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Mary Anne Keller, age 68 of DuBois, PA died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on June 3, 1953 in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Wilma (Barleman) McGowan. On February 28, 1999 she married her husband of 22 years, Stephen Keller, Sr. He survives. Mary Anne recently retired as the owner and operator of AA1 Notary in DuBois, PA. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, the Falls Creek Eagles Aerie 965 and the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17. She
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Wesley J. Heverley, age 49 of Falls Creek, PA died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home. Born on July 11, 1972 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late James Heverley and Annette (Caton) Butts. Wes was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had worked at Your Building Center and Lowe’s. He is survived by one daughter (Amber Hahn of Erie, PA), one sister (Lisa Snyder and her husband Clyde of DuBois, PA), three nieces (Kristen, Kaitlin and Abby) and two great nephews (Caden and Caleb). There will be no public visitation and a memorial service
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Lillian M. Rusonis, age 95 of DuBois, PA died Monday, July 19, 2021 at Christ The King Manor. Born on October 4, 1925 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Dominica (Mikelonis) Miknis. She was married to Stanley A. Rusonis. He preceded her in death in November of 1989. Lillian was a homemaker. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. She was a great cook, loved gardening and had a song for every occasion. Above all, she enjoyed raising her family. She is survived by her children: Marie Swope and her husband Tim of Nice
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George E. Donahue, Jr. age 77 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on August 10, 1943 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late George E. and Kathryn (Neeper) Donahue, Sr. George graduated from the DuBois High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. On August 17, 1963 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, he married his wife of 57 years, Karen A. (Boring) Donahue. She survives. George retired from Gasbarre Products Pressed Division and previous to that he spent most of his life in law enforcement.
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Serena G. Martz, Age 82 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home. Born August 16, 1938 in Jefferson County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clover and Pearl (Shaffer) Martz. She is survived by her brother Dennis Martz of El Mirage AZ, her sister Shirley May (Martz) Robczak of Nashville TN, and all her friends at Fayette Resources. Serena was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to which she fondly referred to as her “Elk Family”. Serena was also a very proud supporter of the Pennsylvania State Police and enjoyed taking them cookies when she wa
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Donald L. Blose, age 81 of DuBois, PA, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home. Born on May 22, 1940 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Mary “Vada” (Maloney) Blose. Don was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Social Services as an investigator after many years of service. Previous to that he had worked at Penn Traffic Riverside. Don was a graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and had a Masters Degree from Xavier University. He was a member of the Ohio and Pennsylvani
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Shirley C. Minns, Age 99 of DuBois, PA, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on June 16, 1922 in Coudersport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin C. & Nellie (Turck) Carpenter. On January 17, 1942, she married her husband of 61 years, Thomas J. Minns. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2003. Shirley was a graduate of Coudersport High School and she attended Penn State University Shirley worked in the office at Minns Coal and Gas Company and also H. Shakespeare & Sons. She was a member of t
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Florence “Tede” (Nesbit) Mowrey, age 93 of Sykesville, PA went to be with her Savior on July 4, 2021. She spent her final days surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 14, 1927 daughter of Elizabeth and William Nesbit in Sykesville. Florence was a 1945 graduate of the Sykesville School. She worked at Rockwell Meter Works. On June 13, 1953, she married the love of her life, Hap Mowrey, and together they founded and co-owned Busy Bee Builders. Florence and Hap were a great and happy dancing couple. Hap died September 1, 1990. Florence’s children will remember their m
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Mary C. Bennett, age 64 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home. Born on December 28, 1956 in Dubois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothy (Beatty) Muth. On November 11, 1981 she married Howard Bennett. He preceded her in death on February 3, 2000. She was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam War. Mary was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars. She had worked as a receptionist at the office of Dr. Phoung Wirths, DO in DuBois, PA.
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Joseph Martelli, age 79 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at his home. Born on December 12, 1941 in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent and Mamie (Judice) Martelli. On May 15, 1965 he married his wife of 56 years, Lorraine (Pallo) Martelli. She survives. He was a veteran of the United States Army. After his service in the Army, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and served with the Navy Seabees. Joe retired as a heavy equipment operator after many years of service. Previous to that, he was a foreman
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Garnett Mae Morgan, Age 88 of Luthersburg, PA died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Penn Highlands Brookville Hospital. Born on December 13, 1932 in Luthersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford P. and Rosetta (Biehl) Harris. On April 4, 1953, she married her husband of 67 years, Fred C. Morgan at the Chestnut Grove Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2020. She retired from the Brockway Glass Company after 24 years of service. Garnett was a member of the Chestnut Grove Church where she was a member of the Ladies Bible Class. She e
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Rachel E. Cairns, age 99 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Nelson’s Golden Years. Born on August 10, 1921 in Weirton, WV she was the daughter of the late Walter and Leona (Starkey) Baker. She was married to Curtis Cairns. He preceded her in death. Rachel was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She is survived by three children, (Sandra “Sally” Swatsworth & her husband Bill of DuBois, PA; Cathy Bierly and her husband Greg of Williamsport, PA; and Richard Cairns and his wife Sally Jo of Tucson, AZ), a grandson (Billy
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Dennis M. Lisi, Jr., age 33 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the home of his parents. Born on December 7, 1987 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Dennis M. and Melissa Lisi, Sr. He is survived by his siblings; (Jessica Bloom & her husband Corey of DuBois, PA, Elizabeth “Cate” Lisi of Falls Creek, PA, Michael Lingenfelter & his wife Andrea of Lancaster, PA, Andrew Lingenfelter of York, PA, Stephanie Thomason & her husband Alex of Winchester, CA and half brother George Stanko of Dalton, GA). There will be no public visitation. A funeral ser
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Kristin Beighey “Kris” Swope, age 69, of DuBois, PA, released our hands to take the hand of Jesus on June 23, 2021, following a long struggle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Kris was born December 18, 1951, the daughter of Jac Laverne Beighey and Martha Rose (Vestal) Beighey, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Swope, and daughter, Meghan Swope. While Kris only had one child, she is also survived by hundreds of children she cared for and served as a kindergarten and first grade teacher for 34 years. Kris grew up in DuBois,
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Angeline K. Cheslock, Age 100 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Penfield, PA died Friday, June 18, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on September 29, 1920 in Houtzdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony & Mary (Kawa) Poskanka. She married Stanley Cheslock. He preceded her in death in 1946. Angeline retired from the kitchen of the Maple Avenue Hospital after many years of service. She was also a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force, PA. She is survived by a daughter (Jean Brown & her husband Larry of DuBois, PA) 5
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Infant Kohen David Liptak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Kohen was the son of Matthew and Katie (Holden) Liptak. He is survived by his brother Maddox, his paternal grandparents Richard & Chris Liptak of Byrnedale, PA, his maternal grandparents Dave & Lori Holben of Brockway, PA, his great grandmother Mary Gabor of St. Marys, PA, his aunt and uncle Angela & Brian Vanhorn of Kersey, PA and his aunt Alyssa Holben & her fiancé Jacob Eisman of Reynoldsville, PA. A private funeral service will be held at S
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Leo H. Crawford, age 89, of DuBois, PA, died Monday, June 14, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on June 8, 1932 in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Howard and Vera (Conrad) Crawford. Leo was a combat veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. On August 20, 1960, he married Rose Ann (Kuchta) Crawford. She survives. Leo retired in 1990 as an Elementary School Principal in the Mt. Lebanon School District after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Ch
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Frances M. Hand, age 85 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on September 22,1935 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Alice (Lewis) Leach. Frances worked as an x-ray technician at the Maple Avenue Hospital and then as a dietary aide at the DuBois Nursing Home. She is survived by 1 daughter (Denise Shaffer and her husband Kevin of DuBois, PA), and 3 sons; (Steven Hand and his wife Renee, David Hand and his wife Teresa, and Bryan Hand all of DuBois, PA), 4 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 si
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Eleanor M. Delia Aravich, Age 95 of DuBois, Pa died Monday, June 14, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on July 15, 1925 in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony & Mary Frances (Paladino) Delia. On July 19, 1950, she married Eugene V. Aravich. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1998. Eleanor was a well-known seamstress in our area for many years and was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church where she made many of the altar cloths and church vestments. She is survived by 3 children (Janet Burnside &a
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Ronald S. Clyde, age 62 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home unexpectedly. Born on March 20, 1959 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late William W. and Muriel (Jardine) Clyde. On October 23, 1993 he married Donna C. (Rossi) Clyde. She survives. Ron retired from Owens Brockway after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Independent, Political and Social Club, The Olympic Athletic Club, the Sandy Hose Company #1 Fireman’s Club. He enjoyed hunting, golfing and loved to play board games. He especially loved the annual fami
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Deana Louise (Powell) Erickson, Age 67 of DuBois, PA died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 10, 2021, after a long fight with cancer. Born on July 25, 1953 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Alice (Ellis) Powell. Deana was a graduate of Somerset High School and married Mark Erickson on August 7, 1971. He survives. She was a founding board member of Christian Youth Leaders Inc. (CYL), and secretary of the DuBois Ministerium for many years. She and Mark dedicated their lives to youth ministry beginning at Lakeside Un
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Donald P. Durnell, age 63 of DuBois, PA died Monday, June 7, 2021 at his home. Born on September 1, 1957 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late David Durnell and Elizabeth (Speirs) Durnell. His mother survives and lives in DuBois, PA. Donald was a 1975 graduate of DuBois Area High School. He had worked at Rockwell International Manufacturing. He is survived by two sons, three daughters, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two sisters; (Diana Durnell Eberly and Debra Durnell Drummond). There will be no public viewing and private ser
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Sandra J. Murray of Treasure Lake, DuBois, Pa. died at her residence on 6 June, 2021, attended by her husband and Hospice Care nursing staff. She was born in Middletown, NY in February 1948; her parents, Robert and Shirley Murray predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her stepson Jorgen Singer, and several members of her husband’s family in Butler, Pa. who were very dear to her. She was married to David Singer for 30 years and they moved to Treasure Lake from Kingston, NY, in 2007. He survives. She is also survived by step daughter Kirsten Ford, her husband Jare
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Girda M. “Jean” Yezzi, age 101, (formerly of Sykesville, PA and Erie, PA) died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Hamilton, OH. Born on June 15, 1919 in Sykesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Patt and Mary Tiano. On July 7, 1947, she married Michael J. Yezzi at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Sykesville, PA. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2007. Jean had worked on the assembly line and in packaging for 40 years at Erie Technological Products in Erie, PA. She was a member of Maximillion Kolbe Catholic Chu
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Homer C. “Bud” Terwilliger, age 78 of DuBois, PA formerly of Brockway, PA died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on January 29, 1943 in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles & Lillian (Irvin) Terwilliger. In 1980, he married his wife Emma (Horn) Terwilliger. She survives. Bud retired from Brockway Pressed Metals after over 25 years of service. He loved hunting and fishing, following NASCAR, camping and riding his 4-wheeler. Bud is survived by his children (Heidi Smith, Raymond Terwilliger, D
