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Vincent A. DeChurch, Sr., Age 93 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. Born on June 18, 1928 in Sykesville, PA, he was the son of the late Piacentino & Mary (Ferrente) DeChurch. He was married to Barbara (Averill) DeChurch. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1997. Vince was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He retired from Rockwell International Manufacturing after over 40 years of service. Vince enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in the outdoors. He loved to polka dance and drink beer. Ab
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William “Tom” Salada, Age 98 of DuBois, PA died Friday, October 15, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on March 11, 1923 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Issac & Florence (Gray) Salada. On October 20, 1950 in Smethport, PA, he married Margaret “Jewel” (McCarthy) Salada. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2004. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps having served with the 8th Air Force during World War II. He retired after years as a local truck driver. Tom enjoyed hunting and loved to follow all Penn State sports.
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Laverna “Jenny” McIntosh, Age 63 of Brockway, PA died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home. Born on April 18, 1958 in Melbourne, FL, she was the daughter of the late David & Judy Ann (Lake) Hakeos. On August 19, 1984, she married Paul E. McIntosh. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2001. Jenny worked as a private duty nurse and was a graduate of Florida State University. She was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers and Penn State Football. She also loved NASCAR. Above all, Jenny had a passion for taking care of others. She is sur
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Cloyd B. Snyder, age 92 of DuBois, PA died Monday, October 11, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on March 23, 1929 in Grampian, PA, he was the son of the late Burton and Frances (Hartzfeld) Snyder. He married Shirley D. Dornecker Snyder. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2021. Cloyd was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He was the longtime owner and operator of Snyder’s Auto Service. Cloyd enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. He is survived by a sister (Elise Robinson), a niece, a nephew, a grea
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Kenneth R. Macindoe, age 57 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on November 11, 1963 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Roy William Macindoe and Theresa (Hagney) Macindoe. His mother survives and lives in DuBois, PA. Ken had been a member of the Army National Guard. He worked for the International Long Shoreman Association in Philadelphia, PA. Ken was a member of the Humanitarian Riders, a past Kenzo Pride member and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived by his ch
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Gary J. Harris, age 53 of York, PA, formerly of DuBois, PA died Friday, October 8, 2021 at WellSpan York Hospital in York, PA. Born on February 15,1968 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond Harris and Dianna “Gail” (Ferringer) Harris. His mother survives. Gary had worked as a kitchen manager at Hoss’s in York, PA. He is also survived by 2 brothers (Raymond Harris of DuBois, PA and Mark Harris of Pittsburgh, PA) and 1 sister (Susan Harris of DuBois, PA). There will be no public visitation and a celebration of life will be announced at
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Richard P. Thwing, age 87, formerly of Old Portage Road, Emporium, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport. He was born July, 3, 1934 in Willoughby, OH, the son of the late Perry and Ilda (Buchner) Thwing. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army having served as a Military Policeman. On June 4, 1958 in Cumberland, MD he married Violet Rinehuls who proceeded him in death on December 8, 2000. Dick worked at Corning Manufacturing in Port Allegheny form many years and enjoyed hunting with his sons. H
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Lori D. Miller, age 61 passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Woodlands Health Care Center following an extended illness. Born on October 23, 1959 in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle W. and Madeline M. (Kruger) Miller. Lori Graduated from Northside High School in 1977 and later worked for Hillcroft Industries for 19 years as a laborer. She enjoyed puzzle books and doing word searches. She is survived by one sister, Carol McKinley of Muncie, IN, two brothers, Merle (Skip) Miller, Jr. (Kara) of South Jordan, UT and Jack DeMiller (Ja
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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 Cr
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Sally Hollopeter Bowman, 67, of Cranston, RI, died Monday, September 20th, after a 16-year courageous battle with cancer. Born August 11th, 1954 in Rockton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Madeline Hollopeter. She is survived by her two children: Jason Bowman of Boston, MA, and Robert Bowman of Austin, TX. She was preceded in death by her older sister Susan Ayin of Aiea, HI, and leaves four siblings: Mark Hollopeter of Columbus, OH, Edna Bloom and David Hollopeter, both of Rockton, PA, and Brenda Rushe of Greensboro, NC. Sally trained in college as a clas
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Dorothy J. Hoskavich Navarra, age 94 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on January 2, 1927 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Hice) Baloniak. She was married to Harry Hoskavich. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1972. On June 9, 1973, she married P. John Navarra. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2014. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church where she had been a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She loved cooking, baking and t
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Dennis “Todd” Bauer, age 65 of DuBois, PA died Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home. Born on November 21, 1955 in St. Marys, PA, he was the son of the late Francis “Butch” and Audrey (Dinsmore) Bauer. He was a 1973 graduate of Elk County Christian High School. On March 17, 2021 he married Pauline “Paula” (Breske) Newton Bauer. She survives. Todd had worked for over 20 years as a custodian at Elk County Catholic High School. He had previously worked at Stackpole Carbon Company and most recently he enjoyed delivering pizza for Dominos in St. Mary
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Samuel W. Davis, age 62 of Luthersburg, PA died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on April 4, 1959 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, he was the son of the late James E. Davis and Joan E. (Guisler) Davis. His mother survives. Sam was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and had worked as an Electrical Engineer. Sam enjoyed golfing and skiing. Sam is survived by his children (Steven Sadet & his wife Starlet of Loganville, GA
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Corey S. Bigelow, age 30 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA. Born on May 26, 1991 in Clare, Michigan, he was the son of David and Tracy (Cosgrove) Bigelow. They survive and live in DuBois. He had worked in the oil and gas industry, and previous to that, he had been a die setter in the powdered metals industry. Corey is survived by his four children; (David, Olivia & Oakley Bigelow and Gannon Vitarelli ) and two step children; (Ethan and Emma Curran), and his maternal grandmoth
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Timothy B. Robertson, Sr., age 76 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home as a result of a tractor accident on the family farm. Born on May 23, 1945 in Phoenix, AZ, he was the son of the late Olive L. Robertson. On October 28, 1967 he married his wife of 53 years, Carolyn (Skraba) Robertson. She survives. He was a 1963 graduate of the DuBois Area High School and had remained very active with fellow classmates and class activities. Tim was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam War Era.
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Rodney C. Kelsey, loving husband and father, age 74 of DuBois, PA died Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on September 28, 1946 in Grove City, PA, he was the son of the late John C. and Barbara McFadden Kelsey Deemer. After his father’s death, he was raised by Thomas Deemer who also preceded him in death. On July 7, 1967 he married his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth “Betsy” DeSalve Kelsey. She survives. Rod was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves serving with the 629th Transportation Unit. He retired from Glen
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Judith A. Bowers, age 81 of Reynoldsville, PA died Monday, September 13, 2021 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA. Born on August 31, 1940 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Twila (Shannon) Umbaugh. Judie married Rod S. Bowers. He survives. She retired as a teacher’s aide from the DuBois Area School District and she had worked as a teacher’s aide in Tallahassee, FL for many years prior to that. Judie loved being with her family and adored her grandchildren. Judie is survived by one son (Jeffrey Gordon &
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Stephen Coffman, age 83 of Reynoldsville, PA, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on December 12, 1937 in Sykesville, PA, he was the son of the late James F. and Mary (Miksich) Coffman. He married Beulah (Dempsey) Coffman. She preceded him in death on November 19, 2016. Stephen retired from Rockwell International Manufacturing after 39 years of service. He was a member of the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, was active in the Reynoldsville Foundry and served for 18 years with the Sykesv
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Shirley W. McCoy, Age 92 of DuBois, PA died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on December 2, 1928 in Ridgway, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benton C. & Margaret (Evans) Wilson. She was married to John McCoy. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1996. Shirley retired from Mid Continent Phone Company in Ridgway after over 20 years of service. Previous to that, she had worked at Quality Components in Ridgway. She was a Past President and long- time member of the George D. Montgomery American Legion
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Mary M. Russell, Age 74 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at McKinley Health Care in Brookville, PA. Born on September 6, 1947 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank & Rose (Petrucci) Calderone. On January 20, 1968, he married her husband of 53 years, Donald E. Russell. He survives. Mary was a 1965 graduate of DuBois Central Catholic High School. She retired from Riverside Penn Traffic as an office assistant for the buying department after over 20 years of service. She had also worked for the DuBois Regional Medical Center. M
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Elaine Frances Nelson went to heaven to be with her beloved husband, Richard, on September 8, 2021. She was 93 years old. She was born in Brockway, PA, to the late Anthony and Angelina (Paruolo) Gregorio. On August 22, 1953, she married Richard Carl Nelson who preceded her in death on June 28, 2006. They were married almost 53 years before his passing. Elaine had worked at Brockway Glass before her marriage and until her first child was born. She always had fond memories of roller skating at Ridgway Roller Rink. One year her husband surprised her with a YMCA membership wh
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Nancy Susan Ausec Meighen, Age 85 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home. Born May 29, 1936 in Jeannette, PA, she was the second daughter of three born to the late Naomi Josephine Harvison Ausec and Frank (Fritz) Ausec. She graduated salutatorian of Jeannette High School’s Class of 1953. She served as Secretary to the Director of Recreation of the City of Greensburg before dedicating herself to raising her family. She married James William Meighen on October 24, 1953. Bill died on May 9, 1993. Nancy was an active member of St. Peter’s
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Marie Chess, age 95 of DuBois, PA died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on November 25, 1925 in Reynoldsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Nell (O’Donnell) Nocerini. She married Jack W. Chess. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2011. Marie was a homemaker. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #86. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by a sister (Catherine Nocerini) and a brother (Donal
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John M. Anderlonis, age 74 of DuBois, PA, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on September 4, 1947 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late John R. “Babe” and Rose M. (Matula) Anderlonis. He graduated from Alliance College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. John had worked in the lab at DuBois Regional Medical Center for 27 years. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he was an altar server in his youth, the Pulaski Club and the Olympic Athletic Club. He enjoyed archery and rifle hunting,
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Thomas Carpin, Jr. ,age 92, of DuBois, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Christ The King Manor. Born on June 3, 1929, in Weedville, PA, a son of the late Thomas and Dora (Malorgio) Carpin, Sr. On October 24, 1953, he married Josephine F. (Makofka) Carpin, she preceded him in death on December 27, 2016. Tom was a parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. He was a 1947 graduate of the Weedville High School and later served during the Korean War in the US Army with the 2nd Infantry Division and was awarded a Bronze Star.
