Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Clearfield, PA, Clearfield County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Beatrice Lonsdale
Oct 28, 2021
Beatrice T. Lonsdale, 96, passed away Thursday (October 28, 2021). At the request of Bea’s family, services will be private with burial in Millbrook, N.Y., Dutchess County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in your area. Mrs. Lonsdale was born April 30, 1925, in Millbrook, N.Y., a daughter to Anders Thomassen and Rose...
Earl Altemose
Oct 20, 2021
Earl Ray Altemose, 89, of Brockway, PA went home to be with his Lord on October 20, 2021. He was born October 14, 1932 in the village of Clearfield (Nazareth, PA) to the late Vincent O. and Mae C. (Bill) Altemose. He was happily married for 68 years to Shirley Suzanne (Jacobs) Altemose, she survives. He is also survived by...
Gary Toner
Oct 13, 2021
Gary Neldon Toner Sr., 52, of Clearfield died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on August 21, 1969 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Dean Toner and Sylvia (Swope) Toner who survives. Gary was a rock music enthusiast and enjoyed gaming. He loved his family, grandchildren, and dog, Sandy. He is survived by his...
Gregory Dias
Oct 11, 2021
Johnstown PA- Gregory Hawkeye Dias (37) died October 11th 2021, peacefully at home with his girlfriend of 11 years, Christina Jones and their three children Serenity, Dakota, and Haiden. Gregory was born September 27th 1984 in Salem,Oregon, to Wendall Douglas Dias and Lynna Joy (Reznicsek) Dias. Gregory is preceded in death my his maternal grandfather Walter Reznicsek. He is survived...
Charles Anders
Oct 11, 2021
Charles Barry Anders, (80 Years) passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday October 11th, 2021 at Mikinly Hospice Facility in Brookville PA, surrounded by his loving family. “Chuck” or “Pops” as he was more commonly known, was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 11,1941. He attended South Vocational-Technical High school in Pittsburgh, PA where he also resided for many...