All Obituaries

Ernest C. "Bink" Johnson, 81 , of Madera passed away peacefully Monday March 23, 2020. Born February 20, 1939, he was a son of the late Ernest W. and Helen (Finney) Johnson Bink was a life time member of the Houtzdale Loyal Order of Moose # 327, American Legion Freeberg Post #591, Croation Club, Smoke Run, and the Morann Rod and Gun Club. He served with the United States Army in France. Bink was employed by Lee Industries in Philipsburg until his retirement. He enjoyed...

Ruth O. "Toots" Love, 89, of Houtzdale, passed away from this earth to her heavenly home peacefully on Thursday March 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born  January 10. 1931 in Glen Hope, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Virginia (Bailor) Thomas. She was the oldest of six children. Ruth was an active community member in good standing with many church and social organizations. Ruth was a member of the New Hope Christian Fellowship Church,...

Ruby Louella (Brown) Pollick, 81 of Bloomington, went to be with her Savior on Saturday February 29, 2020 at Arista Care at Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale after a lengthy illness. Ruby was born in Bloomington to the late Homer and Mable (Rowles) Brown on July 23, 1938. She previously attended Susquehanna Community Church. She worked at Ward Steak House, McGregor Clothing Factory and Clearfield Cheese from which she retired. Ruby is survived by her husband, Donald. whom she married October 5,...

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...