Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Lillian Housel Tressler February 21, 1926 November 11, 2016 Lillian Housel Tressler, 90, of Bellefonte, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Centre Crest in Bellefonte. Lillian was the daughter of the late Guy Housel and Marie Housel Kellerman, both of Bellefonte. Lillian graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1943. She played and traveled with the Bellefonte Banjo...

Nov 2, 2016

Ronald “Ron” Eberly, of DuBois died Nov. 2, 2016, in Conemaugh Memorial Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, Pa., after a short illness. He was born Nov. 26, 1957, in DuBois, the son of Glenn and Madolyn Eberly. He graduated from DuBois Area High School. He worked as a partner for M&H Home Improvements in Tonawanda, N.Y., for many years, returned...

Oct 30, 2016

Sally Ann Cummings, 82, of Grampian died on October 30, 2016 in her home after a brief illness. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a graduate of All Saints High School in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by two sons and a daughter:  Dan Cummings and his wife Alexa of Grampian, Frank Cummings and...

Oct 24, 2016

Marjorie Mae Dippold, 94 of Clearfield and formerly of Ridgway passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at home with her family in Glen Richey. Born September 10, 1922 in Ridgway, she was the daughter of Acie Shilk and Margaret Ott Shilk. She worked for Stackpole Corp., in St. Marys PA for over 30 years before retiring. She is survived by...

Oct 11, 2016

Larry Peters, 66, of Clearfield passed away Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Penn Highlands Clearfield, after a long undeterred battle with cancer. Born on December 29, 1949 in Grove City, Pa son of Charles E. Peters and Elizabeth Hedglin Peters. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Peters; his two children Melanie Rose and Thomas Peters; his two grandchildren Gabriel...

Sep 23, 2016

James “Stratus” Lansberry, age 59 passed on Friday, September 23, 2016, at his residence in DuBois, PA surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born on February 2, 1957, in Clearfield to Dorwyn and Shirley Lansberry.  Jim was a 1975 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. Jim lived his life following his dream of being a musician.  He spent...

Sep 7, 2016

Patrick A. Bergum, 57, of West Decatur, passed away on September 7, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 15, 1959 in Lackawanna, NY, the son of Arthur and Joan Bergum (Haines Zelenky), both deceased. Patrick was Catholic by faith. Patrick Bergum graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1977 and began his career working for Benedict Auto...

Aug 28, 2016

Leslie “Rusty” Watson Beers, age 76, passed on Sunday, August 28, 2016, in Tyrone, PA. He was born on February 5, 1940, in Rochester to Joseph and Margaret Jurich.

Aug 17, 2016

Betty June Stultz, 86 passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2016 in Holidaysburg. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Gressley.

Aug 7, 2016

Gregory Elliot Modie passed away August 7, 2016, in Bellefonte. He was a resident of Boalsburg where he lived with his mother, Phyllis Day. Greg was born on June 7, 1964, in Mariemont, Ohio. He graduated from State College High School in 1982. He moved to California shortly after high school for a short period but spent most of his...

May 23, 2016

Virginia Ann (Schmalstig) Marshall of Pleasant Gap passed away on Monday May 23, 2016 in Hershey, PA

Jan 11, 2016

Lucy Weisgarber, 92, of Hyde died Wednesday, January 11, 2016 at Mountain Laurel Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born in New York City to Antonio and Antoinette (Stratta) Battistella. She was the last of her generation. She is survived by two sons, John Weisgarber, Jr and his wife Sharon; Dennis Weisgarber and his fiancé, Tammy Wallace; one granddaughter, Melissa...

John C. Suhoney Jr., 46, died on Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born on May 12, 1971 in Philipsburg, a son of John and Melinda (Frantz) Suhoney. John was a skilled mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Robin Suhoney; three children, Kassie Heeman, John Suhoney III and Zacharias Suhoney; five brothers, Jamie, Jeff, George, Josh and Dorsey; and...

James W. “Jim” Morning, 65, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edna Mae and Thomas Morning. Surviving are his wife, Trudy; and two brothers: Thomas (Pat) and Michael, both of Altoona; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters: Barbara, Judy, Sylvia, Susan and Bonnie. A private...

Peter Lewis Miele, 65 of Clearfield passed away on Saturday March 3, 2018 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Peter was born in Clearfield, PA on November 29, 1952, a son of the late Lewis and Theodora (Barber) Miele. A celebration of life will be held on September 1, 2018 at 11 AM at Curwensville Dam Pavilion 3. PA Simple Cremation is...

Mary E. Beish, 86,of Bigler died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born on August 11, 1931 in West Decatur, a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Green) Bumbarger. Mrs. Beish retired after years of employment at General Cigar.  As a hobby, she loved gardening and was very proud of...

Frederick Scott Graham, 63, of Morrisdale died on April 30, 2018 at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. He was most recently employed as a welder at Rich Drill in Philipsburg. As per his wishes, there will be no public visitation observed. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Hallard A. Rossman, 73, of Spring Mills died on Monday, May 14, 2018. He was the son of the late Lester and Emma (Zettle) Rossman. Mr. Rossman had been employed as a truck driver for many years, most recently delivering milk. As per his wishes, there will be no public services observed. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with...