All Obituaries

Flora M. Wheeler, 94, of Coalport, died March 23, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born Jan. 31, 1928 in Coalport, the daughter of Oscar A. and Mable G. (Miles) Gabrielson. She was a member for the Utahville United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Surviving are sons, Mike (Terry) Clarkson, Gary L. (Debra) Clarkson, Neil J. (Jodi) Clarkson and William S. (Joanne) Clarkson; stepson, Don (Kathy) Wheeler; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Wheeler; step-daughter-in-law,...

Doris Mae McClellan, 72, of Irvona died March 22, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.   She was born in Clearfield, a daughter of William M. Collins and Dorothy L. (Dotts) Collins.   She was a homemaker and enjoyed sitting on her porch and waving to her neighbors.   Surviving are her husband, Chester McClellan; daughters, Chirstine (Mark) Niebauer, Lisa (Gary) Capistrant, Laura (Daniel) Mann, and Barb McClellan and companion Andy Patton; brothers, William E. Collins and Terry Collins;...

Paul C. Smith, 77, of Westover died March 22, 2022 in Westover.   He was born Feb. 26, 1945 in Spangler, the son of Francis C. Smith and Emma Jean Hazelton Smith.   He was a member of Westover Baptist Church.   He worked as a coal miner.   Surviving are his wife, Mary Beam Smith; sons, Bill (Tammy) Smith and Tom Smith; daughters, Rhonda Passmore, Donna Hilliard and Mary (Bill) Rainey; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one on the way.   He was...

Herman Cecil Keith, 79, of Irvona passed away March 12, 2022 at his home.   He is survived by his wife Beverly (Holes) Keith; a son, Herman Cecil Jr.; daughter-in-law, Lisa (Griffin) Keith; granddaughter, Kayleigh Lynn (Keith) Digman; grandson-in-law, Joshua Digman; two great-grandsons, Carson James and Lincoln Emmett; granddaughter, Alexis Morgan; grandson, Justin Cecil; and a brother, Daniel D. Keith.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Helen (Parks) Keith;...

Monte W. Stumph, 74, of Clearfield, formerly Westover and Marron, died Jan. 26, 2022 in Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clearfield. He was born Nov. 11, 1947 in Spangler, son of John E. and Lucinda K. (Lewis) Stumph. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He worked for the state Department of Health, Howes Leather, and Barnes and Tucker Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou (Curry) Stumph; brother, Robert (Mary Lou) Stumph; daughters, Shana (Barb) Stumph and Kristen...

Ralph W. Lindsey, 68, of Irvona, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 at his residence.   He was born Dec. 1, 1953 in Naack, N.Y., son of Ralph W. and Olga (Ninosky) Lindsey.   He was a member of McPherron CMA Church.   He worked as a truck driver.   He is survived by a sister, Bona (Gary) Robinson of Baden; and a brother, Joseph (Carol) Lindsey of Cranberry Township; as well as several nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and a...

Alice M. Bungo, 86, of Glen Hope, died Jan. 22, 2022 at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield.   She was born Sept. 5, 1935 in Philipsburg, daughter of Paul Yatchik and Anna Franek.   She was a member of St. Mary's Ukranian Catholic Church in Ramey.   She was a homemaker.   She is survived by a son, Dennis (Alice) Bungo of Coalport; a daughter, Debra (Ron) Baer, of Glen Hope; grandchildren, Tanya, Ron, Dana and Dennis; and four...

John "Junior" Miles Jr., 95, of Irvona went to be with his Savior in Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. He was born on Jan. 27, 1926, the son of John K. and Esther (Nedimyer) Miles. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and after returning home, he went back to work for Swank (TYK) Refractories. He was a member of the Irvona C&MA Church where he served on the board and as an elder for many years. On April 23, 1948 he married Victoria A. Desmett, and they had almost 74 years...

Melanie B. Sass, 78, of Coalport died at Altoona UPMC on Dec. 27, 2021.   She was born March 14, 1943 in Bronx, N.Y., daughter of Paul Bihun and Mary Lucas Bihun.   She was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona.   She worked as a secretary for L C Hegarty and Son, Coalport.   Surviving are daughter, Elizabeth Sass of Coalport; brother- and sister-in-law, Paul and Cindy Bihun of Irvona; brother, Andy Bihun of Altoona; grandchildren, Ethan and Emma;...

John Paul Straw, 47, of Harrisburg, died Dec. 7, 2021 at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.   He was born in Spangler, son of Paul D. Straw and Bridget Thomas Straw.   He worked as a self-employed salesperson.   Surviving are his parents; brother, Joe (Missy) Straw; and sister, Nicole (Daniel) Dickerson.   He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Straw; grandmother, Effi McGlynn; and grandparents, Jack and Pauline Straw.   Friends will...