OBITUARIES

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Stephen Mark Brion

Stephen Mark Brion

Dec 9, 2025

Stephen Mark Brion, 63, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

He was born August 20, 1962, the son of William T. Brion and Mary Joyce (Purvis) Brion.

Steve was a proud member of the NRA. He loved to hunt and fish.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa (Baldwin) Brion whom he wed June 29, 2013; two brothers, William...

Kenneth J. Clapsadle

Kenneth J. Clapsadle

Dec 5, 2025

Kenneth Joseph Clapsadle, 88, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at Knickerbocker Villa surrounded by his family.

Born September 22, 1937, he was the son of John M. and Cecelia (Rafferty) Clapsadle.

Kenneth lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and enduring strength. He proudly served in the United States Army and United States Air Force for 21 years,...

Randall L. 'Randy' Guthrie

Randall L. 'Randy' Guthrie

Dec 5, 2025

Randall L. 'Randy' Guthrie, 77, of Mineral Springs, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois following a short illness.Randy was born February 23, 1948, in Philipsburg, the son of the late Boyd and Lois (Casher) Guthrie.He was a graduate of Clearfield High School, class of 1966. He was a life member of the Clearfield Elks Lodge #540....

Mark A. Plubell

Mark A. Plubell

Dec 3, 2025

Mark A. Plubell, 61, of Clearfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.Mark was born January 26, 1964, in Philipsburg, the son of the late LeRoy and Leola (Smith) Plubell.He graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1982 where he excelled as a wrestler. He was then employed for 42 years by the local...

Frederick Irwin

Frederick Irwin

Dec 1, 2025

Frederick Lynn Irwin, born on August 21, 1959, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home on December 1, 2025, at the age of 66.He was the son of Frederick C. Irwin and Shirley E. Irwin. He was a lifelong resident of Curwensville, where he enjoyed a fulfilling life dedicated to family.Fred graduated from Curwensville High School class of...

Robert H. Gilliland

Robert H. Gilliland

Nov 28, 2025

Florence, Arizona – Robert H. “Bob” Gilliland, 82, of Florence, AZ passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1943 to William S. and Elizabeth (Burns) Gilliland, he was proud of his Pennsylvania roots (Go Penn State!).

Bob graduated from Clearfield High School in 1962 and shortly thereafter began his lifelong commitment to his country...

Patricia A. Swanson

Patricia A. Swanson

Nov 28, 2025

Patricia A. "Pat" Swanson, 85, passed away on November 28, 2025, at CareOne of New Bedford in Massachusetts.

She was born on September 16, 1940, the daughter of John Martel and Levina (Billotte) Martel.

Pat was a mom and caretaker to many including her parents, her husband and any family member or friend that needed her. She was employed as a Teacher's...

Sandra L. Malloy

Sandra L. Malloy

Nov 26, 2025

Sandra Lee Malloy, 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home.She was born September 30, 1957, the daughter of Louis Uncles and Ruth (Wise) Uncles.Sandy enjoyed bowling, watching the races, making new friends, and above all spending time with her grandchildren.She worked as a seamstress for the former Target Sportswear until 1992.She is survived by her husband...

Robert M. Kurtz Jr.

Robert M. Kurtz Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Robert Meyers 'Rob' or 'Bob' Kurtz Jr, of State College and formerly of Clearfield, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Foxdale Village, State College. He died of age-inflicted ailments.

He was a lifelong resident of Clearfield and the fifth generation of his family to live in Clearfield until he and his wife Marilyn moved to State College.

Rob was born...

Kathaleen Mae 'Kathy' Rowles

Kathaleen Mae 'Kathy' Rowles

Nov 25, 2025

Kathaleen Mae 'Kathy' Rowles, 76, of Clearfield, passed away surrounded by family on November 25, 2025. She was the daughter of Leroy and Bethel (Wisor) Rowles. Kathy devoted her career to caring for others. She worked as a nurse in labor and delivery at Clearfield Hospital and also worked at Centre Crest Nursing home in Bellefonte, PA for many years...

Kathy L. Heck

Kathy L. Heck

Nov 20, 2025

Kathy Heck, 71, formerly of Greensboro, NC, passed away suddenly at her residence in Clearfield, PA.

She was the FAVORITE daughter of the late George & Julia Heck, formerly of Greensboro.

Born in Lancaster, PA her family moved to NC when she was 10. Kathy was a 1972 graduate of Ben L. Smith High School & a graduate of the...

Darylyn K. Wallace

Darylyn K. Wallace

Nov 18, 2025

Darylyn Kay Wallace, 59, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2025, after carrying the weight of cancer with a quiet strength that showed others how to walk their own hard roads.

Born on December 1, 1965, "Dees" was the kind of person who made life feel lighter. Whether she was turning a hard moment into something brighter, giving...

Robert W. Musser

Robert W. Musser

Nov 18, 2025

Robert Wendell 'Bob' Musser, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

He was born November 12, 1948, the son of Wendell Musser and Irene Walker.

Bob started as a Sales Representative for Quaker State Refining Corp from 1970-1992, and then as an Account Executive for Erie Petroleum Corp from 1992-1996. He then worked for Guttman...

George R. Rothrock Jr.

George R. Rothrock Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

George Rollin Rothrock, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14th, 2025. George-known by many as "Joe Boy"-was born on December 10th, 1940, and was the son of George "Joe" and Betty Rothrock. In 1959, he married Janie Shimmel of Gearhartville. George and Janie were married for more than 65 years and resided in Wallaceton, where their home...

Donald L. Hull

Donald L. Hull

Nov 11, 2025

Donald L. Hull, 82, passed away on November 11, 2025, at UPMC Passavant, Cranberry Township, PA.

He was born April 29, 1943, the son of the late John Hull and Roselyn Lynch.

Donald worked as a custodian for the Clearfield Area School District and worked for PennDot for 11 years.

He was a member of the Dale United Methodist Church,...

Virginia L. Irwin

Virginia L. Irwin

Nov 9, 2025

Virginia L. Irwin, formerly of Woodland and Clearfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Oak Hill Village in Middletown, PA, surrounded by her family.Born February 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lois (Lingle) Sayers.

Mrs. Irwin had been employed by Riverside Market, Shoe Fly, and also worked in the cafeteria at the Clearfield Alliance Christian...

David W. Kennedy II

David W. Kennedy II

Nov 6, 2025

David W. Kennedy II, 57, of Frenchville, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Penn Highlands Clearfield.

David was born August 13, 1968, in Lewiston, NY, the son of David W. Kennedy and Katherine (Conrad) Wallace. On September 18, 1996, David married the love of his life, Charlotte (Josephson) Kennedy.

He was employed by Joe Price Acoustics in North Carolina, installing...

Karen Vicklund

Karen Vicklund

Nov 5, 2025

Karen Ann Vicklund, 55, passed away on November 5, 2025, at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born December 15, 1969, the daughter of Joseph Matthews Jr. and Barbara (Worden) Matthews.

Karen always took care of her family and would take in anyone under her roof who needed help. She always put others before herself.

Karen was not only a mother to her children,...

Dorothy Dale

Dorothy Dale

Nov 2, 2025

Dorothy D. Dale, of Hyde, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 2, 2025 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born May 11, 1965 in Batavia, NY, she was the daughter of Robert and Linda (Smith) Dale. She was a 1985 graduate of Clearfield Area High School. She then attended Gallaudet Univeristy...

Eleanor Clark

Eleanor Clark

Nov 1, 2025

Eleanor Rae Clark, 66, of Clearfield, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home.

She was born January 27, 1959, the daughter of William and Mary Lou (Green) Porter.

Eleanor worked various jobs before spending most of her life as a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, George R. Clark, whom she wed October 22, 1983; her son, Steven Clark;...

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