All Obituaries

Sandra Jean Dillon "Sandie", 64 of Morann, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her residence. Born January 26, 1956 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Olga (Temo) Bezilla. Sandie was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale. She was a 1973 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School, a 1974 graduate of Altoona Beauty School where she received her teaching...

Angeline Barto, 98 of Doylestown and formerly of Fernwood, rural Smithmill, passed away Friday February 14, 2020 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. Born July 10, 1921 in Fernwood, she was a daughter of the late John and Caroline (Liberitti) Genesi. Angeline was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey. She was employed by the former Penn Shire Clothing Factory in Philipsburg as a top sticher until her retirement. Angeline liked spending time with her friends at the Houtzdale...

Marion L. Hopkins, 101 of Houtzdale passed away Saturday December 21, 2019 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born  October 23, 1918 in Sterling, rural Houtzdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eliza (Sharpless) Archer. Marion was a 1937 graduate of Houtzdale High School. She was a life time member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale. Marion enjoyed watching and attending sporting events, especially wrestling, visits with her grandchildren and...

Wendell N. Weatherholtz Sr. 81, of Allport passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Penn Highlands Dubois. Born December 7, 1937 in Martinsburg, WV, he was a son of David and Virginia (Zepp) Weatherholtz. Wendell was a self employed truck driver until his retirement. He along with his wife were Foster Care Parents since 1995. They have fostered over 200 children. Wendell enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. On July 22, 1956 he...

Chester Thompson Sr., 93 of Brisbin, passed away Friday November 8, 2019 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. Born July 25, 1926 in Houtzdale, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie(Sharpless) Thompson. He was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church. Chester was a proud United States Navy Combat Veteran, who served in the South Pacific as a tail gunner during WW II. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wrestling and especially enjoy watching his grandchildren play...

Pastor Donald M. Wilson, a resident of Brisbin, PA, passed away peacefully Friday October 18th, 2019 at Windy Hill Village surrounded by family at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Evans) Wilson; his children Donald (Sylvia) Wilson, Daniel (Lisa) Wilson, and Joy (Jim) Howard; his grandchildren Chad (Tommi Felton) Harvey and Alaina (Andrew Zapf) Wilson; his great-grandchildren Annalyse and Kileigh Harvey and Azalea Zapf; and his brother Bob Wilson. He was predeceased by his...

Martha Louise Tatanish, 87 of Smithmill, passed away Saturday October 12, 2019. Born February 16, 1932 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Wasco and Anna (Semetosky) Lashinsky. Martha was a member of St. Barbara’s Polish National Catholic Church, Houtzdale She was a graduate of Bigler Township High School. Martha served as past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #6321 Ladies Auxiliary, Smithmill,  was elected six terms as the Gulich Township...

        Dora Marie McGraw , age 102, a resident of Brisbin, PA, passed away gracefully just as she wished in Florida on October 8.  She lived a full life and was a true joy.  She was the daughter of Lee McGraw and Minnie (Ulrich) McGraw who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Leroy, William and Dorsey Preston McGraw.  She is survived by her sister, Vivian Marshall of Brisbin; nieces Joyce (McGraw) Woods, Donna...

Richard A. "Dick" Waite Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday October 6, 2019 at Epworth Manor Tyrone. Born April 11, 1947 in Philipsburg, he was the son of the late Ralph M. and Sarah J (Wilkes) Waite. Dick resided in Ohio before moving to Houtzdale and attended Moshannon Valley High School. On June 25, 1966 he married Patricia Jane (Lanich) Waite, who survives at home. Dick was a former loyal and proud member of the Houtzdale Moose Lodge # 327. He was employed as a supervisor...

  James Dale Taylor, 71 of Philipsburg, passed away Thursday September 19, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Danville. Born March 22, 1948 in Philipsburg, he was a son of the late Jonathan Dale Taylor and Hazel C. (Holt) Taylor. On May 29, 1970 he married Doris (Krysiak) Taylor, who survives at home. Jim was an active member of St. Barbara's Parish in Houtzdale and an officer of the Reliance Fire Company in Philipsburg. He was employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad until his...