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Darlene Potash, a lifetime resident of DuBois PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 17,2022 at the age of 75. Born to the late John Gluczyk and Helen Doktor, she grew up on West Long Ave with her siblings Gary and Linda and attended Central Christian High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, the late Daniel E. Potash. They had three children, Danielle, Darrell and Derrick. She cherished being a mother, a wife and a grandmother to Derrick’s two children Ethan and Abby. Darlene was a lifetime member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of the Junior Women’s League of DuBois. Darlene was a talented decorator and she loved antiques. She wanted no services so that she could be remembered full of life and laughter. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Gateway Humane Society 1211 Airport Rd 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

Frances L. “Fran” Lias, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on September 12, 1935 in Wellington, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Brown) Burkett. Fran and her family moved to DuBois in 1971. In 1974 she began to work for the City of DuBois where she served as the city secretary for 36 years until her retirement in 2010. She was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church and a member of the DuBois American Legion Auxiliary Post #17. Fran really enjoyed playing bingo and cards where she met many special friends. She was known by many as “the card lady” because she was always sending cards to her family and friends for special occasions. Fran is survived by her children; Carl A. Lias of DuBois, PA and Kathy L. Gilley and her husband Glen of Dothan, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers; Ray, Roy, Homer, Virgil, Clarence and Kenneth Burkett, two sisters; Virginia Cardenas and infant Fern Burkett, and step grandson; Timothy Gilley. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 6 – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11AM from the funeral home with Pastor Brett Dinger officiating. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and /or the USO at uso.org in honor of her six brothers who served in the military. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Kip J. Lieber, Age 44 of Swissvale, PA died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. Born on October 19, 1977 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of Richard J. Lieber and Janis (Swope) Lieber. His father survives and lives in DuBois with his wife, Carol. His mother survives and lives in Akron, OH. Kip was a 1995 graduate of the DuBois Area High School and a 2000 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for years at the New Dumpling House in Squirrel Hill. Kip was also well known in the Pittsburgh music scene playing keyboard for the bands Fungus and theCAUSE. Kip’s confidence carried him on stage and into every room he walked into. Kip got his first keyboard at 2 ½ years old, it was his brother Jeff’s keyboard, and he took full possession. He never quit playing and had an ear that could pick up every song he heard. He was kind, brilliant, irreverent, hilarious, talented, creative and had nice shoes! In addition to his parents and his step mother, he is survived by, a step sister, Suzi Manning and her husband, Matthew of DuBois, PA and two step brothers, Donald McCracken and his wife, Carolyn of DuBois, PA and Brent McCracken Bologna, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Lieber. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A private family funeral service will be held. Although flowers are appreciated, the family requests memorials are placed with the DuBois Public Library, 31 South Brady Street, DuBois, PA 15801. On-line condolences may be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Susan A. Buswell, Age 59 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Katy, TX died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on April 9, 1963 in Beacon, Ny, she was the daughter of the late Francis & Eleanor (McKinstry) Ross. Susan was a Registered Nurse. She was a member and was active involved in church affairs at the Katy Fellowship Church in Katy Texas where she often volunteered in the church nursery. Susan was also active in the Katy Community Center. She is survived by a daughter (Jessica Dempsey of DuBois, PA) her grandchildren (Madison & Bradley Dempsey), a sister (Lorraine Istre of Katy, TX), and a brother (Steven Ross of San Antonio, TX). There will be no public visitation for Susan and a service will held at a later date in Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Dorothy A. Welsh, age 78 of Falls Creek, PA died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home. Born on September 4, 1943 in Peterman, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Bernice (Booker) White. On July 16, 1964 she married John Welsh. He survives. In 1965 they moved to Falls Creek, PA. Dorothy was a mother raising three children, a homemaker and had worked at Phillip’s Hardware in Falls Creek, PA. She also had the cleaning contract at the Falls Creek Post Office for many years. She was a dedicated EMT for Falls Creek Fire Department and DuSan Ambulance Services for many years. Dorothy was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness Congregation in Brookville, PA. She liked music, dancing and working in her flower gardens surrounding her home. Dorothy is survived by her children (Stephen D.“Rabbit” Welsh and his fiancé Cindy Rolls of DuBois, PA, Dawn M. Kays and her husband Quentin of Warren, PA and Linda Deneen Welsh of Seminole, FL), four granddaughters (Jasmine T. Welsh, Brittany N. Ion, Ashley Gaber, and Jasmine Kays) and one great grandson (Thane B. Ion). She was preceded in death by one brother (John D. White) and one sister (Helen Todd). Visitation will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A service will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11 AM from the funeral home with Michael Vizza speaking. Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Harding McFadden, 90, of Brockway, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 3, 2022. Ann was born on May 14, 1932, to George and Laura Harding. Along with eight brothers and sisters, she grew up in the Lanes Mills community. She graduated from Brockway-Snyder High School. On February 17, 1961, she married Lewis McFadden. God would bless them with four children. Time would bring seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her life was a testimony to God’s love and grace. She lived a life of kindness and thoughtfulness toward others. She was a devoted member of Lanes Mills United Methodist Church where she served in numerous ministries and positions of church leadership. Surviving her are three sons: Charles (Beth), Jack (Wendy) and Dennis (Louanne) and a daughter Lou Ann Noell (Stuart). She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Sara Dillon (Mitchell), Nathan McFadden (Taylor), Robert McFadden (Jeane), Katie McFadden, Shannon McFadden, Emily Noell and Zane McFadden. She is also survived by one brother, Paul Harding, and three sisters: Jean Swearer, Carol Laramee and Jane Jones. In the last year, she welcomed her first great-grandchild, Elise Dillon. A Celebration of Ann’s life will take place on Friday, August 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Lanes Mills United Methodist Church with Pastor Andy Verner and Pastor Stuart Noell co-officiating. Memorials may be made to Lanes Mills United Methodist Church 362 Rattlesnake Road, Brockway, PA 15824. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Andrew Thane “Gibbo” Gilbert, age 52 of DuBois, PA died Monday, August 1, 2022 in Ocean City, MD. Born on December 13, 1969 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late James A. and LaVerne M. (Sweka) Gilbert, Jr. Gibbo was a 1988 graduate of the DuBois Area High School. While in school he participated in football, wrestling and baseball. Through his love of sports, he made many friendships and connections over the years. He graduated in 1993 from of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Business Administration. He was the President of Sigma Nu Fraternity where he established lifelong friendships and brotherhoods. Andy worked as a Project Manager Talent Connector Specialist for Accenture, LLC for many years. He served on the DuBois Little League Board for several years and was the President of the league for three years. He was also the PA District 10 Little League Safety Officer. Gibbo was instrumental in setting up state tournaments for Little League in DuBois. Gibbo loved the beach, warm weather and Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football. He enjoyed collecting Corvettes, DuBois memorabilia, enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his son Peyton, traveling, vacationing and watching him play sports. He was always a friend to everyone, dependable and kind hearted. Andy is survived by his son Peyton of DuBois, PA, siblings; Becky Pasternak and her husband Charles of DuBois, PA, Joel Gilbert and his wife, Camala of Bellwood, PA, and Gretchen Clark and her husband, Jim of DuBois, PA, nieces and nephews, whom he loved as his own and supported them throughout his life; (Casey Stephens and Ryan Pasternak, Adisyn and Carsyn Gilbert, and Kaden, Madix, and Jimi Clark), and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 10 AM from St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Sykesville, PA. Although flowers are appreciated, the family strongly suggests that memorial donations be made to DuBois Little League, PO Box 71, DuBois, PA, as it has always been a big part of the Gilbert Family’s life. Online condolences can be sent http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Mary G. Spangler, age 64 of DuBois, PA died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA. Born on April 21, 1958 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Rita (Reinsel) Spangler, Sr. Mary was a graduate of Central Christian High School and the DuBois Business College. She had worked for many years at Prontock Beer Distributing, Inc. in DuBois. She was also a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mary was a heroic fighter. She was a four-time cancer survivor and a frequent recipient of bad medical news, but she walked through it all with courage and determination. Mary was indulgent with her young nieces and nephews. In one case, she gave two of them yarn to play with and they hung the yarn wherever they could, turning her bedroom into a multi-colored spider web. Although she didn’t travel physically, Mary liked to travel mentally by amassing a formidable collection of postcards. In addition, she liked to learn about the iconic sinking of the ocean liner Titanic. Mary was skilled in several different types of crafting, including cross stitch, crochet and latch hooking. A particularly distinctive project was the two sister pillows she made with her sister-in-law, Joyce. Each collaborator cross stitched two copies of a scene. Then Joyce used one of her scenes and one of Mary’s to make two pillows. Then they each took one pillow. Mary is survived by her siblings; (William A. Spangler, Jr. and his wife Joyce of Quakertown, PA, Kathy Kowalczyk and her husband Paul of Hawley, PA and Nick Spangler and his wife Karen of York, PA), two nieces (Kara Kowalczyk & her husband Zack and Tiffany Spangler), and three nephews (Dan Kowalczyk and Brett and Ryan Spangler). Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Central Catholic, P.O. Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Katie Gallagher, 1986-2022 Separation - W.S. Merwin Your absence has gone through me Like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color. Kathryn Marie Gallagher - Katie - was born on Friday, August 15, 1986 in DuBois, PA. Katie was a painter and internationally-recognized fashion designer. She embodied the strong work ethic of a Leo, her star sign, and strived for perfection in all of her designs. Her newest tattoo, completed just weeks before she died, depicted Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows – seven, the biblical reference to completion and perfection. Katie established her own fashion line, Katie Gallagher, in New York City in 2010. Under this label, she completed 26 collections that premiered during New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week. She was working on her 27th collection, which she planned to show this fall. Over the years, Katie’s work has been celebrated by Vogue, The Cut, Elle, Glamour, Refinery 29, W, Interview, and Nylon, among many others, for her attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, and creativity. Katie was a talented and innovative pattern maker and seamstress. She handmade every piece in her collections and commissions using her industrial sewing machines as well as a household machine handed down to her from her paternal grandmother, Evelyn. Katie dressed cultural icons from Daphne Guiness to Lady Gaga, Rita Ora, and Laverne Cox. An icon herself, she also modeled for several fellow designers and labels. Though she grew up in rural Pennsylvania, graduating from State College Area High School (2005) and later the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, 2009), her home was in Chinatown, New York City, where she spent most of her adult life and honed her skills as a designer. More recently, after helping arrange flowers for one of her sister’s weddings, she became a self-taught and talented florist in New York and briefly in Los Angeles. She loved to arrange funeral flowers, and her favorites were carnations, lavender roses, dahlias, and baby’s breath, but she seemed to love them all. Like A.A. Milne’s Eeyore, she preferred gloomy days and cold rain. As a child, she was drawn to the woods, mixing potions and playing there with her sisters. Animals were drawn to her gentle and calm demeanor. She could talk to them and once even touched a deer in the stillness of the trees. She loved poetry and heavy metal. She felt deeply, though she couldn’t always articulate it, and she had an enormous, forgiving heart. When she was younger, she was an obsessive athlete, a gymnast, and a state qualifying long-distance runner. Katie loved Halloween, witches, and ghosts, and had the tattoos to let everyone know it. She was unique, beautiful, smart, unabashed, and always wanting. She was hardworking and talented, with so many ideas and plans for future projects. We are so proud of who she was and all she achieved in her brief but full and beautiful life. She was Katie, our daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Katie died unexpectedly at her home in New York City on Saturday, July 23, 2022. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined. She is survived by her loving parents, Barry and Debra (Kulbatsky) Gallagher, State College, PA; her sisters, Gwendolyn Gallagher (Jonathan Sheridan), Dublin, Ireland, Lara Jean Gallagher (Alex Morris), Los Angeles, CA, and Marlee Ann Gallagher (Greg Sciulli), Pittsburgh, PA; her niece, Ramona; her nephews, Arthur and Adrian; her grandmother, Patricia “Bear” Kulbatsky, DuBois, PA; her beloved Maine Coon, Sveater; and many other family members, friends, clients, and colleagues she met along the way. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate and mourn Katie’s life at the following: Visitation: Wednesday, August 3, 4-7PM, Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801. Funeral Mass: Thursday, August 4, 11AM, Our Lady of Victory, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801. Visitation: Friday, August 5, 1-3PM, Baronick Funeral Home, 211 S. Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801. Interment: Friday, August 5, 3:30 PM, St. Joseph’s Cemetery, DuBois, PA. A celebration of Katie’s life and work will be planned in New York City later this year. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to a legacy fund that has been set up in Katie’s memory. Contribute at www.gofundme.com/f/katie-gallagher-legacy. In Blackwater Woods Mary Oliver In Blackwater Woods Mary Oliver Look, the trees are turning their own bodies into pillars of light, are giving off the rich fragrance of cinnamon and fulfillment, the long tapers of cattails are bursting and floating away over the blue shoulders of the ponds, and every pond, no matter what its name is, is nameless now. Every year everything I have ever learned in my lifetime leads back to this: the fires and the black river of loss whose other side is salvation, whose meaning none of us will ever know. To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.

Carol F. (Reitz) Wingard, age 79 of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of DuBois, PA died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Born on July 10, 1943 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Mary E. (Weaver) Reitz. On July 15, 1967 she married Merle K. Wingard. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1999. Carol had been a partner in Wingard & Wingard Associates, LLC. She is survived by her three children; Barry L. Wingard Ph.D., Jamie K. Wingard and his wife Judith L., and Hayley S. Wingard, four grandchildren; Kayla Yoder and her husband Clayton, Lindsey Stump, Kaytlynn Wingard and Silas Wingard, a sister; Beverly Reagle, a brother; Thomas Reitz and his wife Debbie, and a sister- in-law Edie Reitz. Carol was preceded in death by brothers; Daniel and Donnie Reitz and brother-in-law; Carl Reagle. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 2 -4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Additional visitation will be held at Temple Baptist Church, on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 10 AM until 10:45 AM. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM from the church with Pastor Kevin Orndorff officiating. Burial will follow at Beechwoods Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Eileen R. Stephen, age 78, of DuBois, PA died Saturday, July 23, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late John and Mary Elizabeth (Ruffing) Roth. On February 15, 1969, Eileen married Richard Stephen, he preceded her in death on February 4, 1986. Eileen was a parishioner of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Falls Creek and a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, DuBois. She retired after 33 years as secretary of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in DuBois and was involved in each and every activity that went on in both St. Joseph Church and St. Bernard Church. She also was a member of St. Joseph Rosary Society. Eileen is survived by two daughters; Arlene Heilbrun (Rick Anthony) of DuBois, PA and Bonnie Himmel of Indiana, PA. She is survived by four grandchildren; Megan (Brad) Porrin, Richard Heilbrun, Sarah Heilbrun and Ashley Himmel. Eileen is also survived by three great- grandchildren; Scarlett, BrookLynn and Sebastian. Two brothers survive, Ed Roth and Jim Roth (Carolyn) all of Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers; Mary, Jean, Evelyn, Harry, Ray and Bob. There will be no public visitation. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Falls Creek with Fr. Edward Walk as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, DuBois, PA. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 108 N. Second St. Clearfield, PA 16830 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Maxine M. (Kerstetter) Barber passed away peacefully at the DuBois Nursing Home on July 15, 2022. She was 96 years old. Maxine was born at the old Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois, Pennsylvania on July 6, 1926 to Charles Franklin Kerstetter and Mary Rachel Halderman Kerstetter. Her parents brought her and her twin sister home to her two older brothers who immediately took on assisting with the twins’ upbringing. For example, her brother John would give her money for the movies and her brother Donald would provide her sister, Josephine with the cash to go! Maxine attended DuBois Senior High School until her senior year, when at the age of 17 she decided to leave her schooling to help with the war effort. She became a welder, working on ships on Neville Island. She worked for a corporation that specialized in shipbuilding; they were contracted to build 300 ships for World War ll. Maxine met and later married Lloyd Paul Barber on May 3, 1944. To this union three children were born, Patricia, Lloyd, and Linda. Maxine worked all of her married life; she retired in July of 1988 from Brockway Glass after many years of service of working shift work at plant one. Friends and family who knew her, knew she was hard working and a very independent person. She enjoyed shopping for clothes, going to Curves exercise group, going out to eat (loved coconut shrimp), and she loved her dogs, “Peanuts” (which became her nickname) and then “Tinker”. But, above all, she loved to gamble! If she went with the girls or her family, everyone came back empty handed; she, on the other hand, always had a bucket of money from her outing! Maxine was full of life and always had her coat on and her purse waiting by the door; ready for the next adventure! Maxine is survived by her daughters: Patti Matney (Jim) of Gretna NE, Linda Anderson (Tom) of DuBois, PA, and son Sonny Barber (Sue) of Johnstown, CO. She has nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, grandson and granddaughter. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12 p.m. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. with Pastor Terry Felt officiating. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Gateway Humane Society, P.O. Box 678, Falls Creek, PA, 15840. Online condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Raymond R. “Ray” Tapper, Sr., age 89 of DuBois, PA passed away peacefully at the DuBois Nursing Home on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Born on November 4, 1932 in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph R. Tapper and the late Grace V. Johnston Tapper. Ray graduated from Sandy High School in 1951. Ray married Patricia “Pat” Connor in 1953 in Luthersburg, PA. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2016. Ray served during the Korean War as a Corporal from 1953 – 1955. He worked at the A&P grocery store for 31 years and for the DuBois Area Schools as custodian for 10 years. In his earlier years, Ray enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, and working on cars, trucks and mowers. He liked working on crossword puzzles and being outside gardening and working in the yard. Ray enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and sharing stories of his past. Ray is survived by a son, Raymond “Rick” Tapper, Jr., and a daughter Mona (Brandyn) Seary of DuBois, PA, grandchildren Jason (Brandy) Tapper of Penfield, PA and Jacqueline Tapper (Mike Foster); Rachel (Derek) Allen, and Rebecca Seary (Shawn Schaffer) all of DuBois, PA, and great grandson, Luke Tapper. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Pat, his oldest son Gary Tapper in May of 2018, and a sister Marian Gray, in April of 2019. The family would like to thank Penn Highlands Hospice and the staff of the 3rd floor DuBois Nursing Home for the kindness, compassion and exceptional care they provided to Ray. Memorial donations can be made to the DuBois Nursing Home, 282 South 8th Street, DuBois, PA and/or a charity of the donor’s choice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 5 – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 7 PM from the funeral home with Pastor Jim Fillhart officiating. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Anna M. Price, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home. Born on March 16, 1936 in Clearfield County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Gladys (Aurand) Seyler. She is survived by one son Court Price of DuBois, PA, one brother and one sister. All arrangements are private and under the direction of the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

William M. Hetrick, age 75 of Reynoldsville, PA died Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his home. Born on July 5, 1947 in Reynoldsville, PA, he was the son of the late Wayne and Agnes (McAninch) Hetrick. On December 24, 1973 he married his wife Belva J. (Sprague) Hetrick. She preceded him in death on August 13, 2019. William retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and previous to that, he had worked for DuBrook. He was a member of the John M. Read Lodge #536 Free & Accepted Masons and enjoyed hunting & fishing. William is survived by his children (Heather Craker and her husband James of Reynoldsville, PA and Holly Dail and her husband Steve of Cambridge, MD), a brother (Jeff Hetrick of Reynoldsville, PA), a sister (Nancy Uplinger & her husband Carl of Tennessee), a son in law (James Lyons of Reynoldsville, PA),nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Heidi Lyons There will be no public visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be placed with the Reynoldsville Public Library, 460 E. Main St. Suite #3, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Kightlinger, age 86 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Christ The King Manor. Born on January 8, 1936, in Corry, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Josephine (Hicks) Weicht, and sister to Sandy Oyer (deceased) and Thomas Weicht. Jackie was raised in Corry, graduated from Corry Area High School in 1953, and received her Associated Degree in Accounting from the Jamestown Business School in Jamestown, New York. Beloved wife of Dr. James Kightlinger, D.O., for over 65 years, Jackie was a devoted mother to seven children who she raised to honor and love the Lord. A devout Catholic, Jackie was a member of St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society and Outreach Group. Jackie is survived by her husband Jim, her brother, Thomas Weicht and his wife Margaret, Jackie’s seven children: David Kightlinger and his wife Joanne, Douglas Kightlinger and his wife Michelle, Jami Williamson and her husband Douglas, Jon T. Kightlinger, Jan Jennings and her husband Myrland, Linda Storz, and Eric Kightlinger and his wife; along with thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 10th, 2022, from 2 PM – 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., at 211 South Main Street, DuBois, PA 15801. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 11th, 2022, at 10 AM at St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Father Benjamin Daghir as celebrant. Burial will take place in Pinegrove Cemetery, Corry, PA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 118 South State Street, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Gordon D. Kear, Age 87 of DuBois, PA died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 3. 1935 in Weedville, PA, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Beatrice (Fox) Kear. He was married to Vera (Shaffer) Kear. She preceded him in death, He then married Janice C. (Gontero) Kear. She preceded him in death on June 4, 2022. Gordon worked his entire career in the coal industry. He enjoyed Camping and was an avid Penn State fan. Gordon is survived by four children (Dale Kear & his wife Mitzi of DuBois, PA; Deborah Hepburn & her husband Jack of DuBois, PA; Renee Bojalad & her husband James of Reynoldsville, PA; and Gina Barefield of DuBois, PA), one brother (Chester Kear of DuBois, PA), ten grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Gordon was preceded in death by his son (Gregory Kear) two sisters (Betty Anderson & Eva Bates), and three brothers (Louis, Burton, & Donald Kear). There will be a no public visitation and a private service will be held. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorials may be placed with 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

Bernadette H. “Bernie” McDowell, age 72 of DuBois, PA died Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home. Born on March 19, 1950 in Philipsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ai and Helen (Folmar) Gormont. On October 16, 1971 she married Dallas D. McDowell, Jr. He survives. Bernie worked in the in Nuclear Medicine Department of DuBois Regional Medical Center where she had worked as an X-Ray Technician from 1968 until her retirement in 2010. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed camping and going on cruises. Bernie is survived by one son (David McDowell of DuBois, PA), three brothers (Walter Gormont and his wife Jean and Roger Gormont and his wife Jody, both of Clearfield, PA and Dennis Gormont of Frenchville, PA) and a sister-in-law (Carol Gormont). She was preceded in death by one brother (Jerry Gormont). Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2022 from 1 - 4 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial be celebrated on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 AM from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Frenchville, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Penn Highlands Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Mary “Maggie” Cooper, age 81 of Brockway, PA died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on November 12, 1940 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Barry) Gallagher. On November 9, 1963 she married William L. Cooper. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2010. Mary was a homemaker. She was a graduate of St. Catherine High School and a member of St. Tobias Roman Catholic Church. Mary was well known for her strong faith and being a prayer warrior. She loved her farm and tending to her horses Stormy and Mindy. Above all, she loved her family, especially her girls, Lisa and Christin. Mary will be remembered as a kind and gentle person with a warm smile that could brighten your day. She was always helping others trying to make the world a better place. She will be missed by all. Mary is survived by one daughter (Lisa Cooper and her fiancé Chuck Dietz of DuBois, PA), one granddaughter (Christin Green and her husband Ray of Macomb, OK) and one brother (Joseph Gallagher and his wife Kay of Douglassville, PA). She was preceded in death by one brother Patrick Gallagher. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 2- 4 and 6 - 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 10 AM from St. Tobias Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Charles Kaza as celebrant. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Richard J. “Dick” Lanzoni, age 83 of DuBois, PA died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at McKinley Health Center in Brookville, PA. Born on May 16, 1939 in Brockway, PA, he was the son of the late Aldo and Esther (Zambanini) Lanzoni. On June 4, 1994, he married Carol (Allegretto) Lanzoni. She survives. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army. Dick had a 40-year career in the automotive service business. He had worked for Central Volkswagen, Johnson Motors, and Kelly Chrysler. Dick was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force. He was an avid fly fisherman, was a coach for many years in the DuBois Little League, and had played accordion in the Four Crowns Band. He is survived by three sons (Richard A. Lanzoni and his wife Michele, Edward V. Lanzoni and his wife Beth and Paul K. Lanzoni and his wife Colleen, all of DuBois, PA), stepson (Michael Allegretto and his wife Cindy of Wilcox, PA), 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a sister (Aldeen Lanzoni of Troutville, PA). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Pamela Ann Lanzoni) There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the Bennetts Valley American Legion Honor Guard from the church. Burial will follow in Lakelawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Tri County Animal Rescue Center, 9652 Rt. 322, Shippenville, PA 16254. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Mary Florence “Polly” Kruk, age 82 of DuBois, PA died on Monday, June 27, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on October 17, 1939 in the DuBois Hospital, she was the only child of C. Gordon and Florence Hay. On May 27, 1961 she married her husband of 61 years, Donald J. Kruk. He survives. Polly graduated from DuBois High School in 1957, then Clarion University in January 1961 and post grad work at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. She taught in Clearfield Area Schools for two years then retired to raise their children, but did substitute teaching for Special Education Students in DuBois for several years. She was a life member of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour where she was active in church affairs, having served for many dinners and bazaars. She was a Girl Scout leader, served on the Board of the local American Red Cross and served on the Board of the DuBois Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. She also was a member of the Gateway Investment Club and a member of the Monday Night Readers Club. She loved all animals and felt that they were all of God’s Creatures. To her, no cat or dog was ever ugly. She enjoyed hand sewing, reading and crossword puzzles. Polly is survived by her children Dr. K. Dawn Luvaas and her husband Donnie Weis of St. Marys, PA, Dr. Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Jones and her husband Mark of Treasure Lake, and her grandchildren, Scott Flick and wife Jackie and son Donald of Williamsport, PA, Dr. Sarah Flick of Newton, MA, and Deric Luvaas of Pittsburgh, PA. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law John E. Kruk and his wife Kay, Greg Kruk, Dr. Steve Kruk and his wife Rita and a sister-in-law Mary L. Siemuchia. She also was an Equestrian and a Synchronized Swimmer. She learned both of these activities as a youth while attending summer camp for several years in Have de Grace, Maryland. When the DuBois Country Club opened their newly constructed swimming pool in the early fifties, Polly and one other swimmer provided a synchronized show for the event. Polly treasured her times spent with her children and grandchildren and great grandchild. She loved her friends and especially her Pool Family, Visitation will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10 AM from the Church of Our Saviour with Father Tim Kroh as celebrant. Burial will take place in the Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA, 15840. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Brenda C. Grinnen, age 78, of DuBois, PA died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her home. Born on January 11, 1944 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Mikelonis) King, Jr. She was married to Robert T. Grinnen. He survives. Brenda retired as a Claims Supervisor from the State of Pennsylvania Unemployment Agency. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and the Lithuanian Independence Club Ladies Auxiliary. Brenda enjoyed her boxer dogs, Chloe, Brinley and Piper. Above all, she loved her time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children (R. Scott Grinnen and his wife Rebecca of DuBois, PA and Shawn Grinnen and his wife Linda of Howell, MI), three grandchildren (Ainsley, Lindsey and Blakely) one brother (David King and his wife Patty of DuBois, PA) and one sister (Delores Perrotta, of Raymond, NH). There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 am from St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15848. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Edward J. Levenduski, age 83 of Weedville, PA died Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home. Born on February 22, 1939 in Byrnedale, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann (Gabor) Levenduski. On November 13, 1965 he married his wife of 56 years, Janice M. (Mitchell) Levenduski. She survives. Eddie retired from Sylvania in St. Marys, PA after 28 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force, PA. Eddie was a member of the Kane Lodge #566 Free and Accepted Masons, a past member of the Weedville Lions Club and a retired Deputy Game Protector. He had a strong interest in coins, enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his family. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children (Ann Olivia Smith and her husband Mac of St. Marys, PA and James E. Levenduski & his companion Kathy Mertz of Weedville, PA), and four grandchildren (Michael, Maura, Marissa and Cody). Eddie was preceded in death by two sisters (Dorothy O’Leary & Paula Posteraro) and three brothers (Francis, John, & Joseph Levenduski). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A masonic service will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. from the funeral home by the members of the Kane Lodge # 566 F&AM. A scriptural wake service will be prayed on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 17735 Bennetts Valley Highway, Force, PA 15841 and/or the Gateway Human Society, P.O. Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840 Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Connie L. Owens, age 79 of DuBois, PA died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on February 17, 1943 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald “Tim” and LuLu F. (Shubert) Forsyth. Connie worked as an accountant for Wells Auto Wrecking and Johnson Motors, both in DuBois, PA. She was a member of West Liberty Church in DuBois, PA. Connie loved to go to the DuBois City Park to watch baseball and lunch with friends at Logan’s Quick Lunch. She enjoyed knitting and reading and loved to host holiday gatherings. She is survived by her two daughters (Heather Dimmick and her husband Barry of Clearfield, PA and Amber Kear and her husband Wade of DuBois, PA), four grandchildren (Kyle and Tara Kerr and Kaleb and Autumn Kear) and two great grandchildren (Abrie Kerr and Blake Mitten). Connie was preceded in death by one daughter (Aimee Owens) and one brother (Lyle Forsyth). There will be no public visitation and memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Luthersburg Union Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Clearfield County SPCA, 275 21st Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries

Melissa S. Hemphill, Age 51 of DuBois, PA died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on March 13, 1971 in Clearfield, PA, she was the daughter of Bruce C. Sample and Yolanda J. (Graham) Bliss. Her father preceded her in death, her mother survives and lives in Lanse, PA. Melissa made her home with Scott Reed for the past eighteen years. He survives. She was a homemaker and a Mary Kay Cosmetics representative. Melissa was Past President of the Oklahoma Tigers Football Association and a past member of ABATE. She is survived by 3 children (Brittanie Peffer & her husband Pete of Kane, PA; Noah Foster of DuBois, PA, and Hayden Hemphill of DuBois, PA), several grandchildren, a sister (Brooke Bliss Cook & her husband Leroy of Woodland, PA), her mother & father-in-law (Don & Sandy Eberhart of Brockport, PA) and her step father (Lee “Squeak” Walter of Lanse, PA). There will be no public visitation and a funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations can be made to the Volunteer Hose Company # 1, P.O. Box 55, DuBois, PA 15801. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc is in charge of arrangements. On line condolences can be made to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/obituaries