ANDERSON, REBECCA L.

Philipsburg – Rebecca Lynn Anderson, 33, of Philipsburg, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Philipsburg Area Hospital. Born Sept. 21, 1972, at Altoona, she was the daughter of Paula Stachura of Philipsburg. Ms. Anderson was employed at Uni-Mart as a clerk. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her fiancé, Randy "Slim" Nearhood of Philipsburg; three sons, Dylan Hoover, Vegas Nearhood and Randy Robert Nearhood III, all of Philipsburg; a daughter, Mercedes Nearhood of Philipsburg; a brother, Leonard Bennett of Philipsburg; grandmother, Alice Kutruff of Irvona; great-grandmother, Ruth Diehl of Irvona; great-grandfather, Delbert Diehl of Irvona; and aunt; and two uncles. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with Rev. Sanders "Andy" Anderson and the Rev. Dewey Evans co-offciating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

BAIRD, LINA E.

Lina E.Baird of Irvona, died at 1:15 a.m. yesterday. She was born in Chest Twp, on July 12, 1881, a daughter of James and Esther (Hockenberry) Welsh, and in 1938 married William Baird, who died May 15, this year. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Killion of Irvona and Mrs. Minnie Bathgate of Altoona, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, after 7 p.m. today.

LaJose - Vincent Ballarotto, 81, of LaJose RD died in the Altoona Hospital Saturday at 9:05 p.m. He was born in Italy Feb. 28, 1893, a son of Luigi and Catherine (Peponie) Ballarotto. Surviving are his wife, the former Lucy Trape, five sons and one daughter: Luigi, Alex and Frank, all of LaJose RD; V. Wilson, Ansonville; Rudolph, Irvona RD; and Mrs. Martin (Linda) Miller, Vienna, Va. Eight grandchildren also survive. Mr. Ballarotto was a retired lumberman. He had resided in this country since 1913. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home at Irvona. Rev. Howard Swan will officiate and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. The family will receive friends today at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until time of services tomorrow. (The Progress July 29, 1974)

LaJose - Funeral services for Estie Barrett of Clarksburg, W. Va., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Fairview Baptist Church at LaJose R.D. Mr. Barrett, a former resident of LaJose, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the home of a granddaughter at Birmingham, Ala. The Rev. Nelson Harris of the Reynoldsville Baptist Church of West Virginia and the Rev. Howard Swan of the Fairview Baptist Church of LaJose R.D. will officicate at the services. Friends may call at the church from 1 p.m. Thursday until time of services. Mr. Barrett was born at LaJose R.D. Aug 3, 1888, a son of Edmund W. Barrett and Teressa (Bloom) Barrett. He was a member of the Reynoldville Baptist Church of West Virginia and a cement mason by trade. He is survived by three sons: Lewis, Robert and Harry, all of Clarksburg, W. Va.; three daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Holliday, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Mrs. Evelyn Kirk, Rockton; and Mrs. Eleanor Stull, Kenmore, N.Y. He also leaves 30 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and his wife, the former Virgie Lewis who died Sept. 20, 1962. (The Progress, December 17, 1963)

Irvona - Jonathan Derle Barto of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died as the result of an automobile accident there yesterday. Mr. Barto was the brother of the Rev. M. R. Barto of LaJose RD and George Barto of Coalport. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home at Irvona. Friends will be received in the funeral home at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. (The Progress June 21, 1968)

Westover - Funeral services for Derl Barto, 70 year old Westover native and Niagara Falls, N.Y. resident who died there Thursday, June 20 as the result of an automobile accident, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home at Irvona. The Rev. Howard McIlrath will officiate and interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home this afternoon and until the hour of services tomorrow. Family members reported that Mr. Barto apparently suffered a heart seizure while driving, causing his car to slam into a tree. He reportedly died instantly. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Edna Kitchen, Feb. 19, 1963. Born at Westover, Nov. 21, 1897, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Syberts) Barto, he is survived by the following step-children: Mrs. Elizabeth White, New Washington; Irvin Westover, Westover; Ray Westover, Erie; Mrs. Fern Weis, Erie; Mahlon, with the U.S. Army and Mrs. Jean Able, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Two brothers, the Rev. Ross Barto of LaJose RD and George Barto of Coalport survive as do two sisters: Mrs. Stella Hockenberry, Coalport, and Mrs. Bruce (Violet) Roland, Niagara Falls, N.Y. (The Progress June 22, 1968)

Irvona - Miss Helen Louise Barto, 50, of Rahway, N.J., formerly of Irvona, died in her home Tuesday, Jan. 21. Miss Barto was the daughter of Eula and the late Delbert Barto. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona. The Rev. William Chamberlin will officiate. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. (The Progress January 22, 1975)

Fort Myers, Fla. – Olive Battles, 90, of Fort Myers, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005. Born Sept. 3, 1914, at Irvona, she was a daughter of the Rev. Samuel W. McGarvey and Pearl (Lindsey) McGarvey. In 1937, she married the Rev. Robert W. Battles Sr. who died July 15, 1999. Mrs. Battles was a homemaker. She served as the pastor’s wife at churches at Jeanette and Meadville, Ottawa, Canada, Orlando, Fla., and the First Church of Alliance at New York City. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Robert W. Battles Jr., and is wife, Ruth, of Pinehurst, N.C., Samuel Battles and his wife, Trisha, of San Carlos, Calif., Timothy Battles and his wife, Carol, of Atlanta, Dennis Battles and his wife, Kathy, of St. Louis and John Battles and his wife, Rose, of Sarasota, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Battles was preceded in death by her parents. Friends will be received at Fairview Cemetery Friday at 9:45 a.m. where a graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Dr. Robert W. Battles Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow at the cemetery. Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, is in charge of the arrangements.

Irvona - Amos Beals of Irvona, died at 6 a.m. today in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. He was the husband of Mrs. Ruth Beals. Funeral arrangements in charge of the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, are incomplete. They will be published later along with an obituary.

Irvona - Amos M. Beals, 64, of Irvona, died in the Philipsburg State General Hospital yesterday at 6 a.m. He was born in Irvona Dec. 11, 1909, a son of Joseph and Margaret Williams Beals. His wife, the former Ruth Piper, whom he married Aug. 17, 1936, survives, as do four sisters and two brothers. They are Mrs. Bessie Lewis, Irvona RD; Mrs. Vera Miles, Irvona; Mrs. Mary Spangle, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mrs. Mettie Rush, Portage; James Beals, Coalport; and John Beals of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona. Rev. Richard Hackenberry will officiate. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 - 9 and until time of services Sunday. (The Progress April 20, 1974)

Mrs. Beals, 73, of Coalport, formerly of Irvona, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 1985, in Clearfield Hospital, after an extended illness. Mrs. Beals retired as a secretary from the Glendale High School on Feb. 28, 1977, after 28 years’ service. She was born July 17, 1912, in Altoona, the daughter of Elmer S. and Sarah (Spiedle) Piper, and married Amos M. Beals, who died April 19, 1974. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Burkholder, who died May 8, 1985. Mrs. Beals was a graduate of Hollidaysburg High School and Zeth Business School. She was a charter member of the Beccaria-Coalport-Irvona Business and Professional Women’s Club and a member of the Pennsylvania Retired Public School Employees Association, Ladies Auxiliary to the Glendale Volunteer Fire Company and United Methodist Church, Coalport. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday in the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

BEALS – Services for Ruth S. Beals of Coalport will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. Walter Patton. Interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday in the funeral home.

Coalport - Mrs. Fay L. Beals, 61, of Coalport died yesterday in her home. Born Dec. 1, 1911 in Olanta, Mrs. Beals was a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Stagner) Meckley. Her husband, James Beals survives, as do nine children: Richard of Scotch Plains, N.J.; Mrs. Ruth Custred of Houtzdale; Mrs. Dorothy Baum of Flinton; Mrs. Bessie Richards of Glasgow; Robert of Phoenix, Ariz.; Harold of Fallentimber; Clifford of Coalport; David of Roselle, N.J.; and Leroy of Ansonville. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and five brothers and sisters: Glenn of San Francisco; James of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs. Gladys McMasters of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs. Betty Karns of Eugene, Ore.; and Mrs. Helen Flood of Niagara Falls, N.Y. In addition, her stepmother, Mrs. Mary Meckley survives. Mrs. Beals was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Marcella. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona with the Rev. Howard Swan officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends may call now. (The Progress July 18, 1973)

Canton, Ohio - Kenneth L. Beck, 73, of Canton, Ohio, died Saturday at the Stark County Memorial Hospital, Lewisville, Ohio. His wife was the late Anna Belle Potts of Westover, Pa. The couple also formerly resided in Pittsburgh. He was born in Vandergrift, Pa., March 9, 1904. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and is survived by several step-children and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, Pa. The Rev. Herman Van Schooten will officiate. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow and until the hour of services of Wednesday. (The Progress January 14, 1974)

Lajose – Mrs. Anna M. Berger, 61, of Lajose RD, died at 1:08 a.m., Sunday, July 14 (1988), in the Altoona Hospital. Born Jan. 25, 1927, in Johnstown, the daughter of Irvin Sr. and Edna (Cochran) Feaster, she wed Howard Berger, who preceded her in death in May 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sons Dennis and Ray. Survivors include children Bobby of Cleveland, Tenn., Mrs. Ann Keith of Coalport RD, and Mrs. Donna Pellicer of Lake City, Fla.; brother and sisters, Irvin Feaster Jr. of Lajose RD, Jane Reeger of Irvona, Nancy Brown of Cheektowaga, N.Y., and Stella Klock of Morgan City, La., and eight grandchildren. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Edwin Hawk. Interment will be Fairview Cemetery, Lajose.

Ray Gene Berger, 23, of LaJose RD, died early Sunday morning in a head-on traffic collision on Route 53 near Coalport. Mr. Berger was born Sept. 15, 1950 at LaJose RD, a son of Ann Feaster Berger. He is survived by his wife, the former Linda Slovikosky; two sons, Ray and Allen at home; his mother of LaJose RD; and his grandmother, Edna Feaster of New York. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Denny of LaJose, Bobby of DuBois, Mrs. Russ (Ann) Keith of Coalport and Donna at home. Mr. Berger was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the John J. Greinader Funeral Home at Coalport with the Rev. J. Richard Hackenberry officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today and until time of services Tuesday. (The Progress May 20, 1974)

Irvona - Chalmer D. Bickford, 82, of Berwinsdale, Irvona R.D., died Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11:07 a.m. at Philipsburg State General Hospital. Born in Berwinsdale May 27, 1906, he was the son of the late William P. and Ella (Witherite) Bickford. On Feb. 21, 1934, in Blain City, he married Edna Miles, who survives along with two daughters, John Kennedy of Irvona R.D. and Mrs. Lynn (Patsy) Adam, of Coalport; two grandsons, Jeffrey Kennedy of Irvona and Evan Belin of Coalport; one grandson, Shawn Kennedy; and one brother Raymond Witherite of New Fame, N.Y. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America for 35 years and retired from PennDOT in 1971. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, with the Rev. James Clinton officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Irvona – Edna M. Bickford, 87, of Irvona died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Born Jan. 9, 1915, in Irvona, she was a daughter of Charles P. and Maude E. (Stephens) Miles. Mrs. Bickford was employed at McGregors Clothing and also worked in the Berwinsdale Post Office. She was a member of the former Berwinsdale Presbyterian Church. She was married to Chalmer Bickford, who died Sept. 17, 1988. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Kennedy of Irvona and Patsy Adam of Coalport; two grandchildren, Jeff Kennedy and his wife, Kathy, of Irvona and Evan Belin and his wife, Janice, of Pennington, N.J.; two great-grandchildren and Charlie Witherite, whom she raised. Mrs. Bickford was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; a brother and twin infant siblings. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Inc., Irvona, with Rev. Howard Swan officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. tonight and from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Flinton - Mrs. Catherine Black died at the home of her son, Clair, here at 11:20 p.m. Friday, March 4. A daughter of Anson and Mary Ann Williams, the deceased is survived by the following children: L.O. Black, Clair, Mrs. Bessie Kutruff and Mrs. Myrtle Dixon, all of Flinton; William, Fallentimber; Ralph, Coalport; Roy, Buffalo; Knappy, Westover; Chester, Warren, Ohio; Robert, U.S. Army in Washington D.C.; Mrs. Mary Fleck, Ernest; Mrs. Pearl Mullen and Mrs. Lucinda Lanich, all of Clearfield. Sixty-one grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one brother, Grant Williams, of Pittsburgh, also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m. from the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. L.E. McGarvey officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the home in Flinton until time of the services tomorrow. (The Progress March 7, 1949)

Services for Clair L. Black, 66, of Rosebud, Coalport RD, who died Monday, Nov. 30 of an apparent heart attack while hunting in Lyleville, Coalport RD, were held Thursday December 3 at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. The Rev. Dan Leplogle officiated, assisted by the Rev. Melvin Dixon. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. He as born in Flinton RD March 15, 1915, the son of Joshua T. and Catherine (Williams) Black. He was married to the former Wanda Witherson, who survives with these children: Mrs. Janice Walker of Clearfield, Miss Patricia Ann Black of Upper Darby, Clair T. of Coalport RD; Mrs. Mary C. Nevling of New Millport, Miss Donna Mae Black of Phoenix, Ariz., David L., at home and Jack Witherson of Baltimore, Md. He was the last of his immediate family. Mr. Black was a retired kiln fireman for Swank Refractories Co. Irvona, with 28 years experience. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church.

Irvona - Ralph Black, 77, of 805 Lexington Ave., Altoona, died in the Altoona Hospital Tuesday at 9:10 p.m. He was a former resident of Irvona. Mr. Black was born in Westover Sept. 5, 1896, a son of Thomas and Catherine (Williams) Black. Surviving are his wife, the former Frances Clark; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Giles of Irvona; two sons, Mahlon, Amhurst, Ohio, and Kenneth, Carson City, Nev.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and two sisters: William Black, Fallentimber; Clair Black, Coalport; Chester Black, Buffalo, Ind.; Robert Black, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Myrtle Dixon, Altoona; and Mrs. Lucinda Lanich, Clearfield. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Augusta Grabosky, in 1948; his second wife, the former Catherine Reilly, in 1960; one daughter, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona with the Rev. Richard Hackenberry officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. (The Progress June 5, 1974)

Coalport – Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church for Helen Bloom, 87, of Coalport who died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1996, at her residence. The Rev. Mark Koser and Rev. Joseph Burchill will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday at the church. Born July 2, 1909, in Coalport, she was a daughter of Harry and Loy (Smith) Killion. Mrs. Bloom was a 55 year member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, deaconess and recording secretary for the church. She is survived by two children, Mary Lee Goff of Orlando, Fla., and Larry Bloom of Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Jessie) Gordon of Long Island, N.Y., and Mrs. Robert (Laura) Burchill of Coalport RD. On April 12, 1934, in Coalport, she married Lloyd Bloom, who preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1964. In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Bloom was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Koser; three sisters Elva Diehl, Edna Sinclair and Gladys Boulton; and three brothers, Lawrence, Hershal and Mervin Killion.

Coalport - James Bloom, 60, of Coalport, died in Miner's Hospital, Spangler at 7:50 a.m. yesterday. He was born in Boardman May 28, 1914, a son of Orel and Mary (Page) Bloom. He was married to the former Lorraine Sinclair who survives with two daughters: Mrs. Linda Myers, Altoona and Mrs. Trudy Ivory, Manassas, Va. Two grandchildren also survive as does a brother Andrew Bloom of Oklahoma City, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. The Rev. Harry Skilton will officiate and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7-10 p.m. Fruday and 4-10 p.m. Saturday. (The Progress June 6, 1974)

Coalport - Lloyd Bloom, 54, of Coalport died in the Philipsburg State General Hospital yesterday at 5:55 a.m. Born at Kellytown July 17, 1910, he was a son of Oral and Mary (Paige) Bloom of Coalport. He was a member of the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Formerly employed as a mine foreman for the Peale, Peacock and Kerr Coal Co., the Imperial Coal Co., and a partner in the Allmans Coal Co. Mr. Bloom owned and operated Bloom's Barber Shop at Coalport at the time of his death. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bloom is survived by his wife, the former Helen Killion, one daughter, Mrs. Lee Goff of Mansfield, Ohio, one son, Larry Lloyd, at home; five grandchildren; and three brothers, Joseph of Reading, James of Coalport and Andrew of Oklahoma City, Okla. One daughter, Shirley, preceded Mr. Bloom in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with the Rev. Edward Murry officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, from 2 p.m. until the time of services. (The Progress November 30, 1964)

Lloyd Bloom of Coalport, died at 5:55 a.m. yesterday at the Philipsburg Hospital. He was born in Kellytown, Pa., July 17, 1910, a son of Oral and Mary (Paige) Bloom and married Helen Killion. Surviving are his wife, two children, Mrs. Lee Goff of Mansfield, Ohio, and Larry L., at home; five grandchildren, his parents, in Coalport, and three brothers, Joseph of Reading, James of Coalport and Andrew of Oklahoma City, Okla. He was a member of the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, operated his own barbershop in Coalport and earlier served as a mine foreman. Friends are being received in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bloom announce the birth of a baby girl, born Saturday, April 2. (The Progress April 8, 1938)

Mrs. Gladys L. Boulton, 81, Houtzdale, died Aug. 11, 1995, at the Mt. Laurel Nursing Home, Clearfield. She was born Dec. 17, 1913, in Chest Township, the daughter of late Harry and Loy (Smith) Killion. She married Robert V. Boulton on June 12, 1940. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1984. Surviving are a son, Robert W., Houtzdale; three sisters, Helen Bloom, Coalport, Jessie Gordon, Long Island, N.Y., and Laura Burchill, Coalport RD, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, sister and three brothers. Mrs. Boulton was a member of Houtzdale Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker. Funeral services was held Aug. 14 at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, by Rev. Robert Baer. Interment Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD.

Mr. Bratton, 77, of Irvona died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 1983, in Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness. Mr. Bratton retired from Swank Refractories, Irvona, in 1970, after 42 years’ service. He was born March 6, 1906, in Irvona, the son of Edith Bratton, and married Roberta McGarvey. Surviving are two sons: Ronald L. in Ohio and Harold W. of Houtzdale, five stepchildren: James R. Rea of of Turnersville, N.J.; Janet L. Keith, Ruth Ann McCulley and R. Michael Rea of Irvona, Sandy L. Rowles of LaJose; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Bratton was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Irvona, and Frohsinn Singing Society. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

BRATTON – Services for Ronald Bratton of Irvona will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the rev. Marc Benton. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Irvona - Irvin E. Bretzin, 55, of Irvona died in the Altoona Hospital Monday at 5:15 p.m. after a long illness. Born at Irvona Jan. 10, 1909, he was a son of Irvin and Susan (Cavaner) Bretzin. A lifelong resident of Irvona, he was employed by the Hiram Swank and Sons Refractories, Irvona, most of his life. Surviving are his wife, the former Pearl Hockenberry; a stepdaughter, Hazel, at home; one brother, Robert, Akron, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Clara Rainey, Madera. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, with the Rev. Howard McIlrath of the Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church officiaitng. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at LaJose RD. Friends are being received at the funeral home until time of service tomorrow. (The Progress September 23, 1964)

Irvona - The funeral for Mrs. Pearl Bretzin, 74, of Irvona, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. The Rev. Jack Sylvania will officiate and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends may call in the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today and until the hour of services. Mrs. Bretzin died Sunday, Jan. 18, at 8:30 p.m. in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. She was born in Westover RD June 6, 1901, a daughter of George and Rosalie (Lindsey) Hockenberry. She is survived by a daughter, Hazel, at home. Her husband, Irvin, preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1964. (The Progress January 20, 1976)

Mrs. Ada B. Brink, 81, Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville, formerly LaJose RD, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Clearfield Hospital. Born Aug. 29, 1920, in LaJose, daughter of John and Anna (Snyder) Baker. Husband, Howard, died Jan. 27, 1979. Survived by children: Bert, LouAnn Monariti and Margie Reeger; sisters: Claire Nicholas and Agnes Mottner; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday and 10 to 11 am. Services Saturday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

Mr. Brink, 81, of Irvona RD, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 1983, in his home, after an extended illness. Mr. Brink was a retired farmer. He was born Jan. 15, 1902, in Irvona, the son of James W. and Amanda (Hockenberry) Brink, and was twice married, first to Florence Holes, who died Sept. 13, 1972, then April 2, 1975, to Mary Bowden. Surviving are his wife and 11 children: Carl G., Raymond, LeFoy and Conrad of Irvona RD, Mrs. Alma Tingle of Rockton, Mrs. Isabelle Snyder of LaJose, Mrs. Joy Eckhoff of Rocky River, Ohio, Mrs. Naomi McClellan of Glasgow, Mrs. Helen Johns of Strasberg, Ohio, Mrs. Emma Jean Lethem of Anaheim, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Marcase of Elrama; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Eva Bard of Elizabethtown; 57 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

BRINK – Services for Ashley D. Brink of Irvona RD, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. C. Tim Miller. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Irvona - Mrs. Florence Brink, 71, wife of Ashley Brink of Irvona R. D., died at her home at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Born in Chest Township, June 26, 1901, she was a daughter of George and Jennie (Ritchey) Holes. In addition to her husband, these sons and daughters survive: Mrs. Marian Frailey, Carl, Raymond, Leroy, Irvona R. D.; Mrs. Alma Tingle, Rockton,; Mrs. Isabelle Hoover, LaJose; Mrs. Joy Eckhoff, Lakewood, Ohio’ Mrs. Naomi McClelland, Glasgow; Conrad, LaJose R. D.; Mrs. Helen Johns, Parma, Ohio; Mrs. Emma Jean Kendall, Placentia, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Conley, Pittsburgh. Fifty-nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive as do these brothers and sisters: Fordyce Holes, Hubbard, Ohio; Merle, Harry and Walter Holes, LaJose R. D.; William, Irvona R. D; Arthur, Philipsburg; Alden, Brooklyn N.Y.; Mrs. Ethel Hutton and Mrs. Catherine Diehl LaJose R. D. and Mrs. Stella Fryer, Mahaffey. In addition to her parents, one sister and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the McPherron C&MA Church for 57 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the McPherron Church with the Rev. Douglas Mottin and the Rev. Howard Swan officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose R. D. Friends may call in the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home Irvona, after 2 p.m. today.

Kenneth R. Brink, 56, Irvona RD, died Monday, Sept. 25, 1995, at 9:10 p.m., at the Clearfield Hospital. He was born June 17, 1939, in Thompsontown, the son of Lawrence and Bernice (Houser) Brink. Surviving are his wife, Belva McDonald, whom he married May 15, 1977; three daughters: Ruth Stevens, Fallentimber; Brenda Brink and Mindy Brink, Irvona; son, Michael Brink, Johnstown; stepson Wade Kaar, Reynoldsville; three grandchildren: three step-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Bates, LaJose RD; three brothers: Dale Brink, Brookville; Ray Brink, Curwensville; Jack Brink, Madera. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda K. Brink; and two brothers: Dorsey and Dick. Mr. Brink was employed as a truck driver. Funeral service was held Sept. 28 at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, by Rev. Timothy Spencer. Interment, Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD.

Mr. Brink, 81, of LaJose RD, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 1987, in Philipsburg Hospital, following an extended illness. Mr. Brink retired as a coal miner from Benjamin Coal Co., LaJose, after 45 years’ service. He was born Feb. 13, 1905, in Irvona, the son of Josiah and Lucy (McGarvey) Brink, and April 10, 1925, in LaJose, married Bernice Houser. Surviving are his wife and six children: Dorsey of Salem, Ohio; Dale of Brookville; Jack of Madera; Kenneth of Irvona RD and Ray and Lois Bates of LaJose RD; 23 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Walter B. of Elyria, Ohio. Mr. Brink was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Susquehanna Rod and Gun Club and the United Mine Workers of America. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

BRINK – Services for Lawrence R. Brink of LaJose RD will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. Richard T. Ager, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Snyder. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

McCartney – Paulette Brink, month-old daughter of Cecil and Delores (Gossar) Brink, died unexpectedly yesterday at 2:45 p.m. in her home here. Survivors include: her parents and a four year old brother: maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gossar, McCartney; paternal grandfather, Sheldon Brink, Irvona; great grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Gossar, McCartney; and great grandfather, MiIlen Brink, Irvona. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, in charge of the Rev. John Shaw, Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 p.m. today until the hour of services tomorrow. (The Progress, December 17, 1963)

Edna Caskey of Coalport, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 1970. She was born in Chest Twp., March 5, 1902, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Michael) Johns, and married Harold Caskey in 1920. Surviving are her husband, six children: Jack, Mrs. Mary Kay Davis and Mrs. Linda Hegarty of Coalport, Mrs. Donna Jane Black of Amherst, Ohio, William of Columbia, Mo., and Mrs. Nancy Lesher of Rochester, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three sisters: Mrs. Mayme Boone of Blairsville, Mrs. Christine Hommer of Clarksboro, N.J., and Mrs. Myrtle McCollough of Rimersburg. Mrs. Caskey was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Coalport. Friends will be received in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, until noon Friday.

Jack M. Caskey, 73, Blain City, Coalport RD, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1996, at Altoona Hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Blain City, the son of the late Harold and Edna (Johns) Caskey. He married Jean Brady. She died Feb. 22, 1996. Mr. Caskey was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Coalport. He retired from PennDOT in 1986, after 17 years of service. Prior to that, he worked in several area coal mines. Mr. Caskey was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Coalport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Kizina of Philpsburg; three sisters: Mary Kay Davis of Blain City, Linda Hegarty of Coalport and Nancy Lesher of Pittsburgh; a brother, William of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a grandson. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

William Henry Charlton died Thursday morning at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Maurice McGarvey of Irvona, death resulting from pneumonia. He was aged 75 years 4 months and 29 days at the time of his death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anabelle Beck of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Roxie Stevens of Clearfield and one son Edward of Marstellar, Pa. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance church with the pastor, Rev, C. A. Davis officiating. Burial was made in the McPherron Cemetery with Undertaker Robert E. Hunter in charge. (The Progress, 5, 1934)

Irvona - Mrs. Arlene (Lewis) Clem, 56, of 5200 Palisade Ave., West New York, N.J., died unexpectedly in her home Monday. Born at Gazzam July 9, 1907, she was a daughter of Thomas S. and Gertrude (Woods) Lewis. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Lewis of Berwinsdale; and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Winfield (Lorraine) Pearce of Berwinsdale, Frank Lewis of Hollidaysburg, Wilford Lewis of Haverstraw, N.Y., Mrs. Earl (Helen) Shanaman of Dexter City, Ohio and Woods Lewis of Buffalo, N.Y. Several nieces and enphews also survive. Mrs. Clem was preceded in death by her husband last November. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home here with the Rev. Howard Swan, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Barner, officiating. Interment will be ine the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. today and until the time of service tomorrow. (The Progress January 30, 1964)

William M. "Rip" Collins, 82, Irvona, died Oct. 11, 2000, at his residence. Born May 9, 1918, in Madera, son of the late john and Sara (Pepperday) Collins. He had been employed as a laborer at Swank Refractories, Irvona. Mr. Collins was an honorable life member of Irvona Vol. Fire Co. and Ambulance Assn., serving as chief several years; life member of Clearfield County Fireman’s Assn., served as mayor of Irvona several terms, was former member of United Brick and Clay Workers Union, and served community as Civil Defense (now EMA) director. Survived by two sons: William E. and Terry L.; four daughters; Norma Jean Dudurich, Doris May McClellan, Marlene Peacock and Beverly Chase; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Basinger; brother, Tom Collins. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy (Dotts), Dec. 30, 1997; son, Leon; grandson, Donald Dudurich; sisters, Dorothy McGarvey, Annabelle Shoemack, Evelyn Tennis; brothers, James and John. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Oct. 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 and 11:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, with services Sunday 2 p.m. by the Rev. Paul Jacobson.

Mrs. Conley, 70, of LaJose RD, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1992, at the home of her daughter in Hollidaysburg. She was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Irvona, the daughter of Sherman and Mary (McGarvey) Westover. She married Harold Conley on Dec. 13, 1939, in Irvona. Surviving are her husband, 10 children: Carolyn of Newry, Ronald of Duncansville, Joseph of Imler, Judith Wolfe of Hollidaysburg, Debra and Cathy of Martinsburg, David and Dennis of Loysburg and Karen Dixon of Roaring Spring, 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers and sisters: Glenn of Canton, Ohio, the Rev. Carl of Greenville, Velma Kitchen of Camp Bell, N.Y., and Gladys Bell of Berkely, W.Va. Mrs. Conley was a member of Ore Hill Sunday School. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

CONLEY – Services for Catherine Conley of LaJose RD will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lloyd Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, by the Rev. Carl Westover. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Irvona – Services for Hazel M. Conley, 66, a guest at Mountain Laurel Nursing Center, Clearfield, and formerly of Irvona, who died Thursday, March 3, at 3:05 a.m. in the center, will be held today at 8 p.m. in the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Inc., Irvona with the Rev. Larry W. Mills officiating. Born in Irvona on Jan. 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Bretzin. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 6 p.m. today until the service.

Mrs. Esther Corson, 76, Rosebud, Coalport RD, died Dec. 15, 1995, at the Altoona Hospital, following and extended illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1919, in Summerhill, the daughter of late James and Mabel (Fye) Kunselman. She married Rudolph Eugene Corson. He died Feb. 18, 1968. Surviving are two daughter: Jane Potochniak, New Florence, and Debra Dick, Rosebud; six sons: Melvin, Madera, Gary, Lancaster, Richard, Coalport RD, Raymond, Altoona, Donald, Coalport and Terry, Irvona. She was a sister of Elvira Anderson, Force, Pa. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

LaJose - A funeral service for Eugene Corson of LaJose RD will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Lloyd funeral Home at Irvona. Mr. Corson, 52, was found dead in his car, Saturday Feb. 24, evidently stricken while enroute home from work. He was born Aug. 13, 1915, at Westover, a son of David and Margaret (Woodford) Corson. Mr. Corson is survived by his wife, the former Esther Kunselman, and these children: Mrs. Donald Potochniak, Arlington, Va.; Melvin, Gary, Richard, Debra, Raymond, Donald and Terry, all at home; and Charles E., state of Ohio. One grandchild also survives as do brothers, Claude and Harry, Westover, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Peel, Phoenixville. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. The family will receive friends in the funeral home after 7 p.m. tomorrow and until the hour of service Wednesday. The Rev. Gerald Sasstrom will officiate and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. (The Progress February 26, 1968)

Utahville – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, for Clarence J. Cree, 91, of Utahville, Coalport RD, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Rev. Thomas McGill will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and from 1 p.m. until the time of the services tomorrow at the funeral home. Born Oct. 7, 1910, in Glasgow, he was a son of William and Mary "Roxie" (Mulhollen) Cree. Mr. Cree worked in area coal mines for 45 years and retired from Rushton Mines in Philipsburg in 1972. He was a 75 year member of the United Mine Workers Association, and a former member of the EUB Church, Glasgow. Mr. Cree is survived by his wife, the former Twila Smith, whom he wed on Oct. 22, 1938, in West Decatur; three children, Mary Ann Lender and her husband, Vern, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Patty Morrison and her husband, Gordon, of Norton, Ohio; and C. Eugene and his wife, the former Bonnie Black, of Coalport RD; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Cree was the last of his immediate family, being preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Elwood "Tim" and twins, Don and Dean.

Coalport - Twila R. Cree, 92, of Utahville, Coalport RD, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health System Bon Secours Campus. Born Aug. 24, 1913, at Blain City, she was a daughter of William and Mary (Renninger) Smith. She is survived by three children: Mary Ann Lender of Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Patty Morrison and her husband, Gordon, of Norton, Ohio; and C. Eugene and his wife, the former Bonnie Black of Coalport RD; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cree was the last of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence, on Jan. 21, 2002; a son-in-law, Vern Lender; four sisters: Dorothy Sinclair, Mary Collier, Mabel Nelson and Grace Fredericks; and a brother, Charles. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with the Rev. Thomas McGill officiating. Committal will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Monday at the funeral home.

Berwinsdale – Catherine Davis, 80, of Berwinsdale, died at her home Thursday morning, October 2, at 9 o’clock. Surviving her is her husband, William H. Davis, and the following children: Mrs. Betty Timble, Mahaffey; George Davis, Manor Hill; Mrs. Grace Fleming, Flinton; Junod Davis, Dienna, Va.; Mrs. Effie Swan of Berwinsdale. Among other survivors are one brother, Alvin Junod of Kerrmoor, 37 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Effie Swan in Berwinsdale Sunday, October 5, at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the home in Berwinsdale until time of the services Sunday. (The Progress October 3, 1947)

William H. Davis died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Swan, in Berwinsdale, Pa. on December 24, at 1:20 p.m. of a heart attack. He was born in Glasgow on December 31, 1864, a son of the late George L. and Mary Davis, and was married to Catherine Junod, who preceded him in death October, 1947. A son, Edgar, died in 1924. He was a resident of Glasgow for many years, moving to Berwinsdale about 25 years ago. Surviving are these children: George L., of Petersburg, Pa.; Mrs. Nettie M. Trimlbe, of Mahaffey; Mrs. Grace Flemming of Flinton; Junod Davis of Vienna, Pa.; Mrs. Effie Swan, of Berwinsdale; and 24 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Harvey Davis of Glasgow and Edward of Juniata, and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Peterson, of Glasgow; Mrs. Bertha Gray of Annamosa, Iowa, and Mrs. Aurelia Cowen of New Kensington. Funeral services were held at the Swan residence on December 27 by Rev. Hettinger. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Irvona - Mrs. Alice Diehl, 70, wife of Allen Diehl of Nyack, N.Y., formerly of Irvona, died Sunday in her home. Mrs. Diehl was born in Irvona April 3, 1903, a daughter of Silas and Lucy (McGarvey) Brink. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Verner of Seattle, Wash.; Allen of Blauvelt, N.Y.; Mrs. Elaine Mann of Blauvelt, N.Y.; Mrs. Norma Fredrick of West Nyack, N.Y.; Mrs. Doris Cassano of High Falls, N.Y.; and Jane of Nyack, N.Y. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, one great-grandson and seven brothers: Stuart of Irvona; Howard J. and Lawrence of LaJose RD; Luther of St. Marys; Walter of Elyria, Ohio; Woodrow of Fairlawn, N.J.; and Ira of Campabella, S.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. Dr. C. Donald McKaig will officiate assisted by the Rev. Herman VanSchooten. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m Wednesday and until time of services Thursday. (The Progress July 3, 1973)

Lajose RD – Catherine M. Diehl, 72, of Chest Township, Lajose RD, died Tuesday, morning Feb. 16 (1988), at Altoona Hospital. Born Feb. 19, 1915, in Chest Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Ritchie) Holes. She married Walter W. Diehl Aug. 23, 1937, who survives with these children; Mrs. Clifford (Delores) Hockenberry of New Millport RD, John C. and Robert A., both at home, Mrs. David (Edith June) Braggal of Altoona, Samuel of Curwensville RD and Timothy of Van Ormer; four grandchildren; three brothers, Harry of Lajose, Arthur of Dubois, and William of Irvona. Mrs. Diehl was a member of the Calvary Chapel. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the T. G. McCracken Funeral Home in Mahaffey with the Rev. Arthur Hugill officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Lajose RD. Friends will be received today from 7-9 p.m. and until the service tomorrow.

Chester C. Diehl, 48, of 709 Dorey St., Clearfield, died Thursday at 1:20 p.m. in the Clearfield Hospital following an extended illness. The son of John C. and Margaret (Miles) Diehl, he was born March 20, 1911, in Chest Township, Clearfield County. He was married to the former Dorothea Sarah Strong, Sept. 7, 1931. Two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Rafferty, Erie; Mrs. Donna Lumadue, Clearfield; and one grandson, Michael Rafferty, also of Erie survive. Mr. Diehl was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America 1146 and had been employed by the New York Central Railroad since 1942. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Melvin, Hillsboro, Ore.; Robert, Denver, Colo.; Ward, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Elizabeth Junod, Kerrmoor; Mrs. Jane Lewis, Altoona; and Mrs. Vida Houser, LaJose RD. His parents and four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose RD, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Howard Swan officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Leavy Funeral Home, Clearfield after 7 p.m. today, Saturday afternoon and evening and at the church Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

Curwensville – Daisey E. Diehl, 87, of Curwensville and formerly of LaJose, died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Marion Manor II. Born Aug. 26, 1918, at Big Run, she was a daughter of Thomas Russell and Grace Neil. She was a member of Faiview Baptist Church. Mrs. Diehl was a homemaker. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Diehl was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ivin Bill Diehl; an infant daughter; two brothers, Thomas and Boyde; and two sisters, Hildred Bruddenhagen and Wilda Bell. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona, with the Rev. Gordon Snyder officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Irvona – Delbert "Duke" Diehl, 92, a resident of Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville, and formerly of Irvona, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Clearfield Hospital. Born Sept. 16, 1913, at Irvona, he was a son of Harry E. and Ella (Brink) Diehl. Mr. Diehl was a member of the Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He was also a member of the AFL-CIO and National Rifle Association. He worked for Pennsylvania Railroad, Juniata, for 30 years and retired in 1966 and served as policeman in Irvona for 15 years. Mr. Diehl is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Palmer, who he wed Feb. 15, 1932, at Coalport. He is also survived by five children, Alice Kutruff and Ruth Stevens, both of Irvona, Florence Adam and her husband, Lance, of Punxsutawney, Rose Green of Clearfield, and Diana Diehl of Provo, Utah; two daughters-in-law, Barbara (Bryan) Diehl of Irvona and Francisca Diehl of San Francisco; 26 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Harry and Delbert Jr.; two grandsons, Bernard Diehl and Clinton Stewart Jr.; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Florence Moyer, and a brother, Emerson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with the Rev. Paul Jacobson officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 1 p.m. until time of services Tuesday.

Francis L. (Barney) Diehl Sr., 73, Coalport, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 1994, at Altoona Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1921, in Westover, the son of Willis and Cynthia (Eagler) Diehl. He married Louise Flanagan on Oct. 8, 1951. Mr. Diehl was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Coalport. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from C&K Coal Co. Mr. Diehl was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater, and received four Bronze Star medals. He was a member of Coalport VFW, Knight of Columbus, Patton American Legion and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. Surviving are his wife; a son, Francis L. Jr. of Bellwood; four sisters; Gladys Russo and Dorothy Russo, both of Jacksonville, N.C., and Meriam Tedesco and Elizabeth Berard, both of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and a grandson. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Robin, and grandson, Clayton. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wed., Dec. 7, at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Coalport, by the Rev. Alex Amico. Interment followed at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose R.D. Friends were received at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

Mr. Diehl, 82, of Glen Hope died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 1987, at his home, following an extended illness. Mr. Diehl retired as a coal miner. He was born Nov. 11, 1904, in Chest Township, the son of Blair and Alice (McCulley) Diehl, and Aug. 10, 1926, married Elva Killion, who died Jan. 30, 1981. Surviving are four children: Norman G. of Glen Hope, Beatrice Wallace and JoAnne Ginter of Coalport RD and Ada May Flango of Ramey; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and sister: Bertha Sackett of Altoona and Gilbert of Glen Hope. Mr. Diehl attended the Glen Hope United Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Glen Hope Volunteer Fire Company and served on the Glen Hope Borough Council. Friends will be received from 7-9 Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Glen Hope United Methodist Church.

DIEHL – Services for Guy O. Diehl of Glen Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Glen Hope United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Wayen D. Sedei. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona and 11 a.m. until time of services in the church.

Mr. Diehl, 47, of Irvona died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 1984, in Philipsburg State General Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Diehl was employed as a truck driver for Benjamin Coal Co. He was born Nov. 24, 1936, in Irvona, the son of Delbert and Ruth (Palmer) Diehl, and married Barbara Keith. Surviving are his wife, eight children: Donna Warner, Ronald and Edward of Coalport; Bernard, Christine, and Rose of Irvona; Elaine Shaw of Curwensville and Mary Glass of Glen Hope, and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are his parents of Irvona and five sisters: Alice Kutruff of Ebensburg, Rosie Green of Clearfield, Florence Adam of Dysart, Ruth Stevens of Coalport and Dianna Cramer of Norfolk, Va. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

DIEHL – Services for Harry Diehl of Irvona will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. Willam Mullins. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Harry Edmond Diehl of Irvona, died at 1:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the Warren State hospital. Mr. Diehl was born Jan. 23, 1878, at Irvona, and had worked for 30 years for Swank Refractories, Irvona. His wife, the former Ella Brink, preceded him in death. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Florence Moyer and Delbert of Irvona and Emerson of Newport News, Va., and two brothers, Frank of Flinton and Fred of LaJose. Friends will be received at the home of his son, Delbert, after 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Homer C. Diehl, 91, Glendale Valley Boulevard, Flinton, died Friday evening, Sept. 13, 1996, in the Altoona Hospital emergency department following a vehicle accident on Beaver Valley Road, Flinton. He was born June 28, 1905, the son of the late Frank Jack and Martha Alice (Knepper) Diehl. He married Roxie Glass Oct. 15, 1930. Mr. Diehl attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Coalport, for 28 years. Mr. Diehl was a 1923 graduate of Beccaria Township High School. He was a member of the Coalport Moose and United Mine Workers of America. Mr. Diehl enjoyed family and friends, gardening, fishing, trips to Florida and reminiscing. Surviving are his wife, three daughters: Phyllis Koch of Allentown, Donna M. Blair of Pittsburgh, and Linda K. Warner of Flinton; two sons, Ernest V. of Lewistown and Henry C. of Center Valley; two sisters, Anna Knotts of Rosebud and Nora Snedden of Coalport; a brother, Lawrence of Coalport; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Sylvia Sweet, preceded him in death. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

DIEHL – Services for Homer C. Diehl of Flinton will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Robert Baer. Interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-7 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and from 1 p.m. until time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. He was preceded in death by two infant grandsons and 10 brothers and sisters.

Ida Alice Diehl of Irvona, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, 1970, in Philipsburg Hospital. She was born at Marron, Clearfield County, Dec. 1, 1885, a daughter of George and Cornelia (Witherite) McCully, and on Oct. 30, 1903, married Blair W. Diehl, who died Jan. 25, 1947. Surviving are three children, Guy of Glen Hope, Mrs. Bertha Sackett of Altoona and Gilbert of Irvona; eight grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Diehl was a member of the Glen Hope United Methodist Church, with a 13-year perfect Sunday School attendance. Interment was made today.

Curwensville - John C. Diehl, 63, of Ridge View Elder Care and Rehabilitation, Curwensville, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at Clearfield Hospital. Born June 13, 1941, in Thompsontown, he was a son of Walter W. and Catherine M. (Holes) Diehl. He is survived by two sisters, Deloris Hockenberry and her husband, Clifford, of New Millport and Edith June Brozgal of Altoona; two brothers, Sam Diehl and wife Carol, of Curwensville and Timothy Diehl and his wife, Ronda, of Van Ormer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Robert Diehl. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Diehl, 82, of Glen Hope died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, 1989, at Clearfield Hospital. She was born Nov. 18, 1906, in Coalport RD, the daughter of Thomas and Agnes (Parks) Jasper, and Feb. 27, 1928, in Irvona, married Gilbert G. Diehl. Surviving are her husband, two children: Norma Kitko of Glen Hope and Richard of Houtzdale; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Jean Shultz of Altoona. Mrs. Diehl was a member of the Glen Hope Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Glen Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

DIEHL – Services for Lois E. Diehl of Glen Hope will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lloyd Funeral Home Inc,. Irvona, by the Rev. Wayne Sedei. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Lajose. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Robert Allen Diehl, 39, LaJose RD1 died Dec. 27, 1991, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born Oct. 19, 1952, in Spangler, a son of Walter W. and Catherine (Holes) Diehl. He was preceded in death by his mother, who died Feb. 16, 1988. Surviving are his father, and these brothers and sisters: John, LaJose; Samuel, Curwensville; Timothy, Fallentimber; Mrs. Clifford (Delores) Hockenberry, New Millport; and Mrs. David (Edith) Brozgal, Altoona; three nephews and one niece. Mr. Diehl was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, New Washington. Services were held Dec. 30 at McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, Rev. Arthur Hugill officiated. Interment, Fairview Baptist Cemetery.

Flinton – Roxie Diehl, 99, formerly of Flinton and most recently a resident of Sunshine Country Manor, Fallentimber, died, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at the manor. Born Oct. 26, 1903, in Hastings, she was a daughter of Harry A. and Emma (Hollen) Glass. Mrs. Diehl was a member of the Coalport Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. On Oct. 15, 1930, in Coalport, she wed Homer C. Diehl, who died Sept. 13, 1996. She is survived by five children, Phyllis L. Koch of Allentown, Earnest V. of Lewistown, Henry C. of Coopersburg, Donna M. Blair of Pittsburgh and Linda K. Warner of Glasgow; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clarence of Harrison City. Mrs. Diehl was preceded n death by her parents; her husband; a daughter Sylvia Sweet; two infant grandsons; and a sister, Bella Keller. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow. Interment will be at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Friday and from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Irvona - George W. Dixon of 1403 North St., Altoona, died in the Altoona Hospital Friday following an extended illness. He was born in Portage, Oct. 19, 1899, a son of George W. and Susanna (Kaufman) Dixon. He is survived by his wife, the former Myrtle Black, and the following children: Boyd, Gerald, Eugene and Melvin, all of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Mrs. Elinor Keith and Mrs. Sharon Robertson, Coalport; Richard, Ridgway; Mrs. Freda Hicks, Granteville, S.C.; Mrs. Susanna Fisanick, Moundsville, W.Va.; Harold, Fallentimber; and George, Beaver Falls. He also leaves 28 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters; Mrs. Mable Galanick and Mrs. Betty Chattin, both of Altoona. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona with the Rev. Dennis Sproul officiating. Burial will be made in Fairview Baptist Cemetery at LaJose RD. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 10 p.m Sunday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Monday. (The Progress August 11, 1970)

Mrs. Dixon, 70, of 319 W. 16th St., Tyrone, died unexpectedly at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 1987, at her home. Mrs. Dixon was employed as a sewing machine operator for the Big Yank Corp., Tyrone, for several years. She was born June 26, 1916, in Irvona, the daughter of Bradley and Elizabeth (McMasters) McGarvey, and Feb. 12, 1938, in Tyrone, married Albert R. Dixon, who died Nov. 1, 1977. Surviving are four sons: Bradley E. McGarvey of Altoona; Harry E. Dixon of New Orleans, La., and William Dixon and Albert R. Dixon Jr. of Tyrone; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother: Clara Hipps of Mentor, Ohio; Eva Straw in Texas and Kenneth of Chicago, Ill. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Theodore J. Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone.

DIXON – Services for Martha A. Dixon of 319 W. 16th St., Tyrone, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Theodore J. Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone, by the Rev. Douglas W. Mottin. Interment at Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Dudurich, 50, of Irvona RD died Friday, Sept. 9, 1983, in Philipsburg State Hospital. He was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Irvona, the son of Michael and Mary (Zeasley) Dudurich, and Sept. 5, 1959, in DuBois, married Margaret Jean Dutry. Surviving are his wife, and a daughter, Jeanne Marie Anderson of DuBois. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters: John and Alec of Irvona, George of Irvona RD, Eva Hazelton of Kent, Ohio, and Christine Mihalko of Coalport RD. Mr. Dudurich was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Irvona, and Utahville Grange. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, and noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Irvona.

DUDURICH - Services for Nick Dudurich of Irvona RD will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Irvona, by the Rev. William C. Mullins. Interment in Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received today in the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, and noon until time of services Tuesday in the church. Military rites will be conducted by the Coalport VFW.

Mrs. Eagler, 73, of Coalport, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug, 31, 1984, at the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was born Jan 23, 1916, in Irvona, the daughter of Albert and Agnes (Rickard) Weakland, and married William Earl Eagler, who died March 11, 1989. Surviving are two children: Edwina Zwiener of Curwensville and Richard of Rosebud, Coalport RD; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Edna Dougherty of Coalport and Clarissa Corson of Mahaffey. Mrs. Eagler attend the Coalport United Methodist Church. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

EAGLER – Services for Alberta L. Eagler of Coalport will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport by the Rev. Thomas C. McGill. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD.

Mrs. Merrill B. Eagler of Irvona, died at 6:55 a.m. yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vada Strong of Blain City. Mrs. Eagler was born Dec. 25, 1884, at LaJose, a daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Rainey) Pennington. Her husband, James, died March 27, 1956. A daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are eight children, Mrs. Cynthia Diehl and Walter of Coalport, Mrs. Willibene Lantz of Altoona, Charles of Pittsburgh, Russell and Mrs. Priscilla Fry of Buffalo, N.Y., Mrs. Helen Shoff of Madera and Mrs. Strong; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and five brothers and sisters, Wesley and Carl of Altoona, George of Buffalo, Irvin of Johnstown, Clarence of Mahaffey, Mrs. Catherine Harris of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Vada McCulley of Mount Vernon, O. Mrs. Eagler was a member of the LaJose E.U.B. Church. Friends will be received at the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, after 7 p.m. today.

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Michael J. Eagler, 68, of Coalport, died Nov. 8 in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. He was born at LaJose Aug. 15, 1905, a son of James and Merril (Pennington) Eagler. Mr. Eagler is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Willvine Lanse, Altoona; Charles and Mrs. George (Vada) Spangle, both of Rosebud, R.D.; Russell, Lockport, N.Y. and Mrs. Ron (Helen) Shoff, Madera. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Funeral services were held in the John J. Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport, on Tuesday with the Rev. Dennis Sproul officiating. Interment followed in the Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose R.D.

Coalport - Michael J. Eagler, 68, of Coalport, died last night in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. He was born at LaJose, Aug. 15, 1905, a son of James and Merril (Pennington) Eagler. Mr. Eagler is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Willvine Lanse, Altoona; Charles and Mrs. George (Vada) Spangle, both of Rosebud, Coalport RD; Russell, Lockport, N.Y. and Mrs. Ron (Helen) Shoff, Madera. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Funeral services will be held in the John J. Greinader Funeral Home, Coalport, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Sproul officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose RD. Friends will be received at the funeral home tomorrow from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday until the hour of service. (The Progress November 9, 1974)

Mr. Eagler, 83, of Rosebud, Coalport RD 1, died Saturday, March 11 1989, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born Sept 3, 1905, in Irvona RD, the son of Joseph G. and Virginia (McGarvey) Eagler, and Nov 27, 1934, in Houtzdale, married Alberta Weakland. Surviving are he wife, two children: Edwina Zwiener of Curwensville and Richard Sonny of Rosebud four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Pat Myers of Rosebud and Emma Markley of Lititz. Mr. Eagler was a member of the Irvona United Methodist Church. Friends will be received at the Donald J. Gibbons funeral home, Coalport.

EAGLER – Services for William Earl Eagler of Rosebud, Coalport RD, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. Thomas C. McGill. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends. Preceded in death by a brother, Francis, and sisters: Dora Holt and Byrd Wright.

Mahaffey – Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Feathers, wife of the late Frank Feathers who died at Johnstown Aug. 16, will be held from the Thomas R. McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, Saturday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Howard Swan will officiate and burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery at LaJose R. D. Mrs. Feathers was born in Chest Township, Clearfield County, on Nov. 21, 1870, a daughter of the late William and Eliza (Johnson) Eagler. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ella Belle Sylvis of Stump Creek, Pa. and one sister, Mrs. Annie Pennington of LaJose. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Stella M. Brink, preceded her in death. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today until time of services Saturday. (The Progress, August 18, 1961)

Mr. Frailey, 63, of Berwindale, Irvona RD, died at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec 6, 1984, in his home, after an extended illness. Mr. Frailey retired as a farmer and dairyman. He was born April 5, 1921, in Chest Township, the son of Crawford and Dora (Hazelton) Frailey, and June 25, 1941, married Marian Brink, who died Aug 12, 1980. Surviving are 12 children: Georgia Cox, Della Wharton, Janet Hazelton, Leo, Barbara Graham, Dennis, Brad, Darlene Westover of Distant and Andy of Curwensville RD and Jennie Vaux of Philipsburg, and 28 grandchildren. Also surviving are nine brothers and sisters: Mira Jean Dean in California, Robert of Curwensville RD, Alvetta Kearns of Coalport, Dorthy Stivero of LaJose, Dean of Irvona RD, Donna Slingerland of Wellsville, N.Y.; Louellea Posansky of Glen Hope, Mabel Bring of Mahaffey and Nancy Holes of Olean, N. Y. Mr. Frailey was a member of the McPherron Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

FRAILEY – Services for Heuber Frailey of Irvona RD will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. Wayne Plyler, assisted by the Rev. James Clinton. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the McPherron Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.

Berwinsdale – Marion Frailey, 59, of Berwinsdale, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 10:10 p.m. in her home. Born July 31, 1921, in Irvona RD, she was the daughter of Ashley and Florence (Holes) Brink. She married Huber Frailey, who survives, on June 25, 1941. Mrs. Frailey is also survived by her father and stepmother, Mrs. Mary Brink; six daughters, Mrs. James (Georgie) Cox, Mrs. Donald (Della) Wharton, Mrs. William (Janet) Hazelton and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Graham, all of Irvona RD, Mrs. Lyle (Darlene) Westover of Distant and Mrs. James (Jenny) Vaux of Philipsburg; six sons, Anthony of Curwensville RD, Leo and Dennis, both of Irvona RD, and Brad, Danny and Kerry, all at home; four brothers, Carl G., Raymond, Leroy and Conrad, all of Irvona RD; seven sisters, Mrs. Alma Tingle of Rockton, Mrs. Isabelle Snyder of LaJose, Mrs. Joy Eckhoff of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Naomi McClellan of Glasgow, Mrs. Helen Johns of Ohio, Mrs. Emma Jean Lethem of California and Mrs. Betty Marcase of Pittsburgh; and 24 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Geraldine. Mrs. Frailey was a member of the McPherron Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Thomas Reitz, assisted by the Rev. Carl Ellenberger, will officiate. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in LaJose. Friends will be received at the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

Mrs. Violet "Vi" Frailey, 74, Curwensville RD2, died Thursday, June 3, 1999, at home, following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1925, in Berwinsdale, the daughter of the late Warren and Dove (Young) Curry. She married Robert Frailey June 29, 1946, at Alliance Church parsonage, Irvona.Mrs. Frailey was a member of Cherry Corner Community Church, Curwensville RD; a former member of Marron Zion Baptist Church, Marron; Calvary Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, N.Y. for 21 years; and First Baptist Church, North Tonawanda, N.Y., for 12 years. She had taught Sunday School at the latter two. She enjoyed oil paintings, flowers and house decoratinog. Surviving are her husband; a sister, Mary Belle Bakazsa of LaJose RD; and a brother, Edward of Curwensville RD. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, anf from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Cherry Corner Community Church, Curwensville RD.

FRAILEY – A funeral service for Violet M. "Vi" Frailey will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cherry Corner Community Church, Curwensville RD, with the Rev. George Solley officiating. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, and from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Cherry Corner Community Church, Curwensville RD. Interment will be made at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. She also enjoyed antiques. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by sisters: Eunice McGarvey, Inez Dotts, Alta Wilkinson and Elsie Lucas.

Mr. Frederick, 72, of Irvona died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1986, in his home. Mr. Frederick retired as a brick dresser from the former Swank Refractories, Irvona, on 1975, after 42 years’ service. He was born Nov. 9, 1913, in Ansonville, the son of Ernest and Maude (Graham) Frederick, and Aug. 20, 1940, in Winchester. Va., married Grace Smith. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Linda Ballarotto of LaJose and three grandchildren. Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters: Nellie Toner and Ellen Henry of Irvona, Lois Fry of Media, Violet Fulton of Plymouth, Mich.; Lucy Junod and Betty Young of Curwensville RD, James of Lavonia, Mich, and Harold of Gaylord, Mich. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

FREDERICK – Services for Charles S. Frederick of Irvona will b held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. Thomas Lynn. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Westover - Donald R. Fronk, 44, of Westover died in Miners Hospital, Spangler, yesterday afternoon. He was born at Westover Aug. 2, 1919, a son of Orville and Leah Woods Fronk. He was employed as a power plant operator for the Westover Tanning Co. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Killion Fronk; four children, Bill, Jerry, Janie and Jeanie, all at home; his mother of Westover; two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Ruth Zahursky, New Washington; Mrs. Cordelia Wagner, Altoona, and Milton Fronk, Norristown. He was preceded in death by an infant son, his father, a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Westover Baptist Church with the Rev. C. R. Cunnings officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends may call at the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona from 2 p.m. tomorrow until time of services. (The Progress March 27, 1964)

Westover - Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, for Donal R. Fronk, 44, of Westover who died Thursday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Westover Baptist Church and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose R.D. Mr. Fronk was a member of the Westover Baptist Church and of the Patton Lodge 658 F. & A.M. (The Progress March 28, 1964)

Nina Williams Gabrielson of Lyleville, died at her home at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. She was born March 22, 1908, in Coalport, the daughter of Floyd and Florence Williams. Surviving are her husband, Robert Gabrielson, and two sons, Robert Jr. and Donald. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Coalport. Friends will be received at the Hunter-Lloyd funeral home, Irvona, after 7 o’clock this evening.

Coalport- Oscar A. Gabrielson, died at the Philipsburg State Hospital August 15, at 1:25 p.m., following an operation. He had been a patient in that hospital eight weeks prior to his death. He was born in Patton, June 13, 1895, and was 47 years, two months and two days old at the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Mable Miles of Coalport, February 9, 1917, who, with the following children survive: Robert of Lyleville, Richard and Mrs. Alma Jean Taylor of Pittsburgh, Leroy, Mildred, Arletta, Jack and Carol Ann, all at home. Also surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Gabrielson of Patton, a sister and the following brothers and sister: Mrs. Clara Huber of Clymer, William of Mansfield, August of Coalport, Charles of Akron, Ohio, Harold of Cresson, and Edward of Patton. He was a World War veteran, a member of the Robert Galloway Legion Post, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge and also of the Local Union of Coalport. Funeral services were held at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, Tuesday, August 18 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul F. Henry officiated at the service. Interment was made in the Baptist Cemetery at McPherron. (The Progress, August 25, 1942)

Westover - Christopher Joseph Gallaher, infant son of James C. and Elizabeth (McGarvey) Gallaher of Westover, died here this morning at 6:30 o'clock. He was born at Spangler March 23. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister and one brother: Tina Marie and James Wilson, both at home; his paternal grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Clair Gallaher, Berwinsdale; maternal grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. Joel W. McGarvey, Mahaffey RD2; paternal great-grandmothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Gallaher, Berwinsdale; and Mrs. Carrie Blake, Westover. Funeral services will be held from the home of the parents at Westover Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Howard Swan officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received at the Gallaher home tomorrow afternoon and evening and until time of services Friday. (The Progress April 15, 1964)

Mr. Gallaher, 83, of Irvona RD1 died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993, at Conemaugh hospital, Johnstown, following an automobile accident Tuesday morning. Mr. Gallaher retired as a coal miner, a dairy farmer and a woodsman. He was born Oct. 12, 1909, in Berwinsdale, the son of Hugh and Elizabeth (McGarvey) Gallaher. He married Fairy Blake. She died Jan. 2, 1984. Surviving are four children: James of Irvona RD, Irvin, with whom he resided, Caroline Fulton of Patton Terrace, Patton, and John of Mechanicsburg; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers and sisters: Mary Diehl of Columbus, Pa., George, Martha Irvine and Donald of Berwinsdale and Sarah Witherite of Curwensville RD. He was also a member of Susquehanna Sportmen’s Club, Mahaffey, and United Mine Workers of America, Ebensburg. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

GALLAHER – Services for Clair J. Gallaher of Irvona RD1 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. James E. Clinton. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Preceded in death by brothers: Norman, Fred and John and sister, Nora O’Shelll; two grandsons: Bobby Fulton and Christopher Gallaher, and a great-grandson, Joshua Stiver. Surviving are sisters-in-law, Vivian Gallaher, Ginger Gallaher and Brenda Gallaher, and son-in-law, Jesse Fulton.

Mr. Gallaher, 24, of Curwensville RD2 died Wednesday, April 5, 1989, in Curtin Township, Centre County, as the result of a coal truck accident. Mr. Gallaher was employed by the Leroy Brink Trucking Co., Irvona RD, and was a former employee of Peno Auto Parts, Coalport. He was born Oct. 9, 1964, in Clearfield, the son of Donald Hugh and Jean (Michaels) Gallaher, and April 2, 1988, in West Virginia, married Sharon E. Fleming. Surviving are his wife and a son, Scott, at home. Also surviving are his parents of Berwinsdale and four brothers and sisters: Donald Hugh Jr. of Irvona RD, Charlotte Charles of Grampian RD, Geraldine Francisco of Curwensville and William of Coalport. Mr. Gallaher was a 1983 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School, Madera. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

GALLAHER – Services for Fred James Gallaher of Curwensville RD2 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. James E. Clinton. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Hugh and Elizabeth Gallaher and maternal grandparents, William and Edna Michaels.

Irvona – Howard B. Gallaher, 59, of Irvona, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Miners Medical Center. Born March 10, 1947, at Berwinsdale, he was a son of George S. and Mary A. (Termin) Gallaher. Mr. Gallaher was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was employed by Penn-Grampian Coal Co. as a drag operator. He had also worked for Benjamin Coal Co. for 20 years. Mr. Gallaher enjoyed hunting, gardening, tractors and taking care of his parents. On Aug. 31, 1966, at Berwinsdale, he wed Carol (Queen) Gallaher, who survives at Irvona. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Troxell and her husband, Mike, and Mary Siles and her husband, Jeff, all of Curwensville; a son, Howard Gallaher and his wife, Anita, of Clearfield; 10 grandchildren: Megan, Paden and Jordan Troxell, Tom, Alicia, Ben and Erin Gallaher, and Nathan, Jacob and Caleb Siles. He is also survived by three brothers, George "Bud" Gallaher and his wife, Dorthy, of Kerrmoor, Raymond J. Gallaher or Irvona and Ed Gallaher and his wife, Carol, of Madera; two sisters, Judy Gardner and her husband, Greff, of Irvona and Betty Fleming and her husband, Jim, of Coalport; and his dog, Pepper. Funeral services will be held at Zion Baptist Church at 2 pm. Tomorrow with the Rev. Richard Engle officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m .today at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona, and from 1-2 p.m. tomorrow at the church.

Mr. Gallaher, 53, of Irvona RD1 died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 1993, at Clearfield Hospital, after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Gallaher was employed as a lumberman and was a former employee of the Westover Tannery. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, in Berwinsdale, the son of Clair and Fairy (Blake) Gallaher. He married Vivian McCoy of July 1, 1968, in Berwinsdale. Surviving are his wife, five children: Tina of Irvona RD, James of Irvona, Mark of Burnside, Nancy of Mountville and Caroline of Pittsburgh, and six grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister: Irvin of Berwinsdale, Caroline Fulton of Patton and John of Mechanicsburg. He was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 5, 1993. Mr. Gallaher was a member of Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 1-2:30 p.m. Monday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

GALLAHER – Services for James C. Gallaher of Irvona RD1 will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by the Rev. James E. Clinton. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 1 p.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home. Preceded in death by a son, Christopher, and a brother, Richard McCann.

Mrs. Gallaher, 56, of Irvona RD died at 4:02 p.m. Monday, June 28, 1993, at Philipsburg Area Hosptial, following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1937, in Coalport, the daughter of George and Vida Eva (Brown) Beers. She married George Gallaher on April 20, 1957, in Rosebud, Coalport RD. Surviving are her husband, three daughters: Pameia Barrett of LaJose RD, Paula Kohler of Erie and Peggy of Luthersburg RD, and three grandchildren. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters: Grace Shomo of Fallentimber, Betty Mae Hamilton of Lititz, Mable Klenak of McKeesport, Norma Helsel of Coalport RD, Patricia Skebeck of Coalport, Verten of Altoona and William of Jamestown, N.Y. Mrs. Gallaher was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Ansonville. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today at Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

GALLAHER – Services for Lela B. Gallaher of Irvona RD will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Baptist Church, Ansonville, by the Rev. Timothy Spencer. Interment at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.

LaJose - Norman R. Gallaher, 63, of LaJose, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Altoona Hospital. Born in Berwinsdale Dec. 4, 1911, he was a son of Hugh and Elizabeth (McGarvey) Gallaher. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Michaels and these children: Robert, Westover; Mrs. Lee Ann Stiver, LaJose and Mrs. Elizabeth Kucharcik, Bellwood. Seven grandchildren also survive along with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Gallaher of Berwinsdale and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Nora O'Shell, Coalport; Mrs. Mary Diehl, Jamestown, N. Y., and Clair, Donald, Mrs. Martha Irvine and Mrs. Sarah Stiver of Berwinsdale. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, and a son Dennis on Aug. 7, 1961. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. The Rev. Harold Swan will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose R. D. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesday. (The Progress October 6, 1975)

Irvona – William J. Giles, 66, of Irvona, died in his home at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, (1988). Born in Irvona July 19, 1921, the son of Charles and Mary Jane (Diggins) Giles, he wed the former Mary Black on Sept. 10, 1949 in Rosebud. Survivors include his wife; son James; brother Grover of Deming, N. M., and Charles of Walnut Grove, Calif.; sisters June West of Buffalo, N.Y., Libby Decker of Brockway, Mary Ann Thompson of Coalport and Margarite "Beppy" Giles of Emporium; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Giles was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, with the Rev. Larry Mills officiating. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Irvona – Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD, for Ronald H. Glunt Sr., 71, of Irvona, who died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at Clearfield Hospital. There will be no public viewing. Born March 24, 1931, in Export, he was a son of Ralph and Anne (Stover) Glunt. Mr. Glunt was employed at Mill Wright by U.S. Steel. He is survived by a son, Ronald H. Jr., of Irvona; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ralph Roy Jr. of Donegal, and Harry and Larry, both of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Loretta Arnt of Omaha, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Marie Glunt of Kissimmee, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Glunt was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David, Nevan, Roy, Floyd "Timothy", Carl "Tucker", Lester, Donald and Sam Arb; and sisters, Elizabeth Funk, Marie "Bunnie" Weston and Elsie Howel. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, South Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 2001 N. Front St., Building 2, Suite 321, Harrisburg PA 17102. Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona in is charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Gregg, 71, of Rosebud, Coalport, died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, July 12, 1993, at Mercy Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1921, in Huntingdon, the daughter of Harry and Irene M. (Hockenberry) Shank. She married Harry Kenneth Gregg. He died Nov. 16, 1981. Surviving are two children: Donna Herman of Osceola Mills and Harry T., at home, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

GREGG – Servicesf for Lillie Mae Gregg of Rosebud, Coalport, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Donald J. Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, by Pastor Dean Krause. Interment at McPherron Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and noon until the time of services Thursday in the funeral home.

P. Calvin Gregg, 62, of Ebensburg, and formerly of Van Ormer, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1986, at 3:30 a.m. at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born in Van Ormer, March 23, 1924, he was the son of Harry and Nellie (Baughmer) Gregg. He had served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Gregg is survived by his wife, the former Georgie Mae Diggins, whom he married Sept. 10, 1942, in New York; three sons, Richard C. of Tacoma, Wash., Douglas J. of Wasilla, Alaska, and Jeffrey A. of Anchorage, Alaska; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Willis and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, both of Indiana, and Mrs. Margaretta Toohey of Altoona; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one brother and one sister. Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, with the Rev. Richard Ager officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose.

Cloyd W. Grimes, 63, Glendale Valley Boulevard, Flinton, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, at Philipsburg Area Hospital. He was born March 22, 1933, in Frugality, the son of the late Frank and Blanche (Rickard) Grimes. He married Wanda L. (Kutruff) Thompson March 18, 1989, in Coalport. Mr. Grimes was a member of St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Coalport. He had been employed by Swank Refractories and TYK Brickyard, Irvona, where he worked for 27 years and retired in 1994. Mr. Grimes was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council, Fallentimber, and a member of the Glendale Sportsmen. Surviving are his wife; a son, Robert W. of Coalport RD; a daughter Mary Kaye Dick of Lyleville; two stepsons; David Thompson of Fallentimber; a stepdaughter, Teresa Stoltz of Raton, N.M.; four brothers; Clarence of New Port, Wash., Walter of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Frank of Fallentimber and James of Irvona; six sisters: Imojean Zupich of Irvona, Beatrice Dotts of Northfield, Ohio, twin Cleo Spear of Drear, N.H., Mary Lou Nuti of Concord Township, Ohio, Helen Hayman of Leighton and Joyce Baker of Clearfield; and six grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport.

GRIMES – The funeral of Cloyd W. Grimes of Flinton will be held with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Basil’s Catholic Church, Coalport, by the Rev. Alex Amico, celebrant. Interment at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Military rites in charge of Coalport VFW. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, where a scriptural wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Diabetes Association in Cloyd’s memory. He was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore.

Irvona - Mrs. Thelma R. Hall, 60,H of Irvona, died at her home at 4:15 a.m. today. She was born in Altoona May 5, 1914, the daughter of Zenas and Maude (Carter) Sutter. She was married Feb. 14, 1938 to Edward Hall, who survives along with two daughters - Myrna Brink of Irvona and Mrs. William G. (Eleanor) Atkins of Houtzdale. Six grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter. She was a graduate of Altoona High School and the Philipsburg State General Hospital of Nursing in 1936. She had been employed by the Glendale School District for the past 21 years. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Irvona United Methodist Church and the BPW Club. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona. The Rev. William Chamberlin will officiate, and interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that friends make donations to the Cancer Society or the charity of their choice. (The Progress September 5, 1974)

Mrs. Thelma R. Hall, 60, of Irvona, died at her home at 4:15 Sept. 5. Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona. The Rev. William Chamberlain officiated and interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends were received at the funeral home on Friday and Saturday. She was born in Altoona, May 5, 1914, the daughter of Zenas and Maude (Carter) Sutter. She was married Feb. 14, 1938 to Edward Hall, who survives along with two daughters – Myrna Brink of Irvona and Mrs. William G. (Eleanor) Atkins of Houtzdale. Six grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter. She was a graduate of Altoona High School and the Philipsburg State General Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She had been employed as a school nurse by the Glendale School District for the past 21 years. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Irvona United Methodist Church and the BPW Club.

Westover - Mrs. Ellen V. Harris, 50, of Youngstown, N.Y., a native of Westover RD, died Saturday, July 12. She was born in Westover Dec. 4, 1924, a daughter of Emmanuel and Viola (Hockenberry) Barto. She is survived by her husband Leroy and seven sons: Philip, James, David and Kenneth, all of Youngstown, N.Y.; Thomas of Schenectady, N.Y.; Frederick of Ransomville, N.Y., and William of Shirley, Mass. Eight grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters, also survive. Services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. from the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. The Rev. Howard Swan will officiate and interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. (The Progress July 14, 1975)

Coalport – Doris Jean Hewitt, 69, of Rosebud, Coalport RD, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Born June 28, 1932, in Irvona, she was a daughter of Melvin and Olive (Diehl) Morrison. Mrs. Hewitt was a member of the Eastern Star, Clearfield, and did volunteer work for the Clearfield County Cancer Society and Rainbow’s End, Duncansville, where she knitted garments for infants. She made candy for the Presbyterian Church, Irvona, for their Christmas and Easter fund drives. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth, whom she wed Nov. 28, 1952; one brother, Gordon and his wife, Patty Cree, of Norton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with Rev. Thomas McGill officiating. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service tomorrow at the funeral home. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD.

LaJose - Mrs. Carrie E. Hockenberry, 85, widow of David Hockenberry, died at her home here last night following a long illness. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lydia Kitchen of Turtle Creek, Pa. and Mrs. Viola Barto, Mrs. Gertrude McMasters and Mrs. Goldie Noel, all of LaJose. Several grandchildren also survive. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago. Funeral services will be held from the Fairview Baptist Church Friday, Jan. 27, at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. C. T. Bookamer of Irvona. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at her home here after 6 o'clock tonight and until time of services Friday. (The Progress January 25, 1950)

Mrs. Hockenberry, 75, of Irvona died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1985, in the home of her daughter of Beccaria. She was born March 12, 1907, in Altoona, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boyles, and married Michael Hockenberry, who died in 1978. Surviving are six children: Dora Houle of Hyde; Elizabeth Queen of East Lake, Ohio; Agnes Queen of Irvona; John of Coalport; George of Everett and Betty Sabol of Beccaria; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.

HOCKENBERRY – Services for Cynthia Hockenberry of Irvona will be held at 2 p.m Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. William Mullins. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until time of services Saturday in the funeral home.

Irvona – Frances E. "Fran" Hockenberry, 65, of Irvona, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996, at her residence. Born Oct. 9, 1930 in Boston, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Frances (Freeman) Smith. Mrs. Hockenberry was employed by McGregor’s and SueFran sewing factories for a number of years. She retired as a nurse’s aid from the Curwensville Nursing Home in 1991 after 10 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth, whom she married in 1958 in Irwin; a son, Stephen Hillard of Irvona; a daughter Dorothy Hockenberry of Irvona; four grandchildren; one great-grandson, Patrick; these brothers and sisters; Jacelyn Pavlo and Dorothy Swishelm, both of Fargo, Fla., Herman and Homer Smith, both of Irvoa, Joan Harrison of McKeesport, Robert Smith of Mahaffey, and Marion Berry of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; these brothers, George, John, William, Joseph, David and J. D. Campbell; and a sister Beverly. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2 p.m. at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with Rev. David Ely officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, Lajose, R. D.

John A. Hockenberry Sr., 62, Beccaria, died Oct. 11, 1995, in Beccaria. He was born May 2, 1933, in Irvona, a son of Michael and Cynthia (Boyles) Hockenberry. Surviving are three sons: John Hockenberry Jr. and David Hockenberry, both of Coalport; and Richard Hockenberry, Fallentimber; four sisters: Dora Houle, Hyde; Elizabeth Queen, New Millport; Agnes Queen, Irvona and Betty Sabol, Beccaria; and a brother, George Hockenberry, Ephrata. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hockenberry was a millworker for Fishel Pallet Co., Blandburg. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the Coalport VFW. Funeral service was held Oct. 14 at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD.

Irvona – Kenneth Hockenberry, 83, of Irvona died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996, at his residence. Born March 27, 1913 in Lajose, R. D., he was a son of the late Viola Hockenberry. Mr. Hockenberry owned and operated a saw mill in LaJose RD for many years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Hastings, Coalport and Hastings Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. Glendale Volunteer Fire Co. and Cambria and Central District firemen’s associations. He is survived by four children, Dorothy Hockenberry of Irvona, Stephen Hillard of Ohio, Elsie Ogden and Ruth Ann Kucharcik, both of Clearfield; six grandchildren, two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, manuel Barto; and his wife, the former Frances "Fran" Smith on Jan. 18, 1996. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, with the Rev. David Ealy officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Baptist Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon until the hour of service Wednesday at the funeral home.

LaJose – Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fairview Baptist Church, LaJose RD, for Amos P. Holes Jr., of Rabbit Hill, LaJose RD, who died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at 4:17 a.m. at Philipsburg Area Hospital. The Rev. Douglas Hummel will officiate. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m today at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona, and Saturday from noon until the hour of services at 2 p.m. at the church. Born June 5, 1982, in Clearfield, he was a son of Amos P. and Barbara (Fritchley) Holes of LaJose. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers John of Bellvue, Wash., and Andrew of LaJose RD, and a sister, Lisa Ann Gallagher and her husband…………..

Westover - Violet Ruth Holes, 86, of Westover, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. born March 24, 1918, in Five Points, she was a daughter of the late Armstrong Kitchen and Gertrude Kellogg. She was a member of the Westover Baptist Church and the Westover Golden Age Society. She is survived by seven sons, Melvin Holes of California, Francis Holes of Maryland, Leonard Holes of Texas, Arnold Holes of Westover, Amos Holes of LaJose, David Holes of Westover and Austin Holes of DuBois; seven daughters, Thelma Lunsford of Milllersburg, Ohio, Caroline Johnson of Akron, N.Y., Shirley Showl of Arkansas, Helen Showl of Arkansas, Joy Turik of Allport, Margaret Trice of California and Abigail Thelbold of Massachusetts. Ms. Holes is also survived by 40 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edger Kitchen of Portage and Walter Kitchen of Tennessee; and three sisters, Norma Phillips of Missouri, Lettie Warchola of Missouri and Cynthia Schafer of Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Holes; two sons, Charles and Eddie and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Ernist, Wayne, Earl, Kalvin and Clayton; and two sisters, Ester and Bertha Hicks. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Westover Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles "Bud" Long officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona. Friends will also be received Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of services at the church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to CSB Bank, P.O. Box 354, Coalport, Pa. 16627 for a fund of Mr. Holes' daughter Helen, who lost her house in a fire Saturday night.

Mr. Holes, 24, of LaJose RD, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 1986, in the DuBois Regional Health Center West, following a brief illness. He was born July 16, 1962, in LaJose, the son of Irvin and Catherine (Willy) Holes. Surviving are his parents and five brothers and sisters: Irvin Jr. of Irvona, Robert of Coalport RD, Kimberly Oaks of Cherry Tree RD, and Terri and Kristine at home. Also surviving are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Holes of Irvona RD and Ida Willy of Coalport. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Lloyd Funearl Home, Irvona.

HOLES – Services for W. Lee Holes of LaJose RD will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona, by the Rev. Wayne Plyler. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Coalport - Bruce C. Houser, 50, of Coalport RD, died in the Kenmore Mercy Hospital at Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday at 8 p.m. He was born at Mount Union Oct. 9, 1918, a son of John C. and Ruth (Decker) Houser. He is survived by the following: his wife, the former Vera Brown; one son, Bruce Jr., at home; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Waite, Hazel Park, Mich.; two grandchildren; his father, John C., Altoona; and three sisters, Mrs. Ben (Anna Belle) Harl of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Howard (Harriet) Swan of Kittanning and Mrs. Edward (Jean) Moore of Clearwater, Fla. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home at Irvona. The Rev. E. H. Mink will officiate. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received in the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. (The Progress February 7, 1969)

Akron, N.Y. - Maryjane (Junod) Hullihen, 74, of Akron, N.Y., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006. Born July 20, 1931, at Curwensville, she was the daughter of John and Mary Elizabeth (Diehl) Junod. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lynn Hullihen; a daughter, Karen Baran and her husband, David; a stepdaughter, Lynda Witherow; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Katelyn Baran, and Larry, Connie and Justin Witherow; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Junod; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, LaJose. Childs Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of the arrangments.

Irvona - Lloyd Irvine, 55, of Irvona RD, a Jordan Township supervisor, died yesterday at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Irvine reportedly suffered a heart attack while deer hunting. He was born in Berwinsdale July 19, 1920, a son of Margaret Irvine. He is survived by his wife, the former Martha Gallaher, a son, John, a daughter, Mildred, and a granddaughter, all of Irvona RD. He was preceded in death by his mother, and one daughter, Mary Jane. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home in Irvona. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. (The Progress December 2, 1975)

Berwinsdale - Margaret I. Irvine, 74, of Berwinsdale, died in Miners Hospital, at Spangler yesterday, March 21, at 5:15 a.m. Born in Clearfield County Feb. 4, 1894, she was the daughter of William and Mary (Phillips) Irvine. She is survived by a son, Lloyd, of Berwinsdale, two grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Joseph (Grace) Kitchen and Mrs. Edward (Rachel) Davies, both of Berwinsdale, and Samuel A. of Ansonville. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Hunter-Lloyd Funeral Home at Irvona with the Rev. Gerald Safstrom officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, LaJose RD. Friends will be received from 7 p.m. today until the hour of service Friday. (The Progress March 22, 1967)

Miss Annie Jane John, a former Clearfield resident, died at New Brighton Saturday night, Jan. 17, at 10:17 o'clock. Miss John was born Dec. 1, 1872, a daughter of Tobias and Jane McGarvey John, both of whom are deceased. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church and of Class No. 17 of the church Sunday School. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member and past Royal Matron of the Order of Amaranth. Before moving to New Brighton, Miss John had made her home for 25 years with the Anthony Gorman family and for 15 years with Mrs. Eva Bouton Mann. Surviving her are two sisters: Mrs. Howard Westover of Huntingdon and Mrs. Samuel Lamey of Pittsburgh; and a brother: Blair John of Buffalo, N.Y. She also leaves Miss Evelyn A. Gorman, Binghamton, N.Y.; Mrs Elizabeth Gorman Miller of Johnstown, and Mrs. Kathleen Gorman Shomaker, Buffalo, N.Y., with whom she lived for 25 years. Funeral services will be from the Leavy Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. H.W. Glassco, D.D., officiating. Burial will be made in the McPherson Cemetery at LaJose R.D. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight, tomorrow afternoon and evening and until time of services Wednesday. Amaranth Memorial services will take place at the funeral home tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock. (The Progress January 19, 1959)

Irvona - Daniel M. Johns, 78, died at his home here Sunday, August 29 at 5 p.m. Born in Armstrong County in 1870, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Adelaide Albright and Dayton both of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Mayme Boone, Blairsville; Mrs. Edna Caskey, Coalport; Mrs. Christine Hommer, New Jersey and Mrs. Myrtle McCullough, Rimersburg. His wife died three months ago. The following two sisters and brother also survive him: Mrs. Howard Westover, Huntingdon; Miss Annie Johns, Clearfield and Blair, Endicott, New York. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. and internment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at his home from 8 o’clock tonight until time of the funeral services. (The Progress, August 30, 1948)

Irvona – Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, 71, who died Sunday, May 23, at the Philipsburg Hospital is survived by her husband, Daniel, and the following children: Dayton and Adelaide Albright Akron, Ohio; Mayme Boone, Blairsville; Edna Caskey, Coalport; Christine Hommer, Clarksboro, N.J. and Myrtle McClellan of Rimerburg. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church of Irvona, regent of the Alexander chapter of the D.A.R. of Madera, a charter member of both the P.O. of A. Irvona and the Charles Killian Post of American Legion Auxiliary of Irvona and also a member of the Rebecca Lodge of Coalport.

Mrs. Sydna F. Johnston, 81, Irvona, died Saturday, March 29, 1997, at her residence. She was born Dec. 9, 1915, in Irvona, the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Ruth (Holes) Stephens. She married Richard Johnston. Mrs. Johnston was a lifelong member of the Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, where she served as pianist. She was a homemaker and a piano teacher for many years. Surviving are her husband, three sons: Stephen of Cleveland, Paul of Irvona and Robert T. of Altoona; two daughters: Marilyn of Irvona and Judith of Maron, Va.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John. Arrangements by Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona.

JOHNSTON – Services for Sydna F. Johnston of Irvona will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Baptist Cemetery, by the Rev. Paul Jacobson of Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Interment will follow. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters.

Niagara Falls, N.Y. - William Clinton Johnston, 27, a native of Curry Run, but in recent years a resident of Niagara Falls, N.Y., died at his home here at 1:50 a.m. yesterday following a heart attack. Born in Curry Run October 13, 1922, a son of Max T. and Dora Strunk Johnston, the deceased is survived by his widow, the former Lucille Miles of Coalport, his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Max and Robert, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mary and Patricia, at home in Curry Run; Mrs. Ruth Odrosky of Clearfield and Mrs. Martha Painter of Smithport. During World War II the deceased enlisted in the U. S. Marines and after training at Paris Island was assigned to the Third Marines Air Wing with which he served nearly 16 months in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was married shortly after his discharge from the service and made his home here. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist Church at Curry Run Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. with Rev. James A. Farrar officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery at LaJose. Friends may call at the home of the deceased's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Johnston in Curry Run this evening and until time of the services Sunday. (The Progress March 5, 1948)