Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clearfield, PA, Clearfield County & Surrounding Areas
Michael Kraft
Jan 15, 2020
Michael L. Kraft, 57, of Altoona, died on January 15, 2020 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born September 3, 1962 in Altoona, he was the son of William and Bonnie (Painter) Kraft. Michael had last been employed as a warehouse manager. He was married to Cynthia Kraft of Altoona, who survives. In honoring of Michael's wishes, there will be no public...
Monica Mathews
Jan 4, 2020
Monica Susan Mathews, 65, of State College, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born June 4, 1954, she was the daughter of Robert and Stella (Maziarczyk) Kindig. She married John Mathews of State College. Monica retired as the Director of Mid State Literacy Council in State College. She had earned her Masters Degree...
Paula Wilson
Jan 1, 2020
Paula Faye Wilson, 64, of Philipsburg, died on January 1, 2020 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born August 26, 1955, she was the daughter of Robert H. and Faye P. (Bowers) Brady. Paula was employed as a nurse and also a secretary for a construction company. In honoring Paula's wishes, there will be no public services held at...
Gary Bentson
Dec 25, 2019
Gary Ruben Bentson, 81,of Frenchville, PA; formerly of Byron, GA died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the Penn Highlands DuBois. He was born on November 27, 1938 in Gwinner, ND; a son of the late Ruben and Carrie (Petterson) Bentson. Gary was a line foreman for IBM in Cary, NC. He was also a co-owner of Lifetree Health and...
Helen Pearsall
Dec 25, 2019
Helen Louise Pearsall, 88, of Coudersport died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at the UPMC Hamot, Erie. Born February 6, 1931 in Coudersport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Anna (Wolfe) Pearsall. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1 PM at the Gardeau Community Church, Gardeau. PA Simple Cremation, Clearfield...
James Ehrenfield
Dec 25, 2019
James G. Ehrenfried Jr., 25, of Reynoldsville, died on December 25, 2019 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born August 9, 1994, he was the son of James G. Ehrenfried Sr. and Rebecca (Yearwood). James had been formerly employed in the fast food industry. In honoring James's wishes, there will be no public services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation is...
Bradley Jones
Dec 21, 2019
Bradley B. Jones, 69, of Reynoldsville, died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville. Born June 24, 1950 in Titusville, he was the son of Clifford B. and Arlene (Vandervort) Jones. Bradley was employed as a truck driver. In honoring Bradley's wishes, no public services will be held at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting...
Ernest Hamilton
Dec 21, 2019
Ernest A. Hamilton Jr., 62 of Hyde, PA passed away at his home on December 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held January 4th, 2020 at 2:00 PM for friends and family at the Hyde Wesleyan Church 1215 Riverview Road Clearfield PA 16830. Ernest was born July 16th 1957 in Niagara Falls NY. Ernest was the son of the...
Bradley Conklin
Dec 16, 2019
Bradley J. Conklin, 65, of Woodland, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside. Born December 24, 1953 in Clearfield, he was the son of Robert A. and Joyce M. (Burkett) Conklin. Bradley was employed as a truck driver before his retirement. In honoring Bradley's wishes, there will be no services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation...
Richard Tuttle
Dec 9, 2019
Richard G. Tuttle, 82, of Sumner, IL passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born February 27, 1937 in Robinson, IL, he was the son of Lawrence and Myrtle (Simons) Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was employed as a lineman. In honoring Mr. Tuttle's wishes, there will be no services observed. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family...
Robert "Jerry" Summerson
Dec 1, 2019
Robert " Jerry " Summerson passed away Dec. 1st at the Penn Highlands Elk hospital with his loving family beside him. Jerry was born July 25th 1937 in Sterling Run, PA. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Geelen Summerson, where they made their home in the village of Cameron for the past 38 years. He is also survived...
Gay Peters
Nov 28, 2019
Gay Lee Peters, 56, passed away on November 28, 2019 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born April 5, 1963 in Centre County, she was the daughter of Glenn and Margaret (Alexander) Peters. Gay worked in the retail industry. A memorial service will be held at a later date. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the online...
Jacquelyn Myers
Nov 4, 2019
Obituary for Jacquelyn J. Myers Jacquelyn “Jackie” J. Myers (Appleton), 69, of Curwensville died on November 4, 2019 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville. She was born on August 18, 1950 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Gertrude Myers and the late Ivan L. Myers. She was formerly married to the late John M. Appleton. Jackie...
Girard Beck
Oct 30, 2019
Girard P. Beck, 55, of Johnsonburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home. Born May 11, 1964, he was the son of Donald Sr. and Janice (Keller) Beck. Girard was employed as an auto mechanic for several years. Honoring Mr. Beck's wishes, there will be no public services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting...
Lisa Reffett
Oct 26, 2019
Lisa M. Reffett, 49, of Morrisdale, died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 23, 1970, she was the daughter of Thomas and Diane (Cline) Miller. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pasimplecremation.com
Joseph Wright
Oct 19, 2019
Joseph Thomas Wright Jr., affectionately known as Joey, passed away into the love and light of God on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in DuBois, PA. He was born to Joseph Wright Sr. & Deborah (Karetski) Wright on Monday, August 6, 1990, in Charleston, South Carolina. He is survived by two daughters; Maddison Sipe & Alexis Lowmaster; his mother Deborah Wright...
Marjorie Gressley
Oct 13, 2019
Marjorie J. Gressley, 91, of Altoona, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by family. Born June 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Josephine (Heaton) Kauffman. Mrs. Gressley married the late Correll C. Gressley. She had been employed as the director of Microfilm at the Blair County Courthouse. At this time, there will be...
Tandra Karner
Sep 19, 2019
Tandra Karner, 76, of Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park, Huntingdon. Born March 4, 1943 in Butler, she was the daughter of Harry Archibald and Helen Rose (Goeppner) Critchlow. She was employed as a personnel administrator for the State of Delaware before moving back to Pennsylvania. There will be no public services held...
Malcolm Cattau
Sep 19, 2019
Malcolm L. Cattau Jr., 39, of Sykesville, died on September 19, 2019 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born August 5, 1980, he was the son of Malcolm Lee Cattau and Barbara Ann (Wineberg) Magas. There will be no public services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pasimplecremation.com
Kurt Johnson
Sep 12, 2019
Kurt A. Johnson, 53, of Coalport, died on September 12, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born on April 10, 1966 in Geneva, IL, he was the son of Brian and Joan (Belsky) Johnson. As per Mr. Johnson's wishes, no services will be observed at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the online guest book,...


