Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clearfield, PA, Clearfield County & Surrounding Areas
Dixie Smith
May 3, 2018
Dixie L. Smith, 75, DuBois, passed away on May 3, 2018, in DuBois after a long fight against cancer. Dixie bred, groomed, showed and trained dogs, including therapy dogs that she took to visit nursing home residents. Every year, she looked forward to vacation in Canada, where she enjoyed books and boats, sun on the rocks, coffee and family. She...
Darla Bressler
Mar 14, 2018
Darla J. (Irwin) Bressler, âJeanie,â 64, of Bloomsburg and formerly of Curwensville died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her residence. Born on October 14, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, she was the daughter of Gordon L. Irwin and the late Julia A.(Hooten) Irwin. Mrs. Bressler possessed a B.S. in both Secondary Education and Library Science, a M.Ed. in Reading Education,...
Ruby Mckelvey
Feb 17, 2018
Ruby Jane McKelvey, 87, of Bellefonte, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born August 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Leila Ralston. As per Mrs. McKelvey wishes, there will be no public services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements. www.pasimplecremation.com
Donna Gehman
Jan 30, 2018
Donna L. Gehman, 68, of Morrisdale died on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. She was born on November 18, 1949 in Richfield, a daughter of Orville and Grace (Kerstetter) Raush. Mrs. Gehman was married to John Gehman who resides in Morrisdale. At the request of Mrs. Gehman, there will be no public services held...
Edward Hanslovan
Jan 27, 2018
Edward J Hanslovan Sr. 84, of Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, died at his residence on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Born March 29, 1933, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Bunyak) Hanslovan, of Grassflat. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On June 4, 1955 he wed Mary E. Albert, who survives at home. Ed or âPepperâ...
Richard Finley
Jan 1, 2018
Richard E. Finley, 91, of State College, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Juniper Skilled Care, State College. At the request of the family, there will be no service observed at this time. PA Simple Cremation is assisting with arrangements.
Dudley Shimmel
Nov 14, 2017
George Dudley Shimmel, 65, of Clearfield, died of natural causes in his sleep Sunday night at his residence. âDudleyâ was born November 23rd of 1951, the only son of Sylvester and Delila (Bowley) Shimmel, both deceased, of Clearfield, PA. He was a beloved character in the community. He is the last of his line, though a thousand friends remain. Everyone...
Daniel Schenck
Nov 13, 2017
Daniel D. Schenck, 61, of Clearfield died on November 13, 2017 at his residence. Born January 20, 1956, he was the son of the late Clifford S. and Hellen (MaeLuce) Schenck. Daniel worked for many different businesses in the area as well as being a self-employed arborist. There will services held at this time. PA Simple Cremation, Clearfield assisting with...
Mary Grenus
Nov 11, 2017
Mary F. Clarke Grenus, 58, died November 11, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center with her family by her side. She will be missed by all that knew her. Mary was born in Toms River, New Jersey on December 14,1958. She was the daughter of Cecil and Lily (Smith) Clarke. She attended Toms River schools and moved to Woodland Pa in...
Dana Yatta
Oct 4, 2017
Dana Andrew Yatta, 49, of Flinton, and formerly of Curwensville, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh after a brief illness. Born October 16, 1967 in Clearfield, he was the son of the late Dennis Yatta and Carol (Wilkinson) Eckley of Flinton. On February 22, 1992, Dana married the former Tammie M. Romine who survives....
F. Shimko
Sep 10, 2017
F. William Shimko, 79 of Clearfield died on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. He was born on June 30, 1938 in Ashland, a son of the late Francis Mark and Mary Louise (Sofranek) Shimko. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Rae (Bremigen) Shimko; son, William F. Shimko, Esq. and spouse Katherine...
Joan Abshire
Aug 14, 2017
Joan Abshire, 87, Altoona, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. She was born in Watseka, Ill., the youngest daughter of a railroad man and a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters: Kara DiCecco of Bear, Del., and Kelly Garza of Altoona; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Joan always had an...
Matthew Little
Aug 8, 2017
Matthew M. Little, 45, of DuBois died on August 8, 2017. Born February 11, 1972 in Cortland, NY, he was the son of Clifton J. and Frances M. (Youmans) Little. He had been employed for various lumber companies. As per the families wishes, there will be no public services observed. PA Simple Cremation LLC is handling all arrangements. To leave...
Martin Marino
Aug 6, 2017
Martin Pio âRockyâ Marino, 69, of Clearfield died on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield. Rocky was born on April 20, 1948 in Clearfield, a son of the late Frank A. and Margaret (DiSalvo) Marino. He was a carpenter by trade. At the request of Rocky, there will be no services held. PA Simple Cremation is handling...
David Dimmick
Jun 1, 2017
David R. Dimmick, 62, of Clearfield, died on June 1, 2017. Born December 24, 1954, he was the son of Edward and June (Allison) Dimmick. David had been a cabinet maker for most of his life. As per Davidâs wishes, there were be no services observed. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please...
Michael Brandt
May 23, 2017
Michael D. Brandt, 56, of Houtzdale, died on May 23, 2017. Born April 27, 1961, he was the son of Dietrich and Louise (Barone) Brandt. Michael worked as a home health aide for many years. At the request of Michael, there were be no services observed. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, visit...
Barry Delp
May 18, 2017
Barry âBearâ Ward Delp, 59, Luthersburg, died May 18, 2017. Born Aug. 27, 1957, in DuBois, he was a son of the late Frederick Keath Delp and Norma Jennet Delp, both of DuBois. He worked as a tool and die maker and machinist. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and four-wheeler riding. He was a long-time member of the Reynoldsville Eagles. He...
Elaine Hulliberger
May 7, 2017
Elaine A. Hulliberger, 74, of Altoona, passed away on May 7, 2017 at Maybrook Hill Nursing Home, Altoona. Born March 13, 1943, she was a daughter of Wilbur and Elda (Cheney) Hearn. Per Mrs. Hulliberger request, no public services will be observed. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.pasimplecremation.com
Connie Oldham
Apr 4, 2017
Connie Oldham, 65, of Hollidaysburg, died on April 4, 2017. Connie was born on August 27, 1951 in Altoona, PA. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online remembrance, visit www.pasimplecremation.com.
William Cupples
Apr 4, 2017
William C. Cupples, 70,of Clearfield died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1947 in Clearfield, a son of the late William H. and Mary Jane (Long) Cupples. Mr. Cupples had been previously employed as an Aircraft Mechanic, working for companies around the world. He had attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics in...