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Robert Edward King, age 79 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Windsor, NY, died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home. Born on October 1, 1942 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Matilda A. (Owens) King. He married Phyllis (Truesdale) King. She preceded him in death On August 22, 2021. Robert had lived in Windsor, New York for many years before moving back to DuBois. He had worked as a manager at the Blind Workshop in Binghamton, NY. He was an avid golfer and hunter, and was a social member of the American Legion. Robert is survived by 1 daughter (Roberta “Bert” Smith and her husband James of Gulfport, FL), 2 grandchildren (Jessica Nolin and Brandon Ketcham), 2 great grandchildren, 4 sisters (Margaret Gehm & her husband Edward, Rose Purdy, Sally Sprouse and Mary King all of New York). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter (Susan King), 1 sister (Betty) and 2 brothers (Henry and John “Sonny” King). There will be no public visitation or service. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Timothy R. Ross, age 84 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Born on July 2, 1937 in Falls Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Timothy and Angeline (Schiano) Ross. In 1968 he married Karen (Buganza) Ross. She survives. Tim was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He retired from the maintenance department of the DuBois Area School District after many years of service, and previous to that, he had worked for the Falls Creek Borough. He was a member of the North Fork Watershed Association, Trout Unlimited and a 60 year member of the Falls Creek Eagles. Tim enjoyed fly tying and giving them away. Tim is also survived by his children (Timothy Ross and Susan Ross both of Falls Creek, PA). He was preceded in death by 1 brother (Joseph Ross). There will be no public visitation and a private funeral service will be held. Burial will take place in Taylor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Constance K. Fitzpatrick, age 87 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Christ The King Manor. Born on April 13, 1934 in Brookville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Cohlepp) Wright. On September 22, 1956 she married Wiley P. Fitzpatrick. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2016. Connie was a homemaker and had previously worked at Penn Traffic and the Holiday Inn both in DuBois. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football. Above all, she loved being with her family. Connie is survived by her children (Kay Fredette and her husband Robert of DuBois, PA, Tom Fitzpatrick and his wife Sheri, Tim Fitzpatrick and his wife Paula all of DuBois, PA and Steve Fitzpatrick and his wife Amy of Waterville, OH), 7 grandchildren (Aaron, Joel & his wife Lindsay, Daniel, Marissa, Shane, Neil & Kyle Fitzpatrick), 2 great grandchildren (Eliza and Finn Fitzpatrick). and 1 brother (Patrick Wright of Punxsutawney, PA). She was preceded in death by 1 sister (Margaret Dorcy) and 2 brothers (James and William Wright). There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 9:30 AM from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will take place in Beechwoods Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Christ The King Manor, 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Virginia L. (Kosko) Kaizer, age 94 of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on April 20, 1927 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Gulish) Kosko. On January 2, 1947, in Sykesville, PA she married her husband Stanley S. “Jeep” Kaizer. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2004. Virginia retired as Postmaster in Stump Creek, PA after 25 years of service. She loved to listen to her husband and sons play music and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play at their sporting events. Virginia is survived by 2 sons (Stanley G. Kaizer and his wife Sandra of DuBois, PA and Paul A. Kaizer also of DuBois, PA), 3 grandchildren (Stephanie Radaker and her husband Rod of DuBois, PA, Stacia Callari and her husband Tom of Brockway, PA and Stanley Kaizer of Ohio) and 5 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Paul Andrew Kosko and Lyman Gaul) and 1 sister (Mary Gaul Dostall). There will be no public visitation and a private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in Lakelawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Christ the King Manor, 1100 W. Long Ave. DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Valerie K. Kontra, age 78 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on May 4, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Emma (Doud) Pringle. She married Thomas Kontra who preceded her in death on November 28, 1999. Valerie had worked as a retail manager for The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for many years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her loving family. Valerie is survived by her children (Norman “James” Leitholf of Bonsall, CA, Lisa Quairiere of DuBois, PA and Jason Leitholf of Conway, SC), 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (John and Bruce Pringle). There will be no public visitation and a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Marilyn “Dianne” Sandy, age 80 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her daughter’s home in DuBois, PA. Born on August 19, 1941 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Duda) Polifko. On April 28, 1962, she married “the love of her life” Cluey W. Sandy and together they celebrated 59 wonderful years of marriage. He survives. Dianne took great pride in home cooked meals and being at home for her daughters after school. She loved her many flower gardens that she nurtured into rainbow displays of color. She also loved many of God’s creatures, her dogs, rabbits and the birds, especially the cardinals that would come to her feeders. Dianne will be remembered as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Over the the years she enjoyed going to listen to her husband’s live band play at local events. She and her husband loved dancing both at home and at family celebrations. She will be remembered for her fashion sense, her laugh, as well as the love and humor she shared with her family and friends. Dianne was a long-time member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She kept a list of people whom she often prayed the rosary for. She loved her God and her faith. She looked forward to attending masses, it was not an obligation but a spiritual blessing decorated with wonderful musical selections. She is survived by her daughters, Christine Sandy of Maple Shade, NJ, Marla Pitrone and husband Gregory of Glen Allen, VA and Laura Gordon and husband Kevin Bogusch of DuBois, PA; her grandchildren, Kyle Gordon and wife Kayla of Reynoldsville, PA, Chloe Gordon of DuBois, PA, Lauren Pitrone of Glen Allen, VA and Angelo Gervasoni of DuBois, PA; her great-grandchildren, JB Gordon, Tauriel Gordon and Sadey Henderson-Gordon, one brother John T. Polifko and his wife Janice of Falls Creek, PA, as well as her beloved pet Boston Terrier, Marley. There will be no public visitation. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840 and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50 Memphis TN 38101-9929 and/or St. Catherine of Siena Parish, c/o Memorial Fund, 118 S State Street, DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries (updated 11/29/21 8:39pm)

Patricia I. “Patty” Fotta, Age 70, of Falls Creek, PA died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on November 4, 1951 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty Mae (Krach) Williams. In November of 1970, she married her husband of over 50 years, James E. “Jim” Fotta. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2021. Patty worked for many years at the Main Street Riverside Deli. She loved caring for and spending time with her entire family. She is survived by 3 children (James J. Fotta of Falls Creek, PA; Stacy C. Agosti and her husband Shawn of Penfield, PA; and Brian E. Fotta of Reynoldsville, PA), 5 grandchildren (Jeremy, Jesse, Matthew, Shayla, and Javen) and 2 brothers (David Williams of DuBois, PA and Charles “Chuck” Williams of Rockton, PA). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers (Edward and Ronald Williams). Visitation in honor of both Patty and Jim will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5 PM – 7 PM from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A private family funeral service will be held from the funeral home. Burial will take place in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

John E. Bearfield, age 77 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home. Born on June 18, 1944 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Louise (McNeil) Bearfield. John was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Brockway Glass Company after many years of service. John was an avid golfer and loved the game. He was also a dog lover. He is survived by 1 son (Steven Bearfield of DuBois, PA), a brother (Iser Bearfield), and a sister (Patricia Bearfield). John was preceded in death by three sisters (Martha Federici, Georgine Burns, and Wanda Lepionka), and 5 brothers (James, Donald, Steven, Charles and William Bearfield). There will be no public visitation. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Gateway Humane Society, P.O. Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Wanda L. Lepionka, age 95 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on October 9, 1926 in Rathmel, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (McNeil) Bearfield. In 1949, she married Floyd “Lo Lo” Lepionka. He preceded her in death in June of 2007. Wanda retired from the Brockway Glass Company after 37 years of service. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. Wanda is survived by her son (Michael Lepionka of DuBois, PA), grandchildren (Michelle Snyder and her husband Dan; Danielle Rake and her husband Jason; and Keith Lepionka and his wife Meggie, all of DuBois, PA), 9 great grandchildren (Sarah, Allie, Hannah, Kyle, Justin, Katelynn, Lizzie, Lainey, and Lucas), a sister, (Patricia Bearfield) and 2 brothers (Iser and John Bearfield). She was preceded in death by an infant daughter (Stephanie M. Lepionka), her daughter in law (Karen Lepionka), two sisters (Martha Federici and Georgine Burns), and 5 brothers (James, Donald, Steven, Charles and William Bearfield). Visitation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. from St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael Folk Group, 412 South Main St., DuBois, PA 15801 Online condolences can be sent http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Leon D. Kriner, Age 89 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on May 2, 1932 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Ira C. & Mary C. (Weber) Kriner. On October 22, 1951, he married his wife of 70 years, Hazel (Delp) Kriner. She survives. Leon was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Korean War. Leon retired from the Jefferson County Vocational Technical School as a data processing teacher after 19 years of service. Previous to that, he had worked for the DuBois Area School District and Clearfield Vo Tech. He also owned and operated his own family beef farm. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where he was active in church affairs, was a member of Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited where he had served as Treasurer, and was active in the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau at both the county and state level. Leon also enjoyed hunting and reading. Leon is survived by a son (Dale A. Kriner of DuBois, PA), a daughter (Amy Kriner and her husband Scott Ecelberger of Woodbine, MD), 2 grandchildren (Katrina Fusco and Kalan Kriner), and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother (Ronald Kriner) and his daughter in law (Grace Kriner). There will be no public visitation and a funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Drive and/or PA Wildlife Habitat Unlimited P.O. Box, 851. both in DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

James E. Fotta, Age 69 of Falls Creek, PA died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on February 18, 1952 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late John & Victoria (Wojtaszek) Fotta. In November of 1970, he married his wife of over 50 years, Patricia I. “Patty” Williams Fotta. She survives. Jim worked as a heavy equipment operator in the local coal industry for many years. He is survived by 3 children (James J. Fotta of Falls Creek, PA; Stacy C. Agosti and her husband Shawn of Penfield, PA; and Brian E. Fotta of Reynoldsville, PA), 5 grandchildren (Jeremy, Jesse, Matthew, Shayla, and Javen), and a brother (Rick Fotta of DuBois, PA). Jim was preceded in death by his brother (John Fotta and a sister (Christine Miksich). There will be no public visitation and a funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

George F. Osti, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Born on August 24, 1935 in Force, PA, he was the son of the late Americo and Carmella (Bonavito) Ostio. He was raised by his grandparents Anthony and Anna (Delaini) Osti. George was a 1941 graduate of Penfield High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean War having served in Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Germany. He retired as a lineman and cook from Conrail after 31years of service. George was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8755 in Sheffield, PA. He ran bingo at the DuBois VFW for many years. He was also a longtime member of the DuBois Area Honor Guard and the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17. He had also been active in the Harley Davidson Owners Group. George is survived by his children (David A. Osti and his wife Kathy of Emporium, PA, Melissa Himes of DuBois, PA, Cynthia Hannifin and her husband John of DuBois, PA and Christine Solar and her husband Ernest of Lovettsville, VA) and 7 grandchildren (Alyvia, Tahlia, Lachlan, Cassandra, Christian, Sierra and Abigail). He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years (Betty Himes), 1 brother (Anthony) and 1 sister (Adeline). Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 12 PM from the funeral home with Reverend Ray Shaffer officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Burial will take place in Salem Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the DuBois Area Honor Guard, PO Box 907, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Beatrice G. Larson, age 89 formerly of Sykesville, PA died Friday, November 12, 2021 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on July 4, 1932 in Henderson Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernie and Mary Alice (Kuntz) Lyons. On September 18, 1950 she married Joseph Larson. He preceded her in death on October 22, 2007. Beatrice retired from Ideal Products in Sykesville, PA after 40 years of service. She enjoyed sewing and planting and caring for her flowers. Above all, she enjoyed babysitting for family & friends. She is survived by 3 sisters (Florence Muth and Shirley Noble of both of DuBois, PA and Marilyn Bukousky of Troutville, PA),1 brother (Ronald Lyons of DuBois, PA), and a niece who she raised, (Tina Kiaiber). Beatrice was also preceded in death by 2 brothers (Ernie and Charles Lyons). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 4 – 7 p.m. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Burial will take place in Luthersburg Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 219 West Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Norma “Lee” Deasey, age 93 of DuBois, PA, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the DuBois Village. Born on May 20, 1928 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Melva (Leach) Phillips. She was a 1946 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. On October 9, 1949 she married Walter K. Deasey. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2010. Lee had worked as a cashier at Riverside Market for 23 years and then as a statement clerk at Timberland Federal Credit Union for 22 years. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Lee enjoyed knitting and working around the house, especially working in her garden. She loved and looked forward to going to her weekly, Wednesday Ladies Craft Club in Curwensville and was active in planning her high school reunions. Lee is survived by her son (Randy J. Deasey and his wife Tracy of Punxsutawney, PA), 3 grandchildren (Janyl, Glenn & Sarah) and 8 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons: infant (Robert K. Deasey) and (George W. Deasey) and one sister (Ethel “Effie” Mae Deasey). Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 2 PM – 4 PM and Monday, November 15, 2021 from 12 PM – 1 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held Monday at 1 PM from the funeral home with Pastor James Fillhart officiating. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 16 Denton Ave., DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Nancy J. Stanek, age 76 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 8, 2021 at Penn Highlands Tyrone Hospital. All arrangements are private and are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

Robert Emil “Crunch” Johnson age 74, of Brockport was welcomed into his eternal home on November 9th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob will be dearly missed and always remembered. Bob was born in Johnstown, PA on November 15th, 1946. His parents were the late Emil and Betty Johnson. He is also preceded in death by twin sisters Merrilee and Merrilou. He is survived by his wife Ginger Johnson of 37 years, son David Johnson and Claudette Monroy-Johnson of Washington DC, son Matthew Johnson and Abigail Weber of DuBois, and sister Ruth McKelvey of Cupertino, CA. Bob attended Richland High School in Johnstown, PA. He had a wonderful gift of sketching and drawing which led him to the Pittsburgh Art Institute. From there, Bob held several art design jobs at Brockway Glass, Sekula Signs, and his own company Crunch Studios. Later he worked as a driver for Pro Chem Tech, Minns Gas, and Moore Propane. One of his favorite jobs was driving school bus for Morellis Bus Lines of Brockway taking his sons to and from band competitions so he could support them. His hobbies included listening to oldies, antique car clubs with Priscilla, attending meetings of the Improved Order of Redmen, oil painting, hunting, reading, and computer games. It brought him great joy spending time with his family. Bob was a member of Lanes Mills United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and communion steward. There will be no public visitation. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11 AM from the Lanes Mills United Methodist Church with Pastor Andrew Verner officiating. All donations are requested to be sent to Lanes Mills UMC, 362 Rattlesnake Road, Brockway, PA 15824 or Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Ann G. Hill, age 95 of Mt. Joy, PA, formerly of DuBois, PA died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Juniper Village at Mt. Joy, PA. Born on August 13, 1926 in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Dorothy (Weyand) Grether. Ann was a 1944 graduate of Beaver High School and a 1948 graduate of Allegheny College. On August 5, 1950 she married William R. Hill. He preceded her in death on November 30, 2010. Ann was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DuBois, PA where she was very active in church affairs, serving as a past trustee. She had worked as a volunteer with the American Red Cross Blood Mobile, the DuBois Ministerial Food Pantry and the Maple Avenue Hospital and was a past Girl Scout Leader. Ann is survived by her children: Deborah Staudt (Glenn) of Elizabethtown, PA, Susan Hill of Poncha Springs, CO and David Hill (Ingrid) of Brighton, MA., 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, William A. Hill. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11 AM from the First United Methodist Church with Ann’s son, Pastor David Hill officiating. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or the DuBois Public Library 31 South Brady Street, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Beatrice C. McKeown, age 80 of Grampian, PA died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home. Born on July 15, 1941 in Grampian, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Margaret M. (Danvir) McKeown. Beatrice had worked as a presser at the Bayer Clothing Factory in Clearfield, PA for many years. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian, PA. She is survived by 3 brothers (Donald McKeown and his wife Beverly, Richard McKeown and his wife Eileen, both of Grampian, PA and David McKeown and his wife Lark of Curwensville, PA) and 4 sisters (Dorothy McClinsey and her husband Lewis of North Tonawanda, NY, Elaine Marshall of Luthersburg, PA, Bernadette London of Grampian, PA and Janet McKeown of Curwensville, PA). She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers (Clarence and Dennis McKeown). There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. from St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Staszewski as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Bonaventure Cemetery Fund, 306 Walnut St., Curwensville, PA 16833. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Tammy L. Starr, age 45 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on December 12, 1975 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of James G. and Mildred D. (Pierce) Starr. Her parents survive and live in Chestnut Grove, PA. Casey M. Angeletti, her husband of 28 years survives. Tammy was a 1992 graduate of Jeff Tech. She had formerly been a waitress and manager at the Peking Restaurant for many years and most recently was a production lead at Paris Health Care. She enjoyed animals, the outdoors, fishing and snake hunting. She was also a competitive BMX bicycle racer, recently finishing 2nd in her age group at the Pennsylvania State Championship. Tammy is also survived by her children (Brooke, Ace and Tia Angeletti, all of DuBois, PA). There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to USA BMX, PO Box 718, Chandler, AZ 85224. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Charles E. Hatfield, age 90 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on August 24, 1931 in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary (Conway) Hatfield. On October 17, 1952 he married his wife of 69 years, Dora M. (Mankey) Hatfield. She survives. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He retired in 1988 from Owens Illinois after over 40 years of service in the Drafting Department. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church in DuBois, PA. He enjoyed spending winters in Florida, and hunting and fishing. Charles is survived by his children (Karen Branch & her husband Bobby of Bristol, TN, Peggy Hatfield and her spouse Denise Lucas of Atawah, NC, Charles “Randy” “Chuck” Hatfield & his wife Rhonda of Brockway, PA, Joyce Pate & her husband Randy of Pensacola, FL and Cheryl Ross & her husband Joe of Brockway, PA), his siblings (Olive Barney, Paul Hatfield, Lucille Longstreth, and Brenda Yanov), 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers (David and George Hatfield). Visitation will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 5 PM – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating. Burial will take place in Beechwoods Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 197 Eastern Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Barbara A. Canale, age 82 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on December 8, 1938 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Helen (Smelko) Margalis. Barbara was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church and had been a member of the choir there. She had worked as a coding clerk for ASCAP in New York City. She is survived by one son (Ralph Eugene Canale) and several cousins. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Punxsutawney, PA. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

David J. Cavalier, age 69 of DuBois, PA died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Christ the King Manor. Born on August 13, 1952 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Lucian and Elizabeth “Betty” (Fitzpatrick) Cavalier. David was a 1970 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers, loved going to church and walking around DuBois. David loved a can of Coke, a candy bar and Dairy Queen. He loved oldies music and was kind to everyone he met. David is survived by his siblings; (Mary Segerberg and her husband Mark, Luanne Varacallo and Paul Cavalier and his wife Charlotte all of DuBois, PA), 8 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister (Betty Lou Cavalier), infant brother (Gary) and brother-in-law Albert Varacallo, Jr.). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 4 PM - 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10 AM from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Catherine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 118 South State Street, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or Christ the King Manor 1100 West Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

John J. “Sonny” King, Age 84 of DuBois, PA died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home. Born on June 18, 1937 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Henry and Matilda (Owens) King. On October 9, 2010, he married Beverly A. Lawton King. She survives. Sonny was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in the Korean War. Sonny was a very well known and successful car salesman and manager in the DuBois, Brockway, and Somerset Area. He worked the majority of his career for Murray’s Ford. He was a member and Past Commander of the George D. Montgomery American Legion Post 17. Sonny was an avid golfer and a member of the DuBois Country Club. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. Sonny is survived by 3 children (Valerie Buchman & her husband Thomas of Port Crane, NY; John King & his wife Maureen of Falls Creek, PA; and James King of Johnson City, NY), 5 grandchildren (Angela, TJ, Sarah, Ryan, and Erica) 11 great grandchildren, and 5 siblings (Robert King, Mary King, Margaret Gehm, Rose Purdy, and Sally Sprouse, all of New York). He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty and a brother, Henry. There will be no public visitation and a funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be placed with the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 and/or the Gateway Humane Society, P.O. Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Lillian V. “Ginny” Perry, age 72 of DuBois, PA died Friday, October 29, 2021 at her daughter’s home in DuBois, PA. Born on April 14, 1949 in Freeman, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Madgelene (Edley) Grigsby. Ginny was a graduate of Bluefield State Teachers College in Bluefield, WV. She was a history teacher in Clairton School District, Clairton, PA for 39 years. She also served as Dean of Students at Clairton High School. Ginny is survived by one daughter (Heidi Parks and her husband Phil of DuBois, PA), one grandson (Jacob Parks), one sister (Juanita McGraw & her husband Michael of Oceanside, CA), and two nephews (Michael and Marcus McGraw). She was also preceded in death by one brother (William Grigsby) and one nephew (Robert Grigsby). There will be no public visitation or funeral service. Memorial donations may be made to the Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Sebastian T. Hipwell, Age 20 of DuBois, PA, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on July 20, 2001 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Andrew and Cherie (Givens) Hipwell. They survive. Sebastian was a graduate of the DuBois Area High School Class of 2020. He enjoyed going to the movies and to the beach. He loved all things Disney. Sebastian lived by the motto of his hero, Buzz Lightyear, “To infinity and beyond!” In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings (Colin, Adriana, and Kasmira Hipwell, all of DuBois, PA), paternal grandparents, (Ronald & Bonnie Hipwell of Palm Bay, FL), and his maternal grandparents (Dawn Givens of DuBois, PA and Henry Givens of Baker, FL). There will be no public visitation and a funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be placed with Autism Speaks, at www.autismspeaks.org. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries