Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clearfield, PA, Clearfield County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Richard Drew
Mar 11, 2017
Richard âDickâ 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
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
Jan 26, 2017
Anthony âWhaneâ 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...
Satin Horner
Jan 18, 2017
Satin Ann Horner, 41, of DuBois died on January 18, 2017 at her residence. She was born on September 2, 1975, a daughter of Thomas Brochey and Laurie Baumgardner. Satin was employed as a nursing aide at various nursing homes in the area. There will be no services held. PA Simple Cremation is in charge of arrangements. To leave an...
Joseph Bower
Jan 16, 2017
Joseph Bulach Bower Sr., 78, of Allenwood, PA died on January 16, 2017. Born on August 22, 1938 in Williamsport, PA, he was a son of the late John C. Bower, Sr. and Mabel (Fague) Bower. Joe was employed with Branch Motor Express and Watsontown Trucking as a truck driver for a total of 31 years and traveled over 4,000,000...
Veronica Gallagher
Jan 1, 2017
Veronica Irene Gallagher, 64, of Allentown, died on January 1, 2017 at the Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Born January 10, 1952 in Allentown, she was the daughter of Raymond Richard Gallagher and Irene Emma Krause. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. PA Simple Cremation, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
Clair Dickey
Dec 6, 2016
Clair William âBillâ Dickey of Mahaffey, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home. He was born December 14, 1944 in Clearfield, a son of the late George and Virginia (Williams) Dickey. Bill entered the US Navy on January 23, 1963 and served his country during the Vietnam War. Bill is survived by four children, Billie Joe, Douglas, Megan...
Julius Springborn
Nov 30, 2016
Julius Frederick Springborn passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in DuBois, Pa of natural causes, he was 88 years young. âJulesâ was born in LaSalle, Illinois on May 14, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred T Springborn and Wilhelmine Reich, siblings; Merle Springborn, Elaine Grimm and Crystal Mercer, son Lon Paul Springborn and grandson Christopher Donald...
Lillian Tressler
Nov 11, 2016
Lillian Housel Tressler February 21, 1926 November 11, 2016 Lillian Housel Tressler, 90, of Bellefonte, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Centre Crest in Bellefonte. Lillian was the daughter of the late Guy Housel and Marie Housel Kellerman, both of Bellefonte. Lillian graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1943. She played and traveled with the Bellefonte Banjo...
Ronald Eberly
Nov 2, 2016
Ronald âRonâ Eberly, of DuBois died Nov. 2, 2016, in Conemaugh Memorial Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, Pa., after a short illness. He was born Nov. 26, 1957, in DuBois, the son of Glenn and Madolyn Eberly. He graduated from DuBois Area High School. He worked as a partner for M&H Home Improvements in Tonawanda, N.Y., for many years, returned...