All Obituaries

Warren Graffius, 64 of Ramey, passed away Sunday September 27, 2020 at his residence. Born October 26, 1955 in Philipsburg, his was the son of the late Zane W. Graffius and Loretta (Jones) Graffius of Ramey. He attended the Ramey United Methodist Church and was a member of the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #327, Morann Citizens Club, Croatian Club Lodge, Smoke Run,  and the Janesville Veterans of Foreign War Post # 1621. He retired from Hubler Bros. where he was employed as a...

Vivian Marshall of Brisbin passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020 at her  daughter's home in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents;  husband, Theodore; daughter, Renetta; sister, Marie; brothers William, Preston, and Leroy and a great niece Darlene Banks. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Shimmel and husband Richard, grandchildren Kodi Bell, Adrianna Rivera and Christian Rivera; nieces Joyce Woods and husband Darrell; Donna Leiphart and husband Jack;...

Warren Lee Thomas  88, of Houtzdale passed away Saturday September 5, 2020 at his residence.  Born May 2, 1932 in Brisbin, he was a son of the late Cyril and Jennette (Lobb) Thomas. Lee was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale, the Osceola Masonic Lodge #515 F&AM,  member and dedicated volunteer for the Houtzdale-Ramey EMS, and the Houtzdale Fire Co. for many years. He retired from Sears in 1993, where he was employed as  a service...

Elizabeth "Betty" Flood, 84, of Houtzdale, passed away Saturday  September 5,  2020 at her residence. Born February 15, 1936 in Houtzdale, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Vivian (Gonder) Martin. Betty was a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, Houtzdale. In her early years she was employed by General Cigar and later retired from Penn State University where she was employed in housekeeping. She was a avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. ...

Cora Mae Boulton, 90, of Houtzdale,  passed away peacefully surrounded by her  family on Sunday  August 30, 2020 Born January 29, 1930 in Houtzdale she was  a daughter of the late Emil J. and Martha (Courtot) Huber. Cora was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Houtzdale, Eastern Star, Houtzdale American Legion Auxiliary , and a founding member of the Knight Booster Club Ladies  Auxiliary . She was a devoted mother, a fantastic cook and a dedicated fan of...

Marlene M. Graham, 77, of Clearfield passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 at her residence. Born November 4, 1942 in Clearfield, she was a daughter of Melvin and Mae (Bloom) Owens. Marlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Curwensville. She was a notary for Graham Motors for over 20 years, and had been employed by the former Long Dairy and Burger King. Marlene was devoted to her family.  She enjoyed watching  her  husband , son and grandson race and was their...

 Marie D. Flango, 89 of  Philipsburg and formerly of Houtzdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her  family on Tuesday August 25, 2020 Born August 10, 1931 in Atlantic, rural Houtzdale   she was a daughter of the late Modest II and Celine (Finney) DuFour. Marie was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale and the church Rosary and Altar Society . She loved to  cook and bake for her family, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

  Deloris “Dee” Dufour Johnson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her home in Osceola Mills, PA, with her daughter Debbie and her beloved dog, Baby, beside her. She was born December 22, 1942 in Houtzdale, PA, to Alexander Dufour and Sophie Kislack Dufour, who both preceded her in death, and whom she missed dearly and spoke of often.  Dee was also preceded in death by her former husband, Arthur Johnson, who gave her the greatest gift of...

John Thomas Freeberg, 78 of Houtzdale and a guest of  Jefferson Manor, Brookville, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at the manor. Born July 23, 1942 in Houtzdale, he  was a son of Birger Axel  and Marie Lydia (Williams) Freeberg. In his younger years he drove truck for C & K Coal Company,  Chapman Trucking and Womeldorf  Trucking, where  he acquired life time friends He attended Clarion University in 1984 and was a graduate of Pittsburg Institute of...

Walter J Fudrow, 80, of Ramey and a guest of Windy Hill Village-Philipsburg Senior Living, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at the Village. Born June 25, 1940 in Barnesboro, he was a son of the late John W. and Carolyn (Malik) Fudrow. Walt was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Walt was first employed at Nabisco in New Jersey. He later along with his brother John owned and operated JWF Plumbing and Heating. He worked as a heating,...