OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Beulah R. McDonald
Dec 6, 2024
Beulah R. McDonald, 84, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.
She was born June 6, 1940, in Curwensville, the daughter of the late J. Dorsey and Rhoda (Peters) Neeper.
Mrs. McDonald worked as a secretary at various places in the area. She was a 1958 graduate of Curwensville High School, and was very involved with...
Richard Gorman
Dec 4, 2024
Richard E. Gorman, 76, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born July 30, 1948, the son of James and Mary Costigan.
Mr. Gorman worked for various places including Harbison Walker, Tafco, Piper Aircraft, Walmart Distribution Center, and most recently as a driver for MRAAA.
He served as a Sergeant with the...
Howard K. Hunt Jr
Dec 2, 2024
Howard K. Hunt Jr, 79, of Clearfield, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the DuBois Nursing Home.
He we was born on January 26, 1945, as son of the late Howard K. Sr. and Mary Hunt.
He was a member of the The Presbyterian Church, Clearfield where he served as a Deacon and on the board...
David Dunlap
Nov 28, 2024
David L Dunlap, 70, of Milesburg, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Born New Years Eve, December 31, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Dorothy (Schucker) Kabel.
He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1971. David owned and operated Dunlap Refrigeration from 1987 - 2020. He was also head of the Physical...
James R. Catherman Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
James Robert Catherman, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at McKinley Rehab in Brookville.
Jim was born on February 1, 1936 in Woodland, the son of Fredrick and Matilda (Lumadue) Catherman.On November 9, 1957
Jim married Carol Nelson, his beloved wife of 63 years.
Jim graduated from Clearfield Area High School. He attended the First...
Jerry Lee Rees
Nov 24, 2024
Jerry L. Rees, aged 80, passed away on November 24, 2024 in Frenchville, PA. He was a member of The Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Karthaus, PA. Jerry was a United States Army Veteran. He worked many jobs before retiring from River Hill Coal Company, well into his seventies. He was a member and once Commander of the...
Robert Thomas Bassaro
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Thomas Bassaro (Bob), 82, of Atco, NJ, formerly of Clearfield, PA, died on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Allegria at the Fountains, Atco, NJ.
Bob was born on May 5, 1942, in Heilwood, PA, the son of the late Vender B. and Susanne (Mekulsia) Bassaro.
Bob worked at different companies throughout the years as an Industrial Engineer, including Target Sportswear for...
Gail Bonsall
Nov 21, 2024
Gail M. Bonsall, daughter of Andrew 'Bud' McCall, Dorothy Vokes McCall and Stepmother Grace Shaffer McCall, passed away on November 21, 2024 at Knickerbocker Villa. On August 5, 1958, she wed James C. Bonsall who preceded her in death on August 27, 1979. She retired from the business office of the Curwensville Area School District and as the Secretary/Treasurer of...
Margie Hummel
Nov 19, 2024
Margie L. Hummel, 84, of Frenchville died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born on December 21, 1939 in Lecontes Mills, a daughter of the late Reynolds and Alta (Jury) Lingle. She was employed at McGregor's Sportswear and a member of the former Gillingham Church. She is survived by her...
Virginia Wilson
Nov 18, 2024
Virginia M. Wilson, 92, formerly of Bells Landing and most recently of Clearfield, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, at home. She was born on March 15, 1932 in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Adrian and Margaret (Johnston) Zorger. She graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1950. Mrs. Wilson was employed for 15 years at the former...
Janie Rothrock
Nov 12, 2024
Janie Mae (Shimmel) Rothrock went to be with the Lord on November 12th, 2024 at her home in Wallaceton while surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13th,1939 in Philipsburg and was the daughter of the late Jesse and Jane (Jones) Shimmel. She graduated from the Philipsburg Osceola High School in 1959. In September of 1959, she married...
Paula Starck
Nov 8, 2024
Paula Marie Starck, 69, of Allport died on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 26, 1955 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Lukach) Kardoley. Paula graduated in 1973 from Philipsburg-Osceola High School. She worked in food service at Penn State University, retiring in 2012. She was a volunteer at...
Ruth Bordas
Nov 7, 2024
Ruth Ann Bordas, 90, of Woodland died on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Bigler, a daughter of the late Thelma (Owens) Butler. Mrs. Bordas had been employed at Shortway Products for 22 years as well as the former Berg Electronics for 12 years. In...
Ruth Ireland
Nov 7, 2024
Ruth Ann Ireland, 84, of Curwensville passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.She was born on May 16, 1940 in Bloom Township, a daughter of the late Clarence 'Bud' and Ida (Thompson) Thomas.Ruth worked as a Therapeutic Activity Aid for 8 years at Fayette Resources where she retired from in 2007. She also worked for...
Gwendolyn Plubell
Nov 3, 2024
Gwen M. Plubell, 72, of Bigler died on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her home. She was born on May 16, 1952 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Thomas Earl and Kathryn (Mullen) Wisor. Gwen graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1970. She had worked various jobs, but her most meaningful job was in private care while working...
Cloyd Winters
Nov 1, 2024
Cloyd John Winters of Clearfield, a man whose wit was as sharp as his work ethic was strong, was called Home Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 83. Known for his straightforward charm and quick, dry humor, John left an impression on everyone he met. Born Sept. 20, 1941, in Clearfield to Allen P. and Hilda (Hudson) Winters,...
Judith Mcbride-Swisher
Oct 31, 2024
Judith L. McBride-Swisher, 91, of Clearfield passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield. She was born on June 11, 1933 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Lawrence Lachat and Juanita (Rupert). Mrs. Swisher was a hospice volunteer for over 30 years, having been one of the founding members of the 'Hospice - Circle of...
J. Carl Ogden
Oct 29, 2024
J. Carl Ogden, 93, of Clearfield died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Penn Highlands Brookville. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Clearfield, a son of the late Newton 'Archer' and Cora (Mark) Ogden. Mr. Ogden graduated as class president from Clearfield High School in 1949. He was an insurance agent with Allstate Insurance for over 50 years....
Debra Kitko
Oct 28, 2024
Debra Marie Kitko, 67,of Clearfield passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. She was born on May 22, 1957 in Lancaster, a daughter of the late William and Rebecca (Smith) Rafferty. Debra graduated from Clearfield High School in 1975. She then worked as a caregiver for CRI for numerous years. She was...
James Morgan
Oct 26, 2024
James J. Morgan, 91, of Grampian passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 12, 1933 in DuBois, a son of the late Norman C. and Ada Marie (Clark) Morgan. Mr. Morgan retired from Preston Trucking after 31 years of service. He also was a heavy equipment operator in the strip mines....
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