All Obituaries

Gerald W. Yaple, 72, of Houtzdale, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born February 6, 1949, in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late William and Barbara (Clewell) Yaple. Gerald graduated from Benton High in 1968 and moved to Houtzdale that summer.  He worked on the family farm until 1983 when he went to work for Flango Brothers and later Swistock Corporation in the coal industry. He retired in 2015 from Glenn O. Hawbaker...

Anna Mae Smeal, 85, of Houtzdale, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022. Born October 10, 1936 in Houtzdale she was a daughter of the late Emil J. and Martha (Courtot) Huber. Anna Mae was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Houtzdale, and had worked at the former General Cigar. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt who loved caring for others, especially children. On April 19, 1969 she married Edward L. Smeal of West Decatur. Anna Mae is survived by her husband;...

Darrell L. "Skin" Kephart, 72, passed away Tuesday December 28, 2021 at his residence. Born December 26, 1949 in Newtown, he was a son of the late Leland and Hazel (Richner) Kephart. Darrell was a member of the Brisbin Church of God, a 52 year member of the local 126 and 459 IBEW, lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #327, Osceola Masonic Lodge #515, Shriners, the Jaffa Gester Club, Jaffa Antique Car Club, Jaffa Oriental Band, and member of numerous local...

On November 20, 2021, Adele (Shamoon) Sahlaney passed away peacefully in her home. She was in the 98th year of a wonderful life. Adele was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. In her teens, she worked as a model at Abraham & Straus and later became a licensed cosmetologist. When she was 23, Adele met her future husband, Simon Sahlaney. The couple had many things in common, except for one thing. Adele was a lifelong city girl and Simon a country gent,...

John James Glowacki    John James Glowacki, 91, of Mayfield Village, passed away Tuesday,   Nov. 9, 2021, at his residence with his wife by his side.    He was born May 8, 1930, in Houtzdale, Pa.    John served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, was a member of St. Christine's Church in Euclid and spent 25 years attending Adoration at St. Williams Church in Euclid. John served as the Commander of the Polish Legions...

Margaret (Peggy) Miscavish, 91 of Houtzdale, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. Born on July 22, 1930 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn (Polinsky) Miscavish. Peggy was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. She devoted her life to caring for others, especially her siblings.  She enjoyed spending time with her family on special occasions and holidays. Peggy enjoyed crossword...

Edward John Kokosko, 52 of Houtzdale, passed away Tuesday November 2, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born March 20, 1969 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Barbara Ann (Patkalitsky) Kokosko and Carl Edward Kokosko of Houtzdale. Eddie was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School and received  his bachelors degree from Wesleyan  College, where he played baseball. He was a member of Holy Protection St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in  Sheraton,...

Owings, MD -  Daniel Anthony Dugan, 70, died peacefully after a two year battle with ALS on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at his home with his devoted wife Debbie of 47 years at his side. He was born on January 5, 1951 in Morann, PA, the son of Gertrude Bridget Magensky and Haney Peter Dugan. After graduating from Moshannon Valley High School in 1968 he began his career with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, first as a patrol officer, then acting sergeant in the 2nd...

On October 5, 2021, Frank Harchak, a loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 95 at the Windy Hill Village.  Frank was born on September 1926, in Houtzdale, Pa.  From 1944 until 1946, he served in the United States Navy as a Motor Machinist's Mate 3rd Class.  While in the US Navy, he earned the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. On November 1955, he married Mim Bacher and together they raised...

  Michael J. "Bull" Dobish, 73 of Houtzdale went peacefully to his eternal rest on Friday October 1, 2021. Born May 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Michael J. Dobish and Josephine (Laskowsky) Dobish. Michael was employed as a correctional officer at the Houtzdale State Correctional Institution until his retirement. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Michael enjoyed hunting, watching football games, playing softball, working crossword...