All Obituaries

John G. "Jack" Gallagher, 75, of Dubois and formerly of Brisbin, died Thursday May 8, 2019 at the Dubois Nursing Home. Born June 18, 1943 in Brisbin, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Custer) Gallagher. Jack was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale and a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He was employed by Goodwill Industries in Philipsburg and Dubois until his retirement. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a half sister. There...

   Michael R. Kawa, 78 , died peacefully on April 9, 2019 at his home in Houtzdale. He was born on January 23, 1941 in Beccaria, the first son of Michael T. Kawa and Eva (Munjack) Kawa. Michael was a member of St. Barbara's PNCC of Houtzdale He served as a Spec. 4 in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. During his time of service he was an auto mechanic instructor at West Point Academy every summer.  After his service he was employed at Piper Aircraft, then as a...

  George D. Kohute Jr., 81 of Ramey passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 at his residence. Born April 14, 1937 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of George David Kohute Sr. and Vera Anna (Raab) Kohute. George was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey and the DuBois Pennsylvania Humanitarian Riders. He owned several local area business and retired from I.B.M. in 1970. George enjoyed going to the gym, long walks on the mountain, jogging, and especially spending time with his wife...

  Ginger Elaine Hayward 54, of Houtzdale passed away Friday March 8, 2019 at her residence. Born June 26, 1964 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hanna Sr. and Frances (Love) Heitzenrater of Marion Center. Ginger was a homemaker and the thing she enjoyed most was taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. On December 24, 2002 she married Donny Hayward who survives at home. Along with her husband she is survived by two daughters; Kasandra McGarry...

  George Rosenberg 80, of Houtzdale, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 6, 1938 in Coalport, he was the son of Paul and Willmena (Fegan) Rosenberg. George was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Valley Council # 10376, Houtzdale, Clearfield 4th Degree Assembly #952 and the Houtzdale Lions Club. He served honorably in the United States Army. George was president of R&R...

  Francina Krauss, 92, of Houtzdale passed away Saturday February 16, 2019 at Penn Highlands Clearfield.  Born September 22, 1926 in Irvona, she was the daughter of the late Addie and Rachael (Ball) Howe. She was a member of the Glen Hope Methodist Church. Francina was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her family. She loved music and enjoyed listening to her late husband sing in the Horseshoe Chorus and the Nittany Knight Chorus. She married Ralph A. Krauss, who preceded her...

      Florence I. Dufour, 89, of Houtzdale, and a guest of Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian passed away Thursday Feb. 7, 2019 at the Village. Born November 18, 1929 in Sanborn rural Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Goss) Jarrett. Florence was formerly employed as a secretary  for Lloyd Manufacturing in Houtzdale. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, traveling, playing the piano, and she loved to...

Joanne D. Reifer,  85 of Houtzdale died Thursday January 31, 2019 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born January 12, 1934, in Houtzdale she was the daughter of the late Amil and Mary (Timchak) Johnson. Joanne was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Joanne was a homemaker and a care giver for many individuals in the Houtzdale area. She was formerly employed at Care Free Manor in Osceola.  She enjoyed gambling, bingo, and especially enjoyed cheering for her...

Delores Hamaty Thompson, 90, of Houtzdale, passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. Born December 15, 1928 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Oliver R. and Edna C. Smith. Delores was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Houtzdale. She was a 1946 graduate of Philipsburg High School and a 1950 graduate of the School of Nursing at Philipsburg State General Hospital where she was employed as a register nurse for many years. She and her first...

  Lowell Finney 76, a guest of Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian, Philipsburg died Tuesday January 15, 2019 at the Village. Born November 5, 1942 in (Atlantic) Houtzdale, he was a son of Merine (Dersin) Finney of Boalsburg and the late Florman Finney. Lowell was a member of Camp Rolling Rock and was employed at the Cigar Factory in Philipsburg until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie and spending time with his nieces and nephews On October 20, 1973 he married Lena...