All Obituaries

Yvonne E. Grattan, 90, of Houtzdale and a guest of Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab Center, Curwensville passed away Saturday February 28, 2026 at the Center. Born January 5,1936 in Rose Bud (rural Coalport), she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (McClelland) Sinclair. Yvonne was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey. She retired from Weis Market, Philipsburg, after 20 years of service. Yvonne loved to go on shopping trips. She was an avid reader, enjoyed word ...

Patricia A. Sheridan, 96, a guest of Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone, passed away Monday February 16, 2026 at the Courtyard. Born May 13,1929 in Hollidaysburg, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Burket) Baldwin. Prior to moving to Colonial Courtyard she resided with her nephew Jerry Bowman in Houtzdale. Patricia enjoyed going to church services, playing bingo, socializing with friends and going on outings. She received her bachelor's and master's degree from the Woman's Hospital ...

Theodore "Ted" Holobinko, 94, of Houtzdale, passed away Friday January 30,2026 at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. Born February 5,1931 in Beccaria, he was a son of the late Harry and Mary (Russian) Holobinko. Ted was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member and former commander of the Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6321. In his early years Ted ...

Chester "Chet" C. Thompson Jr., 76, of Brisbin, passed away Friday January 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Chet was born March 27, 1949, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Chester C. Thompson Sr. and Adolphine (Finney) Thompson. He was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus Council #10376, and a member of the Loyal order of Moose #327. Chet graduated from Moshannon Valley High School in 1967 and ...

Rozella Aughenbaugh Smeal, lovingly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2025, at DuBois Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 25, 1944, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Raymond James I. and Florence (Shubert) Aughenbaugh.  Rose’s greatest love was her faith. She loved the Lord and Jesus Christ more than anything and lived her life as a devoted servant to Him. A deeply ...

Joyce M. (McGraw) Woods, 81, of Brisbin, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2025 at Penn Highland, Clearfield. Born November 24, 1944 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Dorsey Preston and Mary Rose (Toubeau) McGraw. Joyce was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church. She was first employed by Matage Clothing Factory and retired from Charles Navasky and Co. where she was employed as a seamstress. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel L. Woods on December 7, 2025 ...

Darrel L Woods, 89, of Brisbin passed away Sunday December 7, 2025 at UPMC Dubois. Born August 12, 1936 in Osceola Mills, he was a son of the late John Woods and Martha (Harris) Puit. Darrel was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church. He was first employed at the Cigar Factory in Philipsburg and retired from Charles Navasky and Co. Darrel is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Joyce (McGraw) Woods. Also surviving are four sisters: Rose Patterson, Sara Poole, Dolly McGee, Mary Ann ...

Peggy S. Swanson, 80, of Houtzdale passed away Tuesday December 2, 2025 at her home. Born August 13, 1945 in Dearborn, MI, she was the daughter of Alfred C. and Margaret C (Sharpless) Furrow. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale and attended the New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, Houtzdale. Peggy was a 1963 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School and later in life received her paralegal certification. She was employed as a secretary for Bradford Coal and ...

Calvin M. Bowman, 25, of Houtzdale passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday November 26, 2025. Born April 30, 2000 in Clearfield, he was a son of Jerry C. Bowman and Cindy (Litzinger) Demko, both of Houtzdale. Calvin was a 2019 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He was employed by Track Builders Inc. a railroad construction company and was a self-employed HAVC contractor. Calvin worked proudly on the railroad and was known for his strong work ethics, big heart, and ...

Robert E. Brown, 89, of Houtzdale, passed away on Monday November 24, 2025 at Maybrook Hills Rehab and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Born January 17,1936 in Altoona, he was a son of the late Arthur and Sarah (Metzgar) Brown. Robert was a 1955 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and went on to have a successful career, retiring from PPG Industries after 37 years of service. At the age of 16, he worked for Planters Peanut, Altoona as "Mr. Peanut." A proud United States Army ...