All Obituaries

Louise Teresa Wehrmann   June 5, 1921 – March 25, 2023 The world lost a bright star on Saturday March 25th when Louise Wehrmann passed away at home at the age of 101. She was born to Nicolene and Charles Cravotta in Blacklick, Indiana County, PA.  In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her siblings: Angelo (Ruth) Cravotta, Phillip (Eva) Cravotta and Josephine (Joseph) DiStefano and her niece Yvonne Cravotta. She is survived by her loving daughters:...

Paul  Wayne Clancy Sr., 81, of Houtzdale, passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center , State College, PA. Born June 1, 1941, in Madera, he was the son of the late Chester and Beatrice (Peck) Clancy. He was a member of First United Methodist  Church, Houtzdale. Paul served on the Houtzdale Municipal Sewer Authority and Borough Council for many years.  He was a member of the Council of Government and the Houtzdale American Legion Post #591. He...

Monica Celeste Chincharick, 65, of Ramey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born April 16,1957 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Magensky) Chincharick. Monica was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. She was employed as a Vascular Ultrasound Technician for Dr. Shanoudy in Altoona until her retirement. Monica enjoyed baking. She was famous for her chocolate...

Marie Lynn (Sinclair) Smith, 60, of Smithmill passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday March 1,2023.  Born May 24,1962 in York, she was a daughter of the late Francis (Gene) Sinclair and Kathryn (Peacock) Longe and her husband Thomas of Irvona. Marie attended the Brisbin First Church of God. She was formerly employed at Advanced Powder Products of Philipsburg.  Marie crocheted special items with love for her family and friends, and she cherished spending...

William David Murawski (83) of Ginter, Pennsylvania died peacefully on February 14, 2023.    Born November 24, 1939, in Morann, PA to Joseph and Susanna (Andras) Murawski, he came into the world with an unexpected twin brother, much to his parents’ surprise. At a very young age Bill demonstrated a love for the outdoors.  He spent countless hours hunting, fishing and exploring the woods around their home with his brothers and friends. He...

Patricia "Pat" Clancy, 79, of Houtzdale, passed away Saturday February 11,2023 at Penn Highlands Tyrone. Born March 21, 1943, in Fernwood, rural Janesville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Holobink) Refalsky. She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. Pat was formerly employed at Iraca's Restaurant, Uni Mart, Quick Check and retired from Bi Lo in Houtzdale. Pat enjoyed cooking, baking, watching court shows, reading...

Samuel Ray Smeal, 54, of Houtzdale, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord Wednesday December 28, 2022. Born October 31, 1968, in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Leroy C. and Nancy C. (McKay) Smeal. Sam is survived by his son Mason; siblings Deb Dufour and her husband Rich, James Smeal and wife Lori, Lisa Richardson and husband Rick, Jennifer Hite, Charles Smeal and Doug Smeal, along with many nieces and nephews. He worked at the Walmart Distribution Center.  Sam was a proud...

Regina "Jeanie" O'Neill, 74, of Philipsburg, passed away Wednesday December 21,2022 at her residence. Born November 13, 1948, in Houtzdale, she was a daughter of the late Margaret (Rackovan) Delansky. Jeanie was catholic by faith. She was a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School and attended Suny College in New Paltz, New York. Jeanie was an artist in progress, an exceptional painter and articulate crafter.  She loved dogs and was a very generous person. She...

Genevieve Gallagher, 88 of Houtzdale and a guest of Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehab Center, passed away Saturday December 17, 2022 at the center. Born March 6,1934 in Morann, she was a daughter of the late Frank J. and Sophie (Osinski)  Gmerek. Genevieve was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Victoria #646. She was a 1952 graduate of Madera High School.   She was employed as...

Florence Janocko Kasubick, 98, of Houtzdale, passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born May 12, 1924 in Morann, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Susie (Thomas) Janocko. Florence was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Victoria #646 and the Houtzdale American Legion Auxiliary. She was a 1942 graduate of Madera School.  She was first employed at...