All Obituaries

Al  R. Smeal, 79, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 29,2023 at his home in Sanborn. He was born on October 25,1943 in Philipsburg, the son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Mason) Smeal. Al was a 1963 graduate of Clearfield High School.  He was a lifelong farmer and also enjoyed restoring old cars.  He had been previously employed with Piper Aircraft and Swistock Coal, but first and foremost he worked for the Lord.  He loved Jesus and spent his time...

Michael Joseph Biancuzzo, 23 of Philipsburg, passed away Thursday September 28,2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 26,1999, in State College, he was the son of the late Steven Biancuzzo and Michele (Gresh) Wayne of Houtzdale. Michael was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, Houtzdale Fire Co #1, Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 327 and Morris Township Fire Co. He was employed in the Maintenance Dept of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Clearfield. Michael...

Raymond J. Wulderk, 95, of Houtzdale, passed away Saturday September 23, 2023, at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg. Born September 21, 1928, in Janesville, he was a son of the late Stephen and Hortense (Largenton) Wulderk. Ray was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, a member of Houtzdale American Legion Social Club and the Janesville VFW Social Club. He was employed at Ruston Mines until his retirement. Ray was a avid fisherman.  He was a dedicated fan of all...

Betty A. Rodkey, 97, a guest of Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville and formerly of Houtzdale, passed away Friday September 22,2023 at the center. Born March 30, 1926, in Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Woodle) Rodkey. She was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society, and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Saint Victoria #646. Betty was a graduate of Woodward Township High School, class...

Glenn R. Baughman, Sr., age 75, of Franklinville, NJ, passed away suddenly on September 9th, 2023.  Born in Philipsburg, PA, Glenn was raised in Sanborn, PA before moving to Franklinville in 1985. Glenn worked as an Area Superintendent & member of the IUPAT for Cannon Sline in Philadelphia, PA for 40+ years before retiring.  He was an avid deer & turkey hunter, enjoyed reading, playing computer games, and had a wealth of knowledge of war history.  Above all, Glenn...

Eugene Merrell Kephart, 74, of Houtzdale passed away Tuesday July 25, 2023 at Penn Highlands DuBois. Born October 23, 1948 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Merrell H. Kephart and Verna (Yarger ) Kephart. Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale and Osceola Masonic Lodge # 515 F&A.M. He was the Executive Director and founder of Cen-Clear Child Services.  He received his Doctorate Degree from Penn State University. Gene enjoyed participating in...

James L. "Jumbo" Southern, 53 of Madera, passed away Friday July 21, 2023 peacefully at his home after a battle with oral cancer. Born November 12, 1969 in Clearfield, he was a son of Caryn (Lee) Southern and the late Robert Southern Sr. Jim was a member of the Madera Presbyterian Church, Houtzdale Fire Company #1, Osceola Masonic Lodge # 515 F&A.M., and the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #327. After graduating from Moshannon Valley High School in 1988 he went on to...

Dewaine Russell Kephart Sr., went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 25,2023. He died peacefully at his homestead on the outskirts of Osceola Mills, surrounded by his family. Dewaine was born on January 9, 1943 in Philipsburg at the Benson's Sanitarium.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Althea Kephart. On September 29, 1962 in the New Castle Church, he wed his wife Melvina (Henry) Kephart, who survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...

Edward M Thompson, 73, of Houtzdale passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian Homes, Philipsburg. Born February 15, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Anna (Leskovansky) Thompson. Ed was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale and the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #327. He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Ed was a avid NASCAR, Steelers and Penguins fan.  He enjoyed...

Phillip M. Kerfoot, 73, of Morann, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023 at UPMC Altoona after battling multiple myeloma. Born February 25, 1950 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Albert and Violet (Vaux) Kerfoot.  While serving as corporal in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he received the Vietnam Service Medal with one star. Phillip retired from the Department of Corrections as a Sergeant at SCI Houtzdale in 2015. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns and was a member of...