All Obituaries

Roger L. Dickinson, 70, of Chesterfield (Coalport), passed away at his residence on April 26, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Clearfield on Oct. 25, 1952, the son of James and Betty Lansberry Dickinson. Roger worked for various logging and auto repair companies in the area. He married Sharon Smeal on Dec. 17, 1979. He is survived by his wife; sons, Matthew (Crystal) Dickinson, William (Carla) Dickinson; daughter, Angie (James) Statler; brothers, Gary, Gene; sister, Connie...

Crystal H. Clutter, 45, of Punxsutawney died at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on April 25, 2023, after a short illness. She was born Feb. 28, 1978, the daughter of the late Roger Clutter and Bernadine Weakland. She was a CNA for Willmington Heights. She married Terry Patterson who survives; along with a son, Hayden Clutter of Punxsutawney. Also surviving are brothers, Joe and Walter Weakland of Westover; sisters, Brenda (Joe) McGarvey, of Westover, Vickie (Steve) Middlekuff of Shippensburg,...

PATTON - Edith Ricketts, 82, died March 5, 2023 at Arotin's Hummingbird Estate, Patton. She was born Sept. 7, 1940 in Kerrmoor, daughter of Harrison and Eunice (Witherite) Davis. She attended the Westover Baptist Church. She worked as a caregiver for CRI. Edie was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with the family. Her contagious laugh and kindness will be remembered by her family and friends. Edie had a strong faith in God and loved the Lord and...

BELLEFONTE - Iona M. "Rose" Beck, 80, of Bellefonte, formerly of Irvona, died March 1, 2023 at Geisinger Hospital, Danville.   She was born July 4, 1942 in Spangler, daughter of Jess & Miriam (Blake) Gregory.   She was a member of Irvona Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.   She worked as a lab tech for Rutgers University and a driver for HV Camberg Bus Service.   Surviving are a son, Kenneth Beck of Houtzdale; stepsons, Robert Beck of Banger,...

HOUTZDALE - Milford G. "Milo" Queen, 66, of Houtzdale, passed away at his home Feb. 14, 2023. He was born Jan. 3, 1957 in Philipsburg, the son of Harry Queen and Elizabeth (Hockenberry) Queen Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth; daughter, Desiree Queen and companion Chris Rowles; brothers, Larry Queen and David (Mary) Queen; and his daughter's mother, Sarah Walters. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Queen; and sisters, Carol Gallaher and Linda Baum. Friends will...

Kathleen E. Coxey, 76, of Irvona, died in her home Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2023. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Tommie David and Frances Carey. She was a homemaker and member of Irvona United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Jay Nedimyer; daughters: Elizabeth (Steve) Erb, April Miller and Julia Hewitt; and brothers: Lance David, Tommie David, Mike David and Scott David; a sister, Deloris Lehman; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - On Friday, Feb. 4, 2023, Don E. Dimmick passed away in Gaithersburg, Md. He was 85 years old. He was born to John and Margaret (Patterson) Dimmick in Ferguson Township, Clearfield County. Don lived in several towns throughout Pennsylvania and was employed as a heavy equipment operator for large coal mining operations, including Benjamin Coal and Hepburnia Coal. At 24, Don married the love of his life, Barbara Beatty, and they were happily married for over 60 years with...

Wilda Jean Gallaher, 88, of Irvona, died Dec. 23, 2022, in Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehab, Curwensville.   She was born Aug. 12, 1934 in Gazzeam, the daughter of William  and Edna (Fink) Michaels.    She was a homemaker.   Surviving are son, Donald (Karen) Gallaher of Berwinsdale; daughters, Charlotte Charles of Clearfield, and Jerry (David) Francisco of Madera; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.   She was...

Joseph Abbott Kitchen, 88, of Irvona died Dec. 20, 2022.   He was born Aug. 13, 1934 in Berwinsdale, the son of Joseph Ramsey Kitchen and Mary Grace (Irvine) Kitchen.   He was a member of Coalport Masonic Lodge 574, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Altoona Jaffa Shrine and Jaffa Road Runners.   He worked as a retailer and foreman for several coal companies.   Surviving are his wife, Blanche (Gates) Kitchen; sons, Joseph James (Lisa) Kitchen of Coalport, Robert...

Patricia J Williams, 80, of Coalport, died at her residence on Nov. 18, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Philadelphia on Dec. 18, 1941, the daughter of Bruce Nevling and Mary Sample Nevling. She was a member of the Utahville United Methodist Church. She was a cook in a state hospital. Surviving are her husband, Walter Williams; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah (Henry) Kritzberger, Pamela (Richard) Esher, Patricia (Glen) Stahl, Heather (Dennis) Katnorowski; brother,...