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  1. Dolores “Pat” Griffiths, age 86, South Eighth Street, DuBois, PA, formerly of Fox Farm Road, Luthersburg, PA died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

    Born August 19, 1930 in Luthersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. & Hazel (Doubles) Wachob.  

    On July 19, 1951, she married David J. Griffiths.  He preceded her in death on July 21, 2016.

    She was a homemaker, and a volunteer for the Brady Township Homecoming.  She organized, prepared, and served various types of dinners for over 30 years.

    Pat is survived by a daughter, Linda Gray and her husband, Michael of DuBois, PA; two grandchildren (Stacy Nist and her husband, Jeffrey of Williamsville, NY and Dr. Michael Gray and his wife, Brittany of DuBois, PA), and three great granddaughters (Emily Nist and Brielle and Liza Gray).  She is also survived by one brother (Lester Wachob of Luthersburg, PA), one sister (Margaret “Peg” Stull of Charleston, SC) and one sister in law (Sophia Wachob Simko of DuBois, PA).

    Pat was preceded in death by her four brothers (Lynn, Ted, James and Charles Wachob) and a sister (Annabelle Hartzfeld).

    Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

    A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 1 P.M. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating.

    Burial will follow in Luthersburg Union Cemetery.

    Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

    On-line condolences can be made to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

  2. Gloria F. Cook, age 81, South Eighth Street, DuBois, PA died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the DuBois Nursing Home.

    Born December 4, 1935 in Rossiter, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (Altimore) Cipolla.

    She was a 1953 graduate of Saints Cosmas and Damian School in Punxsutawney, PA.  In 1972, she was a graduate of the Jeff-Tech Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

    On April 12, 1958, she married James Andrew Cook.  He preceded her in death on March 19, 1986.

    She was employed at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, PA from 1973-1986.  In 2003, she retired as a pediatric nurse from the Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL after 17 years of service.  After retirement, she worked from 2005-2012 at Cypress Oaks School in Winter Haven, FL.  She lived in Winter Haven for 27 years prior to returning to Pennsylvania in 2013.

    Gloria is survived by three children:  Mark Cook and his wife, Elaine of Meadville, PA; William Cook and his wife, Sandy of Winter Haven, FL; and Laura Carr and her husband, Bradley of Gastonia, NC, seven grandchildren (Alissa Cook; Jennifer Gillingham and her husband, Dwayne, Valerie Spears and her husband, Zachary, James Cook, Kristin Mills, Janelle Carr and Jaclyn Carr), two great-grandchildren (Stephen and Nicole Mierke), and one great great grandchild (Colton Mierke).  Gloria is also survived by four sisters (Angela Cipolla, and Dolores Mayo and her husband, Ed, both of Winter Haven, FL; Rose Marie Cipolla of Punxsutawney, PA; and Patricia Marino and her husband, Tito of Pittsburgh, PA), two brothers (Dominic Cipolla and his wife, Linda of Lakeland, FL; Joseph Cipolla and his wife, Lou Ellen of Punxsutawney, PA); and sisters-in-law, (JoAnn Cipolla of Niagara Falls, NY and Dorothy Cook Ford of Alexandria, VA).

    She was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Cipolla.

    Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 5-8 P.M. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

    A Scriptural Wake Service will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. from the funeral home.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 10 A.M. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

    Burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

    Memorials may be sent to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

    On-line condolences may be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

     

  3. William "Bill" F. Kunisky entered into his eternal home on Saturday June 24, 2017 at his home in DuBois, PA.

    Born on July 1, 1942 in DuBois, PA he was the son of the late William A. Kunisky and Annie Carney Kunisky.  He was a graduate of Sandy High School in 1960.

    He was married to Frances "Fran" M. Jones for 44 years.  She preceded him in death in 2006.

    On May 23, 2008, he married Cheryl M. Salvi. She survives.

    Bill worked as an equipment operator for the city of DuBois Street & Water Departments for 39 years, retiring in 2007.

    He was an avid dirt track racing fan since he was a young boy. He started as a scorekeeper at Marion Center Speedway. Over the next 40 years, he became a well-known Flagman at Marion Center, Hummingbird, Houtzdale, and Clearfield Speedways.  Incidentally, he was inducted into the Bud Garvey Racing Hall of Fame in 2012.

    A lover of music, Bill became a member of the DuBois Diplomat Barbershop Chorus then the New Bethlehem Barbershop Chorus where he sang for 40 years.  For the past 10 years, Bill was the bass singer for the barbershop quartet, "Logical Choice."  For 51 years, Bill served and worked as a committed volunteer firefighter, driver and pump operator for the J.E. DuBois Third Ward Hose Company.  He was a lifelong hunter, loved to work outside, and was famous for his beautiful flowers and meticulous "Golf Course Lawn" on Lakeview Drive.

    Those who knew Bill would attest to his strong Christian beliefs, his astounding character, high morals, impeccable manners, loyalty, fine wit, and his unquenchable faith in Jesus Christ, His beloved Savior. 

    Bill leaves behind countless friends who loved him and a family that adored him.

    His Children: Kimberly A. Swingle (Steven) from Athens, PA and William B. Kunisky (Donna) of DuBois, PA. He also had 3 stepdaughters whom he proudly claimed as his own:  Joelle R. Watt (Charles), Shannon L. Cooper (Jarad), and Sherri D. Ramsey (Nathan), all of DuBois, PA.  In addition, he had 13 grandchildren: Izaak, Stephanie, Joshua, Alex, Scylar, Jonah, London, Jordan, Selah, Giuliana, Vincent, Gino and Isla, who were privileged to rub on his head for a quarter, to be teased about eating crab soup, to be read storybooks, to be snuggled for rocking chair time, to be taken to the playground, to be walked in the creek for treasures, to be challenged with pillow fights, and to be loved unconditionally. 

    Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 27, 2017 from 4-8 pm and Wednesday June 28, 2017 from 10am until the time of service from the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. 

    A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11 am from the funeral home with Pastor Tim Michaux.  

    Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.  

    Memorials may be placed with St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Smile Train 41 Madison Ave 28th floor New York, NY 10010 and/or Brockway Church of God 85 Charnisky Drive Brockway, PA 15824, in lieu of flowers. 

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

  4. Jerome P. Hogan, age 72, Pine Street in Force, PA died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

    Born November 24, 1944 in Farley, IA, he was the son of the late Alphonse J. and Mary F. (Duggan) Hogan.

    He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

    On June 23, 1995, he married Mary Ellen (Cataldo) Hogan.  She survives.

    He was an owner/operator of numerous Dairy Queen’s in Tucson, AZ for over 30 years.  Previous to that, he was an officer with the Tucson Police Department. 

    He was in the Optimist Club and a member of the Penfield Volunteer Fire Department.

    Jerome is survived by two children:  Dwayne Hogan and Shannon Hogan Enos, both of Marana, AZ and five grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.

    There will be no public visitation.

    A Memorial of Christian Burial and a mass will be announced at a later date.

    Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Force, PA.

    On-line condolences may be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com

    The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

  5. Ruth S. Schmidt , age 95, Dixon Avenue, DuBois, PA died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Christ the King Manor.

    Born August 4, 1921 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leslie & Millicent (Lott) Schoch.

    On December 10, 1945, she married Dallas C. "Pat" Schmidt.  He preceded her in death on April 26, 2001.

    She retired from Riverside Market on Main Street in DuBois where she worked in the bakery for over 35 years.  She also worked part time at Timberland Federal Credit Union.  

    Ruth was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ.  She was an avid bowler, and she, along with her husband, loved to go camping.

    Ruth is survived by a son, Randy Schmidt and his wife, Donna of DuBois, PA, two sisters (Kathryn Hartley of Chambersburg, PA and Eileen Conti of Camp Hill, PA), two grandchildren (Marcie D. Brubaker and her husband, Barry and Eric P. Schmidt), and two great-grandchildren (Brianna Kay and Hailee Ruth Brubaker).

    Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 10 .to11 a.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

    A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 11 a.m. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Pastor Bob Newell officiating.

    Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

    Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.

    On-line condolences may be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com.
     

  6. Thomas W. Mitravich, age 56, Love Street, DuBois, PA died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his home.

    Born August 5, 1960 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Eugenia (Egan) Mitravich.

    Tom was a self-employed mason, mostly doing stone work, for many years in the area.  He also was previously employed at the DuBois Y.M.C.A.

    He enjoyed playing darts and was an avid walker.  He enjoyed going to the casinos.

    Tom is survived by a brother, Anthony Mitravich and his wife, Melinda of DuBois, PA and a brother in law, John Buskirk of DuBois, PA.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Buskirk and a brother, James Mitravich.

    There will be no public visitation.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10 A.M. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

    Burial will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery.

    Memorials may be sent to DuBois Central Catholic Schools, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or the DuBois Y.M.C.A., 25 Parkway Drive, DuBois, PA 15801.

    On-line condolences may be sent to http://www.gbfuneralhome.com.

    The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of the funeral arrangements

  7. Richard H. "Dick" DeSalve, age 73, East Sheridan Avenue, DuBois, PA died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

    Born November 8, 1943 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and O. Ruth (Lowstetter) DeSalve.

    On December 1, 1962, he married Sandra L. (Hauck) DeSalve. She survives. They were married 54 years.

    He retired from Ross Mould in Brockway as a mold engineer after 27 years of service. Previous to that, he worked 13 years as an engineer for the Pennsylvania Highway Department. He, along with his brother, Barry DeSalve, Sr., was the owner/operator of Tri County Performance in DuBois for the past 49 years.

    Dick attended Lakeside United Methodist Church. He was a member of Garfield Lodge #559 Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the National Rifle Association, the Wild Turkey Federation and the North American Hunter. He enjoyed hunting and family gatherings at camp. He also enjoyed golfing, scrapbooking, racing, and spoiling his dog, Sadie. He was the owner and crew chief of Herbie's Hugger N.H.R.A., a national record holding race team. Above all, his greatest love was his family.

    Dick is survived by a son, Rick DeSalve and his wife, Sue and a daughter, Brenda Gahr and her husband, Sean, a brother, Barry DeSalve, Sr. and his wife, Alice; a sister, Bonnie Kearney and her husband, Denny and three grandchildren (Eric DeSalve, Lindsay and Austin Gahr), all of DuBois, PA.

    Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

    A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11 A.M. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with Pastor Bob Zilhaver officiating.

    Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

    Memorials may be sent to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.

    On-line condolences may be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

  8. ALLEGHENY SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC/ANIMAL WELFARE COUNCIL CELEBRATES SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH

     

    February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.  According to the Humane Society of the United States, four million 

    cats and dogs-about one every eight seconds-are put down in U.S. animal shelters each year. Often these animals are 

    the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every 

    pet has a family to love them.

     

    Many cats and dogs who die as a result of pet overpopulation could have made wonderful 

    pets.  A solution is possible and starts with each of us taking one small step: getting our own pets spayed or neutered. 

    Many people want to have their pets spayed or neutered, but they hesitate because of the cost. They think 

    won't be possible.  But it absolutely is possible.  Low cost spaying and neutering is available in this area at the Allegheny 

    Spay & Neuter Clinic and specials are being run during the month of February to provide additional assistance and 

    celebrate Spay/Neuter Month .  

     

    The clinic is located at 1380 Shawville Hwy in Woodland 814-857-5280 and is open 

    Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  It is open for referrals from animal rescue groups as well 

    as the general public for the low cost spaying and neutering of cats and dogs.    There is also a satellite Clinic at 2481 

    General Potter Hwy in Centre Hall 814-364-1630.   Other services offered at the Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic include 

    Flea & Tick treatment, micro-chip lost animal protection,  Clearfield County Dog License, Rabies Vaccines, Lyme and 

    Distemper Vaccines, affordable grooming, wellness, euthanasia, and many others.

     

    Spaying and neutering your pet has many benefits.     Whether you've recently adopted a pet or you're 

    considering it, one of the most important health decisions you'll make is to spay or neuter your cat or dog. Spaying-

    removing the ovaries and uterus of a female pet-is a veterinary procedure that offers lifelong health benefits. 

    Neutering-removing the testicles of your male dog or cat-will vastly improve your pet's behavior and keep him close 

    to home. 

     

     

    According to the ASPCA here are the Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet:

     

    1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. 

    Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. 

     

    2. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. 

    Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age.

     

    3. Your spayed female won't go into heat. 

    While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they'll yowl and urinate more frequently-sometimes all over the house! 

     

    4. Your male dog won't want to roam away from home. 

    An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males. 

     

    5. Your neutered male will be much better behaved. 

    Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.

     

    6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. 

    Don't use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds-not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake. 

     

    7. It is highly cost-effective. 

    The cost of your pet's spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into fights with the neighborhood stray! 

     

    8. Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community. 

    Stray animals pose a real problem in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause car accidents, damage the local fauna and frighten children. Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in reducing the number of animals on the streets.

     

    9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth. 

    Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping is not a good lesson for your children-especially when so many unwanted animals end up in shelters. There are tons of books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a more responsible way. 

     

    10.   Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation. 

            Every year, millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned 

            litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering. To help stop pet overpopulation further, consider adopting your next pet from     

            an animal shelterconsider adopting your next pet from     

            an animal shelter.

     

    The Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic is owned by the Animal Welfare Council (AWC), a 501 c 3 non-profit organization 

    formed in 2006 by a group of individuals who share concern and passion for animals in the community and strive to 

    fulfill the needs of local animals and their owners.     For more information about the Allegheny Spay & Neuter Clinic 

    contact the clinic at 814-857-5280.

     

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