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Mary J. Rowles, age 72 of Brockport, PA died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Penn Highlands, DuBois Hospital. Born on October 29, 1948 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Pearl (Heberline) Kitko. On August 19, 1967 she married her husband of 53 years, Raymond B. Rowles. He survives. Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She is also survived by her two sons; (Raymond B. Rowles II and his wife Dana of Chippewa Township, PA and Robert Rowles of Brockport, PA), 2 grandchildren; (Joseph and T
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On Monday, April 26, 2021 Roger Eugene Long, age 75, passed away at Penn Highlands Hospital in DuBois, PA. Born February 11, 1946 in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, he was the son of US Navy WWII Veteran Nathaniel Eugene “Gene” Long and Rena Jane Wilburn Long. Roger was raised in Ohiopyle, graduating from South Union High School in 1964 where he was an honor student and lettered in baseball. He enlisted in the US Air Force and was assigned to the K-9 Sentry Dog Air Police Squadron at Loring Air Base, Limestone, Maine, for two years following basic training. Loring AFB
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Patrick T. Hackett, age 67 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. Born on April 29, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Mary (McDonough) Hackett. On July 2, 1983 he married his wife of 38 years Dorothea (Eskra) Hackett. She survives. Patrick worked as the comptroller for Allison and Associates Construction Services for many years. He is survived by his daughters; Jessica Hackett of Astoria Queens, NY and Caitlin Hackett Farris & her husband Seth of Davie, FL and three sisters; Teresa Byrne and M
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Brian Keith Reasinger, Age 63 of State College, PA, formerly of Whitehall, PA died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021 following a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. Born on January 5, 1958 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late James W. and Mabel J. (Shubert)Reasinger. On August 30, 1986, he married his wife of 34 years, Alison G. (Adamson) Reasinger. She survives. Brian was a veteran of the United States Airforce. After his service to our country, he graduated from Triangle Tech in Falls Creek, PA.
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David M. Staley, age 77 of DuBois, PA (formerly of Sykesville, PA) died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Christ The King Manor. Born on April 7, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Dorothy S. (Logan) Deters. On October 28, 1967 he married Rosemary (Swackhammer) Staley. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2020 David was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in the Vietnam War. He had worked in mobile maintenance for Penelec. David is survived by 1 daughter (Kim Staley Clark) and her fiancé (Jason Shaffer) o
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Gary A. Peterson, Age 82 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on August 20, 1938 in Weld County, Colorado he was the son of the late Alden Peterson and Virginia (Fletter) Conley. On March 25, 1962, he married Jeanne (Henneforth) Peterson. She preceded him in death in 2018. Gary retired from General Motors in Van Nuis, California after 32 years of service as an assembly worker. He is survived by his daughter (Kimberly Robertson and her husband Don of DuBois, PA) and his 2 grandchildren (Rayanna &
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Joseph J. Skunda, 97, of Brockway, PA, formerly of DuBois, died peacefully April 22, 2021 at home. Born November 29, 1923 in DuBois, PA, Joseph was a son of the late Dominic J. and Stella M. (Reclite) Skunda; He was a proud American who still honored his Lithuanian heritage. Joe graduated from high school in 1941 and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he returned home and worked for the B & O Railroad as a foreman for over 30 years. He was the loving husband of the late Patricia M. (Reams) Skunda whom he married on July 3,1948.
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Leslie M. Randolph, age 67 of Dubois, PA died Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 3, 1953 in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Patricia (Powers) Mersinger. She was the co-owner and operator of New Light, Inc. in Shippenville, PA. Leslie is survived by one son Garrett Randolph of DuBois, PA. There will be no public visitation. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http:/
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Antoinette “Toni” Scott, age 83 of Brockway, PA, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on August 6, 1937 in Bakerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Mastaron) Gray. On July 16, 1960 she married her husband William S. Scott. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2019. Toni was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Tobias Roman Catholic Church and loved to cook and bake for family and friends. She was well known for her Christmas cookies and Easter pizza. Her family was her life. She loved spending time with
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Beverly A. Galentine, Age 77 of Grampian, PA died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born June 26, 1943 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Guy V. & Martha E. Jackson Galentine. On November 10, 1964, she married Archie L. Galentine. He preceded her in death in 2005. Beverly retired from Shop n Save in DuBois. Previous to that, she was a well-known cook at Valley Dairy in the DuBois Mall for many years. She, along with her husband Archie owned and operated Galentine Trucking. She enjoyed quilting and was
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Anna R. Rivera, age 53 of DuBois, PA died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. Born on August 31, 1967 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Katsoris) Kohlenberg. Anna was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter (Anna Ruth Rivera) and one son (Joseph Manuel Rivera), 6 grandchildren; (Isabel, Camden, Annalyee, Manuel, Joseph, & Angelo), and siblings (Jessie Reighn, Irene Woods, Jo McDowell, and Carl, John, & Katherine Kohlenberg). She was preceded in death by her brother (James Kohlenberg). A graveside service wil
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Michael R. Smith, age 48 of Reynoldsville, PA died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his residence. Born on September 17, 1972 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Michael C. Smith and Carol Ann (Stange) Smith who survives of DuBois, PA Michael retired from the U.S. Marine Corp. as a Captain. He also was a graduate of the University of Florida with a BS Degree. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by two sisters; (Brenda Forster of Deland, FL) and (Laura Hains and her husband Richard of Deland, FL). He was preceded in death by his fathe
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Jane M. Bonsall, Age 95 of Luthersburg, PA died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on February 28, 1926 in Troutville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Esther (Weisgarber) Bonsall. On August 14, 1965, she married James H. Bonsall. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2016. She retired as an elementary school teacher after 25 years of service working in both the Altoona and the DuBois Area School Districts. While in DuBois, she taught kindergarten at the Hubert Street School. Jane was a member of Troutville Tri
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Carole J. Senior, age 77 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Nelson’s Golden Years. Born on December 4, 1943 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jean Love Pifer. On June 4, 1961 she married Donald L. Senior her husband of 59 years. He survives. Carole retired from S&T Bank after over 30 years of service. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, a member of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls and the Masonic Youth Service Organization. She was also a member of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company #3 Ladies A
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Rita D. Kosempa, age 82 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on September 1, 1938 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Bergotti) Sink. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s Grade School and High School. Rita retired from the billing department at the DuBois Regional Medical Center after many years of service. She is survived locally by her cousin Angie Russell of DuBois, PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter (Christine Kosempa), one brother (Eugene S
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Judy S. Ogden, Age 69 of Falls Creek, PA died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home. Born on April 8, 1951 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Dorothea Wrighter Potempa. Judy retired from the DuBois Regional Medical after many years of service as a nursing assistant. previous to that, she had worked at the DuBois Nursing Home. She had been a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in DuBois and enjoyed donating to multiple charities dealing with wildlife. Judy loved Elvis Presley and had an extensive collection of his
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Chad R. Schriver, Age 46 of Niagara Falls, NY died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 30, 1974 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son of Carl & Mary (Frantz) Schriver. his father preceded him in death and his mother survives and lives in DuBois, PA. On July 23, 2004 he married Mary Beth Rutty Schriver. She survives. He was a 1993 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. Chad was the Produce Clerk at Tops Market in Niagara Falls. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his s
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J. Richard “Dick” Eazor, age 91 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on August 25, 1929 in Beaver Falls, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Anna (Ferris) Eazor. On January 5, 1955 he married his wife of 66 years, Wanda C. (Martin) Eazor. She survives. Dick was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. having served during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Dick Eazor Chevrolet-Pontiac in Brockway for 40 years. He was a past member of the Brockway Kiwanis Club and th
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Gregory D. Punchios, Age 67 of DuBois, PA died Friday, March 26,2021 at his home. Born on June 7, 1953 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Wilford Punchios, Sr. and Betty (Sipe) Punchios. Greg worked as an engineer for Owens Illinois in furnace repair for many years. Through is work, he had the opportunity to travel the world. He was a member of the James J. Patterson Post 813 Veterans of Foreign Wars where he was a member of the Honor Guard, the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17, and the Olympic Athletic Club. Greg is survived
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Lydia I. Cunningham, age 98 of Spring Grove, PA (formerly of DuBois, PA) died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home. Born on January 23, 1923 in Reynoldsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dorathea J. (Schultz) McKee. She had married James Federico who preceded her in death in 1947. She then married William C. Cunningham in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1994. Lydia had worked at Sunshine Market in Reynoldsville, PA, Cameron Manufacturing and Rockwell International Manufacturing. She was also a part owner of the Yellowjacket Drive-In
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Shirley (Kirk) Shively Erickson, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on July 14, 1934 in Rockton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Gertrude (Weber) Kirk. In 1995 she married Donald H. Erickson. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2014. Shirley had worked as a communication dispatcher for the Police Department in Hollywood, FL for 28 years. She had a strong faith and was very active within Lakeside United Methodist Church in DuBois. Shirley had a wonderful creative side-
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Sharron Switzer age 72 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home. Born on May 10, 1948 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Irvine and Cecile (Arnold) Chandler. She married Bernard Switzer. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2018. Sharron retired as Produce Manager from Tops Supermarket in Youngsville, PA after over 30 years of service. Sharron and her husband had loved to camp and travel throughout the United States. She, along with her good friend Carol Brodie, enjoyed each other’s company and made many road
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James Robert Hess, 56, of DuBois, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 19th 2021. Jim was born in DuBois, PA on June 9th 1964, the son of Bonnie Bloom of DuBois and the late John Hess. On May 7th 1988 he married his wife of 32 years, Tricia M. (Volosky) Hess, she survives. Jim was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan and spent 38 years working in the rail car industry for Rescar Inc. He was involved with the Sabula United Methodist Church and volunteered as a youth football coach and Boy Scout Leader. Jim enjoyed spending time with his wife, traveling to Disn
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James J. Lane, Age 94 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home after a long battle with COVID 19. Born on March 1, 1927 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Jefferies) Lane. He was married to Ila J. (Love) Lane. She preceded him in death. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He retired from the Brockway Glass Company as a Manager of Sales & Marketing after over 35 years of service. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of
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Francis A. Romeo, age 91, of DuBois, PA died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. Born on February 8, 1930 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Mittiga) Romeo. He was a 1948 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. Francis was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, having served during the Korean War. He had been employed by S & T Bank (formerly Union Banking & Trust Company) for 36 years. Francis served as DuBois City Controller for 5 consecutive terms totaling 20 years. He was awarded Controll
