All Obituaries

Edward L. Smeal, 87, of Philipsburg and formerly of Houtzdale, passed away Saturday June 11, 2022 in Clearfield, PA. Born on September 10, 1934 in West Decatur, he was a son of the late Roland “Dip” & Bertha Mae (Fleck) Smeal. Ed served in the Air Force and was stationed at Greenham Common in the United Kingdom. In his younger days he was active with the Moshannon Valley Forest Fire Association and served as Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 43, having also been a member...

Karen M "Tata" Hallman Yarger 66, a guest of Mt. Laurel Healthcare and Rehab Center, Clearfield and formerly of (Sanborn), rural Houtzdale, passed away Friday May 13,2022 at the center.  Born June 18,1955 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Milford and Doris Marie (Hayward) Hallman.  Karen was a devoted member of the Ohio United Methodist Church, Morgan Run.  As a homemaker she enjoyed gardening and canning the vegetables she raised. ...

Calvin "Bud" Dixon 77, of Sanborn, rural Houtzdale passed away Friday May 6, 2022 at Penn Highlands, DuBois.  Born July 7, 1944 in Morgan Run, rural West Decatur, he was a son of the late Robert Bruce and Edna (Oswalt) Dixon  As an active member of the Sanborn Church of God, he was the Sunday School superintendent and teacher.  Calvin took pride in his community and was willing to help where help was needed. He was a devote husband, father, and pappy. He enjoyed...

Shirley Henshaw, 91, of State College and formerly of Houtzdale, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.  Born April 23,1931 in Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura (Kent) Henshaw. Preceding her in death were her brother, George Henshaw, and sister, Phyllis Downs.  Shirley was a life-long devoted member of the Mt. Zion Primitive Methodist Church, Houtzdale.  She shared her many talents to support the...

Joseph "Mick" Kasubick 95, of Houtzdale, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022 at his residence.  Born March 8,1927 in Brisbin, he was a son of the late Albert and Margaret (Kauczka) Kasubick. Joseph was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale,  American Legion Freeberg Post # 591, former member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 327 and Houtzdale Fire Company. On September 26,1953, he married Elizabeth (Astare) Kasubick, who preceded him in death on July...

Emma Elizabeth Atkins 71, of Houtzdale, passed away Friday April 15, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born July 15,1950 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Ronald and Esther (Kennedy) Blake. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale and attended the Moshannon Valley Community Church, Ramey Emma attended the former Punxsutawney School of Cosmetology and received her cosmetology license in 1979. She owned and operated Emma Atkins Beauty Salon for...

Joseph "Buck" Selvage, 80, of Clearfield and formerly of Houtzdale, passed away Thursday April 14,2022 at home. Born September 6,1941 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late John and Ruby (Phillips) Selvage. Joe was a member of the United Mines Workers of America. He was employed by Rushton Mine until its closure then worked for Kitko Wood Products until having to leave the workplace due to health issues. Buck enjoyed tackling projects and working with his hands.  He...

Robert Fedisson, 51 of Houtzdale, passed away Thursday April 7,2022 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born October 13,1970 in South Amboy, New Jersey, he was the son of the Paul Fedisson the late Delores (Dezaiffe) Atkins. Robert was employed at the former Commercial Envelope Factory, Altoona until his health declined. He loved the outdoors and spending time with friends. He was an avid Penn State and Steelers football fan. Robert is survived by his father Paul Fedisson of Avenel, New Jersey and...

Michael Cardinal, 62, of Houtzdale, passed away March 25,2022 at his home. Born January 15,1960 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Llewlyn "Mick" and Dora Fae (Rowles) Cardinal.  Michael was a member of the Brisbin Church of God and the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #327. He was formerly employed by Appalachian Wood Products Inc, Clearfield. In his early years he enjoyed riding motorcycles, but he always found time to tinker at things and work with his...

Bonnie Jo (Baker) Jedamzik of Houtzdale, PA passed away on one of her favorite days, St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022, after a short illness surrounded by family. She was born in Westover, PA. She attended HWB (Moshannon Valley) and graduated in 1959. Bonnie then went to school to become a licensed cosmetologist. Bonnie worked in dietary and as a unit clerk at Philipsburg Hospital for many years until retirement when the hospital closed. Besides spending time with her family and close...