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Jeannette Ann McGarry

Jeannette Ann McGarry

Jun 5, 2026

Jeannette Ann McGarry, 53, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2026, at the Select Specialty Hospital Johnstown.She was born February 13, 1973, the daughter of Terry and Carol (Greendoner) McGary. Jeannette loved spending time with her friends and listening to country music. She was well known throughout the community for having a...

Kathleen A. Piper

Kathleen A. Piper

Jun 5, 2026

Kathleen A. 'Kathy' (Hoover) Piper, 79, passed away surrounded by her family on June 5, 2026, at her home.She was born March 14, 1947 in Philipsburg, the daughter of Hugh and Mary Regina (Peavy) Hoover.Kathy worked in healthcare for many years as a personal care aid. She was a faithful member of the St Marys Catholic Church and active parishioner...

Daniel E. Cartwright Sr.

Daniel E. Cartwright Sr.

May 31, 2026

Daniel E. Cartwright Sr., 81, passed away on May 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Mineral Springs.He was born March 11, 1945, the son of William F. Cartwright and Leona (Hewitt) Cartwright.Mr. Cartwright worked for Brown Heating Schultz Oil from 1979 - 1991.He attended the Clearfield Alliance Church and was a former member of...

David William Elensky

David William Elensky

May 30, 2026

David W. Elensky, 77, passed away on May 30, 2026, at UPMC Altoona.He was born April 9, 1949, the son of Henry and Betty Elensky.Dave was a lineman and construction worker in various states. He enjoyed being outdoors, music, and high performance cars.He is survived by a sister, Mona (John) Tomera of Mass.; a brother, Roger (Sue) Elensky of Curwensville;...

Thomas Woodson Smeal Jr.

Thomas Woodson Smeal Jr.

May 28, 2026

Thomas W. Smeal, age 62, passed away on May 28, 2026.

He was born in Clearfield to Thomas Sr. and Linda Smeal on June 20, 1963. He leaves his mother, 1 brother, 2 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr. in August 2020.

There will be no public services.

Diana Lynne Krebs

Diana Lynne Krebs

May 27, 2026

Diana Lynne Krebs, 65, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the Hershey Medical Center.She was born July 31, 1960, the daughter of Albert 'Jack' Shimmel and Nancy (Godissart) Shimmel.Diane retired from the Tyrone Post Office in 2023 after 27 years of service with the USPS. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, knitting, and tending to her garden. Diane had a great...

Brian Matthew Hand

Brian Matthew Hand

May 27, 2026

Brian Matthew Hand, 50, passed away on May 27, 2026, at Penn Highlands Clearfield.He was born August 1, 1975, the son of Edward V. Hand and Margaret A. (Bortot) Hand.Brian loved to watch movies especially the Star Wars series. He was a great brother and will be missed dearly by his family.He is survived by his mother, Margaret Hand of...

Sylvia A. Marshall

Sylvia A. Marshall

May 26, 2026

Sylvia Ann (Kuna) (Mallon) Marshall passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 26, 2026. Born to Joseph "Bud" and Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Kuna on November 11, 1948 in Clearfield, PA, who both preceded her in death, Sylvia married her first true love, Charles A. "Chick" Mallon on April 11, 1970. Charles preceded her in death on February...

Leroy J. Malinich

Leroy J. Malinich

May 26, 2026

Leroy J. Malinich, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.He was born August 29, 1939, the son of John and Faye (Reams) Malinich.Leroy had attended the Centre Grove United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Hyde Volunteer Fire Co.He served in the US Army as a helicopter crew chief. After...

Cecelia A. Isidro

Cecelia A. Isidro

May 25, 2026

Cecelia Ann Isidro, 85, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville, PA. She was born June 11, 1940, the daughter of Huey Hoover and Ruth (Bailor) Hoover.'CC' as she was known by her Ridgeview family was very fiesty and left a deep impact on those who knew and loved her. She loved to make...

Mary Ellen Liddle

Mary Ellen Liddle

May 25, 2026

Mary Ellen Taylor Liddle, 94 years of Clearfield died on May 25, 2026 surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law.Born January 17, 1932 at the T. Lee Taylor homestead in Goshen, she was the daughter of T. Lee Taylor and Jessie R. (Shomo) Taylor. Mary was the first of the Taylor children born on the farm.She began sewing at the age...

Glenn N. Johnston

Glenn N. Johnston

May 24, 2026

On May 24th 2026 Glenn Johnston passed away in his Clearfield home. Glenn was a successful businessman having founded a construction company in 1979. Glenn was an active proponent for the betterment of the sewer and water industry, and served over 10 years in the industry's trade association including 2 years as President of the state organization and 4 years...

Dennis Gene Baronak

Dennis Gene Baronak

May 23, 2026

Dennis Gene Baronak, 84, passed away on May 23, 2026, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clearfield.He was born February 3, 1942, the son of John and Virginia (Delucia) Baronak.Dennis enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, and riding his bicycle. He enjoyed watching football and was a New England Patriots fan.He worked at Piper Aircraft until its closing and then later retired...

Richard Paul Fontenoy Jr.

Richard Paul Fontenoy Jr.

May 21, 2026

Richard Paul Fontenoy Jr., 86, passed away on May 21, 2026, at the Penn Highlands Clearfield.He was born January 17, 1940, the son of Richard Paul Fontenoy Sr. and Mary (Schnarrs) Michaels.Richard loved hunting, fishing, and camping and will be forever loved and missed. He was always known for his joking nature and practical jokes.He served with the US Army...

Michael W. Spencer

Michael W. Spencer

May 18, 2026

Dr. Michael W. Spencer, 74, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the Penn Highlands Clearfield.He was born December 10, 1951 in Kittaning, the son of Daniel C. Spencer Sr. and Betty J. (Thomas) Spencer.Michael was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield where he served as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister; The National and PA Principal's Associations;...

Michele Lea Cerny

Michele Lea Cerny

May 16, 2026

Michele Lea (Burge) Cerny, 56, died on May 16, 2026 at her home.She was born June 23, 1969 in Philipsburg, the daughter of Gene Linda (Croyle) Burge.Michele was an outstanding athlete and played softball and volleyball for Philipsburg High School where she still holds records. She also won a BMX world championship in 1979.She was married to Filip Cerny, a...

Roger Carl Swatsworth

Roger Carl Swatsworth

May 14, 2026

Roger Carl Swatsworth, 76, passed away on May 14, 2026, at his home.

Sally R. Povlich

Sally R. Povlich

May 14, 2026

Sally R. Povlich, 85, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg, PA.She was born November 4, 1940, the daughter of Hamilton and Grace (Bennett) McAnulty.Mrs. Povlich had been employed as a nurse at the former Clearfield Hospital. She also worked with the P.A. Elks Home Service Program and for various other nursing homes....

Joan Gray

Joan Gray

May 3, 2026

Joan Marie Ogden Rockwell Kendall Gray passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters.

She was born on November 6, 1928 in Clearfield.She is survived by daughters, Jeannine Rockwell Mayo, Lynn Rockwell, and Betty Wolak; a son, William Kendall; and sisters, Joyce Diehl, and Jane Hipps.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Kirk Alan McCorkle

Kirk Alan McCorkle

May 2, 2026

Kirk A. McCorkle, age 69, passed away surrounded by family on May 2, 2026 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh after a brief illness.The son of the late Richard and Rosemary (Cole) McCorkle, he was born July 23, 1956 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.A 1974 graduate of Clearfield Area High School, Kirk served his country in the United States Navy for four years, serving...

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