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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...

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...

Donald Fredrick Geer Sr.

Donald Fredrick Geer Sr.

Apr 29, 2026

Donald Fredrick Geer Sr., 68, of Curwensville passed away on April 29, 2026, at Embassy of Hillsdale Park.He was born August 17, 1957, the son of Raymond Geer and Loretta (McGinnis) Geer.Don was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed to hunt and fish. He is survived by his sons, Donald J. (Erika) Geer Jr., and Shawn Geer; three grandchildren, Andrea (Arlante)...

John T Kovach Jr.

John T Kovach Jr.

Apr 28, 2026

John Thomas Kovach Jr., 67, of Clearfield Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 28th 2026 , at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

He was born on Friday the 13th of May, 1958, to John Thomas Kovach Sr. and Edna Mae (Comitz) Kovach of Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania where he was raised with his younger sister Darlene. In his teen years, John...

James P. Malloy

James P. Malloy

Apr 23, 2026

James P. 'Jim' Malloy, 89, of Clearfield passed away on April 23, 2026, at the Knickerbocker Villa.He was born September 23, 1936, the son of Patrick and Ruth (Duckett) Malloy.Jim graduated from St. Francis School in 1955. He worked a manager of the produce department at Riverside then started his own store, Jim's Sports and Hobby Center on April 1,...

Frances J. Gross

Frances J. Gross

Apr 22, 2026

Frances J. Gross, 95, of Shiloh, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1931, in Shiloh, daughter of the late Albert J. Moore and Velma (Graffius) McLaughlin. She married her best friend, Glenn E. Gross, June 19, 1948, in Bigler, and...

Joseph L. Hess

Joseph L. Hess

Apr 21, 2026

Joseph L. Hess, 64, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.He was born May 27, 1961, the son of Alfred Hess Jr. and Ruth 'Connie' (Witherow) Hess.Joe was the owner of JL Hess & Co. where he worked as a general contractor for over 30 years...

Susan Elaine Krise

Susan Elaine Krise

Apr 18, 2026

Susan Elaine Krise, 73, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Penn Highlands Clearfield.She was born November 5, 1952, the daughter of Alvin and Betty (Foster) Arford.Susan loved to go shopping and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.She is survived by her husband, Gary Krise whom she wed May 31, 1975; two sons, Bryan Krise, and Justin Krise and...

Eleanor Marie Davis

Eleanor Marie Davis

Apr 18, 2026

Eleanor Marie Davis, 69, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Penn Highlands DuBois.She was born February 14, 1957, the daughter of William and Thelma (Ladd) Russell.Ellie retired from the Clearfield Hospital as an LPN. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and making crafts.She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Davis-Dolby and husband Sean Dolby of Syksville, and Becky Davis of Curwensville;...

Celeste L. Jozefik

Celeste L. Jozefik

Apr 17, 2026

Celeste L. Jozefik, 68, passed away on April 17, 2026, at her residence.She was born March 30, 1958, the daughter of Ward McGovern and Donna (Luzier) McGovern.Celeste was a member of the Houtzdale American Legion Freeburg Post 591 Auxiliary. She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a big fan.She is survived by her children, Donna Bender Feight, and Allen...

Timothy G. Hart

Timothy G. Hart

Apr 13, 2026

Timothy G. Hart, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13 at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA with his wife and dear friends at his side.

Born on March 14, 1959, in DuBois, PA, he was the son of George and Esther Ray (Hughes) Hart.

On October 11, 2012, he wed his lifelong friend and love of his life,...

Nancy L. Beauseigneur

Nancy L. Beauseigneur

Apr 11, 2026

Nancy L. Beauseigneur, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2026, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, PA.

She was born June 23, 1939, the daughter of N. Robert and Edith (Kerstetter) Bair, in Lewistown, PA.

Nancy was primarily a homemaker and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Mt. Laurel Nursing Home until...

Carol Sue Henry

Carol Sue Henry

Apr 11, 2026

Carol Sue Henry, 78, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.She was born October 20, 1947, the daughter of Leonard and Bessie (Putillion) Turner.Carol retired as a Pharmacy Tech from Penn Highlands DuBois in 2016.She enjoyed sitting on the porch and reading books. She loved to spend time with her family and arrange family gatherings....

Lucinda Ann Cardinale

Lucinda Ann Cardinale

Apr 9, 2026

Lucinda Ann Cardinale, 70, of Frenchville Pa affectionately known as Cindy, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Lucinda Ann Billotte on May 19, 1955, in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Cindy lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and dedication to her family and community Proud graduate of Clearfield area high class of 73. Cindy continued...

Madelyn Grace Hughes

Madelyn Grace Hughes

Apr 8, 2026

Madelyn Grace Hughes,"Maddie," came into this world eyes wide open after a snowstorm on January 28th, 2026, at 12:27 p.m. at Hershey Medical Center. Her mother, Ashley (Hoover) Hughes, and father, Ben Hughes, having been so eagerly awaiting her arrival, were in awe of her long brown hair and sparkling blue eyes as she came into this world. From the...

Sandra E. Barrett

Sandra E. Barrett

Apr 7, 2026

Sandra E. Barrett, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 7, 2026, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville.She was born November 21, 1944, the daughter of William and Winifred (Rowles) Snyder.Sandy retired from the Clearfield Hospital after 48 years where she worked in various departments. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening,...

David S. Graham

David S. Graham

Apr 5, 2026

David S. Graham, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clearfield.He was born August 13, 1943, the son of Clark and Nellie (Fauver) Graham.David worked as a maintenance mechanic at the Hammermill Paper Company in Lock Haven until its closing in 2001 and then worked part time at Blatek in Boalsburg throughout his...

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