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Wayne Pawell

Wayne Pawell

Feb 6, 2023

Wayne Douglas Pawell, 76, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home in State College, PA. It is a profoundly heartbreaking loss to everyone who knew and loved this kind, intelligent, charming, witty, generous, quirky one-of-a-kind gentleman. Wayne was born June 4, 1946 in Abington, PA to Joseph Pawell and Mary (nee Stapley) Pawell. He was the eldest of...

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Jan 29, 2023

Mitchell Peasley Lewis, 70, of St. Marys (formerly of Emporium) passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 after a long battle with many health issues. Mitchell was born October 31, 1952 in Hammond, IN to June (Peasley) and Verne Lewis. His family moved to Smethport his senior year, and he graduated from Smethport Area High School in 1971. November 10, 1973...

Carol Petersen

Carol Petersen

Jan 24, 2023

Carol Lynne Petersen, 68, of Grampian, died Thursday January 24 at her residence. She was born in Long Beach, CA where she worked as a unit secretary. There will be no services for Ms. Petersen. PA Simple Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael Noonan

Michael Noonan

Jan 22, 2023

Dr. Michael J Noonan, 75, of Loretto, passed away at UPMC Altoona after an illness. He was born in Iowa, son of the late James Noonan and Mary Evelyn (Mehan)Noonan. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Bidoli, and their son and daughter, Jay and Lynlee Noonan. He also has a daughter, Laura Olinger, of Iowa. He has two brothers,...

Joanna Brocka

Joanna Brocka

Jan 22, 2023

Joanna M. Brocka, 72, died on Tuesday January 22 at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Born January 21, 1947 in Springfield, MA, daughter of Joseph and Mary Brocka. There will be no public services held for Joanna. PA Simple Cremation, Clearfield, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Samuel Mcgarry

Samuel Mcgarry

Jan 17, 2023

Samuel Guy McGarry, 50, of Curwensville, broke on through to the other side on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1972, in Clearfield, PA. He attended Curwensville Area High school and the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, where he graduated top of his class in the masonry program in 1992. Sam was...

Edward Schmidt

Edward Schmidt

Jan 3, 2023

Edward Matthew Schmidt Jr. (Eddie, Skeds), 41 of Clearfield, PA passed away on January 3, 2023. Eddie was born on March 5, 1981 to the late Edward Matthew Schmidt Sr of Brookville, PA and Janet Lewis (Schmidt) who resides in Marshville, North Carolina. He grew up in Brookville, PA and went to Brookville Area Schools where he played baseball, football...

David Shrock

David Shrock

Dec 22, 2022

David Leslie Shrock, 82, died unexpectedly December 22, 2022 at his home in his beloved Chesterfield. David was born on the family farm on April 1, 1940 in Utahville, PA, the son of Doris Evelyn (Green) and Thomas Leo Shrock Sr. David adored his mother, who supported his artistic endeavors, and admired his dad’s work ethic and dedication to family....

John Mack

John Mack

Dec 4, 2022

John Joseph Mack born October 8, 1935, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born in Rossiter, PA to Giovanni DiMeco (aka John Mack) and Evelyn DiMeco (Caretti) (aka Evelyn Mack). He was the youngest of six, the only boy, and he helped to raise thousands of chickens at the family farm on Johnsonburg Rd, resulting in his nickname,...

Brian Smith

Brian Smith

Nov 29, 2022

Brian G. Smith, 63, beloved husband of Chris Smith, passed away Tuesday morning after a 6 month battle with colon cancer. He leaves behind his two loving sons, Michael Smith and Seth Smith (Ashley Andrews) with whom he shared countless fond memories. The son of Carolyn (Wiggins) and Gerald Smith, Brian grew up in Bellwood, graduating from Bellwood Antis High...

Terry Haney

Terry Haney

Nov 27, 2022

Terry Edward Haney, 69, of Clearfield, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home. Born January 22, 1953 in Clearfield, PA, he was the son the late Bernard O. Haney and Margaret C. (Stonebraker) Haney. Terry was a 1971 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. On June 5, 1999, he wed Sally (Morrison) Haney in Clearfield. Terry held...

Angie Weston

Angie Weston

Nov 17, 2022

Angie D (Hepfer) Weston, 57, of Grampian passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. She was born on June 12, 1965 in DuBois, a daughter of Don and Barbara Carol (Danvir) Hepfer. Angie was a 1983 graduate of Curwensville Area High School and obtained an Associate Degree in Specialized Business from DuBois Business College. After college...

Victoria Lunn

Victoria Lunn

Nov 14, 2022

Victoria Ann Stiles Lunn died on November 14, 2022. Surviving is her husband, Kenneth A. Lunn of Ridgway; daughter, Amanda Lee Silsby of Coudersport; two sons, Kevin and Lucas both of Emporium; two grandsons, Colt Silsby and Dakota Silsby, and one granddaughter, Cheyene all of Coudersport. Also surviving is one sister, Rose Taylor of Lewis Run; two brothers, Michael Stiles...

James Cairns

James Cairns

Nov 13, 2022

James Alan Cairns, 71, of DuBois, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late Harry Ross and Ruth Fredericka (Baker) Cairns. James retired from Triangle Spring. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. Cairns; a brother, Harry Cairns; a stepson, Eric Laborde; a daughter-in-law, Maria Laborde; a step daughter, Michelle...

Teresa Deguzman

Teresa Deguzman

Nov 12, 2022

Teresa Catherine Deguzman was born to late John and Nancy Strausbaugh, in York, PA on January 21, 1962. She was immersed in the Punxsutawney community famous for ground hogs’ day. Where she found lifelong support thru friends, co-workers, and family. She a retired successful businesswoman in early years CEO of Deguzman’s Pottery building her legacy for 23 years. Teresa was...

Thomas Tripp

Thomas Tripp

Nov 12, 2022

Thomas "Tripp" Tripp, 55, left this world peacefully on November 12, 2022. He passed away of natural causes at his residence in Curry Run. He was a mechanic for many years before becoming disabled due to a three wheeler accident. He enjoyed making knives, rings, and various crafts. He liked helping his friends and spending time with his family. He...

Merle Bailey

Merle Bailey

Nov 8, 2022

Merle "Jim" Bailey passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on Nov. 8th 2022, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Coleen Bailey. He is also survived by his daughter Jodi, of Ridgway, his grandson Jim Olin also of Ridgway, and Nicole Olin of Bradford. His sister Ruth(Raymond Rougeux)...

Emma Russell

Emma Russell

Oct 22, 2022

Emma Jean Russell 81 of Grampian, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday October 22,2022 at Penn highlands Hospital Dubois, PA. Born December 15,1940 in Washington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Raleigh Largent and Ochel Angeline “Pat” (Naylor) Henderson. She is survived by her two children: a daughter Wendy and husband William Bowman of Curwensville, PA and...

Eric Laird

Eric Laird

Oct 21, 2022

Eric W. Laird 38, of Clearfield passed away at Clearfield Hospital, on October 21, 2022. He was the son of the late Joseph R. Laird and Laurie S. Fisher. Eric was a graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School, and then received an Associates Degree in Computer Science at South Hills Business School. He worked for Interfuse Systems of Clearfield....

Budd Painter

Budd Painter

Oct 19, 2022

Budd Howard (Howie) Painter Jr. passed away on October 19, 2022, from natural causes, at his home. He was born to the late Budd and Jewell (Fowler) Painter on July 31, 1957. He loved to pull ponies and graduated in 1975 from Punxsutawney Area School. Howie enjoyed watching old Westerns. He loved spending time with his daughter, son in law,...

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