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Local Obituaries

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

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Feb 24, 2022

Emporium - Charles “Chuck” Smith of 324 W Fourth St. went home to be with God on February 24, 2022 at the age of 88. Charles was born to the late Charles E Smith and Ruth Flanigan on November 5, 1933 in Ridgway, Pa. Mr. Smith retired from Motor Coils many years ago. He also worked as a landscaper. He...

Barbara Batholomay

Barbara Batholomay

Feb 20, 2022

Barbara Bartholomay September 25, 1923 - February 20, 2022 State College , Pennsylvania - Barbara (Atkinson) Bartholomay, 98 of State College gracefully spread her wings to fly home to the Lord on Sunday February 20, 2022. Born September 25, 1923 in Forest City, PA to the late Richard and Jessie Atkinson she was united in marriage to the late Thomas...

Janice Farber

Janice Farber

Feb 1, 2022

Janice Farber, 74, of Altoona, passed away Feb. 1, 2022. Surviving is her son, Paul Farber Jr.; daughter, Janine Lamca; her grandchildren: Callista Farber, Carlin Farber, Candice Henson, Blyss Lamca and Michael Lamca. Janice was loved by all who knew her, may she now rest in peace, and always be remembered with love. Thanks to everyone for their continued love...

Dorothy Conrad

Dorothy Conrad

Jan 30, 2022

Dorothy C. Conrad, 77, of Morrisdale died on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. She was born on August 15, 1944 in Bigler, a daughter of the late Lloyd D. and Ruth A. (Louder) Mease. Dorothy was very family oriented. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to family dinners. She was...

Deborah Wright

Deborah Wright

Jan 26, 2022

Deborah "Debbie" Marie (Karetski) Wright went home to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in DuBois, Pennsylvania. She was surrounded by loving family and caring medical staff at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born to the late Martin Richard Karetski & Myrna Lois (Ferrell) Karetski on Wednesday, October 2, 1957, in DuBois, PA. She is...

Frederick Rishel

Frederick Rishel

Jan 23, 2022

We are saddened to announce the departure of our beloved Frederick W. “Bill” Rishel of Curwensville, PA. Born May 14, 1944. Wonderful loving husband, father and friend. Bill departed this life peacefully at home on January 23, 2022. With God guiding his way. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Left behind to cherish his memory is his...

Allen Schmid

Allen Schmid

Jan 12, 2022

Allen Lee Schmid passed away peacefully at his home in Frigid on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Allen was born on September 20, 1944 at Mercy Hospital in Altoona. Son of the late Frank X. and Helen L. (Helsel) Schmid. Allen grew up in Hollidaysburg and graduated from Hollidaysburg High School. Allen is survived by his son, Lee B. Grady, wife...

Florence Reirdon

Florence Reirdon

Jan 1, 2022

Florence Elizabeth Reirdon, 85, of Mahaffey passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. She died on the feast day of the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary. She was born on February 29, 1936 in St. Clairsville, OH, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Florence (Gallagher) McCort. Florence was very religious and devoted...

Mary Mckenna

Mary Mckenna

Dec 14, 2021

Mary Margaret McKenna transitioned peacefully at the age of 95 at the Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center on December 14, 2021. Mary, “Skip” as she was known by many, was born in Curwensville, PA to Harry M and Eliza B (Derrick) Weisgarber on November 17, 1926. She and her brother John C. (Cal) Weisgarber Sr. were life-long residents of...

Patricia Brummel

Patricia Brummel

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia Brummel 67, of Brockway, died Thursday evening at Penn Highlands DuBois hospital. She was born February 21, 1954, a daughter of Cecelia Wincek and Charles Webster. Patricia enjoyed her pets, gardening, and collecting knick-knacks. Patricia is survived by her 2 brothers, Ken and Bruce Webster, her 3 daughters, Amy Cable of Reynoldsville, Billie Delp & Cherie Gilbert of Tennessee,...

Kathleen Cook

Kathleen Cook

Dec 5, 2021

Kathleen R. Cook, 66, of Clearfield, and originally from AZ, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at her home. She was born on June 20, 1955 in Ft. Defiance, AZ, a daughter of Elsie (Gatewood) Sandoval of AZ the late Henry Johns Sr. Mrs. Cook enjoyed knitting, crocheting and puzzles. In addition to her mother Elsie, she is survived by...

Catherine Serena-Schultz

Catherine Serena-Schultz

Dec 3, 2021

Catherine Serena-Schultz, age 82, of Derry PA, passed away on Friday December 3rd, 2021. Catherine is survived by son Jeff Fandel (Debbie), daughter Monica Barrick, brother Ernest Serena (Barbara), 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several beloved nieces and nephews. Family fulfilled her wishes by having a living wake and cremation instead of a traditional funeral service. To sign the...

James Mcleod Sr.

James Mcleod Sr.

Nov 30, 2021

James A. McLeod Sr., 79, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was born on December 11, 1941 in Emporium, PA where he resided with his wife, Nancy H. McLeod. James was a hard worker and had a big family. He loved to fish, hunt, and he was a champion bowler. He was in the Navy...

Carolyn Hunt

Carolyn Hunt

Nov 25, 2021

With great sadness Carolyn A. Hunt passed onto the next life on Thursday November 25, 2021. Carolyn was born on February 18, 1942. She was married to Albert D. Hunt on March 23, 1963 and had a very happy loving marriage for 58 years. In her earlier years Carolyn worked at Pesbyterian home, Dixie diner, Best western (Clearfield), and volunteered...

Teresa Decker

Teresa Decker

Nov 24, 2021

Teresa "Terri" Arlene Decker, 62, of Winburne, PA passed away Nov. 24th at Mt. Nittany Hospital in State College, PA. She was born the daughter of Carl A. Mulling "JR" and Sharon K. (Jones) Weaver Jan. 30, 1959 in Mason City, IA. Teresa was married to Jeff Decker but they later divorced. She is survived by her three children Shaun...

Ricky Elensky

Ricky Elensky

Nov 22, 2021

Ricky (Crimp) Elensky 64 of Curwensville passed away November 22, 2021 at Dubois Penn Highlands. He was born in Bloomington, Pa on August 7, 1957. He was the son of Francis (Frank) & Genevieve Elensky who precede him in death. Ricky worked in the coal industry most of his life retiring from Amfire. Ricky is survived by brothers Ed Elensky...

Helen Healey

Helen Healey

Nov 19, 2021

Helen Marie Healey, 77, of Woodland died on Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on January 30, 1944 in Paterson, NJ, a daughter of the late Irvin Sr. and Helen (Card) Winans. Helen loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters, Tara Prisk and husband...

John Thorwart

John Thorwart

Nov 18, 2021

John "JT" R Thorwart, age 69, of 203 Adam's Ave Ridgway, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, November 18th, at his home. He was born August 21st 1952 in Ridgway, son of the late Norbert "Jack" J. Jr. and Peggy J (Brownlee) Thorwart. He resided in Ridgway all his life. John enjoyed playing pool and spending time with family & friends. He...

Carol Akin

Carol Akin

Nov 9, 2021

Carol Christine Akin (70), née Olafsen, died peacefully from lung cancer at her daughter's home in State College, PA on November 9, 2021. Born in Brooklyn, NY on January 12, 1951 to Marjorie (Christiansen) and Harold Olafsen, Carol completed the family of five. She graduated from Walt Whitman High School and went on to earn an Associate in Arts degree...

Sean Weinlein

Sean Weinlein

Nov 1, 2021

Sean Alan Weinlein, 40, of Altoona, PA, formerly Pittsburgh and Lancaster, PA passed away on November 1, 2021. Sean was raised by the late Margaret (Marge, or Margie) and John (Jack) Weinlein up and down the east coast of the United States starting in Pittsburgh and mostly in Lancaster. After the family settled down in Lancaster upon return from North...