OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Alvin Koozer
Feb 22, 2025
Alvin E. Koozer, 83, of Clearfield passed away on February 22, 2025 at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
He was born November 18, 1941, the son of the late Ashley and Margaret (Curry) Koozer.
Alvin worked for the former Piper Aircraft until its closing, then finished his working career at Neff Construction.
Mr. Koozer served...
Larry Smith
Feb 21, 2025
Larry F. Smith, 86, of Goshen passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Penn Highlands Clearfield
He was born March 25, 1938, at his family farm in Goshen, the son of the late Clark and Irene (McLaughlin) Smith. He spent his childhood working on the farm.
Larry graduated from Clearfield High School and was very active with the FFA.
He worked as...
Ronald Lizotte
Feb 20, 2025
Ronald P. Lizotte, 84, passed away on February 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born August 29, 1940, the son of Guy H. Preston Lizotte and Gladys Louise Bennett Lizotte.
Ron retired from SCI Rockview after many years of honorable service as a Corrections Officer.
He was a lifetime member of the Clearfield Fire Department where he formerly served as Fire Chief.
One...
Roy Livergood
Feb 20, 2025
Roy O. Livergood, 76, of Clearfield passed away on February 20, 2025, at the Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.
He was born November 29, 1948, the son of Omer and Alverda (Luzier) Livergood.
Roy retired in 2010 after working in maintenance for the Clearfield Area Schools for 36 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Julia...
Joyce Rodkey
Feb 20, 2025
Joyce Eilene Smith Rodkey, 78, of Clearfield, passed away on February 20, 2025 at Penn Highlands Clearfield. She was born on October 8, 1946 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Paul G. and Hesterbell Irvin Smith.
Joyce was graduated from Clearfield Area High School in 1964 and from DuBois Business College in 1965. During her lifetime she was employed by...
Ruthie Riehl
Feb 20, 2025
Ruthie P. Riehl, 67, passed away on February 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 10, 1957, the daughter of Omar and Emma (Petersheim) Fisher.
Ruthie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandma and friend. She loved her Jesus, family and friends with all her heart. Ruthie worked hard at all times and she loved nature and being outside. She was...
Dianne Powell
Feb 18, 2025
Dianne F. Powell, 50, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Penn Highlands Clearfield.
She was born March 31, 1974, the daughter of Tom and Deanna (Miller) Smeal.
Dianne graduated from Clearfield High School in 1992. She then worked at the Walmart Distribution Center for 24 years before working at Walmart in DuBois, and then Walmart in Clearfield most recently.
She...
Robert Brown
Feb 17, 2025
Robert E. Brown, 83, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Christ the King Manor, DuBois.
He was born August 10, 1941, the son of Earl and Helen (Cowden) Brown.
Robert was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #540, Clearfield, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #97, Clearfield, and the Trinity United Methodist Church of Clearfield. He was...
Rita Bass
Feb 14, 2025
Rita D. Bass, 71, of Clearfield passed away on February 14, 2025 at her home.
She was born December 10, 1953, the daughter of Floyd and Mable (Rowles) Miller.
She was a past member of the Clearfield County Planning Commission, Lawrence Township Planning Commission, and the Clearfield Jefferson Association of Realtors. She also worked on the campaigns for several local politicians.
Rita had...
Benjamin Felver
Feb 14, 2025
Benjamin Clark Felver, 40, of Frenchville, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home.
Ben was born in Clearfield on November 15, 1984, the son of Vivian (Thornton) Felver of Frenchville and the late Richard R. Felver.
Ben enjoyed working on small engines and chainsaws.
He is survived by his mother, Vivian; two siblings; Erik Cornella and wife Yvette, and Trish...
Butch Buck
Feb 13, 2025
Butch 'Farmer Butch' Buck, 78, of Woodland, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Penn Highlands DuBois.
He was born on May 21, 1946, in Woodland, a son of the late Harvey and Mary (Maines) Buck.
He attended Clearfield Area High School and went on to join the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War as an Aircraft Electrician, being stationed...
Patricia Bumbarger
Feb 6, 2025
Patricia Jean Bumbarger, 80, passed away on February 6, 2025, at her residence.
She was born December 27, 1944, the daughter of Russell and Leuona Patterson.
She enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren play baseball and softball. She also enjoyed babysitting and spending time with them. She was a very loving mother and grandmother that always put her...
Sandra A. Miller
Feb 3, 2025
Sandra Miller, 82, of Clearfield, passed away on February 3, 2025, at Penn Highlands Clearfield.
She was born October 10, 1942, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Schmerfeld) Ward.
Sandra operated her own ceramic shop during the time she lived Dothan, Alabama. After moving to Clearfield she was a homemaker and worked part-time at the Quilter's Stash. She was a very avid...
Samuel Lombardo
Feb 2, 2025
Samuel James Lombardo, 72, of Clearfield, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Knickerbocker Villa.
He was born April 17, 1952, the son of Charles and Margaret (Lamendola) Lombardo.
He was a former member of the SOI, Clearfield Borough Council, Chairman of Clearfield Co. March of Dimes, and the Pennsylvania Warden's Association. He served on the board of the Clearfield...
Doug Beard
Feb 1, 2025
F. Douglas 'Doug' Beard, 71, of Curwensville, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Colonial Courtyard, Clearfield.
Doug was born January 31, 1954, in Clearfield, the son of John 'Jack' Beard and the late Doreen (Sample) Beard.
Doug was a bookkeeper for the family business, Beard Oil, as well as several other companies in the area. He also would fill in...
Delbert 'Bill' Pennington
Jan 31, 2025
Delbert W. 'Bill' Pennington died on January 31, 2025 at the Advent Health Hospital in The Villages, FL.
Born on May 30, 1946, he was the son of the late Delbert E. and Mary I. Pennington of La Jose. On June 24, 1966 he married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Bailey, of Burnside, PA. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in...
William Leslie Rowles
Jan 31, 2025
William “Bill” Leslie Rowles, 86, of Clearfield, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mountain Laurel HealthCare and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born on April 10, 1938, he was the son of the late Cloyd and Dorothy Rowles.
He graduated from Clearfield High School and was a member of the Clearfield Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. For many years, Bill...
Gladys Novey
Jan 30, 2025
Gladys M. Novey, 95, formerly of Clearfield, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at North Oaks Assisted Living in Pikesville, MD.
Mrs. Novey was born on July 12, 1929, in Harrisburg, the daughter of the late Meyer Marcus and Rebecca Katz Marcus.
Mrs. Novey was a member of the Temple Brit Shalom, State College and former Temple Beth Shalom, Clearfield. She...
Harley Brink
Jan 28, 2025
Harley James Brink, 16, of Clearfield, PA went to be our Lord on Tuesday January 28, 2025 after being unable to escape a house fire. Harley was born January 12, 2009 in Clearfield to the late Ronald Lynn Brink, Jr and Stephanie Nicole (Coudriet) Brink. Harley had one brother, Hunter, 17, who joined him in the kingdom of Heaven.
Harley was...
Hunter Brink
Jan 28, 2025
Hunter Michael Brink, 17, of Clearfield, PA went to be with our Lord on Tuesday January 28, 2025 after being unable to a escape a house fire. Hunter was born on April 27, 2007 in Clearfield, PA to the late Ronald Lynn Brink, Jr and Stephanie Nicole (Coudriet) Brink. Hunter had one brother Harley, 16, who unfortunately joined Hunter in...
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