...

Terry Wance

Terry Wance

Jul 22, 2020

Terry D. Wance, 72, of Rebersburg, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home. Born August 8, 1947, he was the son of Dewey and Martha (Keller) Wance. Terry operated a dairy farm in Rebersburg. As per his wishes, no services will be observed at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the...

Nancy Graham

Nancy Graham

Jul 9, 2020

Nancy C. Graham,54, of Woodland,PA. went to be with the lord on July 9, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1966 at Clearfield. Nancy was a loving mother of 3 that enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Left to cherish her memory are her sons Spencer,Shane, and Derrick Graham and her husband Darrin Graham. Nancy is preceded in death by...

Betty Chesnut

Betty Chesnut

Jul 3, 2020

Betty Chesnut, long-time resident of East Moriches, NY, died of cancer on July 3, 2020. Surrounded by her loving husband and three children, she passed away at home in State College, PA. Betty was widely regarded for her strength, grace, ready laugh, and deep sense of commitment to her family, community and work. The daughter of H. Park Brady and...