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Donna J. Welsh, age 80 of Brockway, PA, formerly of DuBois, PA, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Highland View Healthcare in Brockway, PA. Born on April 15, 1945 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Heilbrun) Welsh. Donna was a homemaker. She loved the outdoors and her cats. She is survived by her two sons (John Loweranitis and Kenneth Loweranitisand his wife Christina, both of DuBois, PA), three grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and siblings (Jackie Bennett and her husband Ken of DuBois, PA and John Welsh of Falls Creek, PA). Donna was preceded in death by her sister-in-law (Dorothy Welsh). Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1 - 3 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9 AM from the funeral home, with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent to https://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Mechelle Kerstetter, age 51 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on August 7, 1974 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of Gary and Laurie (Wheeler) McCracken. Her parents survive and live in Luthersburg, PA. Mechelle had worked as a waitress at Valley Dairy and previous to that, had worked at the Gateway Café. Along with her parents, she is survived by two sons (Garrett Kerstetter of DuBois, PA and Gage Kinder of Sykesville, PA), and one brother (Michael McCracken and his wife Brandy of Luthersburg, PA). Visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 2 - 4 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A private service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent to https://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

President Trump just reached a HALF-TRILLION DOLLAR trade deal with TAIWAN

Oh, by the way ... Trump posted this on 1-7-17 > love those 17's

The DuBois Area High School Sports Hall Of Fame 2019 Inductee: DUKE BURKHOLDER “Legacy” For 16 falls, Duke Burkholder walked the sidelines and guided some of the most successful DAHS football teams. His leadership, dedication, disciplined program, and love for his players made his teams some of the most respected and heralded on and off the field in Western Pennsylvania. Duke began coaching and teaching PE in 1949, and immediately made an impression. His first team completed the season 9-1 with a Big 3 and Western Conference Championships. In 1952, Duke guided his team to 9-0. The only Beaver team that has ever finished unblemished. He was a sincere coach and expected each person, coach, and player to fulfill their responsibility to the team and they would always succeed. Football was his life. Duke had the opportunity to coach iconic football talent like Sooner Wray, Sam Valentine, Don Gilbert, and Gene Michelonis. With his guidance not only did they achieve greatness, but Duke received numerous coaching awards and lectured at prestigious football clinics throughout the country. In 1954, he was honored on becoming the first high school coach in PA to be appointed to the National Football Clinic. Duke’s final coaching record at DAHS was 88-60-6, with 7 outright Big 3 Championships. Though Duke was extremely successful as a coach, he cared more about the lasting relationships with the players. He was a player’s coach and “He loved the boys.” > Thanks John L for the share

Here we go again ... from 2020 election

Remember this one from last year ...

This guy is out of his mind!!

AG Pam Bondi Fires Six Minnesota DOJ Prosecutors Over Anti-ICE Stance

Oh, by the way ... This is one of the metals that will back our new financial system .... hopefully soon!!

David Lee Bloom, Jr., age 52 of Brockway, PA died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. Born on June 23, 1973 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of David L. Bloom, Sr. and Emma (Horn) Terwilliger. His father preceded him in death, his mother survives and lives in Brockway, PA. On April 23, 1993, he married his wife of 32 years, Lisa A. (Wozniak) Bloom. She survives. David was an auto mechanic in our area for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, building model cars, riding 4 wheelers, and sitting around the camp fire. He had a love for animals, especially his dog, Milo. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two children (Adam Bloom, Sr. of Brockway, PA, and Emily Bloom of Freeland, PA), a grandson (Adam Bloom, Jr.), and siblings (Heidi Smith and her husband Ben of Hazen, PA, and Raymond Terwilliger). He was preceded in death by his sister (Tammy Terwilliger), and maternal grandparents (Allison and Lucille Horn). There will be no public visitation and all funeral service will be private. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to https://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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