All Obituaries

Gladys K. "Katie" John, 79, of 715 Falconer Street, and former of Sinclairville and Jamestown NY died peacefully Thursday November 17, 2022 in Lutheran. A native of Brisbin, PA, Katie was one of eleven children born to the late Evan and Myrtle (Kephart) John. She enjoyed the many years she attended Adult Daycare in Jamestown.  She loved to play bingo, take pictures, make crafts and shop.  People seemed to always recognize her and greet her anywhere she went. The...

            Emma Jean (Smith) Srock, a resident of Colonial Courtyard of Clearfield, formerly of Ginter, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Colonial Courtyard of Clearfield.             Born August 28, 1932 in Ashland, rural Houtzdale, she was the daughter of Earl and Rhoda (Kephart) Smith.             Mrs. Srock was a...

Mary (Evans) Powell, 82, of Houtzdale, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family. Born June 9, 1940, in Hirwaun, South Wales, UK, to the late Emlyn and Ann (Rossiter) Evans. After graduating from Gadlys Girls School in Aterdare,South Wales, Mary met the love of her life, Glyn D. Powell, and got married on September 11, 1965, in the Church of England, he survives. They both emigrated to Houtzdale in1993, where shortly after their...

Richard Lynn Nicholson, 65, of Houtzdale, passed away Saturday September 10,2022 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born October 23, 1956 in Dubois, he was the son of the late Clyde and Shirley (Jones) Nicholson. Richard was a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsman's Club, Frenchville. He retired after 23 years as Mobile Plant Technician for Glenn O. Hawbaker, State College. Richard enjoyed everything about the outdoors. Especially hunting, ATV riding, and he was...

David Mark Churner,73, of Brisbin, was released from his Alzheimer's ravaged body into the arms of the angels on Sunday, September 4,2022 at Knickbocker Villa, Clearfield. Born August 17, 1949 in Philipsburg, he was the son late Samuel L. and Mary Richardson Churner of Madera. David was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He owned and operated 3D Carpet Cleaning of State College until he opened D.M. Churner Beverage in Houtzdale in the 1970's. He retired after almost 40...

Doris Kathryn Lloyd Smith, 95, of Houtzdale and a guest of Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian Homes, Philipsburg, passed away Wednesday August 31, 2022 at the home.  Doris Kay was born May 16, 1927 at the Philipsburg State General Hospital, Philipsburg. She was the daughter of the late Clair and Floss (Lobb) Lloyd of Brisbin and the widow of Maurice E. Smith of Pittsburgh. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Thomas H. and James M. Smith and a...

James Francis Callovini peacfully went with the Lord on Tuesday, August 23,2022.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Francis Callovini, his infant brother, Robert, his mother-in-law Evelyn Tubo, and his brother-in-law, Randy Tubo. He was married for 43 years to his beloved wife, Nancy (Tubo) Callovini.  Jim was the proud and loving father to, Jamie (Aaron) Isaacson, Danielle (Kenny) Dunsmore, and Dr. Craig Callovini.  Jim was blessed to be the grandfather...

Robert J. "Bob" Dillen, 63, of Houtzdale, passed away Monday August  22,2022 at his residence. Born March 13, 1959 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Thomas G. Dillen and Hermance Lefebvre. Bob served honorably in the United Sates Army. He was employed as a mechanic for RES Coal Co. Clearfield. Bob enjoyed spending time feeding the deer with his grandson.   He loved riding out on the mountain to his favorite spot "car wash" and making people...

Clair D. Smeal, 91, of Sanborn, rural Houtzdale and a guest of Mt. Laurel Healthcare and Rehab Center, Clearfield, passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at the center. Born September 11, 1930 in Sanborn, he was a son of the late Charles and Alice (Baughman) Smeal. Clair attended the Sanborn United Methodist Church. He received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars while serving as a sergeant with the United States Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement he was...

Leanora "Eleanor" Dobish 95, of Coalport and a guest of Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield, passed away Friday July 29, 2022 at Colonial Courtyard. Born January 24,1927 in Whiteside, rural Houtzdale, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Andrew and Ruth (Brown) Sklar. Eleanor was protestant by faith. She previously attended the Church of God in Brisbin and the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Beccaria. She was employed by various factories in the area and retired in 1987...