All Obituaries

Philip E. Kitko Jr, 84 of Houtzdale, died Friday August 16, 2019 at his residence. Born October 12, 1934 in Madera, he was the son of the late Philip E. and Victoria (Wroblesky) Kitko. Philip was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, the Croatian Club,  Smoke Run, Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose #327, Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6321, Janesville, Morann Citizens Club, and the BPO Elks Lodge #1173, Philipsburg. He served with the Unites States Army...

Betty Carson, 92, a guest of Colonial Court Yard, Tyrone and formerly of Brisbin, died Saturday August 3, 2019 at Colonial Court Yard. Born August 27, 1926 in Brisbin, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Mabel (Sankey) Lobb. Betty was a member of the Brisbin Baptist Church. She completed her LPN training at Clearfield Hospital in 1947 and was employed at the Hospital until her retirement.  Following her retirement she continued to do private duty nursing and volunteered for...

 Alice Marien, 92, a guest of Ridgeview Elder Care, Curwensville and formerly of Houtzdale, died Saturday July 27, 2019 at Ridgeview. Born September 8, 1926 in New Castle, rural  Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nora (Kephart) Kizer. Alice was a member of the First Church of God, Brisbin. She was employed by Sylvania in Houtzdale until its closing and retired from Charles Navasky Co. in Chester Hill. Alice enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...

    Patricia L. Britten 89, a guest of Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehab Center, Clearfield and formerly of Brisbin, died Saturday July 20, 2019 at the center. Born in Lewistown on November 21, 1929, she was the daughter of the late David and Minnie (Dixon) Jackson. Patricia was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Houtzdale and a former member of the Eastern Star and Rebecca Lodge. She attended Osceola High School and was a graduate of Empire Beauty School in...

Margaret A. Timchak, 87, a guest of Windy Hill Village of the Presbyterian, Philipsburg, died Thursday July 18, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born November 13, 1931 in Osceola Mills, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Edna (Kephart) Walstrom. Margaret was employed at JBC Sewing Factory in Madera and retired from General Cigar Factory in Philipsburg. She enjoyed camping, fishing and tending to her garden. Margaret was married to Gerald Timchak, who preceded her in...

John G. "Jack" Gallagher, 75, of Dubois and formerly of Brisbin, died Thursday May 8, 2019 at the Dubois Nursing Home. Born June 18, 1943 in Brisbin, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Custer) Gallagher. Jack was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale and a graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. He was employed by Goodwill Industries in Philipsburg and Dubois until his retirement. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a half sister. There...

   Michael R. Kawa, 78 , died peacefully on April 9, 2019 at his home in Houtzdale. He was born on January 23, 1941 in Beccaria, the first son of Michael T. Kawa and Eva (Munjack) Kawa. Michael was a member of St. Barbara's PNCC of Houtzdale He served as a Spec. 4 in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. During his time of service he was an auto mechanic instructor at West Point Academy every summer.  After his service he was employed at Piper Aircraft, then as a...

  George D. Kohute Jr., 81 of Ramey passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 at his residence. Born April 14, 1937 in Elmira, NY, he was the son of George David Kohute Sr. and Vera Anna (Raab) Kohute. George was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey and the DuBois Pennsylvania Humanitarian Riders. He owned several local area business and retired from I.B.M. in 1970. George enjoyed going to the gym, long walks on the mountain, jogging, and especially spending time with his wife...

  Ginger Elaine Hayward 54, of Houtzdale passed away Friday March 8, 2019 at her residence. Born June 26, 1964 in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Hanna Sr. and Frances (Love) Heitzenrater of Marion Center. Ginger was a homemaker and the thing she enjoyed most was taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. On December 24, 2002 she married Donny Hayward who survives at home. Along with her husband she is survived by two daughters; Kasandra McGarry...

  George Rosenberg 80, of Houtzdale, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born April 6, 1938 in Coalport, he was the son of Paul and Willmena (Fegan) Rosenberg. George was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Valley Council # 10376, Houtzdale, Clearfield 4th Degree Assembly #952 and the Houtzdale Lions Club. He served honorably in the United States Army. George was president of R&R...