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Thomas J. “T.J.” Strosky, age 28 of DuBois, PA died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home.
 
Born on August 5, 1993 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Thomas A. and Ruth Ann (Porrin) Strosky.
 
T. J. was a member of the Falls Creek Eagles Aerie 965. He enjoyed cooking and hunting and fishing trips to Canada. He was also a music enthusiast and loved his “hot sauce” challenges with his brother-in-law, John.
 
T. J. is survived by his siblings (Kelly Spellen and her husband John and Jessica Knarr, both of DuBois, PA), his maternal grandmother (Nancy Porrin of Falls Creek, PA), 1 nephew (Jayden) and 4 nieces (Madisyn, Kira, Elyssa and Alauna) and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents (Joseph and Anna Strosky), maternal grandfather (David Porrin) and 2 uncles (Edward Strosky and David Porrin, Jr.).
 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 4 -7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
 
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.
 
Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.
 
Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Joann Manners, Age 80 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
 
Born on January 12, 1941 in DuBois, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Annie (Puzeo) Anthony.
 
In 1960, she married Jack L. Manners, he preceded her in death on August 16, 2020.
 
Joann was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.
 
She is survived by 2 sons; (Robert Manners & his wife Wendy and Joe Manners & his wife Lori both of DuBois, PA), 3 grandchildren; (John, Steven & Ashley Manners) and 2 great grandchildren; (Rowen & Elliott Manners).
 
She was preceded in death by 1 son (Richard Manners), 5 brothers (Donald, Raymond, Terry, Tody, and Robert Anthony), and 5 sisters (Anna Mae Cutlip, Gladys Coughlin, Dorothy Bernaduci, Margaret Manners, and Mary Shedlock).
 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
 
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 12 p.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Charlene Lauver officiating.
 
Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery.
 
Memorials may be placed with The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania, 2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
 
Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Been silently following this for months, and I've been a good boy, but I can't take it any more...
 
Hey Faith! Did you know Grandma is going to make you use cheap paper plates and spray perfume in your toilet water?
 

 

Shawn Michael Meholick, age 38 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home.
 
Born on December 20, 1982 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Mary Jo Meholick. His mother survives and lives in DuBois, PA. along with her companion Michael Szalankiewicz.
 
Shawn had worked at DuBois Logistics in the maintenance department for many years.
 
He was a member of the Polish Citizens Club. He loved music, especially playing his guitar and writing music. Shawn also enjoyed going on walks in the woods, sitting by a fire and was an avid artist.
 
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one uncle (Larry Meholick of DuBois, PA) and two cousins (Annette Clark and Amanda Vela).
 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents (Albert and Josephine Meholick), one uncle (Gary Meholick) and great grandmother (Mary Donavich).
 
There will be no public visitation.
 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 1 p.m. from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Barron as celebrant.
 
Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery.
 
Memorials may be placed with the West Penn Burn Center, 4800 Friendship Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
 
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
 
Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Edward J. Strosky, age 65 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
 
Born on December 7, 1955 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Anna L. (Bradshaw) Strosky.
 
On May 19, 1984 he married Janet (Durachko) Strosky. She survives.
 
Ed retired as the owner & operator of Strosky’s Garage and Strosky’s Caps & Accessories after over 40 years of serving the DuBois community.
 
He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.
 
Ed was an avid bowler and a member of the Allegheny Mountain USBC. Ed was proud to have bowled 300 games and 800 series. He was a member of the Beer Can Camp, enjoyed elk hunting in Colorado, fishing in Canada and smoking fine cigars. He also loved NASCAR and his yearly trip to the Daytona 500.
 
He is survived by 1 brother (Thomas Strosky and his wife Ruth Ann of DuBois, PA) and 3 sisters; (Joanne Berger and her husband Bob of Charleston, TN, Denise Strosky and her companion Richard Gibson of Cleveland, TN and Debbie Gelnett and her husband Marc of Cleveland, TN). Ed is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.
 
There will be no public visitation.
 
A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 10 AM from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Social distancing requirements will be followed and masks are required.
 
The mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to https://www.facebook.com/duboisromancatholicchurches.
 
Burial will take place in St. Catherine Cemetery.
 
Memorial donations may be made to the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, 134 Homestead Drive, Benezette, PA 15821.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
 
Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Donald M. Okonski, age 72, DuBois, PA died Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.
 
Born on March 28, 1948, in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Edward M. and Lelia K. (Miller) Okonski.
 
He was a 1966 graduate of DuBois Central Catholic and a 1971 graduate of Lock Haven University.
 
On April 28, 1978 he married Sherry A. “Susie” (Jasper) Okonski. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2020.
 
Don retired from the DuBois Area School District as a teacher after over 30 years of service.
 
He, along with his wife was the owner /operator of Rosie’s Book Shop for many years.
 
Don was a member St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. Don was also a longtime and active member of the DuBois Lion’s Club.
 
Don is survived by his siblings; (Jon Ed Okonski of Bellefonte, PA, Justin Okonski and his wife, Janet of Pittsburgh, PA, Judith Catherman and her husband, Richard of Bellefonte, PA, Janice Fleming of DuBois, PA, and Patti Alvetro and her husband, Randy of DuBois, PA), 1 nephew (Henry Okonski of Pittsburgh, PA), 1 sister in law (Cheryl Baumgratz and her husband Carl, Jr. of St. Marys, PA and his mother in law (Belva Jasper of St. Marys, PA).
 
He was preceded in death by 1 sister (Joan Kilmer).
 
There will be no public visitation and a private service will be held from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Msgr. Richard Siefer officiating.
 
Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.
 
Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
 
The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
 
Online condolences can be sent http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Kyle Keith Read, age 32 of Rockton, PA died December 3, 2020 at his home.
 
Born on October 29, 1988 in DeLand, FL, he was the son of Sherri and David Ball of Rockton, PA and Daniel Read and his wife Laura of DuBois, PA.
 
He is survived by his sister Kourtni Jacobs and her husband Christian of Rockton, grandmother Shirley Conrad of Rockton, grandmother Mary Ball of DuBois and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
 
Kyle loved his music and DJ’ing for his friends. He was the life of the party. He also loved working in his garden, and riding his motorcycle. He had a very kind and sensitive heart, was fun loving with an energetic spirit. He also loved spending time with his family, friends, girlfriend Katrina, and was never without his beloved dog Loop.
 
Kyle overcame many obstacles in his life including addiction and had many plans for a bright future.
 
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Galon Conrad.
 
Friends will be received on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Social distancing requirements will be followed and masks are required.
 
Due to the limited amount of people allowed in the funeral home, we ask that your visit with the family be brief to allow all to pay their respects.
 
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice on a local level.
 
Online condolences can be sent to  http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Charles K. Iddings, Jr., age 69 of Reynoldsville, PA died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital.

Born on January 30, 1951 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Charles K. and Maxine (Harris) Iddings, Sr.

On July 6, 1985, he married Susan (Hickman) Iddings. She survives.

He was a 1968 graduate of DuBois Area High School and served in the United States Army Reserve where he was honorably discharged in 1975.

Charlie was the owner / operator of Charlie’s Alternator & Starter for over 35 years. He started his business in the backyard garage of his childhood home in 1984.

He was an honorary member of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company # 3, was a member of Scrubmasters Hunting Club, the Olympic Athletic Club, Trout Unlimited and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Reynoldsville, PA. He was also a ten-year volunteer of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. for the rehabilitation of veterans with disabilities.

Charlie was an amazing man who lived a rich and joyous life. During his life he visited 49 of the 50 states. Earlier in his life, he spent several summers in Alaska dredging for gold on the 40 Mile River.

He was an avid fly fisherman and hunter making several trips out west. Charlie enjoyed nothing more than spending time outdoors hunting and fishing and sharing his extensive knowledge with friends and strangers alike.

Charlie was a dedicated and loyal family man. He loved and protected his wife Susan. His daughter Stacy was a never-ending source of joy and pride for him. His three grandchildren along with his son in law meant more to him than anything in the world. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for any of them. He lived his life everyday to serve and love them.

Charlie was loved not only by his family and friends but by an entire community. Known to so many as an honest, loyal friend and confidant, he was always willing to lend a hand to friends and strangers alike. He was an exemplary human being and will be deeply missed by all.

He is survived by one daughter (Stacy Dennison & her husband Joel of Gibsonia, PA), three grandchildren; (Maren, Owen and Haley Dennison), his granddog “Rocket”, siblings; (Marlene Gray of Asheville, NC, Jeannie Rankus of Reynoldsville, PA, Rose Eck of OH, Liz Baughman & her husband Rick of Brockway, PA, Robert Iddings & his wife Bernadette of DuBois, PA and Edye Iddings and her companion Dave of Penfield, PA).

Charlie was preceded in death by one brother (Jack Iddings).

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 12 PM – 3 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Social distancing requirements will be followed and masks will be required. Due to COVID restrictions, we ask that you keep your visit brief to allow as many people as possible to pay their respects.

A private family funeral service will be held.

As much as the community loved Charlie, Charlie loved the community. Although flowers are appreciated, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to any local charity in the DuBois area.

Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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These pictures are stunning...

The kid & I were talking about cruising & we were at the auto store & I walked him over & showed him how we would whip out of McDonald's with our cars side by side & cruise down & turn around at the library. His reply was, " we were lucky". Just the look on his face as he gazed down the boulevard & I explained that there were a few less stop lights on the route. I was so happy to have this experience with him & it was without a damn smart phone in his hand or hearing about the lastest meme.

Dane E. Lefler, Age 33 of Luthersburg, PA died Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Brady Township, Pennsylvania.
Our son, Dane Lefler, is a sweet, gentle soul.  He was an amazing child who grew into a strong man, overcoming seemingly insurmountable hurdles.  Dane was often misunderstood and faced personal and social struggles for much of his adult life.  He will always be remembered for his courage during difficult times. Although our hearts are broken, we celebrate Dane's life.
Dane Eric Lefler was born on December 27, 1985.  At nearly 10 pounds and a full head of hair, the first born son was a joy to his parents, and soon became the life-long pal of his beloved younger brother, Jordan Philip Lefler.  Dane is survived by his mother, Lisa M. Myers; father, Henry Lefler and his fiancé, Adrienne Kohut; brother, Jordan Lefler and his fiancé, Vanessa Olivio; brothers Philip Myers and Kelly Myers; sister, Jenny Myers; long-time girlfriend, Shannon Krach and their faithful dog, Pip; beloved aunts, Marjorie Parks; Valerie Miceli and her husband, Matt Milliron; and Sherry Miceli; as well as numerous cousins.  Dane was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Naomi Mitchell and Beaul Lefler and Paula Read; and his step-Dad, Kevin Myers.
   
Dane graduated from the DuBois High School in 2004, where he first developed a fondness for football, having played on the school team.  He was a huge Steelers fan.  From an early age, Dane had a passion for cooking.  In addition to preparing meals for family and friends, Dane was employed as a line cook at The Bobette restaurant, a job he cherished both for cooking and the friends he made there.  Dane had an interest in science and engineering, focusing on how machinery and electronics operated.  He was notorious for taking apart equipment to understand its workings.  Dane loved nature and relished the outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing and collecting rocks and other items in which he saw the possibility of treasures.  Dane's kindness extended to animals, and in addition to Pip, he was loved by pets, Pete and Murphy.
  
Friends will be received on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 5 - 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A private funeral service will be held.
Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests that donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Central Pennsylvania at www.afsp.org
Online condolences can be made to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com


 

Patrick F. Carr, Age 32, formerly of DuBois, PA, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on July 11, 1986 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Timothy Carr who survives and lives in Clearwater, Florida and Sharon (McWilliams) Carr who survives and lives in DuBois, PA.
He worked at Fox's Pizza in Pittsburg.
Patrick was a 2005 graduate of DuBois Area High School and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. 
He also loved watching and participating in many sports and following all of the Pittsburgh sports teams.
He is survived by two sisters; (Renee Mongold & her husband Steve of Chesapeake, VA and Alyssa Putnam & her husband Niles of Frederica, DE); two brothers (Brian Carr & his wife Brenda of Dallas, TX and Mark Carr of Pittsburgh); seven nieces and nephews (Ben, Kyle, Will & Josh Mongold; Dorian &Addy Putnam and Connor Carr).
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents (Nancy & Sonny McWilliams) and paternal grandparents (Dorothy & Jack Carr).
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 1 to 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A Mass of Cristian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10 AM from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Danville, PA.
Although flowers are appreciated, in honor of Patrick's love of animals, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gateway Area Humane Society, 1121 Airport Road, Falls Creek, PA 15840 and / or Christ the King Manor 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.