Obituaries

Local Obituaries

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

Donna Gehman

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

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 “Pepper”...

Richard Finley

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

Dudley Shimmel

Nov 14, 2017

George Dudley Shimmel, 65, of Clearfield, died of natural causes in his sleep Sunday night at his residence. “Dudley” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin Marino

Aug 6, 2017

Martin Pio ‘Rocky’ 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

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 David’s wishes, there were be no services observed. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please...

Michael Brandt

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

Barry Delp

May 18, 2017

Barry “Bear” 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

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

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

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...

Richard Drew

Richard Drew

Mar 11, 2017

Richard “Dick” L. Drew, age 86, beloved husband of Grace of nearly 30 years; loving father of Rick, Mark, Brandie Brenneman, Samuel, and step-son James Millis Jr.; devoted grandfather of Jessie (Camron) Edwards, Jason (Becky), Jenna Brenneman, JT Brenneman, Jacob Brenneman, Justin Brenneman, and Jocelyn and great-grandfather of Emilee Edwards, Madelyn and Ella Drew; dearest brother of Beverly Conner and...

Mary Rauch

Mary Rauch

Feb 13, 2017

Mary K. Rauch passed away on February 13, 2017. She was born on August 31, 1957 and raised in Akron, OH and then resided in Clearfield. She was in the Navy for 13 years and retired. Mary was member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church and Religious Education, and Hyde Fire Department. She also volunteered at other functions with the...

Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas

Jan 26, 2017

Anthony ‘Whane’ Thomas of Hyde passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1950 in Riddlesburg, a son of the late Robert Franklin and Antonia (Sacratini) Thomas. He was employed at Douglas Explosives of Philipsburg as the head of safety and compliance.  He was also a licensed blaster. Whane graduated from Tussey Mountain High School...