All Obituaries

ANSONVILLE - Blair Edwin Williams of Ansonville passed away while at home with his wife on May 16. He was born in Irvona on April 27, 1943, to John W. Williams and Lena L. (Spade) Williams. Blair had no brothers or sisters and resided in Ansonville for most of his life. Blair was a proud graduate of BCI high school (1961), Lock Haven University (BS Elementary Education, 1965) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Master's in Education, School Counselor, 1971). He started teaching for...

FLINTON - Francis H. "Frank G" Gaul, II, 35, of Flinton, died May 5, 2020 at his residence.   He was born in Norfolk, Va., a son of Randolph Gaul Sr. and Bobi Lynne Snyder.   He worked as an inspector for Osmose Utilities Services.   Surviving are his mother, Bobi Lynne Snyder; father, Randolph Gaul, Sr.; sons, Talon Gaul, and Hudson Gaul; brother, Randolph Gaul, Jr., and his best friend, Matt Mock.   He was preceded in death by sister, Aubrey Gaul; and...

FLINTON - Kenneth L. Baum, 48, of Flinton, died at his residence on April 30, 2020.   He was born May 14, 1971 in Philipsburg, a son of Clair R. and Dorothy Baum .   He was a member of Madera Moose, Croation Club, Smoke Run and Smithmill VFW social.   He worked as a foreman for Albemarle Chemical Plant, Tyrone.   Surviving are his wife, Liza (Kutzer) Baum of Flinton; mother, Dorothy Baum of Flinton; brother, William Baum of Flinton; sisters, Kathryn Keith of...

Todd S. Smith, 49, of Clearfield, died April 26, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.   He was born Sept. 29, 1970 in Philipsburg, the son of Donald E. Smith Jr. and Sara J. Fleck.   He worked as a Laborer for Novey's Recycling.   Surviving are his partner, Shirley Gunter; daughters, Courtney Callahan of Ohio; Brittany Smith, Keisha Smith, Destiny Smith, Justine Smith, and Carlie Smith all of PA; sister, Connie (John) Demko of Houtzdale; sister, Crystol (Scott) Diehl...

BLANDBURG - Edward E. Shaw, 65, of Blandburg, died April 23, 2020 at the home of his daughter Connie in Blandburg.   He was born June 27, 1954,  in Philipsburg, son of Fred Shaw and Gertrude Emigh Shaw.   He was a member of Roseland Fellowship Church.   He worked as a truck driver for Rev Hoopes Trucking.   Surviving are his wife, Lydia Kephart-Shaw of Blandburg; mother, Gertrude Emigh Shaw of Irvona; son, Edward (Michelle Reems) Shaw of Philipsburg; daughter...

Laurie J. Welker, 58, Lanse, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, after an auto accident. She was born in Philipsburg, daughter of the late Russell and Mildred (Snyder) Strong. Surviving are  two daughters: Amy Kephart and Ashley Fraser; a son, Charles Welker; a four brothers: Richard, Rusty, Charles and Kerry Strong; a sister, Terry Strong; nine grandchildren; and her companion, Jeff Moore. She was preceded in death a brother, Jeff Strong; and a sister, Sherri Kay Strong. A graveside service...

Twila L. Smyers, 100, Irvona, went home to the Lord on April 10 , 2020, at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born January 17 ,1920 in Coalport, the daughter of John K. and Esther (Nedimyer) Miles.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond Smyers; brothers, George, Melvin and Floyd Miles; sisters, Florence Pitcock and Betty Morris;  sisters-in-law, Doris and Ruth Miles; brothers-in-law Irvin Pitcock and Joe Morris. Survived by son, Raymond (Shirley...

MAHAFFEY - Barbrara E. Dimmick, 78, of Mahaffey, died Friday, March 27, 2020 in Ashbury Methodist Village, Gaitherburg, Md. She was born in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Harry Clair Beatty and Lenora McClora Summerville. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Don E. Dimmick; son and daughter-in-law, Darrin (Jeanne) Dimmick; sisters, Wilma Mancini, Beverly Patrica Filitske, Dianne Boddorf; three grandchildren, Dalton, Jordis and Brynne Dimmick; and many nieces and...

IRVONA - Maxine M. Helsel, 77, of Irvona, died March 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born in May 08, 1942 at Van Ormer, a daughter of Elmer and Vidola (Beers) Keith. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her sons, James (Sue) Helsel of Womelsdorf, and David (Lisa) Helsel of Irvona; brothers, Jack (Madelyn) Keith of Irvona, and Bob (Marge) Keith of Johnstown; sisters, Ann McMasters of Coalport, and Ilene Dott of Pottsville; grandchildren, Amanda and David Helsel; and two great...

LAJOSE - Charles Rager, 82, of LaJose, died Jan. 23, 2020 at Miners Medical Center in Hastings.   He was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Mahaffey, a son of Paul Rager and Mazie (McCarty) Rager.   He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in LaJose.   He was employed as a maintenance mechanic for BP Oil.   He is survived by his wife, Janet Woods; a son, Dennis (Joyce) Rager; two daughters, TerrI (Arthur) Campbell, and Wendy (Roy) Brown; a brother, Laird Rager; a sister,...